Datang broom star

"First of all, let's talk about social progress. What is social progress? My father believes that social progress is multifaceted. Industry, agriculture and commerce, continuous improvement of food production, continuous improvement of the efficiency and ability of craftsmen, and continuous improvement of commercial circulation are all aimed at enhancing people and country."

"What is the strength of the people and the country? Is it about Zheye or poetry? Neither. It depends on creativity. Where does creativity come from? Creativity comes from changes in ideas and knowledge."

A student was furious, and just about to speak out, two classmates covered his mouth, one left and one right, and glared at him.

This was a theory they had never heard of, and they wanted to refute it but found it extremely reasonable.

Who is this person?

"For example, in the new study, there is knowledge to improve the efficiency of craftsmen, so that craftsmen continue to explore, and they can build one carriage a day, but now they can build ten carriages a day. Some people even think that carriages are not good, so they invent horse-drawn carriages. A faster vehicle that can carry more goods and people is creativity."

Jia Yu suddenly realized, "Creativity is what no one has done before!"

"Yes." Jia Pingan rubbed the top of his head in relief, "When this Tang Dynasty is full of creativity, the army will become stronger and stronger, craftsmen will be able to create more and more excellent utensils, and businessmen will continue to create new ones. Farmers continue to figure out ways to increase their income and production”

Jia Yu couldn't help but said, "Aye, isn't this Great Tang getting stronger?"

"Yes." Jia Pingan said: "But what can bring creativity? Mao Shi or Shangshu? I spend all day thinking about the opinions of the predecessors, but I don't know where the mountains and rivers come from, I don't know how to create sharper weapons, I don't know how. It can increase income, but I don’t know how to strengthen Datang.”

"nonsense!"

A growl came from behind.

Jia Pingan suddenly pulled Jia Yu in front of him, then turned around, protecting his son behind him.

All students!

It's embarrassing to say bad things about others and be caught on the spot!

Among the dozens of students, most of them were at a loss, while the rest were furious.

A tall student said, "Who are you?"

Plainclothes Jia Pingan smiled and said, "Passerby."

The student sneered and said, "I have read books to listen to your talk. Why do you slander Confucianism?"

Jia Pingan said, "How did you know that I was slandering you?"

The student got angry, "What you said just now belittled Confucianism."

"Then you can argue with me instead of accusing me of slander." Jia Pingan felt that he was very happy. If he traveled in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the previous words would have caused him to be beaten to death.

The "Confucianism" students made a start, but they couldn't say anything.

This is not the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Confucian scholars in the Ming and Qing Dynasties turned Confucianism into a religion. If you dare to say that Confucianism is wrong, you will be at a loss for all kinds of sophistry, and then you will be beaten to death.

Jia Pingan said: "Since you have studied Shangshu, you should also know some history. Look at the history of Qin and Han Dynasties. How much was the yield per mu at that time? How much is the yield per mu now? Every generation is improving, and this improvement is creativity. I think Ask, what help has Confucianism provided in this creativity?"

Jia Yu came up quietly and said loudly: "History and poetry cannot be cultivated, nor can they be craftsmen."

Students annoyed, 'no Confucian guidance'

"You want to say that without the guidance of officials educated in Confucianism, there would be no such things?"

Jia Pingan looked at these students, "I'm very glad that you didn't quibble, this is a manifestation of the prosperous age. Now that you have heard what I said earlier, then I have two questions. First, is creativity a part of social progress? Source? Second, who is more creative, Confucianism or New Learning?"

The students were silent.

This is really a good time!

Jia Pingan said: "What is the purpose of our studies? Is it to be an official? To make a fortune? Of course."

There was some commotion among the students.

Jia Pingan said with a smile: "This is human nature, but on top of that, we should set a small goal for ourselves, for example, can my reading promote the progress of Datang? Whether it is agriculture, industry and commerce or what, one of my suggestions, I One of your discoveries can lead to progress on these, and that's what you're reading for."

Combining goals with personal interests is in line with human nature.

"But after you have studied Confucianism, can anyone tell me? Will studying Confucianism help you make progress in the Tang Dynasty?"

No one answered.

Several students were blushing and snorting. If they could, they would want to beat Jia Pingan right now.

"May the so-called justice of the Five Classics bring progress to Datang?"

"In the past, Confucianism was the only one, so there were no other theories for comparison, and Confucianism was self-righteous. Now there are more new schools, and the two are compared. One is old-fashioned, and the other is full of vigor. One is for promotion and wealth, and the other is for promoting the progress of the Tang Dynasty."

"People can't just take care of themselves. While taking care of themselves, they should also take care of Datang."

Jia Pingan felt that these words were almost enough, "I am responsible for the rise and fall of the world. But after learning Confucianism, what can you do about the rise and fall of the world? You may find the answer in the so-called five classics justice? Yes, you can find those emptiness. Piao’s answer. For example, what to say to persuade the king’s relatives and sages to stay away from villains, to persuade the king to be diligent in politics, to be honest as an official, and to appease the Li Shu, can any of these be able to really promote the progress of the Tang Dynasty?”

"no!"

Jia Pingan saw Chen Jiyan and others coming out, and said: "Confucianism should be learned. Confucianism is indispensable and indispensable for maintaining the stability of the Tang Dynasty. But if we want to make progress in the Tang Dynasty, is it enough to learn Confucianism? It is not enough. Only learning Confucianism , the dynasty will not progress, it will only stand still."

Chen Jiyan's face turned red, "He's talking nonsense!"

Since the Han Dynasty, when Confucianism was the only one, this Huaxia has been ill.

Under the influence of Confucianism, social stability has indeed improved, but social progress is like a tortoise crawling.

Jia Pingan thought of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Some people explained that capitalism sprouted at the end of the dynasty, but Jia Pingan felt wrong.The germination of capitalism must be supported by corresponding theories, and the exclusiveness of Confucianism is extremely strong.Exclusivity is only one of them, and the decay of Confucianism is the reason why the Central Plains is seriously ill.

They rely on Confucianism to get promoted and get rich. They know very well that Confucianism does not contribute half a dime to social progress. When a knowledge that can promote social progress appears, they will panic and shout.

People are selfish animals, don't think that Confucianism will teach you how to fit your feet.If it could, it would have advanced with the times for thousands of years.

"Look at the Tang Dynasty. Has the society progressed since the founding of the country? No, under Confucianism, creativity is nothingness, and everyone is following the old ways from top to bottom. Is the emperor not wanting the Tang Dynasty to progress? Think! Your majesty wants to wear clothes and eat food all the time. Revitalize the Tang Dynasty. But to revitalize the Tang Dynasty, you can’t just shout in vain. You have to take action after shouting slogans like kings, sages, and villains.”

Jia Yu listened in a daze, but saw that the students were deep in thought, and some even had bright eyes.

Even those students who were initially furious, many turned to attentive listening.

If you can poach the wall, of course I can too.

Jia Pingan said: "The king's relatives and sages are far from the villains, but how to promote the progress of the Tang Dynasty, how to revitalize the Tang Dynasty, is there any way for Confucianism? Is it possible to find a way from the justice of the Five Classics?"

Chen Jiyan shouted: "Of course I can. Persuade Nong Sang and pay less taxes."

"Sabi!"

Jia Pingan couldn't help cursing: "This is the wisdom of the predecessors. Do you know how to increase the farmland's income?"

at a loss.

Jia Pingan couldn't help being angry, "You don't understand anything, just shout a few slogans, and you feel that you are a good minister and a famous person through the ages. But how to increase the yield per mu, how to enrich the people? How to strengthen the country, you Can you understand? What do you know about a strong country? Armors are sharp, but how can armor be sharp? You don’t know at all, you only know that there are craftsmen below. But craftsmen can only figure it out on their own. use?"