Chapter 244 What is the purpose of studying?

When Yan Shigu heard Liu Xuan's answer, his face became even more stiff.

But he was also very curious. Liu Xuan must have his reasons for saying this.

"Oh? Liu Xuan, you are the Marquis of Lantian in the Tang Dynasty. It's very serious when you say this."

Yan Shigu reminded him that although it was a meal between family members, he should not make a big deal out of it.

Yan Shigu was suspicious. Looking at Liu Xuan's appearance, he didn't look like a military general. Looking at the spirit in Liu Xuan's eyebrows, he didn't look like a wise man, like Zhuge Kongming.

Then, there must be something special that can make him stand out in the eyes of His Majesty.

At this time, facing Yan Shigu's question, Liu Xuan didn't care at all. If he was an ordinary scholar, even if he was from a famous family, he would be at a loss, trembling all over, and nervous in the face of Yan Shigu.

But Liu Xuan was like nothing happened. He rolled up the pancake in his hand, took out two pieces of green leaves, put them in the pancake neatly, and then sandwiched a piece of meat in it. Finally, he used a small brush to dip a little deep sauce from the small bowl beside him and lightly dotted it on the meat.

He rolled up the pancake skillfully, and then before the juice flowed out, Liu Xuan stuffed it into his mouth.

"This meat, anyway, it's the same meat, the taste is the same." ❂✺✬

"But if you pair it with something else, the way of eating will change. The way of eating is different, and the taste is different."

Yan Shigu didn't understand. After Liu Xuan pretended to be mysterious, his eyes became deeper, as if he was watching Liu Xuan's performance.

"Liu Xuan, you are the Marquis of Lantian in the Tang Dynasty. You can't fool people with this."

Liu Xuan was shocked. Yan Shigu, I know your identity, but I can't know it.

"Then tell me, what is the purpose of studying?"

"For the common people? Then, why don't scholars in the world become common people directly? It is said that the Tang Dynasty is based on agriculture, but those high officials are not seen farming. What is this?"

"To govern the country and keep the country in mind?" Liu Xuan sneered, "Just kidding, in troubled times, these people can still exist, but in peaceful times, how many scholars have you seen realize their ideals and ambitions? What did they do after they got older and their official ranks were promoted?"

Yan Shigu looked a little unhappy, pursed his lips and didn't speak, his face was ashen, staring at Liu Xuan, as if he was holding back some anger.

You know, Liu Xuan's words are extremely rebellious, but he said them lightly, as light as eating and drinking water.

Kong Yingda was very happy. The more Liu Xuan said this, the more he thought that Liu Xuan had a lot of ideas in his mind and must be extraordinary.

There are not many people in the world who dare to say it so directly. The last person who said this was Wei Zheng.

It's a pity. Wei Zheng has been mysterious recently for some reason. He doesn't seem to like to go against His Majesty. The court is harmonious. Occasionally, officials from wealthy families secretly attack His Majesty.

"You said they are doing it for the people of the world? I have only heard one sentence, the world is bustling for profit. What do the people owe them to make them so shameless?"

Yan Shigu's chest rose and fell. There were only four words in his mind now: "Unreasonable!"

Liu Xuan sighed: "Old Yan, have a piece of meat. Eat more while your teeth are not completely fallen out. You won't have the pleasure of eating this kind of thing in the future."

Yan Shigu took a deep breath. If it weren't for Yaya, he might have exploded now.

Li Gang continued to bury his head in his food at this moment, and it seemed that he didn't take these things seriously at all.

Kong Yingda touched his beard, combed the juice on it, and then put it into his mouth with his hand, fearing that a little bit would be wasted: "Liu Xuan, I think you are right."

"Our old Kong family used to be from a famous family. As for studying, it is all for the various forces to preserve their own power."

Kong Yingda has long seen things through at this age: "If tomorrow, the court says that arithmetic can be made a marquis and appointed as a prime minister, I don't know how many people will fight for it."

"If the court says that farming can be made a marquis and appointed as a prime minister, then there will be farmers everywhere in the world."

Kong Yingda almost said it directly. After this age, there is basically nothing to constrain them.

Writing books and leaving traces in the world, raising a banner for those who come after them is their last wish.

Liu Xuan wrapped a piece of meat and handed it to Kong Yingda: "Look, Old Yan, Mr. Kong is a wise man."

"How can it be for others? There are not many such people, so don't say such nice things."

Yan Shigu was angry and slammed the table: "Is there really no such person in the world?"

He slammed the table, but he couldn't waste the piece of Dongpo pork in his mouth, so he held it tightly, for fear that the Dongpo pork would fly out.

Liu Xuan looked at the three people seriously and sighed: "Throughout the ages, there have been many people who have served the country and the people."

"There are thousands of scholars, but only one or two of them. When it comes to saints, there are even fewer, such as Confucius and Mencius, Mozi, Laozi, Han Fei..."

"There are only a few of them."

"When the various schools of thought appeared, there were also the most ambitious people. Now, there are only a few."

"Don't disbelieve me. Being a man is not only about what he says, but also about what he does. As the saying goes, judge by deeds, not by heart. This is what it means."

These words directly silenced the three great scholars of the time.

The most silent one was Yan Shigu. He was almost certain that Liu Xuan was a bold and careful person with real talent and knowledge, and he could see through things.

If he wasn't so clear-headed, how could he say such a thing.

"It's a pity that the Marquis of Lantian is so young, but he looks a bit old-fashioned. It's really... hey..."

"Hey, don't talk about others casually." Liu Xuan smiled and took a bite of the pancake. The three old men couldn't eat many pancakes, but Dazhuang and Yaya liked Roujiamo, so they couldn't help but make more. "If you want to hear nice words, I have a lot of nice words."

"Listen, what is the purpose of studying."

Liu Xuan smiled in his heart. If someone asked why he studied, in the Tang Dynasty, in the Han Dynasty, before those four sentences appeared, it might be really difficult to answer.

It also takes a little bit of technical content to talk nonsense.

"Establish a mind for heaven and earth, establish a life for the people, inherit the unique knowledge of the past sages, and open peace for all generations!"

Liu Xuan's voice was calm, and he chewed the Roujiamo in his mouth gently.

The whole hall of the Marquis's mansion was silent.

The three old men put down their food and drinks at the same time and stared at Liu Xuan blankly, as if they were looking at a monster that appeared from nowhere.

"Is there gold on my face? Or is it glass?"

"Mr. Li is a man of high moral character, and Mr. Kong teaches everyone. Old Yan, you are too narrow-minded."

Liu Xuan put his arm around Yan Shigu's shoulder and secretly fanned the flames.