In Jixia Learning Palace, Li Xiang found a spot and knelt down. Suddenly, he heard a sound.
" King Qi has arrived!"
Jixia Learning Palace had copied the teachings of the State of Chu, so King Qi would naturally attend such a grand ceremony to show his respect and to seek out talented individuals. There were two other people who had entered Jixia Learning Palace with King Qi, and neither of them were simple characters. One was Zou Ji, the prime minister of the Qi Kingdom. This was his first time participating in the Jixia debate, and the other was the famous sages Meng Ke and Meng Zi.
At this moment, the eunuch beside the King of Qi shouted,""Jixia Learning Palace's hundredth debate has officially begun. This debate is the grand ceremony to welcome Master Meng into Qi! There is no end to learning, and there is no distinction between noble and humble scholars. Everyone can challenge and contend with Master Meng!
"Teacher Meng, please begin!" After the rules were announced, many students cupped their hands and said in unison.
" Everyone..." Meng Ke bowed slightly to the students below the stage and said," The Confucianists have been established for a hundred years, and they generally advocate that the world knows about it. There is no need to repeat it over and over again. Please refute and ask questions about the differences. I will answer them."
Although Meng Ke's words seemed inappropriate, he didn't mean to boast.
The Confucians and Mohism were known as the most prominent schools of learning in the world. There was a phrase," Non-Confucians and Jimo ", which further reflected this situation.
"I am Shen Buhai. May I ask why the world is in turmoil?”A young man from one of the three Legalism sects cupped his hands and asked. "The king does not use the rites of Zhou, does not use benevolent politics, and likes to fight, so the world is in chaos.”Mencius replied without hesitation. "Rites of Zhou, benevolent government, and the well-field system? Does the Headmaster really think it's feasible?" Shen Buhai chuckled and asked. "The country has a sage king and a virtuous minister.”Meng Ke replied. "The rise and fall of the country, the Headmaster hopes that the Holy King will restore the ancient ways? This was the rule of man! However, not everyone was as wise as Yao and Shun.”Shen Buhai's witty words hit the nail on the head again. "The rule of the people naturally requires virtue. The powerful countries in the world are not strong by the way of the king. At the very least, they are stronger than Sir's political tactics.”Mencius said. "This one is warning the Headmaster that governance is the study of Legalism, not the study of politics!”When Shen Buhai heard Mencius insulting his own sect, he was instantly furious. After he finished speaking, he returned to his seat angrily. "Such Legalism is just a school of learning in troubled times.”Mencius shook his head and said.
Shen Buhai was continued. It was considered that Meng Zi had won the argument. The students who were listening to the lecture were also discussing whether it was the human or the technique that had cured him.
"Human nature is originally good. There are three schools of thought: Law, Mohism, and Military.”Mencius stroked his beard and sighed.
At this moment, someone said,"Wei Yang does not agree with Master Meng's words!" Humans are evil by nature!" Wei Yang, who was sitting behind Shen Dao, heard Meng Ke belittle the Legalism again and again. He finally couldn't hold it in anymore. He stood up and bowed before starting to argue.
"Kid, you look so excited. Which school of thought do you agree with?”Li Xiang stretched out his hand and patted a young man in front of him who kept cheering. "What? Sir, I also think that humans are evil by nature.”The young man turned around and saw a white-robed man. His heart skipped a beat as he bowed. "No need to be so polite. Which Legalism sect are you from?”Bai Shun waved his hand and asked with a smile. "Junior is not a member of the Legalism school, but of the Confucian school.”The youth shook his head and said.
"A scholar? You don't even agree with the views of your Confucian scholar, Mencius, and instead think that human nature is evil. Interesting, really interesting.”Li Xiang clapped his hands excitedly. "What's your opinion, sir? Do you think human nature is good or evil?" The young man's eyes flickered as he asked curiously. "You'll know later…Oh right, what's your name?”Li Xiang smiled mysteriously and asked.
"I am Xun Kuang from the scholarly faction!
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