Chapter 1762: Enlightenment


    ??When Fei Qian held the awarding ceremony for the Qinglong Temple missionaries, er, enlightenment envoys, Xun You was not among the officials watching the ceremony. Instead, he asked Fei Qian for leave early because Xun Chen was coming to Chang''an today.


    Xun Chen came first because at the end of the year, he had to summarize the income from the Beidi area and Guanzhong area. Secondly, he came because he wanted to discuss the Qinglong Temple. After all, Xun Chen still had to talk about a section of "Book", so he naturally needed to go to Chang''an in advance to prepare.


    Although it is not easy to ride a horse in winter, Xun Chen, who has been in the north for a long time, has already practiced his riding skills to some extent, and he was wrapped in wind, snow and mud all the way to the outside of Chang''an.


    "I''ve seen my uncle..." Xun You saw Xun Chen arriving from a distance and hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.


    Xun Chen stopped in front of Xun You, then dismounted from his horse. Having saddle stirrups is indeed a great blessing for those who travel long distances on horseback. At least the legs do not have to be pressed against the horse all the time and rubbed until they are bloody.


    ?But even so, being in a bow-legged state for a long time is quite annoying.


    After Xun Chen got off his horse, he bent for a long time before slowly straightening up. He took a breath and said, "How about the taxes this autumn?"


    "Guanzhong and Longyou have been taken over, only Sichuan and Shu..." Xun You replied. Taxes began to be collected in early September, and almost all were collected in November, and this was considered very efficient. If it had been like before when the Han Dynasty had little control over the local area, it would have been possible to delay the autumn taxes until the spring. It''s not allowed to take advantage of the disrepair of roads and the flooding of spring floods, and withhold taxes from the local area.


    The competition between the central court and local forces is a common problem under the county-state system.


    Xun Chen nodded and said: "That''s very good. In Sichuan and Shu, there is no need to urge him too much. Xu Yuanzhi has his own sense of proportion."


    The two of them talked and walked for a short distance. Feeling that the blood in his legs had almost dissipated, Xun Chen got on Xun You''s vehicle and walked slowly along the official road.


    “Today, my lord is holding a ceremony for conferring honors to enlightenment envoys at Qinglong Temple...” Xun You said, “My lord has also given instructions. My uncle can go home to freshen up and take a short rest...”


    Xun Chen nodded. Normally, when Xun Chen arrived in Chang''an, the first thing he did was to visit Fei Qian. However, this time Fei Qian was not in the general''s mansion, and it was impossible to suspend the scheduled education ceremony because of Xun Chen. Come down, so I simply let Xun Chen go home to rest first, and then come to visit him. It is not considered disrespectful.


    "Evangelist..." Xun Chen looked at the houses and streets in the distance and sighed slightly.


    Xun You kept his posture slightly tilted towards Xun Chen and did not directly respond to Xun Chen''s exclamation.


    There was nothing to say all the way. After returning to the Lingyi courtyard, washing away the dust and mud, and eating some snacks, the two sat down again and discussed the matter of the Envoy.


    "My lord, this teaching is like a gentle rain that moistens things and turns into silence..." Xun You said slowly, "Nowadays, when someone is traveling to Longyou, many Qiang and Hu are seen on the way. Those who follow Han rites and speak Chinese are almost the same as Han people, if not for their different appearance..."


    Xun Chen smiled slightly, nodded, and said: "My lord, by doing this, you can turn barbarians into people, which can increase the population and determine the border. It is the best strategy... In the past, the border was unstable, with rebellions and peace, or corrupt officials. The reason for the fish and meat countryside is that the customs of the Han and Hu are not understood, the language is unclear, and the government orders are unclear...Now the Hu people know the Han orders and understand the Han rituals. Over time, they will become the same as the Han people. However, one thing needs to be remembered in public affairs. Because of the differences between Hu and Han, the law is biased and the original intention of the Lord is lost."


    Xun You naturally responded. Although Xun You was only in charge of the economy and did not manage much of the affairs of his subordinate Cao, the officials in the Han Dynasty did not distinguish it as clearly as in later generations. They would say that it was not a defense zone from across the street, and then stare at the thieves. Sometimes something happens unexpectedly, and it’s time to take care of it.


    ?This form of distribution of responsibilities has both advantages and disadvantages...


    ?However, it is obvious that Xun Chen and Xun You''s focus is still on the education envoys, and they do not think there is anything wrong with the current form of responsibility in the Han Dynasty.


    “In addition, the lord can also teach envoys to fill the emptiness in the border areas and establish a civil service system..." Xun You continued, "With the gift of teaching, the Hu people will naturally be convinced..."


    Since the Eastern Han Dynasty, the neglect of the frontiers has resulted in many areas in the frontiers not being under jurisdiction. One reason is the intrusion of the barbarians, and the other is the lack of officials. Now with these enlightenment envoys, it can be filled to a certain extent in these areas that have not been managed by officials for a long time. area, and because these enlightenment people are more or less familiar with the barbarians in the previous teaching area, when they exercise management rights again, the barbarians will most likely take a certain amount of face.


    In this way, successive generations of enlightenment envoys have been promoted step by step. After ten or eight years, it will be a matter of course for the people of Qi to register their households.


    ??At that time, how will these Hu people, who wear Chinese robes, speak Chinese dialects, write Chinese characters, obey Chinese orders, and pay taxes to the Chinese dynasty, be different from the original Han people?


    In one or two generations, these Hu people will basically become Han people.


    "My lord''s actions..." Xun Chen glanced at Xun You and said, "It has always been far-reaching... Enlightenment has its secrets of transforming people into evil spirits, but it can also be used for other purposes..."


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    Xun You frowned.


    "Huh..." Xun Chen breathed out slightly, "I''m tired, so that''s it... If the lord comes back, I''ll call you..." After taking a bath and eating something, the fatigue from the journey was like the waves. Waves of waves washed over him, making Xun Chen obviously sleepy.


    Xun You naturally agreed quickly, and then quietly exited the back hall, letting Xun Chen take a good rest. While walking to the front yard, Xun You pondered in his mind, what is the other function of this enlightenment envoy?


    Turning to the study room, after sitting down, Xun You absentmindedly grabbed a book, flipped through it, and put it down again. He thought for a moment and suddenly thought of something. He couldn''t help but stand up and walked around the study room with his hands behind his back. After two rounds, he turned back to the desk, closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, picked up the brush, and wrote: "Zhi Beishan, picking up his words; together with the scholars, working day and night..."


    …＿(.＿.)…


    At Qinglong Temple, the awarding ceremony for the Envoy of Education has ended.


    The enlightenment envoy who had received honors and awards boarded the canopy car that had been prepared for a long time, set off from Qinglong Temple, and then went to Chang''an Kua Street for a parade. The bragging action that originated from the Academy Competition was very popular, so Fei Qian naturally continued to use it.


    ?However, Fei Qian did not follow the envoy back to Chang''an. First of all, this time was the glory of the envoy. If he went there by himself, he would be overshadowing the guest. Secondly, Cai Yan also officially took the stage in the main hall to talk about the theory of sentence reading...


    ??Chai Yan is still wearing the doctor''s uniform today. It is red and black and looks solemn and steady.


    ??Cai Yan did not look towards Fei Qian, but looked straight ahead, looking very steady.


    Hmm, Fei Qian rubbed his beard and looked away. When he turned his head, he saw Pang Tong staring at him with bright eyes... ?Hmm?


    Hei Baozi, no, Hei Fengxiao, what do you mean by this?


    “My lord, you want to use a female official?” Pang Tong asked in a low voice.


    Fei Qian moved his eyebrows slightly and said, "Why did Shi Yuan say this?"


    ?Pang Tong glanced sideways at Cai Yan...


    At this time, the drums sounded, and Cai Yan slowly stepped up to the high platform. As soon as the drums fell, he spoke in a clear voice: "Today''s speech is just a sentence reading..."


    "The beginning of sentence reading originated from the Three Dynasties. In the Book of Rites, there is a saying about distinguishing the will from the classics, which is the sentence reading. Li Jing means to break the sentences, distinguish the will, and clarify the meaning of the text. The Xia and Yin teachings have been based on teaching reading. , so we can revive the original knowledge and combine the words to divide the borders..."


    "The method of sentence reading is to use collation, use side points as the sentence, and the midpoint as the reading. Names of people, places, things, and short sentences of long sentences should be read from the midpoint... Wherever the sentences are broken, use the side as the right point. Combining and subdividing it... is like the way of a university, which is to understand the virtues, to be close to the people, and to achieve perfection. These three are the outline of the university.


    "If the meaning of the text is still unbroken, it is read. If the above text is repeated, it is read. If it is contradictory at the top and corrected at the bottom, it is read. If there is a call to the bottom of the text, it is read. The outline is at the top, and the purpose is at the bottom. , the outline is the sentence, the eyes are the reading, and the outline is the sentence.


    It has to be said that Cai Yan is quite powerful academically, both in terms of aura and knowledge. In just a few words, he was simple and clear, and immediately calmed the scene and attracted the attention of many students in the audience. Attention, they all listened quietly and solemnly.


    Fei Qian was standing aside and listened quietly for a moment, then waved his hand slightly and quietly led the people out from the side. Now that Cai Yan has had a good start, it is half successful. As for the subsequent content, according to Cai Yan''s knowledge base, it is definitely impossible to collapse, so there is no need to continue to support Cai Yan.


    ?Compared to listening to Cai Yan''s remarks on sentence reading, Fei Qian was more interested in Pang Tong''s sudden sentence just now...


    ?Arrived in the side hall, Fei Qian motioned for Pang Yi to sit down together, and then asked: "Shi Yuan has something to say, you might as well say it directly..."


    ?Fei Qian asked Cai Yan to go to Qinglong Temple to write a essay on sentence reading. Many people thought it was just a literary problem, but people with a keen sense of smell sensed some other meanings.


    For example, Pang Tong.


    Pang Tong was silent for a moment and said: "My lord has the heart to tolerate the world, and Tong admires him... However, if a woman is in politics, it will do more harm than good. My lord must not be careless..."


    Doing more harm than good?


    Fei Qian rubbed the beard on his chin.


    Many people think that women have always existed in the concubine system in the feudal dynasty and existed as the sexual partners of the emperor. In fact, this concept is not correct.


    There were many female official positions in the Han Dynasty, and many in the Qin Dynasty. There are also some records about female official positions in the Zhou rites, which shows that in fact, as the times progress, the restrictions on women become smaller.


    Women were not in a disadvantaged position from the beginning, nor did they change into the same pattern in a day or two. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, men and women were basically equal. Although there were some differences in strength, they still had Female soldiers, female riders, female warriors, but by the Eastern Han Dynasty, women were gradually put on some qualifiers. The most interesting thing is that after these qualifiers were applied to women one by one, even the women themselves seemed to have Gradually accept and get used to it.


    This matter is actually not entirely Confucian’s fault.


    The reason why Confucianism later became very averse to women as leaders was partly because they were following the trend, and partly because the first few queen mothers did not lead the way...


    Empress Dowager Xuan may not be familiar to you, but she is actually the Mi Yue in the Biography of Mi Yue, the first Empress Dowager in China. Previously, she was called Queen, but Queen Mother Xuan felt that she had made great contributions. The title of Queen was small and inconsistent, so she changed her title to Queen Mother.


    It was not a big deal to call him a title, but in addition to her sharp political skills, Empress Dowager Xuan was also very powerful in dirty jokes, which made the Korean envoy blush and unable to leave the stage...


    As for whether the old empress Miyue had some pretty boys, she was just like other male rulers. There was nothing to criticize and it could be big or small. However, the later empress dowager Zhao, the mother of Qin Shihuang, was more or less sentimental and raised them. It was nothing more than a fake eunuch. It was just a plaything anyway, and everyone could just turn a blind eye. However, the Empress Dowager Zhao secretly gave birth to two sons for the eunuch. How could Qin Shihuang endure this?


    ??Then there is Liu Bang’s Empress Lu, who is also very ruthless. In addition, there are Empress Dowager Dou of the Han Dynasty and other empresses, who are also very skillful...


    ?The appearance of these queen mothers caused everyone from the emperor to the officials to tacitly begin to throw shackles on women. While praising women''s gentleness and beauty, they consciously avoided women''s talents and focused on women''s appearance. Even historians gradually stopped writing about the official positions held by women in the imperial court starting from the Han Dynasty. The records became sparse as time went by, and they eventually succeeded in outplaying women from the political circle.


    ?However, there are always some fish that slip through the net, such as Wu Zetian.


    ?Then after the Song Dynasty, this hole was strangled to death, but unfortunately another Cixi appeared...


    Does it mean disaster for women to be in office?


    In fact, this is not necessarily the case. When men were in power in history, they were not always wise kings. It’s just that women were in power for a relatively short period of time, and there were only a few of them. In comparison, it was really obvious.


    ??If the female official system was implemented in the Han Dynasty, it would give women a space for advancement...


    What will happen in the future?


    This is a very interesting proposition.


    ?But now, if Fei Qian wants to promote this proposition or conduct experiments, he naturally needs to first understand what Pang Tong thinks...


    (End of this chapter)