But the most unacceptable thing is when the students from Hexi listed the facts, brought out many evidences and argued with careful logic.
These old Confucian scholars often look dismissive and say without shame: "Without the system of dynasty, how could the wealth of Hexi have come? Without ancestors, how could you have come? In the imperial court, the emperor rules the world with filial piety. You and others refute this.
It’s unfilial to raise someone!”
He failed to argue logically, but in fact he lost completely. He refused to admit his fault in the face of the evidence. His main theme was that he would not listen, he would not listen, and he was a bastard chanting sutras. Such an attitude made many young Hexi students very angry.
Seeing that Hexi scholars and students were "bullied" by this group of sarcastic scholars, the onlookers of Hexi people gave up and immediately spoke out to refute these absurd theories.
"What a great scholar, I think they are just a bunch of old fools!"
“Even working people like me can’t stand such bullshit remarks!”
"That's right. It's because there are too many slanderous scholars in the country that the government is pedantic and has frequent bad governance!"
"Isn't that right? Even my boys know that things are constantly changing, and people must learn to change and constantly improve their knowledge and wisdom. These old fools are still reading the Four Books and Five Classics, and they don't understand what is the study of things and what is it.
Unity of knowledge and action!”
Students are scholars and should know how to respect their "predecessors" to some extent, but the common people are different. In their eyes, Hexi's system and knowledge are excellent and can truly bring them changes and a better life.
My own children are learning from Hexi. How can they be slandered by such a sour Confucian from the imperial dynasty?!
At the same time, Yao Song, who was standing in the crowd, quietly retreated with Yan Li and other subordinates, because he saw the people from the Wei An Division appearing here and scanning them like an eagle.
If you don't leave at this time, I'm afraid it will be difficult to leave...
Returning to discuss the affairs, Yao Song looked at Yan Lida with sweat on his head and said: "These slanderous scholars are unlikely to achieve great things. Instead, they arouse the anger of the people in Hexi. Is this a good idea as you say?"
Faced with this result, Yan Li was also dumbfounded. After listening to Yao Song's words, he seemed to want to shift the responsibility to himself. He whispered for a while: "I don't know that these slanderous scholars can be so pedantic."
Yao Song frowned slightly, then raised his head suddenly after a long time and said, "Has Mr. Fuchun been here?"
"Come on, come on! Sun Fu is the successor of Sun Wu. He has read the Six Classics and thoroughly understood the doctrines. He has lived in Mount Tai for decades and lectured. No one in the dynasty can surpass him in Neo-Confucianism! This time he was taught directly by the Imperial Academy, but this time it is Sun Lao
My original intention is to visit the study of objects, we are just facilitating this trip."
Yao Song was overjoyed. This time, Sun Fuben was against miscellaneous learning, and he looked down upon the study of objects. What's more, when he was in court before, he even reported to the officials and said, "The Imperial Scholars are the foundation of education and the source of etiquette and justice."
.The reason for the prosperity of the king's way, the reason for the righteousness of human relations, and the reason for the emergence of excellence."
It can be seen that the education of Taixue is connected with whether politics is clear and clear, and it is placed on the basis of governing the country and bringing peace to the world.
Nowadays, Hexi attaches great importance to the study of things and Confucianism is suppressed. Sun Fu will definitely be able to refute it when he comes, and he can also clearly refute the absurd statement that "the Yellow River is clear and the saints come out".
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But it is a pity that Sun Fu came to Hexi this time entirely for the learning of Hexi. He did not care about the influence of the so-called "clearing of the Yellow River and the emergence of saints" on the Song Dynasty. What he cared about was the learning of Hexi itself.
It is true that the investigation of things is miscellaneous in the understanding of Song Dynasty scholars, but Sun Fu also believed that the essence of Confucianism is tolerance. Although the Hexi study emphasized the investigation of things, it would not be a bad thing if the investigation of things could be integrated into Confucianism.
What Sun Fu pursued throughout his life was "not to be confused by the annotation" and "to give up the transmission and seek the scriptures", in order to achieve "differentiation of meaning and principle". This time he came to Hexi to listen to the remarks of his disciple Zu Wuze on the study of studying things.
He said that the study of studies of things would help him complete the "debate of principles and principles" that he had been pursuing all his life, so he came in person, hoping that the Confucian scholars in Hexi could help him clear up his doubts.
This is the attitude that a scholar should have. Before he has experienced real knowledge, he will never use his power to oppress others without shame, nor will he be too influenced by politics.
Zu Wuze mentioned to Sun Fu several times the prophecy about the Xihe River that "the Yellow River will clear and the sage will emerge", but he ignored them all. He even advised his students: "Listen to his words, watch his actions, and then you will know who he is! I am here.
In Hexi, I have never met Yehou, but I have heard a lot about him. I have never heard what he said, but I have seen the prosperity of the people in Hexi. Hey... after all, some people can't see how good Hexi is!"
"Sir, be careful!"
Zu Wuze was frightened out of his wits by Sun Fu's words, and immediately interrupted, then said with a bitter look on his face: "Sir, our trip is not only to verify Hexi's learning, but also to refute absurd remarks. After all, the court will never allow it.
There is a "saint" in Hexi!"
"Do you think so too?"
"Does sir have other ideas?"
Sun Fu smiled slightly and said: "Shuowen Jiezi" said: "The sage is Tongye and Ruiye." Zhouli said: "The six virtues teach all people. Wisdom, benevolence, sage, righteousness, loyalty and harmony." Note: "The sage is Tongye.
"Shangshu·Hongfan" says: "Rui makes a sage. Anyone who is proficient in something can also be called a sage."
Seeing Zu Wuze's surprised expression, Sun Fu sighed: "Do you think Ye An has achieved this? A gentleman should speak honestly and don't make assumptions."
Zu Wuze smiled bitterly and said: "Sir, Ye An is indeed a man of natural talent, but after all, he has disobedient behavior. Hexi is unique in the Central Plains. Over the years, he has raised troops and respected himself, and no official from the imperial court can enter Hexi."
As an official, looking back at the land in Hexi, Ye An still has arbitrary power, how can the court tolerate it?"
"After all, this is the land of my Han family. How can we fight with each other? Once Hexi and the imperial dynasty use troops, it won't be my son of the Han family who will die?"
I haven't visited Ye An's mansion for a few days. It's not that I have any scruples, but I want to see how the people are living. Now that I've seen it, I feel a lot of emotion.
If the learning in Hexi is really not elegant, then why are the people here healthy and prosperous? I have seen it with my own eyes. Even those who work hard can gather together in small groups to read books and newspapers. This is where the longevity of culture and governance lies!
Choose it! Based on this point alone, I cannot refute the seemingly absurd statement, "When the Yellow River is clear, the saints will emerge." This is a good omen that has existed since ancient times, and it is a good omen for Hexi..."
Zu Wuze was already frightened by Sun Fu's words. As a scholar of the Song Dynasty and the Secretary of the Provincial School, the Imperial College pointed out that how could a teacher say such a thing.
"Sir, it's okay to say this in front of my disciples, but you must never dare to mention it in front of others, otherwise you will be impeached. Sir, you can't stop everyone in the world from talking."
Sun Fu was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "You kid, do you really think that I am a rotten scholar?"
But after laughing, Sun Fu's expression was extremely lonely. He looked at Zu Wuze and said, "In Hexi, Confucianism has been reduced to a cloak of studying things. This cannot be said to be bad, but after all, it means abandoning the great road."
Zu Wuze bowed and said: "Sir, this trip is to educate the people of Hexi and rectify the source!"
Sun Fu was not as optimistic as Zu Wuze. He sighed and said: "How can I not know this? But the people in Hexi are enjoying it. What I have seen and heard in Liangzhou City in the past few days is all a matter of investigation."
good.
Even the common people in Shengdou know that today's Hexi is entirely due to Ye Ange's gift. Once the heart of the people is gained, it is difficult to lose it. As long as the lives of the people in Hexi are like this, the hearts of the people in Hexi will not be lost."
Zu Wuze's face was already stiff, but he still whispered: "Sir, the person in Zhongshu specifically told us that we came to Hexi to refute the Hexi School and the sage's remarks."
"Hmph! It is said that Jia Changchao is an old man who seeks the country, but they don't know that his methods are extremely embarrassing. How can the son of Song Xiang, the dignified deputy envoy to the Privy Council, make friends with that bandit?
I just don’t believe it! It’s nothing more than suppressing Fan Gong’s reform faction; what’s more, Uncle Yan Tong also secretly obstructed the reform when he was prime minister, how sad!”
Sun Fu was very angry when he mentioned that Xianggong Jia Changchao was not a supporter of the reform, but he was not opposed to it, let alone the evil tricks in the court.
Zu Wuze understood the teacher's temper, so he did not dare to say anything.