Although Zao Wou-ki talks about history, it doesn't feel boring at all. Because, as a reborn person, Zao Wou-ki naturally has many conclusions from later generations, and his understanding of history is more "thorough" than the historical experts of this era.
”. Moreover, Zao Wou-ki’s words also contain many fashionable vocabulary from later generations, which is particularly fascinating.
Tens of thousands of students could be said to be mesmerized by what they heard.
However, nothing is absolute. Over the years, China has indeed spawned some dissidents and some ideological freaks. Halfway through Zhao Wuji’s speech, his podium was filled with papers asking questions. Moreover, Zhao Wuji
Wuji didn't even have to think about it, these questions were extremely harsh.
In the second half of the speech, some people also shouted slogans: "We don't need preaching, we need democracy and freedom." Of course, these voices were quickly suppressed by the organizers of the speech.
Zao Wou-Ki asked college students to ask questions in the form of "pieces of paper". This was the best way for him to understand this era. Because the signals of an era are first expressed in young people.
However, these students obviously did not want Zhao Wuji to pass easily.
The questions on these notes can be roughly divided into four categories: the first category is about Zhao Wuji's personal and life issues; the second category is about when China will catch up with developed countries. This category is obviously a patient with patriotic anxiety; the third category is about when China will catch up with developed countries.
The first category questions the evil phenomena in society, such as bureaucracy and corruption. Is there any way to solve it? This type of question belongs to realists who are concerned about current affairs; the fourth category refers directly to the so-called democracy, freedom,
They deny traditional Chinese culture and traditional spirit, and make the most radical changes to society, preferably complete Westernization...
In Zhao Wuji's view, these people are just young students after all, and they are far inferior to the "public intellectuals" of later generations. The "public intellectuals" of later generations often put themselves in the position of public spokesperson first. From a moral point of view,
Just establish yourself in an invincible position first. We are people who "ask for life for the people". Do you still dare to deal with me?
It is true that many of those who make a living by "opinions" truly love this country and nation, but it cannot be said that they are truly loyal.
As a reborn person, Zao Wou-Ki has insights far beyond this era. China needs different voices and even different forces to clean up the new and corrupt concepts and habits. However, China definitely does not need the kind of people who constantly advocate the abolition of square characters.
People who don’t drink coffee don’t keep up with international standards.
Question: "Mr. Zao Wou-Ki, what do you think of Kyoto University? Were you disappointed that you did not enter Kyoto University during the college entrance examination?" Obviously, this is a question from a student who has a sense of superiority towards Kyoto University.
"Kyoto University is a first-class university in China. It has a fine tradition and enjoys great benefits internationally. I was not admitted to Kyoto University. It was not because my level was not good, but because Kyoto University enrolled too few students. If I was disappointed because of this.
Doesn’t that mean that 1.2 billion Chinese people will be lost? Therefore, since 1.2 billion Chinese people will not be lost, then I also hope that the children of Kyoto University will not be proud!"
Question: "I heard that Mr. Zao Wou-ki's martial arts are superb, and many of your literary and artistic creations are also at the master level. May I ask: do you feel proud? (Please tell the truth!)" This is a person who knows Zhao Wou-ki.
Quite a profound question.
"Human ability comes from the cognition of things. There is an old Chinese saying that man follows the earth, earth follows the sky, heaven follows the Tao, and Tao follows nature. I believe that no matter how strong an individual's ability is, it is impossible to exhaust the heaven, earth and nature.
, therefore, I really don’t feel proud. I still have a long way to go, and I am constantly gaining happiness on the way of exploring the world.”
Question: “There are so many corrupt officials in today’s society, is there any way to cure them?”
"Goodness and evil, greed and purity have always been a pair of contradictions, that is, two sides of things. When we realize that greed is a problem, governance has actually begun. The old saying goes that in troubled times, heavy codes are used. I think it makes sense, but I
He also advocated that heavy codes should also be used in peacetime! Treat others in their own way, because greed may lead to chaos.
For corrupt officials, I always advocate using economic means to deal with him! Doesn’t he like a luxurious life? Once corruption is discovered, letting his life return to civilian life is the best way to deal with it!”
Zao Wou-Ki's answer triggered warm applause!
However, no one knows better than Zhao Wuji how corrupt and despicable China has become in later generations, especially the countless "naked officials". Zhao Wuji was once very disappointed. His wife and children all immigrated abroad, but he still
Allowing him to talk about such doctrines and ideals in his position is the greatest irony of Chinese officialdom.
If Zhao Wuji is in charge, of course his children can study abroad. After all, China's education level is relatively poor; however, once they fail to return to the country after completing their studies, officials should automatically step down. At least, whether the children are working in the country should be considered as
Rigid regulations on the role of officials.
In later generations, Zao Wou-Ki once heard a grumbling teacher say: "We ordinary people have no country to go to, we can only be patriotic." These words were full of helplessness.
Question: "Why is China so poor and backward? Is it really caused by the invasion of foreign powers?"
This question was really unexpected by Zhao Wuji. From this question, we can see that Kyoto University lives up to its reputation and is indeed a thoughtful university.
Therefore, Zhao Wuji unexpectedly thought about this question for about half a minute before he listed the answer: "This is a good question about children's shoes, and it is very profound. I have always thought that China's poverty and backwardness have nothing to do with the power of the great powers.
Invasion is related, but this relationship needs to be sorted out and positioned; the invasion of the great powers severely dealt a heavy blow to the feudal rule of the Qing Dynasty, allowing China to open its eyes to the world, and at the same time promoted the development of China's industry and commerce, which is a positive side.
However, we cannot forget the humiliation imposed on us by the great powers, let alone praise this kind of aggression. The aggression of the great powers is unjust and a sinful act of banditry in any era! It harms China
, its plunder of China is not only a disaster for the Chinese nation, but also a shame for us!
The real reason for China's poverty and backwardness lies in the Manchu Qing's isolation and rejection of industrial civilization. As we all know, China had the germination of capitalism in the late Ming Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty rulers' policies towards industry and commerce were much more relaxed than towards agriculture.
The tax rate was only thirty to one, which was even lower. However, because the Manchus were a nation on horseback, their productivity and culture were in a state of semi-slavery, and they were instinctively afraid and repelled by modern industry, especially firearms.
A fact that everyone may not know much about. At the end of the Ming Dynasty, Chinese firearms, such as muskets, were no different from those in the West, and even had a slight advantage. However, after the Manchu Qing Dynasty gained national dominance, they destroyed all gun-making workshops and destroyed all the firearms.
All the muskets were confiscated and put into storage, and at the same time, the maritime ban in the middle and late Ming Dynasty continued to be implemented.
This move by the Manchus was objectively conducive to maintaining the rule of ethnic minorities over the majority, but the biggest consequence was that China's productivity had been at a standstill since 1644. It was at this time that the country was overthrown.
era, a brand-new social system was established. In the nearly three hundred years since then, the West has begun the age of steam engines, the Industrial Revolution, trains, locomotives, machines, electrical appliances, automobiles and other epoch-making technological products that have greatly improved the production level of the West.
China, on the other hand, is still living a life of men farming and women weaving in the dream of a great empire."
Zhao Wuji has no intention of inciting national hatred/hatred in the country, but historical facts cannot be obliterated. In China’s history, it was twice ruled by ethnic minorities, which brought about two major historical setbacks. This cannot but lead to reflection: Why do hundreds of millions of people
Will the Chinese people be no match for a foreign race that is only one percent of the Chinese population, and will they accept their rule?
These historical facts themselves show that there is something wrong with Chinese culture. In later generations, there was a propaganda slogan saying that China is a peace-loving nation! Zhao Wuji felt that this slogan really told the truth, because China was indeed too docile.
, was too friendly to foreigners. Even in the most powerful Han and Tang Dynasties, he only fought a few limited "self-defense counterattacks".
A gentleman talks but does not do anything. After Xia culture only respected Confucianism, especially Zhu Ming's Neo-Confucianism, its only bloody spirit has been diluted and obliterated by gentle preaching.
Question: "Some people say that a Chinese is a dragon and a Japanese is a worm; three Japanese are a dragon and three Chinese are a worm. Mr. Zhao Wuji, what do you think of this point of view?"
In fact, Zao Wou-ki had already explained this issue in the section "A monk carries water to eat", but Zao Wou-ki decided to talk more because it involves industrial civilization, agricultural civilization, and the modernization of China.
"I know who said this. First of all, I would like to express limited agreement with this point of view. Because it does reveal some weaknesses in the national character of the Chinese people. However, have you ever thought about why the Chinese people and the Japanese people have such differences?
What about such an obvious difference?"
After Zao Wou-Ki asked the question, he gave the students about ten seconds to think before continuing: "Actually, we should thank Mr. Bai from Taiwan (the only real place name) for his evaluation of the Chinese people, because, this
This is what Chinese people are proud of!
I have said before that the formation of a nation's character has a great relationship with the geographical environment. China is located on both sides of the Yellow River and the Yangtze River. The land is fertile and has convenient water conservancy and irrigation. The farming civilization has created the hard-working character of the Chinese people.
However, the biggest problem of traditional farming civilization is the lack of social division of labor and collaboration and cooperation among workers.
The Japanese country is different. There are only a few mountainous islands in that country. The agricultural production conditions are not good. Coupled with frequent tsunamis, typhoons, and earthquakes, their lives are full of uncertainties. Therefore, they must embrace success.
Only the regiment can survive in the harsh natural environment. Of course, the Japanese had basically achieved industrialization before World War I and became one of the great powers. Modern industry also contributed a lot to shaping the national character."
"The core of the modernization that China is advancing is industrialization, which is to transform China from a traditional agricultural country into an industrial country, and the Chinese people will also change from a free and loose natural person state lacking organization and obedience to a modern modern country that knows how to cooperate and cooperate.
Social man!" (To be continued.,,,
ps: Special thanks to Datou-k Children's Shoes for their support. Tomorrow's update may not start until noon. Xingchen has a friend from the newspaper office who is playing mahjong outside. Xingchen has to go and accompany him for a while, and invite him to drink beer all night...
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