Fang Yundao asked, "Won't the Kong family offend the Xun family by doing this for me?"
"Since the Kong family has done it, we don't care about the Xun family's reaction!" Kong De Lun said proudly.
Fang Yun nodded. "As expected of the number one aristocratic family. Since you said so, I'm relieved. I'm just afraid that the Xun family will fly into a rage out of humiliation. "
"Since the Kong family has made a move, the Xun family will definitely lose face. A dignified secondary saint aristocratic family won't swallow this humiliation and won't deal with the Kong family, so they will definitely target you. However, the good thing is that they will definitely be more careful. However, the Kong family gave you the airship as a reward for what you did in the Holy Ground. They will protect you this time, but they can't protect you everywhere. The reason why the family head said that he would send you to Jade Sea City and not Dusk Province was to save face for the Xun family. "
Fang Yundao said, "I understand. The Kong family wants to be fair after all. The Xun family is only stopping me and not killing me. Even the Sages can't punish the Xun family. However, a dignified secondary saint aristocratic family is very difficult to deal with even if they don't use underhanded methods. After all, when their power reaches a certain level, they can mobilize a lot of manpower and resources. For example, this time, they stopped me from entering the Notre-Dame with just a word. "
"However, the eldest son of the Xun family doesn't support being hostile to you. He … how should I put it? He was too deeply influenced by Xun Zi. Xun Zi has four principles, 'Separation of Heaven and Man', 'Changing One's Nature and Creating Falsehood', 'Using Status to Make a Group', and 'Remaining Silent'. The descendants of the Xun family find it difficult to learn all four, and the fourth is even harder to learn, so most only choose one of the first three to learn. The eldest son of the Xun family is proficient in 'Changing One's Nature and Creating Falsehood', and his attainments are very deep. Even if you say that 'one's nature is good' conflicts with what he has learned, he still doesn't view you as an enemy. "
Fang Yundao said, "I understand, 'Changing One's Nature and Creating Falsehood'. It means that one has to change one's nature and improve one's realm through human effort. This leads to a problem. Xun Zi believes that one's nature is evil, but can be changed through human effort. If Great Teacher Xun is really proficient in 'Changing Falsehood', then he wouldn't care too much about whether I think my nature is good or evil, but would pay more attention to whether I improve through my own efforts. "
"Obviously, you improved step by step, completely in line with 'changing one's nature from falsehood', so Great Teacher Xun even privately praised your poetry," Kong De Lun said.
Fang Yun asked, "Did Mister Xun cultivate the 'Envoys Group'?"
"The envoys are too complicated, and they talk about people's status. There was a division of labor, a closeness, but this was only the foundation. What was more important was the way to rule the country. It was the country's system, the embodiment of Xun Zi's etiquette, and Xun Zi valued etiquette. It was established by the 'official envoy group'. Mister Xun doesn't cultivate this Dao, but the Xun family's Third and Fourth Brothers do. Mister Second cultivates the Separation of Heaven and Man. "
Fang Yundao said, "It's a pity that I can't see the original version of Xun Zi. I'm very interested in the Void and Stillness. This is Xun Zi's strongest Dao in his later years. The void was silent. It could allow people to maintain a humble and single-minded attitude, thus allowing them to see the most essential and truest things. I think the main reason why Xun Zi was able to be conferred the title of Secondary Saint was because he had comprehended Void and Stillness. "
"Yes. Half-saint once said that Xun Zi's descendants only cultivated the first three Daos and not the 'Void and Stillness', so they would inevitably take a wrong path. Xun Ye was one who only knew about status and did not know the Void. Xun Zi's first three Daos were controversial. Only the Void and Stillness was not questioned. Especially the 'Persuasion to Learn', it was the initial embodiment of the Void and Stillness. Every word was a gem, and when recited, it would fill one's mouth with fragrance. "
Fang Yun's mind involuntarily surfaced with phrases such as' perseverance 'and' the student surpasses the teacher ', all of which originated from the' Persuasion to Learn '.
"It's a pity that Xun Sheng was too … direct." Kong De commented.
Fang Yun laughed, "More than direct. Let's not talk about how he scolded Mo Zi's thinking as a beast. In his own book, he said that Mencius's nature was good and wrong. From then on, it led to a thousand years of debate between good nature and evil nature. Until now, there has been no conclusion. It was only right before his death that Xun Sheng gave up on being a saint. It's a pity that although he ate the Life Extending Divine Fruit, he was injured while traveling and passed away early. "
"From what I can see, you don't seem to like the 'official envoys'?"
Fang Yun was silent for a moment, then said, "I agree that there are differences between those close to us, and I also agree that there is a division of labor between people. As for other things, it's not convenient for me to say too much."
Kong De Lun smiled, Fang Yun did not mention anything about nobility, that was enough to explain everything.
"Then what about good nature and evil nature?"
"I don't think there is a need to argue about this. After all, regardless of whether one is born good or evil, since Mencius and Xun Zi both believe that one can improve, then one should focus on how to improve. There is no need to fight over what is originally good." Fang Yundao said.
Kong De Lun nodded, and said, "The Dao of Void and Stillness does not lie in the Xun family. Before Xun Sheng died, he placed the relevant ancient books in the Notre-Dame. All disciples of the Xun family can read it, but not all disciples of the Xun family must have enough military merits to read it. When you reach the Hanlin Academy, maybe you can take a look. "
"En, I'll remember it." Fang Yundao said.
"Shoulv has been looking over here, it seems like he has something to talk to you about. Go ahead." Kong De Lun said.
Fang Yun nodded, and walked towards Han Shoulv.
"Fang Yun." Kong De Lun called out from behind him.
Fang Yun turned back, and looked at the resolute Kong De Lun.
"My talent is not as good as yours, and I will definitely not be as good as you in the future, but I have been in the Kong family for many years. Sometimes, you should be like today, daring to raise your brush, even if the other party is a wise man. "
Fang Yun was startled, and realized what Kong De Lun was referring to. He nodded solemnly, smiled, and walked towards Han Shoulv.
Kong De Lun looked at Fang Yun's back, and revealed a faint smile.
Han Shoulv came over, and said happily, "Third Uncle will be coming soon, and will escort you back to Jade Sea City."
Fang Yun immediately said, "When he comes, I will definitely thank him."
"Don't, Third Uncle's temper is especially stubborn, and as a Grand Scholar, he still personally investigates cases. Our school of Legalism focuses on legislation and investigation, but he likes to investigate the most. Family Head was afraid that there would be a sneak attack on the way, so he invited him to escort us. This way, I can be at ease. His strength is slightly inferior to Jian Mei Duke, but in terms of experience, he is much more experienced. With him, we can sit back and relax. "
At this time, Hua Yuqing interrupted, "My Fourth Uncle is on his way, and a medical friend of Saint Zhang's family is coming with him."
"Fang Yun, do you still remember the old man who gave you a copy of Sun Tzu's Art of War and Sun Bin's Art of War? That is my Third Uncle, and he is also going to Jade Sea City, and will be here soon. " Sun Naiyong emphasized the word 'Jade Sea', causing the people around to laugh inwardly. Although he said he was going to Jade Sea, he was actually going to Xi Province for Fang Yun.
"The Meng family is also coming."
Not long after, Fang Yun's friends said that there were people who wanted to go to Jade Sea City with him. Some were their relatives, and some were famous people with whom they were not close.
Fang Yun stood at the east gate, and after a quarter of an hour, seven Grand Scholars, twelve Hanlin Scholars, and twenty Scholars arrived.
These Grand Scholars and Hanlin Scholars were all here to escort him, so there was no problem, but the twenty Scholars made Fang Yun not know whether to laugh or cry. They were clearly here to watch the show, but these people seemed to be dissatisfied with the Xun family, so Fang Yun did not let them leave.
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