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Wang Mang's failure caused serious consequences.

For the imperial power, it was too dangerous to be interpreted by the Confucian scholars. Therefore, after Emperor Guangwu ascended the throne, he promoted prophecies and divinations to compete with the Confucian scholars for the interpretation of the confucian scholars. Later, he quoted ancient scriptures and modern scriptures to confront the modern scriptures. Later, Emperor Ling of Han built Hongdumen, and actually wanted to break the monopoly of classical studies. For Confucianism, Wang Mang, who believed in Confucianism, not only failed to guide the world to unite, but instead suffered great chaos in the world and dreams became empty. From then on, he no longer talked about a wise ruler, but only wanted to be a wise minister. The modern scriptures and ancient scriptures fought over and over, and all the rights to assist the king were fought.

But this is still a loss-making loss. Prophecies and divination caused rumors to spread everywhere, and the words of the earth and contemporary times were inspiring one ambition after another to rise up. The competition between the modern classics and ancient classics exposed the flaws of Confucianism, and also gave the imperial power an opportunity to take advantage of it. The relatives and eunuchs took advantage of the situation, which eventually led to two party-finished disasters, and the Confucians suffered heavy damage.

Today, knowledgeable people know that Confucianism has encountered problems, and Dong Zhongshu's style will not work. If no innovation is made, the decline of Confucianism will be a problem sooner or later. Emperor Ling of Han could create a Hongdu Gate, and others might create another study. For Confucianism, abandoning the differences between the modern classics and the ancient classics and seeking common ground while reserving differences has also become the conscious pursuit of Confucian scholars, and the integration of the modern and ancient times has become the general trend.

Yang Biao was not a party member, but he was very close to the party member. He had been a long-term official and knew this trend. At this moment, he heard Zhang Hong criticize Dong Zhongshu and mention Confucius again. Although he was surprised, he did not object. Returning to Confucius' Confucianism was also a direction. Yang Biao was more concerned about Zhang Hong's implication. The emperor in the Confucius era was the common ruler of the world, not the emperor, the princes had their own country, and the doctors had their own family. Is this a theoretical basis for Sun Ce to seize the establishment of the country?

"According to what Zi Gang said, how should we choose? Removing Dong Zhongshu's Confucianism and restoring the Confucianism of Master's Confucianism?"

"Dong Zhongshu's Confucianism can be removed, but Master's Confucianism cannot be restored."

"Oh?" Yang Biao raised his eyebrows slightly, but did not speak, waiting for Zhang Hong's explanation.

"Did Brother Wenxian read articles from Nanyang County School along the way?"

"Does Zigang mean those articles that collect ancient steles and verify texts?"

"What do you think Brother Wenxian?"

Yang Biao stroked his beard and pondered for a moment. "Although the inscription is long and can be used for reference, the style of flattering tombs has been around for ancient times, and it is not entirely believed."

Zhang Hong smiled, but was not fooled by Yang Biao. "Which is more credible than the classics that are full of errors? Let's imagine again, if we discover the six classics before the tyrannical Qin Dynasty burned books, should we believe in those ancient characters, or stick to the current texts held by various schools?"

Yang Biao remained silent. This was a fatal injury to the Han Dynasty classics. Whether it was the classics or the classics of ancient Chinese, the source of them was unreliable. In terms of the "Shangshu" that the Yang family practiced, the classics originated from Fusheng, Jinan, and the classics originated from the suicide note in Confucius' wall sorted by Kong Anguo. Fusheng was over 90 years old when he was spreading the scriptures. Everyone knew whether his memory was accurate, not to mention that several schools were later divided, and the several schools were different. In terms of accuracy, the classics are likely to be inferior to the ancient Chinese, unless Kong Anguo deliberately falsified them.

If the ancient steles or brief strategies left by Confucius' era are discovered now, both modern scriptures and ancient scriptures will become jokes. If the scriptures and texts studied are all wrong, then what is the meaning of the subtle meanings derived from these texts?

Sun Ce spared no expense to help Handan Chun and others collect ancient steles, just for this day? It would be fine if Jing and Wu were all barbarians. It was unlikely that Confucius' suicide notes would appear, but Qi and Lu were the birthplace of Confucianism. Now they are all in Sun Ce's hands. If he arranged for people to search for ancient steles there, who would know what would he find?

Yang Biao became more and more uneasy as he thought about it. A layer of cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and there was an ominous premonition that the building was about to collapse. He calmed down and asked: "The Lords of Nanyang have collected ancient monuments and achieved remarkable achievements. Perhaps it can prove the errors of the scriptures, but this does not harm the Master's way. Why can't Master's Confucianism be restored?"

"Does Brother Wenxian think that Master can be restored?"

Yang Biao alertly avoided Zhang Hong's trap. "The Master's time cannot be restored, so can the Master's Confucianism be restored?"

"As a scholar, the Master's Confucianism can be restored, but what is the significance? When the world was ruled by the common rule, the Master could not use it in Lu, but could still travel around the countries in order to show his ambitions. Today, the emperor unified the world. If the Master could not use it, there were probably only two choices: either ride a raft and float in the sea, or replace it."

"How could Zi Gang know that if the Master reborn, he would not be able to be used for the emperor? Although the emperor was young, he was wise and decisive..."

Zhang Hong looked at Yang Biao and smiled without saying a word. Yang Biao closed his mouth awkwardly. His ancestor Yang Zhen was called Confucius in Guanxi. The Yang family has always pursued loyalty and filial piety and did not go to the path of powerful ministers like the Yuan family. However, Yang Biao was not only not valued by the emperor, but instead became an envoy who did not even have a formal name. What could he do if Confucius was in great age?

He and Zhang Hong are old acquaintances. In terms of age, he is eleven years older than Zhang Hong. In terms of family background, he has four generations and three masters. Zhang Hong comes from a poor family and studies. He has passed down from the Shangshu of his family. Zhang Hong transferred many teachers. However, now Zhang Hong is Sun Ce's right-hand man, but he is an old minister in Chang'an and cannot be compared with Zhang Hong. What kind of persuasion can he say that the emperor is wise and can't be compared with Zhang Hong.

"Since there can be no Confucianism who restores the Master's name, then after Dong Zhongshu's Confucianism left, should he use the knowledge of the Who Family to govern the country? Looking at what General Sun did, would he want to revive the various schools of thought? This is probably not possible. The princes fought for establishment and the world was fighting for war. Is this the great rule that Zi Gang hoped to rule the world?"

Zhang Hong smiled and shook his head. "A hundred schools of thought may not be arguing for the lords. The princes of justice may not be arguing for the lords."

"I hope to hear the details."

"A hundred schools of thought contend, each expresses its own opinions, and chooses good to follow, why do you have to fight each other? For example, General Sun carried out a new policy, not only promoted education, but also built a martial arts lecture hall to advocate martial arts, Jianmu Academy used heavy industry, and wanted to build a government affairs hall to train officials, build a business hall to discuss the economy, scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, each develops its own industries and coordinates development. Where did the struggle come from? On the contrary, the world's shadow is following and there is a trend of unification. Brother Wenxian has gone all the way, but has not found that Jizhou and Yanzhou are imitating Jingzhou and Yuzhou? As far as I know, it seems that Guanzhong is also learning, but it is not a small population, old ministers are in power, wealthy families are competing for profit, just like the figure but not the spirit."

Yang Biao's face turned red and he was speechless.

Zhang Hong and Yang Biao stood in the yard and talked casually. Although there were occasional confrontations, the atmosphere was generally harmonious. The two did not even mention too much of the current situation in front of them. They just occasionally took it as an example. However, both of them were smart people. Yang Biao accurately grasped what Zhang Hong wanted to express.

It is impossible to let Sun Ce delegate power. At this point, Sun Ce can only move forward and retreat. The reason is very simple: the imperial power determines that it is impossible to tolerate the existence of powerful ministers like Sun Ce, and Sun Ce will not give up the power and be slaughtered by others. Not to mention that like Emperor Gaozu of Han killed Han Xin and Peng Yue, it is impossible to even resolve the military power of important officials like Emperor Guangwu.

On the first day of the meeting, both sides clicked and focused on the gains and losses of Confucianism. Both of them were Confucian scholars and were both pragmatic, and they had a lot of common language on this topic. They all expected the decline of Confucianism, and they all wanted to do their part to do this. Although there were some differences in specific practices, the general direction was the same and there was no need to fight for it.

Yang Xiushi stood aside and never expressed his opinion. Yang Biao and Zhang Hong both ignored him intentionally or unintentionally, and he was able to settle in it and be impartial. He was very grateful to Sun Ce for this arrangement. Zhang Hong was the most suitable candidate. He could not only complete the negotiation task, but also take care of Yang Biao's special identity, leaving enough face to the Yang family and Yuan family.

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Sun Ce went down the river and inspected the military farming affairs in Danyang County. The weather in the south of the Yangtze River was warmer, and the autumn harvest ended earlier. The rice had already returned to the warehouse, and the wheat in the fields was almost planted.

He Qi, Guo Tun and others came from the garrison and asked Sun Ce for the plan to train troops in Dong Xian. Although there was no clear explanation, Sun Ce successively equipped county lieutenants to deprive the prefect of the military power. According to the Qin system, the county not only had a guard, but also had a lieutenant and supervisor, respectively, responsible for governing civil rights, military power and supervisory power. Guangwu revived. Because he took county soldiers as the foundation and seized the opportunity of winter tests to raise an army, for fear that others would follow the same example, so he abolished the county military test system. This was also related to the economic situation at that time. It cannot be said that there is no reason, but the weakening of local armed forces led to a serious consequence. The Eastern Han Dynasty could no longer establish the martial arts of the Western Han Dynasty. In addition, respecting Confucianism and culture suppressing martial arts, a large number of Confucian scholars entered the regime, and the generals were suppressed, and the situation further deteriorated. It seemed peaceful, but the actual consequences were serious. There was nothing to do in normal times, but when the crisis came, there was no soldiers available.

Sun Ce did not want to do this. He believed that as long as the policies are beneficial to the people and do not force the people to no way out, few people are willing to rebel, and the local allocation of certain forces will help maintain public order and ensure the combat effectiveness of the empire. Forget war, there will be danger. No regime can ignore force. Even if it does not invade others, at least people will not dare to covet their own wealth.

The world has never been peaceful.

Restoring the county lieutenant is only the first step, rebuilding the county troop, giving the right-age men the opportunity to practice martial arts and become familiar with the military formation. This is not only a sufficient source of troops, but also a revitalizing the spirit of martial arts and improving the physical fitness of the people. Of course, you cannot be careless about such major events. Convening generals from various departments to discuss and formulating a winter training plan has become one of Sun Ce's most important tasks in this winter.
Chapter completed!