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Zheng Zhongkui was very shocked by the previous theory of personality.

But at this moment, Zheng Zhongkui was almost laughing to death. The scene in front of him could only be described in one sentence: the most ridiculous thing in the world.

Zhao Han is also taking quotes out of context!

But among the more than 200 teachers and students present, including Cai Maode, the deputy envoy for raising students, no one noticed that Zhao Han was talking nonsense.

Cai Maode was indeed a famous Confucian, but he majored in the study of mind. He had read "Zhu Zi Yu Lei" and was considered qualified. How could he read the complete set of "Hui'an Collection"?

"Brother Weiran, as a disciple of yours, it's really... hard to describe." Zheng Zhongkui said with a suppressed smile.

Pang Chunlai asked: "Is he talking nonsense?"

Zheng Zhongkui shook his head: "It's not all nonsense, it's generally correct. It's just to persuade the widow to remarry. Your students are taking it out of context and bullying the people present who haven't read "Hui'an Collection"."

"What did Zhu Xi say?" Pang Chunlai was quite curious.

Zheng Zhongkui said with a smile: "The younger sister of Master Chen wanted to remarry after her husband died. Zhu Zi persuaded her to keep her integrity, but she failed to persuade her."

"Cough cough cough!"

Pang Chunlai coughed repeatedly and choked on his own saliva.

Zheng Zhongkui became more and more amused: "You student, you are very wonderful. He used Zhu Xi's original words and quoted them out of context. Instead of urging his generals to be chaste, he changed it into persuading him to remarry. But if you read Zhu Xi's writings thoroughly, you can see that he took Zhu Xi's words out of context, but he didn't It goes against Zhu Zi’s original intention.”

"How do you explain it?" Pang Chunlai was stunned.

Zheng Zhongkui explained: "As for widows, Zhu Zi has nothing more than three views: in favor of observing chastity, sympathy for remarriage, and opposition to the death of her husband. Chen Shizhong's sister, for special reasons, her late husband was also Zhu Zi's friend. Zhu Zi has always declared that if her husband dies, There are elders above and younger ones below, so women should observe integrity to take care of their parents-in-law and children. This is why Zhuzi advised Master Chen's sister to observe integrity."

"So that's it," Pang Chunlai suddenly realized, and asked again, "Isn't he afraid of being exposed?"

Zheng Zhongkui said with a smile: "You are a shrewd student. "Hui'an Collection" has a hundred volumes. Anyone who can read this book will understand Zhu Xi's true meaning and will not expose him on the spot. And those who want to refute him will People don’t have the patience to read through this book.”

Pang Chunlai asked: "Isn't he afraid that someone will look up Zhu Xi's scriptures?"

Zheng Zhongkui asked back: "How to find it? "Hui'an Collection" has one hundred volumes, and there is no table of contents for specific articles. And Zhu Xi also has other works. If you really want to find this article, it will take at least ten days and a half."

Pang Chunlai praised: "This son is cunning... intelligent, I feel very relieved."

Regardless of the teachers and students present, they were all shocked by Zhu Xi's quotations.

But after the debate, I'm afraid not many people are willing to devote themselves to studying Zhu Xi's works. Even if someone were to read it, they would definitely not be able to persist for a few days.

Those who can really persevere will surely understand Zhu Xi's true meaning, and how can they expose Zhao Han's tricks?

If Zhao Han overturns his car one day, it will be a joy, it proves that his reputation has spread far and wide!

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Zhao Han continued to rummage with the cheat sheet and quickly found new content: "Mr. Chen, let me read another paragraph. This article is from "Zhu Xi's Language". I must have read it."

Chen Lide did read "Zhu Xi Yu Lei", but it was when he was a boy, several decades ago.

Seeing that Zhao Han was about to read Zhu Xi's quotations again, Chen Lide couldn't help but retreat and just wanted to escape from this embarrassing scene.

Zhao Han said: "The original text is quite long, so I will give you the main idea. There was a woman in Boquan County who wanted to divorce her husband because he was unable to support the family. Zhu Zi's students said: 'How can the relationship between husband and wife be compromised because of poverty? Abandon each other? The government cannot agree. 'Mr. Chen, do you know how Zhu Xi would answer?"

"Of course..." Chen Lide hesitated. He really didn't dare to talk nonsense anymore. This was not the Zhu Xi he remembered.

Zhao Han smiled and said: "Zhu Zi said that in this matter, you should not just listen to one side of the story, but you must understand the situation of both husband and wife. If it is really the husband's fault that makes it difficult for his wife to live, then we cannot stick to the general principles."

Zhao Han suddenly stopped, looked around at the teachers and students in the room, and said loudly: "Zhu Zi's words are already very clear. Even if you are married and obey your husband, even if the husband is your wife's guide, if the husband has serious faults, the wife can apply for divorce. The government should also allow her to divorce! Isn’t this equality between men and women, and isn’t it equality between husband and wife?”

The debate was completely silent, and the three views of Neo-Confucianism were once again refreshed.

Pang Chunlai asked in a low voice: "Isn't this taken out of context?"

Zheng Zhongkui shook his head and said, "No, Zhu Xi really said that."

Liu Ziren, a scholar who wanted to rebel, finally couldn't help but ask: "Is what my junior said absolutely true?"

Zhao Han pointed in the direction of the library and said: "Hanzhu Academy has the complete set of Zhu Xi's writings, which have been lying in the library for nearly a hundred years. Teachers and classmates, if you have any questions, you can search and read them by yourself."

"Thank you for reminding me." Liu Ziren clasped his fists in thanks.

Zhu Zhiyu suddenly walked up to Fei Yuanlu, raised his hands and said, "Fei Shanzhang, Zhu Zhiyu, a scholar from Yuyao, requested to study at Hanzhu Academy for one year."

Attracted all the scholars from Yuyao?

Fei Yuanlu was very happy and said: "Everyone has the desire to learn, so you can keep your friends."

Zhu Zhiyu lost his father when he was eight years old, and his family fell into decline. My elder brother became rich after passing the Wu Jinshi examination, but he still couldn't find the opportunity to read Zhu Xi's complete works.

Scholars who truly want to learn don't want to read "Xianshu", but "Xianshu" are too precious!

Many times, money can’t buy it.

For example, if Fei Yinghuan wanted to read famous classics, he would have to travel to the south of the Yangtze River to look for them in the libraries of major families.

Zhao Han picked up the cheat sheet again and asked: "Mr. Chen, do you still want to argue with me about Zhu Zi? Instead of boring scripture debate, you can talk about the moon. Zhu Zi believed that the moon does not shine, but becomes bright when it is illuminated by the sun, so That’s why the moon waxes and wanes.”

"There is no need to argue. Zhu Zi said that the sun shines on the moon and shines, so it must be the sun shining on the moon." Chen Lide left after saying this and turned around to leave the debate room. He didn't have the shame to stay and argue any longer, and he didn't even have the shame to stay in Hanzhu Mountain and resign when he got this month's salary.

Zhao Han asked everyone: "Who wants to argue with me about Zhu Zi?"

No one answered.

Zhao Han held several pieces of paper in his hand, all of which were Zhu Xi's quotations. And the people here knew little about Zhu Xi, so how could they dare to argue with him?

Zhao Han asked everyone again: "Who wants to argue with me about personality? Who still opposes the idea that personalities are born equal and are distinguished only by acquired virtues?"

At least one-third of teachers and students disagree with this argument.

However, thinking of what happened to Chen Lide, these people did not dare to come forward, for fear that they would also be disgraced.

As the president of the debate, Cai Maode stood up and said: "In that case, Fei Han should win today's debate."

Some students cheered, some were frustrated, and many were indignant.

Those who object to the theory of personality will disperse immediately after the debate is over.

Zhao Han was surrounded by those who supported the theory of personality, including several academy teachers. They wanted to ask some relevant questions.

Fei Ruyi rushed the fastest, took Zhao Han's hand and said, "Confucius said, would you like to go to Suzhou with me? The academic world in Qianshan is outdated, and it is not easy to spread your knowledge. If you go to Suzhou, you will be very popular. It must be fashionable and supported by scholars!"

"Well, that's not necessary." Zhao Han took his hand out and turned to the other person, "Mr. Zhang, you just mentioned..."

Cai Maode and Fei Yuanlu left the debate side by side.

Fei Yuanlu smiled and asked: "Inspector, how was today's debate?"

Cai Maode said: "If we create a new trend, Hanzhu Academy will definitely become famous."

"It all depends on the superintendent." There was something in Fei Yuanlu's words, and he was asking Cai Maode to help spread the word.

Cai Maode did not reply directly, but said: "If you still bother me, senior, please invite Fei Han to my room."

Fei Yuanlu said: "It is a great blessing for me to have the earnest teachings of my school inspector."