Chapter 533: I am not virtuous either, please forgive me.
After the conclusion of this case that shocked all countries, in addition to the abuse of scholars of the Qin family, there was also a wave of discussion in the literary world.
What are we discussing?
It is the concept of "justifiable defense" mentioned by Du Ning in "New Laws of China".
Qin Wengong wanted to distort the concept of "legitimate defense" to defend Situ Yan in order to destroy Du Ning's new legalist thoughts. As a great Confucian who specializes in legalism, he must be good at using legal logic. If
If people in court are not careful at all, they will fall into the logical trap and make wrong judgments.
However, regarding Du Ning's concept of "legitimate defense", with the knowledge of Qin Wengong, the great scholar, not only was there no way to use it to successfully defend Situ Yan, but it was easily dismissed by Du Ning.
"Legitimate defense" seems to be an easy-to-understand four words, but it contains a profound knowledge.
"What is legitimate defense? Mr. Yun Qi said in the Lanzhou court that the so-called legitimate defense focuses on protecting oneself reasonably and lawfully, so as to take defensive measures. In my humble opinion, for example, when someone else takes a
When someone with a knife threatens your life, you can take corresponding measures to fight. If you kill the other person when there is no other way, this behavior can be regarded as legitimate defense. However, if someone else is bare-handed,
If someone wants to hit you but you kill the other person with a knife, it is a serious over-defense. These two concepts must not be confused."
"Qin Wengong just mixed the two concepts of 'legitimate defense' and 'excessive defense' to achieve the purpose of defending Situ Yan. It's ridiculous that he thought he was smart enough to seize the loophole of 'legitimate defense' and wanted to use it to defend Situ Yan.
This attack on the Holy Way thought of "New Laws of China", but how could Jun Yunqi be fooled so easily? He exposed Qin Wengong's tricks on the spot, and also found out Qin Wengong behind the scenes, which is admirable."
"The concept of 'legitimate defense' proposed by Mr. Yun Qi is exquisite. I suggest that the yamen courts of various countries can introduce this theory as a basis for resolving civil disputes. Those who defend themselves are not guilty, and those who defend excessively will be severely punished!" "Whether the "New Laws of China" is applicable to the human race, the Holy Court has not dared to make an absolute conclusion, but judging from the current situation, Yun Qijun's thinking is so advanced? Looking at many Legalist classics, has there ever been anything about 'justifiable defense'?
' or 'excessive defense' theory? Isn't it killing people to pay debts and paying back money, or some theories about right and wrong? Yun Qijun's Legalist thoughts are more humane. If we as a human race want to improve etiquette and law, we must learn this kind of theory.
Brand new logic."
In the literary circles of various countries, the concept of "justifiable defense" has made countless readers think deeply, and then triggered their own thoughts.
Even the Legalist scholars who had previously opposed Du Ning did not dare to publish words attacking Du Ning rashly.
Soon after, an article by a certain Legalist scholar attracted the attention of scholars from all over the world.
"I am a scholar of Legalism in Jingguo. I have always rejected "New Laws of China" before. But after I relaxed and read it, I finally realized the essence of it. I feel deeply ashamed and admired. I have already set off for Lanzhou. I heard that Yun
Qi Jun has already accepted two Legalist disciples, so he will definitely not refuse Shu Xiu."
This news made more Legalist scholars who opposed Duning's "New Laws of China" feel angry and shocked.
As a Legalist scholar, it is really ridiculous to want to learn new Legalist ideas from Du Ning!
Some Legalist scholars immediately questioned and scolded him, but this did not have any substantive effect.
Because people started to publish news in the literary world one after another, claiming that they would also go to Lanzhou City to become Du Ning's disciple and study Du Ning's "New Laws of China".
"I deeply feel that "New Laws of China" is a brand-new legalist thought of the holy way. When Yunqijun is canonized, "New Laws of China" will definitely become a Legalist classic. At this time, those who worship Yunqijun are not only Wenjun's disciples
, he will definitely be a semi-saint disciple in the future!"
"Mr. Yunqi has pioneered the legalist thought and taught by words and deeds. As legalists, we should naturally follow him!"
"Last night I stayed up late reading "New Laws of China", and I suddenly became enlightened and had a profound understanding. This book should be regarded as a classic of the new generation of Legalists, and our holy way of Legalism will rise again!"
Seeing scholars from all over the world following Du Ning's articles in the literary world, those Legalist scholars were extremely angry, but they were helpless. They were thinking of only two consequences, either that Du Ning's "New Laws of China" would mislead the country and the people, and that in the future
Reversing the order of etiquette and law brings disaster to the human race, or Du Ning's "New Laws of China" is indeed beneficial to the human race, can inject fresh blood into Legalist thought, become a new Legalist classic, and create many great achievements.
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It’s early August in the blink of an eye.
Outside the Yamen of Lanzhou City, more than twenty scholars from various countries came to visit Du Ning. Among them, the highest-ranking scholar in Confucianism and Taoism was a bachelor, while the lowest-ranking scholar was a Jinshi.
They all hold Shu Xiu in high regard and hope to formally join Du Ning's disciples and learn from Du Ning's new Legalist ideas.
Although Du Ning works in the Lanzhou Yamen, he is always paying attention to the news in the literary world and has long known that many scholars will come here.
When Du Ning and the officials from the Yamen came to greet the scholars from various countries, they saw many scholars kneeling on the ground and offering bundles of repairs to Du Ning.
"We are willing to follow Mr. Sir and learn from him the new thoughts of the Holy Way of Legalism. We sincerely ask Mr. Sir to accept us as his disciples."
Many scholars spoke in unison, their faces full of reverence.
Du Ning glanced at the many scholars, and by observing their faces and eyes, he could sense their desire to learn from him and follow the new ideas of Legalism.
If they were not sincere, they would not come from all over the world.
Du Ning is now a great Confucian, and if someone is being hypocritical, it will be difficult to deceive Du Ning.
Many officials looked at Du Ning with envy. Scholars from all over the world came from thousands of miles to present gifts and repairs. If things continue like this, Du Ning will have students all over the world.
"I am not virtuous either, so I ask you not to be insulted."
Du Ning bowed to everyone in return.
"Please sir, accept me as a disciple!"
Everyone spoke in unison, holding the bundle of Xiu in their hands and raising it above their heads, extremely devout.
"Thank you for your love, I am ashamed to accept it as a teacher."
After Du Ning finished speaking, he took the bundles offered by everyone one after another and handed them to the officials next to him.
"Teacher, please accept the students' respect."
The student in front of him bowed his head to Du Ning, confirming the relationship between master and disciple.
"Okay, get up!" Du Ning helped the student in front of him up.
Other officials stepped forward to help Du Ning accept these gifts. After a while, each official carried several boxes of gifts and sent them into the yamen.