Chapter 309 The dispute between ancient and modern literature and scriptures? Confucian experts, help the defense!
Looking at Sima Hui's leaving figure, Liu Bian secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
If Zheng Xuanzheng can really be brought into the imperial court, it will be beneficial to the implementation of the education system without any harm.
After all, in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, there were only a handful of people who could be recognized by both ancient and modern classics scholars, and Zheng Xuan was the most important one among them, who could be called Taishan Beidou.
"teacher."
However, Liu Bian was still concerned and asked secretly: "We are so desperate to recruit ancient and modern scholars into the court. According to the previous interpretation, isn't it going to trigger a war?"
It is worth mentioning that.
Taixue uses Confucian classics as its teaching materials.
Since the end of the Western Han Dynasty, there has been a struggle between ancient wenjing and modern wenjing.
The Jinwen Jing was written in the official script that was popular at that time, while the Guwen Jing came out later and was written in the ancient characters of the Warring States Period. At the same time, the words, chapters and explanations of the scriptures are also different.
In addition, the attitudes towards Confucius in ancient and modern scriptures are also different.
Jinwen Jingxue believes that the Six Classics were all written by Confucius, and regards Confucius as the "prime king" who relied on the ancients to reform the system; it focuses on elucidating the "minor meanings" of the scriptures, and advocates understanding the classics and applying them; represented by Dong Zhongshu, He Xiu, etc., the most important thing is "Spring and Autumn"
"The Legend of Gongyang".
Jinwen Jingxue regards Confucius as an educator and thinker, so the order of the Five Classics is set as "Poetry", "Book", "Li", "Yi", and "Spring and Autumn", from the shallower to the deeper;
However, ancient classics worship the Duke of Zhou and regard Confucius as the forefather who "narrates without writing, believes in but loves the ancients"; it focuses on exegesis and has weak connection with real political issues; represented by Liu Xin, Jia Kui, etc., the most emphasis is on "The Rites of Zhou"
.
Classical classics regards Confucius as a historian, and sets the order of the Five Classics as "Yi", "Book", "Poetry", "Li", and "Spring and Autumn", arranged in chronological order.
certainly!
These are some forms of difference.
The real source of struggle is the struggle for interests.
The Doctors of the Five Classics appointed by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty were all from Jinwen Jingxue. Jinwen Jingxue had long monopolized official scholarship in the Han Dynasty. If you wanted to become an official in the dynasty, you had to test your mastery of the Five Classics. In other words, Jinwen Jingxue had monopolized official positions in the Han Dynasty from then on.
At the end of the Western Han Dynasty, Wang Mang usurped power and put forward the idea of "Wang Tian" to nationalize the land. He used the "Li" of Zhou Dynasty" about the well field system as a basis for his current theory.
"Zhou Li" belongs to the ancient classics, and the status of ancient classics has been improved. During the reign of Emperor Ping, five doctors of ancient classics were established to compete with modern classics.
Then at the beginning of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Liu Xiu used prophecies to consolidate his power. After taking the throne, he advocated Modern Classics, abolished Ancient Classics, and established the Fourteenth Doctor of Modern Classics, once again establishing the dominant position of Modern Classics in official scholarship.
However, the minister ordered Han Xin to write a book about the ancient texts "Fei Shi Yi" and "Zuo Shi Chun Qiu", but Dr. Fan Sheng opposed it. He argued with Han Xin and others, and reported fourteen things that were wrong in "Zuo Shi".
Take thirty-one things.
...
Since then, the ancient and modern classics have been constantly fighting, and scholars from the two groups have been quarreling in various ways. The ultimate goal is just to make the scriptures they have learned become official knowledge of the imperial court, in order to obtain substantial benefits.
At the end of the Han Dynasty, ancient scholars such as Ma Rong and Zheng Xuan also adopted modern and ancient texts, and all the great scholars in the world also began to draw on the strengths of others. Nowadays, the dispute over ancient texts is beginning to subside.
And now!
If Liu Bian wants to popularize education and promote imperial examinations, it is inevitable that he will encounter corresponding problems. The dispute between ancient and modern scriptures will surely resurface again, and the struggle will even be far greater than that of the previous dynasty.
In this way, how can Liu Bian not worry?
"Don't worry, Mr. Ben."
But the Military Advisor Alliance's attitude was calm, and even in words, it was full of confidence: "Some of the ancient and modern scripture materials you have collected have been studied by experts, and they have grasped their respective characteristics."
"The purpose of the experts asking you not to limit the study of ancient and modern classics is to cause a war between ancient and modern classics. Without going through a major struggle, it will be difficult to determine our official textbooks."
"During Emperor Ling's time, the Xiping Stone Classic was used as an official teaching material, and we also need to create something similar. It should not only be compatible with the essence of ancient and modern classics, but also completely quell the dispute between ancient and modern classics."
"Only when the official textbooks are completed, can we gradually popularize education according to the basic principles of primary school, junior high school, and advanced levels. Otherwise, universal education will be a waste!"
Liu Bian asked anxiously: "Are experts confident that they can win against these guys? They tinker with these things all day long, and they must have mastered them long ago. Modern experts may not be their opponents."
"certainly!"
The Military Advisor Alliance naturally understands this: "Experts have already expected this, but choosing this way is not only to unify the teaching materials for Master Bian, but more importantly, it can also help modern experts understand the classics in the eyes of the ancients."
"As for whether you can win the argument, the key lies in the momentum of both parties. If the momentum of the modern scripture is strong, the ancient scripture will definitely fall into the lower category. If the ancient scripture is stronger, the modern scripture will definitely fall into the lower category."
"The master debate can organize a debate, with ancient and modern classics sending representatives to fight, and Zheng Xuan, Sima Hui and other people who have studied both ancient and modern classics as judges, and sending people to record the arguments and arguments of both sides."
"Experts can conduct analysis based on these arguments and arguments, as well as the professional summaries, comments and analysis by Zheng Xuan, Sima Hui and others, and strive to seek common ground while reserving differences. You, Mr. Bian, will personally go out on behalf of the imperial power and prepare the first edition of the textbook first."
"At the same time, we agreed to revise the teaching materials one year or two years later, and both parties agreed to continue the debate. This would gradually consume both sides, and at the same time promote the study of both ancient and modern classics, and finally successfully integrate them, completely quelling the dispute between ancient and modern classics.
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"As long as this debate ends successfully, for Mr. Bian, it will not only solve the problem of teaching materials, but also convince the world's great scholars, and it will be a critical step towards popularizing education."
Damn it!
Liu Bian was so impressed that he fell to the ground.
Experts are indeed experts, and their focus is not just knowledge.
This kind of problem that has caused headaches for emperors throughout the ages has become something that can be used by experts, even from top to bottom, to deepen the problem of universal education.
"Been taught a lesson!"
Liu Bian's anxious heart was completely relieved this time: "Just right! Now Xi Zhicai is also serving as the public transport department. Let Sima Hui recruit the world's great scholars first. When Cao Cao captures Runan, Xi Zhicai takes office. Sima Hui
Take over again."
"Oh right."
The Military Advisor Alliance suddenly remembered something and reminded: "Because Xi Zhicai has never experienced farming, the experts assigned him some helpers to serve as subordinate officers of the county guard."
Liu Bian also had this concern: "I also had this question, but I forgot about it when I got busy. I will take a pen to record it now, and we will discuss it together to see who is more suitable."
"good."
The Alliance of Military Advisors responded: "Master Bian, record it, there are Wang Jing, Sima Lang..."
Liu Bian picked up his pen and started recording.
****
Changping County.
outside the city.
Wolf Riding Camp.
At this moment, in the Chinese army's tent, Lu Bu was standing in front of a simple diagram, frowning and thinking: "This is a schematic diagram of wolf pack tactics drawn by my general based on today's actual battle."
"Although we crushed our opponents with an absolute advantage in this battle, in terms of the cooperation within our army, it seems that it is still somewhat unsatisfactory."
"The main reason I called you here tonight is to let everyone speak freely and chat with each other about their true thoughts. After all, this is the first practical application of wolf pack tactics since the formation of our wolf cavalry."
Ever since Lu Bu received the Wolf Pack Tactics given by His Majesty the Emperor, he has been studying it every day, and even often discussed it with Xu Rong and others until late at night. His mastery of the Wolf Pack Tactics has reached a certain level.
But......
Lu Bu thought that after months of training, the Wolf Cavalry had successfully mastered the wolf pack tactics, but when it came to actual application, it was still far from what he had imagined.
The ideal is beautiful, but the reality is skinny.
Lu Bu was unconvinced from the bottom of his heart, and he vowed to chew off this bone so that he could truly have a place in Nanyang Hanting and not be replaced by anyone else.
At that moment, General Han Dang took the lead to take a step forward and bowed his body: "Since the general allows us to speak freely, Han will say a few words first to provide everyone with an idea."
"good."
Lu Bu nodded affirmatively: "Yi Gong said it bluntly, and we will listen attentively."
Han Dang sighed, thinking about today's battle, and suddenly became angry: "The general thought that everyone wanted to express themselves too much and ignored our respective division of labor."
"Actually, the general himself also has this problem. When he entered through the gap, he always wanted to kill the traitor general as soon as possible and take the credit for himself. This led to a risky advance and it was difficult for the soldiers behind him to follow up in time."
"Fortunately, today's opponent's formation is in chaos. If it were other opponents, especially Wuhuan and Xianbei who are good at riding and shooting on the grassland, they would definitely seize this gap and launch a counterattack."
Lu Bu was also touched by Han Dang's self-examination and the questions he raised. At the same time, he learned something completely new from the tactics given by His Majesty the Emperor.
"kindness."
Lu Bu nodded with interest and said softly: "I'm afraid this is the meaning of the wolf pack tactic. One must obey the collective. General Yi Gong, you raised this point very well."
"Is there anyone else?"
Lu Bu glanced at the generals in the tent.
Immediately.
The little overlord Sun Ce took a step forward and clasped his fists: "In this sudden attack, the general is indeed a little aggressive. This is because the general failed to focus on the overall situation and strictly implement the wolf pack tactics."
"There will be a deep review at the end."
"but......"
After Sun Ce handed over his hand and apologized, the conversation changed: "In addition, the general thought that the team responsible for harassing and shooting on the outside also had some problems. Their speed is too slow. It may be possible to surround and kill the infantry, but if the cavalry is used, it will definitely fail."
"You know, we..."
"..."
One or two people took the lead in reflection, and the discussion in the military tent quickly became heated.
Everyone continued to review and self-examine, criticize and self-criticize, and gained a deeper and deeper understanding of the practical application of wolf pack tactics.
In fact, everyone can also put forward corresponding opinions on how to improve daily training, and conduct tactical deductions and simulations for the next conquest of Yuan Shu and Zhang Miao.
certainly!
As the leader of the Wolf Riders, Lu Bu was the one who benefited the most from the entire discussion process.
After all, he focused on the overall situation from the beginning, and each of his generals focused on their own division of labor. When combined, they all became Lu Bu's nourishment.
"Report—!"
Just as the Wolf Cavalry School Captain was having a heated discussion.
Suddenly, a long announcement sounded outside the tent.
Everyone immediately stopped discussing and turned to look.
However, I saw some soldiers hurriedly entering the tent. They leaned over and said, "General, Cao Cao has sent someone to ask you to go to the Central Army to discuss politics."
Lu Bu knew that it must be for tomorrow's war, so he nodded without hesitation and said: "Okay, my general will be here later."
The soldier raised his hands and said, "Here."
Immediately.
He bowed and left the military tent.
Lu Bu glanced at the generals and said softly: "The opinions everyone raised today are very good. You should think more about them when you get back. We will discuss them again after I, the general, come back."
All the lieutenants raised their hands in unison: "Here."
now.
Cao Jun's camp.
Central army, big tent.
After listening to Cao Chun's report on the battle situation, Cao Cao couldn't help but feel shocked: "Oh? I really didn't expect that Lu Bu's current cavalry fighting strength has reached this level."
"I have to admit it."
Even Cao Cao, who was proficient in the art of war and formation, couldn't help but praise: "Such an exquisite tactical arrangement, even Cao may not be able to come up with it."
On the side, Cheng Li twirled his beautiful beard under his chin and thought for a moment: "Just looking at the tactical advancement process, bows and arrows can suppress, encircle, attack, and penetrate."
"I think this is something that Lu Bu could not do before. I really don't know what he went through in Nanyang to achieve such a significant improvement in a short period of time."
"oh!"
Cao Chun suddenly remembered something: "I heard that the wolf pack tactics currently being trained by the Wolf Cavalry is a combat plan tailor-made by His Majesty for the Wolf Cavalry. Lu Bu is the Wolf King, also known as the Alpha Wolf, the Eighth Colonel.
Wei Nai is one of the eight great wolf generals, also known as Yalang."
"As for the soldiers, it seems..."
Cao Chun tried hard to recall the conversation he had with Cao Xing and others on the way home: "It seems to be called wolf pawns. The entire combat plan can be roughly divided into two types. One is the wolf pack strategy with wolf generals as the mainstay, and the other is the wolf pack strategy with wolf generals as the mainstay.
It’s a wolf king tactic that focuses on the wolf king.”
Cao Cao's eyes suddenly lit up and he was shocked: "Oh? Is this happening?"
Cao Chun said with absolute certainty: "Yes, it's absolutely true."
"I didn't expect that."
Cao Cao was amazed: "Our Majesty is not only proficient in foot combat, but also proficient in cavalry combat. A man like Lu Bu can become so powerful in your hands."
"yes!"
Cheng Li was even more filled with emotion: "I heard that His Majesty has a photographic memory and the ability to memorize extensive knowledge. It seems that he has gone through all the books in the imperial collection, and many unknown classics came to him immediately."
"The rice field fish ecosystem seems to have been found in a certain book, as well as some methods of smelting iron and forging weapons. What's more, His Majesty is truly well-read."
Cao Cao nodded with great interest and said with emotion: "There is hope for the revitalization of the Han Dynasty. Maybe in the future, I, Cao Cao, can really become the general who conquers the west and open up territory for the imperial court."
"Uh... that..."
"General!"
Cao Chun cupped his hands and clasped his fists, and interrupted: "The general has an unkind request, I don't know whether to say it or not."
Cao Cao smiled faintly: "Zihe, are you still polite to me? Just say so."
"That's right."
Cao Chun did not talk nonsense and said bluntly: "I heard from General Cao of the Leopard Cavalry that the court will hold a riding competition next year. The general wants Zilie and others to try it out and try to be selected as a Wolf Cavalry or a Leopard Cavalry.
Riding, experience it for two or three years."
"This is a good thing!"
Cao Cao's eyes suddenly brightened and he agreed without hesitation: "Not only should Zilie go, but Ang'er, Heng'er and others should also go together. There is no harm in learning more skills."
Cao Chun was overjoyed: "Thank you so much, general."
Cao Cao smiled faintly: "I should thank you."
"Report—!"
At this moment, a long announcement sounded outside the tent.
Cao Cao turned around and looked.
But seeing his own soldiers hurriedly enter the account, he leaned over and held his hands in his hands, saying: "General, General Lu, General Huang is here."
Cao Cao waved his hand: "Let them come in."
The soldier raised his hands and said, "Here."
Immediately.
Cao Cao returned to the top, and the civil and military personnel lined up on both sides.
After Lu Bu and Huang Zhong entered the tent, they stood directly to one side, waiting for the discussion.
Not long after.
All the soldiers gathered together.
Cao Cao said formally: "Okay, now that everyone has arrived, let's get started! Regarding tomorrow's battle, this is how my general has arranged it."
"Our army should use the east gate as the main attack gate, the north and south gates as sheep attack gates, and Cao Chun's cavalry as the west gate. General Lu and Huang will hide outside the north gate. When they escape, they will launch a strong attack on Yuan Shu and Zhang Miao's army.
, chase and kill.”
"North Gate?"
Huang Zhong was the first to be stunned: "General Cao, according to your strategy of surrounding three buildings, we should be at the west gate. Why should we hide outside the north gate? This is probably unreasonable."
"That's true on the surface."
Cao Cao smiled faintly and explained casually: "But General Huang may not know that there is a counselor under Yuan Shu's account who is proficient in the art of war. If we set up the formation like this, he will definitely see through it."
"Therefore, although the west gate was left for Yuan Shu to escape, there is no way he could use the west gate. Although the south gate is not far from Chen County, I can imagine that the same will be true for the other side."
"Yes!"
Cao Cao was extremely sure: "I have concluded that with our formation like this, Yuan Shu will break through from the north gate, enter Zheqiu City as quickly as possible, and then wait for an opportunity to escape back to Runan."
Huang Zhong knew that Cao Cao was right, so he could only hold up his hands and say: "The general is the chief general of Yuzhou, and Huang Zhong naturally obeys the order."
Cao Cao smiled faintly: "General, don't worry, the traitor will definitely be like this."
Immediately.
He turned his head and glanced to one side: "Liu Ye!"
Liu Ye cupped his hands and said, "Here."
"Have the siege ballistas been inspected?"
"rest assured."
Liu Ye was extremely sure: "Everything has been checked and there is no problem."
Cao Cao felt relieved, and his eyes immediately fell on Lu Bu and Huang Zhong: "Lü Bu, Huang Zhong!"
The two of them cupped their hands and said, "Yes."
"I wonder if Your Majesty has mentioned to you, what is the purpose of Cao inviting Wolf Cavalry and Leopard Cavalry to Yuzhou to participate in the war this time?"
"kindness."
Huang Zhong nodded: "Your Majesty has briefly mentioned something, saying that he wants to defeat Yuan Shu before winter and completely bring Runan back to the imperial court. Is that correct?"
"Indeed."
"but......"
Cao Cao took up the conversation and continued to explain: "This is just one of the factors, and another important reason is that the power of the ballistae is so powerful that the city wall made of plain earth cannot withstand its huge power."
"If Yuan Shu and Zhang Miao were defeated and escaped repeatedly, it would mean that our army would need to use crossbows to attack the city many times. In this way, even if Runan is taken back, it will still cause trouble to the next governor of Runan.
It must be troublesome."
"Yes!"
Cao Cao finally concluded: "We have discussed and invited Wolf Cavalry and Leopard Cavalry to fight against Yuan Shu and Zhang Miao. We will surround Yuan Shu and Zhang Miao as much as possible and kill them. If Zhang Miao and Yuan Shu can be killed, then all counties in Runan will be defeated."
It will definitely be determined by passing on the message."
Huang Zhong nodded slowly: "So that's it! In this case, the task of killing Zhang Miao and Yuan Shu is left to my Leopard Cavalry. If you have the strength to surround and kill his troops, you can leave it to General Lu's Wolf Cavalry."
Cao Cao's eyes turned to Lu Bu: "If General Cao can provide a detailed map of Changping County, I will be more confident about the mission of wolf cavalry to surround Yuan Shu and Zhang Miao!"
"good."
Cao Cao said loudly: "Zhongde, remember to send a detailed map of Changping County to General Lu."
Cheng Li cupped his hands and said, "Here."
"That being the case..."
Cao Cao glanced at the soldiers: "We will launch the final decisive battle against Changping County early tomorrow morning. Each army will return to camp to prepare, recharge their batteries, and strive to capture Changping in one battle."
All the soldiers raised their hands in unison: "Here."
Each leader will return to the camp to prepare relevant matters.
Lu Bu continued to discuss with the Eighth Colonels based on the map sent.
The next day, early morning.
The rooster crows the dawn, and the morning glow fills the sky.
Yuan Shu and Zhang Miao hurried to the east gate and stared at the huge siege equipment set up outside. In an instant, their eyes were as wide as bells and their expressions suddenly changed. The soldiers at the head of the city were even more frightened, and they continued to debate:
"What is that thing? Why have I never seen it before?"
"Yeah! It feels pretty bluffing, but I don't know how powerful it is."
"From the appearance, this thing looks a bit like a crossbow. Could it be for archery?"
"Did you see that one has already been assembled?"
"So big!"
"..."
Yuan Shu was shocked and asked hurriedly: "Zixiang, you are familiar with military books, do you know what this is?"
Yan Xiang frowned and shook his head in embarrassment: "I'm really holding my fists, I don't know!"
"kindness?"
Yuan Shu was stunned and turned to stare at Yan Xiang: "You don't even know you?"
Yan Xiang nodded: "I really don't know it, but my lord, if your guess is right, it should be derived from a catapult. Although it appears in the form of a crossbow, it only increases its strength after all."
"Catapult?"
Yuan Shu is naturally aware of this kind of thing, it is currently the most popular siege equipment in the world.
But the siege equipment in front of me is obviously much more powerful than the catapult: "Brother Meng Zhuo, what do you think?"
Zhang Miao looked confused and shook his head to express his ignorance: "It doesn't look like a catapult, but more like a giant crossbow. Maybe it's that kind of specially made crossbow, specially used for attacking cities?"
"Damn it!"
Yuan Shu vaguely felt that something was wrong: "Cao Ah Man has indeed innovated the siege equipment. No matter what this thing is called, it must be more powerful than a catapult. We have to guard against it."
Yan Xiang cupped his hands and said: "My lord is wise."
But......
Yuan Shu had no way to take precautions at all, but asked in a low voice: "Zixiang, how did Cao Cao arrange the four gates?"
Yan Xiang sighed, and naturally understood Yuan Shu's thoughts. Although he was a little unhappy, he still answered honestly: "As we expected, there are three towers around, leaving only the west gate for our army to escape. There must be someone outside the city."
ambush."
"What about the strength of the guards at the North Gate and South Gate?"
"The number of troops is about five thousand, not too many, but not many."
"Who is the Lord?"
"Xiahou Dun at the north gate and Xiahou Yuan at the south gate are powerful generals of Cao's army."
Yuan Shu became more uneasy and asked tentatively: "Zixiang, if we can't hold on, what are the chances of breaking through from the north and south gates?"
To be honest, Yan Xiang never thought about defeat. In his mind, although Changping County was not big, it was really easy to sustain it for several months. After all, this was a city defense, not a field battle.
"If we break through..."
But since Yuan Shu had asked the question, Yan Xiang could only think carefully: "I suggest you break out from the north gate, enter Zheqiu City, and then find a way back to Runan."
"North Gate?"
Yuan Shu couldn't help but frown: "But isn't the North Gate closer to Xinji?"
Yan Xiang nodded: "That's right! Because of this, Cao Cao must not have thought that we would break out from the north gate. He would concentrate his main force on the east gate and the south gate, and concentrate his ambush on the west gate. The defense force of the north gate would be the weakest.
"
Yuan Shu suddenly realized: "Okay, if we can't hold on anymore, we will break out from the north gate."
Yan Xiang handed over his hand: "Don't worry, my lord, Changping is not that easy to break! We have temporarily reinforced all the city walls, filled all the gaps, and the city defense is very strong."
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