The eight hundred and fifty-ninth chapter of the examination of things in Confucianism
After the Lantern Festival, Ye An set off to return to Ganliang. The main purpose of returning to Beijing had been achieved. There was no need to waste time in Tokyo. His main goal was Ganliang.
Returning to Beijing this time has brought her closer to the Cao family, and at the same time expressed her loyalty to Liu E. In a sense, Ye An has fallen in love with Liu E, but he has not announced it to the surface. At the same time, he has been with Zhang
Qi reconciled, and the relationship between the two parties was no longer tense.
It wasn't until Ye An got on his ox cart outside Donghua Gate that he discovered that the military generals of the Song Dynasty were not mediocre people. On the contrary, they had political wisdom that was different from the intrigues of civil servants.
Of course, they also have shortcomings, but compared to civil servants who are good at hiding them, military ministers do not deliberately hide their shortcomings. They just show what they value. As for showing their own shortcomings, it is not a bad thing.
Before leaving, Ye An met Zhao Zhen. They were both teachers and friends, but they had not seen each other for a long time. However, Ye An didn't care. He just told Zhao Zhen to observe more, think more, speak less, and not to be careless.
Express your own opinions.
Zhao Zhen personally poured a cup of tea for Ye An in Zishan Hall. This move was considered inappropriate by Lan Jizong, but Ye An drank the tea and returned the favor to Zhao Zhen. Now Zhao Zhen smiled even more.
Happy: "I know what Ye Hou is thinking. The study of things is endless, even among the people. I prefer studying things to Confucianism!"
Ye An smiled and asked: "Do the officials think that the study of studying things can replace Confucianism and become the prominent school of the country?"
Frowning slightly, Zhao Zhen looked at Ye And and said: "Sir, you know that although the study of studies of objects is good, Confucianism has already reached its peak after thousands of years of accumulation. If you want to replace it with the study of studies of objects, I'm afraid..."
Although he has not finished speaking, the meaning is already obvious. Although Zhao Zhen was a young official in the Song Dynasty, he was not ignorant of the role of Confucianism in the Han Dynasty. This was the cornerstone of maintaining system governance and the bottom line that must be adhered to.
Ye An nodded slightly: "I am worried that the officials will say something instead. It seems that the officials know the priorities. Confucianism can bring wisdom to people, and the study of things is to apply people's wisdom to the world based on Confucianism.
In practice, the two are indispensable, just like the intersection of yin and yang, the cycle is endless! If a country wants to be strong, it cannot only have Confucianism, nor can it only have the study of things! It is ridiculous that some people actually think that the study of things is replacing Confucianism. It is really slippery.
The most ridiculous thing in the world!"
Zhao Zhen looked at Ye An in surprise. He never expected that Ye An, who had always admired the study of studies of studies, would say such words calmly, but then he thought deeply and said: "But some people can't see that the study of studies is flourishing.
It will replace Confucianism!"
Ye An smiled and looked at his students with relief: "It seems that the officials have noticed it. Yes, some people think this is a dispute between orthodoxy, but in fact it has never been like this. Only when Confucianism is prosperous can the study of studying things flourish.
, the study of studying things can gain a foothold in the world, and Confucianism can continue to improve and develop. This is complementary to each other, not a matter of life and death."
Zhao Zhen quickly stood up from his seat and said as he walked: "Then why do some people say that "Confucianism cannot tolerate the study of things, and only one of the two schools can survive"?"
Ye An chuckled: "Because the development of Confucianism has begun to slow down after thousands of years, the officials can see that this Confucianism is still based on the style of the Tang Dynasty, and it also absorbed the "Buddha and Lao" families, which is too narrow!"
Zhao Zhen's Confucianism is not weak, at least it is much more far-sighted than many Confucian masters in later generations, because he viewed Confucianism from the perspective of an emperor and received direct teachings from the great Confucians of the Song Dynasty. However, Ye An stood in the historical perspective.
But Angle's words made him suddenly enlightened.
"It is true that the Confucianism of the imperial dynasty has not been advanced for a long time. Or is the legacy of the Tang Dynasty the essence of Confucianism? Only the rise of new learning can make it advanced again?!"
Ye An nodded and said: "The officials are right. The old Confucianism has gradually weakened, and the rise of the new school is inevitable. The country's literary style is now open, the literary spirit is flourishing, and Confucianism is gradually sprouting new life, but I think that compared with pursuing
The etiquette and law in Confucianism are extremely perfect, so it is better to promote the study of things. Only the development of the study of things can bring new life to Confucianism and bring benefits to the country! Some people say that Confucianism is the study of craftsmen, but I disagree. Only those who are truly outstanding can
Talent, Confucian scholars can understand things by studying things, discover the beauty and wonder of things, and use them to benefit the people of the world and the great Song Dynasty! Is such a person just a craftsman? I'm afraid not so! I think this is the case
Talents are the true masters of Confucianism!"
What Ye An said is that Zhao Zhen is passionate and majestic. That’s right! Confucianism needs the promotion of the study of things to continue to develop. The mere consideration of etiquette and benevolence has reached the bottleneck of Confucianism. No matter how much it continues, it will only become worse.
It’s just to pursue etiquette and law to the extreme and standardize human nature, but what effect does this have on the country? What effect does it have on yourself as a king?
"Dong Zhongshu's "Induction of Heaven and Man, Three Cardinal Guidelines and Five Constant Rules" is sufficient in my opinion, and there is no need to demand strict etiquette and laws. I would like to ask the officials: If a person kills his adoptive mother, should his son report him or protect him?
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Ye An's question made Zhao Zhen answer without hesitation: "Such a thing that is worse than a beast should naturally be reported... uh, the adoptive mother, the son... maybe should be shielded?"
Ye An smiled: "If he is covering up, then this son has witnessed his father's beastly behavior with his own eyes. If he is reporting on it, it will violate the rule that sons should not report their father's faults. The adoptive mother is not the biological mother, and the father's behavior cannot be said to be parricide...
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This is the contradiction in Confucianism. Of course, there are not a few such contradictions. Seeing Zhao Zhen's expression asking for advice, Ye An rubbed the white jade in his sleeve and said: "In the official family, it is actually very simple. Killing is a way to destroy human nature."
OK, living in this world is the most basic right for people. Anyone who takes away the lives of others should be punished. Otherwise, where are the laws of the country and where are the laws of heaven? At this time, we should not care about the Confucianism that the son does not blame the father.
Dharma and rituals, because they are contrary to the laws of nature."
Zhao Zhen nodded slowly. It was indeed true. Ye An, who was beside him, pursed his lips and smiled. Finally, he persuaded the child to take the right path. Ye An could not even imagine the impact that the rise of Neo-Confucianism would have on the study of things.
How old it is, Confucianism in the Song Dynasty is already somewhat confused about its future direction.
Although the two brothers Cheng Yi and Cheng Hao were not born yet, Ye An still wanted to nip their Neo-Confucianism in the cradle.
Just kidding, these two plus Zhu Xi did understand Confucianism, but their "Neo-Confucianism" was also "broken" by later generations! They may not have considered that the Chinese people just have bad habits, "
Overcorrecting and pursuing the ultimate”!!
Under Er Cheng or Zhu Xi, "Neo-Confucianism" still had some semblance, but later on, the metamorphosis of Neo-Confucianism was enough to destroy most of the Han civilization.
As for the study of studying things wanting to continue under the attack of Neo-Confucianism, Ye An thought that was a big joke. After all, studying studying things is about using scientific methods to observe the world, and using the observed laws to invent and create.
Help people.
In a sense, studying things is science, which is the pursuit of exploring everything, which naturally includes the way of heaven and earth!
Confucianism has set heaven as the highest level of existence since its inception. Who can bridge the gap between science and Confucianism, and who dares to cross it easily?!