Chapter 926

At this time, everyone did not speak, and all looked in front of them. Some people are curious, some people are ready to watch the show. But that Linghu Shaohua seemed very happy.

Liu Jie looked at Meng Chang, his expression was ugly and he looked forward to it. He ran into walls one after another, but Liu Jie himself was at a loss as to why this happened.

Meng Chang turned to look at Liu Jie, and said, "Liu Daoyou, first of all, I would like to say that your thinking is so good that even I have to admire it. Your thinking takes a different approach, but it almost expounds the truth of heaven, earth and man.

If you only talk about the thought itself, your thought is excellent, even surpassing most of the thoughts.

However, your mind cannot be used. Really, I'm not the only one who said it, but many people said it.

I think fellow Taoists should have experienced this many times:

That is, when discussing with the king, everyone welcomes it and talks very well; but when it comes to actual implementation, all the kings will reject the thoughts of fellow Taoists. There will even be many kings who wish to drive fellow Taoists away immediately, almost sending soldiers to escort them away.

There should be many such examples, right? "

Liu Jie took a deep breath, with a slightly sad expression on his face: "There are more than a few, almost often!"

"That's right!" As soon as Meng Chang said this, even He Zhiguo rolled his eyes a little - did you ever speak like that? This is simply adding salt to the wound.

However, before everyone could open their mouths, Meng Chang began to explain: "Actually, the reason is very simple, and it lies in what fellow Taoists said 'human nature is inherently evil'.

It's not about the thoughts of fellow Taoists, but about the slogan. "

"Slogan?" Liu Jie was stunned.

However, He Zhiguo suddenly realized, and immediately said: "I seem to understand a little bit."

As a politician, He Zhiguo was only shocked by Liu Jie's thoughts before, but did not think deeply. Now that he mentioned something, He Zhiguo immediately reacted.

But immediately, He Zhiguo gave Liu Jie a smile, but did not speak, but waited for Meng Chang's explanation.

Meng Chang looked at He Zhiguo, looked at Liu Jie, looked around, and said slowly: "Actually, there are two reasons.

The first point is superficial. It lies in the slogan of "human nature is evil". All of us here are masters and scholars, and we all have enough knowledge to understand the saying and core of the idea that human nature is inherently evil. But ordinary people can't!

You can't expect ordinary people to understand that deep meaning.

To educate ordinary people, what is needed is the language and teachings that are easy to understand, even the most straightforward, and the kind that have no differences.

Obviously, for this alone, Liu Jie's thoughts cannot be used to govern the country.

Moreover, because the people's understanding is limited, they will really take "human nature is evil" as their purpose, which will cause great social turmoil! "

He Zhiguo nodded slowly. Everyone around nodded slowly.

However, Liu Jie's body shook for a while. It turns out that the biggest problem is actually here; but 'human nature is inherently evil' is one of the cores of my thinking, and I can't change it at all. Could it be that one's own thoughts are destined to be unable to implement and govern the country?

Deep in his heart, Liu Jie was roaring! Is it possible that the idea that has been persisted for hundreds of years will die like this?

But Meng Chang did not stop there, but continued: "In addition, there is a second point. The second point involves the issue of the rule itself.

For kings, what they need are obedient and obedient citizens, not vigilant, keen and intelligent people.

In fact, we all know that the statement that human nature is inherently good is itself the biggest lie. This statement can ensure that all the people become obedient citizens to the greatest extent, and make it easier for them to accept the idea of ​​loyalty to the monarch and patriotism. And this idea is very likely to carry through a person's life, and he will believe in his own thoughts until death!

On the contrary, the saying that human nature is inherently evil will stimulate people's thinking and awakening. And this is obviously not acceptable to the king.

What's more, your theory itself reaches out to the world, allowing people to practice quickly, and it also deepens the danger.

Put it this way: Your doctrine has an inherent potential to incite popular rebellion. So, can you understand? "

Liu Jie only felt that his whole body was on the verge of collapse, so it was so, so it was so, so it was impossible for his own thinking and academics to have a way out!

The faces of many scholars around are a little gloomy! They understand these principles, but they are helpless in the face of reality. After all, this is the era of nations, and the power of individuals is too small. Monarchs, kings, dictators, etc., are the darlings of today's age.

Just when Liu Jie was a little desperate, he suddenly felt a pair of hands holding his shoulders. Turning around, he saw He Zhiguo's smile.

Liu Jie was a little puzzled. Do you still want my thoughts like this in the Shang Dynasty?

But He Zhiguo said slowly: "Liu Jie, I suddenly discovered that our Shang Dynasty needs your kind of thinking. Don't be surprised, there is one thing that has not been told to everyone.

In fact, shortly after the establishment of the Shang Dynasty, King Xian launched an ideological emancipation movement, which has continued to this day and will continue to continue.

Openness and freedom are the foundation of the Shang Dynasty.

Self-confidence and self-improvement are the national declarations of the Shang Dynasty.

Our virtuous king has not been enthroned so far, not because he does not know the benefits of being enthroned, but because he does not want such benefits.

Maybe many people don't understand this idea, and to be honest, I don't understand this idea very well. But I think, our virtuous king has a saying that everyone can use as a reference:

I have seen all kinds of countries subjugated, but I have never seen a country subjugated because of education.

These are the words of King Xian. "

He Zhiguo let go of the hands supporting Liu Jie, and walked slowly around the venue with his hands behind his back, his words were sonorous and forceful: "Borrowing Guo Xun's original words, many countries will perish, why?

At the beginning, when the Shang Dynasty was founded, the virtuous king also thought about why all countries would eventually perish. And almost all countries perish with a fixed pattern:

Corruption, people living in dire straits, the country is fragile and decayed, and finally collapsed!

Why is this so?

We still don't have an answer. But the virtuous king said, it is education! It's talent! It's the people!

When a country loses the support of its people, its collapse is inevitable. And how to ensure the development of the people? Stupid policy? Obviously not!

Therefore, the Shang Dynasty adopted universal education. Education is the foundation. If death cannot be avoided in the end, then we also hope to make a try.

Moreover, if we must perish, we would rather choose 'perish by strength' than 'perish by weakness'.

A truly great country is neither the kind of powerful country with a territory of millions, nor does it bother to continue the glory of others.

A truly great country, be unique!

The Shang Dynasty was such a country! "

The sonorous tone stirred in the night sky and left ripples in everyone's heart. Unknowingly, the eyes of everyone looking at everyone in the Shang Dynasty began to change. A little respect, brewing.

Suddenly, Liu Jie walked up to He Zhiguo, "Minister He, can I...can I become a citizen?"

"Of course. Just relying on the thoughts of fellow Taoists, it is enough to obtain the citizenship of the Shang Dynasty. However, if you want to become a citizen of the Shang Dynasty, you need to make certain guarantees.

Not an oath, just a verbal promise.

Guaranteed not to harm the national interests of the Shang Dynasty, guaranteed to help citizens belonging to the Shang Dynasty when possible, guaranteed to abide by the law, guaranteed..."

A series of guarantees, involving the constitution, responsibilities and obligations, and so on. However, after hearing these so-called guarantees, Liu Jie did not hesitate and immediately made a guarantee.

He Zhiguo also fulfilled his promise and immediately stated: As long as he returns to the Shang Dynasty, he will formally apply for the citizenship of Shangchao; right now, a temporary citizenship certificate can be issued.

"I... want to visit the Shang Dynasty." Meng Chang was also moved.

"Then welcome." He Zhiguo nodded immediately. But sorry, no invitations or anything!

But I want an invitation or something. Meng Chang looked at He Zhiguo eagerly—a scholar or something, it's best to save face.

He Zhiguo pretended not to understand Meng Chang's eyes, but turned his head to look around, and said loudly, "Everyone, the exchange will continue tonight. On behalf of the Shang Dynasty, I will extend an invitation to those who perform well."

When Meng Chang heard it, he immediately understood. Immediately said: "He Daoyou, what I inherit is a branch of Confucianism that emphasizes righteousness.

There is righteousness between the heaven and the earth, which cannot be detected or heard. It seems to exist but not to exist. It can only be sensed with the heart.

Those who have achieved greatness and righteousness will be hard to invade by evil and evil, and will not be hurt by evil spirits. Even if you walk between mountains of knives and seas of fire, you will be unscathed.

He is famous for righteousness..."

Meng Chang started talking cracklingly, and He Zhiguo nodded after listening. That's right, although this Meng Chang has a bad temper, he has a good heart, and this kind of righteousness is exactly what the Shang Dynasty needs - because the inner alchemy of Lingtai needs this!

He Zhiguo immediately sent out the invitation, and Meng Chang finally had a bright face.

After Meng Chang, everyone became lively again, and the atmosphere was more active than the previous few days. He Zhiguo's speech inspired the inner yearning of scholars.

One night passed, and this night, He Zhiguo actually invited a total of 12 scholars, all of whom were extraordinary.

But after the discussion last night, He Zhiguo already felt: there are no new ideas here, maybe it's time to leave.

And by this time, He Zhiguo felt that the collected ideas were almost enough for the Shang Dynasty to use. However, based on the principle of the more the better, and the plan to visit the Great Zhou Dynasty, He Zhiguo is already planning, should he leave now?

But Linghu Zhenwu held back He Zhiguo—Old He, our great emperor has to come here in person, I've given you all the face, just wait.

People have talked about this, what else can He Zhiguo do, he can only agree. It's just that it seems that there are still seven or eight days to wait, so what are you doing with all this time?

Yes, in exchange for elixir seeds that can be planted, elixir roots that can be propagated, and more.

So from the next day, He Zhiguo began to exchange only elixir seeds, etc., on the grounds that there were not many resources. Although so many people have complaints, they can understand that good things are limited after all. Moreover, although the prices of those items in the Shang Dynasty were a bit high (not generally high), they were traded in gold after all, which was quite acceptable.

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In the early dynasty, the Shang Dynasty began a day of discussion.

Xia Qingqing sat on top, wearing a majestic long skirt, with a sword hanging from her waist, and quietly glanced around.

What everyone is discussing today is the new national strategy proposed by Zhu Chongde last night, Yan Ze'an, Xu Ren, and Li Yuanming and others.

Expand, expand, expand!

The development model of the Shang Dynasty was destined to be unable to slow down; and Xia Qingqing and others did not understand Li Xian's strategy very well, so they had no choice but to choose this new, simple and crude strategy - expansion.

External expansion was used to increase the actual influence and scope of actual control of the Shang Dynasty, so as to "dilute" domestic contradictions and crises in disguise.

Although the rapid development of the Shang Dynasty was prosperous, the crisis was not small. Especially the current drought and war in Panyingzhou have also put great pressure on the Shang Dynasty.

Also, although the countries dare not do anything with the Shang Dynasty on the surface, there are also many stumbling blocks in the dark!

In fact, countries are very panic about the current Shang Dynasty.

First of all, Li Xian was injured but not dead. This is a very serious crisis. Everyone can imagine that once Li Xian wakes up, the whole Yingzhou will face unpredictable changes.

Secondly, Xia Qingqing is in power. This woman's tough wrists and political savvy far exceed ordinary people's expectations. In just a few days, the Shang Dynasty recovered from the chaos.

Third, crises are also opportunities. This assassination incident seemed to have awakened the hearts of the people of the Shang Dynasty, and the Shang Dynasty was undergoing a strange change. This change has made the surrounding countries feel a deep crisis!

Fourth, in order to pass on the domestic crisis, the Shang Dynasty must of course harm the interests of foreign countries. This is something you don't have to think about! Therefore, countries will certainly not relax.

Moreover, during the attack on Bian State, everyone saw the powerful military power of the Shang Dynasty.

And the Shang Dynasty still had the investment plan that Li Xian had left behind.

Fifth, everyone still covets everything about the Shang Dynasty!

These and more problems have led to the current situation in Yingzhou. And there are all kinds of intricate relationships between countries, which makes the problem very complicated.

Not only that, Li Xian also asked Yan Ze'an and Li Yuanming to promise "technical rewards" to the Eastern and Western Chu, Zhao, and Wei countries respectively, encouraging the four countries to fight each other, making the situation even more chaotic.

Oh, the inland area of ​​Yingzhou has been in drought for more than two consecutive years, and food production has long since ceased. This made the situation in Yingzhou even more turbulent. The war never stopped.

Under such circumstances, the Shang Dynasty is preparing to make another move—the economic expansion plan is being discussed in the court.

More markets, more capital, more force, more talents... In the end, everything is: to expand the economy of the Shang Dynasty from the inside to the outside.

In the past, although the Shang Dynasty developed its economy externally, it still focused more on internal improvement. Right now, it is necessary to incorporate the entire Yingzhou into the economic system of the Shang Dynasty through financial means!

This plan is too huge, even Li Xian does not have the guts. However, Xia Qingqing did! In other words, Xia Qingqing had no choice now.

After discussing until noon, and after agreeing on the details, Xia Qingqing finally gave the order: Shang Dynasty, officially opened a new economic model.