My father is Emperor Wu of Han, how can I be different from him?

Chapter 140 The Prince is a Wonderful Person
Sima Qian once studied "Spring and Autumn Annals" with Dong Zhongshu, so he behaved as a disciple at that time. He really did not understand the other party's obsession with becoming the Prince's tutor.

It's nice to be idle at home and write books.

pity.

Sima Qian is not Dong Zhongshu. As a gang leader, Dong Zhongshu has his own worries.

A few days ago, the emperor issued an edict to confer the title of female imperial physician on Yi Shuo!

He also personally inscribed a plaque, "A Model of Medicine", which was now hanging on the palace on the west side of Bowang Garden.

Yes.

Even though several famous doctors refused the emperor's invitation, the emperor still showed great magnanimity.

With the release of 'Female National Physician' and 'Model Doctor', Yi Shuo, Tang An and others' reputations soared, and they became leading figures in the medical field!
This is the influence from within the medical community. If we look at it from the outside, for example, if we let Dong Zhongshu interpret this matter, his understanding is -

The doctor became famous!

He would think so because he is a Confucian, the only Confucian that respects the most.

Your Majesty also adopted the national policy of promoting Confucianism as the only doctrine proposed by Dong Zhongshu and has been implementing it for many years.

however.

In recent years, Dong Zhongshu has increasingly felt that the dominant position of Confucianism is being challenged, and the evidence is clear.

Those hundreds of schools of thought that had disappeared before are now popping up more and more often!
If you look into it carefully, it is not difficult to find out who is the reason why they keep popping up.

"The reason why the doctors in Bowang Garden were able to rise to prominence was because of the prince. Moreover, there were shadows of Mohism, Taoism, and Legalism in the prince's palace."

"My Confucian school is the only one that is respected, and we have many disciples."

"But there is not a single Confucian scholar in the Crown Prince's Palace, not even one!"

The prince was so kind to other schools of thought, but not close to Confucianism. The contrast between their closeness and distance was obvious.

It's really disturbing.

No one could understand the worries in Dong Zhongshu's heart. If the rise of doctors was a short-term worry, then the existence of other schools of thought was a long-term worry.

If we let them surround the prince, they will become a big problem!
Dong Zhongshu sought the position of Prince's tutor many times because he wanted to bring back the prince's ideas from the root.

however.

Your Majesty does not give me a chance...

"Ugh!"

In the courtyard, Dong Zhongshu sighed deeply. Seeing Sima Qian staring at him intently, he sneered and withdrew his thoughts.

It was inconvenient to talk to Sima Qian about the struggles between these schools of thought. Dong Zhongshu pushed a printed copy of Gongyang Chunqiu to the other party and said, twisting his beard:
"The prince is young and intelligent, and often does surprising things. I can't help but cherish his talent and want to teach him a thing or two."

With a few words, he casually answered the previous question and pointed to the book on the stone table. "The art of papermaking and printing was invented by the prince."

"You haven't been in the capital in recent years, so you don't know the grand occasion of 'Paper is expensive in Chang'an'. These two ingenious things created by the prince are of great use to Confucianism."

"It will be of great benefit to scholars all over the world!"

After hearing this, Sima Qian picked up the book and was slightly surprised.

He had just returned to Chang'an. In the previous few years, he had been traveling around the country. Sima Qian had seen printed paper scriptures in local counties.

When passing through the county seat of Hongnong County, some scholars rushed to buy paper books.

just.

In a remote village in Nanyang County, Sima Qian also saw paper books being torn up and burned as if they were something ominous...

People's opinions about the prince's invention of paper are mixed.

Completely two extremes.

Some people were grateful and even cried bitterly, while others did not dare to curse openly, but when asked about it, the other party's face suddenly became gloomy, as if they were avoiding the snake or scorpion.

The conflicts of interest during this period were complicated.

Sima Qian could sense something, but he shook his head and didn't think too much about it.

After returning to Beijing, his father also highly praised the prince!
With the invention of paper and printing, many precious historical materials have the opportunity to be preserved and passed on.

From what Master Dong said, his admiration for the prince is actually just as much as it is not?

"Although the prince is young, he always acts in an orderly manner. Zichang will understand after staying in Chang'an for a while..."

Dong Zhongshu looked at Sima Qian and smiled warmly: "The Crown Prince has always been fair in selecting talents, regardless of their status. He has a broad mind, comparable to the current Majesty."

"And he respects his teachers and has an excellent reputation."

"Oh?"

Sima Qian heard something strange in what he said, so he put down the book in his hand and asked, "Teacher, do you have anything to say?"

"Hahahaha!"

"I knew I couldn't hide it from you." Dong Zhongshu stroked his beard and laughed. He pointed out: "If there is a chance, Zichang can have more contact with the crown prince."

Since he himself was not capable of doing so, Dong Zhongshu began to arrange for his own students to enter the Prince's Palace. How could such a large Prince's Palace be without Confucian disciples?

How could it be possible that all the people around the prince hold heretical doctrines?
Ever since the doctors were promoted, the Confucianists have clearly noticed that the other schools of thought are beginning to stir, all wanting to find an opportunity from the prince!
As the leader of Confucianism today, Dong Zhongshu had to make some arrangements.

Sima Qian.

It is one of them...

Dong Zhongshu's words were not in vain. Even before meeting the prince in person, Sima Qian had already left a deep impression on him.

To be highly praised by his father and Master Dong, he must be a talented ruler or a young hero. It would be a lie to say that I am not curious about him.

"My father has recommended me to the palace as a palace official. If I have the chance in the future, I will definitely have more contact with the Crown Prince."

"it is good!"

Seeing that he understood his intention, Dong Zhongshu said no more and picked up a cup of tea. "Try it. This way of drinking was also invented by the prince."

"It's quite different."

Sima Qian raised his eyebrows slightly and tasted his cup of tea. As he drank, his face turned strange...

"Hahaha!" Dong Zhongshu laughed again when he saw this. He had not intended to say any more, but now he had to bring up the old matter again.

"The prince is a wonderful man!"

"There are many new things created. When Zichang returns to the capital, he must not miss the feast at Spring Breeze Tower. Of course, if he can become the Crown Prince's subordinate."

"I guess Zichang will be able to experience more novel things!"

"Hahaha……"

A hearty laugh rang out in the courtyard, and Sima Qian also couldn't help laughing. He felt even more surprised about the prince whom he had never met before.

Liu Ju, who was being remembered by others, naturally didn't know that he was being remembered by many people.

Really a lot.

Among those people, there were the coquettish and slutty girls in the harem, who always insisted on pushing the old wave forward and wanted to beat Liu Ju, the old wave, to death on the beach.

no way.

There are many disputes in front of the prince...

Among those who were thinking about him, there were also Confucianists. They always regarded Liu Ju as a hot commodity and would not be satisfied unless they took a bite of it.

In addition to the above two groups of people, just as Dong Zhongshu had guarded against, there was another group of people who were now also targeting Liu Ju.

who?

Disciples of various schools of thought!

In the current court, Confucianism stands out, followed by Legalism, and Taoism, a lean camel is bigger than a horse.

But among the hundreds of schools of thought, there are far more than just these few, and there are also many that have disappeared like the Mohist school before.

For example, farmers, celebrities, novelists...

(End of this chapter)