He completely blocked Xunzi's path, and it was even more impossible for Zhang Zai of Guanxue to follow. So this is what Wei Dazhong refuted Song Yingxing. He felt that this had blocked Song Yingxing's path, leaving him with no way out.
However, when Zhu Youxiao, who was sitting next to them, heard this, he was actually a little happy.
That's a good idea.
Only the knowledge of those who are worshipped in the Confucius Temple is allowed to be spread, so can I do something about it?
Expel all those people you dislike from the Confucius Temple, such as Zhu Xi, the Neo-Confucianist, and then let those you like into the Confucius Temple?
This is not only a matter of reputation, but also a practical benefit. We can consider formulating a policy whereby only the doctrines of those worthy of being enshrined in the Confucius Temple can be used as examination questions for the imperial examinations, thus directly cutting off the path for Neo-Confucian students to take the imperial examinations.
It's a good idea, but the implications are a bit large.
Zhu Youxiao pondered it and felt more and more that this was a good idea. But it would be hard to take the blame!
If I really did that, I'd probably be called a tyrant by some people. Should I find someone to take the blame?
But who can take the blame for this?
Zhu Youxiao glanced at Song Yingxing and shook his head.
Forget it, we can’t cheat Song Yingxing, he is a talented person.
At this time, Wei Dazhong could never have imagined that he had given the current emperor a good idea, but he had dug a big hole for himself.
He was looking at Song Yingxing smugly.
Song Yingxing's expression remained unchanged. Instead, he took a step forward, smiled gently, and asked, "So, you agree that not everyone can teach, and not all doctrines can be taught. Restrictions must be made, and it's best to teach the doctrines of the saints in the Confucius Temple. Is that right?"
As soon as these words came out, the smile on Wei Dazhong's face froze instantly.
Wei Dazhong glanced at Song Yingxing and felt that he had been fooled.
Wei Dazhong had no way to answer this question because what they had previously defended was the right to lecture, which meant that everyone was allowed to lecture, just as before.
The officials in the court are supposed to restrict teaching. Your Majesty has said so and is doing so now. If you share this view, what are you objecting to?
How could Wei Dazhong admit this idea of his?
But he had said before that only the teachings of the saints in the Confucius Temple could be discussed.
"Then why do you think your teacher is not wrong?" Song Yingxing continued.
"Since you believe that not everyone can speak, and not all doctrines can be expounded, shouldn't you write a letter to Your Majesty to express your thoughts? Your teachers directly oppose and contradict Your Majesty. What are they doing by doing this?"
"Your teacher is not for the Ming Dynasty, nor for the scholars of the world, but for yourselves!"
"The ministers in the court are not targeting the scholars of the world, nor are they targeting lectures, and certainly not the academies. Otherwise, Your Majesty would not have funded the establishment of academies. They are only targeting you, the Donglin Party!"
"You're forming a clique for personal gain! You're corrupt and pervert the law! But you refuse to admit it, and you're dragging all the scholars into this. You're simply shameless!"
"Now, do you still say that your teacher did nothing wrong? Do you still say that your teacher has no selfish motives? Do you still say that your teacher worked for the Ming Dynasty and for the scholars of the world?"
After saying this, Song Yingxing took a step forward, his face flushed red, his eyes wide open, and he loudly scolded Wei Dazhong on the stage.
Wei Dazhong was also furious at this moment, with veins popping out on his neck. He knew that if he couldn't suppress Song Yingxing, his reputation would be ruined, and he would never be able to survive again.
Wei Dazhong then said loudly, "We are also teaching the teachings of the sages! The corrupt officials in the court are just them. There is nothing wrong with learning, it is only those corrupt officials who are wrong!"
This is cutting.
Zhu Youxiao watched Wei Dazhong coldly. Compared with his teacher, Wei Dazhong seemed more resolute.
"My teacher opposed those treacherous officials and defended the scholars of the world. My teacher did nothing wrong; it was those treacherous officials who were wrong. You are here to speak up for them. What are your intentions? Are you in cahoots with them?"
"If you're a traitor, you'll definitely be a traitor once you enter officialdom. I'm ashamed to be associated with someone like you!"
Song Yingxing looked at Wei Dazhong and suddenly burst into laughter, saying loudly, "That's ridiculous. Don't you dare admit what you just said? You just said that only the teachings of the sages in the Confucius Temple are allowed. Isn't that the standard for teaching?"
"Then aren't you doing things differently from your teacher? Your teacher contradicted His Majesty, not to standardize teaching, but to defend your teaching. He was so selfish, and he said he was doing it for the scholars of Ming Dynasty."
After saying this, Song Yingxing laughed even louder. He then glared at the vulgar man on the stage and said, "You can't argue with me, so you say I'm a traitor and that I'm helping the treacherous ministers. Then let me ask you, who is the loyal minister and who is the treacherous minister? You have the final say."
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