Han Dao world

Chapter 502 Ideals and Realities

For a long time, Liu Xie has avoided directly instilling knowledge beyond this era to someone, but instead guides them to think for themselves.

Knowledge is only the result, and the thinking mode that derives knowledge is the real essence.If you don't break the inherent thinking mode, even if you give them a whole set of encyclopedias, it will only be effective for a while, and it won't take long for them to return to the original path.

Among the schools of Confucianism, Mohism, Taoism, and Legalism, Confucianism is the school with the most self-innovating ability, but they have a ceiling that cannot be broken through, and that is the worship of sages.Even if they have in fact broken through the doctrines of the sages, they still have to maintain obedience to the sages on the surface.

When the vitality is strong enough, this seemingly contradictory behavior can go hand in hand. On the one hand, it expresses compliance with the teachings of the sages, and on the other hand, it makes actual adjustments.Confucianism evolved from Confucian classics in the Han Dynasty to metaphysics. Once it was discovered that it had gone astray, some people advocated restoration and looked for a new way out.

But when the vitality declines, the sages become an unbearable pressure. Generation after generation of elites can only circle around in smaller and smaller circles, not daring to go one step further.Confucianism has become an ideological shackle and can no longer guide social progress.

The decline of Confucian classics at the end of Han Dynasty was the first major crisis of Confucianism.At this time, Confucianism still has enough vitality. If you can take this opportunity to break through the ceiling, you will have the opportunity to see another heaven.

If he can do this, what he will get is not just a revived dynasty, but a strong civilization.

The future is vast and fascinating.

Xun Yun dared not speak.Cai Yan lowered his eyelids, Jia Xu stroked his beard, a little lost in thought.

They are all smart people who can understand Liu Xie's implication, but none of them dare to answer easily.

Questioning the sages is not something that everyone dares to do.If this spread, they might be impeached as courtiers. Facing the emperor's ignorant words, they dared not dissuade them.

Liu Xie was not surprised.

He was already very relieved that they didn't refute on the spot.

Jia Xu asked suddenly. "Your Majesty, do you believe that people can ascend in the daylight?"

Liu Xie turned to look at him and was silent for a moment. "It seems that there is no hard evidence that it is definitely impossible." He paused, and then said: "Of course, this does not mean that the Taoism of the Heavenly Master Tao cannot verify the authenticity. As long as you send someone to Bashu to open the grave for an autopsy, you will naturally know Zhang Ling and Zhang Heng's Day Ascension is true or false."

Jia Xu couldn't help showing a smile. "Does Your Majesty want to do this?"

"No need." Liu Xie smiled. "Because I didn't believe it at first. Wang Zhi's expression was disturbed. He was obviously guilty. I just didn't want to expose him. The Taoism of Heavenly Masters has a solid foundation in the Bashu area. Right now, they need to maintain their dignity. In the future, it will be corrected slowly. .”

Jia Xu nodded with a smile.

Liu Xie said again: "Ascension in the daytime is too far away. It can be saved and ignored. Those who are interested can study it slowly. It is feasible to increase the average life expectancy by a few years. Changqian, I have a task for you."

"Please order, Your Majesty."

"Discuss with Wang Zhi to see if he can announce the art of keeping the capacity. You have also seen that Liangzhou is cold and windy, and both men and women have rough skin. If there is a way to make people keep For his appearance, I think there will be many people who are willing to appreciate him. Even if it costs some money, they are willing to do so. Ling Shi, are you right?"

Cai Yan covered her mouth and smiled. "It's really such a wonderful skill. I'm willing to get a few more deals, even if it's flattery."

"Pfft—" Jia Xu couldn't hold back, and sprayed out a mouthful of tea.He took out his handkerchief and wiped his beard. "Your Majesty, the new year is approaching, so you won't have to pay your salary this year?"

Liu Xie looked embarrassed and deliberately lowered his face. "Didn't it be agreed, today I will only talk about Taoism, not business affairs."

This time, even Cai Yan couldn't hold back and laughed out loud. "It turns out that His Majesty has already prepared and said something first."

Xun Yun was stunned. "Your Majesty, last year... didn't you pay your salary?"

Liu Xieyang raised his hand, not wanting to discuss this topic any more.

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Ke Bi Neng was shocked. "The imperial court has not paid salary for two consecutive years?"

"It's not a salary, it's a New Year's reward." Xun Yun quickly corrected. "According to the usual practice, during the New Year, the imperial court will distribute rewards to the ministers to show their favor. Now the imperial court is in a difficult situation, so it has not been issued."

"Then... is there any relief?"

"The Son of Heaven is trying to find a way to raise money." Xun Yun said sincerely, "I will try my best to do what the imperial court promised you. If you don't believe me, you can ask the people in Liangzhou, especially those Qiang people who have just naturalized. Look at whether the food that the court promised them was in short supply."

Ke Bi Neng looked Xun Yun seriously, and reluctantly believed it.One of the important reasons why he was willing to become a minister was that he had encountered a snowstorm and needed the emperor to provide food relief. Otherwise, a large number of people would starve to death after eating frozen meat next spring.

"It's really not easy for the emperor." Ke Bineng was in a complicated mood.The emperor of the Han Dynasty was so embarrassed that he beat the Xianbei people to pieces.When they regain their strength, will the Xianbei still have a chance to dominate the grassland?
"The past two years have been much better, and the most difficult time has passed." Xun Yun was full of confidence. "A few years ago, I couldn't even eat food. Now it's just that there is no New Year's reward, and I can still eat enough. In another three to five years, all problems can be solved."

Ke Bi Neng looked at Xun Yun, but said nothing.

For some reason, although he felt that what Xun Yun said was unrealistic, he was willing to believe Xun Yun.

The reason is simple, there is light in Xun Yun's eyes, the light of self-confidence.

Once upon a time, like Xun Yun, he believed that all difficulties could be overcome.

"When will the emperor see me?"

"Soon." Xun Yun said: "The commander-in-chief waits for two more days, and when you get familiar with the etiquette, the emperor can receive you. You don't want to be rude when we meet for the first time, do you?"

Ke Bi Neng looked at Xun Yun with a slight smile on his lips.

He knew in his heart that the delay in seeing him by the emperor of the Han family was definitely not because of any etiquette issues, but because of his sincerity.In addition, it is also possible that they are waiting for the wolf rider to return to camp, and how to receive him depends on the wolf rider's record.

If the wolf cavalry returns with a big victory, it proves that the Han people have obvious advantages even on the grassland, then he can't expect the emperor of the Han family to give him any good looks.If the wolf cavalry lost a lot, or even failed miserably, and the emperor of the Han family's ambitions for the grassland were frustrated, the situation would be different.

Ke Bineng is also waiting for this result.

"Is there any news about wolf riding recently?" Ke Bineng asked pretending to be relaxed.

"Has the commander received any news recently?" Xun Yun asked rhetorically.

"No."

"Nor do we." Xun Yun frowned slightly. "The wolf rider is missing, and there has been no news for several days."

Kebi was startled. "Where is the last location?"

Xun Yun thought for a while, and then said a very awkward place name. "A private canal to the North Sea."

Ke Bineng's cheeks twitched and he rubbed his fingers. "I'm afraid this is the main force of meeting Xianbei in the west."

(End of this chapter)