The Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 1870 Hope

Many people nodded.

Some people think that the saying "Those who steal the hook will be punished, and those who steal the country will be martyred" is very reasonable. Most people think that the last demand mentioned by Fang Yun is reasonable.

At this time, all the great scholars and scholars turned their attention to where Fang Yun was and used all their strength to listen carefully, while the other Hanlin scholars or other scholars couldn't help but move towards Fang Yun's place.

"That's what you're saying. It's better to have enough food and clothing in a place where you can be killed at any time. It's better to be in a stable place. Even if the food, clothing, housing and transportation are poor, you can at least survive." Fang Xingyan said.

"Stability and tranquility are the most basic needs of normal people. Therefore, during that period, there appeared two great men who were truly supported by the people. The first was Confucius and the latter was Mozi. Have you noticed that, to a certain extent, Do the Mohist ideals of "universal love, non-aggression, and respect for the virtuous" have striking similarities with Confucian benevolence, justice, and etiquette? Even with regard to the "ceremonial burial" that was opposed to Confucianism, Mozi only advocated its practice in weak and poor areas. He even bluntly said that if a rich burial can make the people feel at ease and allow some poor people to engage in related businesses and earn money, then a rich burial is also The only difference between the two is that Confucius practiced benevolence and righteousness from the top down, while Mozi wanted to practice benevolence and righteousness from the bottom up.”

Everyone nodded slightly. Confucianism and Mohism have always been in opposition, and few people dare to say such things.

"The 'benevolence' of Confucius has many meanings, but the most important thing is 'benevolent monarch' and 'benevolent government'. Only the people under benevolent monarch and benevolent government will be more stable. In the era of Mencius, Mencius emphasized 'righteousness', why? Because during the Warring States Period, various countries There is no benevolent king and benevolent government to speak of. It is far more chaotic and despairing than in the Spring and Autumn Period, so much so that Mencius no longer holds the benevolent monarch in mind. There is no hope, so when looking at the three elements of the people, the country and the king, he said that "the king is the least important". Mencius valued "righteousness" more and no longer pursued the general benevolence and righteousness, but pursued what everyone should abide by. Morality', when everyone abides by morality and even encourages us to use radical means to support justice, even regicide is still a thief."

"So, when it comes to Xunzi, why should we emphasize 'rituals'? If Confucius is a kind old man who firmly believes that 'there is no distinction between education' and believes that everyone can be taught well, then Mencius is like a man who understands the sufferings of the people and sympathizes with the people. But what about Xunzi, a righteous man who was cold-hearted towards the king? 'Ritual' can solve everything, and his etiquette is very different from Confucius's etiquette. Strictly speaking, Confucius's etiquette is 'ritual and music', which is a system for people to take the initiative to abide by, but Xun Sheng's etiquette is. He used order and rules to restrain the king and the people, so he cultivated two legal masters, Han Feizi and Li Si.

Everyone was attracted by Fang Yun's novel argument, and was shocked by the clues hidden behind the Three Saints. After careful consideration, they discovered that the human race was heading towards despair step by step, from benevolence to righteousness, from righteousness to etiquette, and finally from etiquette. When it comes to law, there is almost a dark history hidden behind it.

Many people were shocked and speechless. How much despair and struggle did the human race go through to give birth to this tree vine that is rooted in darkness and has lasted for thousands of years.

Fang Yun said slowly: "When you look at history with an impartial eye, you will find that it was not Confucianism that chose the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, it was not Confucianism that chose Emperor Qin and Han Dynasty, but the monarchs, ministers and people of that era chose Confucianism. It was history that chose Confucianism. . It may not be that Confucianism is perfect, but it may just be that no religion can surpass Confucianism, and no religion can better represent the needs of all people at that time. "

Most people just think deeply, but the higher the literary rank, the more horrified they are. Fang Yun's words are really shocking. If they were said in Shengyuan Continent, they would be enough to shock hundreds of schools of thought, whether it is Confucianism or others. Each family will criticize each other verbally and writingly.

However, these people also believe that after the initial heated debate, once things calm down, everyone will find that what Fang Yun said is true.

"If one day, the human race creates a more powerful and perfect holy way, then even if Confucianism has many shortcomings, we should still know that during the ignorant period of the human race, Confucianism was like a bean light, amidst the siege of demons and barbarians. It sways, flickers between light and darkness, but keeps leading the human race forward until the heaven and earth reopen, the clear and the dark are separated again, and the sun shines on the world."

For some reason, everyone from the common people to the great Confucians felt an unprecedented impact and shock from these words, which even made them feel more excited than Fang Yun's clues about reshaping benevolence, justice, etiquette and law.

Fang Yun smiled slightly and said: "Returning to our previous topic, why does Confucianism suppress our nature to some extent? Why do we stop you when you are angry, and we want to make you quiet when you are afraid? Because we are human beings, we You must try to control yourself as much as possible. The tyrants, butchers, murderers, lunatics, etc. of the past generations were unable to control themselves when they did evil, which led to disasters. "

Fang Xingyan murmured to himself and said: "I understand what you mean. I will apologize to the person who persuaded me. I really should not lose control of myself. However, I am not the saint who controls the human race. When I think that I am about to When I die, thinking that I am actually mourning myself, I really can't read as calmly as you do. Fang Xusheng, you tell the truth, you swear by your literary courage, you are really as calm as the ancient well, and you really hold the peace. Are you studying and practicing with the same attitude as usual?”

Everyone was stunned, with different expressions, but no one said anything.

Because they also wanted to know the answer, everyone wanted to know.

Fang Yun smiled, straightened his body, turned around and left, and continued to be his inspector.

Everyone thought Fang Yun would not answer, but they heard his voice.

"How could I be the same as usual? How could my heart calm down? My blood is surging, my literary courage is reciting loudly, and my literary palace is roaring, because I tell myself all the time that I want to clear the obstacles on the road for the human race, I want to lead the human race to the Ice Emperor Palace, I want to do my best to let more people survive, and I want to kill every monster of the Ice Clan who blocks me! You said that you were lamenting, angry, and complaining there, which was no different from us studying. Now studying can't let us solve the birth and death of the ancient land, and can't kill more monsters. Yes, you are right, there is no difference between us."

Fang Yun paused for half a breath and continued: "Only However, we know that reading is useless today and tomorrow, but in a year or ten years, it will definitely turn into our holy power and become the cornerstone of our literary position, so that we can kill more monsters and live in peace. We are not only reading, but we are also pinning our hopes, because we believe that one day, maybe a hundred years later, or even a thousand years later, the descendants of the survivors among us will remember this road to the Ice Emperor Palace and us who are reading. At that time, someone will say that this stable human race is what you wish for! "

Fang Xingyan looked at Fang Yun's back and his eyes were red.

Then, Fang Yun suddenly laughed happily, walking while laughing, and said while laughing: "These days when I was reading, I was actually very excited, because I was carrying the hopes of all the human races in the Ten Cold Ancient Land. If I can do it, what will happen? Don't worry, I may not be able to lead each of you out of the Ice Emperor Palace, but this saint will carry every hope on his shoulders! "

Two lines of hot tears slid down Fang Xingyan's face, blurring his vision and the blue-shirted man between heaven and earth.

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