Han Dao world

Chapter 396

Zang Hong walked into Jinyang City.

Before entering the city, he first visited Shisun Rui and Ju Jun to express his gratitude to them.

Without the help of Sun Rui and Ju Jun, Chen Gong and Chen Rong could not rescue him.

After entering the city, Zang Hong first visited Situ Zhao Wen, and then went to Sikong Mansion to meet Zhang Xi.

Seeing Zang Hong, Zhang Xi sighed.He was happy that Zang Hong was safe, but also sad that Zang Hong and Yuan Shao broke up.

Zang Hong used to be the main ally of the Shandong prefecture and county alliance, and the promoter of Yuan Shao becoming the leader of the Shandong gentry, but now he has turned against Yuan Shao, which is very emotional.Yuan Shao, who once ascended to the top and called out, the world responded. After experiencing the incidents of Han Fu and Zhang Miao, he met Zang Hong again. It is hard to believe that he can still lead the Shandong gentry with virtue and pacify the world.

Zhang Xi asked Zang Hong about what he had seen and heard on the road, and Zang Hong took advantage of the opportunity to raise the doubts that had been lingering in his heart for several days.

Xun Yu said that the Son of Heaven wants to be king.

The kingly way is the highest ideal of Confucianism, so Zang Hong naturally couldn't ask for it.But he has two questions:

First, the world is in chaos, and the states and counties are divided. Is this a good time to act kingly?

The second is that although Mencius admired the kingly way, Mencius was also famous for his pedantry.Is it inappropriate to promote Mencius theory at this time?
After listening to Zang Hong's question, Zhang Xi stared at Zang Hong for a while.

"Ziyuan, forgive me. Your father is a general, but not a scholar. He has no knowledge of Confucianism or governance. The emperor recruited you into the court. First, he valued your loyalty, and second, he valued your ability to use soldiers. It's good that you are willing to learn, but you should read more books and think carefully before asking questions, so as not to make the Fang family laugh."

Zang Hong immediately blushed and was furious, but he didn't dare to attack.

First of all, Zhang Xi is a former sage, not to mention teaching him, even teaching his father Zang Min has enough qualifications.

Secondly, what Zhang Xi said is right, their father and son are indeed not famous for their knowledge.In front of a Confucian official like Zhang Xi, his instinctive confidence was insufficient.

Seeing that Zang Hong's speech was not going well, Zhang Xi became more and more displeased, and said in a deep voice: "If nothing else, your aura of grandeur is mixed and impure, so you should take good care of it. After taking office, besides military affairs, you should study classics well, Cultivate your body and cultivate your character, don't just act out of your mind."

Zang Hong was extremely disappointed and retreated disgruntled.

Standing outside the gate of Sikong Mansion, Zang Hongfa was stunned for a while.When he was conscripted into the imperial court, he was originally high-spirited, thinking that he acted in righteousness and deserved to be admired by everyone, but he never thought that Zhang Xi would scold him head-on and face-to-face, making him very angry and depressed.

After thinking for a while, he turned around and went to visit the eunuch Zhao Qi.

Zhao Qi was teaching in the classroom. There were a few disciples sitting in the classroom, and a group sitting in the audience.Some listened with their chins resting on their hands, while others wrote eagerly.When Zang Hong came in, no one looked up.Seeing this, Zang Hong subconsciously slowed down his steps so as not to disturb other people.

Seeing Zang Hong coming in, Zhao Qi turned his head and gave him a wink. A middle-aged man standing beside him nodded in greeting, walked over quickly, and signaled Zang Hong to follow him.

"Mr. Zang, this way please."

The two came to the side yard.The side yard is not big, but it is kept very clean.The west of the hall is the bedroom, and the east of the hall is the study. There is a big case in it, which is full of paper and pens.Two young scholars were copying at their desks. When they heard Zang Hong's footsteps, they looked up with surprise on their faces.

"Senior brother, this is..." one of the young men put down his pen and asked while rubbing his hands.

The middle-aged man smiled and said, "This is Zang Junziyuan, who just entered the court from the Kanto. This is his companion Chen Junshijun, who is also a righteous man."

"It turned out to be you." The young man stood up to support the case and gestured to Zang Hong. "Gao Yu in Zhuo County, styled Ziyan, met Zang Jun and Chen Jun."

Zang Hong and Chen Rong bowed their hands and returned the salute.

Gao You walked out of the study and made a half circle around Zang Hong. "I heard that Zang Jun also studied Mencius?"

Zang Hong was at a loss.He has no research on Mencius, and he has never published his views on Mencius before.The visit to Zhao Qi this time is not to ask for knowledge, but to visit the elders and seniors.

Just as he was about to speak, Gao You said again: "A brother who teaches in Hedong said that Mr. Zang has some opinions on the juxtaposition of "Mencius" with "The Analects of Confucius" and "Book of Filial Piety". You are not talented, can I ask for advice?"

Zang Hong was stunned, and then surprised.

He came all the way from Hedong, and the speed was not slow, but the news from Hedong was sent to Taiyuan in advance, and the efficiency was really amazing.

Looking at the papers full of cases, Zang Hong suddenly had an illusion.It is said that the emperor is poor, but now it seems that there are at least two things that the emperor does not lack, one is horses, and the other is paper.Where there are horses, there is no shortage of cavalry, and where there is paper, there is no shortage of scholars.In time, the Son of Heaven not only has an advantage in force, but is also able to compete with the Kanto academically.

"I don't dare to ask for advice." Zang Hong said. "It's just that I have some questions that I don't understand. If Gao Jun can clear up my doubts, Hong will be very grateful."

Although Zhang Xi's words are harsh, facts are facts, and learning is indeed not his forte.Not to mention sub-books like "Mencius", even the Five Classics of Confucianism, his attainments are very limited, and he will only humiliate himself if he competes with real scholars.

Gao You suddenly nodded. "Let's listen to it. If I can explain it, I will explain it for you, so as not to waste the teacher's time."

Chen Rong on the side couldn't hold back. "Rong is also presumptuous. Dare to ask Gao Jun to study with the eunuch for a few years, and he can actually ask and answer for the teacher?"

Gao You laughed, but before he could speak, the middle-aged man on the side smiled and said: "Junior Brother Gao is an introduction to art, and his enlightenment teacher is Lu Ziqian."

Chen Rong's face changed slightly, and he was immediately discouraged.

Zang Hong was also taken aback, and looked at Gao You again.

In terms of learning, among contemporary scholars, Lu Zhi is one of the top few scholars.Gao Yu studied under Lu Zhi and brought art into Zhao Qi's school. Naturally, his ambition was to learn, not Liu Bei and Gongsun Zan's registered disciples who wanted to gain Lu Zhi's reputation.Discuss knowledge with such people, they are not qualified at all.

Zang Hong cupped his hands in greeting. "Gao Jun introduced the art, is it because of "Mencius"?"

Gao induced a smile. "Although it's not entirely true, it's not much worse. When I was studying under Master Lu, I heard Master Lu talk about Mencius, but the time was too short to get the profound meaning. I heard that Master Zhao studied "Mencius" intensively. Chase all the way, ask for help day and night."

He looked at Zang Hong, with a wider smile on his face. "Zang Jun criticized "Mencius", presumably because he thinks "Mencius" is a Zishu, and the person is too pedantic and argumentative. Is it exaggerated?"

Zang Hong smiled and said, "Isn't it?"

"Of course not." Gao You said: "Let's put it this way, Dong Zhongshu wrote "Spring and Autumn Fanlu" and legislated for the Han family, making Confucianism the only one. Now that Master Zhao is explaining "Mencius", it should revitalize the Han Dynasty and reborn Confucianism The deep meaning here is not something that can be understood by hearsay. If Zang Jun is interested in learning, he can live in Taiyuan for a year or a half. Starting from the study of chapters and sentences, he will study Mencius and his words in depth. In the future, when he becomes an official, he will be able to make rapid progress with holy meaning If they coincide with each other, it is not a problem to make contributions."

Zang Hong and Chen Rong glanced at each other and couldn't help laughing out loud.

Listening to Gao You's meaning, if you don't understand Mencius, how can you be a good official?It's really a scholar's opinion.

Chen Rong coughed and put away his smile. "To tell you the truth, Mr. Zang has been appointed by His Majesty as the prefect of Yanmen, and he must go to the post as soon as possible. I am afraid that he will not be able to study in Taiyuan."

Gao You listened, and immediately lost interest. "It turned out to be a martial artist, so that's all." After speaking, he shook his sleeves and went straight back to the house.

The corners of Zang Hong's mouth twitched, and anger flashed in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)