Because he was not flattering, Zhu Wen's expression remained as usual. He looked at the ministers and scholar-bureaucrats in the audience and began the second part of his discussion.
"I have heard that Chunyu Kun said: Things flock together, and people divide into groups!" He narrated softly: "Today's trend in the world, the trend of groups according to their status, is becoming more and more obvious!"
"As scholar-bureaucrats, we dare not ignore it and look at it..."
This is also the biggest and most obvious characteristic of the Confucian scholars of Xunzi's line.
They never shy away from studying and observing the essence of facts.
When Xunzi entered the Qin Dynasty and went deep into the Qin land, although his talks with King Zhao of Qin collapsed, Xunzi still did not shy away from praising the Qin state's institutions and systems.
Instead of being like other Confucian scholars, he must say that he is a tyrant to Qin...
At the same time, Xunzi's school is the only faction within Confucianism that focuses on sociology.
While other Confucian sects were focusing on the destiny and the way of heaven, Xunzi had already penetrated the surface of the problem and went straight to the real core.
Proposed the concept of status envoys.
This is the oldest human sociology.
The changes in today's world cannot escape the eyes of these scholars who believe in Xunzi's thoughts.
but……
Zhu Wen is not a madman. He only wants to be happy for himself and does not care about others.
He knew very well that this problem could only be dealt with briefly.
He understands better that the purpose of raising this question is to attract the attention of those in power, especially today's society. Today's social situation is changing faster than imagined.
It can even be called the most dramatic moment of change in the world since the collapse of Zongzhou's ritual system!
The former gave birth to the landlord class and the peasant class.
But today's social changes are giving rise to another class and group.
Although the clues and full picture cannot be seen yet.
But according to Zhu Wen's observations and estimates, it is very likely that in some areas within twenty years at most, the population engaged in industry and commerce will catch up with the agricultural population.
The country and those in power must pay attention to this matter as soon as possible!
Otherwise, disaster is likely to occur!
Liu Che naturally understood the meaning of the other party's words.
"That's right, Xunzi's disciples are really amazing!" Liu Che praised in his heart.
However, it is a pity that, at least for now, Xunzi's school of thought cannot become the mainstream, nor can it really influence national policy.
The reason is very simple, the conditions do not allow it!
In today's society, even Mencius cannot become mainstream.
Not to mention Xunzi, who was more radical and advanced than Mencius?
You know, Mencius just shouted that the people are noble and the king is despised, while Xunzi pointed out that the people have the power to overthrow tyranny, and called on the people to overthrow tyranny!
As the world knows, the behavior of heaven is constant, and it will not exist because of Yao, nor will it be destroyed because of Zhou.
But how many people know that there is something even more clumsy in Xunzi’s thought?
For example, if Tang and Wu exist, the world will be governed; if Jie and Zhou exist, the world will be in chaos.'
If Liu Che hadn't been a time traveler, I'm afraid he would have severely attacked and suppressed this school of thought, denying it any chance of resurrection!
Not to mention, Xunzi's thoughts are filled with unsound things. Any one of Xunzi's thirty-two articles would be intolerable to any king if placed in front of him!
Judging from the current situation, within a hundred years, the Xunzi school will not be able to turn around.
unless……
The Han Dynasty was able to enter industrialization and complete capitalist accumulation...
From here, you will know how far ahead Xunzi's thinking is?
This is the real reason why Xunzi's school gradually disappeared after Xunzi's death.
It's not that his disciples don't want to preach.
In fact, publicizing it is tantamount to committing suicide!
They can only compromise and settle for the next best thing!
It is now, as the shackles of the Han Dynasty's ideological and public opinion circles have been loosened, that a group of young people who do not know the heights of the sky are gathering together to cause trouble.
Of course, this is also related to Xunzi’s own educational strategy and square formation.
Xunzi himself said: Learning cannot stop itself. Green comes from blue, and green comes from blue.
He taught his disciples and did not expect them to follow him blindly.
But I hope they will be better than others and surpass themselves!
This is in line with Xunzi’s own thought of Dharma Queen and King.
Liu Che also appreciates this.
If this world cannot become stronger with each generation.
So, what is the purpose of people living?
Do we have to pursue degradation?
Three generations of ancestors and ancestors fought against all odds and obstacles, not for the sake of future generations to return to their world.
On the contrary, the ancestors of the kings and ancestors would never want future generations to return to their era and live their lives.
The evolution of organisms is to pass on better genes and better things to future generations.
However, this is precisely the current stubborn problem in Chinese society.
Liu Che didn't have any good solution, he could only slowly change and transform the world by himself.
Therefore, Liu Che knew that after this generation of outstanding figures from Xunzi's school, it was very likely that Xunzi's school would enter an era of decline.
the reason is simple.
The disciples and disciples of these people, under the influence of Xunzi's thoughts, will definitely not stick to the rules. Just like members of other factions, they will follow the teachings of their teachers.
They will go their own way.
Just like Han Feizi, Li Si, Zhang Cang and Fu Qiu Bo.
From this aspect, Xunzi claimed that he was the direct descendant and orthodox of Confucius, and he was really not bragging.
Apart from Confucius, who else in the entire Confucian sect had this ability to teach students according to their aptitude?
Thinking of this, Liu Che also sighed with emotion.
Academia is actually just like nature.
Sometimes, not the best and the strongest survive.
In many cases, the ones who are the most fit and adaptable to the environment can survive.
Like in the Baiji, what are mammals?
Reptiles at that time had evolved into a huge and powerful ecological chain.
But a meteorite ended the age of dinosaurs and opened up the world of mammals to this day.
On the stage, Zhu Wen was still describing the ideas of Xunzi's school of thought.
Of course, it is specially selected to avoid many sensitive speech claims.
But even so, these ideas are very harsh to the ears of the princes and princes.
Words like 'Saints come from the accumulation of people' are absolutely rebellious!
Many princes' eyes turned red when they heard this.
Fortunately, Zhu Wen only briefly touched on these aspects without going into depth.
Otherwise, God knows what controversies and problems might arise?
Finally, Zhu Wen ended with a classic Xunzi-style speech.
He said: "Etiquette determines ethics, and law determines status. Therefore, etiquette extends to the body and practices, righteousness extends to the country, and the government is clear. If you can rely on etiquette to honor your name, the world will be willing to do it, and you will enforce prohibitions. The king's work is completed!"
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However, the irony is that Zhu Wen said so many things before, none of which could arouse the approval and love of the ministers and princes.
But when he talked about the less good things in Xunzi's thoughts, he got the agreement of many officials and officials.
This cannot but be said, it is really a great irony! (To be continued.)
