Although Confucianism alone brings convenience and benefits to the rulers to a certain extent.

But it also kills all people's other ideas and hinders the development of society, which inevitably makes people feel a little sad.

In Yang Fan's view, the contending of a hundred schools of thought is the demeanor of the wandering Tang Dynasty.

However, Yang Fan's words made Changsun Chong smile with a successful treacherous plan.

After all, since Dong Zhongshu's "destroying all schools of thought and respecting Confucianism alone" was adopted by Emperor Wu of Han.

Confucianism has been regarded as the main idea of ​​governing the country in all dynasties. As long as you want to stay in the officialdom, you have to keep up with the pace of Confucianism.

Now that Yang Fan is blatantly advocating the theory of hundreds of schools, isn’t this a slap in the face?

What's more, Kong Yingda, a representative of Confucianism, is here. Changsun Chong's purpose is to let Kong Yingda deal with Yang Fan.

Seeing that Changsun Chong led the problem out, he stood by and watched. Kong Yingda looked helpless, turned to look at Yang Fan, and said with a sigh:

"Sir Shangshu, Confucianism as the concept of governing the country is His Majesty's will and the foundation for teaching all the people. If this imperial examination reform is ruthless, is this a bit inappropriate?"

Regarding this great scholar who had already spread all over the world, Yang Fan did not intend to give in, but shook his head and said, "Mr. Kong is such a bad word! This official did not deny the role of Confucianism, nor would it change the status of Confucianism, but only took the strengths of hundreds of schools of thought to serve the Tang Dynasty."

"The core of Confucianism is loyalty, righteousness, benevolence, filial piety, etiquette, wisdom, trustworthiness... I think this is an extremely good value, it embodies the Confucian idea of ​​benevolence and tolerance."

"However, due to the changes in history, Confucianism has been tampered with by those with ulterior motives and has become a tool to rule the people."

"It is undeniable that Confucianism plays a hierarchical aspect in maintaining the stability of the ruling class."

"But these tampered Confucian theories have been promoted by some people with ulterior motives, which have made the entire Huaxia nation stand up and become rigid in thought."

"You can think about it carefully. Are other miscellaneous studies and ideas really useless?"

"If we also promote the reform of the imperial examination with old ideas, it will lose the meaning of the reform and go against the original intention of the imperial examination reform."

"What's more, there has never been any unchanging thoughts in this world. Only by broadening our thinking and keeping pace with the times can we push the Tang Dynasty to the top of the world and make the Tang Dynasty full of infinite vitality."

"Survival of the fittest is the law of the jungle, and we are living flesh and blood, and it is impossible for us to eat raw meat and drink blood like animals without wisdom."

"Every theory and every thought must be constantly improved according to the development of society. This is the tolerance that a true sage should have."

"Now the prosperous scene of the Tang Dynasty has emerged, and the momentum of all countries coming to court has been established. Of course, it must reflect the tolerance of the great and tolerant and tolerance of the great country of the Heavenly Kingdom."

"Now it is just a matter of abandoning the view of one family and allowing all kinds of miscellaneous studies to better serve the Tang Dynasty. What's wrong with that?"

"If everyone regards Confucianism as the knife of the ruler, kills all different ideas, and makes the people dare not think or do it like livestock, what is the difference between this and the executioner?"

This bold statement that made everyone present almost shocked the chin.

Kong Yingda was even more shocked.

He lived at such a long time and spent his whole life promoting Confucianism.

But now some people say that his Confucianism is an executioner who kills thoughts. How could he bear it? The shock in his heart is so great!

But Kong Yingda had no way to refute it.

As a true scholar and a loyal Confucian inheritor, Kong Yingda actually understands it very well.

After the continuous tampering of imperial power, how narrow the limitations of Confucianism are now has become a tool for cooperating with the rulers to consolidate the regime.

And true Confucianism has long been thrown away.

Can't Kong Yingda understand this question?

Actually, it's not...

Not to mention Kong Yingda, everyone here understood it very well, but no one wanted to say it.

What is the reason for that?

Actually very simple!

Because everyone is afraid of the power of the ruling class, and even more because they are vested interests under the rule of castrated Confucianism.

As long as you believe in Confucianism, you will gain the trust of the rulers. Promotion, wealth, fame and fortune will no longer be a dream, but also a tradition followed by all dynasties.

In fact, the rulers do not care what theory the state uses to rule.

As long as this set of doctrines and ideas can make the people obey discipline.

Don’t let the people think about what they have or not all day long, that is the best idea.

In this case, a deformed idea will be born. As long as anyone dares to question Confucianism, he will be against the upper class!

As long as scholars are concerned about learning the ways of Confucius and Mencius, rising to the upper class of society, participating in the management of rulers, and acquiesce to Confucianism as the basic idea of ​​the country.

For a moment, the entire Zhengtang fell into silence and became silent.

Yang Fan stretched his waist, looked at the dumb people, and asked with a smile: "What do you think I have? Do you think I am so thunderous and refreshing?"

Everyone was speechless.

Obviously, they all heard what Yang Fan said, but they also found it incredible.

After all, Yang Fan wanted to change and criticize not only the ancestors, but also the saint Confucius.

More importantly,

Changsun Chong frowned, stared at Yang Fan, and said in a deep voice: "Marquis Zhongyi, you are simply unreasonable. Don't think that you have some talent to question the thoughts of the sages. I must report to Your Majesty..."

Kong Yingda also quickly advised: "Marquis Zhongyi, your shocking words are too outrageous. Let's discuss them here. If they are spread, public opinion will surely arise everywhere. Be cautious."

This is actually good intentions, Kong Yingda's love for Yang Fan. After all, Yang Fan has kindness to his Kong family.

But it is too bold to deny the ruling class that blatantly regards the thoughts of Confucian sages as the concept of governing the country!

What is the thought of Confucian sages?

That is to say, every word of the sage is correct and every thought is the most advanced.

Later generations can only study, remember, and practice what the sages say with infinite admiration, without any doubt.

But Yang Fan actually dared to raise doubts and even denied the situation of being the only one who respected Confucianism since the Han Dynasty.

I don’t know if it’s ignorance or taking it for granted!

Unfortunately, no one can refute what Yang Fan said.

Yang Fan looked around, stretched his waist, leaned his upper body against the back of the chair, and said with a smile: "Old Kong, look, this is the face of your Confucian children. Your Confucian sages and teachers are the eternal truth. Everyone must believe in him. He is always right and never makes mistakes. If anyone dares to question it, then he is disrespectful."

"The times are developing. We cannot keep moving forward. We cannot say that as long as it is contrary to Confucianism, we must face this prejudice!"

Kong Yingda frowned, stared at Yang Fan, and said in a deep voice: "It is Your Majesty's will to take Confucianism as the basis. If we change without authorization, wouldn't we be attacked by the crowd?"

Kong Yingda's indifferent words made everyone a little confused.

Shouldn't this representative Confucian figure be furious? Why don't you look very angry?

Especially Changsun Chong, who originally wanted to provoke the relationship between Kong Yingda and Yang Fan, did not achieve the expected results.

Yang Fan also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. This great scholar of the Shilin did not disappoint him.

Kong Yingda is not the kind of elm-head who only knows how to study hard. As long as Kong Yingda does not explicitly object, this is nothing.

So Yang Fan smiled and said, "Old Confucius, I did not deny the Confucian concept of governing the country, but felt that other ideas should not be denied."

"Law can make society more stable, and agriculture can make people eat and wear warmth... No matter what theory it is, existence is reasonable. Why don't we make contributions to the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty?"

Kong Yingda was silent!

As a true great Confucian scholar and the perfect heir to Confucianism, he actually understands it very well.

How narrow the limitations of Confucianism are today are completely the product of castration from the real Confucianism through cooperating with the rulers to consolidate the foundation of the ruler.

Without the weapons manufactured and improved by the Mohist school, the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty would not have had an invincible military attack.

Without the conscientious work of the farmer, how could the people eat and wear a good meal...

Who dares to deny the function of other theories?

For a moment, the entire conference room was silent.

Finally, Li Yifu first spoke: "Since Qin, although the theories of various schools have gradually withdrawn from the horizons of scholars, it is undeniable that all aspects of our lives cannot be separated from the theories of various schools, so Lord Shangshu absolutely supports this proposal."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone here also began to support them.

Since Kong Yingda, a representative figure of Confucianism, did not express his opposition clearly, others have no reason to refute it.

What's more, it is not their turn to worry about it in the end.

Of course, the most miserable thing is Changsun Chong. Every time he made things difficult for Yang Fan, Feng Qingyun Dan turned into invisible, making him angry.

The most difficult level has passed, and Yang Fan's passion and ambition suddenly rose from his chest, giving a sense of guidance.

After looking around for a week, he asked again with confidence: "Please read carefully the "Imperial Examination Manual" in your hand. If you have any questions or any suggestions, you can put forward them and I will answer them on the spot."

This method of equal communication made everyone feel very novel. Li Yifu looked carefully for a while and asked: "Sir Shangshu, this "Imperial Examination Manual" is well organized and arranged rigorously, and is almost comprehensive in all aspects. The officials admired him, but the officials were a little confused. Please answer the questions."

"This "Imperial Examination Manual" states that the entire imperial examination will be divided into three stages: the provincial examination, the imperial examination and the palace examination. Only by getting a good ranking can you be eligible for the next stage of the examination. This is in line with the selection of the best, and the subordinates think it is very reasonable."

"But such a segmentation also shows that this imperial examination requires several rounds of selection, which requires extremely meticulous organization and planning and sufficient time to prepare."

"As shown below, it will take at least four or five months to select, but now there are only two months before the Spring Examination exam, so it is obviously too late. I don't know how to handle this year's Spring Examination exam?"

Unexpectedly, Li Yifu could see through the key points at a glance, and really wanted to give him a thumbs up.
To be continued...