amaotonovel Chapter 180: Preaching? Destroying?
Chapter 180: Preaching? Destroying?
Chen Dong still remembers the first time he met Mr. Xie. At that time, he was full of doubts about his identity and even thought for a time that he was a remnant of the previous dynasty.
But which dynasty’s remnants could survive for more than three hundred years?
Although he was not a remnant of the previous dynasty, his nature was similar. He was also a rebel who attempted to overthrow the power of the dynasty.
And Mr. Xie was obviously his guide.
It is even possible that Mr. Xie knows his identity as a fake eunuch.
Chen Dong must get this old guy!
"I will keep an eye on him myself, and you guys keep a close eye on the others." Chen Dong licked his lips and stared straight at Mr. Xie.
Mr. Xie and General Xie had a very close relationship, and they actually rode in the same carriage.
Chen Dong followed all the way to General Xie's mansion and saw the two men walk in together.
General Xie lagged slightly behind by half a body length, and it was obvious that he respected General Xie more.
"This old guy is quite impressive." Chen Dong sneered in his heart, found a deserted place, and climbed over the wall to get in.
Even though his martial arts skills are not that great and his moves are ordinary, his skill of climbing over walls is already at the pinnacle.
After jumping into the yard, he found the room where Mr. Xie was resting.
After General Xie sent Mr. Xie to the door, he said, "You should go to bed early."
General Xie then left shaking his head.
The candlelight flickered in the room.
Chen Dong was not in a hurry and squatted under the tree waiting.
About an incense stick later, Mr. Xie blew out the candle and the room fell into darkness.
Chen Dong waited for two incense sticks before he quietly pushed the door open and went straight to Mr. Xie who was lying on the bed.
But, he missed!
There was no one on the bed at all, only a quilt and a pillow stuffed inside the quilt.
Chen Dong was startled and turned to run towards the door, but the door was closed with a creaky sound. An old man with white hair and a youthful face was blocking the door, looking at Chen Dong leisurely.
The moonlight poured through the rice paper on the doors and windows. There was a distance of five or six steps between Chen Dong and Xie Lao, which also formed the boundary between light and darkness.
Mr. Xie stood under the moonlight, while Chen Dong was in the dark.
Mr. Xie smiled calmly, "I was wondering who was following me all the way, it turns out to be you."
"From what you have done in this period, you already know your mission?"
Chen Dong said coldly: "What are you talking about? I'm here to arrest the criminals wanted by the imperial court!"
Mr. Xie laughed in silence, "They are all his disciples. Do you find it interesting to tell me this?"
Chen Dong raised his eyebrows, "If you think it's boring, tell me something interesting."
Elder Xie nodded, "Then I'll tell you something interesting. Qian Liang is dead, and many people are very dissatisfied. Some even proposed to rebel directly, using a more radical method to achieve our goal."
"You are one of them." Chen Dong's eyes were like swords, piercing straight into Mr. Xie.
Elder Xie smiled and said, "That's right. I didn't expect you to be more interesting than before. Is it because you've become smarter after staying with the little emperor?"
Chen Dong snorted, "If you read a lot, you will naturally become smarter. Qian Liang is the top scholar, but he can't even understand the simplest truth."
Mr. Xie showed an interested look, "Tell me, what does it mean to be enlightened?"
"Among the Hundred Schools of Thought, were they competing only for theories?" Chen Dong asked in return.
Elder Xie frowned slightly, "What else? Who wouldn't want their teachings to be passed down through the ages?"
Chen Dong sneered, "Narrow-minded! How can you understand the broad-mindedness of the ancient sages? They were working for the unification of the vassal states and for the people to no longer suffer from war!"
"Confucianism convinces people with reason and emphasizes social harmony, so that people can live and work in peace and contentment."
"Legalists believe in establishing a country based on laws. If the people abide by the laws, there will be no law-breaking and disorderly behavior, and society will be stable and the people will be at peace."
"The Mohists believe in non-aggression and universal love, and that all beings are equal. Whether they are peddlers or princes, they are all the same, and there is no privilege."
"Have you not realized it from these theories?" Chen Dong shook his head disdainfully. "The ancient sages cared about the people, not just one family that dominated and wrote books."
There was a thoughtful look in Mr. Xie's eyes. What Chen Dong said did make some sense.
However, it is impossible for him to abandon the beliefs he has held on to all his life.
"If your eloquent mouth inherits the Taoist tradition of the famous master, you will definitely be able to carry forward the famous master's legacy." Old Xie said slowly.
Chen Dong was furious when he saw that Old Xie was stubborn and unyielding. "I was just discussing the matter! The ancient sages wanted the people to be happy and the society to be stable. But your current actions are subverting the imperial power and causing the unified society to return to disorder, causing the people to lose their homes and become homeless. This runs counter to the ideals of the ancient sages!"
"You are not preaching the truth, you are destroying it! You are destroying the truth that you have always upheld! If the sages still have spirits, they will definitely point at your noses and scold you severely!"
Huang Zhongda Lu is inspiring and enlightening.
Mr. Xie felt that the belief he had always held on to had suffered a strong impact.
Preach?
Destroy Taoism?
He was now confused for a moment.
Chen Dong's eyes turned cold, and he rushed towards Mr. Xie quickly, slashing at Mr. Xie's chest with the dagger in his hand.
However, the knife did not hit his heart to take his life, but only made Mr. Xie lose the ability to resist.
However, when the tip of the knife was still an inch away from Mr. Xie's chest, it suddenly stopped and could not move forward. A thin layer of energy enveloped Mr. Xie's body, blocking the tip of the knife.
Chen Dong's pupils shrank and a look of horror appeared on his face.
The energy is released, a second-grade warrior!
This old man is actually a second-grade warrior! ?
Old Xie's body shook, and a wave of air swept over, knocking Chen Dong's body away.
"bang"
He bumped into the pillar, felt a stuffy sensation in his chest, and spurted out a mouthful of blood.
"Since you don't want to kill me, I will spare your life." Elder Xie said slowly, "You can go now. I need to think carefully about your preaching and destroying the Tao. When I figure it out, I will come to find you."
Chen Dong's heart skipped a beat. This old guy must be looking for him for something bad.
"You are not looking for me, but those stubborn people." Chen Dong said seriously, "I always believe that those who believe in the teachings of various philosophers are not fools. They can understand the good intentions of the ancient sages."
Mr. Xie glanced at Chen Dong with a half-smile, "If you hadn't chopped him off with that knife, maybe I would have believed it."
Chen Dong's mouth twitched, and he slapped the back of his right hand hard with his left hand.
Call you cheap!
Mr. Xie opened the door and looked at Chen Dong jokingly.
Chen Dong walked towards the door cautiously, and when he saw that Mr. Xie really had no intention of stopping him, he quickly ran out.
"Damn it, I have to find someone to calm myself down." Chen Dong said to himself.
He climbed over the wall, ran out of General Xie's residence and into the palace.
At the fork in the road, he was in a dilemma.
To the left is Yuwen Rou’s bedroom.
To the right is Xiao Yourong’s bedroom.
"Point your troops and generals, and whoever you point out will be who you point out."