After Jia Shao finished his rebuttal.
He Xu was silent and thought for a while, then he said in a cold voice: "Mencius: King Hui of Liang said: Why do we have to talk about profit? There is also benevolence and righteousness."
"In Zhongshuo Tiandi, it is written: I will not trade the life of one citizen for the sake of the whole world. For the sake of loyalty and righteousness, why should I care about the life and death of one general?"
As expected, his words immediately caused an uproar of anger among the people around him.
Listen to what this is saying, is this even human language?
When he opens his mouth, he says "the law is unbreakable", and when he closes his mouth, he says "loyalty and righteousness are the greatest principles".
Even the life and death of a general can be judged as "how could it be possible"!
It's really heartbreaking!
The scholars who came to watch the debate felt as if the Exiled Immortal Pavilion at this moment did not seem like a platform for talented scholars to debate.
It looks more like the imperial palace!
Senior Brother Jia Shao is the defeated general Xiao Zhen.
He Xu, Zhou Feiran, Su Qi and Meng Shen are the four talented men who are the "righteous and eloquent" officials in the court.
They talk about morality, justice, loyalty and trustworthiness all the time, but they actually do the most despicable things.
They want Xiao Zhen to die!
Just like at this moment, the four talented scholars were pressing Jia Shao with aggressive words.
When he returned to Beijing and attended the imperial court the next day, how could the "defeated general" Xiao Zhen survive facing such questioning? !
These five talented people in front of me seem to be debating.
In fact, it was to shut up the mouths of the dignitaries in the court in advance, and work together through writing and speaking to carve out a way for Xiao Zhen to survive!
Figured this out.
The scholars in the Jingu Garden looked at the five young talented men in the Exiled Immortal Pavilion with admiration in their eyes.
This is the dazzling style that young men with great potential and talent should have!
In a chorus of anger.
Jia Shao looked at He Xu and refuted loudly: "Mozi Jing Shang said: Righteousness is benefit."
"Lüshi Chunqiu: On Prudence in Action" says: "The greatest virtue is to benefit others."
"Keeping the general here can protect the army and the people - this is the righteous cause!"
"You want the general to die? Fine! Then please take up your swords and go into battle tomorrow to guard the southeast gate for the general! If you dare not——"
"Just shut up!"
Simply translated it means: If you can do it, go for it.
In order to take care of the ordinary people who were watching the scene, Cui Xian said this very directly.
The people who had come to join in the fun were excited.
They couldn't understand the gibberish just now.
But they understood what Jia Shao said this time!
Because I understood it, I started to agree loudly!
"Well said!"
"We don't understand those great principles, but we all know that the general is here to protect us and shouldn't be killed!"
"You deserve to die after losing a battle? How can this be justified in the world!"
"My son is also in the army to fight against the Japanese invaders. Nine out of ten people can't even take up a sword and go to the battlefield! Why are you bullying these good people who are protecting their country?"
This is a huge debate.
Scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans all participated, with scholars quoting from classics and common people expressing their true feelings.
If the "Exiled Immortal Pavilion" is equivalent to the imperial court.
The scholars and common people who are shouting at this moment are the 'all the people'!
Cui Xian, on the debate platform, ignited a spark for the lives of Xiao Zhen and eight thousand soldiers.
So, how do we ignite this spark?
Need wind!
Anger is needed!
It needs to be severely oppressed!
And after being oppressed, there will be a more violent and unstoppable counterattack!
Therefore, Cui Xian raised his head and looked at the four young men in front of him, his eyes bright astonishingly.
Full of fighting spirit!
His intention was clear: Come on, let's go together!
You can reason in a debate, but is there anyone in the court who will reason with you?
No way!
He Xu and the other two understood what Jia Shao meant, and they all looked a little hesitant.
What if I go all out and make Jia Shao lose the debate? Wouldn't that be counterproductive?
Only Su Qi stood up without hesitation!
Since Jia Shao said it’s okay, then it’s okay!
He believed in his new friend!
then.
Su Qi took a deep breath, looked at Jia Shao in a stern voice and said, "Han Feizi Xianxue says: The officials of a wise ruler, the prime minister must come from the prefectures and counties, and the brave generals must come from the ranks of the soldiers."
"The Guanzi: Mingfa states: Those who have made contributions will be rewarded, and those who have committed crimes will be punished. This is a universal principle from ancient times to the present. How can we allow a defeated general to live in disgrace?"
This was a fatal move against Xiao Zhen from the perspective of "the debate between ancient and modern times"!
The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became tense.
Everyone looked at Jia Shao expectantly, ready to hear how he would break the impasse.
But, the shocking and infuriating scene happened!
Inside the Exiled Immortal Pavilion.
Without waiting for Jia Shao to speak.
He Xu followed Su Qi's words and looked at Jia Shao in the same cold voice, with a sharp tone: "The Book of Changes says: The metaphysical is called Tao, and the physical is called Qi. Tao is the body, and Qi is the function."
"National laws are the body, and generals are the use. If the body is not right, the use will be wrong!"
Here is another new angle of debate: the debate between substance and function!
He Xu finished speaking.
Zhou Feiran took a deep breath, looked at Jia Shao and shouted, "The Spring and Autumn Annals, the fourth year of Duke Xi, says: Be strict in guarding against the Chinese and barbarians."
"The White Tiger Passage: The King is Disloyal" says: The barbarians have no manners or morals. Xiao Zhen lost his army, allowing the Japanese pirates to penetrate deep into his territory. He should be executed!"
This is the debate between Chinese and barbarians.
at last.
Meng Shen walked forward, raised his chin and looked at Jia Shao, sneering: "Xunzi: Honor and Shame says: Those who put righteousness before profit will be honored, and those who put profit before righteousness will be humiliated."
"The Book of Rites, The Great Learning says: A state does not seek profit for the sake of profit, but seeks profit for the sake of righteousness."
"Now pardoning the defeated generals is to undermine the righteousness of the world for personal gain. Isn't this making the officers and soldiers of the three armies follow their example of being greedy for life and afraid of death?"
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