Great Qin's son-in-law

Chapter 249 A poor family is not cold, and a noble family is not expensive! (first update)
The next day.

Mao time has not yet arrived.

The sky is at the intersection of light and dark.

The surrounding area of ​​Ji Que was crowded with people, many of them were wearing high crowns, standing on their toes, looking up into Ji Que, their eyes full of curiosity.

The news about Ji Que last night has spread throughout the city.

Especially without regard to background, family status, respect and other conditions, it caused an uproar in the city. The humble scholars looked excited and geared up, wanting to stand out in this grand meeting and prove that their talents are not inferior to those noble scholars.

Scholars from rich and noble families spoke eloquently, and were extremely dissatisfied with this arrangement without distinction between high and low, thinking that there was no distinction between high and low, and there was no distinction between closeness and closeness. Wouldn't this make them treat them like other lowly people?

How could they be willing?
Therefore, just after dawn, the scholars around Ji Que had already stood in two teams.

Even scholars who were born in a prominent family but are now in decline, or who are poorly dressed, are also driven to the poor by the nobles in rich clothes.

Around Ji Que, on one side are nobles wearing high crowns and brocade clothes.

On one side are poor families dressed in linen and coarse cloth, with their heads wrapped in black cloth.

One left and one right, compete with each other.

Lu Zhonglian stood in the crowd, his face a little ugly.

He was originally the official of the State of Lu, but 40 years ago, Lu was destroyed by Chu, and their Lu family became a subjugated family. Later, they were forcibly moved to Xiayi by the King of Chu. Before they settled down, Xiayi Then it was captured by Qi State, and after years of wars, the Lu family completely declined.

Right now, it's only for Xiayi to be powerful.

He originally thought that his status as the Duke of Lu could rank among the nobles, but he had thought that he was scolded by He Jian (jian), Xu Yi (yi), Shu Suntong and others, and drove him directly to the The cold side.

He was extremely resentful.

But he shifted his eyes a little and looked at the two people who were not far away, and his mood was much calmer.

The two people he was looking at were the grandsons of Lord Mengchang, Tianling, Tianguo, Lord Mengchang, the name of Lord Mengchang was well known to the world, and the fathers and fathers of many scholars present had received the favor of Lord Mengchang, but the two grandsons of Lord Mengchang were killed by these People are squeezed out to poor families.

Simply because their clothes are plain.

Lu Zhong even wanted to laugh.

He felt that the world was so ridiculous and funny.

People like them who were born in the noble family are getting worse and worse, while those who have no talent and virtue are widely respected. Once they succeed, they don't look down on other people, and even directly add insult to injury.

Lu Zhonglian clenched his fist slightly.

This time he is determined to fight for a name for the Lu family.

Not only for oneself, but also for the sake of the family, and also to let those who are not worthy of virtue or talent know that even if they dress too gorgeously, they still cannot cover up their meager knowledge and talents.

In the poor queue.

There are many scholars like Lu Zhonglian.

Since ancient times, most of those who can read and judge sentences have certain backgrounds. Except when the various schools of thought flourished, private schools were opened everywhere. In order to spread the knowledge of various schools, this allowed the knowledge that was originally monopolized by the upper class of the nobility to have the opportunity to flow to the people. place.

But what the poor can learn is a minority after all.

Therefore, most of the scholars present have backgrounds and family backgrounds, but some families are lonely and declining, and some are already ruined and living in poverty, but they are all classified as poor by those "nobles" with prosperous families.

Uncle Le, Fan Mu, Liu An and others are also among the poor.

They all clenched their fists, wanting to prove that their talents are not inferior to other noble children. This grand event did provide them with this opportunity, so that they can compete with these noble children on the same stage right now. .

They also have arrogance in their hearts.

An unconvinced, unyielding, and unyielding fighting spirit!
However, Zheng Ru, the son of Zheng Guo, Zhang Xi, the younger brother of Zhang Han, and Ren Lu, the son of Ren Xiao, were all among the aristocratic families. was automatically classified as a nobleman.

Besides them, Shu Ying, Zhang Liang and others were also among the nobles.

the other side.

But Fusu and Xiao He arrived late.

Looking at the queue that had already formed a long queue, both of them had strange looks in their eyes.

Fu Su sighed softly: "There are so many scholars in the world. If they can be used by Qin, why did Qin fall into the current predicament?"

Xiao He shook his head secretly.

If it weren't for this grand meeting that has no restrictions on birth, family status, and punishment, and the discussion of great governance, otherwise, how could these scholars come to Xianyang to take risks?
Moreover, the scholars have always despised Qin, and in the past they were not successful in conquest, so why did they become officials and ministers to Qin?

Xiao He looked at the two teams that were clearly separated, especially when he saw that one side was dressed in brocade and the other was in coarse linen, and they were constantly questioning each other. He roughly understood what happened on the field. shook his head.

He is also a commoner.

Xiao He said in a low voice: "Young Master, it's still early, and the officials suggest that you go change into a beautiful dress. If you don't, you may have to condescend to go to the "poor family" next to you."

Fu Su was taken aback.

He looked at the queues on both sides, his eyes thoughtful.

Fusu smiled and said:

"It's okay."

"I came sneaking this time."

"Being among the poor family is just right. If you go to the noble family, you may be exposed to others, so I will go with you to the poor family. Although it is difficult for a poor family to produce noble children, in my opinion, your talent, Xiao He, is very extraordinary. .”

Xiao He said: "Young Master has the heart of respecting a gentleman, which is really admired by the officials."

Fusu smiled, and strode towards the queue of poor families.

Xiao He followed quickly.

The two stood in the queue for a while, and heard some news, such as that Lu Zhonglian, who was originally from the Duke of Lu, was underestimated by the noble family on the left, so he was pushed out to the ranks of the poor , Tianling Tianguo, after they became Lord Mengchang, they were also treated unfairly.

As well as Uncle Le, the grandson of Le Yi, Fan Mu, the grandson of Fan Ju, Liu An, the descendant of Liu Xiahui, and other aristocratic children, but because of the decline of their families, they were all pushed out to the side of the poor, which made Fusu frown.

Fusu said:
"Qin Luoheng's move is a bit inappropriate."

"He does not distinguish between family status, status, dignity, or fame, but he has let many real noble children fall by the side, and he has also caused many celebrities to condescend to the side of the "poor family". Qin, now that he is being treated so unfairly again, I'm afraid he will feel resentful towards Qin Yue in his heart."

"I, Great Qin, have always attached importance to respect and order."

"Military merit system is the most vivid expression of it. His move seems to be unique and unique, but it breaks the order of respect and inferiority, and the distinction between relatives and estrangements. Daqin has always admired that "those who have made merit are honored, and those who have no merit are rich." There is nothing to be proud of'."

"It also emphasizes 'distinguished dignity, noble rank, and rank'."

"What he did broke the old rules of Great Qin."

"Right now, there is a mixed bag of good and bad people in the two queues. The poor are not poor, and the nobles are not expensive. It is ridiculous to let everyone distinguish by their clothes alone!"

Fusu was a little dissatisfied with Qin Luoheng's arrangement.

He thinks that the real nobles should be placed aside, and the fake nobles and those from the real humble family should be placed aside. Only in this way can it fully reflect the hierarchy of dignity that the Great Qin has always emphasized.

The queue is now in a state of chaos and disorder.

How can the grand event of the world be like this?

heard.

Yuan Kuai, a commoner at the side, sneered: "You say so much, just because you think that you are more noble than us, and you should go to the 'noble family', and you should not judge your status by clothes, but how can there be someone who is always prominent in the world? That family dares to say that it will never decline?"

"People have to accept reality!"

"Lu Zhonglian, Tian Ling, Tian Guo and others were indeed from prominent families in the past, but now their families have fallen, so naturally they can no longer be ranked among the 'noble families'. According to what you said, as long as their families were once prominent, they can Have you always been respected?"

"How can there be such a reason in the world?"

"Mencius said: 'The zeal of a gentleman will be cut off for the fifth life, and the zeal of a villain will be cut for the fifth life'."

"The shadow of the ancestors cannot always protect the prosperity of the family. If the descendants are incapable and incompetent, weakness is inevitable. After becoming a nobleman, one should forge ahead and restore the glory of the ancestors, instead of deceiving oneself and others."

"Furthermore."

"I also have a different view on your understanding of the military merit system."

"The military merit system promoted by the Qin court does emphasize 'distinguish superiority, rank, and rank', but that is after being awarded a title. are equal."

"Even if you are a prisoner, official, deceased, son-in-law, or Jia Ren."

"why?"

"No matter what their status is, as long as they go to the battlefield, their military achievements are the same. There is no distinction between high and low, and the rewards and punishments are the same. Right now, Dr. Qin's eclecticism is in line with the equality of the military merit system."

"Whether it is a new nobleman, an old nobleman, a child from a poor family, or someone from a poor family, all are equal before the start of this great governance discussion, without any distinction between high and low. There is no difference between the soldiers who are about to go into battle."

"And the test that will start later is like going to the battlefield, and the announcement of the review results is like announcing military achievements on the battlefield. At that time, the winner will be treated favorably and will be able to enter the list of the world's top [-] celebrities."

"All Dr. Qin's actions are in line with the military merit system."

"Is there anything wrong with that?"

"The reason why you feel inappropriate is because you feel that you are from an old aristocrat, and you should be superior to others. On the battlefield, no one cares whether you are a famous general or not, and no one cares about your birth status. Right now celebrities choose Of course."

"What you call complaining and dissatisfaction is nothing but selfishness."

"If you have real talent and learning, you should pass this review with a dignified attitude, enter the list of the top [-] celebrities, and sit in the seat dignifiedly, instead of complaining constantly for the sake of temporary honor outside Ji Que. "

"When you can sit at the table dignifiedly, who among the scholars present will dare to belittle you again?"

"When a hundred schools of thought were contending, who really cared about the other party's background? Now the behavior of the second and third sons will only make people laugh."

"Scholar should not be like this!"

(End of this chapter)