"Why do you say this?" Wang Shao asked with a smile.
Er Cheng was very powerful in later generations, but it doesn't matter now. It doesn't matter if Chen Ke scolds them. He smiled and said: "These two people are from the Taoist school, also called Neo-Confucianism. Their master is also
The founder of Neo-Confucianism was called Zhou Dunshi." Zhou Dunshi was Zhou Dunyi. Later, in order to avoid the taboo of Yingzong's name, he changed it to the well-known Zhou Dunyi. Now that Renzong is still alive, it is not his turn to avoid the taboo of Zhao Zongshi, so there is no need to change his name.
Everyone shook their heads, they had never heard of who this solid brother was.
"This brother Dunshi is a small official in Hezhou Prefecture. It's not surprising that you don't know about it." Chen Ke explained: "The Neo-Confucianism that Er Cheng is preaching now was created by this brother. He is known as the pure Confucian.
Learning! But it sounds funny, but its theoretical foundation comes from the "Wuji Tu" written by the ancestor Chen Tuan. The source of its so-called connections between heaven and man, the study of things to gain knowledge, the preservation of heaven's principles, the elimination of human desires, etc., are all from Taoism.
I wonder where this 'Confucian' pure person is?"
"However, many of their ideas seem to be good." Wang Shao had a different view: "I remember they said, "Reading will be about understanding the principles and applying them." Don't stop at the end of the chapter." For this reason,
'The great trouble of scholars'. I think these words are thought-provoking."
"They also said, 'There is nothing more important for people to learn than to know the beginning and end.' "To know things, it is called the beginning, the beginning; to govern the world, it is the end, the end." Wang Shao was talking eloquently at this moment, and he was talking about it at the beginning.
The image of the murderer in white clothes is completely different from the two people: "This means that in order to realize the ambition of governing the country and bringing peace to the world, we must start from the study of things to gain knowledge, so that we can cultivate ourselves righteously and take on the great responsibility of governing the country and the world!" He said with some excitement!
: "I think they make sense, at least better than others!"
"Then why did you only listen for three days?" Chen Ke asked with a smile.
"Haha..." Wang Shao laughed dryly when he heard this and said: "Wu Qi, the two of them were talking about 'preserving the principles of nature and destroying human desires' when they were young. Confucius also said that 'eating and sex are the nature of food'. I am still young and don't want to
Now I don’t even have any human desire anymore.”
"Hahaha..." These words made everyone laugh.
"Don't listen to Confucianism. That stuff is wrong from the bottom up." After laughing, Chen Ke said seriously to Wang Shao: "It's not their fault, or even the fault of Han Confucianism, but Confucianism itself.
question."
"This is too crazy." Wang Shao was embarrassed to say anything, but Zhang Dun said: "Sanlang, is it possible that what we have learned for more than ten years is wrong?"
"It's not completely wrong, it's just flawed. Otherwise, if Confucianism is really perfect, why didn't those dynasties that governed the country with Confucianism escape the fate of destruction?" Chen Kexin said, it seems that I have held many literary conferences recently, and I actually like them.
Metaphysically speaking, he said seriously: "It is true that we have studied Confucianism for ten years, but we must not lose our own judgment at any time."
After a pause, Chen Ke continued: "The study of saints is about studying things to achieve knowledge. We might as well study the study of saints itself first, just like looking for the root of a disease, and find the problem, so that this knowledge can shine again.
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The era in which Chen Ke lived was a critical period in the development of Confucianism. It is no exaggeration to say that it was related to the survival and decline of Confucianism.
This theory, founded by Confucius and Mencius and usurped by Han Confucianism, began to decline after the Han Dynasty. During this period, Buddhism and Taoism became popular, but Confucianism never appeared. Decent scholars and theories came to save Confucianism.
crisis.
A turning point came in this dynasty. The imperial court designated Confucianism as an official school. Only Confucian students were selected for the examination. This made Confucian students like crucian carp crossing the river. Confucianism finally revived. However, while rejecting Buddhism and Taoism, Confucian students were also attracted by the theory of Confucianism itself.
Troubled by shortcomings, we put forward the requirement of 'repairing its roots'. Therefore, it is inevitable to reconstruct a new Confucian system.
Therefore, starting from the Qingli period, Confucian scholars focused on the theme of reviving Confucianism, trying to get rid of the constraints of the Han and Tang Dynasties Confucian classics, and indulged in the method of exegesis and textual research.
The trend of the times.
On this basis, many schools of thought are in their infancy, but most of their theories are still in the brewing stage, and it will take several or even more than ten years to establish a sect.
At least so far, the entire ideological world is still in chaos, without any mature and clear doctrines - but it will soon usher in the legendary horse racing to seize the top of the hill!
Born at this juncture, Chen Ke had a sense of consciousness... He hoped to do something for his nation during this critical period. After all, the poor Neo-Confucianism had caused great harm to the people of the country.
Of course, he thought about killing Zhou Dunyi and Ercheng directly, rather than letting them spread poison for thousands of years and harm China. But their Neo-Confucianism ideas had already come out, and when they were alive, Neo-Confucianism was not a prominent school until Zhu Xi in the Southern Song Dynasty.
, just tinkered with it.
What's more, if Chen Ke knew how much he had, how could he dare to choose the future path for the entire nation? Who would be responsible if he went wrong?
What he wanted to do was to occupy a hilltop, express his views on Confucianism, and see if he could attract some people and change something.
He knew that this would be very tiring, but at this critical time when everything was in dire need, it was his duty to do something for his nation.
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"Then what do you think is the fundamental mistake?" Everyone looked at Chen Ke, expecting him to continue to make shocking remarks.
"Confucianism is the foundation of our civilization. Our Chinese nation cannot be united without its bonding role. There is no doubt about this." Chen Ke said solemnly: "But there is a big flaw that troubles it and hinders it.
The development of our nation - it advocates joining the WTO and requires us to govern the country and bring peace to the world!"
"But to govern a country, you have to solve specific problems that arise within a country, right? Problems in military politics, farmland and water conservancy, etc. will all appear, and with the changes of the times, many problems have emerged... For example, in the Song Dynasty
The three-redundancy problem has never been encountered by any dynasty before. If we analyze it with normal people's thinking, we must analyze the specific problems in detail and come up with solutions that are suitable for the times."
"But under the rule of Confucianism, the way to solve problems is not to analyze specific problems in detail, but to look for annotations and answers in ancient books." Chen Ke said with a sad face: "You must listen to the words of the ancients in everything.
It depends on how the ancients and ancestors solved it, and then we all just copy it. But have the ancients ever encountered the three-redundancy problem? Have they ever encountered a powerful enemy like the Liao Kingdom? Have they ever encountered such frequent Yellow River bursts? No, not at all.
If you haven't encountered it before, how can you ask them to give a solution to the problem?"
"The improvement of Neo-Confucianism compared with the previous Confucianism is that in addition to asking the ancients, we also need to ask ourselves!" After another pause, Chen Ke mocked loudly: "But Confucianists understand nothing except the words of saints, but they talk about studying things to achieve knowledge.
.Let them think about it for a lifetime, and they won’t be able to find the right answer!”
"Brother Zhongfang said," Wang Shao looked serious and asked: "How can we... rule the country and bring peace to the world?" When he said this, several other people also held their breaths and listened to his high opinion.
"There is no other way but to study things and gain knowledge." Chen Ke said, taking a sip of tea.
"Hey..." Everyone said in disappointment: "Isn't this the same as Er Cheng?"
"My investigation of things to gain knowledge is different." Chen Ke smiled lightly and said: "My investigation of things is based on research and practice based on professional knowledge. The method of solving new problems cannot be figured out by just asking yourself all day long.
Rather, we must first master sufficient professional knowledge and understand the problem deeply, and then through bold and patient exploration and practice, it is possible to find the correct solution." He breathed a long sigh of relief and said: "The so-called governance is not to solve a problem.
Is it a series problem?”
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The truth spoken by Chen Ke was really nothing in later generations, but in the Song Dynasty, he was the first to break out of the shackles of his predecessors and tell everyone that Confucius was wrong. He also provided a practical and feasible solution to the problem.
The plan is placed in front of the world. It is no longer the vague and useless principles of Confucianism.
After Chen Ke finished speaking, he discovered that at some point, there were already people standing outside and outside the clean room.
After everyone heard what he said, they all felt that they had never heard of it, but they did not feel that it was absurd... It was a feeling that was very different from the theories of other schools.
No matter how clear the explanation is, the theories of other schools give people a vague, mysterious, and specious feeling. Chen Ke's theory, however, gives people a feeling of being clear, clear, and as if it should be this way.
However, like other theories, his theory itself is still crude and crude, full of loopholes, and it will take time to perfect it.
But there is no doubt that Chen Ke has already secured one of the many hills in the future of Confucianism!
"Why do I feel suddenly enlightened?" After Su Shi heard this, he pulled Chen Ke aside and said, "It's just that your mouth is too strict. Why haven't I heard you say this before?"
"Of course, your career is the most important thing. I have heretical thoughts." Chen Ke smiled bitterly and said, "Let's wait until the exam is over before playing."
"That's right," Su Shi said seriously: "The previous studies of studying things were all inward, but your study of studying things is outward. It's not so easy to make people accept it~~-< Shuhai Pavilion>-
Net. The first update~~.”
"Well, it's definitely not easy." Chen Ke nodded and said, "We'll take our time in the future." He patted Su Shi's shoulder irresponsibly and said, "The promotion of this theory in the future will depend on you."
"Why has it become my business?" Su Shi loved philosophy as much as he loved the stars. He didn't think it was a chore, but he couldn't say it so cheerfully.
"Who made you my uncle?" Chen Ke laughed and said, "I'll go there."
Then he walked to Wang Shao and said, "How about it? Can you stay?"
Wang Shao looked at him for a moment, and then said slowly: "Although I don't know if your approach can hold up, but..." He bared his teeth and showed a bright smile and said: "It's really to my liking.
I will support you to the end!"~.< Shuhai Pavilion>-~