Master Kong Zhongni

Chapter 185 How Talented You Are, Covering Its Key Points

Before Kong Li could figure out what was going on, he saw Zai Yu sitting next to Qi Diao Kai holding the wine jue.

From the beginning of the banquet, Zaiyu had been observing the actions of several key figures in addition to teasing Shang Qu to give lectures.

Confucian disciples who have not become officials are mainly divided into two situations.

One is because he is still young, he has not studied with his master for a long time, and his reputation has not grown enough.

Or the learning situation is relatively average, and there is no particularly outstanding talent.

And Shang Qu's lectures mainly benefited this group of students.

As for the rest of those who did not become officials, the reason is quite complicated.

These people are neither incapable, nor lacking in self-cultivation, nor are they not well-known, but simply unwilling to become an official.

To put it more simply, they have a problem with their thinking.

Thoughts are different, however.

People like Zeng Xi have no ambition to be an official at all, they just want to do the work of teaching and educating people.

Chang Gongye also rejected the conquest of the Lu State many times, and the reason for his refusal was very simple, he didn't want to join forces with those people in the court.

After all, even when his classmates did some wrong things, Chang Gongye had to use the bird's language to make a few strange words.

If he is really allowed to become an official in the court, and he sees those dirty deeds, shouldn't he get sick on the spot?
For people like Zeng Xi and Gong Yechang, Zai Yu's attempt to persuade them to become officials would be like a dream.

Therefore, this time the monarch recruited talents, and Zai Yu did not take them as his target.

His goal is a disciple like Qi Diao Kai.

Qi Diaokai's research on "Book" is well-known in Lu State.

Even the master recognized Qi Diaokai's virtuous ability, and asked him to serve as an official several times, but Qi Diaokai's reply was always: I have no confidence in being an official.

Although the master is very happy that Qi Diaokai can treat the matter of becoming an official with such seriousness, but he can't keep procrastinating like this, right?
The most important thing is that even if the other lesser-known students become official, they will only get the title of corporal, and at most they will do some odd jobs.

And if Qi Diaokai is willing to become an official, with his reputation and research on "Book", he will inevitably be awarded a high-level position such as the magistrate of a county or the governor of a city.

Such an ally with absolute strength, how could Zaiyu not miss him?

However, Qi Diao Kai was serious and strong, and Zai Yu didn't dare to laugh and laugh in front of this senior.

So when he came to sit beside Qi Diaokai, Jae Yu's expression became solemn.

Zai Yu looked at Qi Diao Kai drinking alone, and asked, "Why didn't senior brother talk?"

When Qi Diao saw him coming, he smiled and held up the pottery bowl to respect him.

"My son, I have heard about what you did in Tuqiu.

You can save most of the people's taxes, but you can also fill the treasury with food.

What kind of talent is this?The master has always praised you for doing a good job, and I also appreciate your behavior very much in my heart.

Come, let me toast you a glass of wine. "

After finishing speaking, Qi Diao Kai brought the pottery bowl in front of him, and Zai Yu was unambiguous, and drank it down in one gulp.

After drinking, Zaiyu asked: "Brother, with your talent, if you can get a city, you must manage it better than me. Haven't you ever thought about becoming an official?"

Qi Diao froze with a smile, then slowly shook his head.

"I...Although I have read some books, if I actually do it, I'm afraid I won't be as good as you. I never thought about becoming an official."

When Zaiyu heard this, he said loudly: "Brother, this is your fault."

"What's wrong?"

Zai Yu said: "Have you never seen a carpenter at work?

Just a circle of pillars can support a thousand-weight house.

The door bolt is only five inches long, but it can control the opening and closing of the gate.

Could it be that the wood for the bolts and posts is better than ordinary wood?

It is not that these timbers are stronger than ordinary timbers, nor that their material is adequate.

It's that the positions they are in are all critical places!

The reason why I can manage Tuqiu well is not that I am more talented than you.

It's that I have the support of various ministers at the top, and the assistance of Zigao, Ziyou, and Zizhang at the bottom. It just so happens that I am in a critical position.

Even without me, Tuqiu can function properly. How can it be said that it is all due to me? "

Hearing the words, the lacquer carving looked a little gloomy.

"There may be some truth in what you said. If I were the governor of a city, I might not be able to do as well as you, but it would not be impossible to appease the people.

only……"

Qi Diao patted his lame leg and smiled helplessly.

"I heard that people with disabilities cannot be officials.

I am a cripple, so I can't set an example for the people in many things.

In spring, I can't plow with them.

In summer, I can't weed with them.

In autumn, I cannot harvest with them.

In winter, I cannot store grain with them.

When the enemy invades, I can't take the lead and lead them to hold on to the city wall.

How can a person like me govern the people well? "

Qi Diaokai must have held these words in his heart for a long time, as soon as he finished speaking, he took two sips of mulled wine.

Only he knows the pain of these years.

When Zai Yu heard this, he felt quite uncomfortable.

He originally thought that Qi Diaokai was not confident in his own abilities, and the trouble for a long time was due to physical disabilities, which led to psychological obstacles.

But the problem is that the lacquer carving was tortured at the meeting, and his knees were dug out to become lame. It was all because he stood up for the people and angered the local officials, so he suffered such a big crime.

How could such a good person become so depressed?

Zaiyu was silent for a long time, Qi Diaokai saw that he was silent, just smiled, shook his head and said.

"You agree with me, don't you? My son, I know you have good intentions, but you don't have to worry about my affairs.

Today's banquet is to recount the friendship between classmates, don't think about those annoying things. "

Hearing this, Zai Yu finally couldn't help but said: "Brother, do you think I'm a heartless person?"

Qi Diao Kai heard the words, and replied with a smile: "Of course not. Didn't the master say it before?

A benevolent person, even if he wants to stand up for himself, he must also help others stand up together.If you want to live a good life for yourself, you must also help others live a good life together.

He who can extend himself to others in everything can be called a benevolent person.

Judging from the current situation of Tuqiu, can't you still be called a benevolent person?

Of course you are a benevolent person! "

Zaiyu replied: "But many laws and regulations I promulgated in Tuqiu are not suitable for etiquette!"

Qi Diao said: "It can bring benefits to the people and be in line with the etiquette. This is something that only a saint can do. You don't have to be too harsh on yourself."

Zai Yu said: "Since that's the case, senior brother, you are not a cripple."

"Huh?" Qi Diao chuckled and said, "Both feet are broken, aren't they lame?"

Zai Yu shook his head: "Master, for the disabled, when we meet, even if they are young, they will definitely stand up.

And when the master passed by these people, he must also walk quickly to show his compassion for them.

But you hope that Master will not treat you with such etiquette, is there such a thing? "

After hearing this, Qi Diao was silent for a while, then nodded: "Yes."

"The "Li" stipulates the policy of 'six support', which includes exempting the disabled from taxation and corvee.

Our country has always followed the rule of law.That being the case, why do you still insist on doing corvée and paying all the taxes? "

Hearing this, Qi Diao shook his head and said, "Serving corvee and paying taxes are my duties as a Lu person. How can I avoid them for other reasons?"

When Zai Yu heard this, he bowed to Qi Diao Kai.

"Then, as you said just now, you don't want to accept the pity you receive because of your disability, and you also think that you can't be an official because of a disability. Aren't you criticizing yourself too much?

The Duke of Zhou has a hunchback, but he can make rites and music and teach the world.

Jisun Xingfu is also lame, but he is a well-known doctor in the state of Lu.

Shi Kuang is blind, but he can assist Duke Jin Mourning to dominate the world.

What's more, brother, as a Confucian student, have you forgotten the origin of Confucianism?

Confucianism originated from the matter of witchcraft, and most of the witchcraft in ancient times were taken up by discarded people!

What's more, when you become an official, don't you look at whether you are virtuous or not, but whether you are physically complete?
Since you are looking at the integrity of your body, why is your body deformed?
A benevolent person like you would not be able to become an official.

So those villains with healthy bodies should keep their positions?
You think it is your duty as a Lu person to serve corvee and pay taxes, so is it not the duty of a gentleman with a heart of benevolence and righteousness and yearning for kingly ways to be an official?

Or, would you rather watch the villain in the world occupy the top position for a long time, and sit and watch abandoned people like you with benevolence and righteousness continue to appear?
Zai Yubucai, I implore you to think carefully before making a decision. "

After Zaiyu finished speaking, the originally cheerful banquet scene also fell into silence.

All eyes were on Qi Diaokai's body.

He looked up at the sky and let out a long sigh.

Then he straightened his crown and cap, pulled back his skirt, put both hands on the case, and both hands pressed on the lame leg, straightening his body with great effort.

The sun shines on his face through the window, illuminating his sharp-edged and solemn face.

Qi Diaokai leaned down meticulously, and bowed to Zaiyu.

"You're right! I'm going to be an official."

　If the monthly pass is like melon seeds, then I would like to be a sunflower.

　　——Excerpt from "Zaiyu's Diary"

　　
　
(End of this chapter)