At this time, everyone didn't say anything, they all looked in front of them. Some were curious and some were preparing to watch the show. But Linghu Shaohua seemed very happy.

Liu Jie looked at Meng Chang with an ugly expression and even more anticipated. He hit a wall one after another, but why is this happening? Liu Jie himself was also confused.

Meng Chang turned to look at Liu Jie and said, "Fellow Daoist Liu, first of all, I want to say that your thoughts are very good, and even I have to admire them. Your thoughts take a different approach, but almost expound the truth of heaven, earth and man.

If you only talk about the thought itself, your thoughts are excellent, and you must even surpass most thoughts.

However, your thoughts cannot be used. It is not really what I said alone, but many people say so.

I think fellow Taoist should have had many experiences like this:

When discussing with the king, everyone welcomed and had a good talk; but when it was implemented in detail, all kings would keep their fellow Taoists from their thoughts. There were even many kings who wanted to drive their fellow Taoists away immediately, almost sending soldiers to escort them away.

There should be many such examples, right?”

Liu Jie took a deep breath, his face feeling a little sad: "More than a few, I'm almost always encountering it!"

"That's right!" As soon as Meng Chang said this, even He Zhiguo rolled his eyes a little - is there anyone who said this? This is simply sprinkling salt on the wound.

However, before everyone could speak, Meng Chang began to explain: "In fact, the reason is very simple, it lies in what the fellow Taoist said, "human nature is evil."

It is not about the thoughts of fellow Taoists, but about the slogans.”

"Slogan?" Liu Jie was stunned.

However, He Zhiguo suddenly realized and said, "I seem to understand a little."

As a politician, He Zhiguo was only shocked by Liu Jie's thoughts and did not think deeply. Now, once he mentioned the point, He Zhiguo immediately reacted.

But immediately, He Zhiguo gave Liu Jie a smile, but did not speak, but was waiting for Meng Chang's explanation.

Meng Chang looked at He Zhiguo, Liu Jie, looked around, and said slowly: "In fact, there are two reasons.

The first point is the superficial one. It lies in the slogan of "human nature is evil". All of us here are masters and scholars, and we all have enough knowledge to understand the statement and core of "human nature is evil". But ordinary people cannot do it!

You can't expect ordinary people to understand the meaning so deeply.

What is needed to educate ordinary people is easy to understand, even the most straightforward language and doctrine, and that is free of differences.

Obviously, this alone cannot be used to govern the country.

Besides, because the people's understanding is limited, they will really regard "human nature is evil" as their purpose, which will cause great chaos in society!"

He Zhiguo nodded slowly. Everyone around him nodded slowly.

However, Liu Jie's body shook. It turned out that the biggest problem was actually here; but "human nature is evil" is one of the core of his thoughts and cannot be changed at all. Is his thoughts destined to be unable to be implemented and govern the country?

Deep in my heart, Liu Jie was roaring! Is it going to die like this after persisting in the thoughts that have been around for hundreds of years?

But Meng Chang did not stop there, but continued: "In addition, there is a second point. The second point involves the issue of rule itself.

For kings, what they need is obedient and obedient people, rather than any alert and keen and intelligent people.

In fact, we all know that the statement that human nature is inherently good is the biggest lie. This statement can ensure that all people become obedient to the people to the greatest extent and make them more likely to accept the idea of ​​loyalty to the emperor and patriotism. This idea is very likely to implement a person's life and believe in his own thoughts if he dies!

On the contrary, the saying that human nature is evil will stimulate the people's thinking and awakening. This is obviously not something that the king can accept.

Moreover, your theory itself is well-versed in the world, which can make people practice quickly, and further deepen the danger.

Let me say this: Your theory is born with the potential to incite the people to rebel. Do you understand this way?”

Liu Jie felt like he was shaking all over. So that's it, so it's like that. In this way, there is no way out for his thoughts and academics!

The faces of many scholars around him were a little dull! They understood these principles, but they were powerless to face reality. Now it is the era of the country, and the power of individuals is too small. Monarchs, kings, dictators, etc. are the darlings of today's era.

Just when Liu Jie was a little desperate, he suddenly felt his hands holding his shoulders. When he turned around, he saw He Zhiguo's smile.

Liu Jie was a little confused. Do you still want my thoughts in the Shang Dynasty?

But He Zhiguo slowly spoke: "Liu Jie, I suddenly realized that our Shang Dynasty was just in need of your thinking. Don't be surprised, there is one thing I haven't told you about.

In fact, shortly after the establishment of the Shang Dynasty, the Xianwang launched an ideological liberation movement, which continued until now and will continue.

Openness and freedom were the foundation of the Shang Dynasty.

Self-confidence and self-improvement are the national declarations of the Shang Dynasty.

Our wise king has not ascended the throne so far, not because he does not know the benefits of ascending the throne, but because he does not want such benefits.

Perhaps many people don’t understand this idea, and to be honest, I don’t know this idea very well. But I think we, the wise king, have a saying that you can use as a reference:

I have seen all kinds of people who have lost their country, but I have never seen anyone who has lost their country because of education.

This is the original words of the wise king.”

He Zhiguo let go of Liu Jie's hands, and slowly walked around the conference hall with his hands on his back. His words were sonorous and powerful: "Borrowing Guo Xun's words, many countries will perish. Why?

At the beginning, when the Shang Dynasty was founded, the wise king also thought about why all countries would perish in the end? And almost all countries had a fixed pattern of destruction:

Corruption, people live in poverty, the country is fragile and corrupt, and eventually collapses!

Why is this happening?

We still have no answer now. But the wise king said that it is education! it is talent! it is the people!

When a country loses the support of the people, it is inevitable to collapse. How to ensure the development of the people? Is the policy of fooling the people? Obviously not!

Therefore, the Shang Dynasty adopted universal education. The century-old plan of education is based on. If it is still inevitable to perish in the end, then we also hope to make an attempt.

Moreover, if we must perish, we would rather choose to "death with strength" than "death with weakness".

A truly great country is neither a powerful country with a million territory nor a willingness to continue the glory of others.

A truly great country must be unique!

The Shang Dynasty is such a country!”

A sonorous tone stirred in the night sky and left ripples in everyone's heart. Unconsciously, everyone's eyes at the Shang Dynasty began to change. A little bit of respect was brewing.

Suddenly, Liu Jie walked up to He Zhiguo and said, "Minister He, can I...become a citizen?"

"Of course, it is enough to obtain citizenship of the Shang Dynasty based on the thoughts of fellow Taoists. However, if you want to become a citizen of the Shang Dynasty, you need to make certain guarantees.

Not a swearing, just a verbal guarantee.

It guarantees that it will not harm the national interests of the Shang Dynasty, that it will help citizens who are also part of the Shang Dynasty, that it will comply with the law, that it will ensure that it will…”

A series of guarantees involves the Constitution, responsibilities and obligations, etc. However, after hearing these so-called guarantees, Liu Jie did not hesitate and immediately made a guarantee.

He Zhiguo also fulfilled his promise and immediately stated: as long as he returns to the Shang Dynasty, he will formally apply for the citizenship of the supermarket; now, temporary citizenship certificates can be issued.

"I... want to go to Shang Dynasty to see it." Meng Chang was also moved.

"Welcome." He Zhiguo nodded immediately. But I'm sorry, there was no invitation!

But I want an invitation or something. Meng Chang looked at He Zhiguo with eyes wide open - scholars and so on, so it would be better to save face.

But He Zhiguo pretended not to understand Meng Chang's eyes, but turned around and said loudly: "My friends, the exchange meeting will continue tonight. On behalf of Shang Dynasty, I will invite people who perform well."

When Meng Chang heard this, he immediately understood and immediately said, "Fellow Daoism, what I have passed on is a branch of Confucianism that emphasizes integrity and integrity.

There is righteousness in the world, which cannot be observed or heard of. It seems to exist rather than exist, and only with the heart can it be sensed.

Those who have great righteous spirits will be able to invade evil and will not be damaged. Even if they walk between swords, mountains, fires, and fires, they will not be hurt.

The righteousness and reputation are Haoran…”

Meng Chang began to talk, and He Zhiguo nodded after hearing this. Yes, although Meng Chang had a bad temper, his heart was not bad, and this kind of righteousness was exactly what the Shang Dynasty needed - because the inner alchemy of Lingtai needed this!

He Zhiguo immediately sent an invitation, and Meng Chang finally got naked.

After Meng Chang, everyone became lively again, and the atmosphere was more active than in the previous few days. He Zhiguo's speech inspired the scholars' inner yearning.

One night passed, and on that night, He Zhiguo actually invited a total of 12 scholars, each of which was extraordinary.

However, after the discussion last night, He Zhiguo already felt that there was no new ideas here, and maybe it was time to leave.

And by this time, He Zhiguo felt that the thoughts he had collected were almost the same, enough for the Shang Dynasty. However, based on the principle that more people get better, and with the plan to visit the Holy Dynasty of the Great Zhou Dynasty, He Zhiguo was already planning, should he leave now?

However, Linghu Zhenwu delayed He Zhiguo - Lao He, our emperor is going to come in person, and you have given you all the face, just wait.

People have said this, but He Zhiguo can only agree. However, it seems that he has to wait for seven or eight days, so what are you doing during this time?

With this, exchange for the seeds of spiritual medicine that can be planted, the rhizomes that can be reproduced, etc.

So from the next day, He Zhiguo started to exchange only the seeds of elixirs on the grounds that there were not many resources. Although everyone complained, they could understand that good things were limited after all. Moreover, although the prices of those items in the Shang Dynasty were a bit high (not ordinary high), they were still relatively acceptable after all, they were traded in gold.

…………

In the morning, the Shang Dynasty began a day of discussion.

Xia Qingqing sat above, wearing a majestic long skirt, hanging a sword on her waist, and quietly scanning the surroundings.

What everyone is discussing today is the new national strategy proposed by Zhu Chongde last night, which Yan Ze'an, Xu Ren, Li Yuanming and others jointly improved.

Expand, expand, expand again!

The development model of the Shang Dynasty was destined to be unable to slow down; Xia Qingqing and others did not know Li Xian's strategy very well, so they had no choice but to choose this new, and also a simple and crude strategy - expansion.

Only by expanding externally can the actual influence and scope of control of the Shang Dynasty be increased, so that domestic contradictions and crises can be "disguised" in disguise.

Although the rapid development of the Shang Dynasty was prosperous, the crisis was not small. Especially the drought and war in Panyingzhou were now putting great pressure on the Shang Dynasty.

Also, although countries did not dare to have any problems with the Shang Dynasty on the surface, they had many secret troubles!
To be continued...