The first thousand two hundred and thirty-three chapters return to the basics (seeking a monthly tic
Xiangguo Temple.
At this time, in an open space to the north of the temple, more than 500 scholars were divided into two groups, sitting cross-legged and facing each other. There were old and young, and even some high-ranking officials in the court.
Retired old men all participated in it, and the atmosphere seemed quite serious, which could be said to be tense.
It can be seen how serious consequences Li Qi's words caused.
This can be said to be the grandest debate so far, and it also pushed this public opinion war to its peak. Otherwise, Cai Jing would not have arranged it to be held at Xiangguo Temple.
These debates have also made Cai Jing's reputation a lot. Unknowingly, he has become a very special person among hundreds of people, just like the organizer of this debate.
The two factions in this debate are Confucianism and Mohism.
Confucianism naturally leans towards idealism, advocating the cultivation of one's own body first, and then bringing order to the world, and pursues spiritual sublimation. After Mozi's death, Mohism has abandoned Mozi's concept of heaven and ghosts, and turned materialism into
Philosophy and science are closely linked, and the famous assertion that "righteousness and benefit are also put forward."
It is said that it is Confucianism and Mohism, but it is actually a debate between idealism and materialism.
The venue was also surrounded by people, including vendors, monks and Taoists, as well as craftsmen and farmers. Most of these people were sitting cross-legged, not making a sound, and listening attentively. For them, a debate of this level was a big deal.
It also plays a very important role.
Because the debate, of course, is to show one's good side, who will talk about one's bad side. Then of course what the bystanders absorb is the most essential knowledge. This is also beneficial to the people. For this reason, the imperial court also issued a
The order was given to Xiangguo Temple to open every day during this period.
I have to say that a debate conference of this scale is a grand event. It has been difficult to see it again since the Spring and Autumn Period, because after the Han Dynasty, Confucianism began to stand out, while other schools of thought gradually declined. Now it has finally reappeared in the world.
, Putting aside those benefits, this makes scholars all over the world very excited. They like this kind of activity very much, rather than watching how the Heavenly Hand Guanyin swallows the Nine Turns Golden Pill.
In any case, this is an unexpected literary feast for literati.
Of course, although it was said that it happened suddenly, there were actually people behind the scenes.
The two masterminds behind the scenes were also in Xiangguo Temple at this time, and they were in a second-story attic on the left side of the venue.
These two people are naturally Zhao Kai and Li Qi.
Without either of them, this debate would be impossible.
Zhao Kai stood in front of the window and listened very carefully to the heated debates of the scholars below, sometimes nodding, sometimes pondering, sometimes smiling, while Li Qi on the side yawned continuously because what these scholars said was too profound.
It’s not that their arguments were profound, but that what they said was too classical. After all, it was a debate and they had to quote scriptures. After listening to it, Li Qi had to think for a long time before he understood the meaning. As a science major,
Born, he really didn't have any talent in this area, so he gradually dozed off.
After a long time, Zhao Kai finally looked away and nodded frequently: "Listening to such a debate is really better than studying for ten years. If they can practice what they say and do what they say, I, the Song Dynasty, will
It can stand for thousands of years and achieve great deeds for eternity."
Li Qi was slightly startled and said: "Your Majesty, I agree with the first half of what you said, but I think it is difficult to keep your words true."
Zhao Kai sighed and said, "I know this too." As he spoke, he glanced at Li Qi and saw that this guy seemed to have just woken up, so he deliberately asked: "After listening to it for so long, I don't know which side of the argument you agree with.
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Sweat! Are you sincere? I just woke up and didn’t listen at all. If you hadn’t asked me to come here, I would still be taking care of the children at home. Li Qi rolled his eyes and said: "Your Majesty, you know, my
My thinking is still at the stage of counting money, and it has not yet evolved to such a high level."
Zhao Kai snorted and said: "Don't be so humble. You can cause such an uproar with just your casual words. Is this something that ordinary people can do?"
This is just a business method, do you understand? Li Qi smiled and asked, "I wonder which side do you support, Your Majesty?"
Zhao Kai didn't even think about it and said: "Of course it's Confucianism."
"ah?"
Li Qideng was stunned.
Zhao Kai smiled and said: "Are you curious, why did I agree to you, let you say those words, and let you establish the Unparalleled Award?"
Li Qi blurted out: "Isn't it because of my excellent eloquence?" But as soon as he finished speaking, he felt something was wrong. Although this was the truth, when he said it, he was a little too arrogant and his face looked a little embarrassed.
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Zhao Kai said angrily: "Of course not. No matter how good your eloquence is, can you still convince others to become emperor?"
Why Confucianism emerged and flourished in the Song Dynasty is because today's Confucianism is perfectly integrated with political interests and has become a means for rulers to rule the people. In this way, anyone can oppose Confucianism, but the emperor will not oppose Confucianism.
Isn't this asking for trouble for myself?
It seems that I still think too highly of myself. Li Qi said curiously: "I would like to hear the emperor's opinion."
Zhao Kaidao: "In the Spring and Autumn Period, hundreds of schools of thought contended, and countless literary figures became famous, and Confucius was just one of them. But later on, Confucianism gradually stood out among the hundreds of schools of thought, and became the only one, while the other schools of thought declined one after another. You
Do you know why this is?"
Li Qi simply said: "I don't know."
Zhao Kai said: "Actually, this can be summed up in one sentence of the sage Confucius."
"What words?"
"When three people walk together, they must have a teacher from me. Choose those who are good and follow them, and choose those who are not good and change them."
Li Qi frowned and seemed to understand a little, and said: "What does the emperor mean?"
Zhao Kai smiled slightly and said: "In the process of the growth of Confucianism, it constantly absorbs the strengths of other schools and abandons their shortcomings. This is also a characteristic that other schools do not have. It has developed to this day. Confucianism can be said to be open to all rivers, and this is why it exists
Depose hundreds of schools of thought and only respect Confucianism, so I have always believed that Confucianism is the orthodoxy."
Li Qi frowned and said: "This sounds quite like the magic of attracting stars?"
"Heart-absorbing magic?" Zhao Kai asked in astonishment.
I forgot that I haven't written about this mind-absorbing technique yet. Li Qi said, "This mind-absorbing technique is a new method for cultivating internal strength that I came up with for my novel." As he spoke, he added
Explained the method of absorbing the mind.
Zhao Kai pondered for a moment and said: "It sounds a bit similar, but it's actually not the case. Your mind-absorbing technique is to steal other people's skills. It's very shameful. It's completely different from Confucianism."
"The emperor is absolutely right, so I plan to break the person who created this technique into a cult organization."
Li Qi said something casually, and then said: "But what makes me curious is, if this is the case, why does the emperor still agree with my idea of a hundred schools of thought contending?"
Zhao Kai smiled softly and said: "It's very simple. What flourishes must inevitably decline."
“What goes up must come down?”
"That's right!" Zhao Kai nodded and said: "Today's Confucianism has no rival in the world. This has also led to Confucian scholars all over the world not wanting to make progress, being stubborn, and even abandoning the top essence of Confucianism. This has also caused Confucianism to begin to change.
It has changed and become just a tool for some people to gain more benefits. In order to consolidate the status of Confucianism, they have also abandoned a lot of knowledge they have learned before, and this weapon is only aimed at the country. This is not what I want to see. Regarding this
One thing, you should know best. I would rather lose this throne than let my people of the Song Dynasty be treated like human beings and laughed at. I want to recreate the prosperous age of Han Dynasty, or even more than that."
Li Qi was very clear about Zhao Kai's ambition and said: "Does the emperor want to use this to spur Confucianism?"
"Push?"
Zhao Kai smiled and shook his head and said: "If that's all, I don't have the time. I want to completely change the current Confucianism, return it to its original nature, return to the original way of Confucius and Mencius, and once again complete the collection of hundreds of schools of thought.
Leader, help the Song Dynasty reach its peak. What you said is very right. Only competition and panic can make people progress. This is true for the country and for learning. I hope to use the rise of hundreds of schools of thought to launch an attack on Confucianism.
Let today's Confucian scholars take a good look at themselves, reflect on themselves, correct some of the erroneous ideas of today's Confucianism, and return to orthodoxy.
Mohism can strengthen the country, your economics can enrich the country, and many more. I hope that Confucianism can absorb the strengths of these schools. Therefore, I will never interfere and let them develop freely. If Confucianism has the last laugh again, then
This proves that what I said is correct, and the Confucian scholars have completely woken up and picked up the most precious things in Confucianism. To accept hundreds of rivers, tolerance is great;
It only proves that Confucianism is no longer suitable for today, and I don’t want this kind of Confucianism.”
Li Qi frowned slightly and said: "Forgive me for asking boldly, isn't the Emperor afraid that this will affect your dominance?"
Zhao Kai laughed and said: "Afraid? No matter how scary these things are, can they be as scary as the iron hoofs of the Jin Army? No matter what school of thought, if the safety of me and my people cannot be guaranteed, what else can I hope for?
Does it want to maintain my dominance? Because it is afraid of being slapped by its own right hand, it chooses to let others slap it. This is simply a big joke. I am afraid that even the Buddha is not so kind."
What he said is not wrong. Now the rise of the Jin Kingdom and the decline of the Song Dynasty have put the entire Song Dynasty in danger. The country has perished. What is there to talk about learning? If we don't seek change at this time, once the Jin soldiers come, let alone Confucianism.
Now, even the Heavenly Learning is of no use.
Li Qi shook his head with a smile, gave a thumbs up and said: "The emperor is the emperor after all, and he is much more discerning than ordinary people like us. Based on what the emperor just said, it is not impossible to become the first emperor in the ages?"
Zhao Kai rolled his eyes and said: "It's just you and me here, there's no need to say anything like this. The first emperor of all ages, have you ever seen any first emperor of all ages who almost didn't become a prisoner?"
Li Qi shook his head and said: "No, no, no, I am definitely not flattering you. This--if I am wrong, please bear with me, Your Majesty, and pretend you didn't hear me."
Zhao Kai said contemptuously: "You dare to come and beat me for a woman. Is there anything else you dare not say?"
Sweating! You have the nerve to accuse me. You can come here to beat me for a man. I do it for a woman. That’s even more reasonable. But it’s better to forget this kind of thing earlier! Li Qi wiped his sweat and said
: "I'm really sorry. Your Majesty, you also know that during that year, I was dealing with the Jin soldiers. Unknowingly, I contracted their bad habits. I forgot that besides hands, people also have a mouth."
Both inside and outside these words are satirizing the savagery of the Jin people.
Zhao Kai said cheerfully: "Although I accept this reason from the bottom of my heart, Wanyan Zongwang doesn't just have two hands! If you have anything to say, just say it."
It seems that the essence of flattery is to do what you want. Li Qi murmured to himself and said: "I think so. Looking at history, monarchs who are incompetent usually hope that their people will become
They are ignorant, so they imprison their thoughts and rule with themselves, but a truly capable monarch hopes that his people will become wise and be able to distinguish right from wrong. This can be said to be a manifestation of the king's self-confidence.
A monarch who does not have the confidence to manage the country well is afraid that his mistakes will arouse the dissatisfaction of the people and lead to the overthrow of his regime. Therefore, the more stupid the people are, the more likely they will be deceived by him and work hard without complaint. But if a monarch is truly capable, confident and has ideas
A monarch who can manage the country well will not worry about this, because he can make the people have enough food and clothing, live and work in peace and contentment. Instead, he hopes that the people will be sensible and know what is right and what is wrong. In this way, they will not be criticized by others.
His lies confuse the public, so to judge whether a monarch is wise or cowardly, you can know whether his people are ignorant or wise."
These can be said to be two extreme thoughts, one using brute force and the other using wisdom.
But then again, although brute force is simple and crude, it can achieve the greatest results in the fastest time, at the lowest cost, but the disadvantage is that the endurance is not enough. If you always press like this, sooner or later, this will break.
The second type requires too much thinking, and may be thankless, but once the system is established, it will have enough staying power.
It all depends on how you choose. Of course, it also depends on your own abilities. Do you act within your capabilities?
Zhao Kai pondered for a long time and said: "Although there is a lot of knowledge in this, what you said is very reasonable and has benefited me a lot!" After that, he smiled and said with Li Qi: "Li Qi, you are really me
Wei Zheng."
Li Qi rolled his eyes and said, "Please, I'm a better person than Wei Zheng."
Zhao Kai laughed and said: "Yes, you must be stronger than Wei Zheng."
Li Qi reciprocated and said: "The emperor also wants to be stronger than Li Shimin."
Zhao Kai hurriedly shook his head and said: "If you say this now, it will only make people laugh. Let's leave it to future generations to evaluate."
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