Chapter 91 Xunzi and Gongsun Longzi
The east of Handan City is very lively, crowded with people, and thousands of people gather here.
Qin Yiren stood among them, and Qin State's lieutenant Sima Geng and Zhao State's Prime Minister Ping Yuanjun were among them.
The Prime Minister of Wei State Xu Jia, the uncle of Qi State, the uncle of Yan State, the Juxin of the Ju, the Prime Minister of Han Kaidi, and the Yin Chunshenjun of the Chu State stood behind Qin Yiren.
Behind Chunshenjun and others are scholars and scholars such as Xinlingjun, Wei Liao, Li Si, Han Fei, Cai Ze, Yao Jia, Dunruo, and Pang Nuan.
Standing with them are five major businesses in the world: Mrs. Yu, Lao Yidun, Tian Ke, Bai Xiang, Zhuoyi, and many trading companies.
Behind them were hundreds of scholars and scholars.
They all stretched their necks, looking expectant, as if they were waiting for Dabin.
That's right, they gathered here today to welcome Dabin: Xunzi and Gongsun Longzi, who are famous all over the world.
Xunzi and Gongsun Longzi were famous scholars in the world and were the top scholars in the academic world at that time. Anyone could work to welcome the princes, let alone the two of them came together. How great is this? Who can not come?
As the organizer of the talent ceremony, it was normal for Qin Yiren to come to welcome him. However, when the news of Xunzi and Gongsun Longzi's arrival spread, not only King Zhao sent Pingyuan Jun to come, but also the other six Warring States leaders in Handan arrived together.
That's not all, even the five major merchants, Mrs. Yu, Lao Yidun, Bai Xiang, Zhuo Yi and Tian Ke, have also come.
Xunzi and Gongsun Longzi have a strong appeal. They are coming to Handan. How can those scholars not come?
For a moment, countless people came to greet him, and thousands of people gathered together.
"The ancients also chased stars!" Looking at the excited faces, Qin Yiren sighed that the appeal of this scholar was too strong, too powerful.
"No wonder Mencius traveled the world with his own wise words, and all the princes had to welcome him in person!" Qin Yiren sighed again, feeling that the influence of famous scholars in the Warring States Period was too great and could fight against the princes.
In the Warring States Period, once he became a famous scholar, his value would double and be valued by the world. Among them, the lucky ones, such as Mencius could fight against the princes, wherever he went, the princes of the country would have to greet him in person and hold a banquet to entertain him.
Although Mencius did not value the princes because of the flaws of Confucianism, he did not dare to go against his wishes. He could only follow his part and dare not offend him at all.
It is precisely because of this that Zhang Yi offended Mencius and was driven out of the palace by King Hui of Wei. Without Zhang Yi, Zhang Yi had to leave another country.
Xunzi and Gongsun Longzi have no worse names than Mencius. They can resist the kings and princes. When they come together, the influence can be imagined.
"Why haven't you come yet? Why haven't you come yet?" People raised their toes, stretched their necks, opened their eyes wide, and looked east with eagerness. Looking at them like that, they wanted to see Xunzi and Gongzi Longzi immediately.
"It's soon, it's soon." Someone comforted himself again.
A team appeared and came towards the city gate.
"Here! Come!" A cheer sounded, containing endless joy.
People were happy, and some even danced.
The team came very quickly and could see clearly. There were not many people, but only dozens of people.
"This is the real celebrity!" Qin Yiren saw it and looked at Chunshen Jun and Xinling Jun, and couldn't stop the corners of his mouth, and he was very disdainful.
When Chunshen and Xinling came to Handan, they were surrounded by guests, with no less than a thousand people, and they were so dissatisfied. Xunzi and Gongsun Longzi were both famous scholars who were famous all over the world, and only had dozens of people to accompany them. This was the style of a famous scholar.
Qin Yiren walked in his head, Sima Geng, Pingyuan Jun and others hurriedly followed. As soon as they moved, thousands of people behind him rushed up to welcome Xunzi and Gonglongsun Longzi.
The team drove closer and stopped.
When Qin Yiren saw that all the people who came with him were dressed up by scholars. Needless to think about it, they should be students of Xunzi and Gongsun Longzi. Their clothes were simple and unpretentious, wearing jade crowns on their heads, cloth robes and jade ornaments on their waists, without any luxury.
"If you have a student, you must have a teacher!" Although Qin Yiren had not seen Xunzi and Gongsun Longzi yet, he could tell from their students that these two people must be people who do not value luxury.
Sure enough, the curtains of the two carts were lifted, and one person appeared in each car. Their clothes were similar, wearing jade crowns, cloth robes, and jade ornaments on their waists, without any luxury.
According to their identity, status, and fame, even if they wear precious jade crowns, there will be no objection to them. The texture of the jade crowns on their heads is very ordinary, and even the jade crowns of rich people in the countryside are better than theirs. They are wearing ordinary cloth robes, the kind that ordinary Chinese can wear. According to their identity, they wear precious gold-inlaid brocade robes, and no one dares to say no. The jade ornaments on their waists are also ordinary, and the kind hanging by ordinary Chinese people is neither made of beautiful jade, nor the precious "gold-inlaid jade" or "jade-inlaid gold".
"This is a role model!" Qin Yiren praised and sighed: "The so-called beast bricks who were dedicated to money and only knew how to compare, if they knew that academic masters like Xunzi and Gongsun Longzi were so simple and did not value luxury, would they be embarrassed?"
Xunzi is a little short, while Gongsun Longzi is a little taller.
The two have similar temperaments. Although they do not value luxury and are very simple, they give people a sense of admiration for the mountains. Qin Yi faces not two people in his life, but two insurmountable mountains.
Qin Yiren was very respectful and did not dare to be rude at all. He sorted out his clothes, walked forward quickly, and said with a politeness: "The prince of Qin Yiren has met two gentlemen!"
"Haha!" Xunzi and Gongsun Longzi looked at Qin Yiren and burst into laughter. They focused on their heads and admired them.
"I don't know how many times the ceremonies are held, but I have never done such a kind deed like a young master. I have helped scholars solve their problems and troubles, and I have invested in supporting scholars for boats, carriages, food and accommodation. Good deeds that have never been seen in the ages!" Xunzi's voice was clear and had a metal texture, which praised Qin Yiren.
"Young Master's kindness will be passed down through the ages and will be remembered in history!" Gongsun Longzi's voice was a little hoarse, and he smiled slightly at Qin Yiren, making people feel like spring breeze.
"Yiren just did what they should do, and they dare not be praised by the two gentlemen." Qin Yiren said modestly.
Xunzi and Gongsun Longzi jumped out of the car and held their fists to greet each other.
Xunzi said: "Besides, I have seen you all!"
Gongsun Longzi said: "Long has seen you all!"
Xunzi's surname is Xun Kuang, and Gongsun Longzi's surname is Gongsun Long. The reason why he brought "Zi" was because in the Warring States Period, "Zi" was a respectful title for those who made outstanding contributions to academics. Anyone who brought "Zi" must be a person with great reputation in the world.
"I've seen two gentlemen!" Thousands of people said in unison, like the big bells, extremely loud. Everyone is respectful and dare not be rude at all.
After the ceremony, Qin Yiren clapped his hands and a four-horse cart drove in. This was a cart pulled by four white horses with snow-white bodies and no miscellaneous hair. It was the king's chariot of King Xiaocheng of Zhao.
When Xunzi and Gongsun Longzi arrived, King Xiaocheng of Zhao must have welcomed him in person, but he did not come to the city gate to greet him, and he wanted to welcome him in front of the palace. Originally, this matter could not be done for him, but King Xiaocheng of Zhao insisted. Qin Yiren considered that this was held in Handan and needed cooperation from Zhao State, and this was also a good thing, so he agreed.
King Xiaocheng of Zhao did not come in person, but sent his chariot, which was his respect for Xunzi and Gongsun Longzi.
"Two gentlemen, please!" Qin Yiren asked sideways.
Pingyuan Jun ran over and prepared to help the two of them get into the car.
"I really don't dare to accept thanking King Zhao for his good intentions." Xunzi declined politely.
"The King of Zhao has accepted the beauty and dare not accept it." Gongsun Longzi also refused.
"The two gentlemen are famous all over the world. If they don't get on the king's car, Sheng doesn't know how to hand over the mission to you." Pingyuan Jun was a little anxious.
Zhao State was defeated in the Battle of Changping. The people of the country were brave and their cohesion decreased. They needed to honor famous scholars like Xunzi and Gongsun Longzi to improve their reputation.
"Pingyuan Jun is so serious, and he was originally from Zhao. How could he not take a good look when he returned to his parents' country? I want to walk into the city." Xunzi refused with a smile.
"Handan is valued by the world, and Handan is famous all over the world. When Long arrives in Handan, how can he not appreciate it?" Gongsun Longzi also agreed with what Xunzi said.
Pingyuan Jun wanted to say something else, but Qin Yiren waved his hand to stop him from talking again and said, "The two gentlemen pay attention to their practice. Since that's the case, I'll ask the two gentlemen to enter the city."
"Haha!" Qin Yiren said "acting it with his own hands" and said that they were in their hearts. They were so happy that they smiled at Qin Yiren and followed Qin Yiren into the city.
Qin Yiren is on the left and Sima Geng is on the right. He followed Xunzi Gongsun Longzi to the city. This ceremony of talent sweeping was held by Qin Yiren, and Qin took the lead in responding, so Sima Geng certainly had to occupy an important position.
Pingyuan Jun looked at Sima Geng, and was very jealous, but there was nothing he could do.
It is not only Pingyuan Jun, Chunshen Jun, Xinling Jun, Xujia, and other people who are jealous of Sima Geng?
When entering Handan City, Xunzi and Gongsun Longzi looked around, sighing and said, "The Battle of Changping was defeated in Zhao State, and the country's situation was no longer the same as before. It's great to have such a scene! Not bad!"
Zhao State was a first-class Warring States Period and the strongest Warring States Period in Shandong. Its recovery power was very impressive. Less than a year after the Battle of Changping, Handan had almost recovered. Although it was no longer as grand as before, it was rare to have such a scene.
"Handan was originally famous for its dirty and stinky nature, and was not ashamed of the world." Gongsun Longzi was straightforward. He ignored Pingyuan Jun's face and pointed: "It was not until King Wuling innovated and implemented the strategy of 'Hu Clothing and Casual', rectified Handan and expanded Handan. Handan had a great improvement. The streets were neat and the market was neat, and it became the most important place in the world in one fell swoop."
Handan was a famous dirty and messy city in the early Warring States Period. It was shameful for the world. Cattle and horse dung were everywhere, and the smell was stink. It was not until King Wuling of Zhao became the King of Zhao and vigorously rectified the appearance of Handan, which became neat. With the success of the national policy of "Hu Clothing, Horse and Shooting", Zhao became the strongest Warring States in Shandong in one fell swoop, and Handan became the center of Shandong.
"What a pity! King Wuling has passed away!" Xunzi sighed without hesitation and glanced at Pingyuan Jun intentionally or unintentionally.
Chapter completed!