Chapter 450: Three Questions Between Heaven and Man
The general trend of the Xia Dynasty today is like that of the whole world. King Ping moved eastward and feudal princes were in dispute. Since the Spring and Autumn Period, troubled times have emerged. The Battle of Jinyang, three families were divided into Jin, seven war kingdoms were paralleled, and the position of the hegemon was ups and downs.
Hundreds of years of fighting are finally coming to a final conclusion. Western Qin's national power is getting stronger day by day, its treasury is full, its people are brave enough to fight openly, and its tiger and wolf divisions are famous in all Xia, and there are two important places in Bashu and Guanzhong.
If no major mistakes are made, given the current situation of the six Shandong kingdoms, it will be very difficult to fight against Qin. At this time, all countries face great choices, and the same is true for hundreds of schools of thought.
Since its founder, Confucianism has been developing gradually and has taken root in the land of Qilu, suppressing the strength of the Mohist family. What's more, the Mohist family has offended Qin Ting Daowu Zhenjun, and I am afraid there will be even greater disasters in the future.
Although Confucianism has temporarily escaped disaster, the real disaster has not yet come. Facing the catastrophe, the first person to bear the brunt is the leader of Confucianism, Fu Nian, who was chosen today.
What he has learned is very consistent with the teachings of his master Meng Ke, and he has also studied the words of the ancestor. He has a clear understanding of the Three Cardinal Guidelines and the Eight Eyes. Although he has not yet fully understood the wonders of the Inner Sage and the Outer King, it is only a matter of time.
The way of inner sage and outer king is the Confucian way of entering the world, and it is the way that Confucianism wants to govern the world through kings, and Fu Nian will be the most important part of it.
In the future, every decision he makes will mean the future of Confucianism. Although Fu Nian seems immature now, with the support of Junior Brother Xun Kuang, he will be worry-free within ten years.
"Master, although it is difficult, Fu Nian can do it!"
He bowed and bowed his hands deeply again, facing the master's expectant gaze, Fu Nian's body flashed with a faint aura of awe, his eyes burst out with an incomparable light of perseverance, and each word was critical and fell slowly.
"In this way, you can rest assured as a teacher."
"I'm about to leave, what questions do you have? Just ask."
Gongduzi smiled with satisfaction. Senior brother Wan Zhang handed Confucianism into his hands. For decades, he could only stabilize the power of Qilu, but could not make Confucianism popular in the world, which he regretted.
Tonight, this unfulfilled wish will fall on Fu Nian.
"Master, do you have any words to teach me?"
Fu Nian lowered his body to the ground and spoke softly.
"Your actions are very calm and upright. This is the best. When encountering difficulties every day, you should remember that moderation is virtue. This is the great way. If you understand it wonderfully, you will make great progress whether it is learning and teaching or practicing.
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Gongduzi nodded and responded.
"The golden mean reaches heaven and man, and ends at perfection. The end of happiness, anger, decline, and happiness is called the middle, and when it is released, it is called harmony. The middle is the foundation of the world, and the harmony is the foundation of the world.
It’s the way to reach the truth.”
"Only the most sincere people in the world can fulfill their nature. If they can fulfill their nature, they can fulfill the nature of human beings. If they can fulfill their nature, they can fulfill the nature of things. If they can fulfill the nature of things, they can praise the transformation and upbringing of heaven and earth. They can praise
The transformation and education of heaven and earth can be combined with heaven and earth."
"The founder of the Taoist sect once said something that I have never forgotten."
Fu Nian bowed again and spoke slowly. This sentence is about the Confucian concept of the unity of heaven and man, which is the ultimate understanding. It is different from the Taoist concept of the unity of nature and man, but it is a pity that for hundreds of years, it has been a wonderful realization.
That's fresh.
"Master, do you have any words to teach me?"
After hearing this, Fu Nian kept it in mind, counted his breaths, and asked again.
"For hundreds of years, although Confucianism has been a prominent school, it has not been used by kings of other countries. Do you know the reason?"
Gongduzi whispered.
"Rituals and music have collapsed, virtue and benevolence have not been shown, domineering has not been shown, and knowledge and practice have been absent!"
Fu Nian muttered for a few breaths, and then responded.
“How can Confucianism be passed down from ancient times?”
Gongduzi looked at Fu Nian, nodded deeply again, and then asked him.
"The three cardinal principles and eight eyes are the roots, the inner sage and the outer king are the inner core, and they combine the learning of hundreds of schools of thought. They integrate the words of essence and knowledge into the way of knowledge and practice. They are benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and faith. From this, Confucianism can
Inherited forever!"
Fu Nian thought for a moment, then bowed his hands and bowed deeply.
"Haha, I am very satisfied with Confucianism having you."
"In the past, the Taoist Zhuang Zhou said: "The big block carries me to form, works me to live, takes me away to grow old, and rests me to die. Therefore, those who are good at my life are also good at my death. Among hundreds of schools of thought, only
Taoism can be said to be a subtle statement of great meaning."
"Fu Nian, my master has left, and Confucianism is left to you!"
After three questions and three answers, Gongduzi Yu was willing to understand, and he no longer had any worries in his heart. Then, he smiled loudly on his face, joined his hands in Confucian etiquette, looked ahead, and soft awe-inspiring power surged around his body, and the mysterious light spread.
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Facing Fu Nian's rather unbearable expression, he shook his head and whispered casually. In an instant, all the vitality in his body weakened, and in an instant, all the vitality in his body was cut off.
Only the last glorious light was left to protect his body. After a long time, there was no movement in the quiet room. Only Fu Nian's slightly whimpering voice was left. His body fell to the ground and did not get up for a long time.
"Brother, let's go!"
Outside the quiet room, Xun Kuang and other high-level Confucian leaders were waiting. After noticing the aftermath of a different kind of energy in the quiet room, Xun Kuang straightened his ceremonial crown, bowed and bowed, his eyes as calm as water, and spoke softly.
Ten days ago, senior brother transferred nine layers of the original essence to himself, retaining only ten days of vitality. After tonight, no matter what, there will be no vitality manifested.
Brother's kindness will always be remembered in my heart. The ten-year agreement must be peaceful within Confucianism!
"Head!"
"Head!"
"..."
The other people around him also felt this, and looked at each other and bowed.
After a few breaths, the sound of bells ringing in the empty valley reverberated in the Xiaoshengxian Village. The bells reverberated twenty-seven times, which combined with the number of thirty-nine and the number of Xiaoyan. In Confucianism, the ringing of this bell should be regarded as
Great mourning.
The bells rang, and although night had fallen, the Confucian disciples in the Little Sage Manor automatically gathered in front of the main ceremony hall. The hundreds of disciples who had not yet left were also shocked in their hearts and rushed over.
"The path of life and death, the destination of all living beings."
At the same time, at the moment when the previous flame of life of the Confucian leader Gongduzi was extinguished, Zhou Qing Youjue, who was sitting quietly in a side hall of the courtyard to practice, his spiritual sense spread. After a few breaths, he opened his eyes, and his head slightly
Turn around, murmur, and return to the original state.
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"Uncle Master, the Confucian leader Fu Nian is asking for an audience."
Early the next morning, Zhou Qing was still sitting quietly on the soft couch alone, his whole body wrapped in purple rhyme mysterious light, a steady stream of chronological power surged, the mysterious door trembled, and the center of his eyebrows automatically manifested the Tai Chi diagram, turning into a wonderful
The power, the original power to quickly repair the loss.
Suddenly, outside the side hall, Xiao Ling's voice rose up, mixed with a quiet air, and passed into it. Although he could represent the Taoist Heavenly Sect in other things, he was not qualified to be the new head of the Confucian Sect himself.
"Um."
Responding softly, Xiao Ling nodded and turned around to walk towards the main hall. There, Master Fu Nian and several young Confucian disciples stood quietly in the center, waiting quietly. Although there was tea, they did not dare to be rude.
After a hundred breaths, a figure with purple mysterious light appeared directly in front of the main hall. The vitality of heaven and earth had not shaken, and there was no perception in the spiritual sense. Even so, everyone knew it and bowed.
"I've met senior Xuan Qingzi!"
Fu Nian stepped forward, wearing a ceremonial crown and a light brown brocade Confucian robe, with his feet firmly on the path of benevolence and virtue, and the thick soil supporting his body. He held his hands together, bowed down ceremoniously, and looked at the man in front of the hall.
"You are now the head of Confucianism, how can you get such etiquette?"
Zhou Qing came out of the barrier, stood at the top, watched the movements of Fu Nian, waved his hands, moved with strength, and helped him to stand up. The Confucian Gongduzi had concluded the affairs in Linzi, and his own Confucian affairs should also come to an end.
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"Master and Xuan Qingzi are equals, how could Fu Nian dare to surpass them?"
"Senior, Fu Nian came here today because I have an unkind request. I hope senior will accept it!"
Fu Nian shook his head. Etiquette is the foundation of Confucianism and must never be abolished. Although the other party didn't care, he was now the head of Confucianism, but he had to remember it. He bowed again, looked at Xuan Qingzi who was standing above him, and spoke slowly.
Of.
"Even so, if you can do it, then you can do it."
He stood with one hand by his side. Since the other party insisted on doing so, Zhou Qing said no more. He looked at Fu Nian's movement, which was in line with the general trend of Confucianism, and nodded gently.
"The Five Elements of Heaven and Earth, and the Earthly Branches rotate. Twelve days later, Master will be buried in the Confucian Panthéon. At that time, I hope that the seniors will come forward to see Master off for the last journey. For this, Fu Nian is grateful, and Confucianism is grateful."
After speaking loudly, Fu Nian spoke frankly about what he had come to do today. He lowered his eyebrows and mentioned the master. He still felt unwilling to accept it, but now that the matter had come to this, he could only continue to look forward.
"You want me to come forward and see Gongduzi off for the last time?"
"Although your words are bold, your master, Duzi, is still a disciple of Meng Ke, and he deserves this farewell from me. However, my farewell is not for you, not for Confucianism, but for himself."
"For the sake of the future of Confucianism, he is willing to commit suicide and give up the opportunity to break through the entrance. This kind of ambition is rare among hundreds of schools."
Listening to Fu Nian's words, Zhou Qing raised his brows and looked directly at Fu Nian. If he was just a member of the Taoist Heavenly Sect, it would be natural for him to go and see him off. But he also has another identity. If it is spread out, there seems to be something wrong.
Appropriate.
After pondering for a few breaths, he looked at Fu Nian and the others in the hall. He sighed softly, shook his head, and agreed softly. There might be some trouble, but Gongduzi had something extraordinary after all.
"Thank you, senior!"
Fu Nian bowed deeply again, and his breathing relaxed a little unconsciously. This move was not only for the master, but also for himself. The master was indirectly forced by Xuan Qingzi to commit suicide in Xiaoshengxian Manor. This was a grudge.
As the new head of Confucianism, he needs something to establish his authority, and the Xuan Qingzi in front of him is extremely suitable. If he is willing to come, it will be of great benefit to him in handling Confucian affairs.
I didn't expect Xuan Qingzi to agree so simply. It was really unexpected and made me sigh in my heart.
"Young Master, the two people from Xingcheng Library have something urgent to see you. They also have a half-dead person with them. From Xiaoyi's words, it sounds like he is some elder of the Yin Yang family."
"Are you seeing me or not?"
The matter was completed successfully. Fu Nian and other Confucian disciples were about to say goodbye and leave. Suddenly, a coquettish figure passed by in the hall, making a crisp sound without any concealment. The mysterious light dispersed, and it was the figure who had been staying with Xuan Qingzi.