The Great Han Dynasty: From Feng Lang Juxu to the Eternal Emperor

Chapter 248 The purpose of reading

That doctor was well-known in the court, and the fact that the Confucian sect invited him to teach Liu Huan showed the power of the entire Confucian family.

Later, during the reign of Emperor Xuan, he participated in the Shiqu Conference and determined the construction of "rituals" in the Western Han Dynasty.

This man's name was Dade, later generations called him Dadai.

The architect of the Book of Rites, and the person who really promoted the Book of Rites should be his uncle and brother, Xiao Dai Daisheng.

Dade stared at Wei Ning angrily, "How dare Zhu Zian be rude?"

Naturally, he had heard about what happened between Wei Ning and Kong Anguo, and was not happy with Weining. Unlike Confucius, Dade was a true gentleman and was not unhappy because of personal grudges.

Dade refused to comment on the right and wrong between him and Kong Anguo, because both sides were wrong, and he could not be biased towards Kong Anguo just because he was a Confucian.

He was simply unhappy with Weining's arrogance and domineering attitude today.

What do we mean by what we said is wrong?

Dade has learned etiquette from Hou Cang for so many years and is collecting his thoughts and compiling them into a book. This is the hard work of him and his master. Now some people say that what they said is wrong.

Then you have to come up with a reason!

Dade stopped Weining and asked: "Since you say what I said is wrong, then tell me what you think is the use of etiquette?"

Wei Ning said: "I'm not saying that etiquette is wrong, I just mean that what he said is wrong."

Liu Huan said angrily: "Nonsense! Educate all people and govern the country with etiquette. What's wrong with that?"

Wei Ning said: "If you teach without distinction and spread etiquette to everyone in the world, how many people can accept it?"

"Don't talk about the general situation of the country, just sit in the middle and talk nonsense, and don't hesitate to sit in a well and look at the sky."

"How many people in the country can read and practice etiquette?"

Dade fell into deep thought, while Liu Huan still looked unconvinced.

Wei Ning continued: "If the world is governed by etiquette, how should those who are not gentlemen, such as the "people of punishment" or "evil people" who "repay virtue with evil", be governed?"

"If etiquette can't change them, how can we just let them harm others?"

"Who is this gift of generosity? Isn't it a joke?"

Wei Ning said: "There is nothing wrong with advocating etiquette, but if we really govern the country with etiquette, the country will be in danger."

"In my opinion, etiquette can be used as a supplement to the criminal law, but it cannot override the criminal law."

This is the thought advocated by Legalism, which is essentially different from Confucianism.

As a Confucian, Dade was speechless at this time.

"Ritual can be used to educate and transform politics. This is true. It is also the path of the great road, and the world is for the common good. The essence of etiquette is to serve the great harmony of the world."

Dade asked hurriedly: "What is Datong?"

Wei Ning said: "Select the virtuous and capable, be trustworthy and cultivate harmony, so that we will not only care for our relatives, nor will we only have children for our children, so that the old will be able to die, the strong will be useful, the young will be able to grow, and the widowed, widowed, lonely, disabled, and sick will all be provided for." . Men have their own share, and women have their own home. Goods are hated when they are abandoned on the ground, and there is no need to hide them in oneself; power is hated because they do not come from the body, and there is no need for them to be for oneself. Therefore, plotting does not lead to success, and thieves and thieves If you don't do it, the door will not be closed, which is called great harmony."

Dade's breathing became more and more rapid, and he looked at Wei Ning with red eyes. He hurriedly came to Weining's side, grabbed his sleeve and said, "Don't leave!"

I haven't left yet.

Wei Ning looked at Dai De suspiciously and found that he seemed to be cannibalistic, so he said: "These are just the three functions of etiquette."

"I think we should achieve the ultimate goal of cultivating ourselves, managing our families, governing our country, and bringing peace to the world through rituals."

"It is just an auxiliary tool to achieve the process, but it cannot be used as a standard to govern the country."

Dade pondered for a moment, then hurried back to Tianlu Pavilion, took a pen and paper, and wrote quickly.

He recorded everything Weining said.

His 'rituals' are not perfect yet, but he will record all the knowledge that can be integrated into etiquette, and finally compile it into a book.

Weining's words were like a wake-up call, which made Dade admire him to the extreme. He no longer had any prejudice against Weining, only admiration from the bottom of his heart!

Dade thought for a while and then asked Weining: "What about studying? Can studying also guide people in the world to study towards self-cultivation, family order, country governance, and a peaceful world?"

Wei Ning said: "The purpose of studying should not be so small."

Dade asked Wei Ning excitedly: "Is there any bigger goal?"

Wei Ning said: "Yes."

"Teach without distinction?"       "That's what teachers should do."

"The world is unified?"

Wei Ning said: "This is just the ultimate ideal, but it is not the purpose of studying."

Dade felt a little painful, as if there was only one door left to know the true meaning.

"What on earth is reading for?"

Liu Huan listened to their conversation with a tigerish face, full of questions.

He found that he couldn't keep up with the two people's thinking at all, and the jealousy in his eyes was clearly revealed.

Why! Everyone is obviously reading, why can't I understand what they are saying?

Wei Ning pointed at Liu Huan and said: "By analogy, he is a typical example. He studies to death but doesn't know how to think and adapt. What he said in the end is all false and empty."

Liu Huan: "..."

He clenched his fists angrily and shouted angrily: "Marquis Zhenbei! That's enough! I don't need your education yet!"

Dade looked at Liu Huan and said, "Eldest Young Master, please don't say anything. He is right."

Liu Huan: "?"

He was so angry, you were sent by Confucianism to teach me, which side are you from now?

Dade asked Weining: "You haven't said the meaning of reading yet."

Wei Ning said: "Establish your heart for heaven and earth."

"Establish a destiny for the sake of the people."

"Continue the unique learning for the Holy Spirit."

"Bring peace to all eternity!"

The high-pitched voice echoed in the small school, and the lingering sound lingered for a long time.

Dade's whole body felt like an electric shock, and his eyes gradually became clear, as if his spiritual world had been sublimated!

I see! well!

There seemed to be something striking in his heart, and Wei Ning's four words kept echoing in his mind!

Establish a mind for heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the living people, carry on the unique teachings of the past saints, and create peace for all generations!

Dade hurriedly took a pen and paper to record on the paper, then breathed a long sigh of relief, stepped back, saluted respectfully, and said: "If you hear the Tao in the morning, you will die in the evening!"

"I am a humble person. I had a prejudice against the Marquis of Zhenbei before. I ask the Marquis of Zhenbei to forgive me."

Wei Ning shook his head: "I have no ill will or grudge against you, so how can I forgive you?"

This situation made Dade extremely ashamed.

He was ashamed of himself.

Wei Ning pondered for a moment and said: "You say there is no distinction between education and the state is promoting education. Why do you want to enclose yourself in a prison?"

"In the past, Confucius traveled around the world to give lectures. Now you can also open a college to teach the world. Isn't this a great merit?"

Liu Huan: "?"

"That's enough! Zhenbei Hou! That's enough for you! Leave quickly!"

I finally hired a great Confucian to teach me. This is my network. What do you mean now? Steal my people?

Dade said excitedly: "Be taught!"

At this moment, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, who had been listening to the conversation between Weining and Dade not far away, came over.

He looked at Dade with a half-smile but asked, "How is my Marquis of Zhenbei doing?"

Dade was sincerely convinced, cupped his fists and said, "See your Majesty."

"The Marquis of Zhenbei is a great scholar in this world."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said proudly: "Dong Zhongshu said that he could establish a sect."

Gratitude said: "Enough, far more!"

(End of this chapter)