The Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

"No. The Master said: Lord, minister, father, father, son. A king should behave as a king, and his ministers should be loyal to their duties. A father should be like a father, and a son should do what a son should do. . This is the great gift of the world and the source of order for the human race. Mencius said: Lao. The heart governs people, and the labor of labor governs people. And there is a distinction between high and low labor. Fang Yun should have a higher heart, but he does not know the great classics and the way of enlightenment, and only takes advantage of poetry to compete with the demons and barbarians for a while. The right and wrong is not the heart of a gentleman, but the heart of a villain!" Chen Zhiyuan said.

"That's nonsense! When Fang Yun couldn't even afford scriptures, why did he bother to go up? You are also a famous person in Jiangzhou, how can you be so ignorant!"

Chen Zhiyuan said: "In the past, he worked hard for his livelihood, but now he should choose the path of enlightenment and spread his kindness widely."

One person said: "Brother Chen is wrong. To educate all people, you must first be knowledgeable, then experience the warmth and ups and downs of human relationships, and finally educate people. Fang Yun has never said that he should give up the way of education. In my opinion, he is Hone yourself and then practice the way of enlightenment. Confucius traveled around the world and later became a saint. Mencius also led his disciples to travel around the world and achieved great success."

Another person laughed and said: "Brother Chen, if you don't let Fang Yun write poetry, how can you let him teach others poetry? Every one of his poems handed down from generation to generation can be learned by literati all over the world. This is the simplest way of education. The meaning of his scriptures Spread it widely and bless all students, this is also the way to educate.”

"I heard that after dozens of students from a college in Yuhai City saw 'the streets were full of melons and fruits, and the doors were full of generous gifts', they were moved in their hearts, worked hard, and made rapid progress. This is a trick that goes without saying anything. Fang Yun and Yuhai City People are like peach blossoms and plum blossoms. Even if they don’t deliberately attract people, there will still be people who appreciate the flowers and fruits and walk a path under the trees. Those who are full of benevolence and righteousness are not in the right state. "

Chen Zhiyuan said, "If Fang Yun gives up poetry and pursues the path of classics and righteousness, he will become a great Confucian within thirty years!"

"Fang is running his own holy path. How do you know he won't become a great Confucian within thirty years?"

“You’ve never eaten pork, and haven’t you seen a pig running?”

"That's it, you can only see the path of the pig, but Fang Yun is walking the path of the dragon!"

"Well said!" Some scholars from Dayuan Mansion came nearby and praised him together.

"Hmph! I know that I am stupid, so I practice the way of governing the country and specialize in policy so that all the people of my race can live and work in peace and contentment. If your fortune is above me, I should concentrate on teaching the holy way and benefiting the people. If not, then even I will No! You guys are just like Fang Lun’s guard dogs!”

Some people were furious, others laughed.

"The more you talk, the more you sound like the handful of intellectually broken people in the Juwen Pavilion in Bakong City. I remember a great scholar laughed at the rats in the Juwen Pavilion. They have no ability themselves, but they look down on other people's abilities. You can If you blame Fang Yun, we can blame you. It makes sense. It would be better for you to say that Fang Yun is not as good as you. When we accuse you, you open your mouth and curse others. Even if you become a scholar, you will not have the courage to do so. ”

"You said Fang Yun is not as good as you, then compare yourself with him. Of course, you can't compare yourself with 'looking down on others'. You are far better than Fang Yun in this aspect."

All the scholars burst into laughter.

"I...I said mine, what does it have to do with you?" Chen Zhiyuan's face flushed with embarrassment.

"If you write a paper, we will write a paper with you. But if you don't write a paper and demean others, we will naturally talk about you."

A person with a Dayuan Mansion accent said: "What does it have to do with you that Fang Yun took his own holy path? By the way, have you learned Fang Yun's ancient war poems?"

Everyone around looked at Chen Zhiyuan, who blushed like fire.

The man from Dayuan Mansion continued: "Everyone in the world can say that Fang Yun is wrong. If you say you don't like his poetry, that's fine. Even if you say he can't become a great Confucian, I won't care about you. But you don't even understand the sage. Tao, you can't become a great Confucian, but you just say that Fang Yun can't become a great Confucian if you don't follow the holy path you chose. You act like everyone in the world is inferior to you. You are so arrogant! You are so ignorant and disrespectful. If you go further, you will be like Juwen Pavilion. Those people are exactly the same!”

"Old Chang, let's go and meet Fang Yun. What do these talented people who have no experience of the world know? When the demon turtle's bloody mouth comes, such people will urinate faster than anyone else!"

"Yes, that's what Yun Cong said. Everyone, take your leave."

More than a dozen scholars in blue smiled together, held their hands in front of everyone, and followed Chang Wanxu towards where Fang Yun was.

"I remember, that 'Old Chang' is Chang Wanxu, a scholar who studied at the Prefecture Academy of Arts and was the second scholar in Dayuan Prefecture three years ago."

"Marquis Fang Wen also studied in the Prefectural Literary College. The Wenbao once said that he and his classmates from the Prefectural Literary College worked together to kill the demon turtle. It seems that it was them."

"We were really stupid just now. Why are we talking so much nonsense? The Holy Court encourages killing demons and savages. Fang Yun is meritorious if he does it. Chen Zhiyuan said that Fang Yun's holy path is wrong. Go to the Holy Court! Let's go, let's go, Go and meet Fang Yun and don’t care about this kind of people.”

People around leave.

In the crowded Wenyuan Street, in addition to Fang Yun, there was also an open space around Chen Zhiyuan.

Chen Zhiyuan looked in the direction of Fang Yun, gritted his teeth, moved his cheeks slightly, and finally narrowed his eyes slightly, as if there was a monster roaring in his heart.

"The words of Confucius and Meng Sheng are definitely not wrong! If Fang Yun does not specialize in education, it is wrong! I respect the teachings of the saints, and there is nothing wrong! My poems and scriptures are not as good as his, but I follow the way of a minister, study policies carefully, and know everything about the world. I will definitely surpass him in strategy and prove my holy path! I will try my best to win the first place in strategy this year! How can I, Chen Zhiyuan, be comparable to those in Juwen Pavilion?"

The students from the Prefecture Literary School came to the vicinity of Fang Yun smoothly, and then went to the Literary School with Fang Yun.

"Classmates, long time no see." Fang Yun said with a smile.

"Haha, seeing you surrounded by people today reminds me of the way you looked after shooting the demon turtle that day. Where is your slave?"

"It stays with Yuhuan at home and is unwilling to walk around with me. It is getting lazier and lazier. Come, let me introduce to you. These are my friends in the Holy Ruins. Like you, they have all experienced life and death together."

Fang Yun began to introduce the two sides one by one. The students in the Prefectural Liberal Arts College were extremely excited. Yan Yukong and others were all famous figures. They would surely stir up a storm in the future. It was a great luck to meet each other.

Everyone was walking and chatting, getting closer and closer to the entrance of the State Literature Academy.

This time, there were not as many people as the scholar exams. There were tens of thousands of children in each prefecture, but only four to five thousand scholars in nine prefectures.

Today is the day when "Wenbao" and "Holy Way" are put on sale. Many people read them on the spot after buying them, while waiting nearby to watch the excitement.

Not long after, the entrance began. Fang Yun lined up with the scholars he knew, while the Jinshi who were protecting him were blocked by soldiers. This was the entrance to the Holy Temple. The Holy Temple was extremely powerful, and no one was worried about assassination by demons and barbarians.

Before entering the venue, everyone was chatting and laughing. As soon as they entered the venue, everyone's voices dropped.

"I heard that this year's exam will be different from previous ones."

"How do you know?"

"It's all being spread now. I won't say that the time was changed during the scholar's exam. Even the holy ruins were made known to the world. It was our turn to know this kind of thing so clearly before. If you don't believe me, ask Fang Yun." Chang Wanxu said.

Some scholars from Yuhai Mansion and Dayuan Mansion looked over together.

Fang Yun smiled slightly and said: "There is such a saying, but I don't know the details. However, if I have to say there is any change in this year's examination, it is that those who are proficient in classics and poetry will not take the examination. It's me. Wait for the opportunity.”

"But there are more and more scholars who are proficient in policy and theory. Many scholars aspire to be in power and serve as ministers rather than pursuing the holy path, so they work hard on policy and theory. This time they are the ones who benefit."

"Fang Yun, you can't lose. Your poems and scriptures are not a problem, but if your strategy is compared, the people of the Qing Kingdom and the Wu Kingdom will definitely ridicule you again."

Fang Yun said with a smile: "I have already encountered such a frustrating thing as the exam, don't say anything more frustrating."

Everyone chuckled.

"No matter what, when the soldiers come, the water will be blocked and the soil will be covered. The three subjects of poetry, classics and policy theory are the ones that go back and forth. At most, you will fail the exam and have to take the exam again next year!"

“Will the number of places next year be doubled like this year?”

"Of course, the world has changed greatly, and the human race has become more and more talented, and there will be more and more candidates and Jinshi in the future. Fang Yun and Yan Yukong came into being at the right time. People like Jianmei Gong are like a fish in water when they encounter such good times. One day Can transform into a dragon."

"I understand. The reason why some people do not participate in this year's imperial examination is probably to prepare for the next few years."

Fang Yun said: "Is this true? I have heard of it, but I didn't take it to heart."

"Of course, it is said that it came from the Holy Academy. Since the Wenquxing movement, the talent of the human race has increased significantly. It is said that it will be easier to pass the imperial examinations and Jinshi in the future. Moreover, more and more people will study in the mountains and the sea. No matter who They are all good people who have caused a stir in Wenquxing.”

"Originally, it was said that Wenquxing's failure to shine on Shengyuan Continent was also a bad thing, but now there are rumors that it is a good thing."

The burden on Fang Yun's heart was lighter. He originally thought that his Wenqu Star Movement causing the Holy Ruins to advance was a bad thing and might be detrimental to the human race. Now it seems that the entire human race has benefited from his Wenqu Star Movement, which should be a good thing.

"It's our turn soon."

Fang Yun looked forward and saw that he was already very close to the door. He weighed the book box and basket and walked forward slowly.

Not long after, Fang Yun passed the inspection and did not go directly to the temple, but waited for others at the door.

When those people came in, everyone moved forward together.

Fang Yun asked: "Is the examiner this time really the beggar Emperor Zhao Jingkong?"

"That's him. It is said that Mr. Li made the decision before going to the Holy Court. He can't trust others."

Fang Yun nodded and couldn't help but look in the direction of the temple, wanting to see this legendary figure.

Chang Wanxu on the side lowered his voice and laughed: "Anyway, I don't believe those rumors. They actually said that he escaped from the palace when he was seven years old and became a beggar. After a day of searching, the city guards couldn't find him, so they had to ask the scholar to take advantage of him. After reading the Book of Changes, he was found, and it is said that he was beaten to pieces by the old king. "

Fang Yun said with a smile: "Don't believe it, it's true. We talked about it yesterday. He went to be a beggar almost every year. At first, the royal family obstructed him in every possible way, but then they just let him go. Anyway, according to him, it was a realization. Life finally made him realize that he is a bachelor. It is said that the higher his academic degree, the less he cares about his appearance. After becoming a bachelor, he deliberately tore his bachelor's uniform. I want to see if it is true. "

"No way. On such an important occasion for the human race, he dares to dress in rags?"