Arcane Linguist

Chapter 185 I want to impress people with virtue on the staff
"I entrusted the name of Confucius and his disciples to do this (carrying), you can take a look at it casually, and then tell me what you think." Roland said solemnly.

"The Analects of Confucius" is a collection of quotations compiled by Confucius' disciples and his disciples to record the words and deeds of Confucius and his disciples.

The book consists of 20 chapters and 492 chapters. It is mainly composed of quotations and supplemented by narrative. It concentrates on the political views, ethical thoughts, moral concepts, and educational principles of Confucius and the Confucian school. It is a book that has influenced the entire feudal society of China. A historical Confucian masterpiece.

Since the Han Dynasty abolished all schools of thought and only respected Confucianism, the rulers of all dynasties have chosen to use it as the basis of their ruling ideology.

Although since the new era, we believe that it contains many historical limitations, its own value is still irrefutable.

Of course, the premise is to look at Confucianism and Confucianism separately.

It is also necessary to separate Kong Laoer, the defender of the decadent system of feudal society, and the famous thinker and educator Mr. Kong Fuzi, who are erected high on the memorial tablet.

But "The Analects" is the origin of Confucianism, but it is not Confucianism itself.

"Confucianism", "Confucianism", and "Confucianism" are foolish and unclear. It doesn't matter, as long as you understand that dynasties and rulers throughout the ages have chosen to respect this religion, and it does have its own uniqueness.

When Lei heard this, he immediately looked up.

What he chose was to use spells to read quickly. After a while, he cast "Quick Read" and browsed the full text with spiritual power.

This kind of magic effect brings a lot of information, and because many of the things contained in it are very new in this world, even if you are already a high-level mage, your mental power is quite strong, and it took a while before you came back to your senses .

"How?" Roland asked again.

"It's an unbelievable masterpiece, so exquisite!" Lei opened his eyes, and the pupils of his eyes flashed with excitement.

With some reverence, he looked at Roland in disbelief, and said, "You came up with everything here, why did you name it on Confucius and his disciples?"

"Haha, isn't that different?" Roland quickly changed the subject, "Let's talk about your impressions."

"To be honest, I was so shocked that I didn't know what to say for a while.

If I have to make a brief summary, it is that this "Analects of Confucius" first of all greatly enriched your Seres language in literature, bringing many new words and idioms allusions. "

Roland nodded upon hearing this.

A great work like the Analects of Confucius brings a lot of idioms and allusions, and they are very classic.

For example, don’t be ashamed to ask others, win righteousness from benevolence, go to war, do your part, don’t conspire with each other when you have different ways, go too far and so on.

"However, it is obviously too small to underestimate this work by only talking about its achievements in literature. Its real value lies in its humanistic thoughts and insights into the political system.

The "benevolence", "propriety", "gentleman" and "little man" throughout the text are actually a kind of social convention, or norm.

This is obviously the social order advocated by the lawful camp. Compared with the reality of our Atalian, mages and secular nobles are gentlemen, merchants, commoners, and adventurers, and they are villains. The human race is foreign, barbarian..."

Well, mage Lei, you are very good and strong!

But let alone, Roland faintly felt the same way.

Many things in human society are common at some point.

It can transcend time, across countries and nations.

Especially in a country with a mage system like Arterine, Lei equated a mage with a gentleman at the first impression, and many things behind it were logical.

How should we deal with the relationship between the gentleman and the villain? In essence, it is the relationship between the monarch and his subjects, as well as the relationship between high and low classes.

This is a very common problem, but it has profound significance. If you understand this problem, you can govern the country.

"Deriving from such a work, it is not difficult to come up with a national religion that advocates the rule of morality, respecting the king and fighting against barbarians, and order between the top and bottom. Among countries, there are also monarchs and ministers, and gentlemen and villains.

Although it also includes whether a gentleman is born a gentleman, whether a villain has always been a villain, these speculations on social fairness and class circulation...

It is also susceptible to the limitations of the times and the influence of blood inheritance, causing a series of problems, but when the productivity develops to a certain stage, it is used to reduce internal friction and govern the people, and its role is obvious.

This is a governance idea suitable for feudal society, especially in feudal countries with agricultural technology as the core, where social morality and family ethics are very feasible.

This is prepared for the Reiner Kingdom, right? "

Leu almost immediately connected the work with the upcoming kingdom of Reiner.

It would not be a purposeless coincidence to launch it on the eve of such an event!

"It's really wonderful, I didn't expect you, Roland, to have such profound achievements in the political field!

You wrote such an "Analects of Confucius", it seems that you are really far-sighted and far-sighted.

It seems that this work is not suitable for "speed reading", can you let me take it back and read it carefully? "

Lei sincerely made his request.

"In fact, that's exactly what I mean. You can take it back and have a look. If there is anything that doesn't make sense, please let me know."

Now that Roland has become famous, he doesn't worry about this kind of thing being plagiarized or stolen.

Because there are many moving processes that can be traced, if it is someone else, there is no way to create these out of thin air without any basis.

Instead, what he is worried about now is that Wen Chaogong is not doing well, and some things that don't fit this different world are also brought over.

In addition, things related to other historical events and characters appear too abruptly.

"The Romance of Siris" also needs some patches there.

These works and achievements are closely related to each other.

Taken together, it can be regarded as a complete handling.

Of course, in the process of this exchange and discussion, he also deepened his understanding of these works through the feedback from the elites of Arterine.

As the saying goes, stones from other mountains can be used to attack jade.

The reader's understanding is sometimes more profound and comprehensive than the author's!

……

Lei took Roland's manuscript back with excitement, and really spent a few days reading it carefully.

The result is naturally that the more you read, the more pleasantly surprised you become, and the more you read, the more shocked you become.

Such a work begins with learning and explaining the principles of doing things first, starting from leading scholars into the door of morality, and advocating the shaping of ideal personality.

Reflecting on the methodology of seeking truth from within, the key point is to examine myself three times a day.

Lei agrees.

Whether they study work or do arcane research, mages also have this spirit.

As for the use of etiquette, harmony is precious, benevolence, loyalty, loyalty, filial piety, these moral requirements, he believes that they are the social norms that mages should follow.

Of course, he automatically cut off the relationship with the outside world here, and completely combined with the common people.

Masters talk about etiquette, and peace is the most important thing, but they are not inferior to ordinary people.

This is his understanding as a mage noble.

Then there is the second part of politics, which tells about the methods of governing the country and morality.

Leu has not done much research on this.

However, out of trust and admiration for Roland, as well as his own knowledge and wisdom, he still judged that this kind of thought of governing with virtue can greatly reduce social friction, which was the condition for the slow flow of information and logistics in the feudal era. One of the most effective management methods under the constraints.

Then there are rites and music, benevolence...

Roland deliberately deleted some chapters here, because this Analects is actually incomplete.

But most of the classic quotes, as well as things related to "The Romance of Seris" are still mentioned.

After reading the whole article, Lei felt that it was extremely perfect, and couldn't help but find Roland again, requesting that this thing be published as soon as possible and spread widely.

Roland said: "These are not arcane achievements, so I don't bother to care about them so much. They can be uploaded to the official website of the Joint Research Association, and everyone can just take a look."

He copied these articles purposefully, but he was more or less shameless.

Lei didn't know Roland's real thoughts, but he thought that people really didn't care much about the interests.

"It's really innate knowledge, the wisdom bestowed by God! Maybe it's just an ordinary thing for him, no, how can I just watch this kind of work sitting in the corner and no one cares about it! I have to Help him spread the word!"

Art Rhine values ​​arcane achievements.

Such things as ideological works naturally don't get too much attention.

However, mages are all intelligent groups, and they have a wide range of reading, so there are still some people who are interested in it.

As the editor of the "Rune" editorial department, he still has some connections in this regard.

At present, publicize and promote everywhere, and introduce others to read it.

As a result, those people were shocked when they saw it.

"Roland's writings are named after Confucius and his disciples' collections of language?"

"This can really be called a classic of governing the country!"

"He actually has such knowledge?"

Compared with those trainee mages who have not yet stepped out of the mage tower, or the mages who have just worked in the tower, those who have achieved fame and started to pay attention to the upper class and the governance of the country are obviously more interested in this kind of thing.

Even if it is not an arcane achievement.

At present, this work has caused some heated discussions in the circle of high-ranking mages.

"You didn't pay attention to the important point. This "Analects" focuses on the field of rule of virtue, reforming and imprisoning the Lena people ideologically, and perfectly achieving the intention of the Arcane Committee!

This is actually the homework given by Roland, the plan for this trip to the Kingdom of Reiner! "

"If the Kingdom of Leinar is governed strictly according to this "Analects of Confucius", fruitful results will surely be achieved!"

"Not necessarily. This set of things is still too advanced for the society of the Reiner Kingdom. Only war and turmoil are suitable for them."

"Isn't this just right? Anyway, our original purpose is to make the Kingdom of Leiner promoted to be enchanted, but not beyond our control.

Originally, I was worried about what to do if it was both necessary and necessary, but I didn't expect Roland to give a perfect solution.

As expected, he deserves to be the winner of the Morning Star Award and the nominee for the Star of Arcane Art. He is really amazing! "

"Whether this kind of thing is a good medicine or a poison for the Reiner Kingdom is unknown at first glance, and we will not know until it is implemented in the end.

But how do I feel that there are some inspirations for us at Rhine that can also be applied to ourselves?
Some of the suggestions here are justified. "

"I have decided, I will examine myself three times a day! This sentence will become my motto!"

"I want to engrave 'conquering people with virtue' on the staff, and always remind myself to be a modest gentleman! Don't be so irritable in the future..."

……

While everyone was discussing, Roland came to the upper level of the Art Rhine Mage Tower.

"Mr. Roland, the archmage is inside, please."

The staff of the committee led Roland to the front of the office, said a word, and then withdrew.

Orvisto was sitting behind a large desk dealing with official business, and at the same time there were several magic brushes floating around, writing something at a dizzying speed.

Seeing Roland come in, he got up and walked out, and sat down on the chair next to him.

"Teacher, what do you want from me?" Roland asked.

"I heard that you recently wrote a new book, "The Analects of Confucius". Is this prepared for the trip to the Kingdom of Lena?" Orvisto said.

It turns out that Roland's new book has caused a lot of discussion these days, and almost all of them are concentrated in the elite class of Alteraine.

This even attracted the attention of Roland's teacher, Archmage Orvisto.

If it was changed to the old one, where a bunch of middle and low-level mages were arguing and arguing on the magic net, he might not be able to intervene.

"It can be said in the same way, but it is more due to the natural advancement of "The Romance of Siris"." Roland said vaguely.

"Your knowledge and insights have surprised me." Orvisto said with emotion, "Geniuses are born with knowledge. How many people dream of this talent?"

Then he said: "But if you want to experiment with your own theory and establish your own foundation in the Kingdom of Leiner, you must never forget the original intention of the committee."

The original intention of the so-called committee, as discussed by some people, is to develop the Kingdom of Reiner, but also to prevent it from being controlled by Alteraine.

This is a very difficult task goal in the field of cultural victory.

He was worried that Roland, relying on his talent, underestimated this task, which made it difficult to end.

"I know, I will pay attention." Roland said quickly.

Orvisto nodded.

With Roland's performance so far, it is still reassuring.

After reminding him, he didn't say much, but told Roland: "The committee has decided to let you go to the Kingdom of Lena in the middle of next month, and formally succeed the former governor, Your Excellency Bolas, to take charge there!
It's not easy to travel between planes. When the time comes, you will be far away in a foreign country, so be careful in everything. "

While talking, the staff outside suddenly said at the door: "Your Excellency, the Speaker and Archmage Holmes are here."

Not long after the reminder, Antonia and Holmes walked in.

Ovisto said: "You two, what's the matter?"

Antonia smiled slightly and said, "We are here to find Roland this time."

Holmes said, "We were discussing your "The Analects of Confucius" just now. It is truly an astonishing masterpiece!"

　Note: In fact, persuading people with virtue comes from Zou Mengke's "Mencius Gongsun Chou" in the Warring States Period: "Those who subdue others with virtue will be sincere and sincere." Virtue is indeed the original source, and it should be due to the cleverness and wisdom of the mages, who deduce it by themselves and diverge their thinking.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)