Sima Yan used to yearn for the life of celebrities.
But when Cao Mao led him to truly integrate into these circles of celebrities, Sima Yan was a little disappointed.
This circle is not as beautiful as he thought, especially the debate on scriptures, which is obscure and difficult to understand. For those who don't understand, it is simply torture.
Although Sima Yan didn't like discussing scriptures, he still arrived here on time because this matter really brought benefits to him.
With the promotion of the content of the debate that day, the banquet in the East Hall suddenly became famous in Luoyang.
In the past few days, there have been too many celebrities who came to see Sima Yan and wanted to get tickets for the East Hall Banquet. Some of them even came from surrounding states and counties to pay a special visit.
Sima Yan rose quickly and became famous far and wide. Celebrities endorsed him, and he became a future star in the celebrity circle.
Not long ago, his younger brother Sima You was more famous than him, but now, the reputations of the two sides are simply not equal.
With Cao Mao's assistance, although Sima Yan did not yet have his own power, he had gained a very good reputation and was recognized by the ministers in disguise.
Sima Yan, who holds the ticket for the East Hall Banquet, is no longer worried about his young brother.
Although this incident brought benefits, Sima Yan could not be as carefree and comfortable as before.
Looking at the celebrities with different expressions around them and the slightly flattering smiles when they looked at him, the halo of these celebrities in Sima Yan's heart was unconsciously weakened.
It turns out that famous people also come to please others. It turns out that they also want to stand out. They don't seem to be as noble as they think.
Zhong Hui saw that everyone was almost here, and then he looked at Cao Mao with a smile.
He regarded himself as the host of this banquet.
"Your Majesty, I heard that you summoned all the knights to talk about justice for the classics?"
Zhong Hui's words directly ignited the slightly silent atmosphere.
The celebrities looked at the emperor in astonishment, and then talked to each other, and the scene suddenly became noisy.
Only the few casual knights at the beginning knew about this matter, and these celebrities were still unaware of it.
It can be seen that some of these celebrities are scared, some are happy, and some are uneasy.
If the dispute over Confucian classics is not handled well, it will cause very bad consequences.
At the end of the Han Dynasty, the officials were divided into two factions, the Modern Literature School and the Ancient Literature School. To what extent did their struggle reach? Whatever modern texts support, ancient texts must oppose, and whatever modern texts oppose, ancient texts must support.
Even if it reaches such an outrageous point, even if you know clearly in your heart that the other party's idea is correct, you still have to oppose it for the sake of the classic dispute.
A disaster occurred in Liangzhou. Gu Wen wanted to provide relief, but Jin Wen opposed it. Jin Wen wanted to appoint officials, but Gu Wen opposed it.
But today's situation is even more complicated than before. It's not just ancient and modern literature. Metaphysics is rising, and various sects have vague intentions of raising their heads. If a dispute over Confucian classics starts at this time, who knows how tragic it will get. .
Those ministers who have already controlled the school of discourse will naturally oppose it, and the celebrities who do not have the right to speak are naturally happy.
Cao Mao was not surprised at all. There were people like Gao Guang, Wang Chen, and Pei Xiu among the scattered cavalry. It was strange that Sima Zhao, Zhong Hui and others didn't know about it.
All he wanted was for them to be informed.
He said seriously with a straight face: "There is such a thing. What advice can Mr. Zhong give?"
Zhong Hui laughed and said, "Your Majesty is really a great talent!"
"Establish the right words, right words first establish the righteousness, and it is the classic justice. Your Majesty is right! This is what a wise king should pay attention to!"
"Your Majesty's talent is unparalleled throughout history!"
The celebrities all fell silent at this moment. They looked at Zhong Hui quietly, not understanding what this guy wanted to do.
Cao Mao suppressed the ecstasy in his heart and said, "Zhong Jun is too praised."
Zhong Hui said with a smile: "Your Majesty, I am not exaggerating. Your Majesty's plan is really outstanding. I have already persuaded the general and asked him to agree with your idea. Your Majesty, don't worry, we will definitely take care of this matter." , perhaps, I will take care of it myself!!”
As soon as Zhong Hui opened his mouth, he took the initiative from Cao Mao.
Wang Xiang frowned.
Cao Mao suddenly laughed.
Zhong Hui did not see the expression he wanted to see on Cao Mao's face, whether it was loss or anger, he did not see it.
But he is not in a hurry, he will see it sooner or later.
He asked: "Why is your Majesty laughing?"
Cao Mao said seriously: "Mr. Zhong, you don't know something."
"When I proposed this idea that day, the servant Zheng Xiaotong and others tried their best to dissuade me. They told me about the turmoil in the late Han Dynasty and told me not to do this."
"I thought about it again and again, and then I realized that this matter is not as simple as I thought. There are many classics that are indistinguishable. How can I determine the superiority and inferiority of them?"
"I have given up on this idea a long time ago. Please don't be impatient, Mr. Zhong. This matter will not work."
Cao Mao shook his head and said.
Zhong Hui narrowed his eyes, "Whether it works or not, you have to do it to know."
Cao Mao never thought about being able to participate in the classics dispute. This thing involves too many things and is too complicated. Even if he is the emperor, he can be the referee and let the people below him fight for themselves. But if it is not handled properly, It will cause greater trouble.
The main reason why Cao Mao brought it up was to get Zhong Hui to take action, in addition to bringing blessings to the general.
Given Zhong Hui's arrogant character, if he knew about this, he would probably take over the matter himself.
Well, do you really think you are an extraordinary talent? You are a contestant yourself and want to be a referee? See if the other players will be convinced by you!
Not to mention Zhong Hui, even Sima Zhao, as long as he has not ascended the throne, there is absolutely no possibility of being a referee!
Zhong Hui really took over, which was the best thing for Cao Mao.
In the future, this classic dispute will entangle Zhong Hui tightly, intensify the conflicts among the ministers, and may force the ministers to fall out with the Sima family.
At this time, Wang Xiang was thoughtful. He looked at Zhong Hui, then at Cao Mao, and then shook his head.
Zhong Shiji has extraordinary talents, but it is a pity that his character
Cao Mao deliberately said in an exaggerated tone: "How can Mr. Zhong accomplish such a complicated matter?"
Wang Xiang shook his head again. His performance just now was okay, but now he was a little too hard. Zhong Hui was not a fool. Could he not see such an obvious way to provoke the general? ?
Alas, Your Majesty is still too young. This sentence revealed his original thoughts, and I am afraid that Zhong Hui will see through it.
Sure enough, Zhong Hui's face suddenly changed.
Such a crude and crude method of provoking generals is as if Cao Mao is deliberately telling Zhong Hui that his previous approach was just to catch you, so that you would be fooled and take the initiative to handle the matter.
And Cao Mao did think so too, and he just wanted to tell Zhong Hui this.
Zhong Hui suddenly raised his head and laughed.
"Your Majesty, for Kunpeng, the place that the sparrow cannot fly is just the place behind him."
Cao Mao knew it!
With Zhong Hui's character, he would never admit that he had been tricked. Self-destruction at this moment would not only make him change his mind, but also make him more determined and not give up easily.
If he gave up, wouldn't it mean that Zhong Shiji had been deceived by the emperor?
The dignified Zhong Shiji, an unparalleled talent, how could he be deceived?
Wang Xiang looked at Zhong Hui in astonishment. For a moment, his mind cleared the clouds and saw the sun, and he suddenly had an enlightenment.
Is it actually the method of stimulating generals hidden in the method of stimulating generals?
Amazing!
Wang Xiang cleared his throat, looked at the many celebrities, and said seriously: "Everyone, I didn't want to come today. I am old. This kind of banquet is only for talents, and it is not the place where I should come. "
"It's just that I heard that your majesty showed off his knowledge of classics and debated with the sages. I was really frightened and came here specifically to apologize to you."
Wang Xiang was about to bow to see him, but everyone stood up quickly, not daring to accept it.
Cao Mao explained with a wry smile: "You don't know. When the teacher taught me the classics, he warned me many times not to argue or show off. That day, there was a banquet and I saw you debating. I couldn't bear it. The teacher learned that, I was very angry and insisted on coming today.”
Sima Yan asked in surprise: "Did the prince teach you this? But I heard that the prince is not good at debating scriptures."
The other celebrities also looked at them with some suspicion.
Wang Xiang said seriously: "I'm really not good at it. It's because Your Majesty is very talented and masters it quickly."
Cao Mao hurriedly said: "Teacher, don't say that again. I know the teacher is humble, but I can't praise him so much. My teacher just doesn't like to debate. When he learned that I studied Taixuan, he taught based on this sutra. I know that all the knowledge I talked about that day was learned from the teacher."
Sima Yan was shocked, "That's it!"
Wang Xiang said helplessly: "I believe that studying the scriptures is for the purpose of clarifying right and wrong, for not knowing the shortcomings, and for governing the world. It is not for the purpose of competing for superiority. I don't like to debate, so I don't want to let my disciples debate."
Wang Rong hurriedly said: "It's like this. When I was young, my eldest father also taught me and asked me to study the scriptures, but he didn't allow me to say much to others."
Everyone was a little surprised. A few people who didn't believe it at first were actually a little shaken now.
Liu Ling couldn't help but praise: "The prince is talented and virtuous!"
Wang Xiang said calmly: "I will leave first and not disturb your banquet."
He looked at Cao Mao and warned: "Don't show off, don't argue."
Cao Mao quickly lowered his head, "Wei."
Although everyone urged him to stay, Wang Xiang still left. After he left, the celebrities immediately started a debate. Cao Mao followed Wang Xiang's instructions and did not participate. He just lowered his head to listen.
"His Majesty."
At this moment, Ji Kang suddenly sat next to Cao Mao.
