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"Demolish all the school buildings, including the Pan Bridge and the Pan Pond."
"The Lingxing Gate should also be demolished,"
"This was used by the emperor to worship the star Tian Tian,"
"Praying for favorable weather and a bountiful harvest in the coming year,"
"It seems to have nothing to do with Confucius."
Kong Duanyou was stunned.
According to Zhao Yuan,
Everything from the main gate of the Confucius Temple to the Halberd Gate had to be demolished.
Zhao Yuan continued to ask: "How does Confucius compare to the legendary emperors Yan, Huang, Yao, and Shun?"
Kong Duanyou quickly replied, "I cannot compare myself to the ancient sage kings."
Zhao Yuan said, "The place of worship for the legendary emperors Yan, Huang, Yao, and Shun."
"Only in their birthplace and mausoleum."
Confucius adhered to the rites and rituals throughout his life.
"It's best not to overstep your bounds."
"From now on, we will follow the rules for worshipping the Yellow Emperor, Yao, and Shun."
"The Confucius Temple is only used for worship in Qufu,"
"The other prefectures and counties should not hold any more sacrifices."
Kong Duanyou was so shocked that he could hardly speak.
But I still mustered up the courage to ask:
"If all scholars in the world wish to worship Confucius,"
"Does everyone have to come to Qufu?"
"It's really inconvenient."
"I will build Confucian temples throughout the country,"
Zhao Yuan explained in detail,
"The one in Qufu is the Confucius Temple,"
"It is the ancestral temple of Confucius,"
"It is also a private temple of the Confucius family."
"But the temples built all over the country are Confucian temples,"
"It is an official temple and an academic temple."
Kong Duanyou breathed a long sigh of relief.
As long as the whole country still worships Confucius, that's fine.
Zhao Yuan further stated, "It is an official temple, not a family temple."
"Then there's no need to offer sacrifices to Confucius's father."
"A building similar to a family temple,"
“It should also be removed from all Confucian temples nationwide.”
"From now on, the Confucian Temple will also primarily worship Confucius,"
"But it will also include the sages of past dynasties."
"And Confucius's seventy-two disciples,"
"Keeping a dozen or so is enough."
Chapter 1953 Cutting Apart the Kong Family
Kong Duanyou was completely stunned.
He now truly understood the emperor's intentions.
It is to remove the Confucius who is officially worshipped.
Cut all ties with the Kong family!
Qufu Confucius Temple
I'll reserve it for you.
That's your family temple.
The descendants of Confucius can go have fun on their own.
As long as the academy and political buildings are demolished honestly...
The Kong family could dance inside and nobody cared.
And official Confucian temples across the country,
Then they would demolish the entire ancestral temple building.
Throw Confucius's father out of the Confucian Temple.
They also kicked out the extra disciples of Confucius.
Then many sages were invited in.
Receive incense offerings with Confucius.
May all scholars of the world pay homage to us!
Zhao Yuan humbly asked for advice:
"I am young and my knowledge is shallow,"
"Just a humble opinion,"
"Does Mr. Kong think this is in accordance with propriety?"
"Extremely proper, Your Highness is truly a great scholar who upholds propriety."
Kong Duanyou was almost in tears.
Zhao Yuan's series of suggestions,
Indeed, everything was in accordance with proper etiquette from beginning to end.
It is even more in accordance with etiquette than since the Tang and Song dynasties.
Even if Confucius were to be resurrected, he would praise it highly.
Zhao Yuan smiled and said, "Since it is in accordance with propriety, after Mr. Kong returns home,"
"Let's submit a memorial to the court."
It's like killing someone by breaking their spirit.
Not only did they take action to weaken the influence of the Kong family,
They even made the Kong family members ask for it themselves.
The Confucius family doesn't have to comply.
The imperial court has been delaying the official investiture.
We'll see who can outlast whom then.
After finishing their business, Zhao Yuan started chatting casually:
"Mr. Kong is a descendant of Confucius,"
"He must be well-versed in Confucian classics."
"I have many questions,"
"I humbly request your guidance, sir."
"Your Highness is a great Confucian scholar of our time,"
"Your subject is of limited talent and learning,"
"I dare not presume to offer your guidance."
Kong Duanyou was already terrified of Zhao Yuan.
Zhao Yuan ordered his guards to bring wine and dishes.
He discussed Confucianism with Kong Duanyou in the hotel.
As Kong Duanyou chatted,
Turning my head, I saw Fu Zhirou writing furiously.
The emperor actually had the entire conversation recorded.
Including discussions about the Temple of Confucius!
Suddenly everything went black.
Kong Duanyou almost fainted.
They chatted until it got dark.
Kong Duanyou was finally able to leave.
He walked out in a daze.
Blown by the night wind on the street,
I looked at the lights of Jinan city with utter bewilderment.
If we follow the emperor's wishes...
Confucius will remain the teacher of all ages.
But this has nothing to do with the Confucius family anymore.
Inside the hotel.
Fu Zhirou put down her brush.
With mixed feelings, he sighed:
"Your Highness's actions..."
"Respect Confucius, but not the Kong family name,"
"The method is truly ingenious."
Zhao Yuan said solemnly, "The blessings of a virtuous person will last for five generations."
"The Confucius family of Qufu has been blessed with good fortune for nearly fifty generations,"
"How can such a thing be true?"
"The Duke Yansheng of the previous generation,"
"But the title was revoked because of a crime!"
"If Confucius knew that his descendants would do evil,"
"I'm afraid he won't find peace even in the afterlife."
“Indeed,” Fu Zhirou nodded.
The deposed Duke Yansheng
This is Kong Duanyou's father.
What exactly did they do wrong?
The imperial court forbade the dissemination of discussions.
Even the people of the world don't quite understand.