Chapter 137: Three Questions for Confucianists! Fallout?
Zengzi said: "I examine myself three times every day, am I being unfaithful in my plans for others?"
Saving one's mind means self-reflection, only by realizing one's own mistakes and repenting in one's heart can one never make the same mistake again.
This is an inquiry that affects the soul and goes straight to the heart.
When such questioning sounded, Xiao Wen was also caught off guard.
But soon, he adjusted again, his eyes narrowed slightly, and there seemed to be a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood spreading around his body.
Behind him, it turned into a Shura battlefield. You could see piles of bones piled up into hills, and you could see blood flowing through it and forming a long river.
What was revealed from the battlefield was a desolate atmosphere, an aura of killing that filled the sky.
There was a cold light in Xiao Wen's eyes. When the faint gaze fell on Xu Shao, the awe-inspiring righteousness behind Xu Shao seemed to be stimulated and became stronger in an instant.
"Sir, do you think this land of China is still stable now?"
"With the Yi tribe outside and the Yellow Turbans inside, there is naturally no stability." Xu Shao replied.
"Sir, do you think Pingyu County is still peaceful?"
"nature!"
"That being the case, sir, do you think the reason why Pingyu County is so peaceful is because your reputation frightens the world and prevents the Yellow Turban rebels from attacking? Or is it because the soldiers fought bloody battles and built the Great Wall with their flesh and blood, in exchange for a moment of stability in the county?"
"Since...naturally..."
For a moment, Xu Shao was at a loss for words and fell into silence. His eyes were like lightning. It was just Xiao Wen.
He naturally knows that the reason why the world is at peace now is because there are border guards guarding the country and because there are defenders resisting the Yellow Turbans.
Otherwise, Pingyu County would have been lost long ago!
But he couldn't say such words.
Once you say it, you admit that you were wrong!
How could I, as a great scholar, be persuaded by such nonsense and by such a vulgar person?
If a dignified teacher admits his mistakes to his students as soon as he comes up, then how can he lose face as a teacher?
"General! You...are you trying to start a civil-military war?"
Xu Shao looked coldly and directly suppressed the words "civil and military struggle".
The dispute between civil servants and military generals has existed forever, even in games.
Wen looked down on Wu, and Wu looked down on Wen.
There are already endless battles in the court, and even more so in the countryside.
"Sir, you are changing the subject. It seems that this boy's question has left you speechless."
"Sir, there is no need to deny it in a hurry. Anyway, there are only two of the three questions. You might as well ask the next two questions together!"
Xiao Wen said with a chuckle.
Xu Shao's brows twitched, and the expression on his face looked a bit ugly at this moment.
His eyelids twitched, and he stared at Xiao Wen with a pair of eyes. The aura of righteousness behind him was like rolling clouds and mist, or a rolling tornado.
When his eyes looked at Xiao Wen, Xiao Wen responded with a calm look.
"Second question! Since the general came to me and my two brothers to learn etiquette, why didn't he come here directly to pay homage? Instead, he went to Ruyang County first?"
"Could it be that, in the general's eyes, my two brothers and I are not as good as the elders of the Yuan family? If this is the case, why would the general come here to study?"
"Or is it that the general doesn't even understand this etiquette?"
"The third question! Since the general is here to study, he should be humble and frugal!"
"Mencius said: 'When heaven is about to entrust a man with a great responsibility, he must first strain his muscles and bones and starve his body and skin...' On the other hand, the general is extravagant and will rely on his power to occupy other people's houses. Isn't it a waste of care for the people?"
"Generals do things for personal gain, but it is the emperor who is stupid and stupid who is insulted by the people!"
Xu Shao's words were more important than the last. When these words came out of his mouth and fell into Xiao Wen's ears, Xiao Wen's expression was calm without any fluctuation.
Tsk!
Right here?
Is this your problem?
Lao Xu, you can’t do it!
There was no question at all that was of any quality!
No, you are doing well if you can ask this question even though you know very little about this general.
Xiao Wen murmured in his heart for a while, raised the corner of his mouth slightly, looked at Xu Shao with a smile, and said: "I'll answer your second question first. The Yuan family of Runan is a great person in this world."
"I won't tell you how much the Yuan family contributed to Runan County being able to avoid the disaster of the Yellow Turbans, but the two gentlemen know clearly in their hearts."
"I originally came here with a thousand cavalry. Although it is the custom of Xiliang, I was afraid that the elders of the Yuan family would misunderstand and cause unnecessary trouble, so I led the troops to visit first."
"As for your so-called etiquette, sir."
"If I understand, general, why would I come here to study?"
Hearing this, Xu Shao's eyes widened and he felt his energy and blood rising. Even though he had good xinxing practice, after being beaten like this for a while, his energy and blood were still boiling, and he was so angry that it was difficult to suppress it.
"How do you answer the third question? Are you going to use your clever words and persuasion to clear yourself out?"
"The virtuous brother of the Zhou family just now has already come to our door!"
On the side, Xu Jing could no longer bear it and asked.
When such a voice fell in Xiao Wen's ears, a look of understanding appeared on his face.
Then he burst into laughter.
My uncle, on the other hand, that guy is a fool who doesn't understand etiquette. When he saw the general, he left without even saying hello.
Feelings, this guy came here specially to make a report, but he was bumped into by me!
However, a small businessman actually knew to come here to seek justice from Xu Shao?
The person who makes moves behind this guy’s back is really the one with the most evil intentions!
"Why are you laughing?"
"Of course I'm laughing at these two gentlemen for pretending to be celebrities! They are just arbitrarily punishing people based on hearsay and without verification!"
"Gentlemen, you might as well go and see if I, the general, have occupied that guy's mansion?"
"Did I take the house by force, or did the county magistrate follow suit and want to give the house to me?"
"Two gentlemen, you might as well understand these things clearly before you blame them!"
"A teacher who confuses right and wrong in this way and doesn't understand right and wrong is just a person who is seeking fame and reputation!"
"It's okay if I don't worship such an evil teacher, General!"
Xiao Wen laughed coldly, turned around and glanced at Zhao Zilong, then turned and left!
When the latter saw this, he felt that his lord was extremely handsome!
What is a military commander?
Wealthy but not lustful, mighty and unyielding, he is a military commander!
With clear thoughts and clear conscience, you are a military commander!
Dare to speak, dare to act, dare to take responsibility, you are a military commander!
It’s really hard to get along with such a Confucian scholar!
The next moment, Xiao Wen laughed and went out. As he walked out of the mansion, he laughed and said:
"Pingyu Erxu is just a person who confuses right and wrong and is just trying to gain fame! How can he be my teacher?"
The long voice spread instantly inside and outside the entire mansion.
When the surrounding servants heard this, they all looked angry and wanted to step forward to capture the rebellious man.
However, just as these servants were about to step forward, they saw the bright silver gentian spear in Zhao Yun's hand hitting the ground, making a sound of gold and stone.
His eyes were burning, and the divine light fell on the servants around him. Evil energy burst out from his body, which immediately scared them away. He guarded Xiao Wen and walked away.