allonlinenovel Chapter 95 Hengqu 4 sentences
Chapter 95 Hengqu 4 sentences
The cry of "King of Chu" was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up a storm in everyone's hearts.
Who doesn't know the name of the King of Chu these days?
The army besieged the capital, nearly causing a change of dynasty.
Although he later fled to Beining City, he forced the reigning emperor to issue an edict of self-reproach.
Subsequently, he fought several major battles in Beining City, defeating the Jurchen Tulan army one after another, and then driving the 150,000-strong allied army of Daqi into retreat, eventually becoming the ruler of Beining City.
"Is he King Qin Xuan of Chu? Our Great Qi's God of War?"
Some people exclaimed in surprise, their emotions running high.
"I heard that Beining City is now a kingdom within a city, and even the imperial court cannot govern it. This King Chu is indeed powerful."
"The Emperor of Daqi persecuted loyal officials, forcing figures like the King of Chu to flee to the northern border, which is the greatest loss for our Daqi."
A learned scholar who knew the details of the forced abdication back then couldn't help but sigh.
But even more so, there was a group of Confucian scholars who were extremely supportive of Qin Xuan.
"Your Highness, King of Chu, you have actually come to the Holy Temple!"
"King of Chu, is Beining City still peaceful? The Great Qi has no one to guard the southern border, and war is raging everywhere."
"King of Chu, do your two timeless masterpieces truly have matching lines?"
"..."
One question after another came from the people, and their heartfelt worship and support left Gurna and Cui Shiwen, the two foreigners, dumbfounded.
Because in their eyes, Qin Xuan was a traitor to the Great Qi, so why would they support Qin Xuan so much?
"Thank you all for your kindness. I will chat with you all later. Please allow me to answer the question from the Confucian Sage first."
Qin Xuan himself had not expected that he would have such a high status in the hearts of these Confucian scholars. Perhaps the biggest factor was the Beining paper!
The emergence of Beining paper made paper available to every Confucian scholar, which indirectly broke the control of aristocratic clans over scholars.
The scene gradually quieted down, and many Confucian scholars were curious whether the dignified King of Chu would give a different answer.
The Confucian sage smiled and showed no remorse for exposing Qin Xuan's true identity.
However, his eyes, which had seen all the world, now held a hint of appreciation and admiration for talent that even Qin Xuan had not noticed.
If a person can gain the love and support of most people, it has already proven that the person is extraordinary.
"The Confucian sage asked me why I read books. Before that, I had never thought about this question."
Qin Xuan spoke, his voice light and composed: "But when I think back, it seems that at first I went to school just because my parents wanted me to, but later I went to school so that I could achieve something and not be outdone by others."
Everyone knew that the "others" he referred to were the other princes of the Great Qi Dynasty.
"But when I was stationed at the border and saw the people of Daqi dying in war and soldiers sacrificing their lives for the country, I realized that studying was for the purpose of protecting the country and reducing the number of deaths."
This has resonated with many people.
Which scholar was not required to study by his parents at birth?
As they grew up and developed their own ideals and ambitions, they became even more diligent.
"Hmph, enough nonsense. Who doesn't understand these principles?"
Cui Shiwen sneered inwardly, quite disdainful of Qin Xuan's words.
But Gourner, Pan Ruoan, and most of the great Confucian scholars present nodded unconsciously.
In this world, only the truth can truly move people.
"So what about you now? Why are you studying?"
The Confucian sage clearly appreciated Qin Xuan's words, which, though straightforward, were heartfelt and sincere.
Qin Xuan hesitated for a moment, then spoke:
"Establish a heart for heaven and earth!"
"Establish a destiny for the people!"
"To carry on the legacy of the saints!"
"To establish a balance of power for all generations!"
Qin Xuan's voice wasn't loud, but when he uttered those four sentences, it was as if a resounding bell rang in everyone's mind.
A surge of heroic spirit rushed to their heads, and many people were instantly filled with excitement, feeling utterly overwhelmed.
Cui Shiwen was stunned, his mouth agape, his eyes wide open, and his scalp tingling.
Gurna shuddered, his blood rushing to his head as if it were accelerating within him.
Pan Ruoan trembled slightly and took deep breaths repeatedly. These four sentences were like the light of the beginning of heaven and earth, giving him an instant feeling of enlightenment.
Bai Mufeng was stunned, standing there motionless, tears streaming down his face.
He neither held an official position nor wrote any books. Although he followed the Confucian sage and possessed unparalleled talent, he could never find his way forward.
At that moment, Bai Mufeng had an epiphany.
Time seemed to stand still at that moment, and everyone's eyes were focused on Qin Xuan alone.
Even the Confucian sage was startled at this moment, and then revealed a hint of praise and admiration.
He bowed to Qin Xuan and said, "These four lines are worthy of being enshrined in the Holy Temple!"
Instantly, all the Confucian scholars in the audience gasped.
This is a sacred temple, dedicated to Confucius. Even Confucius, as a sage of his time, never left a single word or phrase in the temple.
"The King of Chu's talent is so highly praised that even the Confucian sage praises him so much!"
"In this world, which scholar can enjoy such glory?"
"Everyone says that the King of Chu was a military genius, but we never expected that he would also have such talent in the literary field. We are all in awe!"
"..."
Countless Confucian scholars were deeply moved. At this moment, Qin Xuan undoubtedly became the most outstanding among Confucian scholars.
"Your Highness, has the Confucian sage agreed to go to our Beining City?"
Looking at the fervent gazes of the Confucian scholars, and then at the gentle expression of the Confucian sage as if he were looking at his own son, Zhao Luoying couldn't help but ask.
Qin Xuan nodded: "Yes, he did agree."
Since the four sentences of Hengqu have been incorporated into the Temple of Confucius, the publication of this "Confucianism" naturally ended up in Beining City.
"That's wonderful! From now on, our Beining City will have countless scholars."
Zhao Luoying was overjoyed.
"Your Highness, do you not blame me for exposing your identity?"
At this moment, the Confucian sage had already walked over gracefully.
Qin Xuan hurriedly stepped forward to greet him, bowing and saying, "I dare not speculate on the actions of a sage, but as the saying goes, 'Heaven bestows great men upon them, first subjecting them to hunger, toil, and mental hardship.' I suppose the incident in the City of Sin was also intentionally orchestrated by the Confucian Sage!"
How clever Qin Xuan is!
He had already guessed these things from the attitude that the Confucian sage had shown today.
Beining City is too sensitive, and it is also known as a country within a city. If Qin Xuan cannot even resolve a few rumors, the Confucian Sage will naturally not go there.
"With you in Daqi, I can rest assured."
The Confucian sage smiled slightly and continued, "King Chu cares about the world. I am willing to go to Beining City to give lectures, but the publication of 'Confucianism' must be done as King Chu has said."
"Please rest assured, Confucian Sage, your student will certainly not let down the scholars of the world."
Qin Xuan knew that although Zhang Zai's four lines were amazing, what could truly preserve the memory of the Confucian sage was movable type printing and Beining paper.
Fortunately, both of these are now mature. Once the Confucian sage arrives in Beining City and has seen them, let alone three months, the Confucian scholar will probably never want to leave Beining City again in his lifetime.
Moreover, at that very moment, Beining College was under construction in Beining City. It was a state-of-the-art institution that far surpassed all other colleges at the time.
Inside, there are not only cement-paved roads, but also windows made of glass.
Indeed, after a series of trials and failures, the glass finally went live, as if it were all part of a preordained ceremony to welcome the arrival of the Confucian sage.