Chapter 40 The First Emperor Approved the Bamboo Slips
Thinking of this, cold air came out of Su Xu's heart. Isn't this equivalent to directly hitting the king and the man's knife edge?
When the time comes, don’t talk about whether or not you will replace the Legalists. It will be good if you can avoid being banned.
Unfortunately, he couldn't tell these people yet, as Ying Zheng had already issued a silence order.
If you dare to open your mouth tonight, your whole family will be cut off and the city will be abandoned tomorrow.
Seeing Su Xu sitting without speaking, with a worried look on his face, Chunyu Yue and others who were in high spirits also realized something was wrong and asked: "Brother Su, why is he silent but worried?"
Su Xu asked Ji Ji The people cupped their hands: "Brother Zhou, Brother Chunyu, do you really know what the king thinks of my Confucianism? Do you think the king will really let me replace the Legalists with Confucianism? Have you ever thought about the consequences of failing to write to the king to replace the Legalists with Confucianism? "
The Confucian scholar Su Xu called "Brother Zhou" twisted his beard and said with a smile: "Brother Su is worried about this matter, and he is too careful. From my point of view, your Majesty is very interested in my Confucianism. Kindness, otherwise I would not be They all appointed him as a doctor, and even let Brother Chunyu enter the palace to teach the young master Fusu."
Chunyu Yue had an expression on his face that said "it's all basic skills, not worth mentioning", but there was a sense of complacency hidden under his humility. You can see it.
After all, the young master he teaches is the king’s favorite young master, and he is the most likely to inherit the throne of Great Qin, Fusu!
In the future, when the young master Fusu ascends the throne, he will be the master of the king, and the master of the king of an unprecedented country. This honor has not been achieved even by Confucius and Mencius.
The Confucian scholar surnamed Zhou looked at Su Xu again and said with a smile: "It is said that Brother Su has also been ordered to teach noble people in the palace. Isn't this because the king has great trust in our Confucianism?"
You You know nothing!
Su Xu wanted to make it clear to a few people that the person the king asked me to teach did not want to see Confucianism at all, but the king still valued that person very much. It is difficult to think that Confucianism will become the way to govern the country in Qin!
After listening to the words of the Confucian scholar surnamed Zhou, another Confucian scholar also became interested and asked: "Brother Su, who is the person you teach? Can you tell us?"
Su Xu shook his head and said seriously: "Su can't tell, so don't ask anymore!"
Seeing Su Xu's serious expression and serious tone, he wisely did not ask any more questions, but the more he asked, The more curious the taboo is, it can prohibit speech and behavior, but not thoughts.
Although they no longer questioned Su Xu, they kept guessing about Li Nian’s identity in their hearts, and even related it to Su Xu’s performance tonight:
Su Xu must have come from What news did the royal nobleman he taught get, so he seemed so worried.
That is to say, this time may not be an opportunity for Confucianism, but a trap. Jumping in without knowing what is going on will be a disaster rather than a blessing.
Several Confucian scholars except Su Xu looked at each other and saw this meaning, and the room fell silent for a moment.
After a long time, Chunyu Yue broke the silence. He frowned and asked Su Xu: "I have never heard Mr. Fusu say this. Is this Brother Su's own conjecture?"
Su Xu understood this. Several people didn't want to give up this opportunity, even he didn't want to give up.
It has been hundreds of years since Confucianism came into being, and it has never been used by kings to govern the country. Now that they see the possibility of being appointed, how can people like them who firmly believe in Confucianism be willing to let it go?
So, when Chun Yuyue asked him, he used "Brother Su's own conjecture", that is, was it your own idea or the suggestion of the person you taught?
Su Xu said: "It's my own conjecture, but I think it's really not appropriate to do this."
After receiving Su Xu's answer, Chunyu Yue said: "Brother Su, you should understand that we cannot wait for such a good opportunity." Missed it. Tomorrow, we will jointly send a letter to the king to explain the shortcomings of Da Qin and promote Confucianism. If you don't want to, brother, just leave!"
Seeing that several people had made up their minds, Su Xu said helplessly: "It is also Su's ambition to promote Confucianism. How can Su fall behind others?" In Su Xu's opinion, this matter was unlikely to succeed and would even make the king angry, but Su Xu still decided to join.
Because he also believed that only Confucianism could govern the world well.
At this time, Confucianism was not the Confucianism of later generations. Although their ideas were considered backward and unrealistic by later generations, these people did indeed believe in Confucianism and had the courage to die for the way they believed in. They were not like some later Confucianists. Disciple, the water is too cold and my scalp is itchy...
I heard that Su Xu also Joined, Chunyu Yue smiled and said: "If Brother Su joins, things will be done!"
A few people discussed it. Although they decided to take this opportunity to push Confucianism to power and replace law with Confucianism, what should they say? It is reasonable and can convince the king, but it has to be carefully studied. You can't just say it directly, but you can't do it with Confucianism.
After some discussion, Chun Yuyue, who had the most outstanding knowledge and literary talent, wrote a memorial, saying that the laws of Qin were too strict to govern the people and were not benevolent. If this continues, the people will lose their support and the country will be in danger. The strict laws of Qin must be abolished; then we should discuss how to appoint a prince as early as possible, so that the world can feel at ease; and finally, we can talk about restoring Zhou rites. , using the various benefits of Confucian governance to prove the correctness of Confucianism...
One night passed, in the Zhangtai Palace, Ying Zheng sat on the throne, looking down at the ministers in the palace: "Yesterday, I stayed with the ministers Two questions, do you have any answers? Please present them to me!”
Dozens of chamberlains carrying trays came out and came to the ministers.
Zhao Gao, Li Si, Chunyu Yue and others took out the bamboo slips that had been prepared and put them on the plate.
Ying Zheng did not look at these bamboo slips immediately. There were so many, how could he finish them all in a short while?
After reading the bamboo slips and then continuing the court meeting, how long will it take to delay?
After the dispersion of the dynasty, Ying Zheng asked people to bring bamboo slips. The first thing he looked at were the bamboo slips of his sons.
The chamberlain sorted the bamboo slips according to the ages of the young masters. Naturally, the first bamboo slip was written by the eldest Fusu.
When he saw Fusu chattering on the bamboo slips that Da Qin's current harsh punishments and laws were wrong, and that only benevolent government could cure Da Qin, a burst of anger emerged from Ying Zheng's heart.
If Fusu hadn't been in Zhangtai Palace at the moment, he would have wanted to grab Fusu by the neck and question his son: Is benevolent government that good or that useful? Your father, I asked you to think about the existing problems of Da Qin. Do you know this? You still use it to point fingers at me, you are stupid!
After calming down his anger, Ying Zheng picked up another bamboo slip.
The bamboo slips presented by the other sons were not as good as Fusu's, but fortunately he knew that these sons were not good enough, so he was not so angry until he saw Hu Hai's bamboo slips.
Seeing that Hu Hai's bamboo slips were full of praises for him, Ying Zheng became angry again and ordered with a stern face: "Young Master Hu Hai does not think about the right path, but only thinks about evil. I will punish you by copying the "Poetry" ten times!"
Ying Zheng actually wanted to punish Fusu, but the purpose of the punishment was to make the son repent.
How can he be punished to make Fusu understand his mistake?
Fusu’s main problems: First, he is too ignorant and benevolent; second, he is never aware of a problem. He is the son of Da Qin. How can someone who may inherit the throne of Da Qin in the future trust so much in benevolent government? Can you govern the country?
This is not to say that benevolent government cannot be used, but as a king, you must not be partial!
With Fusu like this, even if he liked the eldest son, how could he dare to entrust Da Qin to him?
(End of this chapter)