My brother is the most handsome man in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 348 What parents wish is filial piety in humanity
Nanyang.

Ying Chengxi walked around the street and then turned to Nanyang County Magistrate's Mansion.

There isn't much to see in Nanyang.

Among the many cities managed by hundreds of schools, the development of the city managed by Confucianism is not as good as that of Taoism.But it can't be reduced to the next level, far better than the shamans of Chu State.

Confucianism focuses on a moderation.

There are many policies promulgated by Confucianism:
When the parents pass away, the children keep their filial piety for three years.

When meeting elders, the elders should salute and show respect.

Those with high morality are role models, and the government supports and enshrines them.

Those who act bravely will be rewarded, and the government will announce and distribute them.

……

Just looking at one of these various policies does not seem to be of much help to the situation.

However, when these policies were issued together and implemented in detail, a combined effect was produced—the city managed by Confucianism slowly developed.

Those who do evil are cast aside.

Those who do good are respected.

A city managed by Confucianism is the most polite city with the most rules.

Ying Chengxuan, who hated the many rules the most, didn't think it was a good thing, but he didn't intervene in the development of the situation because of his own likes and dislikes.

Because of etiquette, these cities were freed from ignorance.

The changes in people's lives and the development of cities are all moving in a good direction.

These are much more important than Ying Chengxuan's own will.

In Han, where the ruling class has just been overthrown and food and clothing are still unsatisfied, under normal circumstances, Confucianism, which values ​​etiquette, cannot gain a firm foothold.

The reason why Confucianism was able to open up the situation in South Korea is that there is one important point that has to be mentioned. Confucianism borrowed the momentum of Ying Chengyu.

The Confucian leader Fu Sheng, after entering Nanyang as a county magistrate, the first place he went was not the county magistrate's mansion, but the Daqin Academy.

The first article promulgated was not a decree, but an appeal to the people of Nanyang to read and learn Confucian classics—Ying Chengyu's annotated version of "The Analects of Confucius".

Chang'an Lord Ying Chengyu has a high reputation in Korea. As the owner of Lu's Chamber of Commerce who led a group of Koreans to overthrow the aristocratic rule, the people in Korea agree with the word Chang'an far more than the one who is close at hand. The first emperor was taller.

Relying on the five words "Annotation by Ying Chengyu", "The Analects of Confucius" was briefly sought after by the people of Nanyang, and the Daqin Academy in Nanyang was overcrowded for a while.

Regardless of its intentions, in fact, Confucianism is the first among the hundred to enlighten the common people and enable them to read and write.

Education is an extremely important part of Confucian rule.

Confucius said: There is no distinction between teaching and learning.

Relying on the Xinzheng County Sheriff's order from Qiang, Ying Chengxun was led by Confucian disciples into the county magistrate's mansion.

The person who led him was very respectful, and he couldn't stop talking about the beauty of Lord Chang'an, he is really a saint.From the entrance of the county magistrate's mansion to the front of the main house, from the corner of the house to the hall of the house.

A few months ago, because of the "talking" in the court hall, many Confucian scholars hated Ying Chengxu so much that they gritted their teeth, and wished that the nonsense classics would die.

Today, it has been a two-stage reversal.

Those people who cursed Zhuzi to die back then are the same group of Confucian disciples who now praise Chang'an Jun as a saint.

"Your Excellency came here with the order of the sheriff, what's the matter?"

Fu Sheng, who was asked by Ying Chengxi to meet him by name, stepped into the room, cupped his hands, and bowed deeply.

There was a callus on his lip, and his back was straight after saluting, and his face was full of vigor and smugness when he was a young man.

"You look much better than when you were in Xianyang."

Ying Chengxun said with a smile, didn't pretend to say anything, guess who I am, raised his hand and took off the bamboo hat, revealing his true face.

Fu Sheng felt that the voice was a bit familiar, and judging from Ying Chengyu's words, it should be someone he knew well, and he was searching for the name in his mind to make a seat.

Seeing that the person wearing the bamboo hat took off the hat, he stopped thinking about it and just waited for the answer.

Seeing Ying Chengxuan's appearance, he was suddenly startled and lost his voice:
"Mr. Chang'an?!"

Fortunately, Fu Sheng was very polite and closed the door after entering. Although the sound was louder, it would not be known to everyone in the county magistrate's mansion.

"There's no need to make such a fuss."

Ying Chengxi affirmed Fu Sheng's conjecture from the side.

Fu Sheng was about to salute again - the etiquette just now was for the county guards, not for the monarch. There are many Confucian etiquettes, and different etiquettes are for different people.

"The hypocrisy will be avoided, you know my nature."

Fu Sheng was still stern and gave a deep salute. When he bent down, his head almost hit his toes, and then he said:
"Fu Sheng paid a visit to Lord Chang'an, and thanked Lord Chang'an for his kindness to Confucianism."

Ying Chengxun accepted the gift forcefully and did not evade it.

"Kindness without saying thanks."

"I'm a jerk, not a saint."

"Now, it's time for you Confucians to repay me."

Fu Sheng's shocked expression immediately became solemn, and he raised his hand falsely.

"Mr. Changan, please speak."

Ying Chengxi laughed and said:
"I want Confucianism to abolish etiquette."

"I want Confucianism without nobility."

"I want Confucianism to teach the world."

Three sentences made Fu Sheng's face change twice.

Of these three requirements, only the last one conforms to the Confucian position, and the first two are seriously inconsistent with Confucian ideals.To be precise, it is subverting traditional Confucianism.

Confucianism is an aristocratic doctrine, and Confucianism, which is dedicated to the revival of Zhou rituals, is still governed by the same set of family rules.

Like Mohism, Confucianism also advocates loving others.

However, unlike Mohist universal love, Confucian love is differentiated love.

Love relatives more than friends.

Love friends more than strangers.

Confucian morality is above the law.

If parents break the law, their children will be punished if they don't report to the officials.Reporting to officials will also be punished.And the punishment of the latter is much greater than that of the former.

Confucianism does not have the four words of righteousness and killing relatives, but only the two words of unfilial piety.

This is the method used by Confucianism to govern the country, the rule of ritual.

The same is true for the emperor and his ministers—the emperor treats his ministers with courtesy, and the ministers serve the emperor with loyalty.

The king must treat his subjects with courtesy, and the subjects must repay the king with absolute loyalty.

These rules and regulations of etiquette have become a cage that binds the people, and let the people learn how to be ruled better since they were young.

Of course, on the other hand, these etiquettes maintain social stability.The stability of society, which is the main body of human life, guarantees the lives of most people. This cage not only has the function of restraint, but also protection.

"Mr. Chang'an, please forgive me..."

Fu Sheng refused with a livid face, and without waiting for him to finish speaking, Ying Chengxue said:
"If it wasn't you Fusheng who was here today, but Chunyu Yue, I wouldn't come. I thought you would agree to my request."

The temperature of the water was slightly cool, but when it was served steaming hot water, Ying Cheng took a sip.

"Wu Shi, Tang Bing...these people are all your old friends. The city they govern is developing much faster than Nanyang. Do you know why?"

Fu Sheng remained silent and did not answer.

"It seems that I know."

Ying Chengxun crossed his hands and rested his chin on them.

"I want the people to study in the Daqin Academy, and teach me to understand them according to their age."

"I want the people to serve their parents and set an example for those who are highly respected, and I can understand it."

"What I don't understand is that because of my parents, I have to keep my filial piety for three years, and I am not allowed to do other things within three years. What is the reason for this?"

Fu Sheng lowered his head slightly.

"This is what Confucius said in "The Analects of Confucius", in..."

Ying Chengxun knocked hard on the table and interrupted Fu Sheng's speech with a dull sound.

"I know the source, so I don't need you to tell me."

"I want you to explain to me now, why is this so?"

Fu Sheng followed up and said:
"After the children are born, it takes three years to leave the arms of their parents. These three years are the hardest and most difficult time for parents."

"That's why, after the death of their parents, children must observe filial piety for three years in order to repay the kindness of their parents for their upbringing."

"To keep filial piety for one's parents for three years is what the Zhou Dynasty did."

Pausing for a moment, seeing that Mr. Chang'an was still looking at him, Fu Sheng said again:
"The more the people value filial piety, the more they will know about propriety, righteousness, integrity and shame. Only when the world values ​​propriety can there be peace and prosperity."

Ying Chengxi clapped his hands and smiled.

"color."

"You finally told the truth. Although it's only half a sentence, it's really commendable."

"This peace is not the peace of your Fusheng, let alone the peace of the common people, but the peace of the superior."

"This prosperous age is not the prosperous age of your Fusheng, it is not the prosperous age of the common people, but the prosperous age of the nobles."

What was served was in a teacup, filled with hot water instead of tea soup.

If it wasn't for Fu Sheng's negligence, or the county magistrate's highest standard was only hot water.And there is no tea soup that is very cloudy, only the nobles can enjoy it.

As the magistrate of Nanyang County, Fu Sheng did not enjoy the things that the superior should enjoy.

Fu Shengping looked at Ying Chengyu, and asked:
"Isn't Mr. Chang'an a high-ranking person? Isn't he a nobleman?"

"I am naturally a superior and a nobleman."

"Since that's the case, why turn against yourself?"

"Because I'm unhappy."

Under Fu Sheng's puzzled eyes, Ying Chengyu smiled and said:
"Filial piety is a virtue. Respecting teachers and treating people with sincerity is also the right thing to do. These are all excellent."

"These wonderful things should be promoted, but they shouldn't be used as a tool to control. This makes me feel very uncomfortable, very uncomfortable, and I want to rebel."

rebel?

Fu Sheng was shocked, he couldn't stand firmly, he took half a step back, his face was full of fear mixed with confusion.

From the attitude of the First Emperor during the Wax Festival, and Fu Sheng, who was not good at dealing with the world, it can be seen that Qin Ershi may not be the prince Ying Fusu, but the Lord Chang'an in front of him.

And after the wax sacrifice, the rumors that "one son establishes two kings" and "Jun Chang'an gave the throne to His Majesty" also spread among his subjects, and the stories were very interesting.

Fu Sheng, who had heard it, didn't believe it at first, but he was also skeptical when he saw that the Emperor Shihuang showed no signs of stopping, and the old ministers told the past that the past was consistent with almost no deviation.

Why is it that the most noble person in the world, who was born in a royal family, is expected to ascend to the throne, and even gave up the throne, would have such a rebellious idea-I oppose myself?

This kind of thinking should only come from a great Confucian who came from a humble background, read books, and discovered the essence of Confucianism—for example, Fu Sheng himself.

Suffering cannot be understood without experiencing it.

Ying Chengxun stood up from his seat, and walked down around the table made of only a piece of bad wood.

"Parents love their children. This love is a love that does not involve utilitarianism and does not seek reciprocation. But Confucianism insists on defining this love as parents. Failure to observe filial piety for three years is an unfilial etiquette."

This is not determined by Confucianism, but by the Zhou Dynasty... Fu Sheng said it in his heart.

Although he didn't say the words, there was something strange on his face, Ying Chengxun saw it at a glance.

"A disciple of Confucius, Zaiwo, asked Confucius: 'Three years of filial piety is too long after the death of parents. One year is enough.'"

"Confucius replied: 'Your parents ate polished rice and wore brocade clothes within three years of your parents' death. Are you at ease?'"

"Zai Wo said: 'Peace of mind.'"

"Confucius said: 'If you feel at ease, go ahead and do it. During the period when a gentleman is in mourning, eating delicious food doesn't feel sweet, listening to music doesn't make him happy, and living at home doesn't make him feel comfortable. Now that you feel at ease, then go ahead and do it.'"

"This is recorded in "The Analects of Confucius". My interpretation, isn't it a misinterpretation?"

Fu Sheng smiled and cupped his hands slightly.

"What Lord Chang'an said is exactly the true meaning."

Ying Chengxun nodded in satisfaction.

"very good.

"Parents who passed away would want to see their children live a hard life for three years, unable to eat polished rice or satin? No."

"They went through the hardest three years before their children were three years old and didn't give up on their children. They didn't want their children to suffer for three years after they died."

"Those who make their children suffer for three years are the Confucians, Confucius, the superiors, and the nobles!"

"It is hoped that this will make people in the world bend their knees and bow their bodies to wear down their blood and learn to obey!"

Hearing such rebellious words, Fu Sheng still kept a smile on his face and did not refute.

Ying Chengxun waited quietly for Fu Sheng's rebuttal, but before he could speak, he took a deep look at Fu Sheng who was still smiling.

Sure enough, I guessed correctly. I am proficient in Confucian classics, and the person who passed on the classics of the "Shangshu" later, the great Confucian Fu Sheng, how could I not know the inner meaning of Confucianism...

"Advocating filial piety should not deviate from humanity. When my father was alive, I often laughed because of this lord."

"This gentleman solves my father's worries and problems, and serves my father. After my father passed away, I have not been filial for three years. According to Mr., do you dare to ask me if I am a filial piety or not?"

Fu Sheng smiled and said:
"The first king Zhuang Xiang was committed to the unification of the Great Qin Dynasty. His thoughts were mostly state affairs and less family affairs. When he was in power, the courts were mixed."

"I was born in Xianyang and heard many rumors about Lord Chang'an. If Lord Chang'an is really what everyone expects, he will integrate the forces of the Qin State. No one will be dissatisfied with handling the government affairs for my late father. Find His Majesty the First Emperor and settle the heart disease of the late King Zhuang Xiang. Let the elder brother complete the first Father's last wish to rule the world."

"National affairs, family affairs, big and small matters, Mr. Chang'an handles all of them for my father. In terms of filial piety, there is no one in the world who is more filial than Mr. Chang'an."

Ying Chengxi walked into Fusheng, pulled Fusheng's face, and carefully observed the skin color at the root.

"Are you really Fu Sheng? Isn't it Zhou Qingchen wearing a human skin mask?"

This flattery is really loud.

Ying Chengxun raised his arms high, stretched a lot, and then covered his mouth and yawned.

"It seems that my husband and I have reached a consensus."

"To be filial to one's father and mother should be during one's lifetime, and to sit for three years after death is not to be filial to one's father and mother, but to be filial to the superior."

"The dead are gone, and the living are like this. Only the wishes of parents and mothers are the only way, and filial piety is the way of humanity."

"There are many of these in Confucian etiquette, let's just abolish them. Taoism is in full swing to build a new home, and a group of people on your side are keeping filial piety in front of the grave. How can you compare with Taoism?"

Fascinated by the classics, Fu Sheng, a great Confucian who doesn't care about worldly affairs, clasped his hands.

"only."

good.

He said in his heart.

(End of this chapter)