Chapter 74 Some people are afraid and some are happy
Why is it so difficult to get rid of feudal superstition? Its essence is a kind of deception that takes advantage of people's ignorance of scientific principles.
But when you meet a real expert, Bailianshe's tricks are not enough. Buddha statues grow out of the ground, reach down from the oil pan, float in the air, etc. In the hands of the experts, they can easily do it, and even
You can perform different performances for the people every day, and after the people exclaim the miracle, you can explain it to everyone in the most vernacular language.
After the people of Tongzhou tried it for themselves, they discovered that these so-called miracles were just simple principles.
Like later generations, the most exciting part of magic lies in the secret of the key part. Once exposed, no one will find it novel anymore, and this is especially true for these so-called "miracles" performed by the White Lotus Society.
Just do a magic trick, mix religion and belief into it, and add an advertisement for "blessed water". It is not a magic trick but a trick to deceive people into shopping, not to mention that it really feels like bringing goods to future generations...
Everyone has a rebellious mentality. When the ridiculous tricks of the White Lotus Society were exposed, and when Ye An's scholars easily exposed the White Lotus Society on the streets, ordinary people who had believed in the White Lotus Society immediately felt that they had been fooled.
It turns out that the bottom of Guanyin Bodhisattva is bean sprouts. It turns out that the so-called oil pan is just a hot pot that ordinary people can put their hands into. It turns out that the so-called blessed water is of no use at all. Those examples that can cure all diseases are just made up.
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In Jinghai City, Tongzhou, Fan Zhongyan and Wu Zunlu were sitting on top of a restaurant. They looked at each other and smiled when they saw the people gathering to curse the believers of the White Lotus Society.
"An Dao! You see, these people are not easy to fool. As long as they are educated, they will naturally not believe in the fallacies of the White Lotus Society. The wonders of investigating things are not so vulgar. I am afraid it is not the craftsman's learning that you and I think.
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Wu Zunlu smiled bitterly and nodded, drank all the tea in his hand before sighing: "That's true. Although this is not Confucianism, from the inside out, everything is as rigorous as my Confucianism, not to mention every action.
The Confucian demeanor and methodical conversation between them shows that they have learned the true meaning of Confucianism!"
If it weren't for Lao Fan staring at him with a smile on his side, Ye An would have had the urge to kick the two old men out of the teahouse. At this time, the good guy began to push the study of studying things towards Confucianism.
The skeptical attitude often made me angry.
"Sir, you are ridiculously complimenting me. The study of studying things cannot reach the level of elegance. It is the rudiment of Confucianism. You two are also masters of Confucianism. Why do you evaluate it like this?"
Although his words were respectful, his tone was full of dissatisfaction and resentment. Fan Zhongyan laughed loudly, pointed at Ye An and said to Wu Zunlu: "Did you see that this kid is quite protective of his own people!"
Wu Zunlu also laughed, but after restraining his smile, he said meaningfully: "This study of studying things is not your private study, Ye An, Ye Changsheng! It is originally something derived from Confucianism, and it would be slightly inadequate if you ignore it."
, what’s more, you, Ye An, don’t want to promote the study of studying things all over the world? I heard that you have said it before. The study of studying things is originally derived from Confucianism. Why are you unhappy now that I say a few words? Confucianism draws on the strengths of others.
Tolerance and inclusiveness, not to mention that the study of studying things originally originated from it, even if it is new learning, it should be mutually beneficial and complementary. Learning is ultimately made by people!"
Ye An smiled bitterly and clasped his fists: "What Mr. Wu said is that the boy has learned a lesson!"
In fact, Wu Zunlu's words are reasonable and unreasonable, but the last sentence is the real truth. After all, learning is done by people, and if he doesn't say a word, some people will have disputes.
The disputes between academics are not fierce. What is really fierce are the disputes between people. Confucianism originally did not like the study of studies. However, as the study of studies continued to grow, the conflict between this pragmatic study and Confucianism
The confrontation will inevitably lead to a battle between dragons and tigers, and the most intense one is probably the battle between people.
Both Fan Zhongyan and Wu Zunlu, after seeing the benefits of the study of things, wanted to integrate it into Confucianism. It can be seen that they did not reject new learning.
Fan Zhongyan's attitude is the same as Wu Zunlu's. He also believes that the development of Gewu is inseparable from Confucianism, and the progress of Confucianism is also inseparable from Gewu. Gewu is a "tool", and Confucianism is a "Tao". The combination of tools and Tao is the ultimate principle!
The atmosphere above the tea house has become different. Originally, it was just watching the scholars expose the scam of the White Lotus Society, but now it has become a confrontation between the study of Buddhism and traditional Confucianism.
Ye An chose to compromise, not because of the power of Confucianism, but for the future of Gewu. In his opinion, the future of Gewu will definitely be brighter than traditional Confucianism, because science is inherently powerful, and it will be a matter of time before it defeats Confucianism.
As long as the development of Gewu can be put on the agenda and even integrated into the imperial examination, both the future of the Song Dynasty and the future of Han civilization will undergo earth-shaking changes.
Science will produce systems involuntarily. As long as it is studied systematically, great progress will soon be made. And in a sense, science is visible to the naked eye, and the results of the research are there.
As a real thing, this is more convincing than the Tao in Confucianism.
This does not mean that Confucianism is not good. On the contrary, only with a strong foundation of Confucianism can the study of Buddhism develop in the Song Dynasty in the long run. Most of the values promoted by Confucianism are also the basis for maintaining the Han Dynasty, such as benevolence, justice, etiquette, wisdom and trust, gentleness, courtesy, thrift and concessions.
Filial piety, which maintains family ties and even the country, all comes from Confucianism.
Ye An never thought about overthrowing Confucianism and letting the Gewu school become the dominant one. That would be the real stupidity.
The Confucianism of the Han family, which has lasted for thousands of years, is quite powerful. It has given the Chinese nation wisdom and spirit. It can be said that even when Confucianism declined in later generations, the most basic moral standards and living habits of the Chinese nation are still operating in their own unique way.
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In the Song Dynasty, if you want to promote your own doctrines, you must have someone with high moral character and high esteem to stand up for you in the court. Those conservative literati Ye An couldn't even think of it. When Sun Shi was still there, he persuaded him to give up more than once.
He was also the first to classify the study of objects as a craftsman’s study.
But one thing Ye An knew was that it was not that Sun Shi was not good at studying things, but a fear that came from his heart. He once made a mistake to a friend after drinking: "The study of studying things is like a giant. If it becomes a prominent school, it will be like Confucianism and Taoism."
I'm afraid of becoming a subordinate, so I don't dare to make any false claims!"
For that kind of old gentleman, the study of studies on things is a threat, but for Fan Zhongyan and Wu Zunlu, two people with revolutionary spirit, the study of studies on Confucianism has done more good than harm to Confucianism!
With the help of these two people, Ye An believed that the promotion of the study of studying things would be successful. After all, Fan Zhongyan's New Deal also reformed the imperial examination system.
Ye An himself is well aware of the power of Gewu, so now he only needs an opportunity, an opportunity to promote Gewu. As for whether to affiliate with Confucianism... time will tell everything!