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

Chapter 146 Like Father, Like Son
I wonder if there will still be Zhuge Liang debating with the scholars hundreds of years later, but today, a debate with the scholars took place in advance in Bowang Garden outside the city of Chang'an.

Confucianism fights against nine other schools.

The battle was very fierce, with one person taking the stage after another, talking about Confucius, Mozi, Laozi, Liu Heng, Liu Qi and Liu Che.

You talk about the past and the present, and I talk about everything under the sun.

The participants were arguing with red faces, and the onlookers were listening with fascination, bursting into cheers and applause from time to time.

Today, nine major schools of thought gathered at Bowang Garden. Their stated goal is to overthrow the supremacy of Confucianism, but this title is too big and too general to be realistic in reality.

honestly.

This is just an excuse. People from each family have their own thoughts.

Several major schools, such as Taoism and Legalism, wanted to compete with Confucianism, and at the same time used this grand event in Bowang Garden to expand their influence.

By the way.

Several big guys also wanted to take the opportunity to recommend their younger generations.

As for the weaker ones, such as novelists, farmers, and famous writers, they simply recommend themselves in order to seek a future.

I dare not say that I will carry forward my school of thought, I can only say that I will try my best to find some space for survival.

They all have the desire to seek a way to ascend. Don’t the Confucians who are opposed to them have the same desire?
There are also!

After all, the Han Dynasty selected officials through conscription and recommendation. Compared with serving as a local official or an official in the court, the current prince is undoubtedly a better candidate.

Take a thousand steps back.

Even if I am not favored by the prince today, as long as I can become famous in the debates, it will be of great benefit to my future career!

As mentioned in the previous article, fame and fortune are inseparable in the Han Dynasty...

The "battle" in the reception hall started at the hour of Si, and everyone had drinks and snacks prepared in front of their desks, so it lasted until the hour of You.

During the period, most of the speeches were given by the younger generation, with the older ones occasionally lending a helping hand.

It is worth mentioning that.

After Li Guang, there were two more people who almost broke Kong Anguo's defense. Both of them were not good-tempered and were very harsh in their words.

Ji An said: "You Confucians only know how to flatter the emperor. Gongsun Hong and his ilk are the representatives of your Confucianism. They are extremely treacherous and cunning!"

Huo Qubing said: "Let's talk about governing the country, don't talk about expanding the territory. If you want to talk about this, just follow Di Shan's example and guard a beacon barrier!"

Gongsun Hong was the highest-ranking official after Confucianism became the only dominant school of thought; Di Shan was a disgraced person whom no one wanted to mention after Confucianism became the only dominant school of thought.

After Ji and Huo finished their words, they were unsurprisingly surrounded by Confucian scholars.

Ji An did not back down.

Before he retired, even the emperor was not afraid of him, and there were a lot of Ji family members standing behind Ji An, making him even less afraid.

The Ji family is a great aristocratic family inherited from the pre-Qin period. In today's Han officialdom, there are as many as ten Ji family members with a salary of 2,000 stones!
There were countless children of other officials who held the rank of 1,000, 600, or 100-stone officials. Even without the support of others, the Ji family could handle the Confucians.

Another besieged Huo Qubing...

Hey!
Why are you attacking him for no reason? Is Huo Qubing the kind of person who wants to talk to you?

Fortunately, Kong Anguo had good foresight. When he saw the Grand Marshal and General Huoqi's frown, he quickly pulled back his ignorant disciple.

all in all.

After several minor twists and turns, this grand gathering of hundreds of schools hosted by the prince came to a successful conclusion.

To describe it as "perfect", the participants naturally achieved what they wished for. This does not refer to any particular participant, but to everyone!

At the end of the evening.

Just like when he entered the venue before, Liu Ju talked to each family for a few words and then personally saw them off.

Liu Ju promised Taoism, Legalism, and even Confucianism that he would select one or two outstanding sons from each family, but the Prince's Palace would not accept them.

But don't panic.

I will recommend him to Your Majesty and will never let such a talented person go to waste!

Ji An, Kong Anguo and others were overjoyed. They thought that voting for His Majesty was much better than voting for the Crown Prince's Palace, so they expressed their gratitude again and again.

Afterwards, Liu Ju also tried to build relationships with people he was familiar with, such as Zhang Tang, Huo Qubing, and Li Guang, and each of them had his own story.

In front of Zhang Tang, Liu Ju was very polite and talked about Zhang He's future and the friendship between him and his former students and officials in the court.

In front of Li Guang, Liu Ju said: "I will visit you another day!"

Okay.

After hearing this, Old Man Li couldn't stop laughing. He thought that the prince was a very particular person and he always accepted courtesy and reciprocity. His support today was not in vain!

When it was Huo Qubing's turn, he had no trace of etiquette and said, "I have other matters to attend to at Bowang Garden today. I will host a banquet for you another day."

"It's just a small matter, Chunfeng Tower."

After leaving a few words, Huo Qubing left in style. Although he did not take a cloud with him, he booked a banquet...

Liu Ju laughed and shook his head. After seeing off those who were leaving, he turned around and went back into the hall.

at this time.

There were still three representatives left in the hall, one from each family: a farmer, a strategist, and a novelist.

Being able to stay meant that the prince was interested in them and there was a high possibility that they would be employed. So when Liu Ju returned to the palace, the three of them were very excited.

however.

"Minister Yu, let me be frank with you. From a utilitarian point of view, I don't see how novelists can be of any use to the country." Liu Ju looked at Yu Chu and said sincerely.

"I kept you here only because among all the schools of thought, I would support anyone who has something good to offer, so as not to let the inheritance be cut off."

After hearing this, Yu Chu's enthusiasm cooled down a lot, but he still maintained a smile and was about to bow his hands to express his gratitude...

"Need not."

Liu Ju said bluntly: "I will let you stay in Bowang Garden for one night, so as to protect you from being bullied in the future." "As for the rest, I can't do anything."

At this point, how could Yu Chu not know what was good for him? Most novels were stories fabricated and adapted from customs and rumors. They couldn't even report on rumors, let alone govern the country.
He shouldn't have imagined too much.

Being able to be taken care of by the Crown Prince was already a great gratitude. Yu Chu bowed deeply and said, "Thank you, Your Highness!"

Liu Ju nodded, and then Su Wu stepped forward and led Yu Chu out of the hall.

After he leaves.

The remaining two people in the hall became nervous. The prince treated Yu Chu with a "helping hand", but what about them?

Liu Ju did not let them worry for too long, and went straight to the point, "I intend to promote one or two from the Zongheng and Nongjia factions. What do you think?"

What opinions can they have? It's still...

Bow down and worship!

Zhu He and Wang Heng were overjoyed, and they immediately bowed and shouted, "Thank you, Your Highness!"

"Hey, don't be in a hurry." After Liu Ju finished speaking, Zhu He and Wang Heng's moods were like the ups and downs of a roller coaster. What did he mean?
Is there a twist?

Seeing the two men looking up, Liu Ju chuckled and said, "I listened to the debate between your two families today. I was also deeply impressed by you two."

"Zhu He, although your words are a bit radical, you sometimes have thought-provoking ideas, and you deserve the evaluation of 'a useful talent'."

Zhu He, who learned the art of diplomacy, had a forced smile on his face and looked at the prince eagerly. His expression clearly asked: What next?

"hehe."

Liu Ju smiled and said, "I know that you are not valued by the Grand Commander now. When Marquis Bowang returns in the future, I will recommend you to him."

Today's Grand Secretary, future Grand Herald, this agency is in charge of external communications and the affairs of the kings and dukes.

But whether it is Grand Secretary Li Xi or the emperor, they now only regard this agency as responsible for connecting with the kings and dukes.

As for external affairs.

The emperor set up a new office and handed the task over to Zhang Qian, Marquis of Bowang.

The prince's words hit the mark exactly what Zhu He had in mind. If he could serve under the Grand Administrator, the reward he would get would be to be sent as an envoy to the frontier!
But the emperor did not give him a chance, and his immediate superior did not recognize his worth. Now he had the opportunity to switch to Marquis Bowang, and Zhu He was overjoyed and said:
"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Seeing that he was satisfied, Liu Ju nodded slightly. Without his signal, the other party bowed and took his leave on his own initiative.

People left one after another, and the ones who remained in the hall were the school that Liu Ju really wanted to establish today.

farmhouse!

Wang Heng could already sense the prince's intention, so he was very excited at the moment. He tried to take a deep breath, ready to respond to the prince's questions at any time.

Since Liu Ju left him alone, he must have some questions to ask, "I heard you and a few of your disciples say that there are five evils in farming families."

"Can you tell me more about this?"

Wang Heng took a deep breath and bowed solemnly, "Your Majesty, I will tell you everything I know..."

……

at the same time.

In Chang'an City, there is a house near Shangguanqian Street with several oil lamps in the house.

Behind a desk filled with bamboo slips and book pages, Sima Tan was squinting his eyes, copying an ancient book, while his son Sima Qian whispered beside him:

"My son met the prince today. He is indeed extraordinary. He behaves in a majestic and dignified manner, and has the appearance of a king."

"That's natural."

Sima Tan didn't even raise his head, and said in a hoarse voice: "You have been away from Chang'an for a long time, and your understanding of the one in the Crown Prince's Palace is still too shallow. This boy is very similar to Your Majesty."

"Alas, all we can say is like father, like son."

Sima Qian heard the hidden meaning in his father's words and took the brush from him, "Please give me some advice, sir."

"I'm old."

Sima Tan pounded his waist and breathed a sigh of relief, then recalled: "A few years ago, when Li Cai was still the prime minister, do you know what the prince did?"

"My son heard that the prince attacked him in the street?"

"Yes, they used a chessboard." Under the dim oil lamp, Sima Tan sighed: "It seems reckless to commit a crime in the street, but using a chessboard is actually a careful plan."

"After the Crown Prince and Li Cai became enemies, do you know what happened?"

This time.

Sima Qian frowned. He really didn't know.

Sima Tan said calmly: "Not long after the crown prince and the prime minister became enemies, Prime Minister Li Cai committed suicide in prison, accused of colluding with the princes."

Ok?
Sima Qian had read countless history books since he was a child, and he knew at least eight hundred bloody power struggles. He immediately understood what his father meant.

"Your Excellency is saying that Li Cai's death is related to the Crown Prince?"

When asking questions, Sima Qian spoke in a low voice.

answer……

His father did not answer. Sima Tan just glanced at his son and everything became clear to him.

As historians, their salary may be less than ten thousand stones, and their status is not as high as the three dukes and nine ministers, but because of their profession, historians can know the secrets.

Often more than all of the above!

After Sima Qian understood his father's meaning, he looked stern and pondered for a moment before hesitating, "At such a young age, do you have such a mentality?"

"Ah."

Sima Tan glanced at him and said with a smile: "Who do you think you are judging? A teenager?"

"No, it's a crown prince!"

(End of this chapter)