Chapter 2297 Talking about the History of Classics
After listening to Mr. Tang's words, Liu Qingyu did not answer immediately, but was silent for a while, and then slowly said: "Mr. Tang, your question is more sharp and the logic behind it is more complicated. Let me explain it first.
I will talk about my understanding of Chinese studies, and then talk about the significance of Confucianism in today’s world.
I think that what everyone calls Chinese Studies should be the general term for the academic culture of all dynasties in China or China. Historically speaking, Chinese Studies is not limited to Confucianism. In the pre-Qin period, hundreds of schools of thought contended, and Confucianism was only alongside Taoism, Mohism, and Legalism.
The theory of one family. According to the classification method of the "Sikuquanshu" of the Qing Dynasty, the Guoguo can be divided into four categories: classics, history, and collections.
Chinese studies not only represent our Chinese traditional culture that has been passed down for thousands of years, but also include our Chinese people’s simplest views on nature, family, life, and public welfare. Chinese studies is a kind of culture that originated from the original Taichu and was passed down through history.
The real, living and ongoing Zhongzheng civilization and harmonious culture are the core values and pursuits of the Chinese nation. They are a high-level summary of the Chinese people’s thinking, behavior, lifestyle and production methods for tens of millions of years. They are the milk of the Chinese mother and the Chinese nation.
The blood, spirit and soul of children are the sky and earth that Chinese people believe in."
After hearing Liu Qingyu's understanding of Chinese studies, Mr. Tang's face softened a little, and his eyes towards Liu Qingyu no longer looked cold as before.
For Mr. Tang, a master of Chinese studies who is over eighty years old, he is well-informed and experienced. He knows that many people are in awe of his status as a master, and even try their best to make friends with him and keep asking him for advice on Chinese studies.
, ask for advice on Confucianism. In fact, Mr. Tang saw very clearly that many so-called students actually wanted to know and make friends with some high-level leaders in the province through him. Mr. Tang looked down upon such people.
Originally, when he judged Liu Qingyu's identity on the spot, he wanted to walk away, but based on his understanding of Qin Shuai, he knew that this guy had a very sharp vision, and most people would not be put in his eyes.
, for Qin Shuai's sake, he didn't leave, but as soon as he came up, he asked Liu Qingyu a series of sharp questions.
Now, Liu Qingyu has expressed his understanding of Chinese studies, and Mr. Tang still agrees with it. Although Liu Qingyu's understanding is not very profound, it is quite satisfactory.
Mr. Tang then said: "Okay, can you tell me your understanding of Confucianism?"
Liu Qingyu nodded and said: "I believe that Confucianism is a guiding theory of life values that has undergone rigorous historical testing. It is a pity that with the influence of various Western ideological trends in recent years, especially with the market
With the booming economy, people are increasingly advocating the supremacy of money. Some people even think that Confucianism and other Chinese studies are decadent doctrines full of feudal ideas, but I do not agree with this view.
I think, first of all, the realm of Confucianism is lofty. The core ideas of Confucianism, such as benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, trust, forgiveness, loyalty, filial piety, brotherhood, etc., still have very important guiding significance for us even in modern times. They are the key to solving our current problems.
The best medicine for the world's increasingly impetuous social thoughts and people's confused values.
Confucianism has lofty ideas and simple methods of practice. For example, the opening sentence of "The Analects of Confucius" is "Learn and practice it from time to time." After you have learned the knowledge, you must practice it. It is very simple and is a universal truth.
In particular, the eight items of Confucianism are even more specific. From investigating things, seeking knowledge, sincerity, and correcting one's mind to cultivating one's character, regulating one's family, governing the country, and bringing peace to the world, they set out step by step the steps and methods for cultivating oneself internally and governing one's family and country externally.
.It can be said that Confucianism has truly realized the role of educating people through culture and is a successful study book for the cultivation of Chinese gentlemen."
When Liu Qingyu said this, Mr. Tang already had a slight smile on his face and listened quietly.
Liu Qingyu naturally noticed the change in Mr. Tang's expression. There was no trace of pride in his heart. On the contrary, he was very calm at this moment.
Because since he was a child, he had memorized all kinds of Chinese classics, including hundreds of pre-Qin scholars, especially his father Liu Fei who often explained to him some ways of being an official and in politics through his own practice.
Many of the ideas respected in practical work are also drawn from Confucianism and respective Chinese classics.
Therefore, Liu Qingyu has a deep understanding of various Chinese studies, and his understanding of Confucianism is naturally relatively deep. In addition, Liu Qingyu received the most advanced knowledge at Tsinghua and has a good grasp of the actual situation in various countries around the world.
He has a profound understanding of governing the country according to law, so Liu Qingyu is almost always able to do things with ease. When looking at problems, he can often see the essence through the appearance. This is inseparable from the rich knowledge he possesses.
"Then what benefits do you think Confucianism has for the country?" asked Mr. Tang.
Liu Qingyu said: "From a social perspective, Confucianism is an idea that advocates joining the world, being promising, and actively participating in society. It advocates excellence in learning and becoming an official, and encourages students to serve the motherland, serve society, and contribute themselves.
It is said that from the beginning of its founding, Confucianism has always been cultivating outstanding talents for the country. It also instilled in outstanding talents that "always take the world as one's own responsibility" and "if you live high in the temple, you worry about its people; if you live far away from the rivers and lakes, you worry about your king"
the dominant idea.
When Confucian scholars study, they strive to constantly improve themselves and serve society; when Confucian people behave, they promote themselves and others, and cultivate themselves and others; when Confucian people do things, they serve the country, the people, and the world. From this perspective, I admire Confucianism.
From a historical stage, Confucianism is an ideological theory suitable for governing the world, achieving prosperity, stabilizing society, and transforming the world.
In fact, when we look back at the development of our Chinese history, we will be very shocked to find that whenever a dynasty enters a stable period and a prosperous period, the country will definitely re-emphasize the rule of Confucianism and the rule of law. This is the result of many years of development.
According to the laws of historical development that have been tested in practice, even the central governments established by ethnic minorities, such as the Yuan Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty, after a period of cultural conflicts and ideological collisions, finally had to return to the Confucian strategy of governing the country.
Confucian culture advocates the conduct of a gentleman at the personal level, the ethics of ethics at the social level, benevolent government, loving the people, and virtue in government at the national level, and advocating that the world is one family and the benevolent are invincible at the international level. It is an enterprising, stability-maintaining, orderly type.
, a neutral culture is especially suitable for the steady rise of individuals, the steady development of society, the stability and harmony of the country, and the harmony of all nations in the world.
To give the simplest example, the core socialist values we advocate now not only inherit the intellectual foundation of Confucianism, but also incorporate the needs of the socialist times.
Traditional Chinese culture with Confucianism as the main body is a creative transformation and innovative development today. 'We must be good at organically and closely integrating the promotion of excellent traditional culture and the development of realistic culture, developing in inheritance, and inheriting in development'
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When Liu Qingyu said this, Mr. Tang began to nod with satisfaction, looking at Liu Qingyu with eyes full of appreciation.
This young man is not bad, he is not very old, but he has a lot of experience and is a good prospect.
While listening, Mr. Tang's already peaceful heart finally began to ripple. He wanted to take on a disciple.
Now think about it, the last time I accepted an apprentice was 20 years ago, and that apprentice has now grown into a senior official after more than 20 years of ups and downs in the officialdom. That time, the young Tu Tu was diligent and studious.
, A master is better than a master, he draws inferences from one example and draws parallels from others. When that apprentice left the apprenticeship, he felt that his knowledge was suddenly emptied out.
From then on, Mr. Tang regarded himself as a primary school student and began a new round of study and intensive research. Mr. Tang believed that with his current knowledge of Chinese studies, no one who could surpass him would be more than a slap in the face.
With his rich knowledge reserve, Mr. Tang naturally began to feel itchy and wanted to accept another apprentice. Although there were many people who came to his home to become apprentices, Mr. Tang didn't like any of them. Until that time, due to a coincidence
I met Qin Shuai. His elegant conversation and profound knowledge made him admire him very much. However, due to the complexity of Qin Shuai's studies, the knowledge of Chinese studies only accounted for less than one-third of Qin Shuai's total knowledge. Moreover, Qin Shuai was at that time.
He put all his energy into Chinese medicine, so although Mr. Tang admired Qin Shuai, he did not accept him as his disciple. He just regarded him as a friend he had known for many years.
Now, Mr. Tang is very excited. On the one hand, it is because of Liu Qingyu’s profound understanding of Chinese studies and Confucianism. On the other hand, it is because Liu Qingyu is an official, and officials are the most responsible for implementing Confucianism.
Good carrier.
However, the master's expression was very calm, and he just looked at Liu Qingyu silently.
After Liu Qingyu finished speaking, he looked at the master with a smile on his face and said, "Mr. Tang, this is my rough understanding of Confucianism. Please give me your advice."
Mr. Tang had a warm smile on his face: "Well, that's good. It's not easy for such a young person to have such a thorough understanding of Confucianism. However, your understanding is only superficial. In fact, Confucianism includes Chinese studies.
What you understand is only the tip of the iceberg, and it is only some superficial things. If you can really be thoroughly proficient in Chinese culture, especially Confucianism, it will be of great help to you in your future career as an official and in administration. Liu Qingyu, I plan to
How about accepting you as a closed disciple? Are you interested in learning from me systematically?"
Liu Qingyu was stunned at that time. He did not expect that Mr. Tang would actually want to accept him as his disciple, and he was not mentally prepared for this.
Seeing Liu Qingyu in a daze, Mr. Tang was also a little surprised. You must know that people who want to be his disciples are like crucian carp crossing the river, but no one has been able to do so for more than 20 years. Now that he has taken the initiative to accept disciples, some people have not revealed it.
The excitement and excitement made Mr. Tang very depressed.
