Three Kingdoms

People's concepts always change with time, but one thing is the same, there must be a process of self-awareness and self-absorption.

It's like a political power.

The Western Han Dynasty was established not long ago. Since the Pre-Qin Dynasty did not last long at all, it can be said that from the Warring States Period to the early Western Han Dynasty, China basically spent time in war. Therefore, whether it is the upper ruling class or the lower class people, they all need a person. A stable social environment was needed to develop and restore production and life. Therefore, the previous emperors in the early Han Dynasty basically adopted the techniques of Huang and Lao, cultivating one's health and nature, and governing by doing nothing.

Well, the above is basically the initial impression that Fei Qian had in his mind.

But what about the actual situation?

Just like the art of slaying dragons is never taught lightly, many things are not written directly in black and white in books.

There was actually another very important reason why Huang Lao Shu was adopted in the early Han Dynasty. As the emperor, Liu Bang's power at that time only covered the Guanzhong area. He could not control the areas further away, so he could only be generous and let each place do it on their own. Huang Lao".

However, Liu Bang was not a generous person, he was just a gangster.

Otherwise, after he saw that society was a little more stable, Liu Bang started killing heroes just for fun? Although history states that it was Empress Lu who did it, in fact, without Liu Bang's instruction, would Empress Lu really have the energy to do it? It's just like……

Forget it, it will be a 404 if you say so.

From ancient times to the present, it has always been like this.

The Qin Dynasty implemented the system of prefectures and counties, and the whole country rebelled. Eight years later, the early Han Dynasty implemented the system of prefectures and counties, and the world was no longer able to rebel. However, at the same time, the system of prefectures and counties in the Han Dynasty was not as strict as that of the Qin Dynasty. In other words, it is a system of mutual compromise. The central government retains certain authority, but local governments also have very large rights.

The central and local governments, the imperial power and the prime minister's power, have always competed and compromised with each other. If the adjustment is good, there will be no need to say anything. If the adjustment is not good, even in the era of convenient and smooth transportation and information in later generations, there will still be chaos.

Within Confucianism, it is actually the same.

Wherever there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and where there are rivers and lakes, there are interests. Where there are interests, there are bound to be disputes. Confucian disciples are also human beings. Although these Confucian disciples talk about pursuing saints every day, in fact, they are not like ordinary people behind the curtain. No different.

Sima Hui is also a human being. Even though he has a great reputation, he cannot transcend the category of human beings. Therefore, when Sima Hui came to visit, Fei Qian felt that Sima Hui was eyeing Shoushan Academy.

The cross-dressing boss invited Fei Qian again this time. He was more respectful and well-behaved. He didn't show any irritation at all. His strict etiquette was in place, just like a good baby. It can be seen that it determines whether a naughty child can be naughty or not. The most important thing is whether there are any immediate relevant interests.

Naughty kid, no, the cross-dressing boss is obedient now, sitting quietly on one side, personally cooking tea soup for Sima Hui and Fei Qian. Although Fei Qian may not be able to drink it, but seeing such a scene, I don’t know Why do I feel a little secretly happy in my heart?

If you really put on women's clothes...

Ahem, ahem.

"Okay, I wonder how the Five Classics will be arranged in Ziyuan Academy?" Mr. Shui Jing, Sima Hui, said this time almost clearly. I don't know if he felt unwilling to go around the bush with Fei Qian, or if he felt it was unnecessary.

Fei Qian's racing thoughts returned to the topic.

What are the Five Classics?

If it were in later generations, there might still be a lot of people staring at each other and trying to get away with it, but in the Han Dynasty, if a nobleman didn't know what the Five Classics were, he really should draw his sword and kill himself.

"In the Shoushan Academy, the Five Classics are of all sizes." Fei Qian smiled, he had somewhat guessed what Sima Hui meant.

"Okay..." Sima Hui said half-way through his usual habit, but frowned and said, "Even if there is no big or small, there should always be a sequence."

"There is no order of precedence." Fei Qian told the truth.

Sima Hui's face suddenly tightened, then he relaxed helplessly, and said slowly: "The Five Classics are of great importance, how can there be no order?"

Fei Qian shook his head and said: "There is a priority when you hear the Tao. What about the scriptures? Why should there be a priority?"

"There is a sequence of hearing the Tao?" Sima Hui murmured and repeated, "There is a sequence of hearing the Tao, but there is no sequence of the scriptures? This... um..."

Fei Qian looked at Sima Hui with some confusion. Isn't this a very common thing to say? Oh, by the way, I don't know where the person who said this sentence is in history...

Sima Hui emphasized the Five Classics. In fact, this is a big difference between modern texts and ancient texts.

Jinwen Jing was oral orally written in the Han Dynasty and written in official script, which is called Jinwen. Those early scriptures, written in seal script of various sizes with flowers and birds, and earlier than the Han Dynasty, are the ancient scriptures. In modern and ancient times, the ranking of these five classics is very particular.

Chinese people are accustomed to ranking, three emperors and five emperors, nine days and eighteen hells, which has greatly affected future generations. Although there may not be so-called superstition, there are still various small circles, small rankings, and even actors in the entertainment industry have to perform rankings. One brother, two sisters, three fresh meats and so on...

Therefore, Sima Hui was quite serious when talking about the ranking of the Five Classics.

But Fei Qian felt it was completely unnecessary.

For Confucian disciples who admire Jinwen Classics, the Five Classics are as follows: Poems, Books, Rites, Yi, and Spring and Autumn Period.

For the Confucian disciples who emphasize ancient classics, the Five Classics are as follows: Yi, Shu, Shi, Rites, and Spring and Autumn.

Perhaps in the eyes of people who don't know much about it, what's the difference? It's like the suit of playing cards. The one on the far left is usually a heart or a spade. Aren't they all the same cards?

But in fact, among Confucian disciples, especially in the Han Dynasty, this ranking is very important, a matter of no small importance, and a matter of life and death.

Those who advocate Jinwen Jingxue believe that Confucius is the "King of Vegetarians", which of course does not mean that Confucius likes to be vegetarian (note in this chapter). So for Jinwen Jingxue, the Five Classics are the evidence for Confucius to expound the subtle meanings. Poems, books, and rituals are Su. Wang's political etiquette and enlightenment content are specific, while Yi and Chunqiu are the subtleties of Confucius' thought. The Book of Songs is placed first because the Book of Songs is the simplest, and the I Ching is at the back, because the I Ching is very mysterious and profound, while the Spring and Autumn Annals compiled by Confucius are at the end, which means that Confucius is more profound and mysterious than the ancient emperors. .

People who study ancient classics are used to arranging the time when the scriptures were written. The Book of Changes was written in the ancient times of Fuxi, so it is naturally the first. The book begins with the "Yao Dian", so secondly, the earliest Book of Songs is Shang Song. Later than Yao and Shun, ranked third, the Book of Rites mainly talks about the Zhou Gong period, so the fourth, Spring and Autumn Period is actually the history of Lu, revised by Confucius, ranked last.

Therefore, the Spring and Autumn Annals are also ranked last, but because they are arranged differently in the front, the meanings are completely different. The Jinwen Jingshu says that Confucius is the "Su King", while the Ancient Wenjing says that Confucius is the "Shu'er" who organized books. They are just scholars who do not write, but believe in and love the past.”

Because of this so-called "Five Classics" or "Inverted Five Classics" status, in the middle and late Western Han Dynasty, people almost beat out dogs' heads...

It can be seen that people really can't be idle. When fighting against the pre-Qin Dynasty, nothing happened. But after decades or hundreds of years of leisure, everything will become a problem.

Sima Hui didn't know the relationship between the things that were running around in Fei Qian's head, but he knew that Fei Qian must have generally understood the competition between modern and ancient texts, and had his own ideas and strategies, so he He cast his gaze over and said, "Since Ziyuan has a final conclusion on the Five Classics, I might as well give him some advice."

Fei Qian waved his hand, modesty is still required.

However, judging from the results, in fact, the modern text and the ancient text are competing, and the order of the Five Classics in later generations has already given the answer. After all, ancient texts are difficult to pronounce and obscure, and modern texts can be mixed with personal information. Who doesn’t like that? But the problem is that while mixing in private goods, he also mounted the Patriarch high, showing that he was following the Patriarch’s tradition and mixing in private goods...

If Confucius really had a spirit under the spring, the coffin board would definitely not be able to cover it.

Sima Hui smiled again and said that he let Fei Qian talk as he pleased. It was just a casual conversation. Why should he be restrained? Fei Qian then said: "The beauty of the scriptures is not in the front and back, but in its principles; the dignity of Confucius is not in its appearance but in its appearance." Tao."

This is vernacular, and it is correct wherever it is put, so Sima Hui did not answer the words, but just nodded and motioned for Fei Qian to continue.

"...Therefore, in the Shoushan Academy, regardless of the present or the past, only the teachings are discussed..." Fei Qian picked up the tea soup that Sima Yi brought over, looked at the turbid color inside, smelled it, um, let's forget it. I stopped drinking. I wonder if the cross-dressing man added any weird ingredients.

The cross-dresser lowered his head, revealing an elegant neck, and sat on his knees, motionless.

Mr. Shui Jing, Sima Hui, didn't notice Fei Qian's actions at all. He was now focusing all his attention on what Fei Qian had just said: "Master's way?"

"...Respecting teachers is the most important thing..." Fei Qian paused and said a little shamelessly, "...Scholars in ancient times must have teachers. Teachers, so they can teach and learn karma and resolve doubts..."

Mr. Shui Jing kept nodding and shaking his head in obvious agreement. Even the cross-dressing man on the side who was trying to pretend he didn't exist couldn't help but raise his head and stared at Fei Qian.

"...the sage is the teacher of impermanence. Confucius taught Tanzi, Chang Hong, Shixiang, and Laodan. Tanzi's disciples were not as wise as Confucius. Confucius said: If three people are walking together, there must be my teacher. Therefore, the disciple does not have to be inferior to the teacher. A teacher does not need to be more virtuous than his disciples, there is a priority in learning the Tao, and there is a specialization in the art, that's all..."

Sima Hui couldn't help but clapped his hands and praised: "Excellent! Disciples don't have to be inferior to their teachers, and teachers don't have to be better than their disciples! At first, saints and fools look like each other. How about being a saint and following a teacher? How about stupidity? A teacher should learn his way. There is no need to talk about succession and position! It is a great good thing!"

Fei Qian nodded and said: "All things are born, and all things can be used as teachers. Farmers are responsible for growing crops, engineers are using equipment, and military advisors are on the battlefield. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Why should we blame everyone? Therefore, knowledge is a matter of learning, and the Five Classics There is no distinction between superior and inferior books, only the order of attainment."

"Okay!" Sima Hui laughed.

Sima Huineng chatted with Pang Degong, so he certainly didn't stick to the book and then left with the number one Confucian disciple in the world. Moreover, in the Han Dynasty, no one would think that Confucian disciples were so great. In this era, even more Many people still feel that their family is more important.

At least Liu Bang pointed at the Confucian scholar and cursed, pulled off the Confucian scholar's hat and threw it on the ground to urinate. He was not necessarily resented to the bone by these Confucian scholars in the Han Dynasty. He still praised Liu Bang. If in later generations...

"Respect the teacher, respect the Tao, and apply what you have learned. These eight characters are the key to guarding the mountain academy, and it is also Cai Gong's lifelong thought..." Fei Qian conveniently pulled Cai Yong as a banner, "Today the academy is offering wine to Linghu. Uncle Kong has a gentle temperament, is pure and humble, and if he is a lecturer, he will have more than enough; if he is a defender, he will not be enough. Qianqian's current government affairs are complicated and he has no skills to divide himself, and the affairs of the academy cannot be abandoned. Mr. Shui Jing is famous all over the world, and he is knowledgeable. , so there is a merciless request..."

"...Please ask Mr. Shui Jing to be the advisor to the mountain guard. He will uphold the teachings and pass on the scriptures. I wonder what Mr. Shui Jing's intention is?" Fei Qian stood up and bowed his hands to Sima Hui. Consultant, this position existed as early as the Han Dynasty and is not exclusive to later generations.

When Sima Hui came to guard the mountain, he must have come to the academy. There is no doubt about this, otherwise he would not have stayed here specifically. But as the great men of later generations said, those who can be united can be united, and those who cannot be united should be attacked. On the whole, Sima Hui can still be a comrade for a period of time. After all, whether in Hanoi or Jingxiang, Sima Hui's reputation is relatively high. With his blessing to guard the mountain academy, he is naturally better than Linghu Shao, or Cai Yan is better.

In this way, Linghu Shao is mainly responsible for government affairs, while Sima Hui focuses on discussing Taoism. As for Cai Yan, her innate strength in "books" cannot be replaced by anyone, so the three of them are not There will be too much overlap, but they can complement and support each other.

Sima Hui naturally refused, but for those so-called words about old age and lack of talent and learning, Fei Qian listened quietly and smiled, and then went on to perform the drama of coming and going again. Finally, Sima Hui sighed and expressed reluctant acceptance. .

Fei Qian immediately said that he had chosen an auspicious day and announced this in public. Then the two sat down again and looked at each other. They suddenly felt some subtle changes. They were no longer as stiff as before, and they laughed in unison.

"Okay," Mr. Shui Jing said with a smile, stroking his beard, "I wonder what the general's plans are for the academy?"

"Calling someone Ziyuan is..." Fei Qian smiled and said that Sima Hui didn't need to be too polite. "When Mr. Cai was still alive, he talked a lot about applying what he learned. Now Mr. Shui Jing might as well start with this... It's just the right time. How about taking this as the question for the spring exam?"

"Putting what you have learned into practice?" Sima Hui thought for a moment, "I wonder if the general wants to implement shooting strategies or countermeasures?" There were two examination methods in the Han Dynasty: shooting strategies and countermeasures. The so-called She Ce is like the lottery test in later generations. The content focuses on the explanation and elucidation of the meaning of the scriptures. The doctor first writes the difficult questions in the Confucian classics to the Ce, seals them, and the students draw and answer them. The so-called countermeasures are to write articles based on the major political and theoretical issues raised by academic officials.

"Of course the countermeasure is appropriate. If the speech is good, a list can be published and rewarded." Fei Qian said with a smile, "In addition, the top ten best works, as well as Mr. Shui Jing's comments, can be compiled into a book and asked to be printed by craftsmen. Putting it in a bookstore as a gift to students can, on the one hand, promote the reputation of Shoushan, and on the other hand, it can also teach the teacher's way. I wonder what Mr. Shui Jing thinks?"

If you want someone to do something, you have to give them some sweeteners. Of course, people like Sima Hui don't think much of money, women, and so on. On the contrary, leaving a name in the world makes him more excited.

"This... is good..." Hearing this, Sima Hui and Fei Qian immediately laughed together, and said repeatedly, "General, it is very good to be thoughtful..."