Yang Peng drank half of the jar in one breath, put down the jar, and breathed out happily. The two great talents showed contempt on their faces. Luo Yanran said: "The general is heroic and heroic, and he is worthy of the legendary Yanyun general!" Shang Shiheng and Zhuang Shaocheng heard that Luo Yanran praised Yang Peng, and couldn't help but feel jealous, with disapproving looks in their eyes.
Yang Peng laughed loudly, raised the wine jar towards Zhao Xiangxiang, and said, "Sister, brother, I wish you good luck every year, eternal youth, and everlasting appearance!" Shang Shiheng and Zhuang Shaocheng heard Yang Peng's extraordinary words, Can't help but feel surprised. Zhao Xiangxiang, with a red face, picked up the tea cup and said with her beautiful eyes: "Thank you, big brother. I'd like to do it first, little sister!" Then she raised her head and drank the cup of tea. Although the birthday parties of talented girls in the Song Dynasty would entertain many people of the same religion, there was no wine at the banquet, only tea. Song people loved tea, and literati believed that wine would cause promiscuity, while tea was an elegant thing. Therefore, in this era The gatherings of literati usually focus on drinking tea. Of course, there are literati who are good at wine but not tea.
Yang Peng saw that Zhao Xiangxiang had finished the tea, smiled, raised his head and took a big sip of wine. Luo Yanran raised her teacup and said loudly: "Everyone, let's congratulate Miss Zhao on her birthday!" Hundreds of talented people quickly picked up the teacups and said in unison: "Congratulations on Miss Zhao's birthday!" Luo Yanran held up the gauze curtain with her left hand. Opening a corner, he put his right hand into the tea cup and took a sip. Yang Peng saw a crystal smooth chin and a pair of bright red lips. When all the talented people saw Luo Yanran drinking tea, they also drank the tea in their cups.
Zhao Xiangxiang stood up and returned the courtesy: "Your deep friendship is deeply touched by Qingzhao!" Then he raised his head and drank the tea, and said loudly: "The family banquet is simple, I hope you can enjoy it tonight!" Someone said loudly: " Miss is so polite. I will be honored to be able to attend Miss Yanran's birthday party!" Many people agreed. Sun Tongfang picked up the tea cup and stood up. He said loudly with a longing look on his face: "My dear Miss Yanran, a cup. !”
Many people frowned, and some secretly regretted: 'Why don't I be more courageous, but let this guy take the lead! Miss Luo will definitely remember him! '
Zhuang Shaocheng didn't wait for Luo Yanran to respond, picked up the tea cup and said loudly: "I would like to thank this young master for Miss Yanran!" He didn't know Sun Tongfang, and even if he did, he would definitely look down on him, so he referred to him as 'this young master'. call.
There was a lot of noise outside the pavilion. Many talented people were very dissatisfied that Zhuang Shaocheng dared to speak on behalf of Luo Yanran. Some people couldn't help shouting: "Who do you think you are, Miss Yanran? How dare you speak on behalf of Miss Yanran!" Guy, if you do this, you will not tarnish Miss Yanran's innocence!" "Miss Yanran didn't say anything, so you overstepped her authority. It's so rude!"... The crowd was excited for a while, and everyone was blaming Zhuang Shaocheng. Zhuang Shaocheng was very embarrassed and looked at Luo Yanran, hoping that Luo Yanran could say something to help him out. He believed that after this period of getting along, he and Luo Yanran should have feelings for each other. Luo Yanran would definitely be at this critical moment. To help him out, in this way, not only will his predicament be relieved, but he will also be able to shine in front of all the talented people. Zhuang Shaocheng couldn't help but smile when he thought of his proud place.
When everyone saw Zhuang Shaocheng looking at Luo Yanran, they also looked at Luo Yanran. The originally noisy scene suddenly became audible. Some people have a look of obsession, some a look of longing, and still others a look of worry.
Luo Yanran's voice was heard: "This young master values Yanran so much, and Yanran is very grateful." After speaking, she picked up the tea cup and raised her hand towards Sun Tongfang to show respect. Sun Tongfang was very excited when he saw this scene, while Zhuang Shaocheng looked ashen. Seeing this scene, other talented people stood up and raised their teacups to greet Luo Yanran. When Sun Tongfang saw that his performance was diluted in a blink of an eye, he couldn't help being very angry. However, he had no other choice but to be angry. He couldn't help but let others serve tea.
Luo Yanran said: "Thank you all so much. I will thank you all for this cup of tea!" After saying that, she gently opened the corner of the veil and brought in the tea to drink. Everyone took a surprised look. Although they only saw the tip of the iceberg, they couldn't help but feel intoxicated. After realizing it, they all drank the tea in their cups. Although they drank tea, they felt as if they had drunk mellow wine, and then sat back down one after another. A few people ate and drank the refreshments and dishes on the table, and others also started eating and drinking.
Luo Yanran put down her tea cup, looked at Yang Peng, and asked, "Little girl, have you heard that the entire Yan Yun Army, including King Yan, is biased against scholars?"
Yang Peng said while drinking and eating: "It's not a prejudice, I just think that most of the traditional scholars are of no use to the country!" Shang Shiheng and Zhuang Shaocheng showed displeasure on their faces. Zhuang Shaocheng had lost face just now, and now Anxious to perform in front of beautiful women in order to save face, he said before Shang Shiheng: "The general's words really don't make sense! If there are no scholars, who can govern the country and teach the people?"
Yang Peng glanced at him and smiled: "Can the country be governed by reciting poems and counterpoints to the Four Books and Five Classics? When foreign enemies invade, can reciting a poem and composing a poem make the enemy flee? The foundation of a country is the economy. Without this The basic country is bound to be in turmoil. Once the country is in chaos, nothing can be done. Great turmoil in the past dynasties is often caused by huge problems in the national economy. Therefore, economic development is definitely the top priority of a country, but you Confucians Grain regardless of grain despises commerce, this kind of thinking is not a ghost unless it causes chaos in the world! Why has the cycle of chaos in the past dynasties been endless, ranging from a few decades to a hundred or two hundred years, and it is always impossible to escape from this strange circle? Why does it happen? This is actually directly related to Confucian governance which blindly emphasizes benevolence and filial piety but does not pay attention to reality!"
It is true that Zhuang Shaocheng and Shang Shiheng were great talents, but they were only good at reciting poems and composing poems. Although they thought highly of themselves, they knew nothing about governing the country. After hearing Yang Peng's words, he wanted to refute, but found No words to refute.
Still Luo Yanran said: "There is some truth in what the general said, but Confucian morality educates the people and transforms society into a king-like state. Only in this way can there be a peaceful and prosperous age! The general must not be able to deny this! As for the responsibility of curing this cycle of chaos, I The little girl thinks that Confucianism should not be responsible. Before the pre-Qin Dynasty, the Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties also had a cycle of chaos and chaos." Zhuang Shaocheng and Shang Shiheng nodded in agreement.
Yang Peng smiled and said: "How long has the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties been? It's been fifteen or six hundred years. And how many years has it been since the rise of Confucianism? It's only a thousand years. But this thousand years How many dynasties have there been, from the Han, Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui and Tang, Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, to today's Song Dynasty, dynasties have changed so frequently. This has never happened before the prevalence of Confucianism! And the invasion of foreign enemies has become more and more intense, and the Central Plains Dynasty is facing We are becoming more and more powerless against foreign enemies! These all happened after Confucianism became popular. If Confucianism was not involved, it would be a ghost! If Yanyun had not abandoned the useless Confucianism, it would have been impossible to rise in Yanyun , and then defeated powerful enemies and swept across the world to conquer such a beautiful land! This is a fact before our eyes, what do you think, Miss Luo?"
Luo Yanran said: "I can't deny this. Maybe Confucianism is indeed insufficient when facing the invasion of foreign enemies, but many times the overthrow of the world is not caused by foreign enemies, but on the contrary is caused by our internal militarism. . For example, when the Five Husties disrupted China, how could foreigners invade the Central Plains if it weren’t for the Eight Kings Rebellion in the country? Another example is the previous Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun. If it weren’t for the chaos at the end of the Tang Dynasty, how could the Khitans occupy the Sixteenth Prefectures of Yanyun? This shows that it is not advisable to resort to violence. During the Western Jin Dynasty, if Confucian culture was as prosperous as it is now, how could the Rebellion of the Eight Kings have happened? Without the Rebellion of the Eight Kings, there would not have been the tragedy of the Five Husbands disrupting China! The general thinks that I Is that right?"
Yang Peng admired: "Miss is very knowledgeable, and what's even more rare is that she is so wise! Yes, if Confucianism was so prosperous and the monarchy was centralized like the Song Dynasty, the Rebellion of the Eight Kings would not have happened in 9 out of 10 cases. But it's true. There is another possibility. With such a weak atmosphere, can the Western Jin Dynasty really resist the invasion of Wuhu? There is a good example in front of us. If the Confucian approach really works, why did the Song Dynasty take advantage of Jiangbei? All the country was lost? This result is actually not much different from the result of the Five Husbands' rebellion in China! In the end, the one who unified the world was not the southern regime that was deeply influenced by Confucianism, but the nomadic people who were less influenced by Confucianism. Bloody northern regime! What does this mean?"
Even though Luo Yanran was smart and wise, she couldn't answer Yang Peng's questions. Yang Peng continued: "After the Wuhu chaos in China, if the Eastern Jin Dynasty had not indulged in those useless cultures including Confucian culture, they would have worked hard to become stronger, open up wasteland and do business to enrich the country, train and select generals to strengthen the army, and Judging from Yan Yun's situation, it only takes at most five years to make the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains to regain the mountains and rivers!" Looking at Luo Yanran, she asked, "Miss Luo, I'm sure you won't object to what I say." Luo Yanran thought to herself: "The Wuhu just took advantage of the chaos. Although they are powerful, the Wuhu are suspicious of each other and are not a whole. If the monarchs and ministers of the Eastern Jin Dynasty can really do what the general said, the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains to regain the rivers and mountains within five years will be It's very possible!" Yang Peng smiled slightly.
Zhuang Shaocheng asked anxiously: "Miss, why are you speaking for him?" Luo Yanran said calmly: "I'm not speaking for anyone, I'm just discussing the matter. What the general said makes sense, if the Eastern Jin Dynasty hadn't been in Pianan at that time Yiyu and Confucian culture had lost their fighting spirit, and instead worked hard to make the country rich and its army strong. Judging from the situation at that time, the Eastern Jin Dynasty did have a great chance to regain the country!"
Luo Yanran sighed quietly: "Hey! After listening to the general's words, I can't figure out what is correct!" Then she said in confusion: "If Confucianism is really useless, of course the wise kings of all dynasties are not There are only a few, and there are countless wise ministers like crucian carp crossing the river, but why do they all unswervingly adopt the Confucian way of governing the country?"
Shang Shiheng glanced at Yang Peng and sneered: "The reason is very simple, because no matter how the crazies slander, only Confucianism is the best way to govern the country!"
Yang Peng ignored Shang Shiheng and said to Luo Yanran with a smile: "The reason is indeed very simple. Precisely because there are many wise kings, they understand that only Confucianism can fool the people, and can they always ride on the heads of the people and enslave them! "As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked. Luo Yanran's expression was invisible, but Shang Shiheng and Zhuang Shaocheng showed obvious horror. Yang Peng's words had a profound impact on them, who had received Confucian education since childhood. To a human being, this is absolutely a groundbreaking act of rebellion.
Yang Peng continued: "The divine power of the king and the three cardinal principles and five constant principles are just to prevent the people from resisting! If the king wants his ministers to die, they have to die. If they don't die, it is disloyal! In this way, the emperor can do whatever he wants, and it is right to oppress, enslave and kill the people no matter what. Yes, and the people cannot bear to resist even a little bit, it is a treasonous crime worthy of death! Hehe, is there such a ridiculous truth in the world?" Luo Yanran remained silent, while Shang Shi Heng, Zhuang Shaocheng and two others pointed at Yang Peng and said angrily: "You, how dare you openly speak out rebellious words!"
Yang Peng sneered and said: "No one is allowed to even say anything. I can only use one word to describe it, and that is 'garbage'!" Shang Shi Hengzhuang Shaocheng stared at Yang Peng in horror.
Yang Peng was too lazy to pay attention to the two of them, and said to Luo Yanran: "Prince General Xiang Ning has the right kind! Among the beasts, whether it is the Wolf King or the Deer King, whether it is the Tiger King or the Ox King, these kings are selected through battles among the ethnic groups. Come out! As a king, you have the responsibility of being a king. The biggest responsibility is to protect your own people. If you fail to do so, your throne will be lost immediately. Therefore, these kings either protect their children. The people will either die in the conflict against the enemy. This is the real king! And in our Central Plains, hey, the emperor leaves the people alone and just escapes for his own life. After that, he sings and dances in peace and luxury! Miss Luo, what do you think are those deer? Is the Wolf King worthy of respect, or is our Emperor worthy of respect?" Luo Yanran did not say anything, and Shang Shiheng scolded: "You are talking nonsense, and you actually want to compare the supreme Emperor with an animal!"
Yang Peng glanced at him and asked contemptuously: "Can he be compared to a beast? Mr. Shang, as a subject, do you want an emperor who runs away from battle and does not care about the life and death of the people and only enjoys himself, or do you want an emperor who is like the Wolf King?" An emperor who fights to the death for his people?"
Shang Shiheng was stunned, and subconsciously felt that he must have an emperor who could sacrifice himself for his people, but he could not say such words.
Yang Peng ignored Shang Shiheng and said to Luo Yanran: "The Confucian divine right of kings, the three cardinal principles and the five constant principles, are very conducive to the emperor's rule and the selfishness of the emperor's family and the world. Naturally, any emperor is very willing to promote this. You can Everyone in the world wants to take whatever they want! But this is very harmful to our Chinese clan! This is not the right way, but a crooked way!"
Luo Yanran suddenly asked: "So, King Yan is a true hero without selfishness?"
Yang Peng laughed loudly and said: "There is no selfishness, not necessarily. However, it is not his selfishness to use Confucianism to deceive the people and satisfy his selfish desires. His selfishness is to let the Chinese clan get out of the eternal cycle of chaos. The strange circle is to build an extremely powerful country!" Shang Shiheng and Zhuang Shaocheng sneered repeatedly.
Someone outside the pavilion shouted loudly: "I have never heard that deviance can make a country strong, it is nonsense!" Many Confucian scholars agreed, and the scene was noisy. Yang Peng didn't take it seriously and drank leisurely. He didn't expect these Confucian scholars to wake up, but he hoped that Luo Yanran could change his mind because he felt that Luo Yanran had extraordinary knowledge and should be able to understand him. For these reasons, he also didn't want such a touching woman to be a puppet controlled by Confucianism. That would be too disgraceful.
The noisy voices gradually calmed down, and Luo Yanran said: "A lot of the truths the general just said may be reasonable, but can a strong country be built through military force?" Shang Shiheng and Zhuang Shaocheng both agreed and ridiculed Yang Peng.
Yang Peng smiled and said: "Military. No other nation has this word. This is an original creation of Confucianism." Miss Luo has read poetry and books, and she must have known that Kong Laoer traveled around the country in the Spring and Autumn Period, hoping to develop his ambitions but encountered obstacles everywhere. Something?"
Luo Yanran nodded. Yang Peng asked again: "Excuse me, Miss Luo, why are all countries unwilling to use Confucius? Isn't he a saint? There are always one or two kings in the Spring and Autumn Period who have a wise eye for pearls?"
Luo Yanran thought, she had never thought about this problem before. He lowered his head and pondered. Yang Peng looked at her with a smile. After a moment, Luo Yanran raised her head and said: "In the turbulent times of the Spring and Autumn Period, it seems that the Confucian thoughts of benevolence, justice and fighting are difficult to enrich the country and strengthen the army, let alone annex other countries and continuously strengthen oneself!"
Yang Peng smiled and said: "Yeah! Since some wars can continuously strengthen oneself, why do you have to make up the idiom of militarism?" Luo Yanran hesitated: "This,... wars will always cause a lot of casualties. , this is always not a good thing.”
Yang Peng said: "As long as the soldiers are voluntarily recruited, and as long as the country takes good care of their families, it is not a bad thing! Confucianism emphasizes benevolence, righteousness, and fighting. This is just wishful thinking. For more than a thousand years, the Central Plains dynasties have governed the country with Confucianism. Have you ever been free from external threats? Only when your own side is strong enough and takes the initiative to defeat your opponent until the country is destroyed and your family is destroyed, can you get a period of peace, such as the Turks in the early Tang Dynasty! The result of blindly giving in is like the Song Dynasty and the great prosperity of the Central Plains The country is finally lost! A country in this world is like a person living in a jungle. If you don't become a tiger that eats meat, you will become the tiger's delicacy! If you are weak and want to coexist peacefully with the tiger, the tiger will agree. Isn't it childish and ridiculous to have such extravagant hopes? When you are strong enough, you don't eliminate potential threats, but you have to pretend to be cowardly. How can you prosper with all nations? As a result, after you weaken, who are the enemies you let go? Will he be kind to you? It’s like Wu Huan Hua. Reality is cruel. Either you die or I die. The self-righteous benevolence and righteousness of Confucianism will kill people!"
Luo Yanran's heart was in turmoil. She had never heard of Yang Peng's remarks before, and she only felt them as deafening as thunder. Although Shang Shiheng, Zhuang Shaocheng and other talented people still pretended to be disapproving, they couldn't help but recall Yang Peng's words in their hearts. Many questions they had never thought of came to their minds involuntarily, and they were quickly thrown away. .
Yang Peng smiled and said, "I have said what I have to say. What the young lady thinks is her own business?" Luo Yanran glanced at Yang Peng and asked, "Why did the general say these things to the little girl?"
Yang Peng picked up the wine jar and took a sip of wine, glanced at Luo Yanran, and said with a smile: "I saw that you can still be saved, so I'm going to be verbose." Luo Yanran said with a smile: "The little girl doesn't understand what the general said. ." Yang Peng smiled and drank by himself.
The Confucian scholars had long been impatient that Luo Yanran kept talking to Yang Peng, and Sun Tongfang shouted: "Today is a good day, why are you saying those disgraceful things? Why don't we make the tea order!" The Confucian scholars applauded one after another.
Zhuang Shaocheng wanted to please Luo Yanran, so he raised his voice and said: "Miss Yanran is unparalleled in talent and beauty and has a distinguished status. I propose that Miss Yanran be the commander." The so-called commander can be said to be the host of the tea order. She will set the topic. Others must act according to the topics given by the order without violating the rules. The topics are usually related to poetry, and those who do not do well will be punished with drinking tea.
Zhuang Shaocheng proposed Luo Yanran to be the commander, obviously to please Luo Yanran. The talented men who had fallen behind had a grudge in their hearts, but they all expressed their approval.
Luo Yanran said: "I don't dare to accept your love! Today is the birthday of my sister Xiangxiang. It is natural that my sister Xiangxiang will be the official." Luo Yanran said this, and all the talents naturally agreed. Zhao Xiangxiang gave in, but Luo Yanran refused, so Zhao Xiangxiang had no choice but to be the commander. He glanced at everyone and said loudly: "Our tea order is not as strict as the military law, but we still have to pay attention to the rules! If I ask a question, you must do it. It doesn't matter whether it is good or bad. If anyone neglects it, I will I had to ask him to leave the party!”
Everyone nodded in agreement, and Sun Tongfang raised her voice and said, "Miss Zhao, please come up with the question." Everyone agreed. Zhao Xiangxiang stood up and walked out of the pavilion. Everyone looked at Li Qingzhao in silence. Everyone was curious about what question she would ask?
Zhao Xiangxiang raised her head and looked at the bright moon and twinkling stars in the sky. Her heart moved and she smiled and said to everyone: "The stars and moon are shining brightly tonight. Everyone here has a reputation for talent. Why not compose a poem with the title of stars and moon?" , or write a bunch of lyrics. After it is completed, Yanran and I will review it together!" Everyone applauded, and then began to rack their brains to think. At this time, Zhao Xiangxiang said again: "It would be best if you can come up with something new. Otherwise, you can also use the famous poems and lines of your predecessors."
As soon as these words came out, a few scholars who knew that they were not talented enough read out the famous sayings of their predecessors, which was regarded as an assignment: "The bright moon shines among the pines, and the clear springs flow up the rocks." "The moon on the river is only a few feet away. The wind lantern illuminates the night for the third watch." "When will the bright moon come? Ask the blue sky for wine." These famous sentences of the Tang Dynasty are all extraordinary, but one makes people's wisdom, and the other artistic conception does not match the scene at that time. Many talented people sneered and revealed Showing contempt. Zhao Xiangxiang nodded gently, noncommittal.
Chai Yonghui asked Yang Peng in a low voice: "Brother, can you do it?" Yang Peng leaned into her ear and whispered: "There is a bright moonlight in front of the bed, and there are two pairs of shoes on the floor." Chai Yonghui was stunned for a moment, and then he understood. Yan suddenly turned red and stared at Yang Peng with endless annoyance.
What happened after all, let’s see what happens next.
