Jingming

Chapter 238
Wang Shouren left the capital in the spring of the first year of Jiajing, and he was the first person to get the secret box.

But for more than two years, Wang Shouren did not use this secret box to suggest any opinions on state affairs to the emperor.Although Wang Shouren was not forgotten among the ruling and opposition parties, he was indeed very low-key during Ding You.

Now he suddenly sent several thick volumes of tome to the capital.

At the time when the first courtier who was enslaved by the court had just appeared in the Jiajing Dynasty, under the background that the emperor asked the Ministry of Rites from Zhang Fujing to discuss the Confucian ceremony.

These volumes are still about practicum and dialectics.

Now everyone who knows this wants to know what those scrolls were written about.

Who is Wang Shouren?
Other achievements are one thing, the key issue is that he is the current master of Xinxue.

Wenhua Palace was debating the scriptures. The emperor didn't go there at that time, and the few great Confucians who were invited to the capital by Neo Confucianism were really defeated.

In terms of learning, Wang Shouren is naturally even more regarded as a great Confucian in the world.

How does he view the practicology and dialectics that he claims to have enlightened by His Majesty?

Zhang Fu looked eagerly at the few volumes on the imperial case.

Zhu Houcong smiled and said: "There is only this set, Bo'an's manuscript. After I finish reading it first, I will order someone to copy a few sets first, and send you a set to Shandong."

Zhang Fujing nodded repeatedly.

He is going to Shandong and needs this.

"Since Wang Dutai has written it into a book, it will naturally benefit His Majesty's practice and dialectics. If it can be published in the Quartet, it will greatly benefit the new law!"

Although I don't know the content, since Wang Shouren was able to take up the post of governor of Jiangxi directly after Ding You's reinstatement, it is naturally impossible for him to be someone who opposes the new learning today.

Your Majesty's elaboration of the three principles of heaven, things, and people, especially the relationship between knowledge and action in practical studies, seems to have been inspired by Wang Shouren's liangzhi and the unity of knowledge and action.

After Zhang Fujing said this, he hoped to see the content as soon as possible, so he said: "Your Majesty, why don't you start your journey a few days later? You can debate in Beijing and China for a few more days, and within a few days, you should be able to transcribe another one." Is it right? I am studying on the way to Shandong!"

Zhu Houcong did not expect that these volumes of Wang Shouren's books came by such a coincidence.

During Ding You's period, he devoted himself to studying knowledge, and when he returned to office, he took it out, which can be regarded as a declaration of his return.

Although Wang Shouren didn't know these new ideas put forward by Zhu Houcong until he returned to his hometown Ding You, but he had no official business and had the most time and energy.

Staying in his hometown, he can concentrate on researching and thinking about these new things in the rest of the time, except for receiving one or two friends when they visit occasionally.

Hearing what Zhang Fujing said, Zhu Houcong picked up the next few volumes and said to Huang Jin: "Make arrangements first, and copy out the next four volumes. I will copy the next four volumes after I finish reading the first volume. Mao Gong, then you will be here first." Stay in the capital for five days, and then you should be able to leave with the scroll."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Zhang Fujing didn't want to leave the capital so soon, Wang Shouren's book provided him with a good opportunity.

In Beijing, first of all, I naturally have more time to visit other courtiers and friends.His shortcoming lies in his seniority, his official accumulation is very thin, and now it all depends on the opportunity given by the emperor.

Many people must be envious and jealous of him, and in the Zhengde dynasty, he is naturally a lucky minister.

For this reason, Zhang Fujing actually needs to know how to behave.

Secondly, these visits, including participating in debates at the most influential court center, are opportunities to showcase Zhang Fujing's knowledge and eloquence.

Many people are willing to ask about the details of the implementation of the new Guangdong law—it will be implemented throughout the country in the future, and the credit lies in these experiences.

Zhang Fujing didn't get close to the emperor much in the palace, although this is actually very important.

But he knew that the emperor admired him deeply, and the point of appreciating him was naturally not that he was good at making dragon farts, but that he was able to do things and be able to do things.

Now the emperor may be more concerned about what Wang Shouren wrote than he is, so don't delay His Majesty's reading.

This practical study was proposed by His Majesty!

Sure enough, as soon as Zhang Fujing left the imperial study, Zhu Houcong picked up the first volume and began to read.

Now that he entered the palace, Zhang Fujing naturally stopped by to Wenyuan Pavilion to pay a visit to the cabinet ministers.

Both Jiang Mian and Mao Ji went to other places, and Sun Jiao stayed in Huguang but was still a cabinet minister. The cabinet ministers in Wenyuan Pavilion are now the first assistant Yang Tinghe, the second assistant Shi Ping, and then Yang Tan and Xin Bujin The former minister of the Ministry of Industry, Li Wei, and the former censor of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, Zhang Lun.

In the original order of the court, it was impossible for people in positions like Li Nai and Zhang Lun to join the cabinet directly in one step.

But now the National Policy Conference is the real core. As long as they are among them, it doesn't make much difference whether they are in the six departments in the cabinet. That's why Li Wei and Zhang Lun have such opportunities.

In Wenyuan Pavilion, other people heard that Zhang Fujing could stay for a few more days. They first talked about some details of Guangdong's implementation of the new law, and then the topic returned to the current big debate on the Confucius ceremony.

"Wang Rumei brought up Taizong's example, and Maogong relayed Wang Xuanzhi's question, but it is not easy to refute it."

Yang Tinghe sighed.

Wang Hung asked Confucius if he were the king, how should His Majesty worship him as the Son of Heaven?

Wang Rumei said that Zhu Di thought that the ritual of offering sacrifices to Confucius three times was not enough to show respect, so he needed four.

Your ancestors could do it, but you can't?
Hearing Yang Tinghe's sigh, Zhang Fujing said with a smile: "Master Ge is too modest, it's just that it's not convenient for Mr. Ge to say this. But Fu Jing is famous for being vicious, so you might as well speak up."

Shi Ping and the others looked at Zhang Fujing, feeling that he was proud of his "fierce reputation".

Thinking of his means in Guangdong, everyone couldn't help but ask with a smile: "How to speak up?"

Zhang Fujing said coldly: "Taizong Jingnan, at that time the feudal lords were still holding heavy troops, how many people in the government and the opposition argued arbitrarily about the legal system of the great power? Who doesn't understand why Taizong worshiped four times? If someone insists on citing this example, Doesn't that also imply that His Majesty's succession to the throne is still unclear?"

Yang Tinghe looked at him fixedly.

That's right, Emperor Jiajing refused to do what Emperor Yongle did. If you want to subtly refute this question, this method is the simplest and rudest.

Zhu Houcong did not shy away from commenting on the right and wrong of his ancestors, which can be seen from his evaluation of Hongzhi Zhongxing at that time, and then the matter of welcoming Emperor Jing into the temple.

But if it is pointed out that Zhu Di worshiped Confucius four times in order to invite the hearts of scholars all over the world, does it mean that the current emperor can no longer care so much about what scholars all over the world think?

The purpose is to use Yan Shenggong's influence to more efficiently suppress those who block the new law, not to really abandon the world's scholars and not use it.

There is no one here who really disrespects Confucius.

In this matter, the main thing is to establish rules, new laws and newly learned rules.

"If you do this, I'm afraid it won't be convincing." Yang Tinghe said.

"Fu Jing is in Guangdong, and most of them are dissatisfied people." Zhang Fujing said indifferently, "However, in order to govern the country and secure the people, besides rituals, there is also law. Fu Jing has a deeper understanding of His Majesty's intention to set up a criminal division."

Is it possible to convince everyone?nonexistent.

He said with a smile after saying this: "Didn't your majesty say that? Conflicts are always there, and the main one should be resolved first."

Yang Tinghe said with emotion: "Mao Gong is proficient in practical affairs, and he really has a deeper understanding. The main contradiction today is indeed that there are still people who block the new law out of self-interest. Whether it is the discussion of the ceremony, or local officials using the name of the new law to harass and harm the people, It's just the outside, not the inside."

"Exactly. Otherwise, why does Your Majesty say that obstructing the new law is considered an accomplice to rebellion?" Zhang Fujing seemed to have drawn his sword quickly, "The new law is for the purpose of enriching the country, and it has always been said that the purpose of enriching the country is to increase revenue and reduce expenditure. Now, the new law is still added in many places." If you spend a lot of money, can you not talk about throttling? And how much the world spends on the rites of worshiping Confucius is clear. The master said: Rituals are better than extravagance. If the master knows in the spirit of heaven, China will be 2000 years later. The children and grandchildren need to spend so much money and spend so much manpower a year because of the sacrifice of respect, can they feel at ease?"

This is what Confucius said again.

No one here understands this sentence.

But the root of the debate lies in the fact that respecting Confucius today is out of political needs, and it is the emperor who wants to win the hearts of scholars all over the world in this way, so the standard of worshiping Confucius is getting higher and higher.

With the deepening of the debate, the argument will definitely go deep into this level, and those who oppose it will definitely emphasize that reducing the standards of sacrifices and lowering posthumous titles will make scholars all over the world think that the emperor does not respect Confucianism, is alienated from morality, has poor education, and the world is in chaos.

From the standpoint, they would not be willing to obey, even though the etiquette should be thrifty is what Confucius himself said.

Yang Tinghe pondered for a moment and said: "Right and wrong are in the hearts of the people, and history will surely leave today's events as they are. Mao Gong, I want to thank you. The new law has achieved great results in Guangdong. In the letters of Gouzi, the people of Guangdong have expressed their gratitude to His Majesty for loving the people." , understand our painstaking efforts. Please accept my worship for this Mao Gong's contribution."

"Ge Lao praised it absurdly. This is due to His Majesty's magnanimity, benevolence, love for the people, and heroic determination. The elders of Ge planned to praise the painting. Fu respect dare not accept it."

Zhang Fujing returned the salute.

The counselors are the core figures in the entire Ming Dynasty, and all the cabinet ministers in the counselors are highly experienced and have acquaintances all over the world.

Zhang Fujing was affirmed and respected by Yang Tinghe, and then he said with emotion: "Master respects the title of king, but it has never made my Confucianism more important. There are Tang Qiying Buddha bones, Huiqin claims to be a Taoist monarch, and Song Xiaozong even said that he uses Buddha to cultivate his mind." , nourish one's life with Taoism, rule the world with Confucianism, and the prestige of Buddhism and Taoism is growing day by day. Cheng Zhulu and other sages cited the ingenuity of Buddhism and Taoism, and each has the inheritance of Neo-Confucianism and mind. Now, although the master is respected as the king, who is not Confucianism and Buddhism in the world? Do the teachings of the three schools of Tao follow one or two?"

Yang Tinghe and others continued to listen to his opinion.

This points directly to the fact that honoring the title of Confucius does not actually make the status of scholars higher, but it makes the education of Confucian etiquette go further.

In the private sector, the common people do believe in one thing.What Taoist priests say, monks say, and Confucian etiquette regulations, most of them will follow for peace of mind or to avoid being too personal.

What is Zhang Fujing going to say now?
I saw him talking eloquently: "Fu respects Guangdong, and the person who understands the most is the hardship of the people. If the people can be hungry, have food, have clothes, live in a house, and not be afraid of disasters, then how difficult is it to educate? Sufficient food and clothing They know honor and disgrace, but they know etiquette. The gentry pretend to respect Confucius and seek personal gain, and talk about enlightenment but forget the people. This is the opposite."

"Fu Jing admires His Majesty's knowledge most for understanding the principles of things and investing in manpower. I heard that Shanxi and Shaanxi tried to grow potatoes, and now the provinces are clearing up water conservancy. They all understand the principles of things and invest in manpower. The field harvests more food. Monarchs and ministers devote themselves to the glorious road, so that the people have enough food and clothing, and the warehouses are solid. It can be called stealing Confucianism, bandit Confucianism."

"Fake the ladder of Confucianism to seek one's own glory, rob the world's wealth and forget the teachings of the sages, what is the difference from bandits? Re-establish the classics of Confucius, the original is clear! Is it possible to forget the ancestors after counting the classics? Your Majesty respects the master as the first teacher. Practicing learning to govern the country and the world can be said to be an unbroken mantle, bringing forth the new through the old! Since the third year of Jiajing, the righteous way of respecting Confucius is to study new learning, strictly implement the new law, be loyal to the emperor, and govern the country and the people. Those who have contributed to the country and the people will be able to It can be called respecting the teacher!"

The crowd was stunned.

What Zhang Fujing meant was to describe the emperor as the real successor of Confucius?
Is it possible to "legally" own Confucianism? In the future, it depends on whether it is loyal to the emperor and has meritorious service?
If all the people in the world study new knowledge, all the scholars in the world will be the emperor's disciples.Within Confucian etiquette, do you dare not respect your teacher?
Zhang Fujing had to say these words to them.

Wang Shouren's point of view has already come, and Wang Shouren will definitely have some great opinions.

It's not that Yang Ting and the others didn't think, but the position they were in and the constraints they had on their thinking in the past didn't allow them to talk nonsense.

But Zhang Fujing has no scruples, he has only been an official for three years.

He also has an indomitable momentum in Guangdong.

As for why it is said here rather than when refuting, because the talents here are fundamental.

Because the new knowledge was proposed by the emperor, and the new law was actually determined by the emperor to preside over it.

Therefore, now it is nothing more than the dying struggle of some old-fashioned and unwilling people.

In the future, it will be the world of new knowledge and new laws.There are five people in front of them, and none of them can erase the fact that these opinions come from him, Zhang Fujing.

Zhu Houcong didn't know that Zhang Fujing had just published such an opinion, and Zhang Fujing didn't know either. Zhu Houcong was in the imperial study at this time, looking at the first volume of "A Test of Practice and Dialectics", dumbfounded.

It can only be said that the Jiajing Dynasty was really full of fierce people.

Although the words are different, Wang Shouren's comprehension hits the nail on the head.

He himself pays attention to knowing and doing, and from doing to conscience.In his point of view, it has the meaning that practice determines cognition.

It's just that he overemphasizes the difference in each individual's cognition, so he over-exaggerates the role of "knowledge" and becomes somewhat subjective.

But after Zhu Houcong put forward the principle of things and interpreted knowledge as knowing physics through studying things, Wang Shouren said that this was wrong.

Knowledge should be both physical and human.

Practice has always been inseparable from the principles of all things and the principles of human relations.

There are many historical evidences, and there is no learning that will not change for a hundred generations, and there is no law that will not change forever.The reason is that although the principles of all things have never changed, this person has been changing from generation to generation.People are different from each other, from country to country, and the right time, place and people are all different.

Under such circumstances, how can it be said that both the knowledge of physics and the knowledge of human reason have an unbreakable plain text?

The difficulty of seeking the Tao is all due to this.

I don't know what he thinks, but during the more than two years in his hometown Ding You, he finally extracted a new sentence from the new sayings of ancient books, annals and emperors that he didn't know.

To seek knowledge is to do, and to do is to know.Knowing that there is truth and falsehood, doing it will make it clear.True knowledge sometimes changes, and it can be changed by practice.Only when you know what you do and when you do it, is it true knowledge for a while.

In Zhu Houcong's eyes, this is naturally the very familiar sentence.

Practice determines understanding, and understanding guides practice.There is no eternal understanding, and practice is the only criterion for testing truth.

Is Wang Shouren so enlightened?

(End of this chapter)