Recently, a major incident with a sensational effect occurred in China.

The Zhongshan Kingdom was captured by the Qin, Zhao and Wei coalition forces, and the one who destroyed the Zhongshan Kingdom was not someone else. It was the top student in Fengming Academy and Mu Xijing, one of Bai Zi’s most valued students.

In this war full of conspiracy, Mu Xijing and Xiang Meng were completely overthrown, and the Xiang family of Chu State was no longer there. Silde, a well-known guy, showed a terrifying face and means again, because he turned against his face and betrayed his "allies" and threw himself into the arms of his teacher Bai Dong again, and it turned out that he was right to take the team again.

Everyone in the world thought that Mu Xijing would be beheaded and his eyes were cut to pieces. Fengmingyuan was about to stage a scene where the dean personally committed suicide by killing his beloved disciple, but the final outcome was that the eyes of the world were blinded and the ears of the world were deaf.

Bai Dong didn't kill him? Qin State actually returned Mu Xijing as a free agent!

If you don’t kill, you won’t kill. However, the reasons for Qin and Bai Dong are quite sufficient, so sufficient that no one in the world can refute it?

Bai Zi said that Mu Xijing did not rebel against Qin first because he was not an official of Qin, so what was he talking about rebellion? Mu Xijing did not have even more ** Xia. He just joined forces with Zhongshan, the Beidi, to fight another Beidi Yiqu. No matter how you look at it, they are beneficial to China, so why is it considered rebellious?

As for the joint efforts of Xiang Meng to assassinate himself and the prince, will those rangers serve without money? Where can Mu Xijing have a lot of money? All of them are Xiang Meng! Now Xiang Meng is dead, and the assassination is also an attempt. Bai Dong and the prince have expressed that they will not pursue the matter anymore and are willing to give Mu Xijing a chance to "be a new person". Who else can object?

It’s better to be a student of Baizi. If you make a mistake, the teacher will forgive you. Is this the opinion of ordinary people. In the eyes of those who are aware, the Mu Xijing incident is more meaningful. Zhao Ji specifically wrote a logical and enthusiastic article in the Great Qin Times, starting with Mu Xijing’s crimes, and finally deeply analyzed the argument that the Chinese law is too strict and harsh, and should be changed. If the Qin State does not punish Mu Xijing, there is a tendency to be lenient in the law, and it is also a crime of rule of law, rather than being punished by others!

"Baizi let us see the mind and insight that a scholar should have. As he said, Mu Xijing did not cause trouble to China, nor did he betray Qin. How did Qin punish him? This is the principle of "legal crime and punishment" created by President Bai, and according to law. Mu Xijing was in chaos and joined forces with Zhongshan to harm foreign tribes. Not only did he be guilty of China, he also made great contributions!"

As soon as this article was published, it caused a thousand waves, causing extensive discussions among the pre-Qin Legalists. Shen Dao, Shen Buhe and even Yang Zhu successively published articles in the Great Qin Times. Among them, Yang Zhu and Shen Dao supported Bai Dong. One of them was from Taoism and the other was a relatively gentle Legalist "strategic faction", which was easier to accept the principle of lenient law and legal crimes and punishments. Shen Buhe was shocked, but soon criticized by some Bai Dong's fans, and believed that since he became the Minister of South Korea, South Korea and France have become increasingly strict, and the Koreans have been even more shocked, far from the way of a saint.

Wei Yang was the one who was most affected by this. His new law has been implemented for more than ten years, and it was even so strict that he wanted to cut off the nose of Ying Qian and beat Si's butt. However, after several times of hitting a wall, the Legalist giant also felt that Bai Dong's influence on Qin State was increasing. Now he is no longer exactly the Wei Yang in history. Although Bai Dong did not directly interfere in Qin's legislation, the matter of borrowing wood to Xijing was equivalent to a warning to him. This time, Wei Yang was very clever and did not jump out to express his opinions. However, he was already considering whether he should make some changes to the most criticized system of Qin State. Bai Dong's principle of "legality of crimes and punishments" was released. The most important thing was the system of continuous operation he implemented. He didn't want to face Bai Dong's mountain now.

Mu Xijing is now a brand new topic. After the rounds of public opinion builds up by the Daqin Times, the discussions of the current laws of various countries are becoming more and more popular. For Bai Dong, this is enough. The Chinese Legalists have never lacked smart people. All they lack is the vision of later generations. Now that he has sowed a seed, someone will cultivate, water, and maintain it, and eventually let it take root and grow stronger. If he is cautious, Shen Buhe and Wei Yang will not change, there will naturally be later generations to replace them. All he needs to do is guide.

When the 'Muxijing phenomenon' is in full swing, Ms. Zhao Ji, the beautiful female editor-in-chief of the Daqin Times, has already turned her eyes to her alma mater, Fengmingyuan, and then rushed over with a group of male and female editors, because there will be a fierce collision of great ideas between the East and the West, and the Chinese academic community will be sensational. This is what President Bai said, and he will definitely not be wrong!

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Now Aristotle is obsessed with drinking tea. For an ancient Greek who doesn't like to drink water, this change is simply epoch-making.

Chinese people really enjoy it. Their staple food is not feta cheese and wheat cakes, but various exquisite dishes. Not to mention the taste of the dishes, the fine porcelain bowl used to hold dishes alone makes people feel appetizing. The fragrant and throat-moisturizing tea is much better than the cereal porridge that the Greeks love to drink. This thing not only quenches thirst but also makes people have clear ideas. It is simply a perfect match for scholars like him!

In fact, Aristotle has also seen Chinese tea, which is available in Persia. However, it may be to match the tastes of Persians. Persian tea is not authentic enough, either adding beef and goat milk or brown sugar! When he first arrived in Qin, he was still unable to get used to this kind of Chinese tea with a slightly bitter taste.

I still remember when I was drinking tea for the first time, Meng Ke actually looked at him with a slightly contemptuous look, just like the nobles of Athenians looking down at the lowest shepherd slaves! This made Aristotle very angry, so he learned all the means of cooking tea three days later. In seven days, he could taste the tea from the land of Wu and Yue or the Bashu, Chu! Every time he accurately stated the origin of the tea, Meng Ke's surprised expression that seemed to have just swallowed an egg made him feel happy.

On the Chu-style naked wooden tea table with exquisite carving, Aristotle arranged the fine porcelain tea set in one line, twisted the tea leaves and threw it into the pot, washed it with 90% hot spring water, then raised the teapot very gracefully, poured a cup for himself and Meng Ke separately with the technique of "Phoenix Nodding Three" and looked at Meng Ke proudly, and smiled and said, "Master Meng, please."

Meng Ke groaned, raised the teacup and drank it. Although he didn't say anything, he was secretly amazed in his heart. The Greek's learning ability was really amazing. In just a few days, he learned this set of "tea ceremony" created by Bai Dong in a vain. He spent more time when he first learned this thing.

After glanced at Aristotle, Meng Ke said lightly: "Chinese civilization is profound and profound. Although the tea ceremony is wonderful, it is just a drop in the ocean and a feather of Kunpeng. Since a wise man like you came to China, he should experience the wonders more. For example, my Confucian benevolent way is enough for you to study it all your life."

Aristotle looked at Mencius and suddenly burst into laughter: "What is the way of benevolence?"

"The way of benevolence is the great return of the world, and it is the king. If the king practices the way of benevolence, it will not destroy the lives of the people. If the people have their own fields, they will have their own food, fish can be caught, and meat can be eaten during the Chinese New Year. Only then will such a country be prosperous and strong, and the people will surrender. If the people surrender, the world will be healthy and there will be no war or death. This is the way of benevolence."

Aristotle smiled and said, "Mr. Meng said it very well, but what if your king refused to do the charity? What if it happened?"

"If you have the power, there are many helpers, but if you lose the power, there are few helpers. If that happens, the people can rise up and overthrow him! Then choose a benevolent monarch who is willing to practice the kingly way. This is the principle of 'the people are the most important, the country is the next, and the king is the least important'."

"Haha, that wouldn't it lead to war or blood? And even if you choose a king who is willing to do good deeds, what if he changes his mind halfway? Will you have to fight another war to overthrow him?"

Aristotle shook his head repeatedly and said, "Why can't democratic elections be implemented like Athens? In Athens, all male citizens can freely elect their leaders, and all major matters will be voted by the Citizens' Congress before making decisions. In this way, citizens can participate in politics and express their voices. City-Bangyuan implements the decisions based on the resolutions of the majority of citizens. If City-Bangyuan does not do well, they will have to step down if they do not continue to be elected. With this system, the rulers of Athens will never dare to do anything wrong. Mencius, the tea ceremony in China is very good, but your kingly way is too backward. The real kingly way in this world is not to expect the appearance of a wise monarch, but to "no king"! So I want to change your words, "The people are the most important, the country is the next, and the king is the delusion!" Even if there is a king and a Yuan, it should be the people who can elect and dismiss it at any time!"

"Mr. Meng, your benevolence, righteousness and morality are too hypocritical, and it depends on human morality to restrain you. You should know that people are born with selfish side. Even a two-year-old child will compete with his brothers and sisters for cheese! If morality is reliable, Xerxes is the most merciful king in the world! So I think the most important thing is legal constraints, not simple moral preaching. What China needs is the law, not the benevolent king in your dreams!"

Mencius was so angry that his body trembled, pointing at Aristotle's nose and cursing: "You are simply more bastard than Shen Dao, Shen Buhe, and Wei Yang. You rely on the law without relying on the rule of the king. Do you want to be a butcher like Wei Yang?"

"No, no, no, you completely misunderstood me. I have studied their doctrines and cannot be called legalists at all, because their law is just a tool, and ultimately serves the only king. The law I advocate is to serve citizens!"

Aristotle shook his head like a rattle. Mencius compared him with Wei Yang, Shendao and others, which was simply an insult to him. (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!