As soon as Zhang Hefeng said this, the candidates and scholars showed surprise, and some even opened their mouths. If they hadn't suddenly thought of what they said today, I'd be afraid that many people would have been injustice and refuted this approach.

After scanning the expressions of the people below, Zhang Hefeng smiled again: "I know that you have many doubts and even dissatisfactions in your heart. I will tell you that even I am full of doubts at that time, but I didn't dare to be arrogant in front of His Majesty, so I could only bury it deep in my heart."

After pausing, he said seriously: "But many years later, I have understood the true meaning. Therefore, compared to an old man like me, Your Majesty is the most wisest one. Although the so-called farming and commerce have been circulating for hundreds of years, it is still biased. In today's opinion, scholars, farmers, industry and commerce have never been divided into severity, and we should not think about suppressing commerce because of the emphasis on agriculture. This is not conducive to the people of the world."

The scholar who asked the question obviously could not accept such an answer. He only thought for a moment and raised his courage and said, "Why did Confucian scholars say this? Agriculture is the end of the Shang Dynasty, isn't it the justification that my Confucianism has advocated for thousands of years? Also, business affairs have learned from history. For example, Zhao and Song dynasties in the previous dynasty tolerate merchants and let them go, but as a result, the national strength was wasted, and foreign tribes were in danger for a hundred years. If Emperor Taizu Wu had not emerged from the sky, I was afraid that the whole world in the Central Plains would be in chaos because of it, that would be a great misfortune for the people."

This person's statement immediately won unanimous agreement from others, and many scholars followed and nodded: "What brother said is reasonable. The lessons of Zhao Song are not far away. There are countless businessmen who are greedy for profit and misleading people and the country. Such mistakes should have been suppressed long ago, so that we can cheer up our great Yue and give the world a bright world!"

Zhang Hefeng's expression suddenly became solemn. He reached out to press down to signal everyone to be quiet, and then said: "I understand your enthusiasm for the country, but I still want to tell you that reality is very different from what is in the book. The fall of the country in the former Song Dynasty was not only due to commercial matters, but now merchants are very popular, but I have never been involved in this matter after all, so I can't tell more truths now."

Li Ling listened to the old man's efforts to persuade everyone not to get stuck in the rude position, and his respect for this great scholar in his heart became more and more important. In fact, before that, he had the same view of Zhang Hefeng, and felt that he might have had considerable achievements in Confucianism, but as a scholar who has been studying this for his whole life, it is actually not suitable to be an official. It may be okay to talk about the knowledge in books, but for more.

But now, he realized that the so-called great scholars are indeed different from ordinary scholars. They are not stubborn in their own opinions, but they are broad-minded and know how to see things from the overall situation. Perhaps due to their vision, they still show their bright and bright beauty.

However, others obviously didn't think so. Seeing that Zhang Daru could not give a convincing statement, someone kept getting up to refute it. This time his attitude was much more intense than before: "Sir Confucianism, isn't it because His Majesty is so kind to the merchants today that he wants to defend him in order to enter the court again in the future?"

"Confucian scholars, merchants who do not work for production and obtain high benefits through means are not done by gentlemen. Even saints also criticize this. Now you are questioning the words of saints?"

"Scholars..."

Faced with the fierce questioning of many people, Zhang Hefeng could not handle it even if he had ten mouths, not to mention that he could not come up with a better statement to convince everyone. After all, he was just a scholar and had never paid much attention to business matters. So he seemed more embarrassed at this time, and the more he was speechless he could not deal with it, the more excited the others became, and he was very angry and wanted to refute it in one go, and there was no trace of the previous respect.

Li Ling was stunned by the side, and there was still such a playful person? Xu Cang was also surprised, and he couldn't help but murmured: "How could this be so? Why do they disrespect Confucian scholars so much?"

"This is a battle of ideas." A scholar in his forties next to him smiled strangely, "It's your first time participating in such a literary gathering, so I don't know the inside story. In fact, in addition to gaining some knowledge from these great scholars, such literary gatherings are more important, which is to make some people famous."

"Make a name?"

"You think, if you can refute a great scholar in the literary gathering, your reputation will come out?"

"But what are the benefits of that for our next provincial examination?"

"Who said that these people are all candidates for the provincial examination? If I expected it, most of the twenty or thirty people in the front row are already juren, and they are some famous scholars in my Xuzhou city. Now I can take this opportunity to make a name for Zhang Daru. In recent years, such things have happened a lot. It was just that the Confucian master lived in the capital for a long time, so I have not heard of this and have less preparation.

"I even suspect that this literary gathering was set up for this, because Zhang Daru is the most famous scholar in Xuzhou for 20 years. Only through him can some people become famous all over the world overnight! Otherwise, why did Zheguiyuan invite Confucian scholars this time instead of the richer Wenkuiju hold this literary gathering? It must be someone who has arranged everything."

Li Ling blinked and took a breath of cold air without realizing it. The thoughts and methods of the people in the scholars were really dirty. A great scholar came to speak with the kindness of supporting his juniors, but you dug a hole to design it. It was so shameless.

Xu Cang's face turned red and said angrily: "It's really despicable. They are not afraid of being really angry with the Confucian master. Is there anything wrong with it?"

"Those people don't care about the idea of ​​an old man who has retired and has a false reputation..." Li Ling curled his lips, but his face was also cold. Because he found that the old man on the stage had begun to tremble, and he opened his mouth several times to say something but was interrupted by someone in person. The scene was on the verge of losing control.

"This...what should I do?" Xu Cangzhen was a little panicked. He was impressed by Zhang Hefeng's performance just now. He really couldn't bear to have something wrong with such a great scholar, but it was also due to his vision. Even if he had the help, he could not come up with any powerful words and could only worry here.

At this time, another scholar stood up suddenly, took two steps forward, almost standing in front of Zhang Hefeng, and said righteously: "Sir Zhang Ru, as a great scholar, you have read books of sages since you were young, how could you say such a non-conventional statement? Merchants value profit and over righteousness is the disadvantage of the world. How can they compare with scholars and farmers who are the foundation of a strong country? Even if I, Luo Feng, are just a small scholar, must stand up and argue with you. If the Confucian scholars can convince the younger generation today, then I will not take the imperial examination in this life!"

If Li Ling had some doubts before, then now, seeing this person stand up with a clear identity and sing against Zhang Hefeng, you will know that this statement is good. Today's literary meeting is a game set up for Zhang Hefeng. Once he falls into it, this juren named Luo Feng will make him famous.

Zhang Hefeng might not see anything at the beginning, but at this moment, the old man had already understood the other party's intention and his eyes became cold: "I only say one thing: whether it is business, farmer, or scholar, they are all my people of Dayue, how can we distinguish between noble and low? As for you, merchants value profit, this is certainly true, but this is not the reason you look down on them."

"A gentleman praises righteousness, and a villain praises profit. This is the view of Saint Confucius. Isn't this enough to show that all businessmen are villains and need to be suppressed?" Luo Feng was prepared, and immediately asked aggressively, and pushed Saint Confucius to the side.

"Although it is true, Confucians should be tolerant. How can they suppress the other party just because they have the desire to pursue profit?"

"I dare not speak out whether to suppress the younger generation or not, but the distinction between the main and the difference between the main and the severity is clear. But according to what Zhang Rushi said, businessmen should be like farmers, and it is really hard for me to accept." Luo Feng suddenly changed his tone and fired targetedly again.

As if to help him increase his momentum, several scholars immediately stood up and said, "Sir Zhang Ru, we also think what you said just now is very wrong. I hope that the Confucian master can explain the truth clearly."

"You..." Zhang Hefeng's breathing was a little confused by their aggressive force, and his body trembled, but his words were a little unscrupulous.

In fact, logic is that the two people who came with him should have ended the debate in the morning and escorted the old man away. But in fact, the two guys were always watching the wall with cold eyes, as if they had not noticed that the old man was so excited that he could not even speak, and was criticized by these so-called "candidates".

Luo Feng's mouth was lightly raised, making his name famous in Xuzhou was famous. With Zhang Hefeng's reputation, his name could be spread to everyone in the world in a few months! This idea made him more powerful and immediately took another step forward: "Confucian scholar, this is a dispute over the principles of Taoism. I must ask you clearly. Merchants are the worms of the country, and they can only be fucked. If I destroy the foundation of my Great Yue, I should get rid of it as soon as possible. Even if it cannot be eliminated, I should try my best to suppress it. I wonder if you think it is?"

"It's simply nonsense! I really don't know how you, a juren, got the exam. With your knowledge, I think even a child should not pass the exam!" Just as Luo Feng thought he was sure to win and wanted to fully implement the topic, a voice full of disdain sounded loudly from behind, which overshadowed his words in an instant.

As soon as these words came out, the hall suddenly became quiet. Then, as Luo Feng turned his head, more than a hundred people fell on one person at the same time.
Chapter completed!