Imperial Palace, Tai Chi Hall.
Li Zexuan, who felt that he no longer had any fun in life, wanted to return to his original position, but was interrupted by Li Er's cold snort. He obediently walked to the position pointed by Li Er's finger, which was in the sixth row of civil servants. , the person standing in front of him was Kong Jijiu who had stepped forward to answer.
Li Zexuan guessed that this Kong Jijiu must be Kong Yingda. This little old man was quite famous in the Tang Dynasty, and Li Zexuan had heard of him in later generations.
The morning court was still going on, and Li Zexuan sat there with his head down in despair, listening to the big guys fighting each other. Although the battle was fierce, he couldn't arouse any interest. This intrigue and intrigue in the court was really not suitable for him.
There was no table in front of him to lie down on, and no pillar in the back to lean on. Standing in this awkward position, Li Zexuan couldn't sleep even if he wanted to. He waited drowsily for nearly an hour before the morning session finally ended.
Li Zexuan couldn't help but want to look up to the sky and scream, it was finally over. After stretching his aching thighs and rubbing his hungry stomach, Li Zexuan followed the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs and walked out of the hall, preparing to go home for dinner.
He saw Kong Yingda walking in front of him. He thought that he would go to the Imperial College to "teach" in the future. This old man was equivalent to the "principal" of the Imperial College. In order to ensure that he would not be beaten in the future, he had to pay homage to the mountain and fight with the leaders. What a good relationship.
"Kong Jijiu, please stay!"
When Kong Yingda heard someone calling him, he slowed down and Li Zexuan stepped forward with three steps at a time and cupped his hands:
"The boy has met Mr. Kong. Mr. Kong abandoned the regional prejudices of Southern and Northern studies, was compatible with the Bai family, and integrated the north and the south. He was indeed a famous Confucian in the world. I have admired Mr. Kong for a long time. I will be happy to work under him in the future. It’s an honor.”
As the saying goes, flattery never wears off, so when Li Zexuan came up, he praised Kong Yingda indiscriminately.
But Kong Yingda has gone through a lifetime of vicissitudes, and has long looked down on fame and fortune. Li Zexuan's flattery has no effect on him. He glanced at Li Zexuan with his wise eyes, and then said with a half-smile:
"If what I remember is correct, Lan Tianjue should belong to the Taoist lineage, right? How can he admire my Confucian culture?"
Li Zexuan was choked to death in an instant. He secretly thought that this old man was not an easy character to get along with. He laughed dryly and said:
"Mr. I'm afraid that you are obsessed with it. As with Confucianism, so with Taoism. At that time, Master Kong eliminated the sectarian opinions such as the theory of family masters within Confucian classics, selected the best among all the schools, and collected them widely to prepare for the expo. This ended the development since the Western Han Dynasty. All kinds of disputes.
Later, he abandoned the regional prejudices between Southern and Northern studies, compatible with the Bai family, integrated the north and the south, and preserved the achievements of Confucian classics since the Western Han Dynasty so that the teachings of the previous teachers would not be lost and future generations of scholars would learn to admire them.
Master Confucius was able to tolerate different schools of thought within Confucianism, so why couldn't he break away from Confucianism and face up to other schools of thought with an inclusive attitude. Since ancient times, existence is reasonable. Confucianism and Taoism have been around for thousands of years, and their theories have many things in common. Why can't they learn from each other's strengths and complement each other's weaknesses and continuously improve? "
Li Zexuan originally said it casually, but as he spoke, he couldn't help but reveal some of his understanding of Confucianism and Taoism deep in his mind. Among the memories he inherited, he had a very deep impression of Taoist doctrine.
When Kong Yingda saw Li Zexuan flattering Li Erda without moral integrity in the court, he started to despise him. Now after listening to Li Zexuan's words, he couldn't help but admire in his heart that this boy really has some real talent. He couldn't help stroking his hands and smiling:
"The existence of a good one is reasonable. A good one can make up for one's own weaknesses. What you said about your understanding of Confucianism and Taoism can really be called a true insight. Yes, yes. Since you have such talent and learning, why did you just show up in the court? Are you going to do that thing of flattering the king again? How can a scholar not have character?"
Kong Yingda saw that Li Zexuan was a promising talent, so he couldn't help but mention a few more words, hoping that Li Zexuan would find his way back.
Li Zexuan was sweating in his heart. It turned out that his performance in the court had left a bad impression of flattery on these civil servants. He couldn't help but slander these civil servants who really stood up and talked without pain. They could have character, admonish the king and be famous for generations, but he didn't want these false reputations. He just wanted to hold his wife and live happily for the rest of his life, a scholar's character. Has anything to do with me
"Master Kong didn't know something. I just entered the court for the first time and didn't know much about the affairs of the court. Today I was scolded by His Majesty. I remembered the time when I was a child when I did something wrong and was scolded by my master. Then I couldn't stop talking. , Master Kong, please don’t blame me.”
Li Zexuan searched his mind and thought of an excuse that was not an excuse. I am still a child. You big guys have the nerve to talk to me about the character of a scholar
Kong Yingda, who was such a person, immediately heard the hidden meaning of Li Zexuan's words. Then he remembered Li Zexuan's age and couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. He touched his beard to relieve his embarrassment and said:
"Well, I won't blame you. I just hope that you will serve in the Imperial College in the future and do your best to teach and educate people. I believe that those who can make a curved shaft plow and benefit the people will naturally have excellent character. .”
It was not easy to finally get this new boss. Li Zexuan breathed a sigh of relief secretly, cupped his hands and said, "Young man must remember Master Kong's teachings."
Kong Yingda smiled and waved his hand, and said, "Well, I will wait at the Imperial College tomorrow for Lord Lan Tian to take up his post."
The two chatted for a few words and then parted ways. Li Zexuan was about to chase Qin Qiong and the others. Han Yuxi was going to the Qin family to meet Mrs. Qin this morning. He could take Han Yuxi home by the way.
Ever since he and Han Yuxi confided their feelings to each other, Li Zexuan wanted to be around Han Yuxi all the time. Even if he didn't dare to do anything, it was wonderful to look at Han Yuxi's beautiful face and feel Han Yuxi's soft temperament.
However, Li Er didn't let him have any leisure time and always made things happen for him. Thinking that he would have to go to work in the Imperial College tomorrow, Li Zexuan couldn't help but sigh deeply.
Just as he was about to leave Chengtian Gate, he heard someone shouting from behind: "Master Li, stay here, Master Li, stay here, Your Majesty has summoned you for something!"
Li Zexuan's face darkened, it was too much, it was too much, what did Old Li want to do? Are you going to let people go home for dinner
Li Zexuan silently drew countless small circles in his heart and cursed Li Er for not doing it that night. Then he calmed down, turned around and waited for the little waiter to come over. Li Zexuan's expression had returned to normal, and he asked :
"May I ask if your Majesty has anything else to do with me?"
The young chamberlain took a few breaths and said: "Back to Sir, I don't know, but please move forward, His Majesty is waiting."
Okay, okay, damn feudalism, the evil imperial supremacy.
"Then let's go!"
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Thank you Mingqidian-Huzu for the two monthly tickets, thank you *Yunshang? like? , Brother Xiaoyao Xiong’s rewards again and again.
(End of chapter)