After being with Wang Ning'an for a long time, Ouyang Xiu's ideas have also changed a lot, especially after this incident, it was a complete turn of things...

Not only Confucianism, but also our history, have always recorded the deeds of emperors, generals, ministers and great scholars. When recording these people, it inevitably brings about the right and wrong moral evaluation and choice.

For example, it is believed that as long as you are a wise ruler and wise minister, you will be able to improve the world. On the contrary, if the country is in chaos, it will definitely be that the emperor is stupid and the ministers are incompetent... In order to prove this view, you will choose corresponding examples to deepen this concept.

But in the eyes of Ouyang Xiu today, it is obvious that this set of rhetoric cannot stand scrutiny.

For example, in the initial disaster relief in Hebei, the whales in the sea were the ones who solved the livelihood of refugees, and the food they received when they worked hard to get... If Wang Ning'an had not presided over the disaster relief, and if he had not been in charge of the old master with unparalleled morality, he would have never thought of a solution and would have starved to death.

Can countless carp appear when lying on the ice, kneeling on the ground, and rice falls from the sky?

Obviously this is impossible.

To make the people live and work in peace and contentment, we rely on finding industries and creating a suitable working environment for them. Of course, we need a heart for the people to do these things, but being determined is obviously not enough. There are also methods, strategies, and actuarial things that Confucianism lacks!

If you look at history, you will find that the king is benevolent and the officials are honest, but not strong enough.

For example, under the general moral perspective, the wise king in the eyes of Confucian scholars is not Qin Emperor and Han Wu, nor Tang Emperor and Song Emperor. But Emperor Wen of Han!

Emperor Wen is the most virtuous among the three generations!

The rule of Wen and Jing can be regarded as the example of all dynasties!

Is Wen Jingzhi really that good?

The court accumulated wealth and the people's lives were stable. Although it was true, the entire northern border was threatened by the Huns at all times, and they had to marry women to exchange for peace.

It was not until Emperor Wu of Han tried his best to violent soldiers, selected elite soldiers of powerful generals and counterattack the Huns that this empire had dignity!

But in the eyes of most literati, Emperor Wu of Han was always warlike. In order to maintain the war, he plundered people's wealth everywhere and appointed cruel officials, which made the national treasury empty, and his household registration was greatly reduced. He even added the charge of the great Han Dynasty's decline on Emperor Wu's head.

Fortunately, the Han Dynasty did not perish soon, otherwise Emperor Wu would have become the same person as Qin Shihuang and would have to bear the infamy.

In fact, when comparing Emperor Wen of Han and Emperor Wu of Han, we should understand that pure moral evaluation cannot bring about national prosperity. Looking at the Tang Dynasty again, this is not the same.

In any case, it cannot be denied that Li Er killed his brother and brother, imprisoned his father, and seized the throne that did not belong to him.

From a moral point of view, these things are curses that Li Shimin can never get rid of.

But the problem is that as an emperor, Li Er's achievements needless to say, he could at least be among the top three among the emperors of all dynasties. Compared with his majestic political achievements, killing brothers and prisoning his father is nothing more than...

A wise monarch can succeed by virtue of morality...

This is the logic of Confucianism that has influenced the Chinese people for thousands of years.

Even in later generations, there are a lot of people who regard integrity as more important than ability. However, people who are really doing things should be clear that they would rather be a bastard who is full of wisdom and can solve problems than a humble gentleman who does nothing and is mediocre... It is good to have both virtue and ability, but most of the time, the two cannot match. You must only take the talent first, and virtue first!

Then some people are worried, what if this guy is a bad guy?

It's very simple, just use the rules but restrict and regulate him. Of course, nothing is perfect, but at least it is much better than indulging in moral determinism and keeping sleeping.

Wang Ning'an kept talking to Ouyang Xiu, and the two inspire each other and sharpen each other.

Finally, Wang Ning laughed with relief.

"Zuiweng, you have achieved great enlightenment, amazing!"

Ouyang Xiu was very reserved and shook his head slightly, "It's just a word. It's not that simple to break through the shackles of thousands of years! Confucius said, 'It's rare for people to be filial and brotherly and like to offend superiors. It's not that there are those who don't want to offend superiors but like to cause trouble.' This sentence laid the foundation for governing the country with filial piety. It has been regarded as a guide for all generations. But this statement cannot withstand scrutiny. Is filial son not going to offend superiors? I have read the history books and found that many people who rebelled and rebellious can be called filial sons, such as Chen Sheng, and Huang Chao Confucius mistakenly put the king and his father together. Let me ask, how many people in the world can truly regard the king as their father?"

Wang Ning'an became more and more surprised, thinking that Zuiweng took a big step enough, even the king and father questioned it. So, should we oppose the Three Bonds and Five Constant Persons in the next step?

If this continues, it will not only dig out the foundation of Confucianism, but also shake the foundation of imperial power.

At that time, there is no need for the full court's husband to take action, Zhao Zhen will kill them!

Seeing that Wang Ning'an's face changed slightly, Ouyang Xiu also guessed his concerns.

"Don't be afraid, that's what I said!"

"That's scary enough!" Wang Ning'an asked, "Zuiweng, since you have learned so many things, what are you going to prepare for next?"

When asked here, Ouyang Xiu smiled slightly, "Erlang, do you think I am suitable for being an official in the court?"

"This... the Zuiweng is my conscience of the Song Dynasty. If you are always in the court, you can naturally uphold justice and intimidate the villains!"

When Ouyang Xiu heard this, he burst into laughter, "No need to apply rouge to me. It's such a slanderous thing that I can't even explain. If Erlang hadn't planned and clarified the facts, I would have been ruined."

Ouyang Xiu recovered a lot of energy, so he stood up and walked slowly.

"I can see clearly that I am not the prime minister, and it is already a lucky thing to be able to sit in my current position... I have to retreat, study research and reshape the righteous Confucianism! Fish and bear paws cannot be both. I am not in the temple, so those people are not too much about me. Erlang, do you think my idea is correct?"

Of course, Wang Ning'an didn't want this good teacher and friend to withdraw from the officialdom. He also thought that Ouyang Xiu could stand it for a while, at least wait for his students to gain a foothold in the officialdom after passing the imperial examination. It would be irrelevant to leave at that time.

But after this battle, Wang Ning'an had to admit it.

A person cannot be too greedy.

Even Ouyang Xiu cannot do it!

If you want a position in the officialdom and have a leader who wants ideas, how can you have the best of both worlds!

If Ouyang Xiuzhen succeeded in improving Confucianism, he would be a living saint. At that time, who would dare to compete with the old master? I am afraid that even the emperor would retreat.

Wang Ning'an couldn't help but think of another person, that was Wang Yangming.

Gong Yangming founded Xinxue, and his disciples spread all over the world, only one step away from the sages, but his career was wasted in the second half of his life and he never entered the cabinet. I was afraid that the truth was here!

Why did the husbands in the court, even those who had a good relationship with Ouyang Xiu in the past, really consider the old master? Perhaps they felt that Ouyang Xiu was too strong and had exceeded the tolerance limit of the bureaucratic system, so they had to do it!

Of course, Wang Ning'an is stronger than Ouyang Xiu, but the problem is that Wang Ning'an is not in the bureaucratic system. He is used by the emperor to balance civil officials, so he can be safe and sound.

But Ouyang Xiu couldn't do it, and he continued to stay, and many people had to sleep and eat.

...

"So I said that it may not be Jia Ziming's envoy, but he is sitting in the position of prime minister and must attack me. If he doesn't take action, someone will naturally replace him!"

Wang Ning'an smiled and said, "Since Zuiweng's meaning, are you planning to let Jia Ziming go?"

"Fuck!" Ouyang Xiu cursed angrily: "I was plotted against twice in my life, and it was done by him, Jia Changchao. If I let him go, I, Ouyang Xiu, would not be a man of seven feet! Erlang, you don't have to worry about this matter. I naturally have a way to deal with Jia Changchao. I want to make him feel uncomfortable for the rest of my life!"

Ouyang Xiu gritted his teeth and was full of murderous intent, which made people feel furious. Jia Xianggong, please be blessed!

Where is Jia Changchao at this moment?

He had already met Zhao Zhen and came back from the palace. Jia Changchao seemed very tired, but also very free and easy.

I am traveling in Chang'an, and I am over 60 years old. It's time to retire. I enjoy my grandchildren and enjoy my youth. What a great thing! I leave all the courts and party disputes to others. I only guard my countryside and make them both annoyed!

Jia Changchao still thought so on the road, but when he walked towards the glorious prime minister's mansion, he suddenly sighed and stared at each pillar, showing his reluctance to leave.

After leaving here, he left his power, no one surrounded him, and no one bowed his head again... A real man should not have power for a day. Without power, he would not be a real man.

Lao Jia was helpless, and what could he do? Now that the matter has come, someone will always bear it. If Han Qi hadn't been urging him, he wouldn't have been fooled.

And Wen Yanbo, this is also shameless. You have made a pity, but you actually counterattacked and became a thug for Wang Ning'an!

You will be retribution!

Jia Changchao could only curse in his heart. After all, he had chosen to abdicate, and his family's safety will still be protected by others in the future. If Wang Ning'an and Ouyang Xiu are unwilling to give up, they must investigate to the end. I still don't know if they can save their lives?

Just as he was thinking about it, someone suddenly ran in and said that Ouyang Xiu was asking for a meeting.

Jia Changchao was stunned and asked someone to invite Ouyang Xiu in.

After meeting, it was actually quite embarrassing. Jia Changchao tried hard to squeeze out a smile, "Drunk, listen to me..."

"I won't listen!"

Ouyang Xiu snorted, "Jia Ziming, now, nothing is useful. There are two ways. First, I ask Wang Erlang for help, arrange dozens of killers, chop off your head on the road and throw it into the wild to feed the dogs; second, this is to sign this signature, we will disperse all day, and I won't pursue it."

Jia Changchao was even more puzzled, and Ouyang Xiu sent a manuscript to him.

"Examination of Bamboo Book Anniversary", "Examination of the Governance of the Three Dynasties".

"You, what do you mean?"

"It's not interesting. I just want you and me to sign together to restore the truth about the rule of the Three Generations!"

When Jia Changchao heard this, he jumped up instantly, as if he had seen a ghost, screaming loudly, "Impossible!"
Chapter completed!