Zhao Ran was flipping through the new issue of "Bagua", and the title of the first article was "Su Luzi's Ancient and Modern Comparison".
"Su Lu Zi" is an important classic of Taoism. It starts from the origin of Tao, from which the principles of virtue, loyalty, filial piety, benevolence, righteousness, wisdom, trust and so on are derived. In fact, Taoism through this classic
, incorporating Confucian thought into the category of Tao, realizing an ideological system in which Tao is above Confucianism and Tao is at the end of Confucianism.
The so-called contrast between ancient and modern times refers to a craze for textual research that has emerged in the past two years. The focus of textual research is this scripture. Some Confucian students took out an "ancient version of Su Lu Zi" from nowhere and copied it.
Comparing it with the "Su Luzi" included in the Taoist canon, it is claimed that the current version of "Su Luzi" is not Zhang Hu's original canon. It has been modified in many places and is not the original text of the Tang Dynasty.
Zhao Ran is very familiar with "Su Luzi". When he was the abbot of Baimayuan, he talked about this scripture when he was promoted to the throne. Therefore, he was also more concerned about this statement. After in-depth understanding, he found that the so-called
In the "Tang version of "Su Lu Zi"", the deleted and added parts are precisely the overarching text that originated from Tao.
The purpose of the emergence of the so-called ancient version of "Su Luzi" has been clearly revealed. Zhao Ran also heard that in the past two years, local examinations have begun to include a large number of the above-mentioned contents in "Su Luzi". It does not matter if it is included, but
It cannot be included like this.
Zhao Ran is aware of the current disagreements in the Taoist sect regarding the route. Although in terms of the overall situation, he has little influence and cannot speak much, he can speak in the Songfan area, at least in the county examination here.
In the three levels of government examination and college examination, he must fulfill his responsibilities and firmly grasp the ideological level.
So after Zhao Ran communicated with Bai Tengming, the Evangelistic Affairs Research Office of Tianhe Palace Scripture Hall began to organize people to study and write this article comparing ancient and modern times, refuting the so-called ancient version, and pointing out that its core idea is not "restoring the classics"
, but tampering with the classics.
Zhao Ran was basically satisfied with the article, but was not satisfied with some of the content, so he asked the two Taoist priests who were the main writers to meet in his study.
"The article is well written. Generally speaking, it clearly expresses the ideas we want to express, and the words of criticism are also very powerful. I want to say thank you for your hard work."
The two Taoist priests who were the main writers listened attentively and hurriedly said a few words of humility.
Zhao Ran continued: "Logically speaking, Jiang Gaogong is in charge of your Evangelism Affairs Research Office, and there are others above him. It's not my turn to say anything..."
The two main writers hurriedly said: "No matter what you say, who doesn't know that the establishment of the research laboratory was based on your suggestion, and who doesn't know that you are an expert in the study of classics and meanings. Please give me more advice.
"
Zhao Ran nodded and said: "Okay, I will give you some opinions for reference only. When you give examples, you must grasp the appropriateness and don't be too affected by the original text, such as those of heaven and man's induction and prophecy.
Said, we must carefully distinguish between unconfirmed hearsay, we must strictly control it, and only after it is confirmed can it be written down.”
"You always mean..."
"Look, for example, this one, when the son of the leader of the Huoshan tribe was born, there were thunderous thunders and rain without clouds. Where did you hear this? Have you done research? There are always all kinds of strange rumors in the more than forty tribes of the Song Dynasty.
The purpose of many rumors is to strengthen the authority of the leader nobles. It is okay to fool the people, but we in the Taoist sect should know better and not be fooled together... So my opinion is that unverified rumors must be cautious."
After finishing speaking, I saw the two main Taoist priests looking at each other, as if they were about to speak but hesitated. I noticed something was wrong, so I asked: "If you have anything to say, feel free to say it. You will know my character as you get to know me more, and I am willing to accept advice with an open mind."
.Did I say something wrong?"
The two main writers said: "Whatever you say is indeed a true insight. We will confirm it carefully and revise it again when we go back."
Two days later, the newly revised manuscript was sent to Zhao Ran's desk. Zhao Ran looked through it, revised it, and deleted two examples, but Huo Shanbu's example was still on it.
Zhao Ran was a little unhappy at first, and then a little surprised. When did what he said not work? Could it be Jiang Gaogong on purpose? Logically speaking, it shouldn't be. Jiang Gaogong was the original Gaogong Jiang Zhibiao of Wuji Academy. Back then, Zhao Ran hit Chu Yang
When Cheng Hupi was appointed to the upper and lower ranks of Wujiyuan, Jiang Zhibiao was also on the list and was "arranged" by him to go to Xizhenwu Palace to do high-level work.
After Bai Tengming was elected as the abbot, Jiang Zhibiao was promoted to the capital of Xizhenwu Palace. He was Bai Tengming's confidant. This time he followed Bai Tengming to Tianhe Palace as a high official. He only waited for the current capital to speak.
Prepare the first candidate for replacement.
Zhao Ran recalled that when Jiang Gaogong came to Tianhe Palace last year, he showed great respect for him. They had gotten along well with each other in the past two months and did not make the low-level mistakes of unbalanced mentality that a few people would make.
, not to mention that if he wants to be the capital of Jin, he must get the matter discussed in the three capitals, and he must not offend himself.
Therefore, the factor of Jiang Gaogong can be ruled out. As for this person now, he is not in good health. Apart from participating in the meetings of the three capitals, he rarely interferes with specific affairs.
Thinking of this, he suddenly smiled to himself. With his position in Songfan, no matter whether it was a palace or a jungle, who could be so blind and dare to confront him? It was just his past habits and he was overthinking it.
So I called the two main writers over and asked frankly: "Is Huo Shanbu's example true?"
One of them nodded hurriedly: "This is something I have experienced and witnessed with my own eyes, so I wrote it down. In March last year, I went to the Yongzhen tribe for research. It happened that the wife of Huo Tong, the leader of the Huoshan tribe, was giving birth. The sky was clear at that time.
There was thunder on the ground, accompanied by the thunder and the heavy rain that formed from nowhere, lasting as long as a stick of incense."
Zhao Ran was stunned: "Have you seen it with your own eyes?"
"I don't care if I don't dare to coax you."
"I see..." Zhao Ran leaned against the back of the chair and pondered for a moment, then said, "Take me there."
Huoshan is located in the northwest of Yongzhen County, less than 200 miles away from Songfan County. It is covered with grasslands and gentle slopes, and it is not difficult to travel on horseback. Zhao Ran and the Taoist priest who wrote the story each rode their horses and headed towards Huoshan.
Taoist Nangui was hovering in the sky. Huangshan Jun, who took the initiative to change posts with Shen Jiangzi out of boredom, was a few miles away. The two spirit demons strictly ensured Zhao Ran's safety.
After walking for two hours, a large swamp appeared ahead, densely covered with various shrubs, small trees, and ponds, and a black and green "blanket" was spread among the rolling gentle slopes.
The writer often traveled in the direction of Yongzhen and was familiar with the geography. He pointed to the swamp in front of him and said: "This swamp is more than ten miles in radius. The locals call it Heikouzi, which means that once you enter it, you can't get out. We need to go around south.