The elite did not migrate south

Chapter 291 It has nothing to do with me
"Your Majesty, what does this mean?"

At some point, Sima Yan had squeezed out Zhang Hua who was sitting next to Cao Mao, and sat next to Cao Mao with a sly look on his face, watching the scene in front of him curiously.

Cao Mao explained in a low voice, "The prince's previous explanation is similar to your grandfather's. Well, let's put it this way, your explanation of the Taixuan Sutra is somewhat similar to your grandfather's."

Sima Yan suddenly realized, "Oh, I did take a look at it a few times. When I was first starting out, my teacher asked me to write essays, and I often took a look at some of Zhongfu's articles."

The two were whispering here, but Wang Su had already walked in front of Wang Xiang.

"How dare you do such a thing and not admit it?!"

"Your Majesty, please do not humiliate me like this. Do all those who practice Taixuan in the world have stolen your knowledge?!"

"Taixuan is your family's opinion?!"

"You don't allow others to study it?!"

Wang Xiang looked at the celebrities around him. He was better than Wang Su in mobilizing emotions, including acting. Sure enough, when he spoke like this, many people nodded.

Wang Su was furious. "What research do you have on Taixuan?"

"Okay, okay, come on, show the article you annotated to everyone in the world!"

"I can always bring the annotated articles I've worked on over the years from home. We can have a standoff to see if they're stolen!"

Wang Xiang's face showed no fear. He said seriously, "My Lord, my annotations are in my house. You can get them anytime."

"I usually respect you and have never been rude to you. Tongzhi Taixuan, I have naturally read your articles, but the words you said today really disappointed me!"

"Are you the only one in this world allowed to study the Taixuan? Everyone is studying the same scriptures and understanding the same principles. Isn't this a strange thing?"

"According to what the prince said, all those who study the Taixuan in this world have stolen your knowledge!"

"This Taixuan was not written by Yang Ziyun, but by your Wang Ziyong!"

Cao Mao sat next to Sima Yan and watched with great interest.

Wang Xiang is worthy of his name. At this moment, when he is completely wrong and about to collapse at any time, he is still so determined. His momentum is not inferior to that of the other party. If I didn't know the reason, I would have hesitated whether he really plagiarized.

Cao Mao learned a lot from Wang Xiang.

The most important thing is calmness and persistence in the face of emergencies.

No matter how critical the situation was, Wang Xiang always gritted his teeth and persevered to the end, giving people the impression that he was very reasonable.

Never bow your head no matter what.

If a young man who doesn't know the inside story is ignorant, he will definitely be deceived by him.

"Your Majesty, I don't think he looked at my grandfather. He doesn't feel guilty at all. He dared to say that he wanted to confront my grandfather. That's probably just a coincidence."

Sima Yan spoke.

Cao Mao knew the truth. What was he doing? He was talking about the commentary being in the palace. You have a shitty commentary. Among all the classics, the most difficult is the Taixuan Sutra. If you can annotate the Taixuan Sutra, do you still need to use Wang Su's work?
This guy has absolutely nothing, he's just gritting his teeth and holding on.

Wang Su looked at the shameless guy in front of him and shouted again: "Okay, then send someone to get it now!"

"it is good."

Wang Xiang still did not back down.

Cao Mao was a little suspicious. Could this old man really have an annotated version? That was impossible.
Wang Su said again: "I want to have a good debate with you on Confucian classics!"

Wang Xiang sneered, "I'm not good at debate. I study the classics to increase my knowledge, not to debate with others. If you want to debate, even if you win, I admit defeat."

"But what does this mean?!"

"Just because you have a better understanding of the classics, you forbid me from delving into the Taixuan?!"

"You are more knowledgeable in the classics, so those who are not as good as you are just stealing your knowledge?!"

"Wang Ziyong, I didn't argue with you and gave in to you many times because of your father. I didn't expect you to go too far and actually dare to humiliate me like this! If you don't give me an explanation today, I will never forgive you!!"

Cao Mao quickly wiped his eyes. Why did he feel that his teacher had suddenly become a victim?

Perhaps it was because Wang Xiang’s acting skills were good enough, or perhaps it was because Wang Su’s return touched the interests of some important officials, but at this moment everyone in the room actually stood on Wang Xiang’s side.

Xun Yi stepped forward and said, "My Lord, this matter of the classics is a matter of great controversy. How can you say it was stolen? Moreover, His Majesty is hosting a banquet today. Isn't it inappropriate for you to come here and talk about this matter?"

"We can discuss this matter later, but we can't ruin your Majesty's banquet."

"Besides, your two families have always had a good relationship, and you can't ruin the harmony. Just apologize to the prince and talk later."

Xun Yi seemed to be concerned about Wang Su, but in fact, he was blaming Wang Su and was extremely biased towards Wang Xiang.

Cao Mao was not in a hurry at all and sat happily in the upper seat.

Wang Su's reputation and experience were both immense. If he returned to the imperial court, he could overpower many of the ministers below Zheng Chong. Who wouldn't be worried about important officials like Xun Yi? There was no age limit for the Three Dukes, and Wang Su was in excellent health.

They all didn't want Wang Su to come back to eat meat, and it was absolutely impossible for them to stand on his side and speak at this moment.

Wang Xiang also has a strong ability to mobilize people's emotions.

As for the final outcome, Cao Mao didn't care at all.

Cao Mao wanted Wang Xiang to take the lead in dismantling the power of interpretation held by the aristocratic families, but this matter would not be resolved by a case of theft of knowledge.

If we want to truly solve the problem, we must guide the social atmosphere so that scholars dare to speak out, dare to challenge authority, break the shackles of etiquette and law, and let everyone speak freely. Then the problem will be easily solved.

Cao Mao liked to watch these people fighting among themselves.

When they start fighting, they have no time to hold themselves back.

When Lu Qin returns to serve as the Minister of Agriculture, he can directly adjust the treatment of the central army, and then gradually take back the military power of various regions, and then extend the treatment to all the people. When the army of the whole country begins to support him, the ministers will be nothing. Nai Gongfei will let you enjoy the treatment of the nobles of the Former Han Dynasty.

Wang Su was furious at this moment.

He stole my knowledge and he wants me to apologize to him?

He also realized that these ministers were deliberately favoring Wang Xiang because they were afraid that he would come back to compete for the position!

Wang Su sneered and said, "You are in cahoots with each other, birds of a feather. How dare you act so presumptuously here?!"

Xun Xi was furious. "Prince Yong, we have always been on good terms. Why do you humiliate me like this?!"

Seeing the chaos in the banquet, Zhang Hua looked at Cao Mao again. If he didn't take action, this first banquet would be in big trouble.

Cao Mao simply picked up the tea from the side, took a sip, and then said to Sima Yan:

"See, no one cares about right or wrong."

“It’s all just for profit.”

"Even if the prince's knowledge is stolen, who would care?"

"As long as the prince's return to the court is detrimental to them, they will turn a blind eye to right and wrong."

"Profits are undoubtedly the root of everything, but if you lose the sense of right and wrong, you will eventually be buried in these profits."

Sima Yan glanced at the emperor, thoughtful.

Soon, the situation changed from a one-on-one fight between Wang Su and many others. After he scolded Xun Yi, many ministers came down and began to stand on Wang Xiang's side. Even the young scholars had already taken sides.

Of course, the reasons why these scholars took sides were different from those of the ministers. They simply agreed with what Wang Xiang said that everyone could study the classics.

Wang Su and Wang Xiang looked at each other, both looking confident.

Wang Xiang is very confident.

He knew why the emperor asked him to come to Taiji Hall. The emperor needed him to take away the right to interpret the classics from the hands of the aristocratic families.

And these ministers didn't want to see Wang Su coming.

Whether it is these bystanders or the most important referee, they are all on my side. How can you let me lose?

No matter how strong you, Wang Su, are, you will never be our opponent.

Of course, Wang Su was also very confident.

He was sure that Wang Xiang was just a shameless thief who could not fool the world. When it comes to classics, if you know it, you know it, and if you don't, you don't know it. At their level, no loophole will be overlooked.

Moreover, now all the ministers are vaguely showing signs of wanting to unite to deal with the emperor.

Your Majesty must be trying to win me over to deal with the ministers.

With Your Majesty on my side, why should I be afraid of you?

The two men argued and looked in the direction of the emperor together.

Um? ?

Where is that dirty thing?
There was nothing in the emperor's original position, and Sima Yan had disappeared.

Zhong Hui looked at them with a smile, "No problem, just continue talking."

At this moment, Wang Xiang and Wang Su's expressions became extremely interesting.

"Your Majesty, shouldn't we continue to watch?"

Sima Yan followed Cao Mao with a look of surprise on his face.

"I won't watch it anymore. They're both my teachers. If they really start arguing, I can't take sides."

"Besides, isn't Shiji still there?"

"Let Shiji handle it."

Cao Mao spoke very calmly, and the two of them walked on the path outside the Taiji Hall. The soldiers coming towards them all bowed to greet them.

Sima Yan couldn't help but sigh.

"How did you get the soldiers so excited?"

Cao Mao smiled and replied, "We have to thank our Minister Gao for this."

Sima Yan suddenly realized, "Is it because they are angry about the evil deeds of Situ Gong that they share the same hatred and the morale is high?"

"almost."

"I raided Gao Rou's house and used their property as a reward for the guards."

"what???"

Cao Mao did not ask why Sima Yan appeared at the banquet, and Sima Yan did not explain why he brought his grandfather here. Eunuchs holding lanterns led the way in front and behind, and the two of them were surrounded in the middle, walking leisurely on the path.

"Your Majesty, do you have no talents available recently?"

"really."

"I have a few good friends there. Do you want me to recommend them to you?"

"Actually, I am surrounded by talented people."

(End of this chapter)