Chapter 206: Specialization in the art industry
"Sir, students are studying the science of governing the world. How can they farm the land? Sir, please don't insult the students." The Confucian scholar became a little angry when he was asked.
Fu Sheng smiled and said, "Is this insulting you?"
"Isn't it true? The students are learning the science of governing the world, but the teacher only asks about farm matters. May I ask, sir, do you know how to farm?" the Confucian scholar asked.
Fu Sheng smiled and said: "I can. Not only can I farm, but I can also participate in research on cultivating seeds."
"What?" The Confucian scholar was shocked, "Sir, you are a representative of Confucianism, why do you do farm work? Aren't you afraid that we Confucians will scold you, sir?"
Fu Sheng smiled and said: "Confucianism is inclusive of everything. In the future, Confucian people will not only farm, but also study medicine, Mohist machine arts, military strategists, and even serve as soldiers.
If you always think that you are a superior Confucian and see other people clearly, then your end will be the same as my senior brother.
Do you know why the imperial court held imperial examinations and allowed Confucians, Legalists, Mohists, military strategists, doctors and farmers to participate in the examinations? "
"Please sir, please give me some advice." the Confucian scholar asked,
"It's very simple. Legalists formulate laws, and the laws bind the people. Military strategists train generals to help the court protect the country.
Farmers study farming and develop high-yielding seeds so that people don't have to worry about going hungry.
The tools made by the Mohists can make work easier for ordinary people, not to mention doctors, who can cure diseases and save lives.
As for Confucianism, you say that what you study is the science of governing the world. Then let me ask you, how would you deal with the empty treasury of the imperial court?
How would you deal with locust plagues, floods, and droughts?
What would you do if there were bandits in the place?
The Huns often harass me at the border. How will you deal with it?
Now that rice, a food that can be harvested twice or even three times a year, has appeared in the land of Baiyue, how do you arrange it? "
The Confucian scholar was asked several questions and took several steps back. He could not answer any of these questions.
"Sir, what I have learned is how to manage the people and advise His Majesty in the court, just like the sage Confucius." The Confucian scholar finally found an excuse for himself.
Fu Sheng glanced at the Confucian scholar, then raised the memorial and said, "I will help you deliver this memorial to the First Emperor. The consequences may prevent you from participating in the imperial examination for the rest of your life. Are you willing?"
"What?" The Confucian scholar was shocked again and asked in confusion: "Sir, what we have written are all words of justice. How could the First Emperor still be so indifferent to right from wrong?"
"It seems that the old Confucianism is still deeply rooted in your hearts, and my task is still very arduous.
Ring the Confucian bell. Fu Sheng sighed and then ordered the Confucian scholar.
When the Confucian scholar heard that Fu Sheng was about to ring the Confucian bell, he was startled again and immediately said: "Sir, why are you ringing the Confucian bell?"
The Confucianism Bell is the warning bell of the Great Qin Academy. Once it is rung, something important will happen in the Academy.
The Great Qin Academy was established just a few months ago, and it sounded three times in total. For the first time, Fu Sheng became a representative of Confucianism, and informed all Confucian people that he supported the unification of China, the imperial power granted by heaven, etc.
The second time was when Fu Sheng informed all Confucian people that the imperial court would strongly support the Daqin Academy to open colleges across the country so that everyone in the world could study in the colleges.
The third and most recent time was to announce the three elementary books of "Three Character Classic", "Hundred Family Surnames" and "Disciple Rules". At the same time, movable type printing and simplified Chinese characters were also announced.
In particular, movable type printing and simplified Chinese characters shocked everyone in Confucianism.
With movable type printing, Confucians can print as many books as they want. Simplified Chinese characters have simplified the Qin seal script and are easier to use. However, these characters are currently a little short, but it no longer delays their learning.
And today, the Confucianism bell is ringing again. What Confucian scholars are worried about is that the joint memorials signed by themselves and others will be taken out. If this happens, won't they ruin their reputations?
Fu Sheng's face suddenly darkened and he said, "I asked you to ring the Confucian bell, why do you have so many questions?"
When the Confucian scholar saw that Fu Sheng was angry, he immediately lowered his head and said, "Sir, please don't be angry. The student should ring the Confucian bell now."
Seeing the Confucian scholar leave, Fu Sheng shook his head and said to himself: "Confucianism is too complicated and too self-righteous. It is not the world of Confucianism now. Why doesn't anyone understand it?"
"Dangdang..."
"The Confucian bell is ringing, go to the playground quickly."
"Let's go. It's the voice of Ru Zhong."
"Go to the playground."
All the Confucian scholars, masters, and even doctors from the Great Qin Academy came to the playground of the Great Qin Academy.
About a quarter of an hour after the bell rang, many people were already standing densely on the playground.
The Confucian people in the playground were all discussing the reason for ringing the Confucian bell this time.
After a while, Fu Sheng was seen standing on the podium, and the scene suddenly became quiet, and you could hear a needle drop.
Fu Sheng stood on the podium and said slowly: "The Confucian bell is ringing today because of the imperial examination.
I just learned that many Confucian scholars are very confused about the imperial examinations involving Mohists, doctors, farmers, legalists and the art of war, and even think it is unfair.
Confucianism is clearly the first family among hundreds of schools of thought, bigger than Legalism, while farmers and doctors are even less well-known, and are no longer even among the hundreds of schools of thought.
However, in the imperial examination, there were Legalists, Military strategists, Mohists, and even farmers and doctors who were about to withdraw from the various schools of thought. "
"Sir," a Confucian scholar said, "Is this the imperial court's intention to embarrass us Confucians and want us Confucians to be pulled down from the first position again?"
The Confucian scholar's words immediately aroused the recognition of other Confucian scholars.
Discussions started again below.
"Quiet." Fu Sheng said in a deep voice.
The scene suddenly became quiet. Fu Sheng was now the representative of Confucianism, but he had the support of the First Emperor.
Fu Sheng looked at the Confucian scholar who asked the question and said slowly: "Skills have specializations, and the six schools of Confucianism, Law, Military, Agriculture, Medicine, and Mohism each have their own strengths. 33
Confucians are good at teaching others, so Confucians opened the Daqin Academy and many local academies.
The Mohists were good at mechanism skills and could help the people create tools that saved time and effort.
Doctors treat illnesses and save lives.
Farmers farm and study grain.
Military strategists protect their homes and countries and command armies to fight on the battlefield.
Legalists formulate laws so that people can follow them and restrain others from their excessive behavior.
Let me ask you, if a country only has Confucianism, what can it do? Can I farm? Can you go into battle and kill the enemy? Can it cure diseases and save lives? "
The Confucian scholars lowered their heads, no, they are Confucians, not farmers, and they are not doctors, so they cannot do this.
Fu Sheng continued: "Confucianism educates them about common sense, filial piety, and integrity. It also teaches the people to be loyal to the emperor and patriotic.
Confucianism can become the first of hundreds of schools of thought, not because Confucianism is so powerful, but because Confucianism is the foundation of hundreds of schools of thought. "
Some people died, but not completely...
