Confucianism is supreme? I am reciting Tang poems in another world!

Yan Zheng's words at this time gradually became more extreme and his tone became stronger. What he had to do was to give Ci Song a sense of oppression and see if he could still maintain his own opinions under his own high pressure.

"Students believe that this is not true Confucianism. Just as Dean Cai said just now, Confucius said: If you are not in your position and do not seek political power, since they choose to use violence to fight violence and to end troubled times with chaos, then they have already broken away. In Confucianism, students have no reason and no need to argue with them. Everything must rely on time and let the people make their choices.”

"Then if troubled times continue, some Confucian scholars will say that in troubled times, all morality is illusory, and only strength is the foundation. They want to turn Confucianism into military strategists to conquer the world. How will you respond?"

Yan Zheng continued to ask, and the barrage of questions almost made everyone in the room stunned.

"Students believe that such Confucian scholars are no longer true Confucian scholars. How can real Confucian scholars watch the world fall into chaos? Only strength can save troubled times and save people from fire and water. The students agree with their statement, but students also I have to ask, what is the purpose of strength when they talk about it? Is it strength to conquer the world, or is it strength to save the world and bring peace to the people? "

Ci Song's answer was sonorous, powerful, and unhurried.

"Very good, very good." Yan Zheng looked at Ci Song with a smile on his face, obviously very satisfied with Ci Song's answer, "You really did not disappoint me."

"The dean is so complimentary." Ci Song bowed his hands and saluted.

"There is a saying in "Mencius Gaozi Xia": If you gain the right, you will get many help, but if you lose the right, you will get little help. Even if you respect strength and conquer the world, you must govern with benevolence and people-oriented. Otherwise, even if you win the world , and will inevitably lose the world. The students believe that conquering the world is not a goal, but a means. The real purpose is to save the world and bring peace to the people, so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment." Ci Song continued.

"The last question is, if one day, the world is unified, the king is unkind, and the Confucian people who regard the world as their own responsibility, what should they do?"

"Students believe that such a situation is something Confucians do not want to see or face."

Ci Song did not answer immediately, and was silent for a moment before speaking, "But if such a situation really occurs, the students believe that we must stand up because the people will not let them go. In "The Analects of Confucius·Xue Er Pian", Confucius said: In a country of thousands of chariots, one should respect things and be trustworthy, be thrifty and love others.'

"If the king is unkind, students think, we must not only stand up, but also replace them with force. "Mencius Li Lou Chapter 2" says: If the king has serious faults, he will remonstrate. If he repeats and refuses to listen, he will change his position. Even if it goes against the teachings of the saints, righteousness is what I want, and I will sacrifice my life for righteousness."

As soon as these words came out, the entire hall fell into a long silence. The debate between Ci Song and Yan Zheng involved many Confucian classics. What Ci Song said was not only an insistence on Confucianism, but also an in-depth understanding of Confucian thought. . All the gentlemen present could not help but marvel at Ci Song's talent and knowledge.

Zhuang Diemeng, who was listening on the side, opened his mouth wide and looked at Ci Song with an incredible expression, as if to say: "Ah, are you really good at it?"

She originally thought that Ci Song was a person who didn't like to reason with others and liked to use force to solve problems, but she didn't expect that he could be so familiar with Confucian classics, and could even quote the classics to have such an in-depth debate with the dean of Yan Sheng Academy. .

"Okay, what a great Ci Song."

Yan Zheng stood up slowly and looked at Ci Song with a satisfied smile on his face. Then he turned to look at the gentlemen sitting next to him and said with a smile: "Gentlemen, are you satisfied with Ci Song?" ?”

"Although some of the remarks are a bit immature, it is commendable to be able to quote scriptures and make solid statements."

"That's right. If it were us, we might not be able to say these words at the age of fourteen."

"But his last sentence seems to be a bit too much. The king is chosen by the people of the world, how can he be easily replaced?"

The gentlemen nodded one after another, affirming Ci Song's talent and knowledge, and questioning some of his views, but they were also amazed by Ci Song's performance today.

"Next, there is the third assessment, Ci Song. As long as you pass this third assessment, you will not need to take the entrance exam in the future. You have to work hard."

Yan Zheng looked at Ci Song with admiration in his eyes.

Ci Song was slightly startled and said, "Ah? Didn't I take the first-grade entrance exam?"

"Yes, and no, you are not a peaceful person, so I discussed with the gentlemen of the academy to sum up your entrance exams. If you can pass, you will not need to take the entrance exams every year in the future. ”

Yan Zheng slowly explained, "So the difficulty of this test will also be more difficult."

"So this is ah."

Ci Song nodded, then bowed his hands to Yan Zheng and the gentlemen present and said, "Dean and gentlemen, thank you for your trouble."

"This third test is not too difficult. If you can defeat Mr. Yi's direct disciple, you will have passed the test." Yan Zheng looked at Ci Song and said slowly.

"How come I have never heard of Mr. Yi's personal disciple?"

Ci Song was slightly stunned and looked at Yan Zheng with some confusion. He had known Yi Fusheng for a long time and had never heard Mr. Yi mention that he had a direct disciple?

"Mr. Yi received the personal information during your travels. It's normal that you don't know."

Yan Zheng waved his hand and said, "He is already waiting in the martial arts arena of the academy. You can go directly. I have something to deal with with the gentlemen. You just need to tell me the result."

Hearing this, Ci Song nodded, and then left the Dean's Pavilion with Zhuang Diemeng.

Just after Ci Song left, the gentlemen present began to evaluate Ci Song's performance today.

"Everyone, did Ci Song give us a big surprise today?" Yan Zheng said with a smile.

"It is indeed a surprise. I thought he was a naughty person. Although he has a talent for literature, his personality is arrogant and he is unwilling to cultivate his nature. I was also present when Ci Song entered the school. At that time, he said that he had never read the books of saints, but I didn't expect that after more than a year, he was so familiar with Confucian classics that he could even quote classics and have such an in-depth debate with the dean." A white-haired old gentleman sighed.

"Confucian classics are vast and profound. It is not easy for him to reach the current level in more than a year." Another gentleman also sighed.

"Yes, although this kid is arrogant, he has the capital to be arrogant."

Yan Zheng said with a smile, "After this assessment, if this kid can pass the third assessment, he will not need to take the entrance examination again, which can save him some trouble."

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