Three Kingdoms

Near Qinglong Temple.

Zeng Jing was well-dressed and elegant. Zeng Jing knew that he was a nobody, but others didn't know that, so he could pretend.

After he left his hometown, he was not famous, but this did not prevent him from thinking that he was a good person and a celebrity.

A good man shouldn't fight about everything, so he doesn't like fighting.

Celebrities should be the ones who point the way from a high position, so he doesn't like to argue.

He only likes to comment, and his favorite thing is to be a peacemaker.

Because he discovered that commenting on others can invisibly enhance his own status, and being a peacemaker can often reap benefits for both parties...

The benefit can be money, but it doesn't have to be money.

Most ordinary people don't know why they should fight for some things, and sometimes even if they are justified, most of these people still just pick out what they want to hear because of cognitive problems. He will not immediately change his original views. Just like many ordinary people, regardless of which company's food seeds they are, as long as they can make money from planting them, they don't care whose chip they are, as long as the mobile phone is cheap, let alone what Chinese and Western medicine is, anyway. Once the disease is cured, that's it.

But some people know.

So these people will argue about whether they should change or not, and which choice would be better...

Then there are always a small group of people who play the role of peacemaker under the guise of moderation, but what they actually do is, to use a common saying, they are pushing the envelope.

While shouting, don't fight, we are all brothers...

Then he picked up the one who was being beaten, tied his hands and feet, and pinched his mouth and tongue, but he didn't even say a word to the abuser.

Or just dare to fart.

For example, the Manchu-Han conflict.

Don't fight, they are all from the Qing Dynasty!

Whisper to the Manchus, kill a few of them, don't dirty your hands, these Han people are disobedient, I will teach them, master, please calm down.

Yelling at the Han people, look, what has this done to you? Look, how many people died because of your struggle? This is all your responsibility! You are responsible! There was so much corruption in the Ming Dynasty. What was good about the Ming Dynasty? Is it worth fighting for such a tomorrow? Is life going to be difficult? How can everyone live like this? Fighting back and forth, how can we divide the barbarian China?

For example, the dispute between Chinese and Western medicine.

Don't fight, it's all modern medicine!

Smile in front of capital. You are right. If you don’t have money, how can you treat diseases or take medicine? We are not running a charity hall.

Looking at the people with a ferocious expression, they don’t need money to invest? People do scientific research for free? How can people survive if drug prices are lowered? High drug prices are not their problem, they are your problem! Is the debate between Chinese and Western medicine interesting? Is Chinese medicine useful? If you want to practice Chinese medicine, even the medicinal materials will be used for you. No, the medicinal materials are not pure, how can you treat diseases? Traditional Chinese medicine is an antique. Nowadays, everyone is using modern medicine. What is the difference between Chinese and Western medicine?

Everyone, please stop fighting...

Speak well if you have something to say.

Sometimes such theories can easily confuse people.

So these peacemakers will take it out to confuse others.

"Why do we need to distinguish between this loyalty and that loyalty, this filial piety and that filial piety?" Zeng Jing looked upright and closed the folding fan with a snap, "They are all loyal and filial, how can we tell them apart?" There's no need to divide it, right? Just like the ancient scriptures and the modern scriptures, they are both scriptures. There is no need to divide them, and there is no need to fight! Isn’t it better for everyone to study the scriptures together and to be loyal and filial than to fight over these things? Does it make more sense? 』

Zeng Jing had a loud voice.

Because when he was a child, he knew that talking nonsense without speaking loudly was bullshit. If he couldn't get the upper hand, he wouldn't even be able to say farts. Therefore, you must seize the highest and safest position as soon as you come up. For example, if you are caught stealing peaches, you just need to shout how can you steal peaches, and then you can suddenly change from a lookout to a whistleblower, and you may even be rewarded by the peach owner and eat some peaches for free.

As for the complaints of other friends, Zeng Jing was also justified. I was on the lookout. I saw the danger coming and reported it in advance. Is it wrong? As for the content of the report, it doesn’t matter. What matters is that I did give the warning and fulfilled my duty. What else is there to say? As for you being caught up and beaten, it was because you couldn't run fast. Otherwise, why weren't the others beaten? Okay, I’ll give you a peach stone. Stop crying and just go play.

"Don't you know what "loyalty" means? Don’t you know how “filial piety” is done? Is there any of you here who is not a loyal and filial person? What else is there to argue about? It is said that in order to argue about this matter, the Second Duke actually..." Zeng Jing shook his head and sighed, with a look of incomprehension and full of sadness, "If there was an error, wouldn't it be a sin? Everyone is doing well, so why are we fighting? Aren’t these scriptures all Han scriptures? Aren’t all of you present loyal and filial people? Why should we fight? It’s really a mistake, it’s such a mistake..."

Zeng Jing liked to say such specious words, which seemed to sound correct.

He will not comment on those that are correct, because there is nothing to say in that. He will only comment on those that are easily confused and easily distorted, so that he can prove that he is smarter than both sides of the argument.

He used this to mark his neutral stance and to gain a transcendent status.

Even though he knew that the matter he was arguing about was actually about him.

But he can be treated as having nothing to do with it, he is just a bystander...

On the surface, it is said that modern and ancient texts are all scriptures, there is no difference, and there is no need to argue. It seems very fair. But in fact, if the ancient texts are no longer in dispute, then modern texts and prophecies will definitely continue to flourish, and what problems will arise later? , Zeng Jing avoided talking about it.

On the surface, they said that the two old men Zheng Xuan and Sima Hui got sick because of the argument about loyalty and filial piety, which was bad for their health. It sounded like they were caring and considerate, but in fact they were secretly accusing the two elders of being old and confused. It is better for a sensible person like me to understand. , then can we give way to Xian?

A group of people stood around Zeng Jing, listening and echoing.

These people who listened and echoed may not really agree with what Zeng Jing said, but they were used to listening and echoing, used to not thinking, and then they would soon forget and enter the next reincarnation.

Lu Yu happened to be passing by and heard it. He frowned at the side, then stepped forward to stand out from the crowd and said to Zeng Jing: "What brother said is wrong!" Loyalty and filial piety should be fought for! It cannot be understood without arguing! The way of loyalty and filial piety..."

Lu Yu, Guan Ning and Wang Kai have been at Qinglong Temple for a while, and they are somewhat famous.

When Zeng Jing saw Lu Yu coming, he felt a little gurgling in his heart. He naturally recognized Lu Yu, but at the moment he pretended not to know him and quickly interrupted Lu Yu's follow-up words, "Wait a minute!" etc! Who is this……"

Lu Yu was an honest boy. When Zeng Jing asked, he handed over his hand and said, "I'm Lu Yu." I don’t know your brother’s surname? 』

"Oh..." Zeng Jing also held up his hands, "I have admired you for a long time." I have my respect. I’ve met Brother Lu. 』

"The debate of loyalty and filial piety is not irrelevant, nor is it careless..." Lu Yu still remembered the topic just now, so after saying hello, he continued, "Only when people know loyalty and filial piety can they be sensible, and more..."

"Uh, wait, wait..." Zeng Jing interrupted Lu Yu again, "Brother Lu, stop for a moment, stop for a moment... Hey, I heard that your brother once served Yuan Benchu?" I wonder if this is Lu Zhonglang’s last death? Also, Brother Lu has lived in Shandong for a long time and has lived well. Why did he come to Chang'an? 』

Where does Lu Yu live and what is his family background? Are they related to the debate about loyalty and filial piety?

Apparently not.

But here in Zeng Jing, it is necessary.

To be a good peacemaker, you must be able to use your strengths, avoid weaknesses, and focus on key points.

Zeng Jing is very good at focusing on key points. Zeng Jing knew that if he argued with Lu Yu about "loyalty and filial piety", he would definitely lose. Because the current concept of "loyalty and filial piety" in the Han Dynasty has deviated from its original meaning. Although it is still called "loyalty and filial piety", it is actually like the prophecy in Jinwen Jingxue, full of all kinds of selfish desires.

Modern Classics and Ancient Classics are indeed both classics, and there is nothing wrong with this. However, in Modern Classics, too many noble families intentionally or unintentionally mixed various prophecies into Modern Classics, and then again They tried their best to turn the Confucian classics, which originally belonged to the public, into the private knowledge of a certain family or clan, just like a scholarly clan, uniting the party and rejecting dissidents.

This problem has become very serious now. It is so serious that as an emperor, Emperor Han Ling would be attacked by a group of people regardless of whether he wanted to open a comprehensive college. What about promoting filial piety and integrity as promised in the early Han Dynasty? What about the recommended talents? Why is it that now only people from gentry families can be considered talents and can be officials, while those in Hongdu Academy are not talents, they are all promiscuous and skilled, and cannot be officials? What is the original definition of talent? It should definitely be measured by the talent's own ability, conduct, morality, etc. How can it be determined by where they were born?

Then the peacemaker always pops up and asks everyone to stop arguing and fighting!

Your Majesty, you see what Hongdu Academy has done has caused everyone to have opinions, why not withdraw? Isn't it just a school?

Everyone, how can you, as ministers, not give the emperor face like this? Your Majesty has withdrawn the academy, so everyone can stop making trouble!

Do you have something to say?

It seems that the point of all contradictions is Hongdu Academy.

But actually?

Some peacemakers are always really stupid, but most peacemakers are always pretending to be stupid.

Keeping things quiet is in the interest of the "majority". If there is a real argument and the winner or loser is decided, doesn't it mean that he needs to change his mind? Whether it’s changing your mindset or changing your behavior, you always have to put in more effort. Many people think that moderation is compromise, or they think it is just compromise. Just like Zeng Jing, he thought he knew moderation and compromise best.

So now, Zeng Jing still says that ancient and modern texts are the same.

He feels that he has compromised, or that he has compromised for those who study the modern scriptures. So what kind of trouble will those who study the ancient scriptures make? Haven't you already admitted your mistake? He has admitted that ancient and modern texts are the same. Isn't this enough?

Because in Chang'an, after a series of debates, Jinwen's prophecies were deleted. The Jinwen Sutra is no longer the same. Many people have begun to realize that the prophecies are false and problematic. However, Zeng Jing himself studied the Jinwen Sutra before, and it was a revised and revised Jinwen Sutra. If everyone followed the "correct interpretation" Well, wouldn’t everything I learned before be in vain? Do you want to start learning all over again?

So Zeng Jing kept silent about prophecies. He only said that modern and ancient texts are scriptures, so everyone should stop arguing and fighting.

If the beating continues, the underwear of those who study Jinwen Jingxue will be exposed!

The same is true for loyalty and filial piety.

Zeng Jing was a famous "filial son" before!

He claimed that after his parents died, he went bankrupt and even buried his parents with debts. Although he looks well dressed now, in fact...

This kind of "filial piety" is in line with the concept of "filial piety" before the Han Dynasty. The more money you spend on funerals after the death of your parents, the more "filial piety" you have.

As for the "filial respect" of parents during their lifetime, others may see it, but no one else can enjoy it!

Only by spending money after death can some people sit down and eat with a smile. Therefore, some people preach that they should spend money after death. The more money they have, the more "filial" they are. While eating with their mouths full of oil, they praise, "What a filial son!" 』

If Zeng Jing agrees with the new concept of "loyalty and filial piety", then he is not "responsible" to his parents, but he did not "responsible" during his lifetime but "exceeded his responsibilities" after his death. Then what he did before was not In vain again?

At the same time, his reputation as a "filial son" will also be reduced or even questioned.

Can Zeng Jing accept this? Therefore, Zeng Jing had to confuse the differences between modern and ancient texts, and he also had to emphasize that there was no point in arguing about loyalty and filial piety. He had to shout loudly, "Stop arguing, stop fighting!" Everyone is the same! 』

Otherwise he would be different.

So he didn't let Lu Yu speak smoothly, he started taking words out of context, and he started confusing concepts.

It's not that he doesn't understand, he's just pretending.

It's like some people would use novels as historical facts to argue, scold Mr. Luo's Three Kingdoms as unscientific, and then criticize Ma Hou's Three Kingdoms as not rigorous.

Is this a real lake painting, or is it a fake lake painting?

Some public figures in later generations seemed to have a fair and just look on their faces, and then said that seeds are all seeds, aren't they the same regardless of who produced them? Chips are all chips, aren’t they the same regardless of who made them? Medicine is all medicine. Isn’t it the same regardless of who uses the system?

Even though these people knew that they were being choked and bullied, they still shouted, "Don't fight, stop fighting. Why should we study those old crafts? If there are ready-made ones, don't use them. Isn't it the same?"

Are these people really Hutu, or are they pretending to be Hutu?

There is also the classic saying, "leave the facts aside."

Or something similar, "Let's not talk about good or bad first", "Let's not talk about the truth first"...

Zeng Jing must have been faking it. He not only pretended not to know Lu Yu, but also pretended not to know Lu Yu's experience, and then dug a big hole.

Brother Lu Yu served as a minor official in a local county. He did not serve Yuan Shao, but only received a share of money and grain to support his family. Then he died in the war between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan. But when Zeng Jing said this, it seemed like brother Lu Yu took the initiative to become an official in Yuan Shao, and was it Lu Zhi's death? ! Lu Zhi was not afraid of power, gave up his official position and returned to his hometown, and then turned around and asked brother Lu Yu to serve Yuan Shao? What does this mean?

Lu Zhi died of illness, so of course Lu Yu had to keep his filial piety. In addition, Lu Yu's brother also died during the war. Lu Yu had to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the family at a young age and take care of the whole family. Finally, there was no fighting between Jizhou and Youzhou. Comparatively Once he was stable, Lu Yu could have the opportunity to leave home and travel. These, in Zeng Jing's words, became a "long-term residence" in Shandong and a good life...

This long-term residence is certainly remarkable.

Does staying for one day count as a long stay?

Does staying for one year count as long-term residence?

What is the purpose of a person who has lived in Shandong for a long time coming to Chang'an?

What is the motive of a person who has lived in Shandong for a long time to argue?

Of course Lu Yu understood the implication, but although he understood it in his heart, he was clumsy and was not good at hurried arguments, so after being disrupted by Zeng Jing again and again, he fell into Zeng Jing's trap. in the trap.

Lu Yu described his situation in an attempt to explain the overall situation, but would the people around him really care about Lu Yu's situation and how many bowls of noodles he had eaten?

Many people just want to see blood.

Zeng Jing knew this, so after he led Lu Yu on the path of self-realization, he became very relaxed and at ease...

Come on, prove that your father is your father and your brother is your brother.

I don’t care about good or bad, past or present, or whether loyalty or filial piety is right or wrong. I just want to look at the evidence. After you prove it, your father is your father and your brother is your brother. Then we’ll talk about other things.

Seeing Lu Yu anxious and blushing, everyone burst into laughter, feeling very happy.

The more anxious Lu Yu became, the more he said things were going against the flow, and the happier everyone became.

Ha ha ha ha.

Do the onlookers care who wins and who loses?

They also care, they will follow whoever wins, but what they want more is happiness, and sometimes happiness is even more important than being right.

Wang Kai came late for a while, and then saw Lu Yu being embarrassed, and became furious. He turned around and saw Zeng Jing, but felt that he looked familiar. After thinking about it, he suddenly realized...

Wang Kai pushed through the crowd, walked up to Zeng Jing in a few steps, grabbed Zeng Jing's collar with his hands, and shouted, "Little thief!" So you are here! 』

"What...what (O_o)??" Zeng Jing didn't know why, "You just recognized the wrong person!" 』

"I didn't admit my mistake! You thief, what else do you want to steal? ! Wang Kai shouted loudly, "What?" Can you pretend to be a good person if you wear decent clothes? ! 』

"You, you, you, you spit on others!" Zeng Jing twisted Wang Kai's hand, trying to break away from Wang Kai's control, "You wronged me!" Unjust good people! I'm not a thief! Not a thief! 』

Wang Kaiwen couldn't learn well, but his family wealth was good, so he had a strong body. How could Zeng Jing be able to break free at will?

"What an injustice! Last time you were in the Anthology Bookshop, you stole five books!" Got caught! Wang Kai still shouted, "I'm right there!" seen it myself! 』

"I gave you the money!" Gave money! Zeng Jing's face was a little pale. He didn't say whether he stole it or not, "I was paid!" 』

Wang Kai was not actually present, but Wang Kai was rich, so basically he was a popular and big customer wherever he went, and the bookstore was no exception. So when he saw that the clerk in the bookstore was very wary of Zeng Jing's arrival, he asked when he looked wrong. Then naturally, the clerk in the bookstore had no need to protect Zeng Jing's secrets.

"You stole five books!" Then I want to pay for just one book! Got caught! Wang Kai sneered, "You call this giving money?" Can I go to your house and move all the books out of your house, and then give you money for one book? The bookstore shopkeeper was kind and didn't delve into the matter. He didn't ask you for money for the other four books and treated them as gifts to you. However, you are not ashamed and dare to show off here! What qualifications do you have to bark here? ! How dare you talk about loyalty and filial piety? ! Pooh! Thank you for saying you are a scholar!

』

Wang Kai cursed and then pushed Zeng Jing.

Zeng Jing staggered and almost fell to the ground.

Everyone around him booed.

Zeng Jing quickly covered his face, held his head and ran away.

Seeing that there was no excitement to be seen, everyone around them slowly dispersed while talking about what had just happened, and then went to find the next place of excitement.

Lu Yu stood there blankly, "He... is he really a book thief?" 』

Wang Kai nodded and said: "Yes, and I stole it more than once... Well, there must be more than five books... The bookshop guy said that they kept losing books for a while, and then they started to pay attention... Brother Lu, you are like this What do people argue about? If this kind of person knew good and evil, he wouldn't steal books! 』

Lu Yu scratched his head, "I thought... forget it, I really didn't see it..."