Ancestor Bless: I built a thousand-year-old family

Chapter 71 Confucius
Qu country, after repeated blows by Qi country, Qu country is already a small country less than two hundred miles away. Although the title has not been reduced to king, it is already a vassal of a big country.

Kong Qiu is a famous person in the Qu Kingdom, he once studied in the Luo Kingdom Academy, and his understanding of "Luo Yu" is second to none.

"Luohou, King Su established the system of rites and music in the world, so Bangzhou flourished for 500 years.

Until now, only Luo Kingdom still abides by rituals and music, which is the reason why Luo Kingdom has always been prosperous.

But why don't you re-establish ritual and music in Tianxia?Yau didn't understand!
As long as everyone in the world observes etiquette, the monarch practices benevolence, and the courtiers practice loyalty, won't the world be stable? "

This is Kong Qiu’s question to Luo Ci. He was very puzzled, he didn’t understand, he realized the principle of "benevolence" from the ancient books, but he found that even Luo State did not implement it.

So he wanted to leave the country of Luo, looking for a monarch who was willing to accept his theory.

"Zhong Ni, you are a man of great sages, the kingly way of "Luo Yu" will prosper because of you, stay in the academy, explain your benevolent way, the Luo family will record it and pass it on for you.

It has been 2000 years since the Three Kings and Five Emperors, and there will be countless 2000 years in the future. Your theory is so magnificent and fits the way of human nature. This is a theory that will flourish sooner or later. Why do you have to flourish it now? ? "

This is Luo Ci's evaluation of him, a person with lofty moral character, a person full of wisdom, and an untimely person.

The kingly way is useful knowledge, and benevolence and justice are principles that should be advocated.

But it is not useful knowledge now, so Luo Ci hoped that Confucius could give lectures and write well, and find inheritors, but don't try to become an official, because it is doomed to fail.

But Luo Ci himself is a member of the Luo family. He knows that even if thousands of years pass, Su Wang will always pay attention to the family, so the Luo family has always planned for a hundred years, and even prepared for a thousand years later.

This is Rockwell's confidence.

But even if Confucius had superb wisdom, he was just a mortal, so why talk about thousands of years later?
So Confucius left the academy and returned to the country of Qu.

At that time, Luo Yan was still in the state of Jin, and when he came back, he asked with some regret: "Father, Zhong Ni is a sage born every 500 years, why didn't you leave him in the state of Luo?

Perhaps after Bang Zhou, Zhong Ni's theory will be promulgated to the world. "

Starting from Luoxiu, the descendants of the Duke of Luo are all academic monarchs, so they can see the preciousness of Confucius' theory.

He is not just a simple revival of ancient Zhou rituals, his thoughts contain the essence of Tianxia, ​​which is not found in all current thoughts.

Luo Ci and Luo Yan are also planning to refer Su Wang's theory to Confucius, hoping that he can use his own thinking to write more exciting theories.

Unexpectedly, Kong Qiu actually left Luo directly.

Luo Ci smiled and said: "Since Zhong Ni is a sage born every 500 years, is there anyone who can control his thoughts?
He is a man of great sages, no matter in good times or bad times, they provide nourishment for his wisdom, just wait, he will definitely come back, Luo Kingdom is the paradise of kingship. "

Qu Jun also likes the kingly way described in Luo language, because he has been bullied by his courtiers.

He heard that Confucius had studied in Luo Guoxue Palace, so he invited him to ask about politics, asking how to revitalize the country and the authority of the monarch?

This is exactly what Confucius studied, and said with a smile: "My lord, it's very simple, as long as you practice the way of Su Wang.

King Su is the greatest person in the past 3000 years. His greatness lies not in conquering the chaos, but in formulating rituals and music.

This is a system that is enough to make the world peaceful.

Isn't it the most absurd thing that future generations will not abide by it, but will continue to destroy it?

The four biggest declines of the Zhou royal family were during the periods of King Li, King Huang, King You, and King Xi. Could it be that these declines were really due to God not caring for them?

No, it was a man-made disaster caused by their wanton destruction of the patriarchal system of rites and music.

The prosperity of the royal family is accompanied by the reconstruction of the order of rites and music. The wheels can only run on a flat road, which is the importance of seeking the road.

Whether it is Luo Wengong or Luo Xuangong, they have strengthened the authority of Zhou Tianzi and let the princes do their own thing.

Qi Huangong and Guan Zhong also re-established the patriarchal system by respecting the king and fighting against the barbarians, so that the world can be stabilized. "

Su Wang's way is profound and ethereal, and the Luo Kingdom has never fully made Su Wang's way public until Luo Minggong wrote the book "Luo Yu".

Luoxiu summed up the gains and losses of Zhou politics in the past 400 years, and also expounded on Su Wang's "Wang Dao" in a large space. In "Wang Dao" and "Luo Yu", there is a world of Datong where everyone lives and works in peace and contentment.

This made Confucius firmly believe that only by re-establishing the ritual and music system can the current chaotic hearts be put in order.

If he knew that Duke Luo Ming, whom he admired, not only wrote the kingly "Luoyu" but also the domineering "Zhuzhu", he would feel the same pity as Li Er, who knew the existence of King Su, and would be shocked.

The king of Quguo admired Kong Qiu's kingship very much, maybe he used these to anesthetize himself, so he appointed Kongqiu as the prime minister of Quguo.

After becoming Prime Minister, Confucius began to practice his own way of kingship. It has to be said that for a small country, the way of kingship is effective.

However, the most powerful person in Qu Country is not the monarch, but Doctor Cao. Half of the land in Qu Country is less than two hundred miles away, half of which is owned by Doctor Cao, which shows its power.

Kong Qiu served as Prime Minister for July, and fought with Cao Dafu five times until Cao Dafu said he would invite him to his home, and then Cao Dafu deliberately used various ritual vessels, musical instruments, and tripods that only princes could use.

He wanted to see how Confucius, who practiced the kingly way and advocated the father and son of monarchs and ministers, did it?

Naturally, Confucius couldn't tolerate it, and loudly reprimanded this kind of arrogance at Doctor Cao's banquet, "A mere doctor, arrogance violates the rules of etiquette, and your wolfish ambitions are known to passers-by in Quguo.

I will record your name in the history books, and together with the Rong, Di and barbarians, you will accept the curse of all ages. "

The Confucius family indeed has a tradition of recording history, and a great sage like him is destined to speak up. By then, Dr. Cao will really be infamous for thousands of years.

His friend was worried that Dr. Cao would be unfavorable to him, and hoped that he would admit his mistake to Dr. Cao, and he said angrily: "Duke Luo Wen once praised Xiong Dun as a hero of Zhuxia, and he should be rewarded by the Marquis.

But Xiong Dun usurped the title of king and trampled on the etiquette system. Duke Luo Wen never said that Xiong Dun would be crowned.

During the reign of Duke Xuan, the state of Chu usurped the title of king, the royal family married the state of Chu, and the state of Chu expressed its submission, so it did not become king among the Xias. Could it be that the state of Chu could abide by the truth, but the state of Qu did not understand it?
Duke Huan of Qi united nine princes, governed the world, whipped the princes, and ordered the Xias. What kind of power is this?

Have you ever overstepped?
Fang Bo still didn't dare to overstep, it's really ridiculous to be a mere doctor.

Ritual and music are the foundation of Bangzhou. If even this matter can be tolerated, is there anything that cannot be tolerated? "

Kong Qiu resigned from the position of Qu Guoguo, he began to study among other countries, and began to recruit some talented disciples.

He lived in a very difficult situation. The monarchs of all countries respected his knowledge, but they were unwilling to use him. He sighed in the wilderness and said: "The world has been ruled for a long time. After the Luo Kingdom does not go to Zhou, Zhou Ri will collapse. up.

After the death of Duke Huan of Qi, the states were in chaos.

If Su Wang no longer shines on Bang Zhou, the destiny will fall.

I am an old citizen of the Shang Dynasty, why do I feel sad about it?

Probably because he is loyal to the royal way, rituals and music, and forgets the rest. "

His eyes are still bright, and his shabby clothes cannot hide his straight spine. He is a sage with strong spirit, and the wind and rain are the tempering given to him by God.

He was sitting in the car, walking through the fields, and then heard the voice from Luo Kingdom, it was vigorous vitality.

His disciples were carrying weapons and chariots, and a long dagger was planted beside him. Judging from his 1.9-meter height, he was majestic and powerful, so this must not be a decoration.

His disciples brought him books, and he tidied up his crown and robes, always doing himself meticulously, but not demanding others.

"Grand Boyang is really a great sage! After "Luoyu", I have never read such a truth that goes straight to the world."

Looking at the few words that came out, Kong Qiu knew that he was going back to the Luo Guoxue Palace, where he wanted to perfect his way and preach his own theories.

"Teacher, the classics written by Duke Boyang seem to be different from what you said. This is not the way of kingship."

Confucius said with a smile: "You are wrong, this is also the way of kingship, the way of a sage king who is selfless and desireless, this is the realm that can only be achieved by a Su king.

Lord Boyang put too much emphasis on governing by doing nothing, using the way of heaven to control the way of humanity, but since ancient times, who else can do it except King Su?
This is somewhat different from the concept conveyed in "Luoyu", so I had to go to the academy and ask Duke Boyang face to face. "

After a while, he said again: "Duke Boyang is a sage, you should not interpret his articles at will.

Many of these incomplete viewpoints are different from our way, especially the theory of sages.

The reason why a sage is a sage is not because of the existence of unworthy people, but because the character of a sage has reached a certain level.

Benevolence, faith, wisdom, etiquette, these are what people should pursue, if they can achieve it, they are sages. "

Even when it comes to the understanding of sages, the two are very different. Li Er said relative, and Confucius said absolute. Who in the world does not have his own ideas?

When these people gather together, they will definitely collide violently like the tip of a needle against a grain of wheat. This is the purpose of Rockwell.

So Kong Qiu and his party began to turn to the Luo Kingdom. Kong Qiu believed in the six arts of a gentleman. His driving skills and shooting skills were very strong, and he was born tall and powerful.

With their fighting power, ordinary thieves are no match at all, so traveling around the countries these years, as long as they don't meet the regular troops of the countries, they are very safe.

Then on the way, Kong Qiu met Prince Qingji who had escaped from the state of Wu.

Qingji drives a luxurious car and wears exquisite costumes, but he is very downcast. He looks like an aristocrat who escaped from the kingdom.

There have been too many nobles fleeing in recent years, and some courtiers were even driven out of the country by the doctor.

Qingji reported his identity to Confucius, and when he heard what had happened to him, Kongqiu sighed: "A subject kills the king, in the time of King Su, would anyone do this?

Xiaozong replaces Dazong, is this behavior that can be tolerated?
Lord Luoxuan knew this truth, so he upheld the righteous way and attacked Quwo in Jin State, but now no one does it.

When the crown prince arrives in the country of Luo, he can gather righteous men who are willing to follow you. Killing the king and seizing the throne will not last long. Presumably, there are many people in the country of Wu looking forward to your return. "

Kong Qiu's eloquence was extraordinary, and his speech was well-founded, which made Qing Ji, who was already advocating loyalty, feel good about him.

When the two arrived in Zhaocheng, they went to see Luo Yan hand in hand.

Prince Qingji once visited Luo Ci with his father, so he was familiar with Luo Yan. If he wanted to return to the country to take the throne, he had to get Luo Yan's support, at least to allow him to recruit soldiers in the Luo country. Prepare chariots and armor.

Kong Qiu received great courtesy from the Luo family in the school back then. After all, he alone had achieved more than Luo’s achievements in a century. Before Li Er, Kong Qiu was the closest to a sage that Luo Yan had ever seen. people.

So it is very simple for Kong Qiu to meet Luo Yan. He mainly seeks Luo Yan to meet Li Er.

Although Li Er is currently offering wine in the academy, his main energy is still on writing books and speaking.

He had finished reading the classics written by King Su before, and now he began to read the actual ruling experience of the Luohous in the Luo family's storage room.

So most people can't see him, Kong Qiu wants to see Li Er through Luo Yan, and he can't wait to communicate with Li Er.

Qingji's matter was very simple, and Luo Yan quickly agreed to his request. As an important ally of Luo State to check and balance Chu State, Wu State could not go wrong.

Seeing that Kong Qiu returned to Luo Kingdom, Luo Yan was full of surprises, and laughed loudly: "Mr. Zhongni, what father said is right, you really came back. This is the luck of Luo Kingdom and the world.
Let’s stay in Luo Kingdom in the future. It’s wrong not to let a sage like you have a house to live in, delicious meals, and servants to serve. If you don’t follow your reasoning, and don’t record your words and deeds, you can’t educate the world .

Luo Guo is willing to do this. "

Confucius saluted and said, "Qiu has never made any contribution to Luo, how could he receive such great favor?
So stay in the country of Luo, and record what you have seen, heard, and thought over the years, maybe you can pay back a little bit. "

Luo Yan was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "Mr. Zhongni, you are here for Lord Boyang. He is in the storage room. You two are both sages. This meeting is a great event in the world."

……

The Master said: "The destiny is manifest, and the Way of King Su, who can match it?"

The world is public, and the way of the public is clear, and it is done after seeking.

Doesn't matter!

My way is consistent, if the way is not good, if you float in the sea by boat, whoever follows me, what is the reason?

—— "The Analects of Confucius Su Wang"

(End of this chapter)