Wei Qing rented a small courtyard in the northwest corner of Chang'an City, and Zheng Er moved it over to stay with Wei Qing. However, except for Zheng Bian, the brother of the proton, she had no friends in Chang'an, so she came to Maoling to visit her master Huan Yuan and her little sisters whenever she had time. Today is Liang Xiao's daughter for a hundred days, so she naturally wanted to join in the fun.

Wei Qing is also a regular visitor, but Wei Tao is visiting for the first time. Mama Liang is unwilling to be rude and invites him to take his seat politely.

Wei Tao is Wei Qing's cousin, the real surname Wei. However, he is very close to Wei Qing. Zheng Er moved, and he made a lot of efforts. From Zheng Fang, he heard about Huan Yuan and Zhongliqi. He is a wanderer in Chang'an City. He is not good at studying and has the best martial arts skills. When he meets experts like Huan Yuan and Zhongliqi, he naturally has to get close to him.

His purpose was to visit Huan Yuan. After saying a few polite words to Mama Liang, he came to Huan Yuan's side.

Wei Qing did not leave, and he conveyed some of the recent situation of the court to Mama Liang. After Dongfang Shuo traveled westward, he became a link between the emperor and the Liang family (Not sometimes he asked Huan Yuan for some questions on behalf of the emperor.

"Your Majesty sent Li Danghu and others to travel west to help Liang Xiao with his arm. He also sent General Li to the prefect of Longxi and attacked at the right time. If possible, it should be able to restrain some of the Huns' troops. A Xiao's pressure in the Western Regions was less." Wei Qing smiled with a restrained smile: "Although Your Majesty cannot make a big move, he has also put his heart into it for A Xiao."

"My son has to meet a wise ruler, which is his fortune." Madam Liang sighed. "It is also the fortune of the people who have such a wise ruler in the world."

"What the wife said is very much. Li Shuyun was ordered by A Xiao to return the court and was promoted. Just wait for A Xiao to come back, the reward will inevitably be avoided. If Madam has any difficulties, why not tell me, I can tell Your Majesty to help her relieve her worries as much as possible."

Madam Liang's eyes flashed. After pondering for a moment, he turned slightly, but not towards Wei Qing, but towards the southeast. It was the direction of Chang'an City. "Thank you for your mercy. However, the old woman has hundreds of acres of fertile land and has no worries about food and clothing. Please rest assured."

Wei Qing licked his lips, but he stopped talking.

Seeing this, Mama Liang said again: "Does Wei know the recent situation of Master Weng in Huainan? Since he stopped contacting, he has not heard from her for some days."

"The Master of Huainan is still in Chang'an, but she lives in a quiet place and rarely sees guests. Even the palace doesn't go to the palace often." Wei Qing hesitated and smiled unnaturally: "Apart from the Empress Dowager's call, she doesn't see anyone now. Even Master Dou doesn't go to the place where he is."

Mama Liang smiled in understanding and said calmly: "The threshold of the Duo Taizhu's mansion is too high, so it is not easy to enter. The family is rich, and the servants are in wealth, but the rewards are very tight, so they can't even earn back the tribute. It's better not to go."

Wei Qing felt relieved and nodded repeatedly.

Huainan Prince's Mansion.

The emperor walked into the atrium slowly with his hands in his arms. Liu Ling, who had received the news, had already rushed out and waited at the steps. The emperor walked up to her, looked at Liu Ling for a moment, and laughed.

"My sister has become whiter and thinner, but what can't let go of in her heart...or someone?"

Liu Ling smiled pursed his lips. "Of course there are kings and fathers above, people below, heaven and earth outside, and great ways inside, so what can be let go of?"

"No wonder my sister is so thin, so she cares too much." The emperor laughed. "Can sister talk to me and see if I can share my worries with my sister."

"Your Majesty is willing to help, but I can't ask for it. I wonder what your Majesty wants to know."

The emperor blinked. "I heard that Liang Xiao traveled thousands of miles. He brought you a strange book that is said to be from the sages of Western barbarians. Why not talk about this book?"

Liu Ling raised his eyes. "What, Your Majesty doesn't know about this book?"

The emperor snorted and glanced at Liu Ling with a smile. "Sister doesn't know. Looking at the entire man, there is only one book?"

Liu Ling covered his mouth, giggled, and his eyebrows flew. "Your Majesty, let's make a deal. I'll hand-written a book for you, and you will give me a horse from Dayuan. How about it?"

"What do you want a horse to do? Go to the Western Regions?" The emperor said, unable to help laughing loudly, and was quite proud of his own jokes. Liu Ling also laughed, looking at the emperor with a burning look. "Your Majesty, is this answer, or isn't it?"

"I've answered, I've answered." The emperor nodded repeatedly. "Now, my sister can bring the book."

"That's natural. Your Majesty asked." Liu Ling turned around and invited the emperor to the study. The study was full of things and there was almost no place to settle down. Liu Ling cleaned up urgently before he invited the emperor to the front desk. Liu Ling took out a silk book and spread it on the desk. The silk book was full of words, although it was neatly carved, but it was a little restrained and his calligraphy level was very average. There were several pictures between the lines, both round and square.

"Is this the book of the Western Barbarians' sages?" The emperor was a little surprised. Although he had not read the details, he looked familiar with these pictures, which were somewhat similar to the patterns used in building palaces, but they were simpler. In short, they didn't look like something with connotation.

"That's right. Your Majesty asks you to sit down and wait for me to explain it to Your Majesty. This book seems simple, but in fact it is extremely clever. I have studied it for so long, but I still dare not talk about it. I am just trying to ask for advice from Gao Ming. Your Majesty is willing to help, but I really can't ask for it."

Liu Ling said, spread out the silk book and explained it to the emperor. After listening for a while, the emperor lost interest. He waved his hand and interrupted Liu Ling. "Sister, do you know why this Greek died? How could that young hero Alexander die suddenly? The huge empire collapsed in a blink of an eye?"

Liu Ling blinked. "This is not clear, so please help Your Majesty solve the problem."

"This Greek country was originally a powerful country. However, this country has a strange rule. They do not follow the will of heaven, and they do not talk about the succession of their father and son, and they also talk about the elections that their brothers will eventually be held. What can those foolish people know? They are often tempted by the small profits in front of them and forget the true way of governing the country. You fight and each makes a move, how can you not be confused? Therefore, there are constant internal strife and are often taken advantage of by foreign enemies."

Liu Ling raised his eyebrows slightly and pondered without saying a word.

"Is Alexander really a hero. However, his hero is only on the battlefield and he knows nothing about how to govern the country. He has been exposed for several years and has been conquering the country, but he does not know how to consolidate the foundation. He has a thousand miles of land and has collapsed after death." The emperor glanced at Liu Ling sideways and reached out to pat the silk book on the table. "Barish barbarians are barbarians. Although they know some strange tricks and tricks, they will not be able to enter the grand ceremony. Sister, do you think so?"

Liu Ling laughed silently. "It seems that this Greek country is not permanent. How can national affairs be so deserted? Not to mention the kingly way, even domineering. Alexander is not a hero, at most a hero."

The emperor's eyes flashed and he nodded with a smile.

"The king's way is the ultimate way, and it is not something that cannot be obtained by a saint in the world. Is it too domineering? But there is a law to follow. Even a talent like Duke Huan of Qi can achieve hegemony as long as he is a wise man like Guan Zhong. If he assists a saint like Confucius who is connected to heaven and earth, even the king's way is expected."

Liu Ling thought about it and suddenly laughed. "Confucius, there is knowledge, and the Tao is connected to heaven and earth, so I am afraid I can't afford it."

"My sister doesn't even care about Confucius. Who do you think is the one who can be called the Taoist world? I'm?"

"I don't know." Liu Ling put away the pen and ink on the desk. "It's not clear that the reason is not clear. You can't talk about it with Lao Confucius. If you read the book without seeing the person, how can you know whether your knowledge can reach the world? It is passed on by word of mouth and gain, and even if their books are originally in the same way, let alone other things?"

"Sister, you have a deep prejudice against Confucians."

"I dare not, but I just dare not believe it." Liu Ling turned around and took out a volume of Jian Ce from the desk and spread it in front of the emperor. "Your Majesty, this is the schematic diagram of the Mileage Eyes I made. Although it is a small skill, there are incredible ways. The reason is still impossible to see the full picture. Your Majesty is full of talents, and I wonder if anyone can ask for my doubts?"

The emperor took Jian Ce and looked carefully, but stopped talking. He put Jian Ce away. "Okay, I'll ask someone to ask."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

When the emperor returned to the palace, Wei Qing also came back and reported the results of the trip to the Liang family. After hearing this, the emperor nodded slightly.

"This Liang Mama is a general person who knows the general and knows the right amount. He passes an imperial edict to reward a hundred golds. If a person is poor, he is easily tempted by wealth, and if he is low, he is easily dictated by power. Now that Liang Xiao has not returned, he cannot be awarded a title, so he will reward some money first. When Liang Xiao returns, the court will give her its own reward so that she doesn't need to worry."

"only!"

The emperor called Yan Zhu, Mei Gao and others to hand over Jian Ce who was brought back from Liu Ling. "Look at what the big reason is here. The father and daughter of Huainan are fans of the Taoist sect. If you can't even solve this trick, how can you convince them?"

"Now!" Yan Zhu took it, glanced at it, and handed it to Mei Gao. "Your Majesty, since it is a dispute between Confucianism and Taoism, why not invite some great scholars to argue with the Master of Huainan?"

The emperor rolled his eyes and nodded repeatedly. "Who do you think is the right one?"

"Doctor Lu Bushu is a disciple of Dong Zhongshu, a great scholar of Guangchuan, during the late emperor. He is knowledgeable and has taught for many years."

The emperor thought for a while. "Is it Dong Zhongshu who is acquainted with "Gongyang Chunqiu"?"

“That’s right.”

The emperor hesitated for a moment. "Okay, you can find an opportunity to ask him. But don't make a big splash first, so as not to dislike the Eastern Palace (the Empress Dowager) and ruin his life."

"Ye!" Yan Zhu responded and retreated. After seeing Jian Ce, Mei Gao handed it to King Wuqiu Shou beside him, and he was meditating and silent. The emperor looked at him and laughed: "Shaoru, what's wrong with you?"

Mei Gao frowned. "I think this picture is probably not something that Confucians can understand. The Master of Huainan has focused more on the theory of the Mohist school recently. It is better to ask a few people who are familiar with the Mohist school."

Before the emperor could speak, Yan Zhu laughed: "The Mo family's miscellaneous studies are not a very elegant hall. Furthermore, there are many disciples of the Mo family in the Huainan Palace. If you can understand it, why should you wait until today? Your Majesty, it is better to be a Confucian scholar according to your opinion."

Mei Gao wanted to speak but stopped.

The emperor weighed for a moment and nodded in agreement

(To be continued.)

Chapter 314 Confucianism and Taoism:
Chapter completed!