Chapter 331 Utility and philanthropy are both true
Chapter 331 Utility and fraternity are both true
As a scholar, Chen Ping strongly believes in the principle that literature is not the first and martial arts is not the second.
Therefore, he has always disliked doing things like being in the limelight. The reason why outsiders think that he is so pushy and even shows off is that he is either forced to do it or has such strength.
It can be said that Chen Ping has no responsibility at all for this, so he does not quite understand the behavior of students from Beiyue Academy and Xihua Academy, the two major academies in Beijing, coming to his door to greet him.
I just made a few nonsense remarks in Qianzhou, and the scholars in Qianzhou just believed it. Those of you studying in the capital should not be so naive, right?
Facts have proved that Chen Ping was wrong. He still underestimated the influence of self-consistent logic and the promotion of popular and novel ideological doctrines.
By the time of the Dayu Dynasty, the development of Confucianism had reached a stage of stasis. The theory of destiny and the feudal outline advocated by thinkers led by Han Yu in the pre-Tang Dynasty were constantly under attack, and various loopholes were pointed out, which was no longer satisfactory. From the royal court down to the needs of scholars and common people.
However, new ideas have not been brewed for a long time, or they have not been integrated by a master.
Chen Ping's inadvertent lecture in Qianzhou was like a spark igniting in a firewood that was so dry that it could no longer be dried.
At first, no one believed that this spark could ignite a huge flame, but as time went by, some people with keen eyesight finally noticed this change.
The dean of Beiyue Academy is such a person.
"Dean, Chen Ping is not studying in the mansion today. He goes out to meet his friends and spends a lot of time drinking and drinking. How can such a dissolute person behave like a great Confucian?"
"Yes, Dean. Hundreds of scholars from Beiyue Academy and Xihua Academy came to visit me. Dean, you also condescended to come, but Chen Ping still ignored you. It is evident that his attitude is unruly!"
Dean Wu of Beiyue Academy listened to the words of the young students in his ears, his expression remained motionless, and he still stood at the door with a cane and waited.
The surrounding streets were already crowded with people watching. For the people in the capital, it was not unusual for officials to travel, but it was very unusual for this academy boy to visit someone.
"Who are these scholars and gentlemen here for? This guy in the sun has been standing here for three quarters of an hour, tsk tsk!"
"I heard that I want to meet Chen Zhuangyuan, haven't you heard? Chen Zhuangyuan taught in Qianzhou for half a month, and there were thousands of Qianzhou students listening!"
"What? If I remember correctly, Chen Zhuangyuan is not yet twenty, and he hasn't even won the title, right?"
When Chen Ping approached his house, he was discovered by the people around him. Many people rushed to call his name along the way, which made Chen Ping feel more stressed because he could already see the black water in front of his house. A bunch of people.
Those who didn’t know thought it was a fan meeting.
The carriage drifted all the way back to the door of his home at the risk of being impeached by the official. Chen Ping got out of the carriage with a heavy breath. He was still wearing regular bottoming clothes. As soon as he got off the carriage, the soldiers gathered around him.
Chen Ping was startled until an old man walked over from the crowd.
"Sir Chen, Wu Changzhou, the dean of Beiyue Academy, asked about the content of Mr. Chen's lectures in Qianzhou and came here to visit."
"Dean Wu is well. I didn't mean to be negligent. Please come into the house to have a chat, dean."
Chen Ping calmly extended his hand to invite, but Wu Changzhou shook his head with a smile and pointed to the west.
"Master Chen, if you don't mind me, can you follow me to the academy? There are thousands of people in the academy, and they all want to hear your opinion."
Chen Ping wanted to refuse, but looking at the hundreds of young and energetic scholars with bright eyes around him, he felt that it was best for him to uphold the tradition of respecting the elderly and loving the young.
Look at Dean Wu, who is in his sixties or seventies at least. He came to visit in person and brought along such ordinary disciples and disciples. How could he refuse?
Chen Ping nodded calmly, but he was really worried. If I didn't speak well, wouldn't they let me go?
After being invited to Beiyue Academy, Chen Ping, accompanied by Dean Wu Changzhou, went to the largest academy in the academy.
"Master Chen, please teach the scholars from the North and resolve their doubts."
Dean Wu's attitude was very approachable, and Chen Ping finally understood that his lecture in Qianzhou was probably of great significance!
There is no way to escape the lecture at Beiyue Academy this time. Even if Chen Ping has no intention of becoming a great scholar, he lit the fire and it is impossible to let it go.
What's more, this is not an opportunity. Chen Ping also wants to know whether he can create an ideological doctrine in Dayu that is comparable to the status of Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism in later generations.
After clarifying his thoughts, Chen Ping bowed slightly to Dean Wu, then climbed onto the podium and sat cross-legged on the futon.
In front of him were thousands of students from Beiyue Academy and Xihua Academy, and to the side were a group of distinguished scholars led by the dean of Beiyue Academy. Everyone present was focused on him.
It’s a lot of pressure!
Chen Ping took a deep breath, returned the last thought in his mind, calmly took a sip of tea and began to lecture.
"Since the pre-Tang Dynasty, the theories advocated by sages and sages have gradually become inapplicable, and I..."
The era of the Dayu Dynasty was equivalent to that of the Southern Song Dynasty, but Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism that should have appeared in the Southern Song Dynasty did not appear in Dayu. Chen Ping believed that the reason should be related to the historical deviation after the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.
Historically, after the fall of the Northern Song Dynasty, the Southern Song Dynasty court was relatively peaceful. Not only was it conservative militarily, but also ideologically, in order to stabilize the court, it was conservative due to the lack of legitimacy and the popular uprising caused by excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes. The rise of Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism in the Southern Song Dynasty coincided with It has a lot to do with it.
Since the founding of the current Dayu Dynasty, it has not been overthrown by barbarians from the north like the Song Dynasty. Instead, it has always clung to the mountains and rivers. How can there be much soil for the growth of Neo-Confucianism in such an environment?
Therefore, Chen Ping's theoretical thoughts are not copied from Neo-Confucianism, not to mention that he really doesn't like the core of Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism. That set of theories was suitable for extending the life of a small and peaceful court like the Southern Song Dynasty, but for the current reputation, This is not a good choice.
It has been more than a hundred years since the founding of the country. What is needed is new ideas like Xinxue, which reform the shortcomings and establish the new. However, due to the reasons of the times, Chen Ping still chose to mix Xinxue and Neo-Confucianism, taking Xinxue as the main body and supplementing it with the stability of Neo-Confucianism. Some of the policies of society constitute the ideas advocated by oneself.
The lectures at Beiyue Academy this time are different from those in Qianzhou, because this is the capital of Great Reputation, a place where literati from thirteen states in the world gather. Once the teachers and students of Beiyue Academy are impressed by it, Chen Ping will be able to be famous in the world of Confucianism. Make a name for yourself.
I dare not say that I will become a great Confucian directly. After all, it will take time to accumulate, and the status of a great Confucian has its advantages and disadvantages. However, in the current situation, this status definitely has more advantages than disadvantages for Chen Ping.
Since utility is one, then fraternity is two.
As a young man with ideals and ambitions, Chen Ping had long been disgusted with the obsolete mainstream ideas in the Confucian world.
It is true that this lecture is for my own personal gain, and it is also true that it broadens the horizons and thoughts of the great scholars!
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