I want to establish an Aristocratic Family.

Summary

Zhang Yue, seated at a significant position among elite scholars, faces Xiahou Sheng, who challenges his presence as a state official at a scholarly gathering. Xiahou argues that officials should not engage in academic discourse, referencing historical norms. Zhang Yue counters, asserting that scholarship should serve governance and benefit society. Despite Xiahou's insistence on tradition, Zhang Yue critiques the stagnation of Confucianism, recalling a time when scholars actively influenced governance. The tension highlights a potential internal conflict within the Gongyang school, as Zhang Yue's bold stance contrasts with Xiahou's adherence to established rules, foreshadowing a clash of ideologies within the Confucian community.

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