Daily Life In Qin Dynasty

Jixia Academy was founded by King Qi Wei during the Warring States Period.

Initially, the original intention of the rulers of Qi to establish Jixia Academy was to recruit talents and consolidate their rule.

But Jixia Academy does not care about one's origin, nor does it distinguish between high and low. No matter who enters Jixia Academy, they can freely express their academic thoughts, and the system in which anyone has the opportunity to enter and study once broke the nobility's monopoly on knowledge.

Therefore.

The former Jixia Academy once promoted the prosperity of culture in the entire Central Plains region and became an academic center where hundreds of schools of thought contended.

It's a pity that the essence of Jixia Academy is a tool for the rulers of Qi to consolidate their power. As Qi's national power gradually grows stronger, the tool will naturally be abandoned after it loses its effectiveness.

Although the old site of Jixia Academy still exists in Qi State, it has basically existed in name only.

Obviously, when Mr. Mo said that he wanted to 'reopen' Jixia Academy, he did not really mean to reopen the Jixia Academy in Qi State, but to build another one with the same characteristics as the former Jixia Academy. ·····

No.

It is even a larger academy than the former Jixia Academy.

Naturally, his purpose cannot be as simple as spreading academic knowledge and cultivating talents.

As mentioned before, if you want to develop a country's cultural strength, you must first solve two problems.

One is to break the monopoly.

The second is to solve the communication problem.

Now that we have a ‘blank paper’, the second question is no longer a problem.

If Mr. Mo builds another academy similar to Jixia Academy now, then even the first problem will be solved.

This result sounds wonderful.

But the problem is that those with vested interests will not allow such an academy to be built so easily.

Why is there a recommendation system?

The existence of the recommendation system itself is actually to allow those high-level nobles to completely monopolize all upper-level resources. Under such a system, these nobles can ensure that their descendants will always be nobles.

Among all these upper-level resources, ‘knowledge’ is undoubtedly one of the most important resources.

"Mo Qing really wants to do this?"

Ying Zheng, who saw Mr. Mo's thoughts, his eyes became a little more solemn.

Although when Mr. Mo took out the "blank paper", Ying Zheng had already vaguely felt that Mr. Mo might make some big move, but this boldness was still beyond Ying Zheng's expectation.

But what Ying Zheng admires even more is Mo Jun's mind. You must know that if this kind of academy is really developed, it will undoubtedly be a good thing for the ruler Ying Zheng.

Because this means that Ying Zheng will no longer be constrained by those 'clan groups'.

But in comparison.

This may not be a good thing for Mr. Mo.

Because Lord Mo, as Lord Shengping of Great Qin, is now one of the vested interests in the ‘knowledge monopoly’.

"yes!"

Mr. Mo's answer was concise and to the point.

Doesn’t Mr. Mo know the benefits of ‘knowledge monopoly’ to him? Of course he knew it, but he also knew that if Qin wanted to develop further, such a 'knowledge monopoly' must be abolished.

The most important point is that the reason why Lord Mo invented the 'white paper' and put forward the idea of ​​reopening the 'Jixia Academy' was actually not as noble as Ying Zheng wanted.

The reason why Mr. Mo did this was actually very simple.

Just for revenge.

After the "Jin Youjun case" happened, more than 70% of the courtiers in the Qin court took the opportunity to stab him in the back.

More than a month has passed now.

Those people may have almost forgotten this matter, but Mr. Mo remembered it clearly.

He has always been a small-minded person.

Generally, if there is a grudge, it will be revenged overnight.

But this time, Mr. Mo endured it for more than a month. The purpose was to give these guys a big one and let them remember it for a long time.

This time is different from the past.

In the past, after offending Mr. Mo, Mr. Mo's revenge would be to kill a few people at most, or more seriously, to confiscate his home and destroy his family.

But this time, although Mr. Mo did not kill anyone, his actions were digging up the roots of the aristocratic forces.

Moreover, the academy that Lord Mo wants to open is not that simple. Even Ying Zheng probably only thinks that Lord Mo opens the academy to break the 'knowledge monopoly' of the nobles.

However in reality.

What Mr. Mo really wants to do is to overturn the entire Qin State’s ‘recommendation system’.

However, this needs to be done step by step, so there is no need to be too anxious for the time being.

Ying Zheng didn't know what Lord Mo was thinking now, but he had to admit that he was really moved after listening to Lord Mo's suggestion just now.

One hand mossed the book in his hand, and a pair of deep eyes flashed continuously.

After a while.

Ying Zheng's eyes were slowly closed, and then opened again, as if he had made some kind of decision. The whole person suddenly had the majesty of an emperor, and he said solemnly.

"Where does Mo Qing plan to build the academy?"

"What does the king think?"

"Although I also want to set up the academy in Xianyang, it's a pity... Since Mo Qing mentioned this matter, then the site of the academy should be placed in Hanzhong! I will send a guard team to guard the academy in the future. During the construction period, anyone who dares to cause trouble can be killed.”

When he said the last four words, 'Everyone can be killed', a cold look suddenly flashed in Ying Zheng's eyes.

With the power in hand, the Qin State's national power is growing day by day, and today's Ying Zheng is more and more dignified with the majesty of the 'First Emperor' in his movements. Once a decision is made, there will be no hesitation.

"I accept your order." Mo Jun folded his hands and bowed.

"in addition······"

At this moment, I heard Ying Zheng's tone change, and then his expression softened a little. He looked at Mo Jun and said, "Since Mo Qing plans to establish an academy, I also have something to ask Mo Qing."

Mr. Mo quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, just say so."

Ying Zheng nodded and said: "My eldest son, Fusu, has now reached the age of enlightenment. I intend to let Mo Qing become Fusu's enlightenment teacher. I wonder if Mo Qing can agree?"

Speaking of which, this matter was actually a decision Ying Zheng had just made.

As the eldest son of Ying Zheng, he will be the future successor of the Qin State. The enlightenment of the eldest son Fusu is naturally a top priority for the Qin State.

If we follow past practice, the teachers who enlighten the eldest son of Qin State are usually great scholars who are famous all over the world.

Previously, Ying Zheng's preferred candidate was Chunyu Yue.

Chunyu Yue was born in Qi State.

Like Fu Nian, both of them are famous Confucian scholars. Even in terms of reputation and knowledge alone, Chunyu Yue's knowledge may be higher than that of Fu Nian.

In today's world, he is probably second only to 'Xunzi' who has retired to Xiaoshengxianzhuang.

Moreover, Chunyu Yuexin joined the Qin State not long ago. He has a clean family background and does not have much influence in the court. If he is to be Fusu's first teacher, he is a very suitable candidate.

But when Mo Jun just mentioned the matter of 'establishing an academy', Ying Zheng suddenly realized that there was a more suitable candidate in front of him.

It would not be a problem for Mr. Mo, who was able to turn Hanzhong, a poor place, into a prosperous and well-organized place in just one year, to educate a child.

And compared to Chun Yuyue, Fusu could learn more from Lord Mo.

The only flaw.

Probably because Mr. Mo has too much power now, it is not a good thing for the eldest son of Qin to come into contact with court ministers like Mr. Mo prematurely.

But in the end, Ying Zheng still chose to believe in Mo Jun.

Being able to become the teacher of Qin's next successor is undoubtedly a great thing for any Qin courtier.

However, after listening to what Ying Zheng said, Lord Mo did show hesitation and said: "Back to the king, it's not that I don't want to teach Mr. Shang, but that I am a refugee and have no knowledge of literature. If I were to teach Mr. Shang, I would I’m afraid I’ll delay Young Master Shang.”

As soon as these words came out.

Not to mention Ying Zheng, even Ge Nie, who was always paralyzed next to him, couldn't help but slightly expand his pupils and look at Mr. Mo in disbelief.

Not familiar with literature?

Don’t you feel guilty when these words come from the mouth of you, the ‘Shengping Lord’ of Great Qin?

Ying Zheng was obviously shocked by Mo Jun's words. He moved his lips several times, but in the end he didn't know what to say.

"It's okay, it's just enlightenment. It doesn't cost Mo Qing much knowledge. It only requires Mo Qing to have a 'little understanding' of it."

When it came to the last word "somewhat understand", Ying Zheng obviously accentuated his accent.

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"Mr. Zhao, sir, dinner is ready."

Hei Yu's voice came from outside the door at the right time. Hearing this, Lord Mo immediately turned to Ying Zheng and said, "Your Majesty, how about we wait for dinner first?"

"Okay! I have long heard that there are many delicacies in Lord Shengping's house. The 'stir-fried vegetables' and 'exotic vegetables' that are all the rage in Xianyang are all made by Lord Shengping. It seems that I have some of them today! "

Ying Zheng responded with a smile.

Mr. Mo stretched out his hand and said, "Mr. Zhao, please."

Dinner in the Mo Mansion has always been in the dining hall. Because there are so many people in the Mo Mansion now, Mr. Mo specially asked people from the Gongshu family to build a huge rectangular dining table.

However, there are not many people dining in Mo Mansion today, because many people have been out for business recently.

For example: Xiong Da, Xiong Da.

In addition, Yue Nu left during Mo Jun's confinement period and has not returned yet.

Originally, many people in the Mo Mansion were a little worried about Yue Nu's whereabouts. It wasn't until the other party replied to a letter not long ago, telling everyone that she needed to go out for a while that everyone felt relieved.

besides.

The third master and disciple of Yao Gui and Jian Ling'er have also entered the critical moment of their respective retreats.

Fortunately, Ying Zheng was on patrol incognito this time, so there were slightly fewer people eating in the Mo Mansion during this period, which might actually be a good thing.

Today's dinner was quite sumptuous since Lord Mo had specially ordered the kitchen after he knew Ying Zheng was coming.

When Ying Zheng walked into the dining hall, his expression was normal at first, but when he saw the various fruits and vegetables on the dining table, his eyes suddenly widened a bit.

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