Han Rong and Zhong Yao were ordered to go to see each other, and passed by Changsha to meet Sikong Zhouzhong who was handling the case in Changsha.
Zhou Zhong was about to go to the emperor to report the investigation results of the Xiliang garrison's case of disturbing the people, so he invited Han Rong and Zhong Yao to travel with him. He called a new ship from the Dongting ship officer, and it was this new ship that caused Han.
Rong was even happier than Zhong Yao, and he lay on the side of the boat and watched for a long time.
It is hard to imagine that this is an old man in his 80s.
In contrast, Han Rong lacked interest in the Shixie brothers and did not want to talk about them at all.
Zhou Zhong was very surprised. He knew that Han Rong and Liu Tao and Shi Xie had a good relationship.
Curious, Zhou Zhong knew that Han Rong didn't want to talk, but he still asked Han Rong about his attitude through drinking.
Han Rong changed his enthusiasm just now and frowned with gray brows. "Jiamou, what do you think is the biggest problem with the Confucian school?"
When Zhou Zhong heard this, he became more interested. "I would like to ask Brother Yuan for advice."
"There is no boundary between public and private." Han Rong turned his chopsticks in his hand, dipped them in some wine, and drew a circle on the table. "The Confucian school is related to relatives and distantness, unlike the Mohist school, who pursues equal treatment because it is not in line with human nature.
How many people can treat other people's children the same as their own? In this case, there must be a difference between managing the family and governing the country, and there must be no distinction between public and private. Students are private affairs, and former officials are public affairs. The disciples are equal to each other,
It means that there is no distinction between public and private, or that is, it means that it turns public into private, which is contrary to the ideal of Confucianism to be the public."
Zhou Zhong thought for a while. "According to what Brother Yuan said, wouldn't it be impossible for the world to be a public servant?"
"I dare not assert that the world can be realized, but it will definitely not be realized easily." Han Rong said with a smile: "The reason why ideals are ideals is difficult to achieve. If they are within reach, is it still called ideals? For example,
You, Zhou Jiamou, is your current ideal to become Sikong or to be famous in history?"
Zhou Zhong laughed awkwardly, without an answer.
He could hear Han Rong's ridicule. Although he was promoted to Sikong, he was highly likely to be famous in history, but it was a bit difficult to remain famous in history.
In this dynasty, nearly 100 people had worked as Sikong in 180 years. How many of them could leave biography in history books? Most of them only mentioned their names between the words and lines.
He felt that he was probably one of those Sikongs.
Looking back over the years, he didn't feel that he had any achievements or virtues that could allow him to publish a biography alone.
Considering the influence of his family background, he might also have a few more words, such as writing a sentence "Zhongzi Zhong, Zhongsheng became Sikong" after his biography.
Just when he thought of the emperor's attitude towards his father Zhou Jing, he felt that this might not be very big.
Whenever he thinks of this, he becomes a little anxious.
Seeing Zhou Zhong’s embarrassment, Zhong Yao took the initiative to change the topic. “In line with Brother Yuan’s opinion, how can we clearly distinguish between public and private?"
Han Rong took a sip of wine. "When you are at home, when you are in the official, when you are in the official, when you are in private, when you are in private, when you are in public, you are in public, and when you are in public, you can invite him to drink. But in the court
Before the judgment, I did not want to make any point. After all, I was just a retired old minister, not an official in the court. Not being in his position or doing his own politics is the teaching of the saint."
Zhou Zhong picked up the wine pot and added a lot of wine to Han Rong. "At this moment, I'm chatting, only talking about personal relationships, regardless of justice. It's out of your mouth, it's in my ears. Do you think the Shixie brothers deserve to die?"
"Damn it, but he shouldn't die."
"oh?"
"As a child of Confucianism, he eats the salary of the court and guards the country. When the court suffered, he did not want to serve, but only wanted to seize the country and turn public into private. After the emperor issued an edict, he still did not obey the edict. Could it be that
Don't you deserve to die?"
Zhou Zhong was speechless.
Zhong Yao said, "Then why won't he die?"
Han Rong glanced at Zhong Yao and said meaningfully: "Because he is lucky and has a kind emperor, he is willing to give him a chance to reform himself and redeem his sins."
Zhong Yao felt relieved and then asked, "How can I redeem my merits?"
"I don't know. If I guess, there are only two possibilities: one is to be demoted to common people, and the other is to exile overseas. For the Shixie brothers, this is not an unacceptable result. After all, counting several generations ahead, the Shi family is just
Such a thing.”
He drank the wine in the glass and added another sentence. "Most of the gentry in the world are like this. After a few generations, how many of them are from aristocratic families?"
Zhong Yao thought about it and did not ask again.
He felt that Han Rong was right, and a stone in his heart fell to the ground. He had similarities with Shi Xie, but he did not disobey the imperial edicts like Shi Xie, so he should not have gone to that point.
No matter how bad it is, Zhou Zhong’s Sikong Mansion can be defeated.
Zhou Zhong sighed. "If this can be done, it can be accepted." He raised his wine glass and signaled to Han Rong. "The bystanders are clear, but Brother Yuan is still sober. Some of us are confused by the authorities."
Han Rong laughed and pointed at Zhou Zhong with chopsticks, but said nothing.
Zhou Zhong smiled embarrassedly.
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On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, Zhou Zhong and his party arrived in Quanling.
The Xiangshui Wharf outside Quancheng City is very lively. Boats come and go, almost next to each other, and you can meet the people opposite you with your hands. Zhou Zhong was on a large boat, and his movements were limited, making him slower.
The wheels on both sides of the building immediately attracted the attention of others. Many people came to watch and chatter, and some even asked loudly.
When I learned that it was the new ship of the Dongting Shipman, someone immediately recorded it and prepared to go back and learn more about it.
Zhou Zhong saw it and couldn't help but say, "Where the emperor is the new wind comes from. Since entering Lingling Realm, the people of Quanling have the most outstanding enthusiasm for new things."
Han Rong leaned against the side of the side, looking at all this with enthusiasm. After hearing Zhou Zhong's feelings, he said with a smile: "I think this is a good thing. The emperor stayed in Quanling for a year and had such an educational effect. If he lived there, he would live there.
After ten or eight years, who dares to say that Jiangnan is a barbarian land? The emperor sets an example, how can the children of Confucianism stay out of the matter? When I saw the emperor, I also wanted to ask for an imperial edict to go to a school in Jiangnan to be a teacher, but I was afraid of being old.
I can't pass the exam."
Zhou Zhong was about to speak, but someone shouted: "Han Gong is in his 80s and still has such ambitions, so why should he stick to the exam? If the emperor is not sure, my Quanling County is willing to hire Han Gong as a tribute, and I hope Han Gong will not be able to do so.
abandoned."
Han Rong looked in the voice and saw a slightly dark and strong middle-aged man standing at the bow of a fast ship and raising his hand to greet him. He looked carefully and looked familiar, but he could not remember who it was.
.
Zhong Yao took a look, but suddenly recognized it and shouted: "Is the new Quanling Order Wei Tao and Wei Yuanwei? Zhong Yao in Xiayingchuan, I met with you in Bohai."
Wei Tao was also surprised and quickly asked someone to shake the boat over and get on the boat. He saw Sikong Zhou Zhong again and went forward to salute.
"It was a surprise to see the three wise men in one day." Wei Tao said with a smile: "The three of you came by coincidence. There was a lantern festival today, and the results of the emperor staying for a year will be painted on the lanterns, which can be seen at a glance."