Ma Jiamen: I was forced to fight for supremacy

Chapter 139: Thank you, Junior Sister of the Legalist School, and Master Zhang

A dozen or so Legalist scholars watched Ma Zhan continue to talk without changing their expressions.

"Guanzi and Shen Gong taught the art of war, and the sage of Fa taught the law. Now you are talking about momentum.

In this chaotic world, he is favored by royal families of various countries.

The law is for the people, and the people are governed by law.

But what about the nobles?

What about the aristocratic family?

What about the royal family?

How can we govern them?

In troubled times, neither the imperial way nor the kingly way is as useful as the hegemonic way.

Laws, tactics and power can make a country strong and the imperial power stable.

But I also believe that the law must be above all authority.

All of you here are capable of strategy and if you were to become an official, you would surely reach a high position.

But have you ever thought about the common people below the high positions?

Rule of law, governing the country by law, the emperor is punished the same as the common people when breaking the law, this is the Legalist in my mind.

Guanzi said, "When the granaries are full, people will know etiquette; when they have enough food and clothing, they will know honor and disgrace."

In my opinion, this statement should be preceded by a premise: the rule of law.

"call..."

Ma Zhan broke out in a cold sweat. 'Finally finished, I'm sweating. The pressure is just too great.'

Ma Zhan was afraid of being beaten, so he turned around and left, but was stopped by Han Tu.

"Those who discuss the Dao should stay."

'It's over, I hope I won't get beaten.

Uncle Kou, you have to protect me.'

Ma Zhan gave Kou Ping a look for help.

Han Tu asked, "Does the Taoist recognize my junior sister, Han Hongyi?"

"Junior sister? Is she pretty? Do you have a boyfriend? ..."

"I don't know~"

Seeing Ma Zhan's straightforward answer, Han Tu's eyes were filled with nostalgia.

"Your ideas are exactly the same as Little Junior Sister's. If you are lucky enough to meet in the future, you will definitely become close friends."

Seeing the complicated expressions of the other legalists, they were mostly filled with longing.

"It seems this junior sister is quite popular."

Ma Zhan bowed politely and spoke modestly.

“If I have the chance, I will definitely communicate more with Mr. Han online.”

Han Tu cleared his throat and collected his thoughts.

After a brief exchange with a few gentlemen, he announced loudly:

"Those who discuss the Dao and the Legalists will win."

'Is this a win?'

So careless?

Does that junior sister have such great power?

Could she be the white moonlight of your group?

Li Hongyi, in this era, she can propose a society ruled by law. This little sister is quite forward-thinking. Thank you, little sister...

——At the gate of Jixia Academy, Ma Wu’s heart, which had been hanging in the air, finally settled in his stomach.

"Fortunately, fortunately. I haven't lost my generation yet."

This amazing finishing move directly hit Ma Qi and Ma Jiu's hearts.

It was a pleasant surprise because the "junior sister" easily passed the Legalist test.

Ma Zhan went directly to the Taoist place, and the Taoist disciples told Ma Zhan that the master was waiting for people to discuss Taoism in the ancestral hall.

Ma Zhan didn't think much about it and came to the Taoist ancestral hall.

There was only an old man in a long robe sitting quietly in the open space in front of the ancestral hall.

Ma Zhan saluted: "I am Ma Zhan, the Taoist, and I am honored to meet you, sir."

The old man opened his eyes slightly.

"coming."

This way of greeting left Ma Zhan a little confused.

'Coming? What's coming?'

Looking at Ma Zhan's puzzled expression, the old man smiled slightly.

"Last night, an elder told me that you would come now."

'Well, I feel like you're a Taoist fortune teller.'

The old man continued, "Do you have any doubts in your heart?"

"I want to know what the difference is between Taoism and Taoism."

Ma Zhan felt more and more that this old man was a bit mysterious, like the Taoist Xuan.

"good question."

The old man looked up at the sky, as if recalling something.

"Taoism, the founder of Taoism went west through Hangu Pass, leaving behind five thousand words of scriptures for the world, and then he transformed into the Three Pure Ones..."

Let nature take its course and govern by doing nothing – this is the Taoist philosophy.

Later, it went through the more idealistic Laozi and Zhuangzi period, and the Huang-Lao period that was more inclined towards governing the country and handling affairs, and developed into one of the major schools today.

Until the world was unified, most schools of thought withdrew from the court and took root among the people.

Later, some alchemists based their thinking on Taoism and integrated the Mohist, Alchemist, Yin-Yang and other schools to establish the first Taoist sect.

In short, Taoism is a school of thought.

Taoism is a religion.

Most of the ideas of Taoism come from Taoism, so naturally they worship the same ancestor as Taoism.

Taoists also hope that Taoism will develop. After all, religion is also a part of the Tao.

Ma Zhan said he understood: "Thank you for clearing up my confusion, sir."

"Look at the time, it's time for lunch."

Ma Zhan was about to say goodbye when the old man asked.

"Did you gain anything from Master Zhang Tianshi's Hundred Virtues Formation?"

"You. You. How do you know... I've been to the Hundred Virtues Formation."

The old man's question scared Ma Zhan, "Are you Taoists or Taoists all so superstitious?"

The old man waved his hand, signaling Ma Zhan not to be nervous.

"Master Zhang once asked me to pay attention to the formation inside the ancestral temple. I naturally know that you have entered the Hundred Virtues Formation.

Being able to come out of the formation intact shows that you are kind by nature and will be better able to adapt to the environment inside the formation.

Your destiny is very consistent with Taoism.

So, let me ask you, have you gained anything from Master Zhang Tianshi?"

"Yes, there is...what I gained...is being a kind person."

Ma Zhan was helpless. He almost died in the battle formation. What could he gain?

The old man smiled heartily: "Don't pretend, you don't want to be a good person.

In the future, just remember your original intention when you act. "

Then the old man stood up and bowed towards the Taoist ancestral hall.

Then he announced: "The one who discusses the Dao, the one who discusses the Dao, wins."

"Oh my god, I'm shocked. What's this for? Are they releasing water?"

Ma Zhanyi looked at Kou Ping, who was also confused. They both looked at the Taoist elder in confusion.

The old man waved his hand and said, "Go ahead. Remember, don't forget your original intention."

At the gate of Jixia Academy, all messengers released their last communication tool.

Those who are not well prepared or whose tools are damaged by the "car accident" simply run away.

As quickly as possible, spread the news that the debater had passed the second level to the ears of the head of the family.

Ma Wu breathed a sigh of relief.

"I told you, my generation is stable."

Ma Qi: "Shut up."

Ma Jiu: "..."

Jing Tai Lan: "Go, invite all the top courtesans, prostitutes, and dancers from all the brothels in the city to come to my house tonight."

Ma Zhongtong: "Brother, open-minded."

The students from various schools of thought at Jixia Academy continued to pass on the message, but the way some Confucian and Mohist students addressed each other changed to "Junior Master Ma Zhan has passed the second level."

The words on the notice at the entrance of Jixia Academy changed accordingly.

“Those who discuss the Dao fight on horseback; those who discuss the Dao, Confucianism, Mohism, Legalism, and Taoism, will prevail.

The second level has been passed. Ten days later, the chief monk will sit down and discuss the Dao with his disciples."

After Ma Zhan graduated from Jixia Academy, he was still struggling.

"Why did the Taoist elder let me pass? Just because I survived the Hundred Virtues Formation?"

Is there any mystery in this?

Taoists, you really are incomprehensible.