Weird Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1963 Pillow room business, external rumors

Among the various dynasties in China, the Han Dynasty can be said to be the most filial dynasty.If you just look into the reasons, there are many reasons. In fact, the most critical thing is that the Han Dynasty implemented the inspection system for 400 years.

Many people think that filial piety was practiced throughout the Han Dynasty, and filial piety was also very popular in the Han Dynasty. In fact, it was not the case. In the early Han Dynasty, filial piety was not as popular as many people thought.

Filial piety as an ethical concept, of course, did not come into being until the Han Dynasty. Pre-Qin Confucianism had already fully discussed it, but as Liu Xiang said in "Warring States Policy Book Records", "After the death of Zhongni, morality will be destroyed. Up and down are out of order, father and son are not blind, brothers are not in harmony, husband and wife are separated, and they cannot protect their lives.” The concept of filial piety that has maintained the patriarchal system since the Western Zhou Dynasty has been wiped out.

Therefore, it can be said that until Qin Shihuang unified the whole country, filial piety was mainly Confucianism’s own praise of the sages of the Western Zhou Dynasty.

In the early Han Dynasty, the rule of filial piety was indeed emphasized, and there is no lack of historical evidence to prove it. For example, Emperor Hui, Empress Gao, Emperor Wen, and Emperor Jing all issued relevant edicts respecting and praising filial piety and strength. Since Emperor Hui, all the emperors of the Western Han Dynasty also used filial piety as their posthumous title.

However, although all these historical facts can show that the supreme ruler spared no effort to promote filial piety in the early Western Han Dynasty, it cannot prove that filial piety as an ethical norm has been generally recognized and practiced by the society.

It's very interesting that sometimes what the ruler advocates is often something that the whole society lacks, just like the later generations advocate every year...cough cough cough...

If we examine the historical materials a little, it is not difficult to find that filial piety did not become a generally recognized social norm until Emperor Wu.In the early Han Dynasty, there was a folk song that can best reveal the social psychology of filial piety: "Hu regards filial brother to be obedient?"Be good at books and be an official's ear!Hu regards etiquette as righteousness?The family is rich and comes out of the official ears! 』

It shows that the common people at that time had very sharp eyesight...

Then Emperor Wen of the Han made repeated orders to emphasize "filial piety, the great obedience of the world". He advocated filial piety the most vigorously among the emperors in the early Han Dynasty. County, Yunwu Yingling", which also shows from the side that most people in the early Han Dynasty were not very interested in the "filial piety" proposed by Confucianism.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty also said in the imperial edict: "...the filial sons and grandsons of the world are willing to do their best to inherit their relatives. They are forced to do business outside, lack money inside, and lack filial piety..."

Regarding this, Confucianists were very indignant and criticized one after another, saying that those who did not achieve "filial piety" were like killing their fathers and mothers, and that animals were not as good as ordinary animals. standards, so that in the Han Dynasty, there were originally two ways to select talents, one was Maocai, and the other was Xiaolian, but in the middle and late Han Dynasty, there was basically no selection of Maocai. Give Xiaolian...

Because, the threshold for being filial and honest is actually too low and too low. Anyone can do it, even those who have not read scriptures and don't know big characters can still be filial and honest.

So, under such a situation, how can we reflect the nobility of the gentry, the difference between the gentry, the superiority of the gentry, um, the superiority of ordinary people?

Ordinary behavior obviously cannot meet the needs of the children of the gentry, so more and more strange things gradually began to happen, such as Zhao Zi, the robber came to rob the house, Zhao Zi took the initiative to invite the thief to eat in order not to disturb the sick eighty-year-old mother, and said that, in addition to Apart from leaving some clothes and rations for the old lady, other wives and children, money and items, the thieves pick at will, and I will never stop...

Such eagerness actually harmed the thieves, who had no idea and did not dare to strike. They felt that Zhao Zi must have a conspiracy, and he was preparing to get out of this so-called "trap". .

Fortunately, Zhao Zi has not said that the thieves must accept his wife...

Of course, Zhao Zi could not say that he also considered that it was reasonable to give money, but it would be too much to give his wife, so he didn't drag his wife desperately to give it to the thieves.

It can be seen from this that in the late Han Dynasty, in order to seek fame, such strange things among the gentry were already too numerous to mention. The various ugliness made in order to gain attention are in the same line.

So, from a certain point of view, Wang Xiang's so-called "lying on the ice and begging for a carp" is not too much. Well, maybe Wang Xiang was not married at that time?Or is it "burying his wife and begging for a carp"?

And this kind of thing, like the "pillow business" of later generations, can be done, but it's hard to say.Or before it affected my own family, even if I heard about it, I just smiled knowingly, but now I was robbed of the "scene" and lost the position of "protagonist", so I naturally stabbed it out with a single shot, saying that Wang Xiang, you are a stinky XX, in fact, it was also sold, and it was sold three times...

Immediately, the melon was too big, and it fell on the spot with a click.

Wang Xiang was extremely embarrassed.

This kind of feeling is like the press conference of a new movie, and then it was sprayed about whether it was "Pillow business" to get the protagonist, and it also produced relevant evidence, and there were three more, indicating that Wang Xiang slept at least, um , did it three times...

All of a sudden, the sons of the gentry near Yecheng, Jizhou, who had won the first place for Wang Xiang, naturally became indignant. I thought Wang Xiang had a pure face, and I thought you were really unworldly, but it turned out not to be. A man who looks like he has to rely on pillows to gain fame, and the key is that he has sold it three times!

I only sold such a charming figure once, okay? This guy actually sold it three times!three times!And there is evidence for this. If no evidence is caught, who knows how many times this innocent-looking guy has sold it?
Seeing this, Ding Chong coughed, and said: "In the countryside, there are many false rumors, and it may not be the work of Hugh recruiting relatives..." These are all fake reports, they are synthetic, you don't believe them, don't believe them at all.

Immediately another person stood up and said loudly in the field: "I am the Mao family of Langya!"There are rumors all around Langya about Wang Xiuzheng!In the old Langya Wenhui, Wang Xiuzheng had a poem on the spot, "Lying on the ice, I get a carp to support my relatives, and I am extremely filial and sincere, and I go to the heavens"!This is Wang Xiuzheng's own words, presumably it is not a rumor! ? 』

"Oh……"

"I see……"

"Soga..."

There was a lot of discussion among the people.

At this moment, Wang Xiang's brain was in a state of confusion, he didn't know how to argue, his face was flushed, as if blood was about to drip.Who didn't have a moment of arrogance when they were young?At that time, I drank too much, which accounted for part of the factor, and the other part was that I was praised for too long, so I forgot that I didn't have that ability, and I didn't do that...

Just like water turning into oil, qigong, and a certain core, I was a little apprehensive and cautious when I blew it at the beginning, but after a lot of blowing and a long time, even I believed it was true, and then I was hurt. After a beating, he angrily accused the young man of not understanding the rules!

Ding Chong's anger was rising now, and he felt that these young people in front of him really didn't understand the rules!

"Ding Kaozheng, Sikong selects talented people, and the exam is right in Jizhou. His way is correct. However, since we call "virtuous talents", we should put "virtuous people" first. If you have ghosts in your heart, practice deceitful deception, and seek fame and fame, you may lose Sikong. The good intentions also hurt the hearts of Jizhou children..." Su Cheng stood up, looked around, and said in a steady voice, "Now there is only one strategy, and I don't know if Ding Kaozheng and Wang Bangshou are willing to listen? 』

Ding Chong glared at Wang Xiang a few times, and felt that Wang Xiang's current performance was not good enough. He should at least stand up and say "You have defiled filial piety" or something similar. When things get muddled, Ding Chong himself can flick his sleeves and seek escape first.It's good now, why are you staring at me with your eyeballs?
In desperation, Ding Chong forced a smile and said, "You might as well say..."

Su Cheng smiled and pointed to Zhangshui not far away, "Since the king of the list used to be able to lie on the ice and get carp, why not go to the side of Zhangshui to get carp again today, how about it?"At this time, Zhangshui has not yet frozen, and it is not limited to carp, but anyone who catches a fish, feels the filial piety of the king, and casts himself on the shore, we will all bow down, and there is no other word!But I don't know that Ding Kaozheng is the first in the list, what do you think? 』

All the people at the scene immediately echoed, declaring that if Wang Xiang could find a fish to jump ashore automatically at the edge of the Zhangshui River, he would believe the rumors of Wang Xiang before, and would spread the word widely for Wang Xiang so as to promote the fish. its name.

Of course, the opposite means that if Wang Xiang can't do it, then he will also raise his name, but it will not be a good reputation...

"This..." Ding Chong murmured, and suddenly felt a little regretful. He felt that he should have turned his back on the table immediately at the beginning, because at the beginning it was just doubts. Ding Chong could also express that these doubts were aimed at Sikong and Ding Chong himself. Well, there is a reason to turn your face and turn the table, but now, if you turn the table again, the taste of protecting Wang Xiang will be too strong, and even if you turn the table, the effect of stopping the topic is definitely not ideal. With so many people present, this How much does it cost to hit hot searches?

It is still necessary to solve the problem. We cannot let this problem continue to ferment. It is naturally the best way to solve it on the spot. It is not the best way to procrastinate or avoid it.

Otherwise, Cao Cao's examination held in Yecheng, Jizhou would lose its original meaning.

The thoughts in Ding Chong's mind spun rapidly, and he began to weigh the importance of each of them.

Before Ding Chong could make a statement, Judge Rong coughed and consciously focused all his eyes on him, somewhat complacent, and said with a smile: "We definitely don't have any regional views. If you have the ability, we Jizhou scholars should worship you.If you can't find fish from the ice, it may not be that Wang Bangtou deliberately deceived, it must be a little negligence, or the weather is not beautiful...』

After listening to Shen Rong's words, Ding Chong couldn't help staring at Shen Rong for a moment, then nodded slightly, turned to look at Wang Xiang, "Wang Xiuzheng, what do you think?" 』

Wang Xiang knew his own business, lying on the ice and begging for carp, just talking about it, did he really take off his clothes and lie on the ice in winter?Still looking for carp?It's almost like asking for death.Therefore, when Ding Chong asked, naturally he couldn't say there was no problem, but he couldn't say there was a problem either, he just got stuck on the spot and was speechless.

Ding Chong sighed slightly.

It seems that even if Wang Xiang is defended, Wang Xiang may not be able to be a good official.The so-called "official" has one mouth on the top and one mouth on the bottom. If it is like Wang Xiang's current situation, and he can't say anything, how can he be a good "official"?
What's more, the implication of Cai Shenrong's words just now is that the children of Jizhou are not opposed to Ding Chong, nor are they opposed to the examination, but feel that Wang Xiang, an "outsider", has taken the top spot that originally belonged to Yecheng in Jizhou, which caused the children of Jizhou. Only when you are dissatisfied can you have current affairs.

The appointment of Wang Xiang as the top of the list is only to show that Cao Cao will not discriminate against anyone because of the region, and is willing to accept talents from anywhere in the world, but it does not mean that only Wang Xiang can be used as the bone of the daughter. What kind of Li Xiang and Zhao Xiang are used? It is also possible as an example...

"Wang Xiuzheng, you might as well give it a try..." Ding Chong said slowly, which meant that Ding Chong was ready to give up Wang Xiang.

After all, in this era, the examination system has only just begun. The so-called top rankings and street parades are all tricks learned from Hussar Generals. Even Ding Chong himself may not have a deep understanding of the examination system. , under the chaotic situation at the moment, it seems that sacrificing a top spot may not be a big deal, after all, the overall situation is the most important thing.

Wang Xiang stood up in a daze, and walked slowly towards Zhangshui. He knew that he probably couldn't find any fish, and he knew that not only he knew, but most people knew too. It was just that the lie before was just like It's like the emperor's new clothes, it seems to be able to wear it even when you don't talk about it, but once it is pierced, you find that there is nothing naked...

Seeing Wang Xiang walking towards the edge of Zhangshui, Su Cheng and Shen Rong looked at each other, then nodded slightly.Su Cheng turned his head again, and used a color among the crowd beside him...

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Wang Xiang walked slowly to the edge of the Zhangshui River. Before he could think of any countermeasures, someone suddenly shouted: "It's not good!Wang Langjun is going to throw himself into the river! 』

Wang Xiang was taken aback, who?Who wants to throw himself into the river?I?Am I going to throw myself into the river?No?

Wang Xiang couldn't help turning his head to look back, only to see several servants and guards jumping out of the crowd, and then yelling and rushing towards Wang Xiang himself, so frightened that Wang Xiang couldn't help but take a step back, while the river bank Most of the stones are smooth, and one with an unstable center of gravity staggers a little, and then is directly pressed to the ground by the servant guards who rushed over...

Ding Chong and the others were a little farther away, so naturally they couldn't tell whether Wang Xiang bent down to throw himself into the river, or stepped on the pebbles in the river, and his center of gravity was unstable. Anyway, it looked like Wang Xiang was about to throw himself into the river and was held down. Same.

Ding Chong frowned, "Come here, send Wang Langjun back first!" 』

Ding Chong was very disappointed.

In fact, just now Ding Chong asked Wang Xiang to try. On the one hand, it was because of the situation at the scene. On the other hand, it was also a veiled expression to Wang Xiang. If you hold a fish in your hand, and then say that the fish jumped into his arms, or jumped to the shore, others will not be able to distinguish clearly, and this test will naturally pass.

It's a pity that Wang Xiang didn't realize this. Instead, he was pushed down to the ground by someone directly on the bank, and then he was given the so-called "throwing into the river"...

What a fool!

Ding Chong cursed inwardly, but he didn't expect that after less than half a day, he heard almost the same sentence from Cao Cao: "You are really a dull person!" 』

Ding Chong was startled.

Cao Cao waved his hand, and added: "The people of Jizhou are so dull and stubborn that they..."

The Ding family is considered to be the marriage of the Cao family, so Cao Cao's words to Ding Chong are relatively straightforward, without even embellishing too much, Cao Cao sighed again, "You have done a bad job of this matter!" 』

"These people in Jizhou are not because of Wang Jiazi alone, nor because of regional views, but because of the system of wanting to test the truth!" ”Cao Cao said in a deep voice, “Examinations are more important than talents, and inspections are more important than virtues!”Today, at the seat of the examination, there is a great deal of discussion on virtue. Is this the examination of the integrity, or the examination?Youyang fell into the trap of such a traitor! 』

Ding Chong was stunned, and then suddenly realized.

Jizhou people are obviously unwilling to take any new path of talent promotion. The original path is obviously easier and better to get more benefits, while the new examination system is obviously more difficult and even more difficult to follow.

Especially under the auspices of people from Yuzhou, on-site exams and so on, if you don't have much talent, rely on patchwork, or help from customers, how can you stand out and get a good ranking?

Wouldn't this cut off his own future?
Therefore, these Jizhou children, after the list came out, did not talk about any issues about Wang Xiang's own talents and abilities. Putting his head on Wang Xiang's head, the fundamental purpose is to target the examination and correction system, saying that there is a problem with the examination and correction system, or the original inspection system is better...

Cao Cao pondered for a moment, then suddenly laughed, a cold light flashed in his eyes, "If this is the case, then it is so!" 』

When was Cao Cao afraid of anyone?
Since you have chosen to be shameless, everyone might as well be shameless together!
Cao Cao couldn't help thinking of when he found Xu Zijiang back then, if he hadn't made up his mind to play a scoundrel once, he would have been played around by Xu Zijiang!
Could Yecheng be more difficult now than it was back then?When Cao Cao had no official position and no soldiers, he was able to make Xu Zijiang submit. Could it be that he can't do it now?

Cao Cao laughed, his voice was loud, and his body shook the eaves, as if shaking off the snow on the roof, "Interesting!interesting!Hahaha……"

(End of this chapter)