Daqin: The Greatest Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

If her husband asked her to go, she would definitely go back.

Several people rode in a carriage, and driven slowly towards the suburbs by the coachman.

Before we knew it, it was already the end of May and June was approaching. The suburbs were covered with green grass, beautiful mountains and clear waters, and the scenery was beautiful.

After inviting Nongyu to go for an outing, Su Xuan had specially sent people to explore the surrounding environment. There was a large sea of ​​flowers in this place, which were the peonies that symbolized love in ancient times.

The Zhengfeng chapter of the Book of Songs, Qinwei, describes peony and love.

The man and the woman were about to joke, and the man gave the woman a spoon of medicine.

It describes a man and a woman traveling together, giving each other peonies to express their long-lasting love.

If Su Xuan had traveled with Nong Yu in April, he would not have come here, but to another area where there was a small patch of white Phalaenopsis orchids, the flower language of which was just right for Nong Yu.

"Brother Su Xuan, you are so beautiful!" Nong Yu strolled in the sea of ​​flowers, her skirt fluttering in the wind and her smile as beautiful as a flower. It was the most blooming time in a girl's life.

Zi Nu looked at Nong Yu with a smile on her face, with a hint of doting in her eyes. She subconsciously touched her belly, wondering if she had a child, would the child grow up to be as lively, cute, gentle and kind as Nong Yu.

Jingwei sniffed the fragrance of the flowers, and thought of the scene of herself nestling in Su Xuan's arms under the peach tree. The corners of her mouth subconsciously raised. At this moment, Su Xuan put the woven wreath on her head and commented, "Well, you are more beautiful than flowers!"

Jingwei's cheeks were rosy, and she said seriously, "I will always stay by my husband's side, as long as he likes it."

Su Xuan leaned closer and whispered, "Then we should have more children."

Jingwei's face flushed, "I will listen to my husband!"

"Brother Su Xuan, Sister Zi Nu, Sister Jing Wei, do you like peonies? If you do, we can bring some back and plant them in the Prime Minister's Mansion when we go back." Nong Yu suggested.

"Of course." Su Xuan nodded with a smile.

Although there are peonies in the Xiangguo Mansion, they are only planted on a small scale.

There is a lake not far from the sea of ​​flowers. At this time of year, the little lotus leaves have already sprouted.

Su Xuan thought that in a month or two, when the lotus flowers in the lake were in full bloom, they could go boating on the lake, picking lotus pods and eating lotus leaves, while Nong Yu played the piano and sang, and Zi Nu warmed wine and brewed tea. This must be a great pleasure in life.

He was not in a hurry. Since he couldn't pick lotus pods or eat the edges and corners right now, he would just do what he should do now.

He waved his hand, and the guard standing beside him immediately understood and brought over the charcoal grill that had been prepared long ago.

A variety of ingredients were brought over, which were exactly the barbecue ingredients of later generations.

What’s an outing without a barbecue?

Nong Yu watched Su Xuan grilling skewers of meat on the charcoal fire, turning them back and forth. After a short while, the aroma of meat was everywhere and oil was sizzling. When Su Xuan sprinkled spices on them, the aroma of barbecue rushed into her taste buds, and Nong Yu subconsciously swallowed her saliva.

"Brother Su Xuan, what kind of food are you making? Why have I never seen it before?" Nong Yu asked curiously.

"This is barbecue." Su Xuan looked at the golden, slightly charred skewers of meat, picked them up, handed them to the three women, and signaled with his eyes, "Try it."

Nanyue took a light bite, and the tender and juicy meat with a slightly salty charcoal flavor suddenly exploded on her taste buds. The fragrance of the spices filled her entire mouth, as if it had a magical power that whetted her appetite. However, in the blink of an eye, the several skewers of meat in her hand had been completely finished.

Zi Nu's eyes lit up, and while eating, she was still thinking that if she opened a catering business, the restaurant would definitely be full.

Jingwei held the barbecue in his hand and passed it to Su Xuan's mouth, smiling gently, "Husband, try it first."

Nanyue felt that the barbecue suddenly lost its aroma.

Zi Nu paused as she picked up the skewers.

Su Xuan tasted it with a smile, thinking that his concern for Jingwei was not in vain.

In a short while, all the barbecued ingredients were eaten up. Among them, Su Xuan ate the most because the three women fed him from time to time.

The wonderful day ended with laughter and joy among several people.

Chapter 171 Xiaoyaozi

As various schools of thought entered Qin one after another, more and more people visited Su Xuan, including many leaders of various sects. The one he was meeting now was Xiaoyaozi, the leader of the Taoist sect.

"The highest good is like water. Water benefits all things without contention. Taoism has always emphasized governing by inaction and adapting to natural changes. Does the fact that Master Xiaoyaozi chose this time to enter the world mean that Renzong recognizes Qin's philosophy of governance and believes that Qin's laws are the righteous laws of heaven and earth?" Su Xuan's words were sharp, and he looked directly at Xiaoyaozi.

Xiaoyaozi frowned slightly and explained in a deep voice, "The Taoist Tianzong believes that human life and death are as natural as the spring and autumn, and are not worth being sad or happy about. Therefore, when practicing the Great Dao, one should be selfless, integrate into the world, and read the vicissitudes of life."

"The human sect believes that all living beings are treated equally, without distinction of high and low. Heaven and earth are not benevolent, and treat all things as straw dogs. They have compassion for the world and for human beings."

"I am not here for the sake of Taoism, but for the people of the world who are suffering because of harsh politics."

Xiaoyaozi was inspired. When he was young, he traveled around the world and knew well the sufferings of the common people. However, he was touched by the brand-new customs of the people in Qin, the more laughter in the fields, and the promulgation of many policies that benefited the country.

Taoism emphasizes following nature, so what is nature?

Nature can be roughly divided into three aspects.

The first one is nature, which refers to the law of the rotation of the four seasons, the principle of the growth and decline of all things, and the natural laws of birth, aging, sickness and death.

The second is nature. Human nature is called nature. Human nature should develop naturally and cannot be suppressed deliberately. For example, "food and sex are human nature". If people don't eat when they are hungry, they will starve to death. If they don't have any thoughts when they see the opposite sex, they will die of their race because they have no offspring.

The third one, which is man-made and in accordance with the laws of nature, is also called natural.

Taoism is not against human intervention, but advocates that we should follow the laws of nature. Laozi talked about the rules of Taoism, and as long as it does not violate the rules of Taoism, you can do it.

This is what is meant by doing nothing and yet achieving everything.

Lao Tzu advocated governing by inaction, more because the people at that time were having a hard time living under the heavy taxes and hard labor of the rulers, and in order to give them more living space, it was essentially artificial.

Lao Tzu's human work is more for the sake of the entire human race and all things in the world, rather than just focusing on himself.

The reason why Xiaoyaozi chose to enter the world is actually a way of adapting to nature.

In the original novel, he joined forces with the Mohist School and the remnants of the six kingdoms to fight against Qin for this reason.

But now, with Su Xuan's intervention, Qin has become the most lenient country to its people among the seven countries. On the contrary, the six countries have been tyrannical and unpopular.

As time went by, some of the philosophers and schools of thought had actually turned to the Qin State. They would no longer be obstacles to the Qin State, but would instead become aids to the Qin State.

This is why those who are righteous have many supporters, while those who are unrighteous have few supporters.

"The headmaster is truly wise!" Su Xuan praised loudly, and then acted as if he hated evil. "The six countries are tyrannical and unjust, and everyone has the right to kill them. I ask the headmaster to lead the disciples of the human sect to join our Great Qin and attack the six countries together."

When it comes to help, Su Xuan never has too much, he would pull as many as possible.

The corner of Xiaoyaozi's mouth twitched. He only said two sentences, but he actually wanted the entire sect to work for the Qin.

Su Xuan glanced in the direction of the gate, "When the headmaster came here, he should have seen the scene in front of the Xiangguo Mansion, right? Those are all people who are vying to serve my Great Qin. What does this prove? It proves that my Great Qin is the one that everyone wants! It is what the people of the world want!"

"Master, if you are hesitant, then go back and think it over before coming back." Su Xuan waved his hand, showing an indifferent attitude.

Xiaoyaozi's profound meditation skills also broke his defense, and he emphasized, "The Renzong is for the people of the world, not any one country. If Qin is like the six countries in the future, the Renzong will also stand on the side of the people of the world."

Su Xuan assured, "Don't worry, that day will never come."

At the same time, he added in his heart, if that day really comes, the first one to be destroyed will be your Human Sect.

Xiaoyaozi's expression gradually returned to calm.

Su Xuan encouraged him, "Zhuangzi said in "Xiaoyaoyou", "If the water is not deep, it will not be able to support a large boat. If the wind is not strong, it will not be able to support a large wing."

"The reason why Peng can fly 90,000 miles is because the wind is beneath him. Now that he has joined the Qin State, he is standing at the outlet of the wind. As long as Ren Zong works hard for the empire, he will naturally get what he wants in the future."

"I hope so." Xiaoyaozi resumed his appearance as a hermit again.

He waved his sleeves as if he had performed some kind of magical power. A blue butterfly shadow appeared out of thin air at the spot, and the man disappeared.

The Escape of Dream Butterfly?

Xiaoyaozi's actions reminded Su Xuan.

The knights break the law with their martial arts, and the scholars break the law with their literary skills. As a supernatural world, how can we not discipline these warriors?

Su Xuan thought that after Qin unified the six kingdoms, he would have people collect all the martial arts skills in the world. Taoism, Guiguzi School, Agricultural School, Mohism, and all the schools of thought must hand them over. If they are unwilling to do so, it means they have ulterior motives and are thinking of rebellion!

With these martial arts skills, Zheng Ge can form his own secret shadow guard to monitor the various schools of thought and martial arts masters in the world.

After Xiaoyaozi, Su Xuan did not meet anyone else. He tiptoed to the top of the tree and looked at the long queue outside the mansion. He knew that the time was ripe to hold the Hundred Families Summit.

Chapter 172: Hundreds of Summits

Five days ago, Jinghu Medical Village.

The sky is clear and the water and sky are one color.

In the early morning, the lake was covered with mist, the vision was hazy and slightly cold.

A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds and merged into the depths of the lake, creating golden ripples.

Then hundreds of rays of light fell, the clouds and fog dispersed, and looking carefully, a slender and thin woman came into view. She was carrying a bamboo basket on her back, supporting herself with bamboo poles in both hands, and paddling the boat. Although her clothes were simple, her beautiful face could not be concealed.

She was wearing a navy blue tube-top dress, a short-sleeved coat that was half gray and blue and half creamy white, white wrist guards on her wrists, and her hair was tied into a ponytail. Her deep purple pupils were clear and bright, showing the innocence of a person who knew nothing about the world, yet also a bit of coldness that kept strangers away.

Duanmu Rong rowed the boat and looked at the medical village getting closer and closer, with a hint of sadness between her brows.

It was probably because the master had to treat the sick and the needy all day long, and he was exhausted, became ill due to overwork, and became increasingly haggard.

Don't panic, don't lie, there is moonlight after the sun sets. Don't be busy, don't be busy, the moon sets in the west and rises again.

She silently recited what she had read in the newspaper, and her mood gradually calmed down.

The master saves the world and the people without asking for anything in return. How could such a kind person like her receive bad retribution?

Master’s illness can definitely be cured!

The girl held the medicine basket in one hand and strode to the shore, her eyes gradually becoming firm.

"Master!" As soon as she entered the courtyard, she saw Nian Duan sorting the herbs she had picked, and she couldn't help but said anxiously, "Master, let me do these, and you take care of your body."

Nian Duan smiled and waved his hands, "These tasks are not very demanding, they are just a good opportunity to exercise the body."

There was one more thing she didn't say, which was that if one day she couldn't even move, then there would be no cure.

Duanmu Rong did not argue with Nian Duan on this issue. She walked closer to Nian Duan and supported her body, "Master, I will help you with acupuncture and moxibustion to recuperate."

Nian Duan sighed slightly. This child is cold on the outside but warm on the inside, tough but gentle, and has a kind heart of a doctor. Seeing herself in this state but unable to do anything, she must feel very uncomfortable inside, right?

After all, it is difficult for a doctor to heal himself!

She and her apprentice Duanmu Rong saved countless people, but eventually she fell ill and was at a loss what to do, which makes people sigh at the irony of fate.

After acupuncture, Nian Duan's face became much rosier, and he said, "Rong'er, get ready. We will leave for Xianyang tomorrow to attend the summit of various schools of thought."

"It is our duty as doctors to save the dying and heal the wounded, but the power of an individual is ultimately limited. Only when more doctors emerge can we truly help those who are troubled by diseases."

"Master, your body..." Duanmu Rong hesitated to speak, looking worried. Can the master's body withstand the bumps of the long journey?

"It's just a minor illness." After removing the needle, Nian Duan stood up, stretched out in front of Duan Murong, and comforted her, "Look, I'm fine, aren't I?"

The two people's stubborn personalities are almost inherited from the same lineage.

Duanmu Rong couldn't resist her master's persistence after all, and thought that it might not be a bad thing to accompany her master to the Summit of Philosophers and Scholars. Although she couldn't cure her master's illness, it didn't mean that no doctor in the world could do so. Maybe at the Summit of Philosophers and Scholars, she could meet a master of medicine who could cure her master's illness.

Thinking of this, she felt much more relieved and began to sort the herbs and pack up the valuables.

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It is called a summit of 100 companies, but in reality, only more than 30 companies actually participated.

Mohism, Taoism, military strategy, and the School of Names, basically all the mainstream schools have sent key figures.

As for Confucianism and Legalism, everyone knows that their representatives are the organizers of the Hundred Schools Summit, Su Xuan and Li Si.

The Summit of the Hundred Schools of Thought was similar to the exhibitions of later generations. It was held in a huge venue, with special people reviewing and judging the results, and finally summarizing them in front of Su Xuan, who would make the final decision on which of the Hundred Schools of Thought would be selected for national studies.

When Su Xuan arrived, the Hundred Schools of Thought Summit was already in full swing. When he walked into the hall, he saw people from various schools of thought explaining what benefits their selection would bring to the State of Qin.

"Our Le family has been selected into the Chinese Studies Program, which can cultivate the students' sentiments, relax their minds, combine work and rest, and achieve twice the result with half the effort!"

"The inclusion of our novelists in the National Studies Program can enhance students' creativity, improve their literary background, and most importantly, make them happy!"

"Only a strong army can expand the territory and maintain the peace of the country. I, the military strategist, deserve to be selected into the national studies!"

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In addition to the hall, there was also a large group of people gathered in front of the booth. When Su Xuan walked over, Li Si was debating with a woman.

This is a huge woman with a big red flower in her hair and a mask on her face, giving her an extraordinary feeling.

Su Xuan's mouth twitched.

Is this Gongsun Linglong?

"Since the Legalists were elected as the national studies, they must have real talent and knowledge. Do you dare to debate with me?" Gongsun Linglong's tone was affected, but full of confidence.

"Of course." Li Si agreed directly. As a representative of the Legalists, if he got scared in the face of a battle, it would be a loss of face for the entire Legalists. However, knowing that the legalists were powerful, he adopted a conservative strategy, "Since it is a debate, how about each of us raising a question?"