The Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 2593 If Confucius is not angry, Confucius will not open the door

Kong Siyuan said: "During the fierce war between the two realms, Fang Yun, for Jingguo's own selfish interests, disrupted the holy way and suppressed other families, is he not guilty?"

"Then I would like to ask, is it the Zajia's holy way that is sealed first, or is Fang Yun's counterattack later? According to your reasoning, only the Zajia can punish Fang Yun and not allow Fang Yun to fight back? I see, the disaster of Confucianism, The root lies in the Zajia family! If the Zajia family had not taken action, Fang Yun would not have written that "Political Science", and Confucianism would not have suffered this unreasonable disaster! Therefore, the Confucianists should declare war on the Zajia family!"

"What you said makes no sense, Yingnian! The conflict between the Za family and Fang Yun did not harm the Kong family. It was only after Fang Yun established the Holy Path that my Kong family was affected."

Yun Luo excused himself and said, "Yes. In my opinion, the Confucian family should put pressure on Fang Yun and ask Fang Yun to merge politics into Confucianism, and include "Politics" into Confucian classics, so as to complete Confucianism!"

Everyone in the Kong family's eyes lit up, this was an excellent idea.

Seeing the excitement of everyone, Yun Luo struck a chord while the iron was hot: "Like all of you, I can already recite the classics about Confucius. Whether it is "Spring and Autumn", "The Analects of Confucius" or "Confucius" and other works, there are a lot of Confucius' political discussions. Content. Therefore, political affairs will always be a part of Confucianism. Any behavior that separates political ethics from Confucianism is a declaration of war on all Confucian disciples! If Confucianism does not have sacred doctrine, how can Confucianism govern the world?

A large number of Kong family members were dismayed.

Yun Luo struck a chord with Confucian scholars.

In the deep-rooted concept of the human race, all countries must rely on Confucian ideas to govern the world. If this is abolished, Confucianism will no longer be able to intervene in the political affairs of various countries, and countries will no longer need to use Confucian methods.

That means that countries are likely to abandon Confucianism!

"At the founding of the Qing Dynasty, the prime minister named Conglong once said that half of the Analects would govern the world, which attracted all parties to imitate him. So, where will Confucianism go if political principles are self-reliant? Will our Confucian holy way become a source of waterlessness? "

Many members of the Kong family looked horrified. Although Yun Luo's words were sensational and extreme, they made sense to a certain extent.

Unexpectedly, Kong Yingnian suddenly said: "I just asked Fang Xusheng this question."

"oh?"

Many people turned to look at Kong Yingnian. Unexpectedly, Kong Yingnian had already contacted Fang Yun about this matter.

Kong Yingnian smiled and said: "At first, Fang Yun only replied with one sentence."

"What did he say?" Yun Luo asked calmly.

"Why did Kong Sheng, who was so majestic and mighty, single-handedly rule the ten directions, not establish himself as a king?" Kong Yingnian repeated Fang Yun's words.

Everyone was stunned for a moment, then after thinking for a moment, they understood.

Before Kong Sheng was canonized, he was indeed obsessed with assisting the king in governing the world. If Kong Sheng was given a chance, it would indeed be possible for Kong Sheng to establish a country on his own and use his own ideas to govern the country.

However, after Confucius was canonized, the situation was very different. In the eyes of the saints, one country and one place were nothing more than mediocrity.

Kong Yingnian said: "According to my understanding, Fang Yun is saying that in the eyes of Kong Sheng, there is no political way. What he pursues is the supreme way above political way. A mere political way cannot be the source of Confucianism."

Yun Luo said: "Then why did Kong Sheng always mention political affairs?"

Kong Yingnian said: "I also asked Fang Xusheng, and Fang Xusheng said that if you read the Analects carefully, you will find that although Kong Sheng has practical talents and experience, in the Analects, he does not Don’t you think it’s strange to talk about some specific ways of being an official?”

Everyone immediately recalled the content of "The Analects" and found that it was exactly as Fang Yun said. There were many arguments by Confucius and Sheng in the "Analects", but they were basically summarized in a broad way and talked about in terms of etiquette, benevolence, righteousness, etc. At most, they praise some disciples for what they have done well, without going into details.

Kong Yingnian said: "I told Fang Xusheng that it is indeed the case. Fang Xusheng said that if you think that Confucianism is the way to be an official, you are looking down on Confucianism and insulting Confucianism. Part of Confucianism is indeed related to politics. , but that’s not political science! Political thought! Fang Xusheng said that the so-called political thought is political concepts and political opinions, not political knowledge. Political knowledge is the specific method, just like Mohist thought, but Mohist technology is not. It’s industrial technology.”

Everyone suddenly realized that Fang Lun was very lucky in the secret way.

Yun Luo said coldly: "Fang Yun's "Politics" has been published on the literature list, and scholars with higher literary degrees can read it directly. The beginning of this book denies Confucianism and believes that humans should abandon etiquette, benevolence, morality, and righteousness. kind!"

Kong Yingnian said: "No, no, no, Fang Xusheng said very clearly later that it is not that individuals should abandon etiquette, benevolence, virtue, righteousness and kindness, it is not that the human race should abandon it, and it is not even that monarchs and officials should abandon it, but that The country as a collective, or the means of governing the country, cannot be bound by etiquette, benevolence, morality, righteousness and kindness. In many ethnic groups from all walks of life, whenever there is a conflict between a kind group and a bandit group, it is the kind group that suffers the most. Therefore, politics as a subject should put the interests of the people and the country first when it comes to managing citizens and handling foreign relations. Measure by standards instead of following etiquette, benevolence, virtue, righteousness and goodness that are difficult to use as standards.”

"In addition, the opening paragraphs are just criticizing the eclectic school or some officials. They not only disregard propriety, benevolence, virtue, righteousness and kindness, but also disregard the interests of the nation and the human race. They are the ones who violate the Confucian holy way. Fang Xusheng also clearly stated later that "Politics" is guided by the political thoughts of Confucius, but on the basis of Confucius' thoughts, there are certain innovations. This is equivalent to saying that the political way originates from the Confucian holy way! You should understand what this means."

When the Kong family heard this, their expressions gradually became relaxed.

The human race's holy way must always be traced back to its roots.

At present, "Politics" will inevitably become a holy way classic of the political way and the foundation of all political knowledge.

Since the book clearly states that the political way originates from the Confucian holy way and is clearly guided by the political thoughts of Confucius, it means that countries still cannot abandon the Kong family and Confucius.

Although the "innovation" in the latter part has some Spring and Autumn style, in fact, many political contents have nothing to do with Confucius and Confucianism, but Confucianism does not care about this, but cares more about status!

As long as the status is there, unless the political scholars overthrow "Politics" in the future, the political will will never destroy the Confucianism.

Everyone then understood why the Confucianism was reduced but not on the verge of collapse like the Miscellaneous School.

Kong Yingnian smiled and said, "I know that this clan meeting was held in a hurry, and many people did not have time to read the whole book. I think it is better to wait until "Politics" is officially published tomorrow. After you study it, hold another clan meeting. How about it?"

Yun Luo suddenly felt bad. Political science is a new doctrine, and it is the beginning of the holy way. It is the most attractive, and the content is very solid. Once the Kong family reads the whole book, they will definitely recognize political science.

"Everyone, if we wait until "Politics" is published and sold everywhere tomorrow, it will be too late for me, the Confucian family, to take action!"

The main hall of the Kong Mansion fell into a brief silence, and everyone was still hesitating.

At this time, the sleeping head of the Kong family suddenly opened his eyes and spoke slowly.

"If Confucius is not angry, Confucius will not open the door."