After Xu Yan and Yihu had finished talking, he went to the Zither Heart Building.
At this moment, his little chef, Fairy Mu Yu, had yet to rest. She had been waiting for him to return.
Of course, Fairy Sunset Rain couldn't sleep even if she wasn't waiting for Xu Yan to return.
After all, what happened today was too dreamy.
She had never thought that she would be able to go to the palace one day to prepare meals for the emperor.
Such an experience was enough for her to remember for the rest of her life.
"However, please punish me, Family Head. Without your permission, Mu Yu secretly taught the cooking method in the iron pot and the method of flour fermentation to the palace chefs in the palace. I hope Family Head won't blame me.”
After Xu Yan returned to the Zither Heart Building, the little chef knelt down pitifully and apologized to Xu Yan.
After all, cooking in an iron pot and flour fermentation were both worth thousands of gold. They were also one of the secrets of Xiaoxiang Restaurant that could crush other Nvlu restaurants.
Now that she had taught it to him privately, Kante felt uneasy.
"Punishment?"
"Punishment is definitely a punishment. Let's see how I punish you today.”
Xu Yan saw the little chef kneeling there full of temptation and laughed. Then, like a hungry wolf, he pounced on her.
For a moment, the entire Zither Heart Building was filled with cries of punishment and begging for mercy.
Yes, praise this era!
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Late at night, in the Great Han Imperial Palace.
Jiaofang Palace!
That night, the young emperor of the Han Dynasty, Liu Che, also found it hard to fall asleep.
Because he had been shocked by too many things during the day, so much so that his mind kept flashing with scenes from the day and Xu Yan's words.
"If there are ghosts and gods in the world, they must have their own emotions, selfishness, and needs. Otherwise, how are they different from the stubborn stone?”
"A stubborn stone without emotions naturally wouldn't care about the sacrifices and beliefs of the people.”
" On the other hand, if the ghosts and deities have their own thoughts, emotions, selfishness, needs, and irresistible strength and techniques, they need the sacrifices and beliefs of the people.”
"Ghosts and deities can rule the world by themselves and manifest themselves in the human world. They can eat the three animals, enjoy sacrifices, raise all living beings, harvest faith, and take the entire world into their pockets. Why do they need the emperor and ministers?”
"Your Majesty, do you think there are ghosts and gods in this world?”
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"If one day, Your Majesty can make the people of the world believe that when they encounter danger and difficulties, no matter when, where, or what, the Great Han will always be their strong backing. The Imperial Court would not fear difficulties and dangers. No matter how great the price was, they would definitely save them.”
"Then they will no longer believe in ghosts and gods, but in His Majesty and the Great Han Imperial Court.”
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"The Five Classics and Six Arts of Confucianism, none of them originated from Confucianism. Isn't this cheating the world to gain fame?”
"There are so many sages in the scholarly faction, but has any of them managed to rule the world?”
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"I, Xu Yan, have been studying hundreds of schools since I was young.”
"I currently have seven chapters on 'Politics',' Law','Technology',' Eduation','Ediction',' Military 'and' Culture'. They have more than 1.6 million words and can strengthen the country, the army, the people, and the world, creating the foundation of the Great Han Dynasty.”
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"What can really be used to govern a country is not a certain ideology, but a rigorous, orderly, scientific and reasonable system.”
"Everything else, whether it's my theory of things or the theories of the Hundred Schools of Philosophy, is just to make this system more perfect.”
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"This is paper. One inch thick, three to five layers of paper can write tens of thousands of words. It's more than a hundred times more convenient than bamboo slips, and the cost is even lower.”
" In addition, I've also developed a type of food through my research. Not only is it easy to carry, but it's also very convenient to eat. It's easy to fill one's stomach and relieve hunger. It can be used as super military rations for large armies.”
"Just a bag the size of a quiver is enough to supply a soldier with seven days 'worth of rations. It is an essential item for marching and fighting.”
"If Your Majesty is interested in conquering the Xiongnu, I believe this item can help Your Majesty reduce the burden of grain transportation.”
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"The heavens have their seasons, the earth has its resources, and people have their ways of governing. Everyone in the Hundred Schools of Philosophy should also do their own jobs, settle down in their own positions, do their own duties, and get what they want!”
" Therefore, the Hundred Schools of Philosophy should be scholars, not officials. Once they enter the court as officials, they will no longer be scholars of the Hundred Schools of Philosophy. They should learn the strengths of the Hundred Schools of Philosophy and work for the public, the people, the country, and His Majesty. They will no longer have anything to do with the Hundred Schools of Philosophy…"
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The comments echoed in Liu Che's mind like the morning bell and evening drum, making him unable to sleep for a long time.
Every time he closed his eyes, Xu Yan's figure would appear in his mind, and Xu Yan's earnest teachings and words would ring in his ears.
"Your Majesty, what's wrong today? Why are you tossing and turning in bed and not sleeping?”
Empress Chen looked at Liu Che, who was tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep, and asked curiously.
"Ah Jiao, do you think there are ghosts and gods in this world?”
Liu Che turned around and asked Empress Chen.
Empress Chen didn't know why Liu Che would ask such a question.
However, she thought about it seriously and finally said truthfully,"There should be. After all, the theory of ghosts and gods has been circulating for so long, and even the emperors of the past dynasties have to sacrifice.”
When Liu Che heard Empress Chen's reply, he thought for a moment and finally told her about Xu Yan's remarks about ghosts and gods, which shocked Empress Chen.
However, Empress Chen did not completely believe that there were no ghosts and gods in the world because of Xu Yan's "theory of ghosts and gods 'needs".
She frowned and retorted," If what Xu Yan said is true, what about the alchemists in the palace who have mastered the art of immortals? Your Majesty and I have seen it with our own eyes. It can't be fake, right?"”
During the Qin and Han Dynasties, the theory of ghosts and gods was not only because of the sacrifice.
The main reason was that this era was an era where necromancers ran amok. Every famous great necromancer had mastered one or several immortal and divine techniques. They could fry evil spirits, summon ghosts and gods, turn stone into gold, take chestnuts from fire, control ice and fire, and so on.
Even the royal palace had a large number of alchemists worshiped for the emperor and nobles to refine pills and pray for blessings.
When Liu Che heard Empress Chen's rebuttal, he couldn't help but be stunned. He was slightly shaken by Xu Yan's theory that there were no ghosts and gods.
However, he didn't directly conclude that Xu Yan's theory of the absence of ghosts and gods was false. Instead, he pondered for a moment and replied,""This question, after tomorrow morning's court session, Zhen will ask Teacher Xu for advice.”
After Liu Che finished speaking, he asked Empress Chen another question,""Then, does Ah Jiao think that Confucianism can really be used to govern the country?”
Even though his trust in Confucianism had been shaken by Xu Yan's words during the day.
However, Liu Che had studied Confucianism for a long time.
In addition, the teacher who enlightened him and taught him how to read and write was also a Confucian scholar.
Therefore, although he already had an answer in his heart, he was still unwilling to reject Confucianism so easily. He wanted to hear the thoughts of the person beside him.
When Empress Chen heard this question, she thought for a moment and replied,"" It should be possible. Didn't His Majesty always say that the scholars of the scholarly faction are a group of people with noble morals and excellent moral character? It shouldn't be too much of a problem for them to govern the country, but…"
"But what?"
Liu Che saw the conflicted expression on Empress Chen's face and couldn't help asking curiously.
"It's just that I don't like Wei Wan and the others.”
"Why?"
"Because they have always been trying to stir up the relationship between His Majesty and the Empress Dowager. They have always been trying to bewitch His Majesty to seize power from the Empress Dowager so that His Majesty will no longer report the affairs of the court to the Empress Dowager.”
"Isn't this a good thing?"
Liu Che frowned and said unhappily," I want to do something big. I can't listen to the Empress Dowager. Wei Wan and the others are doing this for me."”
Empress Chen saw Liu Che frown and her face revealed an unhappy expression. She hurriedly explained,""ChenQie also hopes that Your Majesty can accomplish great things.
However, I heard from my mother that His Majesty has just ascended the throne, and even the Tiger Tally to mobilize the army outside the city is in the hands of the Empress Dowager.
If His Majesty continues to go against the Grand Empress Dowager like this, with the Grand Empress Dowager's love for the Prince of Liang, who knows when he will…he will…"
Empress Chen stopped talking.
However, Liu Che already understood.
The Eldest Princess was using Empress Chen to remind him not to go against the Empress Dowager. Otherwise, the Empress Dowager might directly abolish his throne and make the King of Liang the Emperor of the Great Han Dynasty.
This also made Liu Che think of Xu Yan's words at the beginning of his recommendation letter.
"The Son of Heaven should have a strong army and a strong horse!”
"If you command a million soldiers and sweep across the world, who would dare to call themselves the Son of Heaven if you don't say anything?”
"Therefore, if you want to be the Son of Heaven, you must first master the army. A man with a weapon is the son of heaven; A man without a weapon is just a puppet of the son of heaven!”
Thinking about his current situation, Liu Che couldn't help but have a deeper understanding of these words.
That's right.
He didn't even have the Tiger Tally to control the Chang 'an army, so how could he be qualified to go against the Empress Dowager?
If they really got into an irreconcilable situation, the Empress Dowager would be completely disappointed.
He, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, was probably going to change.
However…regarding this point, did the elder of the three dynasties, Wei shi, who was the Prime Minister, know or not?
Thinking of this, Liu Che had no desire to continue talking. He stroked Empress Chen's hair and said softly,"En, tell Eldest Princess that zhen already knows and zhen will no longer make things difficult for the Empress Dowager.”
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