Chapter 27
What Li Mu said didn't completely subvert Kong Yingda's thoughts, but it was hard for him to accept that even the lowest businessman could become a gentleman!
Therefore, Kong Yingda stood rooted to the ground with a conflicted expression, but she did not know how to rebut Li Mu. After all, what Li Mu said was indeed reasonable and echoed Confucianism!
"Confucius was a sage who taught everyone without discrimination. His 3,000 disciples were all scholars. That's not necessarily the case. As long as people with noble moral character are respected by others, they are naturally gentlemen and businessmen. If they can read and write, they will not give up on being an official. They just have no choice. From here, you are wrong again! Confucius 'teachings of non-discrimination and equality have changed in your eyes!”
Li Mu's gaze was like a sharp sword, fiercely piercing into Kong Yingda's eyes, forcing him to take a few steps back, his face slightly pale!
" Confucius said," When three people walk together, one of them must be my teacher. Whether it's a pawn or a peddler, or a common people or a dignitary, they all have their own teachers. Why are you so prejudiced as the grandson of Confucius? Who in the world can compare to you? Confucius is so humble. Where did your virtue go? The world's understanding of the Analects of Confucius is different. They all have their reasons. They are all advising people to be moral and noble. What's the difference between right and wrong? How noble are you? Do you still think you're not wrong?!"
Li Mu continued to pursue her without giving her any time to think.
This made Kong Yingda tremble again. She took a few steps back, and her face became paler. She looked at Li Mu with fear.
"The so-called Analects of Confucius, self-cultivation is the first. Those who study the Analects of Confucius will reflect on themselves. Even Confucius would reflect three times a day, but Lord Kong, I'm afraid you don't even have a single reflection. What's the difference between you and a fox borrowing the tiger's might?”
"Me, me, me!"
Kong Yingda was forced into a corner by Li Mu. Her eyes flashed with pride, confusion, shame, and so on. She was speechless for a moment.
At this moment, Li Mu looked at Kong Yingda's reaction and smiled.
"I advise Lord Kong to first cultivate his moral character before discussing the Analects of Confucius. The Analects of Confucius cannot be compared. The only way is to abandon your identity and study three times a day. Perhaps one day, you can start a new school!”
Li Mu's words shocked everyone in the imperial court. Everyone's mouth was wide open as they stared at Li Mu in shock!
Kong Yingda didn't know what to do. Her mind was filled with thoughts as she kept asking herself if she was really wrong!
In the end, Kong Yingda lowered his head helplessly. He gave in, not to Li Mu, but to the Analects of Confucius and the truth in his heart.
He was indeed wrong. As the grandson of Confucius, he did not fully understand the true meaning of his ancestors, nor did he start to be arrogant and complacent according to the three provinces of his ancestors. He was really wrong!
"This old man was wrong. Thank you for your guidance, Ninth Prince. From today onwards, this old man will shut himself in and reflect on his mistakes.”
Kong Yingda bowed deeply to Li Mu and looked at him solemnly. She looked like she had been taught a lesson and said loudly.
"Lord Kong, you are wrong again!”
Li Mu shook his head with a smile and said lightly.
"This old man is wrong again?"
Kong Yingda's eyes widened in shock. Damn it, her heart was filled with grief and indignation. It was fine if she was educated by a little brat, but she had already admitted her mistake, and she actually said that she was wrong!
What the f * ck! Kong Yingda almost burst into tears!
"Yes, Confucius traveled all over the world and saw thousands of people in the world. He wrote the Analects of Confucius, but what's the use of you reflecting on your mistakes behind closed doors and cultivating your character? Why don't you go out on the streets and educate the people and help the poor? Of course, you have to give up on the idea of family status!”
Li Mu nodded slightly and looked at Kong Yingda with a smile. Damn it, this old man still wants to be my teacher. See if I can't be fooled by you!
"Yes, yes, yes. The ninth prince is right. This old man will definitely do as you say!”
Kong Yingda's eyes lit up when she heard Li Mu's words.
Then, he bowed to Li Shiming and said respectfully.
"Your Majesty, this old minister's knowledge is shallow, but after listening to the Ninth Prince's words, it suddenly became clear. I hope Your Majesty will allow this old minister to resign and return home to teach!”
Li Shimin:
Li Shiming was really confused. Why was he going to resign and leave after chatting for so long? What was going on?
"Ahem, dear minister, don't mess around!" Li Shi Min coughed and tried to persuade him,"Mu 'er is just a little eloquent. Don't listen to him!”
How could Li Shiming let Kong Yingda go? He was the grandson of Confucius, a great scholar. Putting him in the court was to give the hearts of the scholars in the world a sense of security. He was like a mascot. He could not let him go!
Who would have thought that Kong Yingda would glare at Li Shiming and shout.
"Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince has a deep understanding of the Analects of Confucius. How can he be spouting nonsense? I have learned a lot, so I hope Your Majesty won't spout nonsense!”
Li Shimin,[QAQ, what the f * ck is going on!]
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