Sun Ce laughed, revealing some jokes that are difficult to tell whether it is true or false.

"I really don't know what Shutong has realized. I originally thought that Xun Jun and him were both teachers and ministers, and they could understand a little, but now I know that you don't know. Since that's the case, you might as well put him aside for the time being, tell each other what you think, verify each other, and see if you can find some places to vote. If they are too far apart and don't talk about it, there is no need to waste your time. Xun Jun, what do you think?"

Xun Yu nodded silently. What should come will come after all. Although Sun Ce wants to solve the problem of Wanjinfang as soon as possible, he has the initiative after all, so there is no need to worry. Otherwise, if he can't satisfy Sun Ce, he will probably have a waste of time today.

Xun Yu thought of the scene when he met Zhang Hong in Luoyang many years ago and smiled bitterly. Could this be my destiny?

"What does Xun Jun think of the new policy?"

Xun Yu picked up the cold teacup on the case, took a sip, and moistened his throat. He spent several months in Pingyu and witnessed the implementation of Yuzhou with his own eyes. Compared to having a deeper understanding of the documents in Guanzhong, it was not difficult to answer Sun Ce's questions. But he was a little hesitant. He did not fully agree with the new policy and had some of his own opinions. He originally planned to discuss it with him when Sun Ce summoned him. If Sun Ce was not happy, he could also say that he would not make plans and politely reject Sun Ce's invitation.

But now the situation has changed. He is under the entrusted by Ru Ying people and cannot be so casual. Should he still talk about those dissents about the new policy?

Judging from the current situation, it is obviously not a good time.

Seeing Xun Yu hesitating, Sun Ce was not in a hurry. He called Ling Tong beside him and gave a few instructions. Ling Tong responded and turned around and went downstairs. Sun Ce leaned on the podium, looked at Xun Yu with a smile, waiting for him to speak.

After a while, Xun Yu made a decision and sighed softly. "King, Shu Yu said frankly that it was not Yu's original intention to come to pay homage to the king today, but he was entrusted by someone to save him. He was worried about gains and losses, and was unstable, and was not suitable for sitting and discussing the truth. If you have any mistakes, please forgive me."

Sun Ce nodded without objection, and made no promises in courtesy so that Xun Yu could speak frankly. Xun Yu was uneasy, but he didn't say anything. After repeated weighing, he felt that it would be better to express his opinions directly. First, he was unwilling to miss such an opportunity, and second, he didn't think he could do anything perfunctory to Sun Ce. If he was seen through, it would be unbeautiful.

"The gain of the King's new policy lies in being pragmatic. The loss of the King's new policy lies in being pragmatic." Xun Yu spoke slowly, and was still a little nervous. As soon as he said this, his mood quickly calmed down. Suddenly, the lake water outside the window, the breeze was coming, the water waves were not rising, and the bright moon was all in the view. "Since the revival of Guangwu, this dynasty advocated Confucianism, and emphasized the study of prophecies and divination, and issued books to the world to reward integrity. Therefore, there were clear discussions among the ministers and party members.

Even the scholars were noble and famous, but they were not pragmatic and practical. They were in vain to have 30,000 Taixue scholars who could not serve the country. Instead, they were contrary to the court, which eventually led to two party and corruption disasters. The king valued practical learning and built various halls, so that scholars could not only establish themselves with knowledge, but also benefit the people. Therefore, they could cultivate farms and make grains, refined tools, and dominate Guandong in a variety of battles. They valued the fundamentals, abandoned the branches and the ends, and did not value false reputations, and eliminated the disadvantages of the Confucian school. This is what the gained from the new policy and what the king won."

Sun Ce's expression remained unchanged, and he looked at Xun Yu quietly, without seeing any joy. Xun Yu saw it in his eyes, and there was also a hint of glory while praising himself. Sun Ce is not a famous person, and his mind is stoic. He is not the kind of person who can be praised by a few words. If he speaks perfunctorily, he will only bring shame on himself.

"The loss of the king's new policy is also pragmatic. Governing the country is not about farming or working, but about living people. Since they are human beings, they cannot just ask about food, clothing, strength, weakness, and thoughts. Although the techniques they hold are different, they all focus on people when it comes to governing the country. Confucianism values ​​virtue, Mohism and Taoism, Taoism values ​​​​Humans and Laos, and Legalism values ​​magic. They are all for the purpose of regulating people's hearts, so that the king and his ministers can help the people, and the people can be at peace, and then the king and the ministers can be wise and virtuous. The Lord and the ministers are all for the purpose of regulating people's hearts, so that the king and his ministers can be safe, and then the king and his ministers can be wise and virtuous.

, to calm the internal and resist foreign countries. The king values ​​practical learning, does not believe in the destiny of heaven, and does not believe in the words of the hundreds of schools. Although he admires Mencius's learning, he abandons Mencius's body of the king and ministers, and only drives the people for profit, and pursues profits from the upper and lower levels without awe. The ten thousand gold yards are only one leaf, and the golden autumn is coming. When the west wind is coming, today's flowers and leaves are lush, and today's flowers and leaves are turning into dead branches and leaves, falling one after another. Even if the king has thousands of precious swords, how many people can he kill? And the branches and leaves wither, the roots are exposed and the soil are gone, even if there is a trunk, can he survive alone?"

Sun Ce raised his hands and patted him a few times. "Xun Yu is a master of Xun's family who is proficient in Yixue. He is not confused by the flowers and leaves. He can know autumn and winter through spring and summer. How can he avoid the cycle of spring and autumn coming and good times not long?"

Xun Yu picked up the teacup again, took a big sip of cold tea, and remained silent for a long time.

"Innovative learning, remove old knowledge, carry forward the past and open up the future. Non-saints cannot give it weight. Although Yu has a reputation, he dare not compare himself with the saints. He should not speak nonsense. However, inspired by the king's new policy, he has some ideas, so he would also ask the king for advice."

"Mr. Xun might as well speak out."

"The study of Confucianism must be benevolence. Benevolent people are the way for two people to get along with each other. Two people are fathers and sons at home and kings and ministers in the country. If they can keep the way for each other to get along with each other, they will be able to be kind to their fathers and sons filial, and the kings and ministers are wise, and then the family can be harmonious and the country can be prosperous."

"What does Xun Jun mean to respect Confucianism?"

“Yes, not.”

"oh?"

Xun Yu unknowingly straightened his body, his eyes were burning and his voice was clear, like a jade chime. "Respecting Confucianism, but not respecting Confucianism today."

Sun Ce's eyes flashed, his lips raised, and he showed a knowing smile for the first time. Xun Yu was the one he wanted to see at this moment. He had to stand high and look far, and be able to be down-to-earth, changing with the times. He sat up straight and greeted him slightly.

"Please tell me in detail by Mr. Xun."

Xun Yu blinked his eyes. "King, the learning of Confucianism originated from Yi, promoted rituals, and completed the Six Classics. Fuxi made Yi, Zhou Duke made rituals, Confucius founded the Confucianism for hundreds of years. By the beginning of the Han Dynasty, there was a saying that Dong Zhongshu had created the heavens and man, and it has been more than three hundred years since then, so there should be changes. Although the king did not learn, he was born smart and understood the origin of Taoism. Why not create Confucianism again and establish rules and regulations for scholars for three hundred years?"

Before he finished speaking, Sun Ce asked: "In the view of Mr. Xun, how can we recreate Confucianism?"

"Take the essence and remove the dross. Specifically, it means removing the prophecies and divinations of nothingness, introducing numbers into the Yi, coordinating etiquette based on benevolence, strengthening its foundation with practical learning, fertility and righteousness, and ceremoniality to glorify its branches and leaves with etiquette, so that everyone knows their duties, fulfill their duties, get along with etiquette, and respect each other."

Sun Ce nodded frequently and asked again: "How to draw numbers into Yi? How to use benevolence to formulate etiquette?"

"Those who introduce the numbers into Yi, in short, use Xu Gonghe's learning to replace the study of Yi Xiang, and carefully study the foundation of heaven and earth and the truth of the great way. Those who follow benevolence and rituals will use equality and mutual love to control etiquette, so that everyone respects themselves and then respects each other's love." At this point, Xun Yu paused and looked at Sun Ce. "It's like a king who is noble but does not dominate others with honor. Even Yu does not need to suppress himself with common clothes. When they meet in the wild, they will make a talk of contempt. When they meet in the court, they will perform the rituals of the king and the ministers. Do the king agree?"

Sun Ce stared at Xun Yu for a long time, and the smile on his lips became stronger and stronger. After a while, he nodded.

"Of course!"

——

Lu Xun sat on the small building at the military advisory office, looking through the official documents, a little absent-minded, and looked up at the Xiaoxiu a hundred steps away from time to time.

As night fell, lights were lit on the water pavilion. It seemed that Sun Ce and Xun Yu had a great chat, and it would not end for a while.

What were they talking about? Lu Xun couldn't hear it. But he was not worried that the young servants around Sun Ce would write records and would give him one at that time. The ones on duty today were Ling Tong, He Da, not Lu Ji, which was somewhat regretful. Ling Tong, He Da, came from a general, was fond of martial arts and slim literature, and his ability to record meetings was far inferior to those of Lu Ji, Yang Yi and other teenagers who came from scholars.

After all, there are not enough talents in Jiangdong. The king's career is a long way to go, and the talents are not enough, so he has to rely on Jianghuai and Ruying. If he waits for a few years, the talents in the county school and martial arts lecture hall will follow, the situation will be much better.

What would the king arrange for Xun Yu to do? Lu Xun was very curious. He was not afraid of Xun Yu's revenge. Instead, he hoped Xun Yu would take revenge on him so that he would have the chance to severely inflict the Ruying faction. Xun Yu is known as the talent of the king and the well-deserved leader of the Ruying faction. It is more meaningful to defeat him than kill Xun Yan on the battlefield.

"Tu tu tu tu..." The stairs sounded sharply, and the military officer Bu Jing walked up quickly and delivered a document to Lu Xun.

"Right Army Advisor, Jiaozhou urgently reported."

Hearing the word Jiaozhou, Lu Xun immediately withdrew his thoughts, took the official document, stretched out his hand and shook it away, his sharp gaze swept away quickly, and his eyes shrank. He blinked and thought for a moment, and reported a few numbers. After listening, Bu Jing turned around and went downstairs. After a while, he came up with a stack of official documents. Lu Xun had already packed up the things on the desk and made enough space. He took the official document, placed it on the desk, and opened it one by one.

Bu Jing looked at Lu Xun nervously, his forehead covered in sweat. He didn't know why Lu Xun received an urgent report from Jiaozhou, but he wanted to review the information archived in Yizhou and Jingzhou before, which seemed to be impossible to get together.

Lu Xun's eyes glanced back and forth on several military newspapers, tapped his fingers twice on the desk, looked up at the crepe in the corner of the wall, raised the corner of his mouth slightly, a smile flashed across his smile, and then calmed down again.

"Xuanfeng, you can go there and ask Guo Jiji to come."

"Youjun Master, Guo Jijiu...I'm leaving for illness."

"Did you go to sick?" Lu Xun laughed: "Send a carriage. As long as Guo Jijiu is still alive, he will be carried over."

"Here." Bu Jing responded, turned around and was about to leave, but was stopped by Lu Xun again. Lu Xun pointed to the Shuixie. "If Jijiu asks, do you know how to answer?"
Chapter completed!