Chapter 300 Empty talk about politics is meaningless
The prince of Wei sued Wang Xiyao.
The King of Wei scolded the prince, but he was dissatisfied with Wang Xiyao. No matter how wrong his son did, he was the crown prince of Wei.
Wang Xiyao actually gave no face at all, embarrassing the prince on the spot. In a sense, Wang Xiyao just didn't give face to Wei, and slapped the King of Wei in the face.
For several days.
The King of Wei did not summon Wang Xiyao.
Those who understand the wisdom of justice know that the king is giving Wang Xiyao a warning in disguise.
Zhao Ya, Wu Tingfang and the others were anxious.
Wang Xiyao was calm and composed.
The King of Xia and King Xiyao in the vast world have been forced to do it. The monarch of the King of Wei is simply not on the same level as Emperor Xia.
Early in the morning.
Wang Xiyao had just had breakfast.
The eunuch came to the palace to convey the order of King Wei, asking Wang Xiyao to bring Princess Zhao Qian into the palace.
Wang Xiyao said, "You go back and tell the King of Wei that I can't go to the palace today. He wants to see me, so let's go another day."
The eunuch's face changed drastically and he screamed: "Wang Xiyao, you are arrogant! The King of Wei summoned him, how dare you refuse? Do you know what you are doing? You are a death sentence!"
Wang Xiyao's failure to enter the palace not only shocked the eunuchs, but even Zhao Ya, Wu Tingfang, Zhao Qian and others were shocked.
Royal power is the symbol of supreme.
Who dares not to obey?
Wang Xiyao's approach simply challenged their views.
Wang Xiyao explained calmly: "I didn't refuse. I really don't have time to go to the palace today. Otherwise, I will go to the palace to meet the King of Wei tomorrow."
The eunuch said angrily: "What's more important than meeting the king?"
Wang Xiyao said: "A few days ago, Miss Ji Yanran sent me an invitation. I will go to the water pavilion to participate in the discussion of talents and politics. It is not that who is more important, but that comes first and then comes, which is related to the issue of keeping trust. I promised Miss Ji Yanran first, if I don't go, I will break the promise. The King of Wei doesn't want me to be a person who doesn't speak trustlessly."
The eunuch was speechless and could not refute.
What Wang Xiyao said makes sense. But the eunuchs think something is wrong. It is true that Ji Yanran is a talented woman, but how can she be compared with the king?
Wang Xiyao sent the eunuch away.
Zhao Ya said with some concern: "Young Master Xiyao, you rejected the King of Wei, I'm worried..."
Wang Xiyao waved his hand and said with a smile: "Don't worry. King Wei is very wise, he will understand me. Mrs. Ya, let's go to the water pavilion together to see the talented people and discuss politics. Where is Zhao Pan? Let him go with him. This is a good opportunity to increase his knowledge."
Zhao Ya said happily: "Okay. I'll go find Pan'er now."
Talented scholars discuss politics, but ordinary people cannot participate.
Zhao Pan is a child adopted by Zhao Ya, but Zhao Ya does not know that Zhao Pan's true identity is Ying Zheng.
Wang Xiyao wanted to take Zhao Pan to participate in the discussion of talents and politics, which shows that he was sincerely cultivating Zhao Pan, and Zhao Ya was of course happy.
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Wang Xiyao took Zhao Pan, Zhao Ya, Wu Tingfang and Zhao Qian to the water pavilion.
In the palace.
After hearing the eunuch's report, King Wei was furious for a moment when he learned that Wang Xiyao had actually refused his summons.
"It's outrageous!"
"Wang Xiyao is just a swordsman. King Zhao appointed him as the head coach of the bride-sending team. He really thinks he is a general? Who gave him the courage? I will definitely not let him go."
The prince stood beside him and suppressed his excitement.
The King of Wei wanted to deal with Wang Xiyao, and the prince was gloating.
The prince said, "Father, Wang Xiyao ignores our Wei royal family and his father's majesty. The son will now lead troops to the Shuixi Pavilion and capture Wang Xiyao back and let his father lead the despair."
The King of Wei took a deep breath and said, "Forget it. I still have to give the face to the girl Ji Cai and Mr. Zou Yan. It is very important for talented people to discuss politics. It cannot disrupt the elegant atmosphere of Ji Yanran and Mr. Zou Yan. Xinling Jun and Long Yang Jun both went to the Shuixixi. Prince, you can also listen to the remarks and opinions of the great sages. They have a gang leader for you."
The prince said respectfully: "Father, my son will go here." He went over not to learn the thoughts and knowledge of the wise men, but to visit the beautiful girl Ji Yanran.
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Water pavilion.
Wang Xiyao finally met the world-famous talented woman Ji Yanran and the Yin-Yang family Zou Yan.
Ji Yanran is indeed as beautiful as a fairy, and her appearance is better than Princess Zhao Qian. I wonder who is better than another talented woman, Bashu Qinqing and Ji Yanran?
Some people say that a woman’s appearance and talent are inversely proportional.
The more beautiful a woman is, the less smart it is.
But there are exceptions in everything.
And Ji Yanran is an exception.
Ji Yanran not only has the beauty of falling fish and falling geese, but also is smart, good at thinking and wise.
Zou Yan has silver hair and a red face, and has a fairy-like temperament with a childish face and a fairy-like temperament.
However, Zou Yan's mood was very profound.
It is the state of unity between man and nature.
If there is no mental state of unity between man and nature, even if you can observe the celestial phenomena at night, you will probably not be able to deduce the fortune of Wei. Ji Yanran would have learned to observe the celestial phenomena at night, but her spiritual realm is not enough, and her thinking and perception have limitations, so she cannot deduce the fortune of Wei.
Wang Xiyao looked at Ji Yanran calmly, clasped his fists and said, "When Wang Xiyao is here, I have met Miss Ji Yanran and Mr. Zou Yan."
Wang Xiyao was more enthusiastic about Zou Yan.
Others are more enthusiastic about Ji Yanran. What kind of man doesn’t like? It’s not that Wang Xiyao is pretending, nor is it that Wang Xiyao has better concentration. It’s that Wang Xiyao respects knowledge more.
A great scholar and great thinker like Zou Yan proposed the theory of Yin and Yang and Five Elements, which can influence future generations for thousands of years. It is really admirable.
The Yin-Yang family lineage will disappear.
However, the knowledge and views on the theory of Yin and Yang and Five Elements proposed by Zou Yan will not disappear. After the Yin and Yang and Five Elements are incorporated into Taoist thought in the future, they will be spread and influenced more widely.
Ji Yanran smiled and said, "I have seen Mr. Xiyao's name. I have heard of it in Wei State. Mr. Xiyao defeated Zhao Ping and was already the number one swordsman in Zhao State."
Zou Yan said, "Young Master Xiyao is really a handsome talent. If you don't know that Youth Young Master Xiyao is a swordsman, I would have thought you were a scholar."
Wang Xiyao's temperament is not like a swordsman, but gives people a feeling of being as gentle as jade. Only those who study and study will have this temperament.
It is most appropriate to describe Wang Xiyao as "a man with poetry and writing spirit."
"snort!"
A cold snorted.
It was the prince of Wei who came with his men. His cold snorkeling was of course directed at Wang Xiyao.
Li Yuan, Li Si, Han Fei and others were invited by Ji Yanran. They were all not from Wei.
Ji Yanran frowned slightly.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince actually showed his face to Wang Xiyao on such occasions. Apart from proving that His Royal Highness is narrow-minded and disgusting, it will not have any other effect.
Long Yangjun said, "Your Highness, why are you here too? Please sit down quickly."
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The discussion of talents and politics has officially begun.
Wang Xiyao sat in his seat, listening attentively, and not speaking.
When discussing politics, of course, it is about discussing how to govern the country.
Wang Xiyao just regarded it as an attendance of a symposium.
Some people advocate moral governance and are disciples of Confucianism.
Some people advocate the rule of law, and this is the disciple of the Legalists.
Some people advocate governing by inaction, which is obviously Taoist thought.
Anyway, there are many different opinions.
Everyone has their own reasons.
Seeing that Wang Xiyao was silent, Ji Yanran asked, "Young Master Xiyao, I wonder what your opinions and opinions do you have?"
Wang Xiyao smiled and said, "Miss Ji, Mr. Zou Yan, we are talking nonsense here. As long as it is a proposition and thought that does not conform to the interests of the king, no matter its advantages or disadvantages, it will not be adopted. Han Fei, don't you advocate the rule of law?"
Han Fei nodded and said, "Yes, I advocate the rule of law."
Wang Xiyao said, "Then you go and tell the King of Wei that 'the king committed the law and the common people'. Do you think the King of Wei will kill you?"
The prince of Wei slapped the table and said angrily: "It's extremely absurd to talk nonsense. The king is supreme, how can he compare with the common people?"
Wang Xiyao smiled and said, "Han Fei, you see it. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is already angry. As long as someone is not under the jurisdiction of the law, then the rule of law you advocate will have no meaning."
"No matter what kind of thought is used to govern the country, as long as it is for profit for the people, it will definitely touch the old rules of interest. At that time, those vested interests will fight back frantically."
"You are all wise men and scholars, but you only have opinions and thoughts, but have no power. What can you do to let the king accept your opinions and thoughts to govern the country?"
Discussing politics? It doesn’t matter if you talk about it on weekdays. If you really want to do it, it will violate the interests of the nobles and you will never know how you die.
The purpose of a king in governing a country is not for the people, but for maintaining the dominance of himself and his family.
Is the people noble and the king light?
Not to mention the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, even after another two thousand years, it will still not be realized.
However, Ji Yanran, Zou Yan, Han Fei and others kept exploring and thinking about the most appropriate way to govern the country, and this spirit is worthy of Wang Xiyao's admiration.
Chapter completed!