Chapter 2667 Don’t fight


    Near Qinglong Temple.


    ?Zeng Jing is well-dressed and elegant. Zeng Jing knew that he was a nobody, but others didn''t know that, so he could pretend.


    He has little fame after leaving his hometown, but this does not prevent him from thinking that he is a good person and a celebrity.


    A good man should not fight about everything, so he does not like fighting.


    Celebrities are supposed to be the ones who point the way from a high position, so they don’t like to argue.


    ??He only likes to comment, and his favorite thing is to be a peacemaker.


    Because he found that criticizing others can invisibly enhance his own status, and being a peacemaker can often benefit from both sides...


    ?The benefit can be money, but it doesn’t have to be money.


    Most ordinary people don''t know why they should fight for some things, and sometimes even if they are justified, most of these people still just pick out what they want to hear because of cognitive problems. He will not immediately change his original views. Just like many ordinary people, regardless of which company''s food seeds they are, as long as they can make money from planting them, they don''t care whose chip they are, as long as the mobile phone is cheap, let alone what Chinese and Western medicine is, anyway. Once the disease is cured, that''s it.


    But some people know it.


    So these people will argue about whether to change or not, and which choice is better...


    ??Then there are always a small group of people who act as peacemakers under the banner of moderation, but what they actually do is, to use a common saying, they are trying to deviate from each other.


    ?While shouting, don’t fight, we are all brothers...


    ??Then the beaten man was picked up, his hands and feet were tied, and his mouth and tongue were pinched, but he didn''t even say a word to the perpetrator.


    Or just dare to fart.


    For example, the Manchu-Han conflict.


    Don''t fight, they are all from the Qing Dynasty!


    Whisper to the Manchus, you can kill a few, but don’t dirty your hands. These Han people are disobedient. I will educate them. Master, please calm down.


    ??Yelling at the Han people, look, what has this done to you? Look, how many people died because of your struggle? This is all your responsibility! You are responsible! There was so much corruption in the Ming Dynasty. What was good about the Ming Dynasty? Is it worth fighting for such a tomorrow? Is life going to be difficult? How can everyone live like this? Fighting back and forth, there is no way to divide the barbarian China!


    For example, the dispute between Chinese and Western medicine.


    Don’t hit me, it’s all about modern medicine!


    ?Smiling at capital, you are right. If you don’t have money, how can you treat diseases or take medicine? We are not running a charity.


    ??Looking at the people with a ferocious look, they don''t need money to invest? People do scientific research for free? How can people survive if drug prices are lowered? High drug prices are not their problem, they are your problem! Is the debate between Chinese and Western medicine interesting? Is Chinese medicine useful? If you want to practice Chinese medicine, even the medicinal materials will be discarded for you. No, the medicinal materials are not pure, how can you treat diseases? Traditional Chinese medicine is an antique. Nowadays, everyone is using modern medicine. What is the difference between Chinese and Western medicine?


    Let''s all stop fighting...


    Speak well if you have something to say.


    Sometimes such a theory can easily confuse people.


    So these peacemakers will take it out to confuse others.


    Why do we need to distinguish between this loyalty and that loyalty, this filial piety and that filial piety? Zeng Jing looked upright and closed the folding fan with a snap, "They are all loyal and filial, how can we tell them apart?" There''s no need to divide it, right? Just like the ancient scriptures and the modern scriptures, they are both scriptures. There is no need to divide them, and there is no need to fight! Isn’t it better for everyone to study the scriptures together and to be loyal and filial than to fight over these things? Does it make more sense? 』


    Zeng Jing has a loud voice.


    ?Because he knew when he was a child that talking nonsense without speaking loudly is nonsense. If you can''t get the upper hand, then you won''t even be able to say farts. Therefore, you must seize the highest and safest position as soon as you come up. For example, if you are caught stealing peaches, you just need to shout how you can steal peaches, and then you can suddenly change from a lookout to a whistleblower, and you may even get a reward from the peach owner and eat some peaches for free.


    As for the complaints of other friends, Zeng Jing is also justified. I am a lookout. I saw the danger coming and reported it in advance. Is it wrong? As for the content of the report, it doesn’t matter. What matters is that I did give the warning and fulfilled my duty. What else is there to say? As for you being caught up and beaten, it was because you couldn''t run fast. Otherwise, why weren''t the others beaten? Okay, I’ll give you a peach core. Stop crying and just go play.


    ‘Don’t you all know what “loyalty” means? Don’t you know how “filial piety” is done? Is there any of you here who is not a loyal and filial person? What else is there to argue about? It is said that in order to argue about this matter, the Second Duke actually..." Zeng Jing shook his head and sighed, with a look of incomprehension and full of sadness, "If there was an error, wouldn''t it be a sin? Everyone is doing well, so why are we fighting? Aren’t these scriptures all Han scriptures? Aren’t all of you present loyal and filial people? Why should we fight? It’s really a mistake, it’s such a mistake..."


    Zeng Jing likes to say such specious words, which seem to sound correct.


    ? He ??will not comment on those that are correct, because there is nothing to say, but he will only comment on those that are easily confused and easily distorted, so as to prove that he is superior to both parties in the argument.


    He uses this to mark his neutral stance and to gain a transcendent status.


    Even though he knows that the matter he is arguing about actually concerns himself.


    But he can be treated as having nothing to do with it, he is just a bystander...


    On the surface, it is said that modern and ancient texts are all scriptures, there is no difference, and there is no need to argue. It seems very fair. But in fact, if the ancient texts are no longer in dispute, then modern texts and prophecies will definitely continue to flourish, and what problems will arise later? , Zeng Jing avoided talking about it.


    On the surface, they said that the two elders Zheng Xuan and Sima Hui got sick because of the argument about loyalty and filial piety, which was bad for their health. It sounded like they were caring and considerate, but in fact they were secretly accusing the two elders of being old and confused. It is better for a sensible person like me to understand. So can we give way to Xian?


    A group of people stood around Zeng Jing, listening and echoing.


    ?These people who listened and echoed may not really agree with what Zeng Jing said, but they are used to listening and echoing, and are used to not thinking, and then they will soon forget and enter the next reincarnation.


    Lu Yu happened to be passing by and heard it. He frowned at the side, then stepped forward to stand out from the crowd and said to Zeng Jing: "What brother said is wrong!" Loyalty and filial piety should be fought for! It cannot be understood without arguing! The way of loyalty and filial piety…』


    ?Lu Yu, Guan Ning and Wang Kai have all been in Qinglong Temple for a while, and they can be regarded as somewhat famous.


    Zeng Jing muttered in his heart when he saw Lu Yu coming. He naturally recognized Lu Yu, but at the moment he pretended not to know him and quickly interrupted Lu Yu''s follow-up words, "Wait a minute!" etc! This is...』


    ?Lu Yu was an honest boy. When Zeng Jing asked, he cupped his hands and said, "I''m Lu Yu." I don’t know your brother’s surname? 』


    "Oh..." Zeng Jing also held up his hands and said, "I have admired you for a long time." I am respectful to you. I’ve met Brother Lu. 』


    “The debate about loyalty and filial piety is not irrelevant, nor is it without aim..." Lu Yu still remembered the topic just now, so after saying hello, he continued, "Only when people know loyalty and filial piety can they understand the truth, and more..."


    "Uh, wait, wait..." Zeng Jing interrupted Lu Yu again, "Brother Lu, stop for a moment, stop for a moment... Hey, I heard that your brother once served Yuan Benchu?" I wonder if it was Lu Zhonglang’s last death? Also, Brother Lu has lived in Shandong for a long time and has lived well. Why did he come to Chang''an? 』


    ??Where does Lu Yu live and what is his family background? Are they related to the debate about loyalty and filial piety?


    Apparently not.


    But here in Zeng Jing, there must be.


    To be a good peacemaker, you must be able to exploit your strengths, avoid weaknesses, and focus on key points.


    Zeng Jing is very good at focusing on key points. Zeng Jing knew that if he argued with Lu Yu about "loyalty and filial piety", he would definitely lose. Because the current concept of "loyalty and filial piety" in the Han Dynasty has deviated from its original meaning. Although it is still called "loyalty and filial piety", it is actually like the prophecy in Jinwen Jingxue, full of all kinds of selfish desires.


    Modern Classics and Ancient Classics are indeed both classics, and there is nothing wrong with this. However, in Modern Classics, too many noble families intentionally or unintentionally mixed various prophecies into Modern Classics, and then again They tried their best to turn the Confucian classics, which originally belonged to the public, into the private knowledge of a certain family or clan, just like a scholarly clan, uniting the party and rejecting dissidents.


    ??This problem has become very serious now. It is so serious that even if Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty wanted to open a comprehensive college, he would be attacked by a group of people regardless of it. What about promoting filial piety and integrity as promised in the early Han Dynasty? What about the recommended talents? Why is it that now only people from gentry families can be considered talents and can be officials, while those in Hongdu Academy are not talents, they are all promiscuous and skilled, and cannot be officials? What is the original definition of talent? It should definitely be measured by the talent''s own ability, conduct, morality, etc. How can it be determined by where they were born?


    Then a peacemaker jumped out and asked everyone to stop arguing and fighting!


    Your Majesty, you see what Hongdu Academy has done has caused everyone to have opinions, why not withdraw? Isn''t it just a school?


    ?Everyone, how can you, as ministers, not give the emperor face like this? Your Majesty has withdrawn the academy, so everyone can stop making trouble!


    Do you have anything to say?


    The point of all contradictions seems to be Hongdu Academy. But what about actually?


    Some peacemakers are really stupid, but most peacemakers are just pretending to be stupid.


    ?It is in the interests of the "majority" to keep things quiet. If there is a real argument and the winner or loser is decided, doesn''t it mean that you need to change it? Whether it’s changing your mindset or changing your behavior, you always have to put in more effort. Many people think that moderation is compromise, or they think it is just compromise. Just like Zeng Jing, he thought he knew moderation and compromise best.


    So even now, Zeng Jing still says that ancient and modern texts are the same.


    He feels that he has compromised, or that he has compromised for those who study the modern scriptures. So what kind of trouble will those who study the ancient scriptures make? Haven''t you already admitted your mistake? He has already admitted that ancient and modern texts are the same. Isn''t this enough?


    Because in Chang''an, after a series of debates, the prophecies in this article were deleted. The Jinwen Sutra is no longer the same. Many people have begun to realize that the prophecies are false and problematic. However, Zeng Jing himself studied the Jinwen Sutra before, and it was revised and revised. Well, wouldn’t everything I learned before be in vain? Do you want to start learning all over again?


    So Zeng Jing kept silent about prophecies. He only said that modern and ancient texts are scriptures, so everyone should stop arguing and fighting.


    If the beating continues, the underwear of those who study Jinwen Jingxue will be exposed!


    The same is true for loyalty and filial piety.


    Zeng Jing was a famous "filial son" before!


    He claimed that after his parents died, he became bankrupt and even buried his parents in debt. Even though he looks well dressed now, in fact...


    ?This kind of "filial piety" is in line with the concept of "filial piety" before the Han Dynasty. The more money you spend on funerals after the death of your parents, the more "filial piety" you have.


    As for the "filial piety" of parents during their lifetime, others may see it, but no one else can enjoy it!


    Only when money is spent after death, some people can sit down and eat with a smile. Therefore, some people preach that they should spend money after death. The more money they have, the more "filial" they are. While eating with their mouths full of oil, they will praise, "What a filial son!" 』


    If Zeng Jing agrees with the new concept of "loyalty and filial piety", then he is not "responsible" to his parents, but he did not "responsible" during his lifetime but "exceeded his responsibilities" after his death. Then what he did before was not In vain again?


    At the same time, his reputation as a "filial son" will also be reduced or even questioned.


    Can Zeng Jing accept this? Therefore, Zeng Jing had to confuse the differences between modern and ancient texts, and he also had to emphasize that there was no point in arguing about loyalty and filial piety. He had to shout loudly, "Stop arguing, stop fighting!" Everyone is the same! 』


    Otherwise he will become different.


    So he didn’t let Lu Yu speak smoothly, he started to take words out of context, and he started to confuse concepts.


    It’s not that he doesn’t understand, he’s pretending to be confused.


    ?Just like some people would use novels as historical facts to argue, scold Mr. Luo''s Three Kingdoms as unscientific, and then criticize Ma Hou''s Three Kingdoms as not rigorous.


    ??Are you really confused or just pretending to be confused?


    ?There are some well-known scholars in later generations who seem to have a fair and just face, and then say that seeds are all seeds, and who produces them are not the same? Chips are all chips, aren’t they the same regardless of who made them? Medicine is all medicine. Isn’t it the same regardless of who uses the system?


    Even though these people know that they are being choked and bullied, they still shout, stop fighting, stop fighting, why should you specialize in those old crafts? If there are ready-made ones, don''t use them, isn''t it the same?


    ?Are these people really confused, or are they just pretending to be confused?


    ?There is also the classic saying, "leave the facts aside."


    Or something similar, "Let''s not talk about good or bad first", "Don''t talk about the truth first"...


    Zeng Jing must be pretending to be confused. He not only pretended not to know Lu Yu, but also pretended not to know Lu Yu''s experience, and then dug a big hole.


    ??Brother Lu Yu served as a minor official in a local county. He was not an official with Yuan Shao. He just received a share of money and grain to support his family. Then he died in the war between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan. But when Zeng Jing said this, it seemed like brother Lu Yu took the initiative to become an official in Yuan Shao, and it was Lu Zhi who died? ! Lu Zhi was not afraid of power, gave up his official position and returned to his hometown, and then turned around and asked his brother Lu Yu to become an official in Yuan Shao? What does this mean?


    Lu Zhi died of illness, so of course Lu Yu had to keep his filial piety. In addition, Lu Yu''s brother also died during the war. Lu Yu had to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the family at a young age and take care of the whole family. Finally, there was no fighting between Jizhou and Youzhou. Comparatively Once he was stable, Lu Yu could have the opportunity to leave home and travel. These, in Zeng Jing''s words, became a "long-term residence" in Shandong and a good life...


    This long-term residence is certainly remarkable.


    Is staying for one day considered a long-term residence?


    Is living for one year considered a long-term residence?


    What is the purpose of a person who has lived in Shandong for a long time coming to Chang''an?


    What is the motive of a person who has lived in Shandong for a long time to argue?


    Of course Lu Yu understood the implication, but although he understood it in his heart, he was clumsy and was not good at hurried arguments, so after being disrupted by Zeng Jing again and again, he fell into Zeng Jing''s trap. in the trap.


    ?Lu Yu described his situation in an attempt to explain the overall situation, but would the people around him really care about Lu Yu''s situation and how many bowls of noodles he had eaten?


    Many people just want to see blood.


    Zeng Jing knew this, so after he led Lu Yu on the path of self-realization, he became very relaxed and at ease...


    Come, prove that your father is your father and your brother is your brother.


    I don’t care about good or bad, past or present, or whether loyalty or filial piety is right or wrong. I just want to look at the evidence. After you prove it, your father is your father and your brother is your brother. Then we’ll talk about other things.


    ??Everyone saw Lu Yu anxious and blushing, and they burst into laughter, feeling very happy.


    ??The more anxious Lu Yu was and the more he said things were not going with the flow, the happier everyone became.


    Ha ha ha ha.


    ?Do the people watching care who wins and who loses?


    They also care, they will follow whoever wins, but what they want more is happiness, and sometimes happiness is even more important than being right.


    ?Wang Kai came late for a while, and then saw Lu Yu being embarrassed, and became furious. He turned around and saw Zeng Jing, but felt that he looked familiar. After thinking about it, he suddenly realized...


    ?Wang Kai pushed through the crowd, walked up to Zeng Jing in a few steps, grabbed Zeng Jing''s collar, and shouted, "Little thief!" So you are here! 』


    『What…what (O_o)??』Zeng Jing didn’t understand why, 『You must have recognized the wrong person! 』


    『I didn’t admit my mistake! You thief, what else do you want to steal? ! Wang Kai shouted loudly, "What?" Can you pretend to be a good person if you wear decent clothes? ! 』


    『You, you, you, you spit on others! Zeng Jing twisted Wang Kai''s hand, trying to break away from Wang Kai''s control, "You wronged me!" Unjust good people! I''m not a thief! Not a thief! 』


    ?Wang Kaiwen is not good at learning, but his family wealth is good, so he eats well and has a majestic body. How can Zeng Jing be able to break free at will?


    『What an injustice, you stole five books at the Anthology Bookstore last time! Got caught! Wang Kai still shouted, "I''m right there!" See it with your own eyes! 』


    I gave you the money! Gave money! Zeng Jing''s face was a little pale. He didn''t say whether he stole it or not, "I was paid!" 』


    ?Wang Kai was not actually present, but Wang Kai was rich, so basically he was a popular and big customer wherever he went, and this was no exception in the bookstore. So when he saw that the clerk in the bookstore was very wary of Zeng Jing''s arrival, he asked when he looked wrong. Then naturally, the clerk in the bookstore had no need to protect Zeng Jing''s secrets.


    ‘You stole five books! Then I want to pay for just one book! Got caught! Wang Kai sneered, "You call this giving money?" Can I go to your house and move all the books out of your house, and then give you money for one book? The bookstore shopkeeper was kind and didn''t delve into the matter. He didn''t ask you for money for the other four books and treated them as gifts to you. However, you were not ashamed and dared to show off here! What qualifications do you have to bark here? ! How dare you talk about loyalty and filial piety? ! Pooh! Thank you for saying you are a scholar! 』


    ?Wang Kai cursed and then pushed Zeng Jing.


    ?Zeng Jing staggered and almost fell to the ground.


    Everyone around him booed.


    Zeng Jing quickly covered his face, held his head and ran away.


    Seeing that there was no excitement to be seen, everyone around them slowly dispersed while talking about what happened just now, and then went to find the next lively place.


    ??Lu Yu stood there a little dull, "He... is he really a book thief?" 』


    Wang Kai nodded and said: "That''s right, and I stole it more than once... Well, there must be more than five books... The bookstore guy said that they kept losing books for a while, and then they started to pay attention... Brother Lu, why are you arguing with this kind of person? ? If this kind of person knew good and evil, he wouldn''t steal books! 』


    ?Lu Yu scratched his head, "I thought... forget it, I really didn''t see it..."


    (End of this chapter)