To the First Emperor of Qin: The state has decreed this!

Chapter 28 Zhang Dashan Arrives at the Community

Just as Chunyu Yue's heart was becoming increasingly agitated, Fusu spoke.

He presented Chunyu Yue with Zhang Fan's three Confucian questions verbatim!

"Teacher, the Analects says, 'To love others is benevolence!'"

"Then, teacher, please tell me, what is this about the people of the world who are starving and even resorting to cannibalism?"

"But for the sake of so-called propriety and law, they are allowed to starve to death. Is this benevolence?"

boom!!!

Chunyu Yue's smile froze instantly!

His mind went blank!

He opened his mouth, about to defend himself, when Fusu's second question followed immediately!

"A sorcerer concocted poisonous pills, bewitched the emperor, and wreaked havoc on the court!"

"If you don't kill him, are you going to try to reform him with virtue? Is that... benevolence?"

Boom!!!

Chunyu Yue's face began to turn pale.

He felt a tightness in his throat and couldn't breathe!

He meant that they should be punished according to the law!

But Zhang Fan's ruthless methods are precisely the most brutal form of law!

Before he could even organize his thoughts!

Fusu's third question crashed down!

"A group of court officials, for their own selfish interests, are trying to obstruct the implementation of this miraculous product that promises a yield of a thousand catties per mu, disregarding the well-being of the people!"

"Are you going to just stand by and watch them succeed if you don't use tactics against them?"

"Is this... benevolence again?"

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Fusu asked three questions in a row, each word striking straight to Chunyu Yue's heart!

Chunyu Yue's body jolted, and he stumbled back three steps before landing hard on the mat!

His mind went completely blank!

Sweat instantly soaked through his scholar's robe!

He wanted to argue!

He desperately wanted to refute it!

But to his horror, he discovered that no matter how he answered!

They will all fall into the trap of "empty talk of etiquette and law while ignoring the common people"!

They despise those pedantic scholars who spout benevolence and morality but are ignorant of human suffering!

There is absolutely no difference!

How...how is this possible?!

I...I'm speechless!

Seeing the teacher speechless and ashen-faced, Fusu's momentum grew even stronger!

He stepped forward, and his entire demeanor changed!

He was no longer that docile student!

He possessed a hint of Qin Shi Huang's aura!

"The knowledge of teachers is the knowledge of governing the world!"

"The Grand Tutor's teachings are the teachings of creation!"

"The Great Qin is now in dire need of reconstruction, beset by the remnants of the six former states within, and beset by ferocious enemies without!"

"We must use swift and decisive measures to uphold the kingly way with tyrannical power!"

Chunyu Yue was completely dumbfounded!

He stared blankly at Fusu before him, his heart filled with shock!

Is this...is this still the kind and innocent student he knew?!

Could these profound and insightful pronouncements on governance have truly come from Fusu's mouth?

He has been teaching for over ten years!

Fusu was just a docile student!

He followed Zhang Fan for less than a day!

Less than a day!!!

Fusu seemed to have become a completely different person, someone he didn't recognize at all!

Who exactly is Zhang Fan?!

Just as Chunyu Yue lost his composure.

Fusu looked at him and spoke calmly:

"Teacher, I have come here today not to debate, but to show you the right path."

boom!!!!

Chunyu Yue felt a wave of dizziness!

Point out a clear path?!

He... he actually said he would show me the right path?!

What a shame!

What a humiliation this is!

"The Grand Tutor's learning far surpasses our imagination; his words and deeds are all for the sake of lasting peace!"

"If you, teacher, are willing to set aside your prejudices and explore with us the realms uncharted by even the sages, I would be happy to personally introduce you!"

Something shattered in Chunyu Yue's heart.

That was the belief he upheld throughout his life, the tradition he was proud of!

At this moment!

It was shattered by his most prized student!

Done.

Fusu bowed deeply to Chunyu Yue, who was completely dumbfounded.

"Teacher, I have said all I need to say. I must go and apologize to my father."

"It was my foolishness that led me to misunderstand Father!"

The words fell.

Fusu turned around and left without the slightest hesitation.

Chunyu Yue was left alone, slumped on the ground.

His eyes were glazed over, and he muttered to himself:

"The science of creation... the art of hegemony protects the kingly way..."

"Was I...wrong?"

"Was I wrong to uphold the path of sainthood that I have followed my entire life?"

……

at the same time.

A small county town hundreds of kilometers away from the capital.

A black sedan with government license plates.

We slowly drove into an old residential area.

This car looks out of place with its surroundings.

In the residential area.

An elderly man playing chess, a woman holding a child, and a neighbor passing by.

Everyone stopped what they were doing and turned their gazes toward them.

I was filled with curiosity!

The car door opened.

Zhang Fan's parents, Zhang Dashan and Li Xiufen, got out of the car with their youngest daughter, Zhang Xiaoya.

They're not used to living in a military compound!

Despite Zhu Feng's repeated attempts to persuade him to stay, he insisted on returning to his hometown.

"Has the Zhang family become rich? They're coming back in such a nice car?"

"What kind of trouble is this! I heard his son, Zhang Fan, has been missing in Beijing for several days. I bet he committed some serious crime and was brought back by the government!"

"Exactly! Look at their faces, something must have happened!"

People around started talking about it.

Zhang Dashan and Li Xiufen felt their faces flush as they listened to these comments.

They instinctively quickened their pace, wanting to get home as soon as possible.

However, what you fear most is what happens!

I've just arrived at my doorstep!

"Second brother! Second sister-in-law! You're finally back!"

A voice rang out, and they looked over.

Then, my third aunt, along with my eldest uncle and cousin Zhang Wei, quickly came to greet us.

Zhang Fan went missing a few days ago!

They were indeed anxious and helped search for several days!

Seeing Zhang Fan's parents like this now, I've already made up my mind.

At this moment, Auntie San was overjoyed beyond measure!

She's jealous!

She'd been jealous for years!

Why should my second brother's quiet, withdrawn son be allowed to have that one?

Getting into a university in Beijing would bring honor to the family!

But his precious son only got into an ordinary undergraduate university!

Every year during Chinese New Year gatherings, everyone praises Fan for his success!

And she and her son were like supporting characters, unable to even lift their heads!

just now!

at last!

What goes around comes around!

So what if your son is amazing?

Something bad happened!

Third Aunt grabbed Li Xiufen's hand, forcing a fake smile on her face.

"Xiufen, where's Xiaofan?"

"Why didn't I come back with you?"

"Did the child get into some trouble outside?"

She deliberately raised her voice to make sure the neighbors could hear her.

then.

She patted Li Xiufen's hand and sighed:

"Oh, don't hide it from me, we're all family!"

Tell us and we'll try to think of a solution!

"I hope he doesn't get arrested and go to jail! That would ruin the child's future!"

The words "go to jail" pierced Li Xiufen's heart.

Her face turned deathly pale instantly, but she couldn't utter a single word.

"I told you long ago, Zhang Fan shouldn't be delivering food; that's not doing his job properly!"

Zhang Wei, the cousin standing to the side, crossed his arms, his face full of superiority.

"Look at you now! You must have offended someone!"

"Look at me, I got a job at a big company right after graduation, and I'm doing well there. That's the right path!"

My uncle also stepped forward, sighed, and said:

"Alright, what's done is done, there's no point in saying anything more!"

"Awei just graduated this year, but at least he's on the right track."

"By the time Xiao Fan gets out, he probably won't be able to go to university!"

"I asked Awei to help him get a job at the company, to see if he could work as a security guard, so he could at least have something to eat."

Hearing this, the surrounding neighbors who had been watching the commotion began to gossip even more.

"A referral to work as a security guard?"

"A student from a prestigious university like Peking University ending up as a security guard?"

"Tsk tsk, what a pity..."

Their eyes were filled with pity and disdain as they looked at Zhang Fan's parents.

Each sarcastic remark and sarcastic tone tugged at Zhang Dashan and Li Xiufen's hearts.

They knew their son was a great hero, carrying out a top-secret national mission.

But they can't say it!

This is a state secret!

They were afraid of causing trouble for their son!

The honest and simple couple could only blush with embarrassment.

Not uttering a word!