The great truth is contained in the world and all things.

Everyone is clamoring to realize the truth, but in fact it is hidden by people. It does not require seclusion and thinking hard. As long as you perceive the world with your heart, like Zhang Cang, you can see the small things and capture the shadow of the Tao.

Even if you face a pond of fish, you can understand the great way to govern the country.

Xunzi set this test to test the wisdom of these young people and see whether they could see the divine will of his sect from Qingbai and Bai. If it is not a family, if you don’t go into a family, you can naturally enter Xunzi’s sect.

It was obvious that Zhang Cang did it, which made Xunzi feel relieved.

Xunzi said: "The insights vary from person to person. Before the troubled times have ended and no one can unify the world, no one can prove that they are right. Han Fei and Li Si, you two are not thorough enough to see the problem thoroughly, and they are both too one-sided, and you will inevitably follow the footsteps of Wen Qing and Xiao Bai."

Han Fei and Li Si knelt on their feet and listened to the saint's teachings.

"Benevolence, politics and etiquette are the Confucianism's proposition. Surprisingly, Han Fei was born into a Legalist and actually upheld this kind of benevolence and righteousness. As for Li Si, Yang Zheng said that you are determined to be Confucianism and passed on to you "Xiebi Pian", but the thoughts just now clearly focus on the law."

The two of them were trembling and could hear a very unfavorable meaning from their words.

Xunzi saw their fear and said, "For other schools, you have such a feeling, which is somewhat rebellious and unwilling to do your job. But in my eyes, this is not a bad thing, and it is even more conducive to practicing Taoism with me."

Both of them looked up, both stunned.

Xunzi said: "The Taoist tradition I created is compatible and embraces the strengths of all people. Etiquette and law are used together and complement each other. This is the answer in my heart. The reason why I consider accepting Han Fei as my disciple is precisely because I have integrated ideas such as Legalism and Taoism..."

As the third sage of Confucianism, Xunzi kept pace with the times and did not inherit the teachings of Confucius and Mencius in a regular manner. Instead, he combined his own mixed knowledge and integrated the three schools of Confucianism, Law and Taoism into one, and proposed to "control the destiny of heaven and use it", which led to the current Xun School.

The use of both etiquette and law is one of Xunzi's important propositions. As a Confucian saint, he did not deny the role of law. Therefore, although Han Fei was a disciple of the Legalist, he could still worship him and practice, but did not subvert the foundation of the Legalist.

If everyone is imitating the past and imitating his predecessors intact, then how can generations of new masters and new saints emerge?

Those differences after improvement and improvement will only make Han Fei stronger until he opens up an unprecedented and exclusive path like Xunzi.

Hearing these words, Han Fei suddenly realized and suddenly remembered Yang Zheng’s suggestion.

Yang Zheng said that he could try to combine the three magic powers. At that time, he thought it was too ridiculous, but now he heard Xunzi talk about the integration of Confucianism, law and Taoism. Perhaps, what Yang Zheng said was right!

He asked sternly: "Senior, do you mean that as long as you still focus on the original foundation, absorb new things and perfectly integrate them, then it is not considered a deviant way, but will you only be more diligent?"

Xunzi nodded, "In theory, this is the case. Your Tao comes from the Legalists, which determines that your future Tao must never completely overthrow the Legalists. You can only use this as a basis to absorb new ideas."

When etiquette and law are used together, we must also distinguish between the main and the secondary, and who should be the main and who should be the auxiliary. Han Fei's perception undoubtedly tends toward Confucian etiquette, but the foundation determines that he can only insist on the main approach of law, while Li Si's situation is exactly the opposite.

"But, perfect integration?" Xunzi smiled, "How could you say so lightly? If you really can do it, you are qualified to leave my disciple and become a great master!"

Han Fei's eyes lit up suddenly, "Grandmaster!"

Zhang Cang was so alert that he heard another meaning in Xunzi's words and reminded anxiously: "Brother Han, why haven't you understood it yet! Senior has agreed to take you to his disciples, so why don't you kowtow and become a disciple!"

Han Fei then realized and kowtowed in a hurry.

Xunzi turned his head and his face slightly darkened, "Of the three of you, the one I disappointed the most is Li Si. You are scheming but not in a good mood. You clearly support Xiao Bai's approach, but in the end you have to praise Wen Qing, thinking you are not leaking!"

Li Si's face turned pale and he pressed his forehead against the ground.

His biggest dream was to be a disciple of Xunzi. He had clearly encountered opportunities and thought he was perfect, but he did not expect that it was because of the last flattering words that he had added to his own dreams.

Xunzi rebuked: "If you are involved in the great way, you cannot tolerate any ambiguity. If you are like Xiao Bai, open-minded and firmly believe that your ideas are correct, then that is not wrong. What's ridiculous is that you actually say insincere words in front of me because you are afraid that Wen Qing will know!"

Li Si was frightened and tears were almost flowing out.

On the other side, Yang Zheng closed his eyes, turned a deaf ear to it, not knowing what he was thinking.

Xunzi said: "I treat you equally and never have any prejudice against anyone. I tell you clearly that I will not accept you as a disciple, not because your status is lost to Han Fei, but because you failed the test."

He has a broad mind and can tolerate many people with personality. Even if he doesn't like his own interests, he will not refuse them. However, there is only one thing that he hates hypocritical and worldly villains the most and cannot stand those flattering and flattering attitudes.

Li Si's face just now disgusted him.

He said in a deep voice: "It is great to know that you can correct your mistakes. For Yang Zheng's sake, I will give you another chance to see how you perform in the future. If you don't want to repent, it's still the case. Not only will I not accept you, but I will also let Yang Zheng drive you away."

His eyes were as sharp as a torch, and he could see through Li Si's nature.

Li Si was in a mess and kowtowed desperately.

He could not have known that if it weren't for Yang Zheng, a time traveler, that he would have met Xunzi in advance and accepted this test that would not have happened, then under normal trajectory, it would have been much less difficult for him to become a teacher and would not be severely reprimanded.

Yang Zheng originally wanted to help him take a shortcut, but unfortunately things went against his wishes. Instead, it made the distance between him and Xunzi even further, and might even kill this master-apprentice relationship.

There is God's will in the dark, and history has changed.

Xunzi ignored him and turned to Zhang Cang and said with relief: "Your insights satisfy me the most. Being able to see the shadow of the dispute over etiquette and law from a fishing show that you are very wise. Kneel down and kowtow!"

Zhang Cang was not stupid, so he bowed respectfully, "Disciple Zhang Cang, thank you for your kindness."

Like Li Si, he is also very smart, but the difference is that he is true and straightforward. He dares to chat and laugh in the winter trial, dares to take action to save Yang Zheng with righteousness, and dares to comment on Qingbai and the other two.

He has his own principles and backbone. When Tian Tian asked him to make requests, he refused to be arrogant because of kindness and would rather choose to remain silent. This kind of mind is something that Li Si does not have.

As a result, Han Fei and Zhang Cang successfully became disciples, but Li Si was eliminated and suffered a heavy blow.

Xunzi moved his gaze to his side.

After Han Fei expressed his opinion, Yang Zheng stood there quietly without saying a word. Later, he closed his eyes as if he was asleep. Li Si was rejected just now, and he did not respond at all. At this moment, under Xunzi's gaze, he still did not notice it.

Seeing this, Zhang Cang couldn't help but cough and wanted to remind Yang Zheng, but unfortunately Yang Zheng still didn't move.

Xunzi looked at him kindly, for some reason, with a smile on his eyes.

"It seems that you didn't disappoint me. It was the biggest gain among the four. If you could hear it, why don't you talk about your feelings?"

When he said this, he was actually a little shocked. He couldn't understand why Yang Zheng was clearly broken in his mind, but he was in such a mysterious and unspeakable state.

What's going on? Can you realize the Tao even if you are free from the mind of Tao?

He didn't miss the truth. Yang Zheng was indeed meditating rather than falling asleep, which was greatly touching the scene just now. This touch was deeper than the dispute over etiquette and law that Zhang Cang realized.

He realized the foundation of the Xun School's method, and did not open his eyes and spit out two words from his mouth.
Chapter completed!