In fact, since the prince of Chu asked for a meeting outside the gate of Xun Guo, Xun Guo immediately summoned several important figures of Confucianism, that is, those Confucian priests in the Huaxia Academy, to discuss this matter.

The reason why this is so is because Xun feels that this seems to be a good opportunity.

I saw Xun Kuang coughing, and said to the Confucian sacrificial wine in front of him: "Everyone, now the state of Chu is besieged by Han and Wei. The prince of Chu asked us for help outside the door, which is the best time for us Confucians to take the opportunity to expand their influence in the territory of Chu, I don't know what you think? ”

As soon as Xun Kuang's words came out, several Confucian priests present couldn't help but be a little moved.

Expanding influence is a must-do for any school.

A Confucian sacrificial wine pondered for a long time, and then said to Xun Guo: "Xunzi, that Chu State is a wild land, it has always been unindoctrination, and now it is about to be destroyed by Han and Wei, if you support Chu at this time, it seems a little unwise." ”

Xun Guo shook his head, and said to the Huaxia Academy from Qi State: "I don't know about the sacrificial wine, I used to be an official in Lanling County, Chu State, although the people of Chu have a lot of Dongyi style, but in fact, they are no different from the people of the Central Plains, just be patient and educate them, and don't worry about not knowing the etiquette." ”

Another Confucian priest said: "The problem now is that even if we are willing to help the prince of Chu, we may not be able to solve this matter, and if we can't solve this matter but blindly agree, wouldn't it be in vain to disgrace my Confucian reputation?" ”

Xun Jing pondered for a while, and said: "This is indeed a problem, the reason why I have invited you here today is to hope that you can brainstorm and see if this matter can be solved." ”

After a pause, Xun Jing continued: "This prince of Chu worshiped under the door of Confucianism in the palace, and he is also a Confucian scholar, and he is very interested in Confucianism. ”

"I think that since the founding of Confucianism for hundreds of years, it has never been supported by any monarch, even the state of Qi and the so-called Jixia School Palace, they just regarded Mencius as a guest secretary who consulted. We thought that the Huaxia Academy would make the situation better, but the truth was not as we imagined, but the Mo family also entered the Huaxia Academy. ”

From this point of view, neither Qi nor Zhao is a good place for the development of Confucianism. If we can successfully help Chu this time, then Chu is likely to become the first vassal state to support Confucianism, accept Confucianism, and govern the country with Confucian ideals. ”

Although Xun has always been criticized as a heresy of Confucianism, he is still a Confucian leader after all, and at this time he was also thinking about the interests of Confucianism.

After hearing Xun Jing's words, several Confucian sacrificial wines couldn't help but be moved.

Although Confucianism and Mohism have always been called "Confucianism and Mohism", in fact, these two schools have never been thoroughly supported in any country, but the originally unknown Legalists have already taken root and blossomed in the Three Jin Dynasty and the Qin State, and have borne brilliant fruits.

Among the several hegemonic states of the Warring States Period, the rise of Qin, Wei and now Zhao is inseparable from the role of Legalism.

The objects that Confucianism has always chosen to support are the Qi State and the Lu State, and the Lu State is a scumbag, and now it is needless to say that it has been destroyed.

Although the monarchs of Qi founded the Jixia School Palace and made Confucianism the number one faction in the Jixia School Palace, they actually only regarded Confucianism as a tool, and never really regarded Confucianism as a thing.

Even when the famous Mencius was in the Qi State, the monarchs of the Qi State did not adopt Mencius's advice, and finally ran away from Mencius.

In such a situation, Confucianism is actually very desperate to need the support of a state and to prove that it is not inferior to other schools, especially Legalism.

Under such circumstances, when Xunzi said that the state of Chu might completely turn to Confucianism because of this matter, he immediately obtained the consent of these Confucian sacrificial wines.

Someone said, "In that case, then call the prince of Chu in." ”

Someone shook his head and objected: "I haven't thought of it now, if the prince of Chu is called in, but he can't give any solution to the problem, wouldn't he be looked down upon?" ”

Under such circumstances, several Confucian gentlemen had to search their stomachs and begin to think about what kind of solution could be found in front of them.

As everyone present, it is of course possible to speak directly to King Zhao, but this is an option that is absolutely impossible to succeed.

The Confucian priests present knew very well that if they went to intercede with the king of Zhao, the wise king of Zhao was likely to gain insight into the motives of Confucianism.

You must know that the current Confucianism intends to go to the Chu State to take root and sprout, which to a certain extent is actually a betrayal of the Zhao State and the Huaxia Academy, and no monarch can definitely tolerate such a betrayal.

Since this is the case, then the only way to choose is a more roundabout, preferably one that can not expose Confucianism.

Several Confucian priests discussed for almost two hours, but they did not come up with a good solution.

After all, these guys are all scholars, and they really lack research on these tactics and the like, and they are not good at it.

At this moment, a servant of Xun Jing suddenly walked in briskly and handed a note to Xun Qian's hand.

Xun Guo first froze for a moment, then looked at the note for a while, and a smile slowly appeared on his face.

"Guys, I think there's a way now."

Several Confucian sacrificial wine priests looked at each other, obviously not understanding what kind of medicine was sold in Xun Kuan's gourd.

Xun didn't say much, and directly circulated the note to everyone present.

Several Confucian priests read this note, and their faces showed joy.

"That's a good idea."

"That's a brilliant plan!"

Someone else asked Xun Qian: "Xunzi, I don't know who this person is, this plan is really admirable." ”

Xun Jing smiled slightly, shook his head and said, "This person's identity, please keep it secret for the time being." ”

In the end, Xun Jing, as the leader of Confucianism, made a final decision: "Since there is no objection, then act according to this plan." Come on, invite the prince of Chu in. ”

A moment later, the crown prince of Chu State appeared in front of everyone, and bowed deeply to the several Confucian priests present: "The students have seen all the gentlemen. ”

Xun Guo sat on the top, looked at the prince of Chu in front of him, and slowly said to the prince of Chu: "I don't know what the prince came here this time. ”

The crown prince of Chu did not dare to slack off, and immediately made his intention clear, and then said to Xun Guo: "If you gentlemen can help students this time, then when the students inherit the throne of Chu in the future, they will definitely repay Confucianism and make Confucianism the program of Chu State." ”

As soon as several Confucian priests heard the words of the prince of Chu, they immediately exchanged very excited looks.

This was exactly the promise they wanted from the mouth of the prince of Chu.

After listening to this promise of the prince of Chu State, Xun Kuang also nodded, and a smile appeared on his old face.

"Prince. I understand what you mean, but if we want to enter the palace to advise King Zhao, this matter is actually useless. Because the king has always had a plan, it is impossible for me to get any change because of the advice of a few others. ”

When Xun Kuang's words came out, the body of the prince of Chu State was immediately shocked, and his face showed an expression of extreme disappointment.

This is already the last way that the prince of Chu can come up with, if even a big man like Xun Guo can't help himself, then the young prince of Chu has no way.

But in the next moment, Xun Qian's words made the prince of Chu rise directly from hell to heaven.

"Actually...... After the discussion just now, we have also come up with a solution, but this method may be useful, but it may have a certain impact on the reputation of the crown prince. ”

When the prince of Chu State heard this, he immediately spoke, and his tone was very firm: "Please rest assured, sir, as long as it can be beneficial to Chu State, no matter what kind of strategy, I am willing to cooperate!" ”

In the middle of the night, the excited Prince of Chu walked out of Xun Kuang's mansion and saw Lin Wujun, who had been waiting impatiently for a long time.

"Prince, what's the situation? I didn't get bothered by those old men. ”

The prince of Chu smiled slightly, and said to Lin Wujun: "Lin Wujun, that Xunzi gave me a plan......

After listening to the words of the prince of Chu State, Lin Wujun couldn't help but be taken aback, and said, "Prince, how can this plan be made?" It's too ......."

The crown prince of Chu State waved his hand and said very firmly: "It's okay, I have made up my mind, tomorrow is the time for this plan to be implemented!" ”