Chapter 70 The sky is constantly changing, so is the Tao
Yang Bo didn’t know how to answer Zhang Juzheng’s question, or couldn’t answer His Majesty the Emperor’s seemingly ignorant question.
Children’s truth is the most hurtful, and sincerity is the greatest nirvana.
The ten-year-old host lamented that Yang Bo was a gentleman in the past, and also lamented the various villainous behaviors Yang Bo has done in order to safeguard the interests of the Jin Party.
Based on virtue, a gentleman and a villain talk to each other, but the gentleman is also Yang Bo, and the villain is also Yang Bo.
“Alas.” Yang Bo only sighed heavily. He could not answer this question.
If you say you are a villain, you are denying your past. If you say you are a gentleman, you are denying your present. No matter how you answer, it is self-contradictory.
The last journey of his life ended up like this, leaving Yang Bo a little at a loss.
Zhang Juzheng looked at Yang Bo and knew that Yang Bo was in a dilemma now. He was going to talk about what happened at the banquet in detail. Now the discussion about whether Yang Bo is a gentleman or a villain is It's just an example, it's Yang Bo's problem, not Yang Bo himself.
"The metaphysical is Tao, and the metaphysical is tool. Now let's discuss this issue metaphysically. How should I answer this question?" Zhang Juzheng said with a frown. In terms of knowledge, Zhang Juzheng has been the first for so many years. This is the first time such serious doubts have arisen.
Yang Bo thought for a while and said: "This is the reason why I refuse to agree to you. When it comes to knowledge, the master comes first. Your understanding of Tao is far above mine. Questions that you can't answer, I will answer even more." Unable to answer, going to the Wenhua Hall to give a banquet is just to lose face again. "
Teaching the little emperor how to read, Yang Bo could only keep talking vaguely. When your Majesty asks about the rules, he can only tell the facts. When your Majesty asks about the facts, he can only tell the rules. Wouldn't that make him a traitorous official who misrepresents a deer as a horse?
Zhang Juzheng is very lonely, both in learning and in state affairs. In learning, the only one who can sit down and discuss things with Zhang Juzheng now is Yang Bo.
“Let’s start from the discussion of knowing.” Zhang Juzheng sat up straight. He planned to discuss with Yang Bo. He had a vague answer in his heart, but he didn’t know how to describe it. The more he reasoned, the more he argued. Yue Ming.
Yang Bo could also tell him a few words. Those Confucian scholars in the Hanlin Academy were able to remove the unity of knowledge and action, leaving only conscience, which they understood as: As long as you have a conscience, everything will be fine.
This kind of metaphysical philosophy of mind is not in line with practice at all. Wang Yangming emphasized the importance of action more than once. If he knew that future generations would understand his philosophy of mind like this, he would have wished that he had not understood his philosophy of mind. Learn to push to a height that does not belong to it.
On May 24th, the moon is like a tooth rising out of Dongshan Mountain, stars are shining brilliantly in the sky, the spring breeze is blowing the branches and leaves of hackberry and willow trees with a little coolness, and the hanging ribbon is swinging in the Yanhui Pond, lifting up the sky. There were ripples, scattering the moon shadow in the water, and the sound of banhu and bangdi from the theater was carried into Wenchang Pavilion along the spring breeze.
Zhang Juzheng kept tapping his fingers on the table and said: "Sending a mayfly to the heaven and earth is a drop in the ocean. I mourn the brief moment of my life and envy the infinite Yangtze River. This is Su Shi's "Former Red Cliff Ode" "."
"We are like mayflies in the vast world, as small as a grain of corn in the sea. We lament that our life is only a short moment, and we envy the endless flow of the Yangtze River, which we have witnessed many times. The vicissitudes of life have witnessed many heroes.”
“Zhi, our understanding of the infinite principle of all things, in my opinion, has two aspects.”
"The first aspect is metaphysical. All things are isolated from each other, one-sided, static, and unchangeable. It seems that the infinite principle of all things should be like this from the beginning of its existence. For example, we are still using Qin's method to manage politics. , Use Confucianism to cultivate one's self."
Yang Bo thought again and again before speaking: "Dong Zhongshu once said that the origin of Tao comes from heaven, and if heaven does not change, Tao will not change, which is consistent with Bai Gui's idea. ”
This zhi is a noun, cognitive knowledge.
Zhang Juzheng is not talking nonsense. Qin law has been used to manage politics for a hundred generations, and Confucianism has been used to cultivate moral education in all generations. It seems that it has always been like this, but it has always been like this, right?
Zhang Juzheng continued: "Secondly, our understanding of the infinite principles of all things is physical and is an experience gained through practice. We find that all things are connected with each other and are in motion. It is changing with each passing day, and it seems that all things have infinite principles, just like the water of the Yangtze River. If the water has no permanent shape, the principles are not constant."
"All things are connected with each other. The moon in the water is the reflection of the moon in the heaven. The moon in the water is scattered by the ripples caused by the willow leaves, and the swing of the willow leaves is caused by the wind. The willow tree planted by the water was planted by me when I first entered Beijing."
"Infinite things. One thing and another is related to each other and affects each other."
Yang Bo looked at the scattered moon shadow in the wild goose pond, and it was already very different. He seemed to understand the infinite truth of all things. With new understanding.
Yang Bo thought for a long time before saying: "The sky is constantly changing, and the Tao is also constantly changing. One yin and one yang are called Tao. What follows is good, and what is achieved is nature. Don't hold on to one. It is a fixed image and cannot be given a name. "
Zhang Juzheng continued: "Metaphysically, the books of sages, the inscriptions on the heart, the virtues of benevolence, and all physics are in the process of understanding the infinite principles of all things. Nothing can stand against a strong shield."
"From a physical point of view, if you practice reality, see what you see, observe what you get, and observe what you get, it is a sharp spear that can trap everything."
"What is the difference between a shield that cannot be trapped and a spear that cannot be trapped? When a sharp spear pierces a strong shield, sparks will appear, and when practical practice collides with metaphysical knowledge, doubts will arise. When we resolve these doubts, our understanding of the principles of all things will become clearer. " Yang Bo heard this, his eyes flashed, and he said with considerable approval: "Bai Gui is a rare talent in the world. Hearing this, he suddenly became enlightened, like a enlightenment."
Zhang Juzheng continued to say : "People are like this, and so is the country. If people do not solve these doubts about cognition and practice, they will be in vain; if the country does not understand these doubts, it will perish. The Han Dynasty, the Qin Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty succeeded the Sui Dynasty, the Yuan Dynasty destroyed the Song Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty replaced the Yuan Dynasty. , is the great doubt caused by contradiction, the necessity of irreconcilability, and the great doubt caused by contradiction, the necessity of reconciliation."
"Contradiction exists among all things, the great doubt of contradiction. The place where all things make infinite progress.”
Because the sharp spear of experience obtained through down-to-earth practice has impacted the strong shield of inherent cognition, doubts will inevitably arise. Thinking about these doubts will lead to accurate answers. The answer is that you won’t be confused and at a loss.
Similarly, there are also various contradictions in Jiangshan Sheji. If the doubts caused by these contradictions cannot be eliminated, it will become inevitable for the Han Dynasty to Qin, the Tang Dynasty to succeed the Sui Dynasty, the Yuan Dynasty to destroy the Song Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty to replace the Yuan Dynasty. Similarly, this is also a way to resolve doubts. process.
Yang Bo hit his right palm hard with his left fist, and said excitedly: "The rationale lies in the rationality. Bai Gui's words are worth ten years of reading. That's it. It's true. "
"Is Yang Dazai a gentleman or a villain?" Zhang Juzheng asked the question.
Obviously, Yang Bo's strong cognitive shield and practical sharp conflict have conflicted. This is the source of Yang Bo's embarrassment in the court. Yang Bo can either transform upward and become a gentleman, or choose to downward. Become a villain completely.
"So, I plan to pass the law test in Beijing, return home as an official, and pack everything." Yang Bo answered this question. He chose to escape, unable to solve the doubts in his heart, so he simply did not solve it.
"Are you willing to do it, Dazai?" Zhang Juzheng asked with a frown. Yang Bo was evading and dodging. In this matter, Yang Bo chose to be a coward, which made Zhang Juzheng slightly disappointed.
Yang Bo smiled bitterly, shook his head slightly dejectedly and said, "I'm old, Bai Gui, I'm old."
The two of them were sitting in Wenchang Pavilion, listening to Watching the gurgling water and cuckoos singing in the moonlight, watching the palace lanterns in the theater go out, the voices of people gradually disappearing, and the night slowly getting darker, the two of them looked at each other in silence.
“Dazai, are you here for Ma Gui, Ma Jin and others?” Zhang Juzheng asked Yang Bo’s purpose.
"Exactly, I would like to ask Yuan Fu to show your support. Ma Gui and Ma Jin are brave and agile, good at using soldiers, and have many military exploits. They raided Bansheng, defended the capital, and guarded the border. They were temporary generals. It would be a pity to abandon him. Yuan Fu wanted to enrich the country and strengthen the army. This killing of military meritorious generals may hurt the hearts of the soldiers." Yang Bo admitted that he was a member of the Jin Party.
Zhang Juzheng shook his head and said: "I don't want to kill people. If I am the deputy general and deputy general of Xuanda, if I commit corruption, I can serve with merit, but I can't go back to serve in Xuanda."
Bing Respect and respect are systemic corruption. This kind of institutional corruption has caused extremely serious damage to the administration of officials. However, Zhang Juzheng has no good solution. These are all old diseases. If His Majesty is still young, Zhang Juzheng will still be He can take care of a thing or two, but His Majesty is still in his prime, so Zhang Juzheng cannot move.
Zhang Juzheng is in charge of the cabinet and serves as the minister of assistant and bi. He is responsible for life and death. He has great power. You not only want power, but also fame and reputation. What do you want to do?
"Dazai still needs to restrain Wang Chonggu and Zhang Siwei. If they cause trouble again, you can't blame my men for being ruthless." Zhang Juzheng said seriously.
When Yang Bo talked about this, he shook his head and said: "Yan Shifan is Yan Song's biological son. Even Yan Song can't restrain them. How can I, an old man who wants to become an official, restrain them?"
Hearing this, Zhang Juzheng could only shake his head. Said: "That's true."
Yang Bo leaned forward and said: "Bai Gui, how can you find a career if you are so interested in the country?"
"I know, I know. , you don’t care, but you can’t care less about your new law. Are you willing to let the people die and the government cease? I am not as knowledgeable as you, and I am not as noble as you, but I have thought of a way to make a living.”
"Oh? I'd like to hear the details." Zhang Juzheng looked at Yang Bo and frowned slightly.
"Haha, I knew you cared. It's useless for you to appease the Jin Party. If it was useful, you would have promised me to be my in-laws." Yang Bo leaned on the back of his chair and said with a smile: " The authorities are confused, but the onlookers are clear. Bai Gui is in the middle of the situation and doesn't notice anything wrong."
"In fact, Bai Gui's secret plan is far away and right in front of you."
"Although your Majesty is ten years old, he already has the image of a master. We are a great Ming Dynasty. Your Majesty is willing to protect Bai Gui. Bai Gui can be honored and honored. Some people will be humiliated! If that insidious person knows that your Majesty is assassinating the king and killing him. I have to be wise, I don’t know if I will regret it.”
Zhang Juzheng was slightly doubtful, and then smiled. It is indeed true. Your Majesty has great ambitions and is a great blessing to the country.
"There is something that requires Yang Dazai's cooperation." Since Zhang Juzheng let Ma Gui, Ma Jin and others go without excessive pursuit, there are naturally conditions.
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