In the hall in the middle of Hongwenzhuang, Yang Anxuan asked Guo Gao to inscribe a plaque. The three golden characters of Wenyuan Hall shined in the sunlight.
The hall is three rooms wide, two rooms deep, and has eight pillars, enough to accommodate more than 300 people. Even though more than 200 tables are placed in it, it still looks empty.
Yang Anxuan invited Kong Yi to sit at the main table. Guo Gao, Wang Zhi and others sat on the left. He, Liu Na, Biejia Zhu Jie, Zhizhong Wang Zhene, Pang Qing, Zhang Bo and others sat on the right. The disciples and the descendants of the family were sitting in the hall.
Yang Anxuan stood up and bowed to Kong Yi, Guo Gao and others, then bowed to everyone, stood up and said: "All the sages have gathered here to teach and preach. Today's grand event will be recorded in the history books. Famous generals will be passed down through the ages."
These words moved everyone. Leaving a name in history books is everyone’s dream. Who doesn’t want to leave a few lines of words in history for future generations to admire. Governor Yang vigorously promoted Confucianism in Yongzhou. This matter will definitely leave a mark on history. It would be an honor to be able to participate in it.
Xiang Chou looked at Liu Na with a smile on his face enviously. Hongjiazhuang was dedicated to Liu Ne. At first, he thought he was willing to spend money to please Governor Yang. But now it seems that this old fox has already had his mind. In the future, history books will record the establishment of Xiangyang School. Liu Jiayi's assistance to Hongwenzhuang must be recorded in the records. What's more, there are many great scholars in Hongwenzhuang. If the Liu family's nephews want to learn from them, these great scholars will definitely teach them. Liu Na's move really kills three birds with one stone.
Zhang Bo, who was beside him, looked at Xiang Chou and understood what he meant to his in-laws. Such fame and fortune cannot be exclusively enjoyed by the Liu family. He also wants a share of the pie, and can provide food, travel, etc. for the Confucian scholars in Hongwenzhuang, etc. When he had time, he discussed with Governor Yang.
"Yang Governor, what is a Confucian?" Guo Gao asked loudly.
Yang Anxuan stood quietly for a moment, then raised his voice and responded: "Benevolence and orderliness are Confucianism, conducting government with virtue is Confucianism, teaching without distinction is Confucianism, teaching students according to their aptitude is Confucianism, valuing the people and respecting the king is also Confucianism."
There were whispers in the hall, Guo Gao stroked his beard and nodded. Chen Da on the side asked: "When Governor Yang was in Yanling, he said, "A flower blooming alone is not spring, but spring fills the garden with thousands of purples and reds." Now that Confucianism is flourishing in Yongzhou, is it possible that Confucianism is being respected exclusively? "
Yang Anxuan responded calmly: "A gentleman respects the virtuous and tolerates others, praises the good but is reserved; when he sees the virtuous, he thinks about them; when he sees the virtuous, he introspects himself. Confucians should have a mind that tolerates all things, respect Confucianism, and accept hundreds of schools of thought. The way to everlasting prosperity.".5
Kong Yi smiled and said: "The Doctrine of the Mean says: "Learn erudition, examine it, think carefully, discern clearly, and practice it diligently." The promotion of Confucianism has a long way to go, and I would like to encourage you all to share it. "
Liu Ne stood up and said, "Confucius has come from afar, let's chat while eating. Come, I'll give you a banquet."
The food and wine are fragrant, the people are laughing and having fun.
Kong Yi's residence was arranged in a courtyard on the north side of Wenyuan Hall. There were more than ten houses in the square courtyard, which was enough for Kong Yi, his son and his disciples to live. Liu Na also specially arranged six servants to take care of his daily life.
In the study, Kong Yi, Yang Anxuan, and Kong Xian sat quietly drinking tea. Tea is a new tea, overflowing with fragrance, stimulating the heart and spleen.
After drinking a cup of tea, Kong Yi looked at Yang Anxuan and said: "I was traveling along the way and saw that the people of Yongzhou were busy with farming. I personally went to the fields to try out the Yangjia plow. It is truly a useful tool for promoting agriculture. An Xuan, you have made immeasurable merit by making this thing." "
Yang Anxuan smiled and said: "This year, I will be farming a lot in Yongzhou to reduce taxes and exempt from corvee. I hope that people's families will have enough food to send their children to school to learn literacy."
Kong Yi was very satisfied with this prospective son-in-law and praised him: "A good son-in-law says that conducting government with virtue is Confucianism. I see that you have implemented benevolent policies in Yongzhou, established schools, and practiced them personally. This is true Confucianism."
Yang Anxuan cupped his hands and thanked him: "My father-in-law has praised me, but I don't dare to be my son-in-law."
Kong Yi stroked his beard and said with emotion: "I followed the teachings of my ancestors in Qufu, taught and educated people to promote Confucianism, but the manpower was limited, and the number of disciples taught was less than a hundred. An Xuan, you established a school in Yongzhou, and the beneficiaries were tens of thousands, far better than me .”
Kong Xian smiled and said, "You are very proud to have established a school in Yingchuan County, built 18 schools and recruited 217 Mongolian boys."
Yang Anxuan said: "I intend to build one school in each county within this year, and then gradually expand it, so that half of the children in Yongzhou can go to school and learn to read."
Kong Yi reminded: "I have heard from Xian'er that your policies include, in addition to establishing schools, recruiting troops, improving roads, repairing water conservancy, and building buildings.
Regarding the inn and other things, will the stalls be too big and where will the money and food come from? "
"No matter how poor you are, you can't afford to start a school." Yang Anxuan said with a smile: "Don't worry, father-in-law, my son-in-law will do what he can."
Kong Yi stopped asking further questions and said, "You built Hongwenzhuang to recruit Confucian scholars, and you also wanted to invite hundreds of schools of thought to contend. I'm afraid Hongwenzhuang can't accommodate so many people."
From the bottom of his heart, Kong Yi still hopes that Yang Anxuan will only respect Confucianism, and other schools of thought can embellish it.
The scene of a comprehensive university in his previous life appeared in Yang Anxuan's mind, and he said: "Hongwenzhuang is just the first step. My son-in-law intends to imitate the Qi State in building the Jixia Academy to attract knowledgeable people from all over the world."
Kong Yi took a deep look at Yang Anxuan. The Jixia Academy of Qi State was built to gather the strategies of wise men from all over the world, to enrich the country and strengthen the army, and to strive for supremacy in the world. Yang Anxuan vigorously established a school in Yongzhou, could he also have the intention of the world.
Now that Yang Anxuan has engaged Miao'er to become his son-in-law, he will do his best to help him promote Confucianism. If he wants to raise an army to fight for the world, how will the Kong family deal with it?
Kong Xiandao: "Sir, in addition to running schools and establishing schools, An Xuan also intends to sort out the lost Confucian classics, correct the circulated scriptures, and compile it into the "Confucian Collection" as a collection of Confucian works. "
Kong Yi's attention was immediately attracted by Kong Xian's words, and he said: "This is a major event that will benefit the world. I'm afraid the manpower in Hongwenzhuang is not enough, so I will ask a few friends to come and help."
After looking at Kong Xian, Kong Yi said: "Xian'er, the compilation of the "Confucian Tibetan" is a very big matter and will take a long time. My father is already old. If you can't complete it during your lifetime, you have to continue to complete it. "
Kong Xian stood up and solemnly agreed.
Yang Anxuan said: "I deeply feel that the Confucian classics have been lost and the etiquette does not exist. The sacrificial rituals such as suburban sacrifice, ancestor worship, Sheji sacrifice, Yu sacrifice, release ceremony, and five sacrifices are all incomplete. I want to ask my father-in-law to complete them after compilation. These etiquette."
Kong Yi's eyes were full of excitement. Whether it was compiling Confucian Tibetan Buddhism or perfecting Confucian etiquette, it was his dream.
As the twenty-fifth generation grandson of Confucius, he lived under the aura of his ancestors. He held the title of Marquis of Shengting and devoted his life to reading, educating people and promoting Confucianism, but his reputation was not well known.
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, one branch of the Kong family moved to Shanyin in Kuaiji. Yongjia's Nandu Lu County was owned by the Hu people, and the Kong family in Shanyin was favored by the court.
When he became emperor (325-342 years), Shanyin Kong Yuguan paid homage to Shangshu Pushe, and opened the government with the same three divisions. Now in the court, Kong Anguo has successively held important positions such as Shizhong, Taichang, leading general, and Donghai Wangshi. Kong family in Kuaiji. Although the Confucius family in Qufu lived in poverty and abided by the law, the weak stems and strong branches were always a source of pain.
If I can compile Confucian canon and perfect Confucian etiquette, then the Confucian family in Qufu will revive the reputation of their ancestors and set up a banner in the Confucian community, and I will be considered worthy of my ancestors.
When we came out of Kong Yi's place, it was almost Haishi. At this time, the city gate had been closed, and even Yang Anxuan could not come in and out at will. He stayed in the guest house to the west of Hongwenzhuang.
The crescent moon crescents in the sky, and the March breeze brings the fresh breath of spring. Yang Anxuan is in a good mood. Although Hongwenzhuang currently has only a hundred or so Confucian scholars, a single spark can start a prairie fire. It is foreseeable that Hongwenzhuang will become a Confucian holy land in the future.
Zhang Feng held a lantern and lit it aside. Seeing Yang Anxuan's brisk steps and spring breeze on his face, he smiled and said, "My lord, why are you so happy?"
Li Shimin's famous saying came out of Yang Anxuan's mouth, "All the heroes in the world fall into my trap."
Seeing Zhang Feng's confused look, Yang Anxuan smiled and said: "Zhang Feng, take advantage of the good night to stretch your hands and feet and see if you have made any progress recently."
Zhang Feng said eagerly: "Let's compete. There is a grain drying field in front of us. It's open."
The two of them usually have less time to do anything. Zhang Feng is eager to learn. Every time he loses, he always thinks about the reasons for the failure and comes up with a solution.
Under the moonlight, the two of them competed with each other on the grain drying ground. Zhang Feng learned most of his martial arts from Zhao Tian. He liked to go to the military camp and learned many practical moves from the lieutenants of the army. Meng Longfu taught him He had sword skills, Kuai En taught him how to use his fists and feet, and Yu Fei also taught him archery.
Zhang Feng was very hardworking and practiced hard every day. Yang Anxuan liked this smart and motivated boy very much and regarded him as his disciple, urging him to read and write in his spare time.
Zhang Feng lived up to his high expectations and was able to take charge of his own business. Not only could he do things well when he went out,
You can still have your own ideas. At the beginning of the year, he went to the capital to inquire about news. Not only did he send a lot of useful information, he also found Liu Zhong and brought him back to the Yuzhou Navy.
Yang Anxuan planned to let him join the army to command the troops in two years, always letting him be his personal follower and humiliating his talents.
Stepping away from Zhang Feng's fist, Yang Anxuan thought to himself that this kid was really merciless, and the blow to his face was bound to be bruised and swollen.
Yang Anxuan lowered his body and raised his hand to support Zhang Feng's elbow and wrist, preparing to knock him to the ground. Unexpectedly, when he lifted his hand up, it felt light and weak, and Yang Anxuan secretly thought it was not good.
Zhang Feng stood on the ground with his left foot, raised his right foot with the help of force, and swept towards Yang Anxuan like a whirlwind. Yang Anxuan stepped back hastily and was brought to the front by his toes, leaving a stain.
Yang Anxuan praised: "Good boy, who did you learn this trick from? It's not bad."
Zhang Feng stood still with a smile and said: "I went to Xuchang for the New Year and played against Uncle Zhao. Uncle Zhao taught me."
Yang Anxuan patted the stain on his front and said with a smile, "When do you and Xuan'er plan to get married?"
In a blink of an eye, Zhang Feng is already seventeen years old and an adult.
Zhang Feng blushed and said, "Uncle Zhao said that Xuan'er is still young and will wait until the servant reaches twenty years old."
Zhao Tian couldn't bear to leave his daughter. Yang Anxuan smiled secretly in his heart and walked towards his residence with his hands behind his back. Zhang Feng hurriedly picked up the lantern stuck on the ground and followed.
I only heard Yang Anxuan say: "When Qiyueyu transfers your Uncle Zhao back to Xiangyang and asks your mother to come to Xiangyang City, your family will be reunited again."
Zhang Feng said gratefully: "Thank you, Lord."
After bathing in well water, Yang Anxuan sat under the lamp and meditated. He promoted Confucianism with great fanfare. In addition to wooing Confucian scholars, recruiting talents, and establishing a reputation, he also compiled Confucian classics and compiled a Confucian collection as Kong Yi said.
In his previous life, Yang Anxuan deeply regretted the loss of many precious books from the ancients. Whenever he had the opportunity, he would do something, perhaps leaving something for future generations.
Kong Yi guessed from Yang Anxuan's desire to imitate the Qi State in building Jixia Academy that he wanted to strive for world supremacy, but he didn't know the deeper meaning.
Confucianism was regarded as the state religion by kings of all dynasties, and the idea of loyalty and patriotism it promoted was conducive to rule. Yang Anxuan wanted to use the idea of loyalty and patriotism to counter Huan Xuan's recent usurpation, rally people's hearts and occupy justice for himself.
Of course, Yang Anxuan would not be a loyal minister of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. He would win over the people through Mencius' teaching that "the people are the most important, the country is second, and the king is the least important", so as to comply with the people's hearts and compete for the world.
Confucianism advocated "the distinction between Hua and Yi", which laid a theoretical basis for his future conquests of Qin, Wei, Yan and other countries. Use what you can, regardless of whether it is the essence or the dross.
Under the light, Yang Anxuan's eyes were determined. When he first settled on Yongzhou, he was eager to promote Confucianism. Another reason was the unique historical reasons of Yongzhou.
During Huan Wen's Northern Expedition, Yongzhou overseas Chinese established Xiangyang County in Jingzhou to resettle the refugees from Guanzhong and Henan. After his grandfather Yang Liang took refuge with Huan Wen, he fought mostly in Yongzhou. The Hongnong Yang family gradually became the representative of the Yongzhou family.
After Huan Wen's death, Yang Liang became the governor of Liangzhou, leaving the Yongzhou clan without a leader until his father Yang Quanqi became the governor of Yongzhou, and the Yang family's voice in Yongzhou increased again.
After his father's death, he seized Yongzhou by order of the court, and met with little resistance. Among them was the recognition of the Hongnong Yang family by the Yongzhou family.
To turn this recognition into a foundation, in addition to spreading benevolent policies, Yang Anxuan also wanted to establish his orthodox status through the spread of Confucianism.
Yongzhou is located in the place of the Four Wars. Compared with Qin, Wei, Yan and the imperial court, Yongzhou is at a disadvantage. The way to survive in the cracks is to always be vigilant and secretly increase its strength. Confucianism emphasizes that peace is the most important, so why not use it to eliminate the wariness of Qin and Wei? .
Guo Gao's question rang in his mind again, what is Confucianism? Yang Anxuan responded loudly in his heart to establish a heart for heaven and earth, to establish a destiny for the living and the people, to carry forward the unique knowledge of the past saints, and to create peace for all generations.
