In fact, many things are not things that the emperor can handle simply by wishful thinking.

Just like this time.

When the Huben Guard's cavalry blocked the road in and out of Hong Guyuan.

Soon, someone will know.

Then, professors and students in Taixue also heard about it.

Of course, many people don’t know the truth and have never been there.

When listening to the wind is like rain, most people don't know what is going on there.

We can only vaguely guess and speculate.

However, it cannot be hidden from the higher-ups.

Especially those giants with countless students and connections.

"I have long said that those powerful merchants are seeking their own death and extermination from the world..." After hearing about this incident, Dong Zhongshu just sneered lightly and made his own evaluation.

The news about Hong Guyuan was except for the emperor, who was hiding in the palace, and Jiu Qing, who was held back by official documents and slips.

Who else could I hide it from?

The reason why no one dares to prick this pustule.

But everyone is worried and worried.

More importantly, even Confucians are actually afraid!

Can you not be afraid?

Anyone who is not blind can basically see clearly the things we do today.

This is a king who is deeply fascinated by the art of instruments.

It seems that, in his eyes, equipment represents the future.

I rashly popped the pustule.

For Confucians, the gains outweigh the losses.

Because that means having to confront the Emperor head-on.

Although Confucianism can definitely surpass the emperor on this issue.

But apart from letting the emperor slap him in the mouth and then keep quiet for a few years, what effect does that have?

Confucianism, on the other hand, cannot be so willful now.

Offending the emperor is a small matter, but it is not as big a matter as an official's.

Back then, Mr. Zixia was very good at what he said. Learning and excellence lead to officialdom.

Everyone studies not only to become officials and express their ambitions, but also to let their disciples and disciples become officials and express their ambitions.

All factions of Confucianism understand this very clearly.

Moreover, Confucianism is not in a hurry at all.

Their disciples, power, and momentum are growing day by day.

Especially as the examinations continue to proceed year after year, the Confucians are now convinced that by relying on the examinations, they can achieve the final victory by relying on their numerical advantage.

In this case, Confucianism certainly knows how to hide one's strength and bide one's time.

Even if some people made some noise, they were suppressed by everyone.

Gaoyang wine, Tu's joke and the story of Emperor Gao catching a Confucian scholar peeing in his hat, no one in the Confucian family wanted to try it again.

However, being indifferent does not mean that Confucians are inactive.

On the contrary, they are always ready to make a difference.

"Qin Shihuang's method of measuring instruments is not completely undesirable..." Dong Zhongshu looked at his disciples, talked eloquently, and did ideological work and brainwashing work: "The Spring and Autumn Period has paid attention to me, and the sages' small words and great righteousness can be used for themselves.

Only by advancing with the times can you become a gentleman!"

Dong Zhongshu cast his eyes towards the place where Mo Yuan was and said: "When Master used his pen to sharpen the Spring and Autumn Period to unite the heavens, we should also inherit Master's teachings and respect the teachings of our ancestors!"

Dong Zhongshu now has an ambition.

This ambition was buried deep in his heart, and only the two or three closest and most trusted disciples knew about it.

The rest, even his son, doesn't know.

This ambition is to swallow ink!

Can Confucianism annex Mohism?

It seems impossible.

In fact, it would not have been possible during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

But, today, there is already a chance.

The Mohist school withered, and compared with Confucianism, its talents were not even one ten thousandth.

Even if they recover now, they can only huddle in Moyuan in Shanglinyuan. With the support of the emperor, they can move cautiously in the area around Shanglinyuan.

Except for Hangu Pass to the east, there may not be a single Mohist for a thousand miles.

The next five years will be a period of weakness for the Mohist family.

If you can take advantage of this opportunity, complete the penetration.

In the future, it may not be possible to annex the Mohist family without a bloody battle.

But, I want to do this.

Dong Zhongshu knew very well that Confucianism, especially his faction, also had to adjust itself, avoid and make concessions.

"Instrument, movement..." Dong Zhongshu recited these two words in his heart.

Four years ago, whenever Dong Zhongshu thought of these two words, he would automatically think of "mechanical decoration" and "strange skills and tricks".

However, today, four years later, especially with the increase of Dong Zhongshu's own vision and experience.

His attitude has changed 180 degrees.

Especially when he was teaching at Taixue, Dong Zhongshu read most of the Taixue book collection.

The more the truth is argued, the clearer it becomes, and the more books there are, the clearer the principles become.

Of course, more importantly, Dong Zhongshu is a very smart, visionary and insightful person.

And, in fact, someone whom the Gong Yang faction admires and admires.

Not Confucius at all.

Confucius is just a spiritual idol and a clay sculpture sign.

The thoughts of the Gongyang School can be traced back to their roots, and the final source is named Zixia.

Although Mr. Zixia was a Confucian scholar, his thoughts had already transcended the category of Confucian scholars.

Dong Zhongshu, after studying several surviving manuscripts of Mr. Zixia, no longer had such a strong resistance to machinery and equipment.

"Hundred workers live in their workplaces to achieve their words, and a gentleman learns his way!" After silently reciting this sentence left by Mr. Xia on a manuscript, Dong Zhongshu's attitude and mind became more determined.

"I don't know what my senior brother's attitude is?" Dong Zhongshu thought and muttered in his heart.

But it is certain that senior brother Hu Wusheng must have some ideas.

Just seeing that he also started the trend of "Spring and Autumn Notes on Me", we already know that he is also thinking about this, although his target is not necessarily Mohism, but may also be Legalism.

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A hundred steps away from Dong Zhongshu's quiet room is the place where Hu Wusheng taught.

Hu Wusheng liked to take his students to give lectures in the vast wilderness.

Today is no exception.

He sat on a futon, facing his disciples and the crowd, and preached in a deep voice: "...therefore the sages said: A gentleman knows his fate day by day, and never forgets what he can do every month. He is said to be eager to learn...

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A brief explanation of this has been completed.

The listeners were all fascinated and admired, even the Legalists and Huang-Lao sect scholars among the onlookers.

In fact, in the Han Dynasty, the Gongyang faction was first strong and prosperous.

Not because of how strong He is.

It's because there is the greatest common denominator between the Gongyang sect and the various schools of thought.

They even have the greatest common denominator with the Mohists, and in history, the founders of Gongyang School have tried to communicate, interpret, and harmonize with Mo Zhai.

This story was recorded in the Mohist classic "Mozi. Plowing Pillars". Although, the final result was just like the article "Farewell, Situ Denglei" written by Emperor Taizu of later generations, breaking off relations with Emperor Mi.

The negotiation between Yang's ancestors and Mo Zhai failed and they were kicked out of the house.
To be continued...