Before his arrival, only some people who wanted to make a splash at this event went up to argue.
After being humiliated by several Confucian scholars in turn, I had to leave.
There are other people who also want to be in the limelight, or who have delusions. After seeing such a scene, how dare that person come forward?
Not only were the great scholars of Chinese culture present, but also the Minister of the Ministry of Finance, appointed by the prince, was always waiting to attend the meeting.
Although there are rumors that Henghou also supports the New Deal.
But after the recent debate, Henghou seemed to have changed his mind. At the conference, he only appeared as a mascot and did not substantially intervene in the outcome of the conference.
In terms of responsibilities, Henghou’s approach is undoubtedly qualified.
But in terms of the prince's expectations, he didn't know whether he should cry or laugh.
Now except Zhao Xiaole, almost no one still thinks that it is possible for the New Deal to be implemented.
Therefore, as soon as he entered the scene, everyone knew about it.
This is the last barrier against the New Deal.
All eyes were on him.
Qin Sining was already a little panicked. She thought of the prince's words about being an enemy of the people in the world. Isn't this the same as being an enemy of the people of the world?
have a look!
How many people are staring at you, although they cannot represent the world.
The feeling of oppression is enough to knock you down.
Zhao Xiaole smiled faintly, stood up and said, "Everyone, I am honored to participate in this grand event..."
After Zhao Xiaole finished a bunch of nonsense, he officially entered the topic, "I believe that the New Deal is beneficial to the country and the people. Now I, Jingyang, are surrounded by powerful enemies. Implementing the New Deal is the foundation of a strong country. What do you think?"
Zhao Xiaole first stated that he supports the New Deal.
Then give the right to debate the topic to others and wait for the rebuttal.
Sure enough, all the Confucian scholars in the audience looked disdainful. They looked around, and after some concessions, a young Confucian scholar was allowed to take the stage to debate.
The man who came up was called Wang Shudai. He was a student who passed the examination in previous years. He studied under the great Confucian scholar of Chinese Studies. Now he is an editor of the Hanlin Academy, so his status is naturally highly respected.
The purpose of sending him up first was naturally because he and Zhao Xiaole were of the same age, and the gap in reputation was not too big.
It not only shows enough attention, but also to test the waters first.
Let’s see how good Zhao Xiaole is?
As soon as Wang Shudai came up, he held his fan and bowed his hands in salute, then turned around and slowly faced everyone,
"You are brave and dare to confront the Marquis of Zhenguo in court, but the Crown Prince..."
Wang Shudai is no exception. Come up first and talk nonsense. There is nothing you can do about it. After all, peace is the most precious thing!
Before using swords and guns, you must first be polite and then fight.
His main idea is that the prince has already said it, let everyone say whatever they want, and I don't care whether you are a monkey or a dog.
I can say whatever I want to say!
Wang Shudai finally began to refute Zhao Xiaole, "Now that the country is in peace, the etiquette of the sages is implemented in the world, and the world is at peace. If we promote the New Deal reform, we will definitely disrupt the etiquette set by the sages."
"If the sages and ethics are in chaos, the foundation of the country will be shaken. If the foundation of the country is shaken, the world will be in chaos."
"I dare to ask, if the country is in chaos, the country will be stronger, or if the country is not in chaos, the country will be stronger?"
"As Zhenguo said, if the New Deal is implemented, the world will be in chaos!"
Wang Shudai has raised the harm of the New Deal to the point where it may affect the survival of the world. If you continue to do it, everyone here will accompany you to the end.
Even if there are some alarmist elements, there is indeed some truth.
Human beings are a species that hates crises and are content with the status quo. They may not agree with good changes. What's more, will changes bring huge crises?
Regardless of whether this crisis is alarmist or not.
"good!"
"Well said, what a genius!"
"..."
After Wang Shudai finished speaking, there was a roar of applause.
If one argument determines the outcome, then Zhao Xiaole has already lost.
When the cheers gradually died down, everyone looked at Zhao Xiaole, waiting for his rebuttal.
Zhao Xiaole, however, did not panic and stood up and said: "It's ridiculous, ridiculous! The reason why sages made rituals is to govern the world and facilitate the country. Let me ask you, where did the sages learn the rituals they used?"
This question is somewhat beyond everyone's expectations. Everyone is studying the books of sages and has never thought about where the sages learned these things?
Wang Shudai was really confused by the question. He didn't think about it. He could only wave his fan and hesitate:
"Sages, can we guess at will? Of course there are sages who have learned etiquette from sages, and this must never be changed!"
Zhao Xiaole sneered, stepped forward and continued to mock:
"In vain have you read so many books by sages, haven't you heard that 'If you don't manage the world according to the right way, the country will not follow the ancient laws'?"
"The sages formulated the etiquette and laws based on the national conditions in order to govern the country and bring peace to the people. Now that the country is surrounded by powerful enemies, if we continue to stick to the etiquette and laws, the country will never survive!"
"You don't know how to change, you only know how to study hard. Even if the saints come alive today, they will be angry to death when they see you bunch of unworthy descendants!"
Zhao Xiaole's words were so serious that not only Wang Shudai, but also everyone else in the audience changed their expressions after hearing this.
Who has thought of denying the sages?
Not to mention denying it, they just haven't thought about it.
When Zhao Xiaole said it, it was like a thunder that exploded in the hearts of everyone, and then the whole place was in an uproar.
Wang Shudai pointed at Zhao Xiaole with trembling fingers, "You...how dare you question the way of the sages?"
Zhao Xiaole didn't care about the noise in the audience and said loudly: "Sages are also human beings, and sages can also make mistakes. Why can't we allow others to question us?"
"Is there any kind of saint?"
Wow!
The whole place was in uproar.
Zhao Xiaole's words undoubtedly added fuel to the fire. All the Confucian scholars in the room couldn't sit still, and they all pointed at Zhao Xiaole and insulted him.
Is there any kind of sage?
The weight of these words is too heavy.
Bringing out sages to suppress others is a common tactic they use in debates.
Who dares to stand up and deny it?
Zhao Xiaole dared to do this!
He bluntly said that sages are also human beings and grew up from ordinary people.
But if you think about it carefully, you are quite right.
It is written in Tong Meng's book that saints and sages can be tamed!
The sages themselves will tell you that sages can also be taught.
However, Zhao Xiaole's openly provoking sages still aroused dissatisfaction from many people! Even Qin Sining secretly sweated for Zhao Xiaole.
This is too bold!
How dare you openly question the sages?
At this moment, someone has already proposed expelling Zhao Xiaole.
I think he is not worthy of standing here to debate, a person who does not respect the sages, Confucian scholars are ashamed to confront him!
Faced with this situation, Henghou's impartial and selfless character played a vital role. He slowly said:
"quiet!"
"There is nothing wrong with Zhen Guohou's remarks. The sage never said that he was not a human being, nor did he say that the etiquette he had set cannot be changed!"
"If any sage has said this, bring me the book and read it!"