The conflict between civil and military officials had been going on for a long time, far longer than the conflict between Confucianism and Mohism. In fact, the conflict between the two was even crueler, with life and death at every turn.
Although the generals of the Tang dynasty had a lot of power, the trend of using civil power to suppress military power had gradually taken shape. Every time the army went out to war, there would always be civil officials in the army, similar to the military supervisors of the later generations.
However, the sudden rise of the military had completely disrupted the plans of Kong Yingda and the other civil officials. Many of the important officials in the court had no time to care about a small matter like Meton losing his hair.
However, to Kong Yingda, the most important thing was to maintain the correctness of the core of Confucius' filial piety, the "Book of Filial Piety". Currently, in the court, impeaching Meton was no longer feasible, so he could only find another way.
Kong Yingda's eyes flashed as he looked at Quan Wanji. If the path of the court was no longer feasible, then perhaps the path of the common people would be more feasible!
"The Confucian Journal!"
Kong Yingda thought of a good way to defend the "Book of Filial Piety"!
"Rest assured, Chancellor Kong. Kong Sheng will not allow a brat to wantonly slander him. The younger generation will naturally know what to do!"
Outside Taiji Palace, Quan Wanji said with righteous indignation.
"Then, many thanks, Lord Quan. The Kong Family will remember Lord Quan's favor!" Kong Yingda bowed gratefully.
Quan Wanji was delighted when he heard this. The Kong Family's position in the Confucian Journal was extremely unique. With the support of the Kong Family, the influence of the Confucian Journal would definitely expand again! He immediately nodded and ran toward the Confucian Journal's headquarters with high morale.
At the Confucian Journal's headquarters!
Wei Sian said excitedly, "Hahaha! Mo Jiazi is really courting death! He actually dares to defy universal condemnation and challenge the Book of Filial Piety! "
The Tang dynasty was founded on filial piety, especially after the Black Tortoise Gate incident. For the sake of his image, Li Shimin placed filial piety at the top of his list. During festivals, he was extremely respectful to Li Yuan, even though Li Yuan never liked him! On the surface, his work was getting better and better.
Quan Wanji nodded and said, "Chancellor Kong's intention is very clear. He wants to use the Confucian journal to ruthlessly attack Mo Jiazi. It's best to incite the anger of the people. This way, even the imperial court will have no choice but to step in and punish Mo Jiazi!"
Wei Sian said excitedly, "Don't worry, Lord Quan. Writing articles about filial piety is Chief Editor Ma's specialty. I will let Chief Editor Ma write an article to refute. I will definitely let the Mo family's reputation go down the drain."
On the night of the Lantern Festival, he had already shed all pretense of cordiality with Mo Jiazi. Now that he had the chance to add insult to injury, he naturally would not hold back.
"That would naturally be for the best, but it would be even more perfect if you included this article." Quan Wanji took out an article from his sleeve and handed it to Wei Sian.
"Chancellor Kong's personal handwriting!" Wei Sian took a look and was instantly shocked. He looked at Quan Wanji in disbelief.
Quan Wanji nodded proudly.
Wei Sian couldn't help but pat the table and applaud, "With this article, Mo Jiazi definitely won't be able to make a comeback!"
With this order, the Confucian journal immediately worked overtime and prepared a special issue overnight, preparing to deal a fatal blow to Meton.
Meanwhile, in the Mo Journal's encampment.
Mochi and Teacher Li were also anxious. After they found out about Meton's hair-cutting, they naturally knew that it would cause a huge uproar. They immediately gathered together to discuss countermeasures.
"Meton, this brat, is really too reckless. He actually caused such a big mess!" Teacher Li said hatefully. He was also amazed by Meton's ability to cause trouble. He simply didn't allow people to have peace.
Mochi heard this and immediately said unhappily, "Could it be that Teacher Li also thinks that hair-cutting is unfilial?"
Teacher Li opened his mouth and sighed. "Filial piety naturally has nothing to do with hair-cutting. However, filial piety is a classic of Confucianism. This brat Meton's actions have definitely angered a group of Confucians. How could they, who view filial piety as a holy scripture, let it go so easily?"
Mochi couldn't help but feel a headache. He was sincerely convinced by his young master's ability to cause trouble.
"Since hair-cutting has nothing to do with filial piety, what wrong did the young master do?" Mochi forcibly defended Meton.
"Confucians protect the classics of Confucianism. Just like Brother Mo Jiazi protects the classics of Mohism, how can there be a trace of fallacy!" Teacher Li said.
Mochi asked, "Even if it's wrong."
Teacher Li nodded bitterly and said, "Even if it's wrong!"
Mochi retorted, "But Kong Sheng also once said that no one can make no mistakes. If you make a mistake, you can change it. That's the greatest virtue!"
Teacher Li shook his head and said, "For many Confucians, saints don't make mistakes. They also won't admit that saints make mistakes!"
Suddenly, the two of them fell silent.
"Is there really no other way?" Mochi said unwillingly. If the Confucians attacked together, the young master's situation would not be good!
Teacher Li's heart skipped a beat and he said, "Maybe there is a way. Although it can't let Merton get away, it can greatly reduce the pressure on Merton!"
Mochi couldn't help but look at him with a face full of surprise!
Teacher Li suddenly stood up and picked up a brush to write on the rice paper. "If you believe in books, it's better to have no books!"
"If you believe in books, it's better to have no books!" Mochi saw this sentence and couldn't help but say. "This is what Mencius's' Wholehearted Heart 'said."
Teacher Li nodded and said, "The book here refers to 'Shangshu'. 'Shangshu' is the classic work of Kong Sheng. Long ago, Mencius had pointed out the mistakes in Kong Sheng's work. It can be said that he found a precedent for Meton to find the error in filial piety!"
"So, the young master is fine?" Mochi asked in surprise.
Teacher Li shook his head and said, "Not necessarily! At most, Mencius's faction won't make things difficult for Meton. The rest is hard to say. "
Mochi was not disappointed. It was already a pleasant surprise to be able to reduce half of the pressure.
"However! Curing the head lice is a matter for the school of medicine. If the school of medicine can come forward and explain in detail the benefits of hair cutting to the head lice, it will definitely reduce the pressure on Meton, "Teacher Li said again.
Mo San nodded his head and said, "That's right. If that's the case, then Young Master is here to help the School of Medicine. How can we let Young Master bear the pressure alone? This little one will go to the Mo Hospital to discuss this with Divine Doctor Sun."
Mochi was just about to get up when he heard a voice full of energy coming from outside. "No need, I'm already here!"
"Doctor Sun is here!"
Mochi and Teacher Li were shocked and quickly got up to greet him.
The two of them had just walked out of the door when they were shocked. They saw that Sun Simiao, who had a head full of white hair, had also cut off his long hair and was also keeping it short.
"Doctor Sun, you …?" Teacher Li stared blankly at Sun Simiao's white hair.
Sun Simiao carelessly touched his white hair and said, "This Old Man is ashamed. The school of medicine claims to practice medicine to help the world. Head lice is an evil disease that troubles the people, but the school of medicine is helpless. Yet, Merton used such a simple method to cure it. Just as Little Friend Mo said, this is the responsibility of the school of medicine. I will set an example by cutting off my long hair to set an example for the world's patients."
"Doctor Sun is indeed a master of medicine. We admire you!" The two of them sighed.
"In addition to cutting off my long hair to support Merton, I also have an article to let the world know that hair has nothing to do with lifespan. Long hair and short hair have nothing to do with the human body. Secondly, I want to publicize the harm of head lice and call on the people to cut their hair to cure it." After Sun Simiao finished speaking, he took out an article and handed it to Mochi.
"Thank you, Doctor Sun!" Mochi cried tears of joy. With the support of Sun Simiao and the school of medicine, the pressure on Merton would be greatly reduced.
Teacher Li also heaved a sigh of relief. In this way, Merton would definitely pass this stage safely!
Doctor Sun shook his head and said, "No, it should be the school of medicine that should thank Merton!"
All along, the Mo family had been supporting the school of medicine with all their might. Now, it was finally the school of medicine's turn to repay the Mo family.
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