Ziqiu's words contained spiritual thoughts, explaining why he had such advice. The establishment of the eldest son's inheritance system is not only to establish a legitimate standard, but more importantly, to ensure that the lineage inheritance is clear and orderly, which can stabilize the people of the world.
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In reality, it is effective, reasonable, simple and practical. It can not only solve certain disputes that have accumulated more and more, become more and more acute, and are almost irresolvable, but is also more consistent with human nature. It is not just a system of succession to the throne.
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The system of abdication actually comes from the system of joint recommendation among primitive tribes when electing leaders. For example, it is very difficult to select a leader who is the strongest, most familiar with the nearby terrain, the best at finding food, and the best at organizing and protecting everyone.
It was a normal practice. Moreover, all valuable materials in the tribe at that time were publicly owned, and there was no father-to-son inheritance system.
The prerequisite for the practical use of the co-recommendation system is that the size of the tribe cannot be too large, everyone is familiar with each other, and there is no difference in actual speaking rights, so that leaders who meet the standards can be effectively recommended. If the tribe is slightly larger,
, even if it is only within the scope of a few villages, then the results of the co-recommendation will not only reflect the comparison between individuals, but also the competition and compromise between various forces.
Taihao integrated all the ministries in the Central Plains and was elected as the leader of the alliance. On this basis, the country of China was established. Taihao was the emperor and inherited the lineage of the Qing Emperor.
In fact, from the time Taihao left the Qing Emperor lineage inheritance, the Emperor's inheritance has been separated from the common promotion among the primitive tribes. Abdication is just a form. On the surface, it still follows the principle of joint promotion. Most of the time, it is passed down from father to son.
, just in the name of joint promotion. This is related to the changes in world affairs. First, the emergence of private property, accompanied by the accumulation and inheritance of wealth, fame, and social status.
Family units that are mainly patrilineal appear in tribes, and the inheritance of family wealth is passed from father to son. Some things, such as property, can be divided into many parts and passed on to many sons, but some intangible things cannot be divided, such as
There can only be one head of the family, and there can only be one patriarch of the clan.
Changes in society have led to changes in social consciousness. It cannot be said to be unreasonable, because there must be a way to pass on inheritance, but there is no more reasonable way besides this. After Xia Qi became the emperor, he abolished the abdication system and established direct descendants.
Why do all the monarchs in the world support the eldest succession system? Because the monarchs themselves are facing the same problem, and they also realize that they must solve the problem of orderly inheritance.
Yao, Shun, and Yu all lived in a special era. They were not people from three eras. When Yu succeeded in controlling the floods, Yao was still alive and living in Pingyang City. In his later years when Yao was the emperor, China was full of hidden dangers, and he encountered another
That great flood could be said to have caused internal and external troubles, and almost caused it to fall apart.
If Chonghua and Dayu had not turned the tide, would Emperor Yao still be a wise emperor in the evaluation of later generations? The great flood was both a disaster and a blessing, both a disaster and an opportunity. As Dayu traveled all over the world and successfully controlled floods,
Another invisible spiritual link has been established. Rivers are like blood vessels, integrating the unified China.
Dayu was not Zhuanxu. Like Zhuanxu, he did not marry a concubine every time he went to a large tribe and send the concubine's descendants back to serve as tribal leaders, thereby establishing blood ties. What Dayu created was another kind of bond, and it was more
Stable and more durable, but in this case, it is difficult for the abdication system to have practical significance.
It is already very difficult to achieve just a formal meeting of all the kings in the world. The largest meeting of the kings in history was the Tushan meeting. How long did it take from the beginning of Tushan to the completion of Kuaiji Mountain?
From the time Bojun left the tribe and rushed to Tushan to the time he returned to the tribe from Kuaiji Mountain, it took nearly two years at the longest, and some kings died of illness on the way back!
Who is the monarch who died on the road? The previous generation’s Bao Mingjun, Xiao Jiu’s grandfather!
The cost is so huge and the efficiency is extremely low that it is almost impossible to implement. Moreover, we cannot think that every emperor can be as healthy and long-lived as Yao, Shun, and Yu, and enjoy the country for many years. In case the emperor encounters an accident, or within a few years
If several emperors are replaced in succession, all the emperors in the world will not have time to go back and forth, so there is no need to do anything.
Even if all the kings in the world can arrive in time, who will be elected? Chonghua and Dayu were famous and famous all over the world, and they also had great merits in the world. Of course, it is undisputed. But they can be found every time
Such a person? Especially in the peaceful and peaceful era, this is almost impossible. The emergence of Chonghua and Dayu successively can only be said to be the good luck of all Chinese people and the good fortune of all Chinese people.
The inconvenience of transportation is even more inconvenient in the transmission of information. Many people cannot really understand the objects they want to recommend and compare, and often can only choose people who are close and familiar. In theory, "talent and virtue" is the criterion for judging, but this criterion is not
It is precisely difficult to measure it in detail, and even what people see is just a pretense, unless someone can reach the heights of Chonghua and Dayu.
The territory of China has experienced the largest expansion and extension in history. People can only rely on vague rumors to understand another person far away. Not to mention whether the rumors are credible, are there some people who deliberately create and control public opinion? Even if there are rumors
It is believable, but only a small part of his people are known. Who can be like Dayu who personally traveled to all parts of the world and was known and loved by all people?
If there is no real understanding, the judgment and selection that can be made on this basis are even more meaningless. This form of recommendation by all the kings in the world has lost its practical value and may even lead to chaos in the world, because the most likely thing is
No one is willing to obey anyone, and then there will be a clash of swords with each other, such as the Youhu Rebellion that just happened.
So what if we only retain the system of abdication? It is not recommended by all the emperors in the world, but by the previous emperor appointing the next emperor. This also has a bigger problem. What standards are this appointment based on, and can it be clear and orderly?
The original "False Emperor Regent" was a supplement to this system, but it did not clarify that the fake emperor was the next emperor, nor did it clarify the status of the fake emperor. The eldest son's inheritance system was a perfection of the fake emperor system.
It did not really change the actual situation of the inheritance of the three generations of Emperor, Yan Emperor and Huang Emperor. It only made this inheritance relationship clear and institutionalized.
Taking Bayuan as an example, when Yan Zhao and Wu Fu competed for the position during their migration, it was the most typical co-referral of primitive tribes. But now, it is logical that the Houlin biography is located in Shaowu and the Shaowu biography is located in Shaolin.
If this stable and orderly inheritance transition cannot be guaranteed, I am afraid that chaos will break out again in Bayuan.
Of course, the eldest son's inheritance system seems unfair enough, but it is open enough, and the ruling made on this basis can be relatively fair. There is a problem that Ziqiu is also well aware of. No one can guarantee that the so-called eldest son will be the eldest son.
If one is really talented and virtuous, it is more likely that mediocre people will rise to great positions.
To avoid this situation, two measures can be taken. One is to train the heirs from a young age, and their heirs will be better equipped to receive corresponding education; the other is to have supervision. If the eldest son is unethical or violates etiquette and law,
, his status as heir will be revoked and he will be replaced by someone else in line.
These two measures cannot prevent mediocre people from ascending to the throne, because the range of choices is very limited after all, and it is still an unfair system. However, under the current conditions, it is the most reasonable and practical system. Ziqiu
The "etiquette" he pays attention to must first meet people's needs, and then there are clear norms to guide words and deeds, so he gave this advice.
Ziqiu was very patient with Boyi and gave a detailed explanation of this spiritual thought. Xiaojiu, Qingniu and Tailuo all heard about it.
Boyi also had to admit that what Ziqiu said made sense, but he still said in a dissatisfied tone: "In this case, even if there are more nobles in the world, wouldn't Dayu be the emperor?"
This is a question that is almost impossible to refute. Under the eldest son succession system, no matter how talented people are like Chonghua and Dayu, they will not be able to successfully become the emperor. Their background determines that they have no such opportunity.
Ziqiu looked into Boyi's eyes and slowly said: "The wise men in the world may be used by the emperor, or they cannot be used by the emperor. If the emperor loses the hearts of all people, he will also lose the favor of heaven. If it is true that he values hua, Dayu
, do you need to worry about it?" These words were very implicit, and if you read them carefully, they would make people break out in a cold sweat, and even be a bit treasonous, so Ziqiu did not say it clearly.
Most people in the world seem mediocre. Many people are mediocre but are unwilling to accept mediocrity. They often have a pretentious attitude and think that they just lack opportunities.
For example, Bai Lanzi, in his daydreams, he also hopes or is willing to believe that he is a born extraordinary person. Once he has the opportunity, he will become famous all over the world and make great achievements. This idea may not be unreasonable, as long as it is normal
No matter who is inferior to the other in terms of physical strength or intelligence, isn't the Emperor Chonghua also from a commoner background?
Bai Lanzi couldn't figure out what this opportunity should be, so in his daydream, he dug up the earth and dug out ancient treasures, which were passed down by the immortal family. This became his exclusive secret that he could surpass others.
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It is true that everyone in the world can become Shun Yu, but it is impossible for everyone in the world to truly become Shun Yu. This depends not only on luck, but luck also depends on real deeds. If you have Chonghua and Dayu
With such achievements, as long as they are willing, can't they still become emperor? No emperor should give up his throne!
On the other hand, when the world is in chaos, no one can hold the position of emperor without the ability. Let alone the system of succession, I am afraid that no system will work!
Boyi opened his mouth several more times and finally became speechless. In fact, Ziqiu's words sounded more like a mockery to him, mocking him for wanting to compare himself to Shunyu, but there was no way he could really compare with Shunyu, otherwise
Why bother talking nonsense here? Ziqiu said again: "The rebellion in Youhu has been settled. Lord Boyi, it's time for you to hand over the human emperor's seal, right?"
Boyi: "So you came here for the Human Emperor's Seal? Since Xia Qi declares his power, what does it matter if he gets the Human Emperor's Seal? He wants the Human Emperor's Seal, but he still cares about his reputation!"
Ziqiu: "Xia Qi succeeds to the throne of emperor more righteously than you. He is even the most righteous person in the world. At least eight or nine out of ten kings in the world think so. You are not the emperor, but you secretly took away the human emperor's seal. Is it possible?
Is it justifiable? In fact, you don’t know that someone took away the Seal of the Human Emperor long before you, can that person be justifiably the emperor?"
Boyi, Xiaojiu, Qingniu and Tailuo asked in unison: "Who is it?"
Ziqiu smiled and said to Qingniu: "It's your grand master! He took it away for several years and later returned it to the emperor. The emperor at that time was Chonghua. Who can say that Chonghua was the emperor in those years?
Isn’t that justifiable?”
Ziqiu's spiritual thoughts also introduced a past event. After the emperor Chonghua was born, Huwa met Chonghua on the top of Boshan Mountain and made a request to Chonghua, hoping to borrow the emperor's seal to see Chonghua.
I was stunned at that time. I didn’t ask Huwa what he wanted to borrow the Emperor’s Seal for, but just asked him how long it would take.
Huwa said it might take a few years, but he would definitely return it. Chonghua actually lent him the Human Emperor's Seal, but told Huwa not to make the matter public, and said that if Huwa returned the Human Emperor's Seal, he would no longer be there.
If you are still alive, then leave it to the next emperor.
What is Huwa's identity and what is his relationship with Chonghua? I'm afraid outsiders can't tell clearly. This is no longer a matter of face. In Chonghua's life, Huwa has never made any other request to him. The only
The first time he opened his mouth was to borrow the emperor's seal. Chonghua really dared to agree. He was the first real civilian emperor in history. His mentality may be different.
Huwa still smiled and asked: "Chonghua, if you don't have the human emperor's seal in your hands, aren't you worried that the emperor is not worthy of his throne?"
Chonghua also smiled and replied: "I am the emperor, and only someone with the emperor's seal is worthy of my position. Could it be that the waiter holding the seal in the palace is also the emperor of China?"
Huwa: "It's rare to see you taking advantage of others with your words."
Chonghua laughed out loud: "I haven't spoken like this for a long time, but it's a rare opportunity to chat with Mr. Hu."
Huwa took the Human Emperor's Seal away for three years. No one knew what he did with the Human Emperor's Seal, and Chonghua didn't ask. Three years later, when Chonghua was still on the throne of the Emperor, Huwa returned it privately with his own hands.
Gave it to him. No outsiders knew about it, and it was not mentioned in the story Huwa told Xiaojiu until Ziqiu mentioned it today.
After hearing this story, Xiao Jiu and Qing Niu both looked in admiration. Mr. Taishang is really amazing. He even dared to borrow the Emperor's Seal, and he actually borrowed it for several years! But Boyi couldn't hide his loneliness.
, took out an object out of thin air and said: "Master Ziqiu, thank you for coming here to persuade me today, I will give you a great achievement. The Human Emperor's Seal is here, you can take it to Xia Qi!"
Ziqiu did not take it, but pointed at Xiaojiu and said: "Don't give it to me, you can give it to Mr. Suiyu."
At this time, Qingniu suddenly shook his head and said: "Oh, Xiaojiu, I remembered! The master told you to stay here to practice, and the things you will be asked to do in the future are related to this person's emperor's seal... The master said, you
Let’s play with the Human Emperor’s Seal. When you’ve had enough fun, send it back to the Emperor!”