Confucian and Taoist scholar

Two days later.

Du Ning came to the Great Confucian Hall again to participate in the public discussion and voting.

As usual, before the voting begins, everyone must discuss the content of the vote.

The great Confucian scholars who opposed the abolition of the privileges of aristocratic families no longer had any objections, so they did not need to express too many opinions, and they did not bother to express those opinions.

They are already guaranteed to win.

Those who had opinions were Du Ning, who supported the abolition of the privileges of aristocratic families, and a few great Confucian scholars, including Kong De, who represented the Confucius family.

"Now is the discussion stage, let me first tell you our Kong family's views."

Kongde said to everyone: "Actually, you all know that because of the family privileges, the scholars of my Confucius family made serious mistakes in the Three Realms Mountains. Duke Yan Sheng is still resentful to this day, so he decided to abolish the family privileges.

The proposal to rectify the Confucius family is also an apology to scholars all over the world. Since we have decided to abolish the privileges of the saints' families, we, the Kong family, should take the lead and set a good example for other families."

"Today's meeting is very important. Should we agree to abolish the privileges of the aristocratic families, or continue to retain the privileges of the aristocratic families? Should we allow the human race to take a big step forward, or should we still maintain the status quo?"

"I hope all the great scholars can think more about the human race and cast this crucial vote."

"This is what our Kong family means. Mr. Yunqi, do you have any additional comments?"

Comte then turned the topic to Du Ning.

The great scholars from various countries looked at Du Ning, and their respectful eyes turned into indifference and ridicule.

They can respect Comte for the sake of the Holy Family.

But they all looked extremely disdainful towards Du Ning, a rising star.

Du Ning cupped his hands in front of Comte, and then said: "Fellow scholars and gentlemen, although you overwhelmingly rejected the proposal to abolish the privileges of the All Saints family in the last vote, I still insist on my opinion."
"The pedantic family privileges must be abolished. This is an important key to the progress of the human race. Otherwise, there will be more cases like Kong Chengting and Kong Chengrui. Only by abolishing the privileges of the Holy Family can the Holy Court be equipped with better capabilities.

Fair law enforcement."

"If we continue to use the privileges of the All Saints Family to safeguard the status of the All Saints Family, incidents that endanger the human race will happen again in the near future."

When Du Ning said this, many great scholars' expressions darkened. Although they were reluctant to admit it, this was indeed a fact that had happened, and no one could deny it.

But more of the great scholars laughed disdainfully, looking at Du Ning as if they were looking at an extremely stupid person.

In their eyes, Du Ning is still the clown, standing in this great Confucian palace and making some ridiculous remarks to barely gain some humble sense of existence.

"Then I would like to ask Mr. Yun Qi, if the privileges of the All Saints Family are abolished, how will the All Saints Family maintain their status?" A great scholar said with a smile.

"The All Saints Family does not need to protect its status." Du Ning said.

"What did you say! You are so presumptuous! How dare you say such rebellious words, and you want to put all the saints' families to shame!" The other party shouted angrily.

Many great scholars looked even colder, while some sneered and were full of hostility.

Du Ning said loudly: "The status of the All Saints Family depends on the attitude of the All Saints Family towards the human race. If a person can treat the human race in a more public than private way, then let alone whether he was born in the All Saints Family, even if he is just a businessman.

Ordinary people can also receive the respect they deserve."

"Only those scholars who are more selfish than public and often do evil things, still choose family interests over family interests and human rights, but are worried that their own status will be shaken, will use privileges to intimidate others in order to preserve their own status.

and interests, then no matter how noble his birth is, he will be criticized and reviled by countless people."

As soon as he finished speaking, Fan Heshan immediately spoke: "Well said! Mr. Yun Qi's words hit the nail on the head. As long as the Holy Family can contribute to the human race, it will naturally have status, and the status maintained by using privileges is not

It may last for a long time, and you may even be hated by everyone because of your oppression of others due to your privileges.”

The faces of many great scholars changed. Some were thoughtful, some were gnashing their teeth because of inner conflicts, and some still sneered dismissively and refused to eat any more.

Du Ning continued: "Everyone has the right to be selfish, but if we want the human race to prosper and be glorious, we must give up our selfishness for the greater good. I just don't know if all the great scholars here are willing to make this contribution to the human race.

What?"

After speaking, he raised his head high and glanced at the many great scholars present.

Some of the great scholars took a deep breath and couldn't help but avoid his eyes.

The scene was quiet.

Even the great Confucian Ke Changzhi fell into deep thinking.

He firmly denied the abolition of the privileges of the All Saints Family, but Du Ning's words were indeed very reasonable, and no contradiction could be found from any angle.

Some great scholars sighed silently, others were hesitant, and some had ugly faces.

"Mr. Yunqi has finished what he said. If there are no other opinions, we will cut the story short and go directly to the voting process." Kongde said.

Many great scholars whispered to each other, and after discussing a few words in low voices, they quickly became quiet.

"Since everyone has no opinion, let's start the second round of voting. Those who support the abolition of the family's privileges will vote in favor, those who oppose will vote against, and those who remain neutral will vote neutrally," Conde said.

Everyone immediately voted and wrote on the bamboo cards.

Then, the Cai Qi light screen appeared, showing the voting results.

Du Ning directly voted in favor, then looked at the other great scholars and found that except for most of the great scholars who quickly wrote down the text, there was another great scholar who still did not write.

There are also some great Confucian scholars who wrote half of the text, then used their talent and power to erase and rewrite it, and so on.

Above the light curtain, the number of votes in favor exceeded 200, which was much more than when voting two days ago.

It can be seen that it was precisely because of these two days of buffering and Du Ning's speech that some great scholars changed their views.

However, the number of negative votes continues to increase, reaching 400.

The number of votes to remain neutral soon reached more than 100.

Some great Confucian scholars also hope to abolish the privileges of the All Saints Family, but do not want to offend the All Saints Family, so they can only make choices by remaining neutral.

The scholar who firmly opposed his face darkened slightly, and even looked angry.

The great Confucian scholar who insisted on opposing it two days ago suddenly rebelled today. It is really easy to be persuaded by sweet words.

However, even if some great scholars change their minds, they still cannot shake the absolute advantage of the number of negative votes.

When Ke Changzhi saw this scene, a victorious smile appeared on his face.

In the end, the voting result this time was more than 500 votes against, more than 300 votes in favor, and more than 100 votes neutral, announcing the victory of many opponents.

Ke Changzhi smiled from ear to ear, as if relieved, and looked at Du Ning with great disdain.

"Sure enough, it still failed?"

Fan Heshan's eyes were dark, and he was unwilling to accept it, but he could only accept it.

Fu Shuyun looked hesitant, not knowing what he was thinking about.

Comte's face was a little ugly, and he could only hide it as much as possible with a serious expression.

"The voting is over. Now the voting results have come out. Please confirm this vote again. While the results have not been officially submitted to the saints, you still have a chance to change your mind." Comte said.

Ke Changzhi immediately said impatiently: "Now that the results have come out, gentlemen, please don't waste time, immediately determine the results of the second vote and submit them to the judgment of the saints!"

Many great scholars immediately reconfirmed the voting results.

But this time, many neutral votes suddenly decreased, and then the number of yes votes increased.

The original number of opposing votes also decreased, and finally joined the number of neutral votes.

Only the number of yes votes continues to increase, but it is still not enough to shake the absolute advantage of the no votes.

After the final determination, the one with more negative votes still won.

"It seems that the situation is very clear and can be handed over to the saints for the final judgment." Ke Changzhi said with a smile.

Comte sighed helplessly and said: "In this case, I will immediately ask the will of the saints to vote."

"Wait!"

Du Ning suddenly stood up and said firmly and decisively: "I protest!"

After the words fell, the expressions of the great scholars from all over the world changed.

"Presumptuous!"

Ke Changzhi scolded: "The voting results have come out, you are not allowed to protest, and your protest alone is invalid!"

Du Ning ignored it, but handed over to Kong De and said: "I dare to ask Mr. Kong, I remember that in the Holy Academy, Wen Jun himself had a special power to participate in major meetings, which was not possessed by ordinary Confucian scholars.

I wonder if what I say below is correct?"

Ke Changzhi immediately said: "Absolutely not. Du Ning has not been formally ennobled and is not a Wenjun in the true sense, so he cannot use his privileges. Moreover, it was he who proposed the abolition of the privileges of the All Saints Family. If he uses his privileges

, isn’t it just a slap in the face?”

After finishing speaking, he cast a very disgusted look at Du Ning.

"Abolition of privileges on the one hand, and use of privileges on the other, you are really disgusting!" Ke Changzhi scolded.

Many great scholars immediately pointed and laughed.

Du Ning remained calm and said to Kong De, "Mr. Kong, please answer my question directly."

Kongde pondered on the spot, then slapped his hands and said to everyone: "Although Du Ning has not been officially canonized through the ceremony of ennobling the emperor, the Holy Court has given Du Ning the title of emperor, which means that he recognizes his identity and status, and is a genuine literary scholar.

Sir, the ceremony of enthroning the prince is just a celebration ceremony. Furthermore, Du Ning attended the meeting as Wenjun, so he can naturally use Wenjun's privileges..."

The expressions of many great scholars suddenly changed, and an unknown premonition came to their hearts.

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