Chapter 3 The Visit of Famous Confucians (Part 2)
"Burning books and burying scholars" is the most indignant historical atrocities in Chinese history, and the initiator of this incident was Chunyu Yue. At a cocktail of Qin Shihuang, Zhou Qingchen praised Qin Shihuang's achievements. To be honest, Qin Shihuang's achievements are far inferior to those of the previous generations, the Three Kings and Five Emperors, and the Zhou Gong are far inferior to him. Although Zhou Qingchen's praise is suspected of flattery, he is generally loyal.
Besides, let’s say something nice at the banquet, just to resonate with the atmosphere, and just have fun. Even if you pass, you don’t have to take it seriously. How many words on the table can be taken seriously? I think friends who have experienced the wine party know this, so there is no need to be serious about it.
But Chunyu Yue didn't know the current affairs and came out to make fun of him. It would be fine if he had unique insights. His opinion was that Qin Shihuang's reform was wrong. Because he did not "learn the ancients", he suggested that Qin Shihuang abolish the county system and imitate King Wu of Zhou to implement the feudal system. This was actually a historical regression and a major regression.
If things ended here, they would not have become out of control, and there would have been no burning books and burying scholars. His words can be regarded as the words of conservative forces at that time. Only when the political forces intervened, the further evolution and led to a historical tragedy.
We all know that the county system is an amazing measure. More than two thousand years have passed, we are still using it and will continue to use it in the future. However, after Qin Shihuang just unified the country, those royal nobles and civil and military ministers who had made contributions did not want to share some benefits. We hope that Qin Shihuang would implement the feudalization and get a piece of land to become the local emperor.
Since Shang Yang's reforms, the Qin royal family was suppressed, and its strength should not be underestimated. Qin Shihuang's order to expel guests was created by the royal family. What is surprising is that the shrewd Qin Shihuang was actually deceived. If Li Si had not made a remark on the word "The Book of Exiting Guards" to turn the world back, the consequences would be unimaginable.
As soon as these political forces intervened, Qin Shihuang made a quick decision and decided to smash the political conspiracy. Under his arrangement, these stubborn forces who wanted to divide the feudal feudal forces quickly shattered. Of course, the historical tragedy of "burning books and burying scholars" also happened. It is understandable to smash political conspiracies and defend the results of unification. Burning books first and then burying scholars is too much, which makes people sigh.
Zhou Chong, who is familiar with history, knows the role Chunyu Yue plays in this historical tragedy. When he sees him, he is still not surprised, surprised, or shocked, and can he not worry about his future? Not to mention Zhou Chong, if any modern person is, his feelings will be like Zhou Chong.
"It turns out it was Mr. Chunyu, Zhou Chong admired him, admired him." Zhou Chong reacted and spoke politely.
In addition to being pedantic, dull, and incompetent, Chunyu Yue also has another characteristic that people disagree with, that is, he is a bit arrogant. Anyone who disagrees with himself will be regarded as a stranger. In a famous saying that Confucianism has been saying for thousands of years, it is "The Tao is different, and they do not plan for each other."
In modern terms, Chunyu Yue is just a big intellectual and a well-known scholar. His views are just academic views. It is normal for others to have different opinions and arguments. The dialogue between scholars is academic exchange, allowing different views. But he just likes what I said is right, which is also a trigger for "burning books and burying scholars".
This also reflects the other side of his character: arrogant. Zhou Chong said only the scene. He was quite happy in his ears and said with smugness: "Shopkeeper Zhou is so serious, Chunyu Yue is a little bit of a reputation, so he dare not insult the shopkeeper Zhou Daqingting." The words were very elegant, but the look of relief had been written on his face.
Zhou Chong, based on the philosophy of life that the visitor is a guest, turned to the guest sideways and said, "Mr. Chunyu, Miss Chunyu, please, please, please in the room."
"I offended." Chunyu Yue claimed the crime and walked in his head with a big stroll, as if he could have anyone else if I didn't walk in his head.
Chunyu Jue frowned with a beautiful eyebrows, clasped his fists and said, "The elder is above, Chunyu Jue dares not to overthrow it. Mr. Liaozi, Mr. Wang Ao, and Manager Zhou, please."
The difference between father and daughter is so big that it is really unexpected that Wei Liao frowned slightly and said with a smile: "Ms. Chunyu is knowledgeable and polite. It is enough to have a daughter in life! Mr. Chunyu, you are really blessed."
Chunyu Yue didn't look back, shook his hand and said, "Mr. Liaozi has been too rewarded. This girl is not too young to her father."
After hearing his words, Zhou Chong hurriedly covered his mouth with his hands, otherwise he would laugh out loud. It was not that Zhou Chong was rude, but that Chunyu Yue was too unbearable, as if he could not live a life without being short.
His subsequent words are even more unexpected. What he said is: "Chun Yu Yue reads the books of sages and sages, and he should know that sages teach people honesty and unrestrainedness. Chun Yu Yue dares not forget it for a day."
"Does the sages teach you how to behave like a daughter?" Zhou Chong asked in his heart, looking at Chunyu Jue, and saw her pouting with a small mouth, very unhappy, muttering: "Dad, don't always pull it on your daughter. It seems that if you leave your daughter, you will have nothing to say." Zhou Chong shook his head secretly, sympathizing with Chunyu Jue's such a delicate girl who actually has such a stern and mean father. It's really a fate to make people beat you up and you can't help yourself.
"Mr. Chunyu reads the books of sages and performs sages, which is a shame for us." Wei Liao hurriedly opened the topic and said, "It is not easy for Mr. Chunyu to come from afar. If you come, give Mr. Chunyu tea."
The shop clerk hurriedly brought the hot tea, and Zhou Chong asked Chun Yu Yue and his daughter to sit down and said, "Mr. Chun Yu is exhausted, so drink some tea to moisten the throat first."
"If you have time, Manager Zhou is worried, Chunyu Yue really dares not take it." Chunyu Yue took a sip of hot tea and praised: "It is fragrant and delicious, and it is good tea."
Zhou Chong waved his hand and said, "Pick up the paper and pen."
The shop clerk came over with paper and pen and placed it on the table. Zhou Chong took out another ingot of gold and placed it on the table. He smiled and said, "Mr. Chunyu, this is my shop's Xiaoyi, please order it."
Chunyu Yue's performance was really disgusting. Zhou Chong wanted him to take things and get out quickly, so as not to speak the books of sages and keep the words of sages, and to make the reward clear and quiet, which means he should walk quickly.
Anyone who is a tactful person knows what Zhou Chong means, but Chunyu Yue may not be moved by money, or he may not guess what others think at all. He glanced at the prize on the table, touched his beard and said, "Shopkeeper Zhou doesn't know anything. Chunyu Yue heard that Shopkeeper Zhou had no idea. First, there was the magic of boiling water and snowflakes, and then the magic of turning tree bark into paper. He was impressed and rushed to Shopkeeper Zhou for a while. However, it was better to see him than to hear him. Shopkeeper Zhou was just like this. He only knew some tricks of carving and insects, but he didn't understand the way of sages. Chunyu Yue had a few words to ask Shopkeeper Zhou, and asked Shopkeeper Zhou to give him advice."
Master Wei Liao's face changed slightly and he immediately returned to normal. Chunyu Jue's face turned long and said, "Dad, don't you say that, okay? My daughter begs you."
Chapter completed!