Among the three people who came out of the Little Sage Village, and the three people he knew directly or indirectly, none of them had Confucianism as their foundation. Han Fei, the young master of South Korea, had integrated the mastery of Legalism and was considered a great talent.
Although Zheng Guo came out of Xiaoshengxianzhuang, he seemed to be knowledgeable in the water industry, proficient in hydraulic engineering in the world, and mastered water control in the Xia Dynasty. If hundreds of miles of Qinchuan could be renovated, it would be Korea's plan to weaken the Qin Dynasty.
Qin Wangzheng felt that he would also reward Zheng Guo.
As for Li Si in front of him, he is even more interesting!
That day when I went to the Wenxin Academy with Master Xuanqing and Mr. Gai Nie, I heard his words. It seemed that his ideas were inconsistent with those of Lord Gangcheng, and he did not agree with the immediate revision of Qin Law. However, if we dig deeper, it seems that it is inconsistent with
Wen Xinhou's actions in the past few days are also inconsistent.
Looking at what he did, he was not like a Confucian disciple, but more like a practical Legalist disciple. In this way, King Qin became more and more interested in politics, with a bright light in his eyes, he stood up from his seat, whispered something, and walked down the hall.
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The river canal is in trouble, I suddenly asked like this, and saw that Qin Wangzheng had already walked down from the top, bowed his hands and bowed, his expression was slightly solemn, and there were thousands of thoughts in his mind. Although his words were short, their meaning was extraordinary.
Although he had not spoken much since entering the Xingle Palace, Li Si had already vaguely sensed that this great king was by no means an easy person. The two questions he asked seemed to be leisurely theory, but in fact they were full of implications and pointed to the real point.
Although he knows that he is a disciple of the Confucian Xun Kuang, but since entering the Qin Dynasty, he has been compiling "Lü's Spring and Autumn Annals" for Wen Xinhou. Is he doing this to get ahead, or has he abandoned what his master has learned.
Moreover, the book "Lu Shi Chun Qiu" contains ways to govern the country. Although it is not simple, it is slightly different from the methods of Shang monarchs for hundreds of years. My next response will undoubtedly confirm my own philosophy.
In other words, I just want to see my own footing! If this footing coincides with King Qin’s footing, it will naturally be possible to achieve great ambitions. If it deviates from King Qin’s inner footing, it will naturally be a misfortune.
To put it more realistically, if you make the right choice, your ambition may not be fulfilled. If you make the wrong choice, you will definitely fail. On the other hand, if you want to understand the king's heart and then decide on your rhetoric, it is not easy! The King of Qin may have some opinions, and
Maybe you really don’t have a fixed opinion and really want to hear what knowledgeable people have to say first.
While pondering for a while, Li Si couldn't help but sigh in his heart. No wonder his senior brother Han Fei wrote the book "Speaking of Difficulties". It is indeed difficult to say that you are a master! Although he was filled with emotion at the moment, Li Si understood a little better.
Talking falsely in front of such a sharp king is tantamount to declaring that you are finished forever. In any case, you can only speak based on your true opinions. As for the outcome, it can only be God's will.
"Li Si entered the Qin Dynasty and received the kindness of Marquis Wenxin. Therefore, he did not care about Xuanyuan's academic affairs and compiled affairs for Marquis Wenxin. This was Li Si's desire to repay, and it had nothing to do with the school's choice."
"As far as "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals" itself is concerned, Li Si believes that the book collects the successes and failures of more than 600 years of government, unifies the theories of various schools of governance with royal principles, and takes righteous soldiers and lenient government as its two major axes. Its purpose
It aims at easing the harshness of Qin's laws since the Shang Dynasty, making the country's laws peaceful and the people prosperous."
"When it comes to studying, "Lü's Spring and Autumn Annals" is undoubtedly of the Huanghuang family. When it comes to governing the country, it is beneficial and harmless to Qin."
After pondering for a moment, Qin Wangzheng had already walked into the hall, moving at will. The maid on one side offered hot fragrant tea, and was sipping it lightly with one hand. Immediately, Li Si turned slightly and spoke softly.
These words are spoken by myself and from the bottom of my heart.
"Oh, the Huanghuang family is a miscellaneous family that has become well-known in Xianyang City in recent years?"
Qin Wangzheng did not make any comments and still held a cup of hot tea. Hearing Li Si's response, his red and phoenix eyes slowly narrowed and he asked back.
"Yes, it is illegal, not Mohism, not Confucianism, and not Taoism. It is also Legalism, Mohism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Hundreds of schools of thought can be called miscellaneous schools!"
Li Si nodded.
"Wen Xinhou has such a great spirit, he is his own family! He adopts Taoist yin and yang, Confucianism and Mohism, Mingfa, military and peasant schools of thought and integrates them into one body. Although he seems to be mixed, he also seems to look down on hundreds of schools of thought."
"Is this what Wen Xinhou himself identified?"
Qin Wangzheng could not deny it, and his words were a little deep. He was wandering in the huge Xingle Palace, looking at Li Si not far in front of him, with a smile on his face.
"The name of the miscellaneous family seems to be disrespectful. It is not the explanation of the text, but the words of the disciples. The rest of the meaning behind the words is that Li Si was still young in the Qin Dynasty, so he did not know it and dare not figure it out!"
He bowed his hands again and said exactly what he said when he asked himself before.
"How should we judge our own studies?"
Qin Wangzheng smiled softly, took a deep look at Li Si, waved one hand, and a maid came forward to offer hot fragrant tea to warm the body and improve the spirit.
"Although Li Si was a disciple of Wenxin and even compiled "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals", he did not abandon what he had learned."
"Master Xun Kuang's teachings are broad and profound. Li Si's teachings are based on Confucianism and legalism. They respect both benevolent government and the rule of law. As far as governing the country is concerned, it is different from the old school of Legalism and undoubtedly belongs to the new Legalism of the time."
"Compared with "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals", the rule of law is still the main trunk and the essence in Xunxue. "Lu's Spring and Autumn" takes the king's way as the main trunk and its essence, and the rule of law is only one of the instruments of king's rule. This is the watershed between the two.
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After asking, Li Si felt the steaming tea offered by the maid next to him. Li Si's heart moved slightly, as if he felt something. Immediately, he did not rush to respond to the second question. He took the tea and drank it in one gulp. His whole body was filled with warmth.
The air spreads.
After a few breaths, a loud voice rippled through the Xingle Palace, mentioning what the master had learned. This was something he was good at, and he was not afraid of anyone's temptation.
"Confucianist Xun Kuang is a great master, but you express Confucianism and practice law. What do you mean by saying that the study of law and rule of law by the master is the essence?"
Since that trip to the Wenxin Academy, because of Han Fei, I have kept Li Si in mind. Tonight, I listened to his performance and it was quite satisfying. It seems that this person has an agile mind and is quite thoughtful.
Qin Wangzheng could tell whether what he said was true or false, whether he was illusory or just coping, and it was precisely because of this that he was somewhat appreciative of him. He was also a capable person.
"To be honest, the theory of master's respect for the rule of law still contains three parts of kingship and one part Confucianism, which still means kingship, benevolent government and law. Li Kui, Shang Jun and other old-school orthodox legalists only follow the law and rule by law.
Supreme."
"Comparing the two, Li Si's judgment on what his teachers have learned is that 'the legal system is still the essence'. This is what the Si family says."
I have not discussed this point of disagreement in the rule of law in detail. It involves national politics and the concept of governing the country. I am just a river minister now. I would only make it laughable if I say it. Even so, the core point has been pointed out.
Respecting the law as the essence, but it is not the real essence. This statement is different from Shang Jun's method and the method of "Lü Shi Chun Qiu". It can be said to be the new legalist of the time, and it is also the legalist I learned.
"Hahaha, what is family talk? Is it possible that there are still people who criticize the Legalism you studied?"
Qin Wangzheng slightly agreed with what Li Si said about Legalism, but listening to his last words, it seemed that someone else was talking about Legalism, and this person's comments had a great influence on Li Si, otherwise Li Si would not be like this.
Feeling this, he continued to ask with great interest.
"In the land of Qilu, the academic style prevails. What is called a family dispute is actually a dispute within the school."
"Li Si's senior brother Han Fei not only believed that the master's teachings were not true Legalists, but also Li Kui and Shang Jun were not true Legalists. Only Han Fei's teachings were the true Legalists throughout the ages. Therefore, Li Si's judgment
, it’s like a family within the teacher’s sect.”
Facing Qin Wangzheng's gaze, Li Si also smiled softly. This is an internal matter within the sect. It doesn't matter if he talks about it. In the land of Qilu, the academic style is strong, so this matter is normal.
"More than a year ago, Master Xuanqing recommended Han Fei's Legalist works to himself for everyone to read."
"Since you have been in Qin for several months, and you were an envoy to Xinzheng before, you should know that I have entered Xinzheng. At that time, I had a conversation with Han Fei, and his words and texts were consistent with those of Lord Shang.
Their words are all different."
"But... I appreciate it very much!"
I didn’t expect that there was also a conflict between Legalists within Xun Kuang’s sect, which is really interesting. In terms of discussion, there are many Legalist paths before me, including the path of Shang Jun, the path of Wen Xinhou, the path of Li Si under Xun Kuang’s sect, and the path of Han.
Not the way.
Among the four paths, the one that suits me the most is Han Fei. It takes the law as the core, has the teachings of Confucianism, integrates hundreds of schools of thought, is mutually reinforcing, and achieves the unity of magic and potential. In one word, it has everything.
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"Li Si, have you heard about the recent events in Xianyang?"
Seeing that Li Si looked slightly embarrassed, Qin Wangzheng's conversation changed and it fell on another major event in Xianyang City in recent months. This matter lasted for a long time. Even if Li Si was away, he should listen to it.
"Heard something."
Li Si responded with a bow.
"You have a large number of people, and the situation is clear to you. How do you feel about Wen Xinhou taking extraordinary measures to publish the "Lü Shi Chun Qiu" book to the world again?"
With that said, the third question of the night was placed in front of Li Si.
Judging from the reaction of Qin Wangzheng, Li Si's first two questions should be in his mind. However, this issue has become more and more difficult. It seems that he is commenting on "Lu Shi Chun Qiu", but in fact he is asking himself to comment on Wen Xinhou Lu Buwei.
"The purpose of Marquis Wenxin's move is to use "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals" to induce the people's hearts. If the people's hearts are the same, the king will be cautious and must be lenient to the people, and it can also stabilize the Qin law. That's all, how can there be anything else!"
Li Si was indifferent for a moment. The only sound was the sound of Qin Wangzheng pacing casually in the main hall of Xingle Palace. Regarding this question, Qin Wangzheng didn't say anything, he just walked around casually, casually tasting the night tea, and feeling the warmth outside the door.
The cold wind blowing made my whole body feel tight.
Finally, after a hundred and ten breaths passed, Li Si took a step forward, bowed and bowed his hands in a salute. As soon as he said these words, his footing changed completely. In Xinzheng, senior brother Han Fei once said that he was invincible.
Master Xun Kuang said in an article in "Zhongni": Therefore, if you respect your position, you will be in danger; if you have a heavy responsibility, you will be deposed; if you are good at pampering, you will be humiliated; if you can stand up, you can wait for it; if you can stand up, you can destroy it. What is this?
?Then those who fall are many and those who hold on are few.
In today's Qin court, Wen Xinhou Lu Buwei seems to have a respected status, but in fact, since the official crown ceremony of King Qin in Dazheng Palace in Yongcheng, such honors have become less and less, which proves what the master said.
What you seek is a rat in the hamster, rather than the possibility of becoming a rat in the toilet!
"Qin's law is unpopular with the people?"
Hearing his response, the smile on King Qin's face flashed again.
"Qin's laws have won the hearts of the people. However, the common people respect Qin's laws and fear them. If they are lenient and suspended in government, they will be friendly to them. This is the truth. How can we not see it? Who should choose between reverent and friendly and which should be discarded? Your Majesty, sincerely
It should be cut off.”
In response to the previous question, Li Si felt a little relieved for some reason, and his whole person felt much more relaxed in an instant. He responded quickly to the question about King Qin's politics without hesitation.
"Oh, you want me to make my own decision?"
"How to break it?"
King Qin Zhengqizhi, this Li Si gave him a big surprise tonight.
"It can be broken according to the king's will and the plan of governing the country. This is how it can be done!"
Li Si took a small step forward again, and his loud voice once again filled the entire Xingle Palace.
"Ying Zheng, please give me some advice?"
After saying this, Qin Wangzheng's expression became solemn unconsciously. This man's talent was extraordinary. Although he was not as talented as Han Fei, among the people in the Qin court he knew, no one was as knowledgeable as him.
When it comes to the fate of the country, the King of Qin never skimps on etiquette. Looking at Li Si not far away in front of him, he bowed solemnly. This man's talent deserves a bow from himself.
"If the King of Qin's ambition is to strengthen his army to quell disputes and bring peace to the feudal lords, then the King of Shang's legal system will be better than "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals".
"If the King of Qin's ambition is to be the leader of the feudal lords and coexist with other countries in the world, then "Lu's Spring and Autumn" is better than the legal system of the Shang king. These are two pictures, Li Si can't judge the superiority."
Li Si breathed a heavy breath, and then bowed and saluted again, a deep solemnity flashing across his face. After tonight, perhaps, as his senior brother Han Fei said, the door to an official career will open.
"Hahaha, Mr. Li Si's words have penetrated deeply into my heart and swept away my recent gloom!"
"According to Meng Tian's report, Mr. Li Si has just returned from the canal. I looked at your clothes and behavior, and it turns out that it is true. Zhao Gao, ordered the food order, and immediately set the table to serve wine. Meng Tian, tonight, everyone is happy, and we should all get drunk together!"