Chapter 2627: What is fame?
Among the three pronouns "me, you, him" that are most commonly used by humans, only "I" is the only one that is certain and cannot be easily changed, while the two pronouns "you" and "he" are based on "I" There will be various changes depending on the line of sight, and it is not certain and unique. Therefore, people who are limited to the sight of "I" are very common ordinary people. Basically, they are like this. Those who can jump out of the frame of "I" and look at problems from a more objective perspective are rare. And little.
Celebrities, some people have wisdom and abilities beyond ordinary people, but there are also some celebrities who are actually ordinary people. Just because it happened to happen and I was blown up to the sky by some wind, I thought I was an angel and could fly...
Wang Ying was just an ordinary girl, and then suddenly she flew into the sky one day.
Even though she studied hard, her foundation was still there. When she was a child and teenager when she should have learned the most knowledge and mastered the most skills, she was forced to make a living and be trapped by her family and was unable to concentrate on her studies. Only now can she Although it was not too late to study, she had missed it after all. If she wanted to achieve certain achievements, she would have to work harder than she did when she was a child.
It’s not just one Zhongyong who hurts Zhongyong.
??Just when Wang Ying in Beiqu was hesitant due to lack of ability, Kong Rong, a famous person in the state of Lu, was also hesitant.
?Kong Rong became famous at a young age.
Becoming a celebrity and gaining fame replaced part of Kong Rong’s original study time in his adolescence. Even though Kong Rong could choose some cultural gatherings, banquets, or performances to attend or not, there were some that he couldn''t avoid and could only be invited to participate, and then showed them to the people around him over and over again. Perform the trick of giving pear, and then answer the question, and then be greeted by an exclamation of oh oh oh, and then repeat the above process again...
?Excuse me, in such an environment, how many people can be mentally strong, able to find peace in the midst of trouble, and continue to learn?
Kong Rong was somewhat delayed anyway.
??Kong Rong was named the first of the seven sons of Jian''an in later generations, but what about the poems Kong Rong left behind...
It is said that there are many, including poems, odes, inscriptions, discussions, six-character essays, policies, expressions, appeals, edicts, and secretaries. However, not many have been passed down to later generations and have passed the test of time.
It is said that they are separated.
Eh, does pear count?
It seems that being separated is nothing, and it seems to be normal. After all, there have been many separations in anthologies, poems, and poems in history, but the second of the Seven Sons of Jian''an stood up and slapped Kong Rong in the face. Chen Lin, the second eldest son in Jian''an, has "Essays on Yuzhou for Yuan Shao", "Drinking Horses in the Great Wall Grottoes", "Essays on General Wu''s School Department", "Ode to Shenwu", "Ode to Wujun", "Ode to Stop Desire", "Ode to the Goddess" "Fu" and so on have been passed down to later generations. Under the succession of countless waves, they still shine with indelible brilliance.
The reason why Kong Rong can be the eldest of the seven sons of Jian''an is because he is dead, and the dead are the eldest. The other reason is that he is dead. The Kong family of Lu and the nobles of Jiyu can gain a certain amount from Cao Pi''s approval and praise. The advantage is that there will not be a fight over who is the leader of the seven sons. There are two peaches to kill the three men, and there is also a boss position to kill the six younger brothers...
Born by fame, die by fame.
This is probably the best summary by Kong Rong.
?Kong Rong''s ability could not support his own fame, so his fame brought him disaster, and he himself was still immersed in fame and could not extricate himself.
??If you take your eyes away from Kong Rong as an individual and temporarily escape from the vortex of power disputes, you will find that the entire crisis of Kong Rong is actually very easy to solve.
Politics itself is a dangerous game. It does not mean that you can play when you want to play, and you don’t have to play when you don’t want to. Once you enter the game, you must abide by the rules of the game, unless you have the ability like Fei Qian. , overturned the chessboard, and started a new game by himself. Otherwise, he would have to obey the chessboard obediently, otherwise he would be swallowed up by other chess pieces.
Kong Rong wanted to show his detached attitude and continue playing in the chess game. Even if he really wanted to leave the chess game, he didn''t have the ability and was dragged onto the chess board again by others...
Just like Cao Pi needed the dead Kong Rong as his banner among the gentry''s children, the current Lu State, and even the gentry in Yuzhou and Jizhou, also needed Kong Rong as a banner to fight against the central court, especially Cao Cao''s political clique. "Oppression and extortion."
『Such a little thief would definitely not have the guts to hurt Brother Kong! 』
『Even if someone dares to offend the most talented people in the world of literature, today’s literary giants must ask us whether we agree! 』
That’s right! 』
Before Kong Rong really encountered anything, countless people came and went, either sending one or two heart-warming words to Kong Rong, or simply sending some gifts, and some even expressed their intention to give Kong Rong Kong Rong sent some singers, dancers and other things to make Kong Rong feel at ease and feel comforted, so that he could continue to stay in the state of Lu safely and continue to be a banner against the central court and Cao Cao''s tyranny.
?Kong Rong was also in such an atmosphere, secretly anxious in his heart and calm on the surface, until...
When Xi Lu led his troops to Confucius'' Mansion, the sun was already setting in the west.
The sunset is like blood.
Behind Xi Lu, there were soldiers directly dispatched from Xu County. Their faces were solemn. Under the setting sun, they looked like they were covered with a layer of golden armor, or as if they were stained with blood. Same as cleaning up.
??Confucius Mansion is located on the east side of the county town and occupies a large area. To get from the west gate to Kong Mansion, you must pass through the Central Cross Street and the county government office. At the crossroads, the county captain and some local soldiers Cao Ding were already maintaining order.
The local county lieutenant is of medium build and average appearance. He is the type who will automatically dissolve and disappear within a short period of time if left in the crowd. He does not have the chivalry of an outlaw or a strong martial artist, only the nervousness and nervousness of ordinary people. Helpless, when he saw Xi Lu coming with his soldiers, he could only bow his head deeply and salute, remaining silent.
Xi Lu just raised his head and walked forward slowly, without any intention of talking to the county captain.
Thinking itself is also difficult.
?Of course, if he had to choose between making things difficult for himself or making things difficult for others, then Xi Liu would naturally choose to make things difficult for others without hesitation.
Although Emperor Liu Xie said that he should not use force but should fight with words and not be rude, in Xu County, it was not Emperor Liu Xie who kept his word.
?But Cao Cao.
Xi Liu also felt a little lucky in his heart. He felt that Kong Rong had such a great reputation and claimed to be one of the best friends in Xu County. Anyone who attended any cultural gathering would be treated as a distinguished guest. Such a situation A person must have some spies, right? Although I am not dragging my feet all the way here, there will definitely be someone who reports to Kong Rong. If Kong Rong escapes by then, wouldn''t he be able to fulfill Cao Cao''s order, and it won''t count as Against the emperor''s wishes?
Anyway, this trip back will definitely require you to be "sick" for several months, at least half a year!
?Then the next one to arrest Kong Rong will not be you...
Xi Lu was thinking as he moved forward, and then inevitably turned his attention to Cao Xun, a descendant of the Cao family beside him.
Cao Xun, who was young, around 20 years old, was already a military lord in charge of the direct guard.
Comparing one person to another will make people angry to death. Reincarnation is really a technical job. Among thousands of competitors, you not only have to stand out, but you also need to know exactly what your future is before you go out. You may not even have the chance to reincarnate. You will directly go to the wall or go to the wall. It went into the sewer...
??Cao Xun obviously noticed Xi Xi''s gaze, nodded slightly and said, "What are your orders, Master Yushi?" 』
"I don''t dare, I don''t dare..." Xi Lu said with a polite smile, "It''s really admirable to see the military prince working diligently on duty." 』
?Cao Xun forced out a smile and said, "Since you are in your position, you should be loyal and diligent in your work, and you should not give wrong praise to the imperial censor." ’ After he finished speaking, he walked away without any intention of continuing the conversation.
Seeing this, Xi Lu was also a little speechless.
When a person has great desires, he will have great courage. Only when a fire is burning in your heart will your whole spirit and energy look different. If you lose confidence in life and have no desire, everything will be at stake.
Others were like this, and he was also similar. Xi Lu felt that even if he could hide his previous behavior from the emperor, he might not be able to hide it from Cao Cao.
?For example, when Xi considers his previous remarks that he is not obsessed with fame, but just for the sake of the people, the fairness of the law, etc., ugh...
??If it is just for fame and you are not afraid of death, then you should be like the previous magistrate of Qinghe County and kill him directly in front of Cao Cao!
?That can be regarded as abiding by the belief in the heart and becoming a name for sacrificing one''s life for righteousness. But now that Xi Liu is adding extra drama and coquettishness, it is very clear that he is not only afraid of death, but also greedy for fame, or greed for power.
But what can be done about this?
Who is not greedy for money or power?
Xi Lu comforted himself skillfully. Anyway, he came to Xu County from Chang''an just to gain his own authority. If it was really just for the country, the Han, or the emperor, well...
??The feedback given by Cao Cao is also very interesting. If you are obedient, you will keep him. If you are disobedient, you will be like Kong Rong.
In this way, Xi Lu not only represents the emperor Liu Xie, but also takes on the shape of Cao Cao. It can be said to be a dual purpose, connected to both ends. Of course, it also means that Xi Lu is no longer dispensable. , it will naturally become more important.
Xi Liu was quite satisfied with this result, except that some people might scold him behind his back, which would be a bit unpleasant.?????Just scold me, you won''t lose a piece of meat anyway.
Since ancient times, corrupt officials, uh, no, how many capable officials have not been scolded since ancient times?
He is not worried about whether this will limit his future path, or whether it will make those who care about the Han Dynasty despise him.
Look at how many people Cao Cao killed and how many of the Yuzhou nobles farted. You will know that these so-called great Han Qingliu are the backbone of the country. Now that everything is in order, what else can happen?
As for someone like Chen Lin, what can a great writer do? Didn''t Chen Lin also have **** under Yuan Shao''s **** back then? What''s wrong. Is it possible that Yuan Shao''s **** is more noble to lick? Aren''t you licking Cao Cao''s **** obediently now? Everyone is licking together, no one is cleaner than the other!
It’s all over, let’s work together to revive the prosperous age of the Han Dynasty!
Xi considers the psychological construction along the way.
At the county government office, the Prime Minister of the State of Lu was already waiting outside the door.
Xi Xi didn''t waste any time and directly conveyed the edict issued by Cao Cao to him.
??Lu Guoxiang looked at it, and a look of horror suddenly appeared on his face, "This...this, this..."
Xi Lu said calmly, "Let me ask, Prime Minister of Lu, do you want to obey the order or resist the order?" 』
??The Prime Minister of Lu blushed, sweat rolled down his forehead. He seemed sluggish for a long time, or as if he only had one or two breaths. The Prime Minister of Lu fell to the ground with a cry, "I...I obey your order." 』
Xi Zu nodded, then waved his hand, "Lead the way!" 』
??Lu Guoxiang wiped his sweat and moved forward in response, but the words in the order were still lingering in his heart, "If there is resistance, kill without mercy!" 』
At the beginning, it was just an invitation and solicitation.
Disobey.
So let me know, please cooperate.
Still disobeys.
?Soon, officials came to arrest him.
He started to fight back the civil servants who came.
Now it has become "If there is resistance, shoot without mercy!" 』
??If you say it is rude or rude, I really can''t say that. After all, all the previous things can be regarded as courtesy first and then attack.
But what if it really becomes "If anyone resists, shoot without mercy"? !
But the situation no longer allowed Lu Guoxiang and others to think and delay. A group of people rushed towards the east of the city with great momentum.
In the east of the city, the Kong family was not the only one who was either rich or noble.
The recent affairs of the Kong family have also caused some tension in the surrounding atmosphere. When Xi Lu Guoxiang and others rushed into the inner square with their soldiers, the servants and other servants of each household in the streets and alleys, etc., It was like a chicken flying like a dog, and they dispersed with a bang. Some hurriedly returned the letter, and some secretly hid in the corners, and some stretched out their heads to peek.
??Confucius''s gate is tall and has bright lintels.
After entering Fangjie, there is no need for special guidance at all, you can see it at a glance.
Xi Lu looked at the tall lintel of the Kong family in the distance, and suddenly couldn''t help but sneer at the corner of his mouth. He didn''t know why he was smiling like this. Maybe it was because of jealousy or some mockery?
??Just when the servants of the Kong family in the village were rushing back to the house, Xi Lu and his soldiers were already rushing to the door.
Cao Xun took the lead, and his horse rushed straight through the lintel.
In front of the Confucius Mansion, there was a servant standing in front of the main entrance holding a wooden pole. His hands and feet were trembling a little, but he still shouted: "This is the place where the descendants of the saints are born, and the inheritance of culture!" You soldiers, please do not act recklessly..."
‘Humph…’ Cao Xun waved his hand, ‘Write it down! The powerful slave of the Kong family resisted arrest with a stick! kill! 』
Immediately, a soldier opened his bow and shot, killing the more or less loyal servant in front of the steps with one arrow.
??The rest of the soldiers either followed Cao Xun and rushed into the Confucius Mansion, or they ran around the courtyard gate corridor with swords and guns, driving all the Kong family servants and so on into the courtyard to kneel down!
?The originally gorgeous and beautiful house soon became a mess.
?All kinds of crying and howling sounds can be heard all the time.
In the Kong family''s house, people have been panicking in recent days. The head of the family, Kong Rong, is at the forefront of the storm. Although he tried his best to comfort him, the conclusion has not been reached after all. At the same time, another Kong family''s descendant, Kong Qian, was also imprisoned in Xu County. Among them, most of the children of the Confucius family are good men who live and rent money. They are cowardly when faced with difficult situations. Basically, I look at you and you look at me, and then they sigh together, stamp their chests, and finally drink together and get drunk. If you get drunk, you will forget everything.
The tragic situation before them, the Kong family never imagined that it would one day befall them.
Because they are "descendants of saints", "literary conscience", "representatives of China", and "symbols of civilization", they are naturally superior to others, and they have nothing to worry about when they land...
?But they didn’t know at all that even Confucius himself was not willing to wear the most glorious title of “descendants of saints”.
?Confucius knew in his heart how many benefits he would have after becoming a "sage", but he denied that he was a "sage".
Confucius was always modest, rigorous and clear-headed in his scholarly conduct, so he always lowered his posture and spoke cautiously when talking about himself. He believes that there are four categories of people: "born knowing", "learning to know", "stuck to learn" and "stuck but not learning", and only those who are "born to know" are likely to become saints, and Confucius himself was at best "knowing through learning".
Confucius said: "I am not born with knowledge, but I am fond of ancient wisdom in order to seek it." 』
As for those who wanted to make Confucius a "sage", it was not Confucius himself, but the relevant stakeholders, such as Zigong. Zigong was the initiator and promoter of the earliest "sage-making movement".
It cannot be denied that Zigong is indeed a talented and affectionate person, and he also has a strong sense of belonging to Confucius.
When Confucius died, because he was not around at the time, after the three years of mourning for three years among his disciples, he stayed alone and continued to observe mourning for three years. This shows that his feelings for Confucius were extraordinary.
The process of respecting Confucius as a saint was carried out during this process.
Mencius recorded the situation at that time. Zigong, Zaiwo, Youruo and others jointly planned and launched a saint-making movement. Part of its purpose was to respect Confucius, but the larger part was because after Confucius''s death, Confucius His thoughts and articles were slandered and eliminated, and the entire faction was about to collapse. Therefore, in order to preserve Confucius'' thoughts and maintain the status of the Confucian sect, they took out a "saint" flag in front of Confucius'' tombstone.
The three of them joined forces to build momentum, comparing Confucius to Yao and Shun, the king of a hundred generations, as well as unicorn, phoenix, Mount Tai, rivers and seas, etc., and exaggerated Confucius''s ideological realm and historical achievements to the extreme...
Anyway, if you don''t feel ashamed now, you won''t feel embarrassed by anything.
Even so, Confucius did not ascend to the status of a saint during the Warring States Period, but was gradually canonized to the status of a saint in later generations.
Now, when this sanctified descendant of the saint was trampled under his feet, he suddenly discovered that the so-called descendant of the saint, the descendant of the Kong family, was not as powerful as Kong Rong and others imagined...
『Those who resist arrest and obstruct the incident shall be killed! 』
With swords and spears raised, everything in Kong Rong''s mansion, big and small, shook like chaff.
(End of this chapter)