mtl008 Chapter 41 Supporting His Reform
Chapter 41 Supporting His Reform
No one knows what the two discussed.
However, when Chunyu Yue left Tang Yu, he had a big smile on his face and a smug expression on his face.
Tang Yu, who had always been indifferent to Confucianism, actually personally escorted Chunyu Yue outside this time.
Tang Yu was clearly very satisfied with this collaboration.
This was a perfect win-win deal, and both parties were very satisfied.
……
The following day, seemingly driven by the Confucian scholars, the news began to spread rapidly throughout the Qin state.
Everyone knows that Confucianism accounts for a very large proportion of the assessment for this official appointment, so it can be said that this assessment is once again an assessment of Confucianism.
Many students who take Confucianism as their guiding principle are quite proud of themselves.
"Fortunately, I had anticipated this beforehand and memorized the contents of the Four Books and Five Classics, as well as the works of Confucius, Mencius, and the Analects!"
"So even the Qin state used Confucian knowledge in its official assessments!"
"It has to be Confucianism. Even all the other schools of thought combined don't have its orthodox status!"
The whispers of the common people reached the ears of the Confucian disciples who had been sent out to gather information.
They were grinning from ear to ear, after all, wasn't this exactly the goal and effect they had been pursuing all along?
Everyone rushed to Chunyu Yue's residence to report this good news.
"Excellent! It seems my efforts have not been in vain, yielding immediate results! The position of leader among the hundred schools of thought is undoubtedly rightfully mine, Confucianism!"
"Everyone! Our plan is about to succeed! We, the Confucianists, have finally waited for this day!"
"At that time, all of us will be superior to the other schools of thought!"
Amidst the cheers, a rather unusual voice emerged.
"Dr. Chun, are you sure Tang Yu really agreed and didn't notice anything unusual?"
What do you mean...?
The Confucian scholar was about to reprimand him when he heard this, but he turned his head away and silently shut his mouth.
The speaker was Kong Feng, a collateral descendant of Confucius!
Although the other party does not hold the orthodox position of Confucius' direct lineage within Confucianism, they are still more than capable of competing with them.
After all, the Analects they are now promoting is the saying of their ancestors, and the sage they are trying to create is also their grandfather.
Kong Rong recalled the scene from that day when Tang Yu misinterpreted the meaning of the Analects.
Although Kong Rong didn't know whether Tang Yu did it intentionally or not, he could still detect a faint hostility in Tang Yu's words.
He was somewhat curious. Did Tang Yu really not notice anything unusual? Or had he been bribed by Chunyu Yue's gifts?
When Chunyu Yue saw that Kong Rong suspected him, even though Kong Rong was a descendant of Confucius, he could not tolerate it.
"Kong Rong, you're wrong. You probably have no idea what I've actually sacrificed?"
"That Tang Yu is truly asking for an exorbitant price! He actually wants Confucian officials to support his proposed reforms in the imperial court!!!"
"political reform??"
"Yes, reform!!"
Chunyu Yue nodded heavily, raising his voice by two octaves.
Kong Rong fell silent after hearing this; he now understood why Tang Yu had agreed.
It turns out that the exchange of benefits this time was simply too great; you have to understand, this is a reform!
The previous reformer was Gongsun Yang, who was executed by being torn apart by chariots.
It seems that although Tang Yu wanted to reform the laws, he did not want this outcome, which is why he came to find his Confucian followers.
"Lord Chun, how exactly did Tang Yu implement his reforms?"
"That's right. The last reforms by Lord Shang Yang brought about tremendous changes in the Qin state."
"What exactly is Tang Yu trying to do?"
Hearing the doubts of his many subordinates, Chunyu Yue smiled helplessly.
"I don't know what kind of magic he's going to use; he didn't tell me."
"However, he told me that if we want to make Confucian knowledge and status more secure in the content of this exam."
"We must fully support his reforms at the morning court session two days from now!"
Everyone fell silent; it was clear that Tang Yu had them completely under his control.
But one of them raised his hand, seemingly quite dissatisfied.
"Lord Chunyu Yue, now that we know he wants to implement reforms, why don't you spread this news?"
"Even if we support him in court, if the other officials are prepared, his reforms will still fail!"
"You... hey!"
After glancing at the man, Chunyu Yue let out another long sigh.
He now understood why his people's plans were going so difficult—it was because there were too many idiots like that in the team!
"Do you think people are fools? Tang Yu told me that if I am the only one who knows about this reform besides His Majesty, I can tell the rest of the Confucian scholars."
"But if this reform fails, no matter the reason, this cooperation will be impossible!"
"So if we cooperate with Tang Yu and honestly support his reforms, it will be a win-win situation. But if we try to trip him up, it will definitely be a lose-lose situation!"
"This……"
After a long silence, all the Confucian disciples looked at each other.
"I agree! Let's implement reforms then, we support him!"
Their eyes were filled with determination, even though they didn't know the details of Tang Yu's reforms.
But in order to create a Confucian sage, they were willing to take this risk!
Moreover, when Fusu ascends the throne and Confucianism becomes the orthodox ideology of Qin, all these sacrifices and efforts will seem even more worthwhile!
"Mr. Tang, I truly did not expect that the seemingly honest Confucian scholars would have such grand ambitions!"
While playing chess with Tang Yu, Ying Zheng ate French fries, and Tang Yu said:
"Your Majesty, this is what they mean by 'the righteous are often butchers, and the learned are often ungrateful'!"
"Furthermore, does Your Majesty really think that governing a country has anything to do with Confucianism? Does being an official really have a very strong connection with Confucianism?"
Ying Zheng pondered for a couple of seconds, then looked at Tang Yu with a smile on his lips.
"I understand what Mr. Tang means. The Confucian school has indeed overstepped its bounds!"
"They just need to be our tools. We use them when we need them, and if we don't need them, they should stay put."
"But what if they don't do as you say, sir?"
After Tang Yu finished speaking, he removed one of Ying Zheng's chess pieces, and Ying Zheng was greatly shocked when he saw the chessboard.
"Mr. Tang, it's been a few days since I last saw you; your chess skills have improved somewhat!"
"Your Majesty is joking. Actually, there is another way to win."
Ying Zheng was somewhat puzzled. Was Tang Yu answering his question?
"What do you mean by that, Imperial Advisor?"
"His Majesty will know in the future."