Chapter 15 Reading Legalist Doctrine and Examining Confucian Classics
No. 9, Jinwu Lane, Cao Mansion.
Cai Yong, the head of Luoyang Imperial Academy and the world-famous scholar, came, and... many teachers from Imperial Academy came. Their purpose was to have only one... to conduct an entrance exam for a child.
Of course, this incident caused a huge uproar in the market...
As for the reason, there is nothing else... The child who was tested was Cao Shuo, the second grandson of the Cao family, who was only six years old.
The Cao family, the second grandson, six years old... This news is exciting enough.
A six-year-old child is planning to take the Taixue exam or the elementary school department? This news is enough to attract attention, not to mention that the Taixue teachers are here to take the exam in person, and this show is rare.
Speaking of which… the Cao family and the Imperial Academy have a considerable relationship.
Before the two dynasties, Cao Teng, a generation of Cao, allocated money and made great contributions to the development of the Imperial Academy;
Cao Song, the second generation of Cao, entered the Imperial Academy, and was simply the "Wenqu Star" who came to earth and dominated the throne of the Imperial Academy for ten years. He was like a top student... After graduation, he even became a doctor of the Imperial Academy School;
When it came to Cao's third generation, that is, Cao Cao's generation... it smelled a little breathless. Cao Cao, who entered the Imperial Academy, was a monster boy, naughty and a fight. What's more, he occupied the last position in the Imperial Academy for six years, almost running through the primary school department... If it weren't for his ancestors and father's outstanding contribution to the Imperial Academy, Cao Cao would have been persuaded to leave long ago.
Now... it's interesting. The fourth generation of the Cao family... Cao Shu, who was six years old, also wanted to study in the Imperial Academy? What kind of situation would he have? Did he break the record of Cao Cao's nine-year "tail of the crane"? Or did he stand proudly like Cao Song like a "school master"?
Thinking of this, the great scholars from the Imperial Academy became very interested.
But soon, they began to shake their heads...
It seems that I am thinking too much... How could this little baby pass their assessment?
Six years old? Entering the Imperial College Primary School? Haha...How can I listen to it? Why do I think this is a complete joke... When I think of this, the teachers whispered.
"Assessing a child? Why did General Cai mobilize so many people?"
"You don't understand this, right? I heard that this time... it was a bet between President Cai and the eunuch Cao Jie..."
"Well? Bet?"
"Haha, if Cao Shuo cannot pass the entrance examination for the Imperial College, the monthly salary that the court owes us will have to be paid."
After a conversation, some teachers couldn't help but feel joy and excitement on their faces, and the family was almost unable to get a slap in their family... Whether they could get a monthly salary depends on how they made things difficult for this little child!
"You two, show your mercy..." an older teacher whispered. "After all, he is the grandson of his former colleague Cao Song. It's good to be stumped. Don't put any harm in the wrong... Cao Song's face must be given."
Cao Song had a good reputation in the circle of Confucian scholars and scholars. In the frequent party-black disasters that the Han Dynasty had staged. These Confucian scholars, princes, and Cao Song helped them if they could... and shelter them if they could. In addition, he was a doctor of the Imperial Academy of Civil Affairs... He was considered his own person, and even for this reason, Cao Song was also very fond of the circle of scholars and scholars.
"Dear colleagues."
Suddenly, a low, introverted voice came out... Everyone closed their mouths all of a sudden, and Cai Yong spoke... "We are here to assess students. Everyone should be fair and not bury students or lower their qualifications to enroll. Do you all understand?"
"What President Cai said is very..." Almost unanimously...
Although there are many reasons, it is related to teaching and educating people. Cai Yong is very cautious. Of course, he is also very curious... What would Cao Cao, his son Cao Shu, look like?
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It can be seen from afar that many people gathered at the entrance of Jinwu Lane.
I heard that the Imperial College Chief Cai Yong and several teachers came to Cao's mansion... Cao Song was very solemn to greet him here early in the morning.
"General Cai, I didn't expect... I asked you to come to the door in person for my grandson." Cao Song made a very low gesture...
"Mr. Cao... let's go straight to the point!" Cai Yong's eyes were like a torch, as if he didn't plan to stay for a moment, "Where is that six-year-old Cao Shu?"
Cao Song stretched out his hand. "General Cai, please, all the great scholars."
Cao Song took Cai Yong quickly to the main hall, and followed by teachers.
Cao Shu was arranged here early in the morning... When they entered the door... Cao Shu was holding a book and read it word by word... he looked sensitive and studious.
Cai Yong glanced at Cao Shu, and he was handsome and handsome... He was much more handsome than his father Cao Cao, but he was not as luxurious as other noble children. It can even be said that Cao Shu's clothes were not glamorous, and there was a small patch on his clothes.
A pair of childish eyes stared at the bamboo slips tightly, reading with relish, and occasionally nodding... as if she had an epiphany, it seemed... she didn't notice the arrival of their group...
Seeing this, Cai Yong... couldn't help but nodded. No wonder Cao Jie strongly recommended this child to him.
He turned a blind eye to the things outside the window and only read the books of sages... At this age, just this concentration can be called "a child who can teach you"!
"Shuo'er, stop reading... Come here quickly, I have met the head of the Imperial Academy, Lord Cai Yong, and all the great scholars of the Imperial Academy..."
Hmm...
Hearing the words of grandpa Cao Song, Cao Shu turned his head... Which one is a childish cheek? He blinked his big eyes, looked at everyone with curiosity, and then bowed. "Student Cao Shu has met Lord Cai Yong and all gentlemen."
Huh...not stage fright.
Six years old? Facing so many people, there was no timidity at all... Cai Yong and the teachers had a little more impression of Cao Shu - they had courage.
"Hahaha..." Cai Yong smiled and asked curiously. "Little guy? What book are you reading?" He noticed that the bamboo slips in Cao Shu's hand were very thick... It can be seen from afar that the font is a small seal script from the pre-Qin period... It is very time-honored.
"This is "Han Feizi"!" The childish words, a little coquettish tone...
But as soon as the three words "Han Feizi" were heard, Cai Yong was stunned... and all the knowledgeable scholars behind him were stunned.
You should know that "Han Feizi" is a collection of legalists in the Warring States Period...Han Fei's works are based on the core of the work, and its core emphasizes the rule of law and the use of people...
Such profound and profound thoughts, let alone such erudite scholars, even Cai Yong cannot fully understand...
But now... Cao Shu, who was six years old in front of him, was actually... reading with relish? The key is... he doesn't look like he is pretending, uh... this...
"Why do you need to choose the Legalists' "Han Feizi"? Isn't it good to read Confucian classics?" Cai Yong asked a question.
It’s not because Cai Yong is asking this question.
During the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, all schools of thought were abolished and Confucianism was respected... Confucianism had become the official textbook for the standard Han Dynasty... A six-year-old child did not read Confucianism, but went to learn Legalism's theory... This may not be beneficial to his future.
Hearing this, Cao Song was almost in a cold sweat... He was afraid that Cao Shu would make a shocking speech... What else should he say? He has read all the Confucian classics? He has memorized them! Only the Legal classics are left!
I'm really not humble...
I am afraid that the scholars present will laugh out loud.
Cao Song kept covering his heart with his right hand... praying, praying... thinking in his heart, grandson, everyone in front of him is knowledgeable, keep a low profile... Be calm down!
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Chapter completed!