The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 236 What to Do and What Not to Do

"Things cannot be allowed to flourish, and they will turn into the opposite when they reach the extreme."

"Misfortune lies where blessings depend, and blessing lies where misfortune lies."

Li Si remembered these two sentences deeply and bowed down: "Teacher's teachings, I will remember them in my heart, and I will examine myself three times a day and never forget them."

Xunzi sighed deeply: "If you understand the ancients, you should be good at it. A gentleman should do what he should do and not do what he should not do. You must stick to the gentleman's way."

Li Si kowtowed heavily: "I understand, Master. I will remember your teachings!"

Xunzi took out a letter of recommendation from his arms and floated it towards Li Si, who took it with both hands.

Ever since Ying Zheng, out of mischief, ranked Xunzi at the top of the martial arts list, revealing the fact that Xunzi had profound skills, people all over the world were in an uproar and criticized this dishonest old man.

Since then, Xunzi stopped pretending.

"This is my letter of recommendation. When we get to Xianyang, we can present it to the King of Qin. Maybe it will be of some use."

Li Si was extremely surprised. Even though he was always calm, he couldn't help showing his joy. With this letter of recommendation from his teacher, he could work at least ten years less!

Yes, it is true that Xunzi is a teacher, but when a disciple goes out and can use his connections, but the teacher does not recommend books to him, then the meaning of this is worth pondering.

Or if the teacher has no connections with the Qin State, then even if he is famous, it will be a question how much he can use.

Now the teacher has connections, and it leads directly to the King of Qin, and he also gave a letter of recommendation. This teacher is really hardworking. Just this one skill can be regarded as a blessing of rebirth.

Li Si kowtowed heavily, expressing his gratitude: "Teacher, teacher, teacher's kindness, I will never forget it!"

Xunzi said calmly: "Tonggu, go ahead and let your senior brother in."

Li Si kowtowed again, stood up and bowed respectfully: "Teacher, I will leave first."

He carefully put the recommendation book into his arms, walked out of the door backwards, and closed it gently.

Han Fei saw Li Si coming out and said with a smile: "Junior brother, you look so rosy-cheeked, it must be a good thing."

Li Si smiled slightly and said, "It is indeed a good thing for you, Senior Brother. Senior Brother, the teacher is waiting for you inside. If you have anything to say, you can come out and talk. Don't keep the teacher waiting anxiously."

Han Fei nodded repeatedly and walked quickly into the house, saying as he walked: "Junior brother, you are right. Let's talk after I come out."

Han Fei entered the room, closed the door carefully, cleared his throat with two coughs, and became serious.

"Meet the teacher."

Xunzi had no expression on his face and looked at Han Fei silently. Han Fei looked straight at Xunzi without giving in.

Xunzi sighed: "It seems that you already know what the teacher wants to say."

Han Fei nodded: "Teacher, you also know what I think, I will not change."

Xunzi said: "To do something knowing it is impossible is not what a wise man does."

Han Fei smiled carefreely: "As a member of the royal family of Han, I have no choice as a son and a minister."

"If kneeling as a minister can protect the country, I am willing to do so."

He sighed: "But in this era of great strife, there is no choice."

Xunzi could not help but persuade him: "You have realized your own way, and you have walked your own path. Although your path is different from that of the teacher, the teacher is also very pleased. Your knowledge and talent are no less than the teacher's."

"But South Korea can't realize your ambitions, and South Korea has no chance to follow your path. I have met the King of Qin, he is broad-minded and cares about the world. A talent like you, serving the King of Qin, can at least save the Korean public office for your sake." "Although I have only met the King of Qin once, I am sure that he will be the one to annex the world in the end, and South Korea cannot stop him."

"If a person like you is not able to be used by the King of Qin, he will surely destroy you."

Han Fei's face was serious, and he said firmly: "Disciple wants to give it a try."

"No matter what, living a life of mediocrity is not the path I choose, nor will it be the path I choose for South Korea."

Xunzi, with a rare hint of anger, said flatly: "This is a dead end! You can't do it, and South Korea can't do it either."

Han Fei looked at Xunzi firmly, without retreating or saying a word.

Xunzi sighed deeply: "Young people are full of vigor and always think they can change everything, but the world is always cruel and realistic."

"You are my disciple, and I really don't want to see you commit suicide."

Han Fei smiled and said, "Mencius said: Life is what I want; righteousness is what I want. I cannot have both, so I would rather sacrifice life for righteousness."

“Life is what I desire, but there are things I desire more than life, so I will not do anything to get it; death is what I hate, but there are things I hate more than death, so I will not avoid any trouble.”

“If one wants nothing more than life, then why not use everything that can help him live? If one hates nothing more than death, then why not do everything that can help him avoid death?”

"Thus, we can live without using anything, and avoid danger without doing anything. Therefore, there are things we desire more than life, and things we hate more than death."

Xunzi shook his head and said, "You are right to stick to your loyalty. I shouldn't have advised you."

"But you have more important things to do right now. Your book is not finished yet. Come back home after you finish it."

Han Fei was silent for a moment, then nodded with a smile: "Teacher is right, I still have to write well, so that I don't have to worry about the future."

Han Fei raised his head and smiled: "No matter success or failure, what I have learned, what I have thought and what I have thought should be left behind. Even if Korea can't use it, there will always be others who can use it."

Xunzi laughed dumbly: "Okay, go out, I need to rest now."

Han Fei chuckled and said, "I'll take my leave, disciple."

Han Fei walked out of the room slowly and closed the door gently. He felt heavy-hearted and was not as relaxed as he appeared to be.

Xunzi inside the door also sighed deeply, looking even older.

Anyone who can make a career in this world has the quality of perseverance and never regretting, which is an indispensable quality for success. They always walk firmly on their own path.

Similarly, success and failure are the same.

For the wise, there is really not much suspense after this year's battle.

Unless the six countries can unite, but this possibility is impossible.

After Han Fei came out, Li Si looked at Han Fei, who seemed relaxed but was actually very worried. As brothers who had lived and eaten together for several years, how could they not understand each other?
I know that this senior brother must have chosen a difficult path, or even a dead end.

Han Fei spoke first, still looking optimistic and smiling: "Junior brother, I'm in trouble. The teacher just tested me, but I'm not good enough. The teacher won't let me go. I can only study for a while longer."

"Unlike my junior brother, who is better than my senior brother, I can already go out and see the beautiful scenery in this world."

"That's not like my senior brother. He hasn't been home for several years and he can't even go home to visit."

(End of this chapter)