Chapter 4710 Confucianism in the world
Fang Jun's tone was a bit serious, and his warning was undisguised.
If you serve as an official honestly and work diligently in the academy, you will have everything that should be yours; but if you bring the messy atmosphere in the court to the academy, then be prepared to be kicked away this morning. .
Li Jingxuan was sweating coldly.
Li Jing then blamed Fang Jun: "You have always been such a domineering person. You belong to colleagues. Even if you can't be friends, you should leave some room for each other. Try to be tactful when talking and doing things. Don't think of everyone as a bad person, let alone glare." With big eyes waiting for the slightest mistake, he will rush forward and beat him to death with a stick. Fang Xuanling is as gentle as jade and a gentleman in the world. How did he teach you to be such a stick? "
The students and officials who were coming and going in the dining hall wanted to tuck their heads into their crotches. With Fang Jun's current status, how many people in the government and the public would dare to rebuke him face to face without leaving any room for such criticism?
They were all afraid that Fang Jun would go crazy and smash up the canteen, which would bring disaster to everyone...
Although Fang Jun now has the qualifications to get angry with anyone, he will not get angry with Li Jing, drink wine and eat food, and said calmly: "Everything will be ruined if it is not foreseen, and ugly words are said in advance, which can not only serve as a warning, but also Give it a beating so you won’t cry when you do it in the future, and don’t say you didn’t predict it.”
Li Jingxuan swallowed and said cautiously: "Don't worry, Lord Yue, I know that this Zhenguan Academy is your hard work, you have high hopes for it, and you know what should be done and what should not be done."
These words made him appear to be very cowardly, and he did not have the courage to be a "rising political star" at all. However, he really couldn't stand up when faced with a figure like Fang Jun who had made great achievements and could dominate the world with one hand.
It’s not that you can’t be hard, but you have to consider that the possibility of being broken is too high after you become hard. Unless you are so hard that others can’t break it, you won’t be able to be hard easily...
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After a meal of food and wine in the dining hall, Li Jing had to walk around the academy, while Li Jingxuan went back to deal with some affairs. Fang Jun strolled to Kong Yingda's office alone.
A two-story small building is nestled among the woods, with a stream flowing around it and a stone bridge leading to it. The environment is beautiful, the vegetation is quiet, and it feels like a paradise.
Kong Yingda was busy writing at his desk. When he saw Fang Jun entering, he put down his brush and stretched. He stood up and beckoned him to sit down on the mat in front of the window. He asked with a smile: "I heard that Li Jingxuan was beaten a lot just now." Don’t say you didn’t predict what you said. Are you really afraid that he will cause damage to the academy after saying these things?”
Fang Jun was not surprised that after the conversation in the dining hall, as soon as he turned around, he already knew that Kong Yingda was a great scholar in the world, but it would be a big mistake to really think that he was just a great scholar. This old Confucian scholar has unparalleled achievements in the world. He has already studied heaven and man, has a clear mind, and can do anything outstanding. It is not easy to gather a few eyes and ears in the academy.
He raised his hand to make tea, pour the tea, and then took a few sips of tea, and then said: "I don't dare to borrow his courage. It's just that although this guy has an unknown background, his journey has been too smooth. He is obviously proficient." I don’t want to be contaminated by people outside the officialdom who are good at understanding people’s hearts. There is a tendency to fight for power and gain, so I gave him a warning and told him to be an honest man and work diligently. If he can do it, I can give him whatever he wants. If he can't do it, then get out of here quickly. Don't let a piece of rotten meat spoil. A pot of soup.”
The academy has placed too many ideals and heavy expectations on him. There can be competition in this "ivory tower", but there cannot be the struggle for power and greed that exists in the officialdom.
Kong Yingda felt that he was making a fuss and asked curiously: "In your mind, what is the ultimate appearance of the academy?"
The ultimate look?
Fang Jun did not hesitate and said: "After graduation, students from the academy will fill all walks of life and become unparalleled professionals, supporting the backbone of the entire empire."
Kong Yingda pondered and said slowly: "But Confucianism is the mainstream. Although your theories are learned about heaven and man, they are ultimately biased and not the right way."
"But you also have to admit that Confucianism is not omnipotent."
Although there is no strange news about "ruling the world with half of the Analects", in fact, the whole court has been controlled by Confucian disciples. As an unshakable "political correctness", it seems that the entire country is undoubtedly governed by Confucianism. .
But can Confucianism forge Ge Jia?
Can you measure astronomy?
Can you build ships and cars?
Can you build a city?
Kong Yingda shook his head: "Of course I know what you want to say, and I acknowledge your point of view, but you must always remember the distinction between priority and do not try to replace it. With the development of Confucianism to this day, it has already become the mainstream of the entire world, and it is deeply rooted. Ruojintang. For example, the imperial examination you are tinkering with can include arithmetic and other subjects, but Confucianism must be the mainstay, otherwise it will be boycotted by the world in an instant. "
Ever since Dong Zhongshu dressed up Confucianism and married Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, emperors of all dynasties have seen the unparalleled power of Confucianism in stabilizing their rule. Therefore, those Taoists, Legalists, Military strategists, Yin-Yangists who once stood side by side with Confucianism... …All of them were swept into the dustbin of history and completely abandoned by the rulers.
Up to now, no one or any discipline can challenge the authority of Confucianism.
"That's why the younger generation asked you to sit here and teach the students the meaning of Confucian classics. Confucianism is the bone and hundreds of schools of thought are used. Although Confucianism has shortcomings of all kinds, it is irreplaceable for a person's self-cultivation and spiritual cultivation. Yes, a person must first have lofty ideals and firm ambitions to become a pillar of the country, and natural science can fill the gap of Confucianism and allow professional people to do professional things. The two complement each other and complement each other.”
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It seems that when "Confucianism" is mentioned in later generations, some people regard it as "dross" and identify it as "feudal remnants". In fact, Confucianism has many merits, at least before the birth of Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism and after it was completely different.
Loyalty, filial piety, benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trust are the original core ideas of Confucianism, which are in line with the inheritance of China a few years ago and are diametrically opposed to the externalized barbarian principle of "interests above all else".
Therefore, later generations always like to use Chinese values to measure and slander the barbarians' arrogance and dishonesty. In fact, there is no need to do so.
The food chains of humans and dogs are completely different. How can you ask a dog not to eat shit from a human perspective?
Kong Yingda nodded happily: "As long as you know what you are doing, don't think that the academy is cooking oil and flowers are blooming now, so you can arrogantly think that you have become a great master, and don't take the world's heroes seriously... The world is Confucianism, Confucianism is the world. If you want to challenge Confucianism, you are challenging the world, and you will not end well.”
When generations of great Confucians obeyed the opinions of the rulers and castrated Confucianism again and again, Confucianism that catered to the interests of the rulers was gradually born. While the rulers needed to use Confucianism to rule the people, Confucianism also relied on the power of the rulers to suppress All doctrines, those who follow them will prosper, and those who go against them will perish.
If you want to challenge the authority of Confucianism, you can only travel to Dong Zhongshu's time and kill him.
Today, Confucianism has long been established and cannot be shaken. As long as a mere Fang Jun tries to launch a charge, it is tantamount to hitting an egg against a stone...
But if Fang Jun really respects Confucianism and relies on Confucianism as he said, you are truly smart and can realize his ideals instead of being attacked by Confucian disciples all over the world.
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After coming out of Kong Yingda's place, Fang Jun walked leisurely.
The reason why Li Jingxuan was beaten and warned was not because he was unfounded.
How could someone of Yi Yu's generation be able to serve as the Prime Minister of the Empire in the future and leave a name in history? Fang Jun was impatient with the intrigues and wanted to purify the atmosphere of the academy and turn it into a veritable "ivory tower", so he naturally had to give Li Jingxuan a warning in advance.
"Sir."
A slightly childish call sounded. Fang Jun raised his eyes and saw a small boy standing on the side of the road, bowing and saluting.
A warm smile appeared on Fang Jun's face, and his voice was even more kind and friendly: "Huaiying, I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you doing?"
The young man is none other than Di Renjie, whose courtesy name is Huaiying.
Hearing Fang Jun's greetings, he felt moved and proud in his heart. He straightened up with a bright smile on his fat face: "Thank you sir for your concern. The students will eat well, sleep well, and learn better in the academy, and they will definitely live up to it." Mr. Cultivated, he will become the prime minister in the sun and become the mainstay of the country!”
"Well done, you are ambitious!"
Fang Jun expressed his praise. He is already sharp and confident at a young age. He is worthy of being a peerless figure who can compete with Emperor Zetian in the future.
Di Renjie's eyes were bright, and he came closer and asked: "The student plans to take the imperial examination in the autumn. I wonder what you think, sir?"
The boy of seventeen or eighteen years old looks gentle and innocent, but if anyone is fooled by his harmless appearance and thinks he is a "stupid and cute" boy, he will suffer a big loss.
Fang Jun thought for a while, nodded in support, but still reminded: "Although you should be famous as early as possible, you still have to be prepared to accept failure. Your various achievements are among the best in the academy, which gives you confidence, but you must also be prepared to accept failure." Knowing that there are mountains outside the mountains and people above them, in case of exams If you have unsatisfactory results and fail to become an official, you must accept failure calmly, sum up experience and lessons, and work harder. When you encounter setbacks, you become stronger and rise to the challenge. You must not deny yourself or become depressed when you are hit. Disgraced the academy.”
According to his prediction, Di Renjie has a high probability of being admitted to the imperial examination and becoming an official. This child is a genius, with basically perfect scores in arithmetic, physics, classics and meaning, etc. Kong Yingda loves him very much, and tutors him individually from time to time.
However, if things go too smoothly for young people, it may not be a good thing. Pride and arrogance can easily collapse if they encounter setbacks. Di Renjie patted his chest and reassured: "Sir, don't worry, students understand this and can accept failure calmly... If you are lucky enough to pass, can you please ask me one thing?"