Fantasy Three Kingdoms: Four knots in Taoyuan at the beginning

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Not to mention that Sima Qian showed his extensive knowledge and realistic spirit on some issues related to natural science in "Historical Records".

His "Book of Heavenly Officials" is the first extant work in China that systematically describes all-day star officials.

"Almanac" expressed his views on the calendar.

"Lüshu", "Hequ Shu", "Huozhi Biography" and so on have descriptions about music, water conservancy, and geographical knowledge.

Moreover, the precedent he created to record scientific and technological historical materials in history books has been followed by later generations.

His pioneering work cannot be forgotten.

Chen Yuan finally made a conclusion: "To sum up, although the relationship between heaven and man is very reasonable, it is not completely correct, because if this theory is implemented, there is no need for science and technology to progress. If science and technology do not progress, we will How can society progress and stay where it is?”

"Gentlemen, what do you think?"

Gu Yong, Xi Zhicai, Tian Feng, Jushou, and Liu Bei were directly stunned by Chen Yuan's words.

It's not that they are not smart and knowledgeable, but Chen Yuan's set of theories is unprecedented.

They are naturally a little confused.

But if you want to say that Chen Yuan is talking nonsense, that's not true, because it still makes sense.

Of course it makes sense. This set of theories is the theory that science and technology are primary productive forces.

Don't even look at who came up with it.

Xi Zhicai was the first to react. The reason was that Xi Zhicai was more similar to Guo Jia, a bit deviant, and did not have a deep sense of identity with Dong Zhongshu's sense of heaven and man.

"If there are omissions in the induction between heaven and man, how should we judge it?"

Yes, since you think there is a problem with the interaction between heaven and man, what theory should be used to replace it?

You must know that the relationship between heaven and man is one of the reasons for the imperial court to rule the world. Since you want to overthrow it, you must find a theory that can convince the world to replace it. Otherwise, how the imperial court will rule the world in the future will be chaotic.

Chen Yuan was naturally prepared.

Of course, it is definitely impossible for him to come up with any theory of capital or Marxism, which is obviously not realistic.

Chen Yuan smiled when he heard the words: "Of course we still have to use Dong Zi's ideas."

Everyone was stunned by Chen Yuan's coquettish operation.

Good guy, since you still use Dong Zhongshu's tricks, then you refute that the relationship between heaven and man is messed up?

It's boring to be idle.

Naturally, Chen Yuan wasn't just being idle.

Although Dong Zhongshu's set has some irrationality and even mistakes and omissions, it is indeed in line with the thinking of this era.

Chen Yuan didn't have the ability to create another one, nor did he think about creating another one.

He just wanted to add the idea of ​​advocating science and technology to this set of theories.

Don't despise science and technology as strange skills and ingenuity. As a result, many things invented by smart people are not only ignored, but also lost in the end. This is a pity, and it is not conducive to social progress.

"I am not opposed to Dong Zi's Three Theories of Heaven and Man. On the contrary, I think Dong Zi's Theory of Heaven and Man is a masterpiece, but the limitation of science and technology is one of the big fallacies. If it is corrected, it can be the theory of the court. The foundation is also."

"Science and technology are not just strange skills and obscenity, but the foundation of social progress. It is the supreme way for our Chinese people to conquer the world and nature, and it must be respected."

"For example, I improved the papermaking technique and invented the printing technique. With these two techniques, the vast number of poor people can be educated, and it can also increase the administrative efficiency of the court several times. Are these techniques still miraculous and ingenious? Shouldn't we make it a national priority?"

When everyone heard the words, they were no longer in the stunned state just now.

On the contrary, he was thoughtful.

They understand now that Chen Yuan is adding another theory on the basis of the three theories of heaven and man.

It is the theory that science and technology are primary productive forces.

At this time, everyone was also persuaded by Chen Yuan, but this matter was not so easy to do.

"Zichu, we all understand what you said and take it seriously. However, this matter is of great importance, and we should not act rashly. We need to plan slowly."

Chen Yuan couldn't help feeling relieved when he saw that everyone present agreed with his point of view.

"I know this naturally, and I didn't think it could be done overnight. Xiangyang Academy is our best foundation."

Yes, one of Chen Yuan's main goals in running Xiangyang Academy is to cultivate talents who agree with his theory.

It will become the base camp for launching an ideological revolution.

Chen Yuan deeply understands that a person's power is limited, and to achieve his goal, he must have a group of like-minded helpers.

Gu Yong and the others would be fine if they could identify with themselves, but it would be nonsense to expect them to have a deep scientific awareness.

The three views of these people have basically been established, and it is very difficult to correct them.

Chen Yuan also didn't have the time and interest to change their three views.

As long as these people agree not to make trouble, it is enough.

Those elites of the era who have not yet grown up are their own goals.

These people are still young and extremely malleable. As long as Chen Yuan can instill his thoughts in them, these people will definitely become his most effective assistants.

Chen Yuan didn't want to fight alone, that would not only be ineffective, but also exhausting.

Zhuge Liang's devotion deeply alerted him.

It's really after death.

What a pity that a peerless talent died in his 50s.

"By the way, Zichu, does your theory have a name?"

Chen Yuandao: "Of course."

"what name?"

"The study of things to gain knowledge, the unity of knowledge and action, is the theory of studying things."

"Gewu?"

"Yes, study things to gain knowledge, be sincere, cultivate one's morality, regulate one's family, govern the country and the world."

Chen Yuan quoted what was said in the chapter on Daxue in the Book of Rites.

"Gewu, Gewu, what a Gewu, Zichu already has the image of a master."

What guru?
I'm just borrowing some of the theories of Neo-Confucianism from Song and Ming Dynasties.

Although the Neo-Confucianism of the Song and Ming Dynasties is very harmful, some of it is still very reasonable, and it is inevitable to borrow and use it.

Of course, there are many explanations for Gewu, and Neo Confucianism and Xinxue differ greatly on this point.

Psychology believes that investigating things should be inward.Get rid of the injustice of the heart and return to the righteousness. Confucianism figures should look outwards, that is, the things and the truth.

However, Chen Yuan thought that the two could complement each other.

Cultivate the mind inwardly and investigate things outwardly.

If you understand the nature of all things clearly, you can understand the principles of heaven and reach the ultimate knowledge. Isn't this the way of science?

Of course, it is not enough to only study science, and it must be accompanied by spiritual practice, otherwise there will be extremely harmful people.

These people are psychologically twisted, anti-social, and anti-human, and humans are no different from other creatures in their eyes.

To put it simply, everything in the world is the same.

This is a very terrifying thought, and it does great harm.

Therefore, Chen Yuan's Theory of Gewu should be cultivated both internally and externally, both outwardly and inwardly.

(End of this chapter)