Section 1209 New Legalists (2) (seeking monthly ticket)
"In this great age, we, the Legalists, the people with the name of punishment, have a little statement..."
Hua Yuan said, moving his gaze to the Legalist ministers headed by Chao Cuo.
Six years ago, Hua Yuan stood in this Shiqu Pavilion and said these words to the ministers of the world, in front of the emperor and the queen mothers of the two palaces, and in front of hundreds of giants.
He didn't even dare to think about it.
It's not that he's not smart enough.
It is purely a matter of acquiring knowledge and acquiring information.
Six years ago, books existed in the form of bamboo slips.
The average person, let alone study, has very few opportunities to become literate.
Even the Confucianism-Legalist school like Huang Lao, even the top school like Gongyanggu Liang and Yin-Song School.
Except for a few people, there are almost no people who can say that they have read hundreds of schools of thought.
Most people read and study one or two books.
At that time, it was limited by the difficulty of obtaining knowledge and information.
Even top academics like Hu Wusheng and Dong Zhongshu can actually read only a few books.
This is not an exaggeration, it is a fact!
At that time, even the Analects of Confucius was incomplete.
The Book of Songs and the Book of Songs are only in the hands of a small number of people.
Unlike today, the Analects of Confucius is sold in tons, and the Book of Songs and Shangshu are available everywhere.
Even the military strategists' works on the art of slaying dragons in the past and the classics of great sages such as Guan Zhong can be purchased from the government.
The diversity and pluralism of books accelerated the broadening of the minds of scholars and aristocrats.
And prosperous industry and commerce will quickly circulate information from all over the world.
Now, a otaku living in Chang'an.
As long as he has money, status and power, he can even learn about the changes that happened in distant Anton and South Vietnam a month ago.
The prosperity and development of various factions of various schools of thought benefited from this.
What will a person do after he has read a lot of books, mastered a lot of knowledge, and been exposed to a lot of information?
Will they continue to be obsessed with the great achievements of their predecessors and be unable to extricate themselves?
During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the sages of Confucianism, Legalism and Huang Lao Mo told the world that this was impossible!
Moreover, there was indeed a period similar to today in history.
That was when the Tian family replaced Qi.
In order to show his legitimacy and legitimacy on behalf of the Jiang family.
Prince Wei of Qi and his son established Jixia Academy and invited sages from all over the world.
The original intention is to demonstrate and prove that it is in line with destiny to replace Jiang in academic and ideological terms.
But inadvertently, the Huang-Lao trend of thought was born.
Today, many classics and works written by Huang Laoxue were born at that time.
Even until the late Warring States Period, Jixia Academy produced top talents like Xunzi!
Both Legalism and Confucianism were influenced by the ideological trends emanating from Jixia Academy.
Today, the same is naturally true.
Even the Huang Lao Sect, which has not changed at all in decades, has begun to embark on a new path in the current environment.
A hundred flowers are blooming within Confucianism, and various trends of thought are constantly emerging.
How could the Legalists, who have always been at the forefront of the development trends of the times, remain indifferent and watch others change and evolve?
This is of course impossible!
Hua Yuan took a deep breath and waited for the applause to stop. Then he said: "The pioneers of Legalism are Gai Yuguan! Guan Zhong, Zichan, and Guo Yan are the pioneers of Legalism!"
When these words were spoken, the entire Shiqu Pavilion immediately became silent.
Even Liu Che was a little surprised.
"Has Legalism finally reached this point?" Liu Che murmured in his heart: "This is going to be an all-out war with Confucianism!"
Although everyone in the world knows that the origin of Legalism can be traced back to Guanzi and Zichan.
These sages of the Spring and Autumn Period set examples of reform and reform for future generations.
However, in the eyes of the world, Legalism and Confucianism are actually two branches on the same vine.
Because, the original Legalism was started by Mr. Zixia when he gave lectures in Wei State and was started by Mr. Zixia’s disciples at that time.
However, today, the Legalists used Hua Yuan's words to completely cut off this incense relationship!
Confucianism and Legalism finally parted ways!
This is actually understandable.
Just like in history, when Confucianism became powerful, it immediately classified the theory of Shen Han into the category of "disrupting state affairs".
In the eyes of Legalists, Confucianism, the older cousin, has always been very annoying!
The sages of Legalism have expressed their disgust and rejection of Confucianism more than once.
Do today's Legalist ministers and Legalist scholars also have any favorable impressions of Confucian scholars?
You know, during the reign of King Zhao of Qin, the Legalists did not even accept Xunzi!
Today, it is naturally impossible for them to accept Gong Yang or Gu Liang.
The reason is actually very simple.
Legalism and Confucianism have actually developed into two opposing schools of thought.
The Legalists pursue a rich country and a strong military, while the Confucians don't care about a rich country and a strong military. They only want the social model they want.
As for enriching the country and strengthening the army, in the eyes of Confucianism, it is not an insignificant matter.
But it’s definitely not the top priority!
How can this be tolerated?
It's like you admire a girl, but your deskmate keeps saying bad things about this girl, and the words get worse and worse.
what would you do?
If you are a gentleman, your robe will be cut off and your righteousness will be cut off.
Be a little more aggressive and give him a slap!
The choice of the Legalists in history was to give him a slap in the face!
Now, Legalists still choose to give him a slap in the face!
This is the reason why the Legalists suddenly turned their backs on Gongyang in front of Shiqu Pavilion.
Big rights and wrongs, principled positions, cannot be traded!
Convergence of Confucianism and Legalism?
Until today, it is actually just Confucian wishful thinking.
Legalists have never considered this option, nor do they need it.
Why should we partner with Confucians to govern?
Partners like the peasant family and the Mohist family have enjoyed happy cooperation with the Legalists throughout history.
As for now, the Huang-Lao School, the Mohist School, and the Farmers School are enough to form a flawless governing alliance.
In this case, why should we play with Confucians?
Therefore, the Fa family had already decided to break up with Gongyang almost the moment they heard about the Shiquge meeting.
This is the same as picking up girls in a nightclub.
In a nightclub, it doesn't matter if you just have fun, it's just entertainment.
But, if you really want to get married, you still need to find a girl from a decent family, a girl who understands you and loves you.
The monsters and strange guys outside will naturally not appear in your options.
However, Confucianism, especially the Gongyang Sect, is very hurt at this moment.
Originally, Hu Wusheng and Dong Zhongshu were stunned by the sudden betrayal of the Legalists.
Nowadays, Legalists have openly severed their only connection with Confucianism.
This immediately aroused the anger of Dong Zhongshu, Hu Wusheng and even the entire Confucian faction!
You’ve played with me and pulled up your pants, and you want to refuse to admit the debt? Why don’t you ask me to give you the money to buy a house?
**** Damn Shen Han’s disciples and grandsons! (To be continued.)
