There is a sentence in "The Analects of Confucius: Taibo" that Confucius said: People can be used to it, but not to know it. Because of the different sentences, there are many controversies among various schools. Some say that Confucius is a fool of the people, while others say that Confucius advocates education. The two views are completely opposite.

However, looking at Dou Ying, who was full of confidence in front of him and Liang Xiao, who had combat experience, felt that it was safer for the foolish people. Dou Ying, an old ranger, was so old that it was impossible to change his personality. Besides, if you really want to change, it was not Dou Ying alone, but the thinking habits of the entire Han Dynasty.

In addition, Liang Xiao also had an indescribable feeling: he would rather Dou Ying maintain this optimistic attitude. In comparison, he was indeed too conservative and cautious. If he was like him, he might not be able to do anything.

But... this situation is a bit inverted. Shouldn't it be Dou Ying's old age, Liang Xiao, I, was impulsive, and why did it turn around?

Liang Xiao was in a daze for a moment and forgot to answer Dou Ying. It was not until Dou Ying asked again that he came to his senses and laughed: "That's right, I don't want to worry that someone is stabbing the knife behind him when I fight with others in life and death on the front line."

Dou Ying laughed loudly, and was very proud of his guess. "You are too suspicious, and you are more cautious than what I am worried about. Is it possible that in your heart that the emperor is such an unreasonable person and will suspect you when you are fighting. You are also a man who commands the army. Don't you know that changing generals at the last minute is a taboo in military strategists, let alone the disagreement between the ruler and the ministers. Isn't he afraid that you will do something irrational to you when you are angry?"

Liang Xiao smiled, as if he was self-deprecating, but it was hard to understand. Of course, he knew that doing this was extremely stupid, and no one with some common sense could do it, but Emperor Wu of Han had done such a foolish thing in history. The second division general Li Guangli led the last elites of the empire to fight on the front line. Emperor Wu of Han killed his whole family in Chang'an, and as a result, Li Guangli surrendered to the Huns, and the imperial elites were completely lost.

"A wise man will make mistakes. As long as he is a human being, he will inevitably lose his mind." Liang Xiao said slowly: "Of course, for me, there is no need to worry so much. Because I am rich and have no plans to lead the army and fight. Duke Dou, let's discuss what's happening in front of me. Can the court have any arrangements for the matter of Tingwei Temple?"

Dou Ying put away his smile. "I was just about to discuss this matter with you. Unlike a grammatical official like Zhang Tang, Mr. Zhai is an elder, and now he is also detained in prison. If he is tortured one by one, he may suffer an injustice. More importantly, this matter is actually not just a wrongful case, it involves the strategy of governing the country. Should he govern the country with virtue or the rule of law."

Dou Ying spoke very slowly, but later stopped and stared at Liang Xiao intently. Liang Xiao curled his lips. "What are you staring at me? Just say whatever you have."

"You know, I believe in Confucianism, so I naturally hope to govern the country with virtue. You have always complained about Confucianism and criticized Master Dong to pieces. But now you have also seen that although Confucianism has pedantic and unrestrained disadvantages, it is more harsh than the Legalists, at least with good thoughts. Do you think? Don't you want the king, the minister, the minister, the father, the son?"

Liang Xiao held his head and did not answer Dou Ying immediately. As Dou Ying said, no matter whether it was an opportunity or was forced to do so, it was an opportunity after all. It was no longer necessary to hold the responsibility accountable. The most important thing is how to seize the opportunity in front of you and maximize the results.

He could answer Dou Ying's question. The conflict between the two concepts of Confucianism and Law was discussed for two thousand years in later generations. Although each had its own reasons, his own disadvantages were also very clear. He also knew exactly how Emperor Wu of Han used the conflict between Confucianism and Law to achieve his own goals, but if he said it, it would probably have a slight effect and limited influence.

"I don't understand such a big problem very much." Liang Xiao sat up. "However, if you don't argue, why not ask Your Majesty to issue an edict to convene a debate meeting to ask the wise men of the world?"

"Ask the wise men of the world?" Dou Ying's eyes lit up. "This is indeed a good idea. No matter what the final result is, it is better to gather the wisdom of everyone than to have a single opinion."

"Yes, I think so too." Liang Xiao smiled twice. "In addition to discussing the differences and differences between Confucianism and Law, there is another more practical gain. My uncle's book printing shop has another new business."

"What did you say?" Dou Ying's words came out, and then she understood what Liang Xiao meant and couldn't help but laugh. He pointed at Liang Xiao and shook his head repeatedly. "You are a petty family, and it's a big deal that affects the fate of the country. Do you only see that little bit of profit?"

Liang Xiao smiled but said nothing. He was too lazy to argue about such small issues that were irrelevant to the overall situation.

Dou Ying returned to the palace and gave a detailed report to the emperor on the results of the discussion with Liang Xiao.

The emperor listened very seriously and asked repeatedly, and finally commented like Dou Ying: he was petty and stingy, and he was short-sighted when he saw money. At the end, the emperor couldn't help laughing. "Is he going around and asking for rewards?"

Dou Ying nodded while stroking her beard. "The old minister also felt that there was a possibility. Maoling industry gave it to others for nothing. He suffered a lot of losses. Although he made contributions this time, it was not military merits after all. I was afraid that the reward would be limited. He also knew that he had lost his politeness and was afraid that his merits and demerits would be offset, so he came up with such an idea."

"No prospect." The emperor looked contemptuous, but his expression was inexplicably relaxed.

He immediately found Xu Le and others to study the feasibility of Liang Xiao's proposal. Liang Xiao proposed to convene a discussion on Confucianism and Legalism, which had already come out of the scope of rectifying Tingwei Temple. However, this was obviously a good opportunity for the emperor to express his desire to seek talent and learn from the virtuous. He could not only understand the attitude of the people, but also put the responsibility for dealing with relevant officials of Tingwei Temple to the public opinion.

It’s better to follow the public opinion than to find a scapegoat?

However, not everyone agreed with this view, so Zhufu Yan raised an objection. Discussing Tao cannot be equated with governing. The greatest ability of Confucians is to discuss Taoism. When talking about the truth, they talk big and eloquently, but it is not enough to involve specific matters. Mencius was eloquent and no one could defeat him, but why did no king be willing to entrust him to state affairs? Because everyone knows that Confucianism's style is not useful.

Finally, Master Yan reached a conclusion: Liang Xiao's suggestion is the same as Confucian theory. It looks beautiful, but it is actually useless. If you have to say that there are any benefits, I am afraid that only the newly opened book printing workshop of King Huainan will benefit. If so many articles need to be printed, how much new paper is required and how much money is spent? With this alone, King Huainan can make a fortune.

The emperor burst into laughter. However, he still accepted Liang Xiao's suggestion and entrusted Dou Ying to arrange this matter. Now he can start with Chang'an. If the results are good, then promote it to the whole country. At that time, he will convene all the virtuous people from all over the world to gather in Chang'an for an open debate.

Dou Ying accepted the order happily and immediately left the palace to find Liu An, the King of Huainan.

Liu An immediately found Liang Xiao. Although Dou Ying was doing this, the person who proposed it was Liang Xiao. In terms of how to operate, Liu An only believed in two people: his daughter Liu Ling and his son-in-law Liang Xiao. Since Liu Ling was not in Chang'an, he could only catch Liang Xiao.

Liang Xiao rushed to Huainan residence and heard that the emperor had basically accepted his suggestion, he was also very happy. Although Dou Ying and Liu An belonged to Confucianism and Taoism, they had many differences on academic issues, they both applauded Liang Xiao's proposal this time. No matter what the final result was, this was a good thing to listen to public opinion. For the subjects, there was an extra chance of speaking out, and for the court, it was also a very sincere moral policy.

However, as soon as Liang Xiao opened his mouth, his tall image collapsed.

"Only things that can make profits can be sustainable and last for a long time, not a gust of wind."

"You mean you want to make a profit?" Dou Ying and Director Liu An said in unison, and then the two looked at each other. Liu An continued: "This is not a big article, nor is it a travelogue that can expand your experiences. There will not be too many people who are interested."

Liang Xiao smiled. Not many people are interested, so why are you doing it? If you want to do it, you have to make it big. I dare not say that everyone in the world pays attention, at least everyone around Chang'an should pay attention. If the people under the feet of the emperor don't care about this matter, wouldn't it be a failure?

"So we have to find ways to do something attractive," Liang Xiao said: "The first point is that the article should be interesting. It should not only be expressed in words, but also be easy to understand. Let those who are illiterate and understand what it means when they listen to and read, so that they will care."

Dou Ying was thinking. "This is an opportunity to open up people's wisdom and let more people know the good intentions of the court. It is indeed good."

"Considering that scholars like to quote classics and compare articles, so that they can write them easily and easily understand all of a sudden, it is probably not easy. Therefore, it is best to find some commentators to comment on the content of the article so that they will not misunderstand it because they do not understand the meaning."

"This is no problem, there are many Youshis in Chang'an."

"Since it is a business, it is not possible to use the form of raising customers, but it is best to use the form of employment. According to their level and diligence, they will pay a certain amount of compensation and update them regularly so that they will not be clichéd. Those with insightful and popular articles can be recommended to the court."

Dou Ying also agreed.

"In addition, in order to make those wanderers brave enough to speak, they can give them royalties so that they can maintain their basic life by writing articles, so that they will not be dependent on others. As the saying goes, if they take people's hands short and eat people's mouths short, if they are entrusted with others, they may not be talking about their own words. Of course, if someone is willing to pay to support customers and write articles for themselves, then we don't object, but the royalties will be given."

Liu An raised his concern. "This is a considerable expense."

"Don't be anxious, there are other expenses." Liang Xiao continued: "After the article is printed, it has to be sold to exchange for money, and the faster the better. It is definitely not suitable to let you sell it. It is better to recruit some half-aged boys, just those who are adults, have physical strength and have no business, and let them sell them and give them a certain reward based on sales. In this way, the article can be delivered to readers as soon as possible, and they can also get a certain reward, and subsidize their household income is also good."

Liu An became a little uneasy. "How much does it cost?"

"A article, based on a thousand words, is calculated as paper and ink, how much is the cost?"

Liu An called the person in charge and calculated that it was about two Wuzhu coins.

"Okay, even ordinary people should be able to afford it if you sell a five-zhu coin for an article."

Liu An stared at Liang Xiao and looked again and again. Even Dou Ying couldn't help laughing. "You heard it wrong? You cost two yuan, and you sell one yuan? This doesn't count the manuscript fee and the salesperson's salary. According to your calculations, you will lose three or four yuan per article. If you print one thousand copies of each article, it will be three or four thousand yuan, which will accumulate more than ten yuan per month. It's a year and a half, and the king won't say anything. If it takes a long time, hehe, he may not spare you."

Liang Xiao smiled. "Don't worry, I haven't finished it yet. Think about it. If an article is sold for 1,000 copies and is translated into it, at least 3,000 people will read it. Is it okay?"

"It should be more than that," Dou Ying said: "Including all around Chang'an, there are about 100,000 households. I estimate that 10,000 people have seen it, which is a relatively conservative estimate."

"Okay, even if there are ten thousand people, what kind of news channels can cover more than this method? If the Chen family releases a new knife and sends a message on it, nearly 10,000 people will see it within a few days. For example, merchants traveling around the world have bought a batch of new goods..."

Dou Ying understood as soon as he heard this, and said in a lost voice: "Are you going to ask the merchants to take this opportunity to do publicity and then charge them a fee?"

"Isn't it possible?" Liang Xiao asked with a smile. "Dou Gong, if you compiled a new book, how much money would you spend to promote it?"

Dou Ying laughed. "I understand, I understand, this is indeed a good idea. Once the flyer is released, people who are willing to buy it will come to the door and no longer have to sell it with an old face. If I want to sell a thousand books, make a profit of 30 gold, and spend three hardware to promote it, I will definitely not refuse."

"Then, for this company alone, you can get thirty or fifty yuan in each flyer. Even if you have a customer in ten days, you can guarantee your capital. What's more, a flyer doesn't just have to do one publicity."

Liu An nodded repeatedly and smiled. If Liang Xiao's method was implemented, he would at least not lose money. This business could be operated for a long time.

After solving the most fundamental economic problems, the subsequent things will be easier. Liang Xiao did not interfere with the reason that his knowledge was limited, so he stood up to find the Chen Xu brothers and Guo Yu and other Western Regions merchants to help, and handed over the other things to Dou Ying and Liu An.

After repeated discussions, Dou Ying and Liu An reached an agreement, and Liu An would submit relevant articles at preferential prices. In order to ensure fairness and justice, Liu An could not make any modifications to the articles. Dou Ying would arrange the work of text proofreading separately, and the printing workshop would just print.

Liu An agreed to Dou Ying's request, but he also put forward a suggestion: What articles can be printed and what articles cannot be printed, and Dou Ying cannot decide alone. Dou Ying is good at Confucianism, who knows whether you will be biased towards Confucianism? The right to review manuscripts cannot be given to you alone. You must organize some people from different schools to form an audit team to ensure that any school has a chance to speak out.

Dou Ying did not agree immediately, but he agreed to convey to the emperor-

(To be continued.)8
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