C239 moral abduction (2/2)
However, from the looks of it, Xiao Wen was not convinced.
Lu Zhi felt that since Xiao Wen wasn't convinced, then he would go all the way until he was convinced!
So Lu Zhi went on: ”The dignity of the royal family is not the realm of righteousness. Xiao Wen, you are making a ruckus without reason! I can't believe you're so presumptuous in front of me, how …
However, before he could finish saying ”what crime”, Xiao Wen bluntly replied.
He said, ”These are differences in understanding between the Empress and this person, Xiao. There is no such thing as unreasonable causing trouble. The reason why I treat the honor of the royal family as a kind of righteousness is because Teacher Kong once said that the father, son, and son of a monarch's subject emphasize the subservience of high and low. Although I don't fully agree with Confucius, I know that there are some people in this world who would take it for granted. Does Esteemed Empress think Teacher Kong is causing trouble for no reason? ”
”Moreover, what my master has said is not nonsense. Would the empress be willing to sacrifice the lives of her citizens for the sake of her reputation as a foreigner? ”Could it be that the empress wants to give up all the counties in the north for the sake of her illusory reputation?”
”This …”
Upon hearing these words, Lu Zhi choked again.
He didn't expect Xiao Wen, a common scholar, to use Confucius as an example.
Although Lu Zhi had always advocated the doctrine of Taoism in the Han Dynasty, as long as the other guilds didn't go too far, she would not suppress them.
Confucius' theory was not even as extreme as Mo Zhai's or Yang Zhu's. Therefore, taking Confucius's words to suppress Lu Zhi was indeed useful.
Furthermore, to give up on people and land for the sake of their reputation, even if it was in the most corrupt and incompetent Qing Dynasty, they would still have their spine pierced.
If Lu Zhi dares to say so …
”Do you dare to refute me? To refute me is to refute Confucius. Although I don't like Confucius either, if you, Lu Zhi, dare to refute me today, I'm afraid you will be criticized by the whole world. Needless to say, in this world, there are quite a few emperors who believe in Confucianism and take the Imperial examinations. ”
”If you, Lu Zhi, dare to take revenge on me, I'm afraid the Confucianism scholars from other countries will call you the Demon Empress!”
Looking at Lu Zhi, Xiao Wen was looking forward to her reaction.
On the one hand, Lu Zhi had been managing it for many years. On the other hand, she respected the enlightened image of freedom of speech and learning.
Xiao Wen was curious, just which one would she give up.
Not long after that, Lu Zhi sighed.
As a mature politician, she finally chose to follow her heart.
”Looks like I'm not experienced enough. Hearing your words, it's better than ten years of study! ” Lu Zhi looked at Xiao Wen and said helplessly.
”I am just not willing to bully Master to exterminate my ancestors. ”Empress, please forgive me.” The face of Lu Zhi was definitely not good to be torn apart.
Thus, Xiao Wen said some good words to comfort her.
However, Lu Zhi still felt that he was facing the contempt and disdain from the young people. The current her already valued Xiao Wen.
Lu Zhi, on the other hand, clearly knew that Xiao Wen was a fierce horse. With ordinary techniques, it was difficult to control.
Therefore, she decided to consider things from a long-term perspective and use other methods to control it.
Therefore, she also laughed and said, ”Honoring your master's teachings is a common occurrence for humans. If you forget yourself because of your power, then I will look down on you. Just now, I was only testing out a little bit of good fortune. ”Now that I have seen it, there is indeed a true talent to good deeds!”
Hearing these words, Xiao Wen knew that Lu Zhi was really afraid this time.
Thus, he was a little polite as well and said, ”Many thanks to esteemed empress for your forgiveness.”
This also allowed the negotiations between the two sides to enter the final phase — the liquidation of the benefits.
Thinking of this, Lu Zhi said, ”Great good fortune has helped my big man a lot. However, there was no official position. Now, I wish to ask for Your Majesty's sake.