Dong Zhongshu squinted his eyes and glanced at Sima Qian, not caring about his words.
How could the Gongyang theory be reduced to the bottom of the stream just because of a small debate!
impossible!
Absolutely impossible.
Sima Qian didn't know what Mr. Dong was thinking. Seeing that the old man didn't say anything, he immediately persuaded him: "Lecturer, in this arena, four of the five schools of Spring and Autumn School came. Even the Zou family and the Jia family, who were reduced to the bottom, They are all here, only I, the Gongyang Pie, are missing."
"Han Zhi" has records.
There are five legends in the Spring and Autumn Period, namely the Zuo family, Gongyang family, Guliang family, Zou family and Jia family!
It's just that the latter two have been reduced to the lowest level during the Han Dynasty.
so.
In the last calligraphy and paper competition, Huo Guang did not contact the so-called Wrinkle family and Jia family.
After all, what is needed to promote calligraphy and paper is the influence of Confucianism, and Zou and Jia did not have this so-called influence, so they were not contacted.
But this debate is different.
What His Majesty wants is that Confucianism can help the future prince grow up, so what matters in the debate is fairness.
As for how fair it is?
Simple!
The five traditions are all here to compete fairly. Whoever can argue to the end will be the best doctrine faction.
When Dong Zhongshu heard what Sima Qian said, he didn't care about the two theoretical factions that had been reduced to the bottom. Instead, he frowned and asked, "What does the arena battle mean?"
Sima Qian explained: "Lecture, the ring battle is a method of debate. For example, you stand on the ring and put forward an argument from Gongyang Zhuan, and the other four take turns to come on stage to refute it. If you win four rounds, it is a battle. Victory."
"Because there are five schools, there are five rounds of debate in the arena, and each round uses a different school to present arguments."
"If you persist for four rounds, or if you refute the opponent, you win."
"After the five games are over, the school with more wins will be the final winner. If there are two equals, a few will be eliminated, and those with the same wins will continue to debate until the last one is found."
"correct."
"Lecturer, this method of competition in the arena was suggested by your Meng Xue disciple Huo Guang!"
As soon as he heard the word "Huo Guang", the expression on Dong Zhongshu's face was not good-looking.
after all.
Huo Guang has always been an unpleasant presence in Dong Zhongshu's eyes.
Now when Sima Qian mentioned this, he immediately said with a sullen face: "Zi Chang, have you forgotten that Zhu Zi cheated my Gongyang faction in the last calligraphy and paper competition?"
"Originally, it would have been fine if you had definitely won the first place."
"As a result, this Zhuzi talked about himself and used the name of my Gongyang Sect, ruining my reputation as a Confucianist."
"This time."
"Maybe they are going to use my Gongyang faction name to do something bad again!"
Speaking of this.
Sima Qian was also full of anger. If Huo Guang hadn't stepped in, he would have pocketed the million-dollar reward for the top spot.
To know!
At that time, he had booked a banquet in Chang'anle in advance.
As a result, he lost the top prize and had to go to his old father Sima Tan to get some money and pay for Chang'anle's drinks.
to this end.
He was also scolded by Sima Tan, who was the Taishi Ling at the time.
But now is not the time to care about this. Sima Qian straightened his expression and said: "Lectures, this time is not the other time. This debate in the arena is the opportunity for the various schools of thought to become official schools. My father revealed that this is His Majesty's intention .”
"Guanxue?" After hearing these two words, even Dong Zhongshu was no longer calm.
What is official school!
That was the doctrine recognized by the officials, and it was bound to become popular in the Han Dynasty.
But the problem is. .
Even though Dong Zhongshu was tempted at this moment, he clearly rejected Huo Guang before. How could he participate in this debate now?
then.
Mr. Dong had no choice but to say: "The problem is that I have
I told your junior brother to give up this debate! Is it possible that I still need to beg him now? "
Mr. Dong once taught Sima Qian about Gongyang and was considered his master, and now he is learning from Huo Guangmeng.
If this isn't a junior brother, what is it?
Sima Qian was a shrewd and intelligent man. As soon as he heard what Dong Zhongshu said, he knew what it meant and said calmly: "Don't worry too much about the lecture. A great man values loyalty and filial piety, and a teacher is like a father. If you want to participate, my junior brother will not stop you." If you can't save face, I would like to speak to Huo Yilang on behalf of the lecturer."
Hear the words.
Dong Zhongshu sighed and said, "That's all, I am studying the future development of the Gongyang Sect. What does my face mean?"
"Let's go, son-in-law..."
"Take me to see that arena!"
"..."
...
.....
In the Quan Tai Palace, His Majesty convened the three princes and nine ministers, more than a hundred officials, as well as several close ministers who accompanied the future prince of the Han Dynasty, Liu Zhi, to watch the debate between the five Confucian theoretical factions.
Since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty adopted Dong Zhongshu's advice, he dismissed hundreds of schools of thought that only respected Confucianism.
The entire Han Dynasty.
It can be said that Confucianism has developed to a peak scale.
Most of the officials in the imperial court were more or less related to Confucianism.
As the person in charge of this incident, Huo Guang was naturally very busy. He had just hurried out of the palace gate, and now he hurried back and stood beside His Majesty.
The weather in July is very hot.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked at Huo Guang, who had beads of sweat on his forehead, and asked calmly: "What did Huo Yilang do just now, looking so anxious?"
Huo Guang wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Back to Your Majesty, I just went to the palace gate to fetch Mr. Dong in."
"previously."
"Dong Gong was not willing to participate in such a debate. I don't know what happened next, but he was willing to come again."
"Sima Qian, the son of Taishi Ling, just informed me to bring Mr. Dong into the palace."
When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty heard this, he raised his eyebrows slightly, and looked at Huo Guang as if he was thinking about something.
After a while.
He then asked Huo Guang: "You have been listening to Dong Zhongshu explaining the theory of Gongyang. What do you think about Gongyang? I want to hear what you have to say!"
Let Huo Guang talk about it?
Forehead...
Why do you say this?
Huo Guang was in a daze for a moment. The treacherous words he said in front of Mr. Dong could not be narrated in front of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
After brewing for a while.
Then he said: "Your Majesty, I believe that the content of Gongyang's doctrine has both good and bad qualities. For example, the benefits are that if the Confucian disciples who follow Gongyang's teachings encounter an invasion by the Huns, they will definitely support the Han Dynasty in sending troops to kill them, and the monarch will also have the courage to fight against foreign enemies. , all of us, the people of the Han Dynasty, can straighten their spines."
"For example, the disadvantages are that it is a little radical and lacks strategy."
"Like the theory of great revenge, a subject avenges his king and his father, but the power of another country is stronger than his own. How to retaliate? I haven't said it yet, just let revenge, and even the revenge of nine generations can be avenged!"
"It's like a reckless man carrying a bamboo basket to fetch water. He just knows how to fetch water, but never thinks about why the basket cannot hold water."
"The theory of revenge is actually supported by most doctrines. For example, the Guliang theory also supports this argument, but it adds a condition to the support, that is, if one's own country is stronger than other countries, then revenge will be taken. If it is weaker than the enemy's country, it will take revenge. ,Never mind."
"Comparing the two, although the Gongyang sect's teachings are more radical, I still prefer the Gongyang sect."
After some chatting.
Emperor Wu replied curiously: "Didn't Dong Zhongshu teach you Gong Yang? When did you also read Gu Liang?"
"I'm ashamed. In fact, all Confucian disciples have to read the Five Chuanqiu Zhuan. It's just that I am usually lazy, so besides Gongyang, I only read Gu Liang two or three times and Zuo Zhuan once." Huo Guang scratched his head in embarrassment.
The embarrassment is real.
Confucian disciples, no matter which sect they belong to, basically have to read the Five Classics.
Are you familiar with Gongyang, but don’t know Guliang?
Like the frog at the bottom of the well, he can see the world as big as the mouth of the well.
In the exchange between Huo Guang and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, an arena-style debate had already begun.
The dark little old man from the "Zuo Zhuan" school was having a heated discussion with the leader of the "Zou Shi Chun Qiu Zhuan" theory.
Judging from the current situation, Zuo Zhuan's argument has the upper hand!
At this time, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty watched the two people arguing on the field, but asked Huo Guang privately: "Since you have read Gu Liang, Gong Yang and Zuo Zhuan, what are the differences between the three?"
Huo Guang cupped his hands and said: "The Zuo Zhuan should be the most different. It is mainly based on historical facts, and even adds some major events that are not recorded in the "Spring and Autumn". The Gu Liang Zhuan and Gongyang Zhuan talk about the big meanings in subtle words, using The author’s understanding is used to interpret Confucius’ meaning.”
"If we want to explain the difference in detail, we can use Qi State's destruction of Ji State as an example to illustrate the argument of great revenge."
"The theory of the Gongyang faction is that the Ji State's slanderous words killed Duke Ai of Qi, and the Qi State destroyed the Ji State after nine generations of hatred."
"The Guliang sect's theory is that if Jihou Da goes to his country, how can he still avenge the revenge of the ninth generation?"
"The theory of the Zuo Chuan School is that the State of Qi attacked the State of Ji in the name of the death of Duke Ai of Qi. The State of Ji was destroyed and the Duke of Ji fled."
"That's right. It shows that you have put in a lot of effort." After hearing Huo Guang's words, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty nodded, then turned to look at the prince Liu Ju on the other side and asked, "Your Majesty, do you understand?"
However.
The young Liu Ju was only seven or eight years old. Hearing what his father Liu Che said, he shook his head in confusion.
This scene made Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty very displeased and cursed: "Why are you so stupid? Huo Yilang can't understand such simple words, how can he learn it?"
Being trained by his father.
As the prince, Liu Zhi had no choice but to lower his head in shame.
At this time, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked at Huo Guang again and asked, "Huo Yilang, is there a simpler explanation?"
Huo Guang nodded immediately and said, "Yes!"
"Well, let's ask Huo Yilang to speak for the emperor." Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked at Huo Guang with an expression of relief in his eyes.
That way.
Just like an old father looking at the child that Guangzong Yaozu returned, the prince Liu Ju was picked up from the mountain.
Although Huo Guang was a little embarrassed, he still took it seriously as the prince and Liu Ju explained: "Your Highness, if you don't understand the affairs of Ji and Qi, I will use Zhang San and Li Si as examples."
"The theory in Gongyang Zhuan is that Zhang San killed Li Si, and Li Si's descendants must take revenge on Zhang San or Zhang San's descendants."
"The legend in Guliang is that Li Si was killed, and I didn't even mention Zhang San. How can you, Li Si's descendants, take revenge?"
"Zuo Zhuan's theory is that on a certain day, a murder occurred in a certain place. The gangster Zhang San killed Li Si for some reason."
Under this narration, the prince Liu Zhi immediately clapped his hands and said, "If you put it this way, then I understand."
Just understand!
Huo Guang looked at the prince Liu Zhi and felt relieved.
If you still don't understand, then Huo Guang has no choice.
After some conversation.
In the arena.
Dong Gong appeared on the scene and began to argue with the dark-skinned old man from the Zuo Chuan sect.
The arguments they put forward were not as simple as Huo Guang said. Most of them were complex and profound issues.
certainly.
If Huo Guang were to describe their arguments, it would be that they are all far-fetched nonsense.
Confucius's work on the Spring and Autumn Period was clearly a record of what happened in various countries during the Spring and Autumn Period. Unexpectedly, later generations would pull out so many subjective truths.
It's like a famous book that has been over-interpreted.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty couldn't stand listening to the two people arguing on the court, so he asked Huo Guang again: "Who does Huo Yilang think will win in the end of the five passes?"
Huo Guang smiled faintly and said, "Of course it belongs to me.
Teacher Dong Gong is gone. "
"Oh? Just because he is your teacher, that's why you think so?" Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, had a look of doubt in his eyes.
Huo Guang shook his head slightly and said, "No, Your Majesty, I think Dong Gui will win because I have some considerations."
"Jia's biography and Zou's biography are already at the bottom of the stream and cannot compete with Gongyang's biography. Zuo's biography records the causes, processes and results of events, without any subjective meaning."
"Only the Legend of Guliang can be compared with the Legend of Gongyang, but the problem is..."
Speaking of this, Huo Guang frowned slightly, seeming a little embarrassed.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was listening, so how could he stop at this time?
immediately!
Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, asked: "Why are you so hesitant in talking? Say what you have to say. There is nothing to worry about!"
then.
Huo Guang continued: "Then let me continue."
"The Legend of Guliang and the Legend of Gongyang both have subtle meanings. They have similar meanings in many places, so the only one that can be compared is Guliang."
"But the problem is that Duke Xiaqiu Jiang, a great scholar of the Guliang sect, stutters a bit. If he is arguing with my teacher Dong Gong, he will suffer the consequences of his stupidity."
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was even more happy when he heard this.
Wait until later.
Duke Xiaqiu Jiang, a great scholar from the Guliang sect, came on stage. When he heard about it, he found that he was indeed a bit stupid.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty immediately shook his head, and the unnoticeable worry disappeared from his face, and he said: "These words are not easy to say, how can you argue with Dong Sheng? Haha, Huo Yilang is indeed right, according to Confucianism Xi, it should be Dong Zhongshu!"
For the Gongyang School to be so popular, it must be closely related to those in power.
After all, some of the tough and domineering concepts in the Gongyang Doctrine were in line with the temper of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Che.
If it doesn't suit Emperor Wu's wishes.
Even if Dong Zhongshu wins, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty will let him lose clearly.
However.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was enjoying himself. Liu Zhi on the side looked at Dong Zhongshu, who was undefeated in the argument, with a look of disgust in his eyes.
But this look of disgust quickly flashed past, and no one noticed it, including Huo Guang.
After the arena debate is over.
Dong Gong defeated the great scholars of all schools without any suspense, so he was retained by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to hold a ceremony of apprenticeship for the prince Liu Ju.
The other great scholars from other schools sadly left Inutai Palace.
For example, Duke Xiaqiu Jiang burst into tears after leaving the palace. He sighed with tears in his eyes and said, "It's over. The Guliang School... is going to be reduced to the bottom of the stream. I am really a sinner!"
Jiang Wanqiu, who came to pick up Grandpa, saw the old man like this and immediately said, "Grandpa, did Huo Guang cheat on a girl again and make you lose? Humph, I'll ask him for an explanation!"
Said.
Jiang Wanqiu was about to walk towards Huo Guang, who was talking to Sima Qian.
"Come back!" Upon hearing this, Mr. Xiaqiu Jiang's expression suddenly changed, and he scolded: "If you...want to say anything, it's all because of me...I have suffered the loss of my words, otherwise how could I let that... ..Then Dong Zhongshu beats me."
"oh."
