Han Fei looked dazed:

"Some time ago, Senior Brother Li Si returned from Handan, and now the two have come from Handan. It seems that things should be done."

Tian Dan smiled and said:

"This time, I and others came here under the order of the king, just to facilitate this."

Han Fei showed an excited expression on his face and said:

"It would be great if I could leave this place as soon as possible."

Seeing this, Li Jian couldn't help but be curious and said:

"Why are Brother Han so anxious? Could it be that something happened in the Jixia Academy?"

Han Fei's face changed slightly. After hesitating for a moment, he just shook his head and did not speak.

Soon, the three of them arrived in front of a rather quiet courtyard behind the academy.

Han Fei said:

"This is my teacher's residence. Please wait for a while and I will report to my teacher."

Han Fei was walking towards the gate of the yard when suddenly a loud shout came from the yard.

"It's simply outrageous. Confucianism and Law have not been in harmony for two hundred years. How can there be a Legalist idea in Confucianism?"

"Xunzi, if you insist on doing this act of deceiving your master and destroying your ancestors, you will see how you face Confucius and Mencius under the underworld!"

The three people outside the door were stunned at the same time.

The gate of the courtyard was opened, and a group of old scholars walked out in anger.

Han Fei did not dare to neglect and immediately bowed to say hello. However, none of the old scholars paid attention to Han Fei and passed by directly.

Suddenly, an old scholar stopped and said in surprise:

"Isn't this Du Pingjun? When will Du Pingjun come back to Linzi?"

Many Confucians stopped, their eyes fell on Tian Shan, and their tone immediately became warm.

"Du Pingjun, long time no see!"

"Du Pingjun, I have time to go to my husband's house to have a meal."

Tian Dan smiled and politely made friends with the old scholars.

"Sir, don't worry. Tian Dan will stay in Linzi for a while. At that time, I will definitely disturb you and learn the latest ideas of our Confucianism."

"By the way, why was the matter in the yard just now?"

One of the oldest Confucian scholars said angrily:

"Xun Kuang, as a Confucian, was also the high priest of Jixia Academy. He made many remarks to get close to the Legalists and threatened to integrate Confucianism and Law."

"Tell me, isn't this a mess?"

Other Confucians talked all the time.

"I came to persuade him with kindness, but he was stubborn and didn't want to give up."

"If Confucius was reborn, he would have to hold a three-foot sword and then kill Shao Zhengmao."

"If my teacher Mencius knew about it under the spring, he would definitely expel Xunzi from Confucianism!"

Li Jian looked at this scene and suddenly understood why Xunqiu left Jixia Academy.

It is said that it is a controversy among the hundreds of schools of thought, but the most powerful among the Jixia Academy is Confucianism.

Xunzi was a very controversial figure in Confucian history. Many Confucians even believed that Xunzi was fundamentally following the Legalist idea and was a traitor to Confucianism.

Otherwise, why are Xunzi's two masters, Li Si and Han Fei, both Legalists?

What Li Jian didn't expect was that without waiting for later generations, the Jixia Academy is now full of dissatisfaction with Xunzi.

It seems that I had less dealings with Qi in my previous life.

The old scholars chatted with Tian Dan for a few words, complained about Xunqiu fiercely, and then left.

As for Li Jian and Han Fei who were standing by, perhaps because they were too young, they were not taken seriously by these old scholars at all.

As soon as the old Confucians left, a gentle voice rang out from the yard.

"It turns out that Du Pingjun and Doctor Li Jian are here. Xunzi is in a misfortune and welcomes you. Please forgive me."

Li Jian turned his head and happened to see an old man about fifty years old standing at the gate of the courtyard, dressed simply and had a gentle and smiling expression.

This is the senior official of Qi State and the high priest of Jixia Academy.

Li Jian bowed to Xun Chu:

"A junior student, I have met Mr."

Li Jian naturally expressed his respect for these famous scholars in history.

No matter in any era, those who focus on learning are worthy of respect.

Tian Dan's expression was naturally much more natural, and he walked up and patted Xunzi on the shoulder, laughing:

"Xunzi, I didn't expect that you were full of energy back then, but now you have today."

"If I don't listen to this marquis, I'm now laughing at me?"

Xunzi showed a bitter smile on his face and said:

"Du Pingjun, I haven't seen each other for a long time. Is it wrong to ridicule my old friend as soon as I meet?"

Tian Dan laughed:

"It's OK, it's very good. Why are you waiting for? Come with me to Handan quickly, so that you won't have to be sour from these corrupt scholars anymore."

While talking, several people had already walked into the yard.

Li Jian looked around and found that Xunzi's courtyard was really simple and almost no different from ordinary families. It was just that it was a little larger and had a few more servants.

In the lobby, Xunzi, master and apprentice, and Tian Dan, Li Jian, sat down with his host and guest.

Xunzi shook his head and said:

"What happened just now was the internal affairs of my Confucianism, and I made it a joke for you."

Tian Dan said seriously:

"Xunzi, listen to my words, even if I go to Handan, I will tell you that I will build a new school for you."

Xunzi sighed and said:

"Du Pingjun, I have been here for decades, how could I leave at will?"

"Let me think about it for a while and give Du Pingjun an answer in a few days. How about it?"

Tian Dan persuaded him for a while, but when he saw that Xun Zi was still firm in his opinion, he stopped insisting and talked about his mission this time.

"This time, Doctor Li Jian and I went to Qi State to be envoyed to Qi and Zhao Alliance."

"But then win..."

Tian Dan said this and said:

"I wonder what kind of trick Xunzi can help me? If I succeed, the king will definitely appreciate Xunzi even more when he finds out."

Xunqiu touched his beard and pondered for a moment, looked up at Han Fei, and said:

"Han Fei, go and call Li Si."

Han Fei took the order and left.

Tian Dan said curiously:

"This is Xunzi?"

Xunqiu smiled and said:

"My disciple, Li Si, may be able to help you. Please wait for a while."

Soon, Li Si followed Han Fei in a hurry.

Li Jian looked at Li Si carefully and found that the future Prime Minister Qin Shihuang looked just a scholarly scholar with a scholarly spirit at this moment.

After Li Si's greeting, he said:

"I wonder what the mentor is going to look for Li Si?"

Xunzi said to Li Si:

"Are you going to go into the palace tomorrow to pay homage to the king and the queen mother?"

Li Si nodded and said:

"The disciple supervises the King's homework in the name of the Queen Mother. Tomorrow is the time when the Queen Mother tests the King's homework once a month."

Xunzi turned to look at Tian Dan and said with a smile:

"If you have anything to say, you can ask Li Si to tell the Empress Dowager, which is also a little favor from Xun's help."
To be continued...