Chapter 312 [Reject Confucianism, a hundred schools of thought contend] Next
Mu Linfeng heard what Wang Zhizhen said and felt that it was reasonable. After all, Confucianism had been used by Chinese rulers for more than a thousand years. Not only did the emperors and generals use it with ease, but the ruled people also gradually got used to it.
What's more, all the Confucian scholars throughout the history have been studying to open up the road to official career, thinking of making a blockbuster and changing their destiny from then on. The ten years of hard work are just for the day when they will become prosperous. They really study for the sake of studying, or for the sake of success.
It cannot be said that there are no people who study for knowledge, but unfortunately there are very few of them. Let alone one in a hundred, even if you can pick out a handful from a thousand, that would be great.
Thinking of this, Mu Linfeng hated the dominance of Confucianism even more deeply, and wished that this phenomenon could be changed immediately. However, he could also understand what Wang Zhizhen was worried about, and this concern should be taken seriously. In this era, what
You can offend anyone, but you cannot offend the powerless scholars and literati. Their pen knives are often sharper than any magic weapon. If you are not careful, you may be completely cut by their pen knives.
Mu Linfeng pondered for a long time without saying anything. Wang Zhizhen looked at Mu Linfeng until Mu Linfeng must have been thinking deeply about the solution. He could also see that Mu Linfeng was determined to take action against the Confucian scholars. If he had raised objections in the past
Opinion, if Mu Linfeng had not made a serious decision, he would have given up, or given up directly. But this time Mu Linfeng not only has no time to give up, he may not even have time to give up.
Wang Zhizhen looked at Mu Linfeng for a long time without saying anything. Mu Linfeng and Wang Zhizhen were the only two people in the entire back hall. Other government officials passed by the back hall and wanted to come in to say hello, but when they saw the solemn expressions of Wang Zhizhen and Mu Linfeng, they gave up.
This year, the only option is to take a detour and walk away.
The tranquility at this moment that Wang Zhizhen felt full of was a bit terrifying. This kind of tranquility was usually a precursor to a storm. The longer the tranquility lasted, the more Mu Linfeng wanted to accomplish this.
Wang Zhizhen originally hoped to persuade Mu Linfeng to give up this idea. After all, he was also a Confucian scholar, and most of his students were also Confucian scholars. If Mu Linfeng deposed the dominance of Confucianism, not to mention the world's scholars would be in chaos, he
He is determined to start a career with Mu Linfeng. If the time comes, he will probably be the one to implement this policy. Not to mention offending the world's scholars, even his own
Teachers and students will also be offended.
Wang Zhizhen was full of contradictions and uneasiness in his heart. He also had to admit that most of what Mu Linfeng said was true. Most of the officials in various places and departments are actually not worthy of their names. Those who are in their positions do not seek their duties and are not in their positions.
He is capable but has no real power. He has been up and down in the officialdom for many years. He has seen this very clearly. Although most people in power in the past dynasties can see that there are substantive problems, they have not been able to see it.
People can propose reforms. Firstly, no one can come up with specific solutions. Secondly, most of the people in power are such people. If reforms are carried out, wouldn’t they mean reforming themselves?
Wang Zhizhen actually admired Mu Linfeng's proposal to reform this policy from the bottom of his heart, but he admired him. If he had any questions, he still had to remind Mu Linfeng. After all, it was always a trivial matter. In the past, Mu Linfeng reformed agriculture, reformed business, and set up
The industries that are just about to be reformed can actually bring benefits and benefits to the majority of people. Only this one that pretends to be Confucian is completely offending.
Naturally, it is undeniable that once Mu Linfeng's policy is proposed, there will definitely be support. Most of the supporters will be the children of other schools of thought. But how can these children be enemies of the world's scholars? Their combined number
I'm afraid it's not even one percent of Confucian scholars.
Wang Zhizhen was thinking randomly, not only thinking about the pros and cons of this matter, but also thinking about whether he would stand on Mu Linfeng's side once Mu Linfeng really became determined. If he chose to stand in Mu Linfeng's camp, what would happen to him?
How to face all changes in the future, and also think about every possibility, so as to prepare for rainy days and nip problems in the bud.
But at this moment, Mu Linfeng suddenly slapped the table and said with a smile: "Yes, yes, Mu finally thought of a way!"
Wang Zhizhen's heart trembled when he heard this. He knew that Mu Linfeng had already taken care of him. He was afraid that if he tried to persuade her again at this moment, it would be useless, so he quickly said: "Mu Shuai has thought of any good method?"
Mu Linfeng smiled and said: "This is actually very simple. We should have thought of it at the beginning. We were really confused..."
When Wang Zhizhen heard what Mu Linfeng said, he was even more surprised and asked: "Mu Shuai, what exactly is this method?"
Mu Linfeng said: "What we are deposing is Confucianism, not Confucianism directly. This is the key!"
When Wang Zhizhen heard this, he said in astonishment: "Abolition of Confucianism alone does not mean the abolition of Confucianism? Is there any difference between the two?"
Mu Linfeng smiled and said: "Not only is there a difference, but the difference is huge... There is no need for Mu to talk about the abolition of Confucianism. Mr. Wang should know that it is just outlawing it and not using it. However, the abolition of Confucianism is not the case. Not only is it not deposed
Confucianism still retains Confucianism and dethrones Confucianism as the sole authority. In fact, it does not have much impact on Confucian scholars. It only maintains Confucianism and encourages other academic schools to join the historical stage. A hundred schools of thought contend and each shines. In this way, I believe that Confucian scholars will
Wouldn’t that be too objectionable?”
Wang Zhizhen pondered for a while after hearing this, and then said: "Actually, there is no essential difference between deposing Confucianism and directly deposing Confucianism. In the eyes of Confucian students, it should be the same..."
Mu Linfeng wondered: "How can this be the same? How can the two completely different results be the same?"
Wang Zhizhen said quickly: "Mu Shuai, think about it, originally this was a dominant family, but now they are asked to be on an equal footing with other schools, how can they be convinced?"