On the 2nd of September, Ouyang Shuo returned to Shanhai City.
In the following week, several dynasties were born around the world, including the England region's Gangdor Dynasty, the Russia region's Romanov Dynasty, the Indian Empire, the Persian Empire, and the Arab Empire.
Although the latter three were called empires, they were still dynasties in terms of rank. It was just that they had different names.
This was all within his expectations, so Ouyang Shuo did not pay much attention to it. However, when the Gangdor Dynasty was established, he arranged for the Atlantic Fleet's admiral, Alvaro, to congratulate them on his behalf.
In the following period of time, there would probably be more dynasties being born, and the global map would usher in a great division. The situation would also become clearer.
As Ouyang Shuo expected, other than Great Xia, the dynasties that could stand tall in the wilderness without falling were either under the Silver Hand or the hidden pawns of the Academies. There were very few third parties.
This was not good news for the Great Xia Dynasty.
"Time waits for no man!"
Ouyang Shuo looked at the southern sky with high fighting spirit.
...
On the 9th of September, Southwest University China Hall.
Just as the global situation was changing, Shanhai City, which was the center of the world, seemed to be rather calm, and it began a new day of life in a leisurely manner.
However, the Zhengming Building in the southwest corner of Southwest University China Hall was somewhat unusual.
In the main hall, Confucius, Laozi, Mozi, Han Feizi, Sun Wu, Guigu'zi, Zou Yan, Huizi, Lu Buwei, Xu Xing, Zhang Zhongjing, Li Bai, Cao Xueqin, and other sect leaders sat in front.
Mencius, Xunzi, Zhuang Zi, Lie Zi, Shang Yang, Shen Buhai, Gao Zi, Yang Zi, Gongsun Long, Zhang Yi, Tian Pian, Shen Zi, Yin Wen, Yan Zi, and Guan Zi sat in the middle.
Behind them were more than 500 disciples of the Hundred Schools. They were the backbone of the Hundred Schools.
Such a force could almost represent the mainstream ideology of the entire Huaxia civilization. In today's world, only Great Xia had the influence to bring them together.
At nine o'clock sharp, Ouyang Shuo appeared in the hall.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Regardless of whether they were officials in Great Xia or living in seclusion in Great Xia, or even those who did not live in Great Xia, all of them stood up and bowed respectfully.
This was a form of respect for the emperor of the wilderness, as well as a form of respect for the orthodoxy of China.
Ouyang Shuo didn't have the slightest trace of arrogance. After he sat down, he pressed his hands down, indicating that everyone should sit, and said, "In terms of knowledge, all of you can be my teacher, so please don't be reserved."
As soon as he finished speaking, the expressions of Laozi and the others visibly relaxed.
Ouyang Shuo's humble attitude won the goodwill of these Grandmasters. Laozi and the others were invited this time because of Jiang Shang, Confucius, and the others. They didn't really fear Great Xia.
"After appearing in the wilderness and combining what you've seen and heard, I'm sure all of you have gained new understandings." At this point, Ouyang Shuo glanced at Confucius who was sitting at the head of the hall. His gaze was filled with deep meaning.
It had been several years since Confucius re-studied the Confucian scriptures. Presumably, he had gained something.
Ouyang Shuo continued, "The various sects, through mutual exchanges and debates, have improved and perfected the theories of the various sects. This is the fortune of China."
At this point, the Hundred Clans Child was still confused.
"What is Emperor Xia's intention in inviting us here? Please make it clear." The one who spoke was Lu Buwei.
Because he wasn't valued by Great Xia, Lu Buwei was somewhat unhappy. He was invited here not because he wanted to curry favor with Great Xia, but because he wanted to watch the show.
Seeing this, Ouyang Shuo smiled and finally said his purpose, "I was thinking that the Hundred Clans of Thought each have their own strengths and specializations. If one school or sect could represent the orthodoxy of Hua Xia, I'm afraid that no one would be convinced and no one would be able to convince anyone. As for Great Xia, they don't really want to be the only school and exclude other schools. "
Hearing this, many people's hearts trembled.
Most of them lived in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period, so they didn't really experience Emperor Qin's burning of books and burying of Confucianism. They also didn't experience the "exclusive respect for Confucianism" that lasted for thousands of years.
However, ever since the Hundred Clans of Thought appeared in the wilderness, information about this kept coming to them. This caused the phenomenon of Confucianism being excluded by other sects.
Now, Ouyang Shuo, the most powerful emperor in the wilderness, suddenly brought up this matter. What was his intention?
Could it be that a new era of bloodshed was coming?
This was not impossible. Throughout history, no dynasty could really tolerate the existence of the Hundred Clans at the same time, thus causing chaos in the ideological field of the dynasty.
This was a disaster for the rule of the dynasty.
On the contrary, Lu Buwei, who was sitting in the hall, looked rather excited. He even faintly looked forward to it.
Ouyang Shuo said, "The times are changing, so the ideology naturally needs to be reformed. I respect the coexistence of the Hundred Clans of Thought in Great Xia, but it doesn't mean that Great Xia doesn't need a unified ideological system."
Confucius, Mozi, and the others listened and nodded.
Ouyang Shuo was not aggressive. He only objectively explained the reality of Great Xia's needs. Great Xia provided an open and tolerant academic environment for the Hundred Clans of Thought. The Hundred Clans of Thought should also share the burden of Great Xia.
The world was a cycle of cause and effect.
"What I mean is, I hope that the Hundred Clans of Thought will cooperate. While maintaining the independence of each school, we will gather the essence of each school's ideology and mix them together to form a set of ideological system that is suitable for the rules of the wilderness and encompasses all aspects of the dynasty's governance.
"Hiss ~ ~ ~"
Everyone subconsciously took a deep breath. They were shocked by Emperor Xia's ambition.
Ouyang Shuo's vision was not a fantasy. Although the Han Dynasty revered Confucianism, in reality, the "Confucian Classics" that was promoted by the government had secretly mixed the essence of the Hundred Clans of Thought on top of the Confucian ideology.
There was a precedent for this, so why couldn't it be done?
Confucius was the first to stand up. He cupped his hands and said, "Once Your Majesty's vision is achieved, it will surely benefit the people of the world. I am not talented, but I am willing to lead the Confucian school to participate and contribute."
Ouyang Shuo saw this and stood up. He solemnly bowed back, "Master, you are righteous!"
The Hundred Clans of Thought represented the essence of Hua Xia's civilization. Ouyang Shuo wanted to establish a foothold in Hua Xia's origin, revive Hua Xia's civilization, and spread it to the whole world. He must first complete the internal integration.
To let the Hundred Clans of Thought merge into one was not realistic, nor was it necessary.
A civilization without competition and differences would not be able to survive in the long river of history.
Ouyang Shuo's approach was obviously very clever. He only wanted to integrate the essence of the Hundred Clans of Thought. It was something metaphysical, not something physical.
This was also a great opportunity for the Hundred Clans of Thought.
While Great Xia allowed the Hundred Clans of Thought to coexist, it did not integrate the Hundred Clans of Great Xia into the dynasty's orthodoxy. It was like having a mountain of treasures but not using it. It was not beautiful.
Regardless of the clans or sects, their ultimate goal was to serve the dynasty. If they were not integrated into the orthodoxy, they would be useless. Ouyang Shuo's vision was obviously to make up for this regret.
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