Wu Jing was a guest at Chunyu Yue's house.
"Being a guest" is a pleasant way of saying it, but it is actually a subtle expression of his last wish to Chun Yuyue: You are old, and some things should be left to young people.
He hoped that Chunyu Yue would take the initiative to retire and give him a strong recommendation before retiring. In this way, Confucian scholars will recognize him.
Wu Jing originally wanted to come back in a few days, but recently some Confucian scholars have been urging him to take on this responsibility as soon as possible.
After urging several times, Wu Jing felt that it would be better to make a decision as soon as possible.
This kind of thing should be done sooner or later, just one day earlier. Anyway, he couldn't help it anymore.
So, surrounded by a group of Confucian scholars and doctors, Wu Jing came.
After they arrived, they expressed their thoughts very vaguely.
But Chunyu Yue never said this.
I don’t know if he didn’t understand or pretended not to understand.
Wu Jing waited patiently for a long time.
Chunyu Yue finally said quietly: "In the past few days, you have used the Xianyang Daily to interact with the banished immortals, and the fight has been very lively."
Wu Jing responded: "It is our duty to revitalize Confucianism and eradicate evil ways. It is our duty to do so."
Chunyu Yue said lightly, then raised his head, stared at Wu Jing and said, "Is your fight with Huaiguzi really about revitalizing Confucianism? Or is it just a matter of competing for fame and fortune?"
Wu Jing's expression suddenly changed, and he said anxiously: "Dr. Chunyu, for no reason, why do you slander me like this?"
Chunyu Yue sighed: "I'm not slandering you, I'm just a little curious."
"In my opinion, what Xianyang Daily did was all a battle of wills and had nothing to do with Confucianism. And I don't believe that Huaiguzi will default on its debts."
"It can be said that there are mountains of gold and silver in Shang Jun's courtyard. Is it necessary to covet the people's gold and silver?"
"If you believe Liu Ji's words, it means you are not smart enough. How can I safely promote you to the position of leader of Confucianism?"
"If you don't believe it, but you still publicize this matter, it shows that you have evil intentions, and I can't recommend you even more."
These words were very sharp, and Wu Jing's face suddenly lost its expression.
If it were in the past, Wu Jing might have endured a few criticisms from Chun Yuyue.
But that's not possible now. Wu Jing is in the spotlight now, and today he is surrounded by people asking for power.
How can we disgrace this person in full view of everyone?
So Wu Jing retorted forcefully: "Dr. Chunyu, a leader of Confucianism, who is a virtuous person cannot be decided by the doctor alone."
Chunyu Yue hummed and said slowly: "That's a good statement. Anyway, justice is in the heart of the people. Why don't Master Wu go back home and cultivate his moral character well?"
"When your virtue reaches your peak one day, you will naturally be able to be the leader of Confucianism. Why should I recommend you? Isn't this unnecessary?"
Wu Jing gritted his teeth and said to Chunyu Yue: "Wu thinks he is virtuous enough to be the leader of Confucianism. But Dr. Chunyu, there is no need to dominate this position. If virtue is not worthy of the position, it is very dangerous."
Chunyu Yue smiled and leaned back on the chair: "Really? Isn't this old man worthy of his position?"
Wu Jing pointed to Chun Yuyue's chair: "What is this? This is something passed down from the barbarian land, not left by our ancestors."
Chunyu Yue said faintly: "Our ancestors drank blood with their hair and covered their bodies with leaves. Why is Mr. Wu wearing clothes instead?"
Wu Jing was slightly startled.
He suddenly had the illusion that the person he was arguing with was not Chunyu Yue, but Huai Guzi.
He shook his head, cheered up and said, "However, I heard that the doctor has frequently been in and out of Shangjun's courtyard recently, and he has attended some philosophy classes from Huaiguzi. Doesn't this deviate from the principles of Confucianism?"
"A person who no longer believes in Confucianism wants to be the leader of Confucianism. Isn't this the most ridiculous thing in the world?"
The Confucian scholars and doctors around him all nodded. Obviously he felt that Wu Jing's words were on point.
Chunyu Yue smiled slightly and said calmly: "Master Wu, what you said is wrong. What does it mean to believe?"
"Confucius and Meng are wise men, but there is no need for us to worship them as gods. Once we treat them as gods, what they say will always be correct."
"And do Confucius and Mencius really think they are always right?"
"Mencius and Xunzi obviously developed the teachings of Confucius. If Confucius was perfect, why would Mencius and Xunzi put forward their own opinions?"
Wu Jing was horrified. He pointed at Chun Yuyue, his fingers trembling: "These fallacies of yours, you... you have been deceived by the Immortal."
Chunyu Yue looked at him in confusion: "Am I being bewitched? Am I wrong?"
Wu Jing wanted to refute, but didn't know how.
Confucius' words have always been correct in his mind, and he has never doubted them. Now someone suddenly told him that Confucius and Mencius were wrong, and he didn't know how to tell the difference.
Chunyu Yue continued: "As for you, I am still not a Confucian scholar. Of course I am a Confucian scholar."
"I did attend some philosophy classes at Shangjun Courtyard. I went to attend them because what the Immortal said made sense. And more importantly, I discovered that the Immortal was also a Confucian scholar."
The people present were in an uproar.
Who doesn't know that banished immortals rely on merchants to govern the country? Who doesn't know what kind of immortality was proposed by Banning Immortal a while ago.
Dr. Chunyu said he was a Confucian scholar? Could it be that he is an old fool?
Chunyu Yue sighed, stood up and said, "At first, I was a little disdainful of the banished immortal. I thought what he did was ridiculous and he was just trying to please the public."
"But after listening to it a few times, I gradually found resonance. I found that Confucius had already said what he said in banishing the immortals, and Master Meng had also said it."
"And banishing the immortal is just a re-explanation in his own way."
"The angle of his explanation was very special. Some people didn't recognize him, so they gave him the name of Immortal Learning. But when did the Exalted Immortal say that his knowledge was Immortal Learning?"
Everyone present was a little confused: "Is that what happened? Didn't he admit it?"
Chunyu Yue sighed and said: "I suddenly remembered some past events. I remember that when Ban Xian first entered the court, he repeatedly called himself a Confucian scholar. Not only did he call himself a Confucian scholar, but he also took the initiative to become a doctor."
"At the time, I thought he was joking and deliberately embarrassing me. Now that I think about it, what he said was actually true."
"He really likes Confucianism and has unique research. If he can improve his views, he may become another Confucian sage."
Wu Jing looked at Chun Yuyue with suspicion, wondering if this old guy had been drugged? Why are you suddenly praising Huaiguzi so much?
Other Confucian scholars and doctors said one after another: "Since Dr. Chunyu praised the banishment of immortals so much, how exactly did the immortality of banishing immortals inherit Confucianism?"
Chunyu Yue sighed and looked at the people present with a look of hatred: "You have been arguing with the Immortal for so long, but you have been talking to yourself. You don't seem to understand his Immortal Science very well."
None of these doctors or Confucian scholars spoke.
They really don't understand, and they don't care to understand. In their opinion, the idea of banishing immortals is simply a fallacy, and even looking at it will make your eyes dirty.
Chunyu Yue picked up a book from the table and handed it to them: "These are some of my recent insights. You can take them back and read them."
Wu Jing took the book and turned to the first page. What caught his eye were four big characters: Unity of Knowledge and Action.
He closed the book casually and said to Chunyu Yue: "We are here today not to discuss the banishment of immortals, but to discuss Confucianism."
"In recent days, Dr. Chunyu has been hiding at home. Confucianism is increasingly declining. And I am actively running outside to turn the tide. I think it is time for Dr. Chunyu to abdicate and make way for others."
Chunyu Yue smiled bitterly: "Do you really think you are turning the tide?"
Wu Jing said: "This is natural."
Chunyu Yue sighed: "That's all. When you really try to turn the tide, come see me again. By then, I will naturally give up my seat to you."
"I will retire and return to my hometown, and then recommend you in front of His Majesty."
Wu Jing nodded with some satisfaction.
This is equivalent to killing two courtiers at once.
A Huai Guzi and a Chunyu Yue, haven't their prestige skyrocketed?
By then, were you chatting and laughing with Prime Minister Wang Wan and Tingwei Li Si?
When Wu Jing thought of this, he couldn't help but giggle in Chun Yuyue's study room.
Wu Jing doesn't know what's wrong with him lately. He always likes to fantasize and plays a TV series in his mind every day...
At this time, a clerk walked in quietly. He first saluted the owner of this place, Dr. Chunyu, and then leaned into Wu Jing's ear: "Sir, there is news from Daqin Daily."
Wu Jing coughed and said loudly: "I am upright and can tell others everything I want, so why should I be so sneaky?"
Wu Jing was not really aboveboard, he just felt that he would win. Therefore... it is more glorious to speak out among them.
The guy just needs to say in a normal voice: "Sir, something bad is going on."
Wu Jing's heart skipped a beat.
He kind of regretted letting the guy say it out loud. But it's too late to regret it now.
He coughed and said as calmly as possible: "What's so bad? Mount Tai collapsed in front of him, but his face didn't change. What's so bad?"
The waiter had no choice but to say: "Yes. Two reporters from our Xianyang Daily were found to have colluded with the hotel waiters to set up a trap to harm outsiders."
"This matter has been published in Daqin Daily, and the evidence is very detailed. Many people who have been deceived have testified. And it has already been brought to the government."
"These two reporters were arrested, and now people on the street are yelling at us, and the newspaper's reputation has plummeted."
"Many people now believe that our previous interview with Yong Chi was fabricated. There was even a group of people gathered in front of the newspaper office and asked us to refund our money."
Wu Jing's face turned red: "Refund? What money to refund?"
The guy whispered, "Refund the newspaper."
Wu Jing almost spit out a mouthful of old blood.
Chunyu Yue said leisurely: "Master Wu, you seem to have encountered a little trouble. I won't keep you here. You can go back and deal with your own affairs."
Wu Jing hugged Chun Yuyue and walked away dejectedly.
The remaining Confucian scholars and doctors were too embarrassed to stay any longer, so they left one after another.
This time, the original intention was to force Chunyu Yue to submit, but who would have thought that such a thing would happen and he would lose an adult.
Everyone scolded the two reporters hundreds of times in their hearts. For the sake of a small profit, big things have been ruined.
Wu Jing walked out of Chunyu's house with a dark face.
As soon as he walked down the steps, he felt his eyes flash.
He looked up and saw a camera in front of him, and two people were taking pictures of themselves.
People who run newspapers are very sensitive. Wu Jing immediately rushed up and said to the two people: "What are you doing? What are you going to do?"
The two men said calmly: "Reply, sir, we are taking pictures."
Wu Jing was furious: "Who asked you to take pictures? The court has long stipulated that when taking pictures of people, the consent of the other party is required."
The two people taking pictures looked at each other and said slowly, "We are craftsmen from Shangjun Courtyard."
Wu Jing laughed loudly: "So what about Shang Jun's Courtyard? Others don't dare to offend me, but I dare to offend you. Come on, give me a beating."
Soon, two servants rushed up and wanted to beat the two men.
At this time, someone not far away said leisurely: "Master Wu, my Daqin law prohibits private fighting."
Wu Jing's heart trembled when he heard the voice. He turned around and saw Li Xin walking over with his arms folded.
Wu Jing said: "It turns out to be General Li. What a coincidence."
Li Xin chuckled and said, "Unfortunately, I made a special trip here just to wait for Lord Wu."
Wu Jing said with some guilt: "What are you waiting for me to do?"
Li Xin said: "I heard that a group of people came to bully my sister's house. Can I ignore it?"
Wu Jing: "..."
How many years has it been since your sister died? Do you have the nerve to say this?
Wu Jing coughed dryly and said, "We came to Dr. Chunyu to talk about something, but we didn't do anything."
Li Xin snorted: "Really? How did I hear that you are going to force him to retire and return to his hometown?"
Wu Jing said: "This...how did we force him? Whether Dr. Chunyu goes or stays depends entirely on him. How can we help him make up his mind?"
Li Xin chuckled: "I see, that's the best. But... I've already taken a photo, and I plan to publish it in the newspaper tomorrow, saying that the Confucian scholars are causing a schism and causing trouble."
Wu Jing: "..."
Li Xin said quietly: "Don't worry, I have already interviewed the servants in Chunyu Mansion, and they can hear clearly what you said. Newspapers will not make up random things."
Wu Jing asked with a grimace: "What does General Li want?"
Li Xin rubbed his hands: "Last time I slapped a lot of veterans, and then the root cause of the problem became itchy. If I don't get slapped, my hands will itch. If Mr. Wu can do me a small favor, everything will be easy for us."
Wu Jing: "..."
