The Ming Dynasty started with saving the eldest grandson

Chapter 38
As a reading companion, you have the right to supervise your grandson's study, and you also have the obligation to help him learn better.

So after returning, Chen Jingke found Zhu Xiongying:
"Taishun, can you understand today's lesson?"

Zhu Xiongying said: "Mr. Qi Meng has taught several Analects before, including this one. I can understand it, but it also gives rise to many doubts."

"Oh, I wonder what the confusion is?"

"The books of saints teach people to be good. Why did those scholars become corrupt officials when they became officials?"

Chen Jingke was very surprised. He didn't expect that he would ask such a question.

I couldn't help but also fell into thinking, how to answer this question?

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao, father and son, finally finished their work and wanted to ask Zhu Xiongying how he had studied during the day. They heard this question before they even entered the door.

Zhu Yuanzhang stretched out his hand to stop Zhu Biao: "Wait a minute, we want to hear how Chen Jingke answers this question."

Zhu Biao was very dissatisfied. Chen Jingke did have some insight.

However, manpower is limited and it is impossible to master everything.

He has made such achievements in medical skills and has done in-depth research on history. Is it possible that he can still do academic research?

But his father had spoken, so he could only stop.

Inside the house, Chen Jingke didn't know that someone was eavesdropping outside, so he thought for a while before saying:

"Learning the words of saints will go through three stages."

Zhu Xiongying said doubtfully: "I wonder which three stages they are?"

No one had ever told him this before.

“Believe, question, believe again.”

"Ah?" Zhu Xiongying was even more confused: "I wonder what it means?"

Chen Jingke explained: "At the beginning, a human being is like a blank piece of paper. He cannot speak or act. He needs to understand the world bit by bit."

"Then we need a standard to tell everyone what is good and what is evil, what can be done and what cannot be done."

"This standard is the sage's words."

Zhu Xiongying scratched his head, obviously not understanding.

Chen Jingke thought for a moment and said, "For example, there were people who ate human flesh during the pre-Qin period."

"There were also sacrifices, that is, living people were killed and sacrificed to the sky. Every time there was a sacrifice, thousands of people were killed."

"People at the time regarded it as normal and didn't think there was anything wrong with it."

"Later, the sage said that people should cherish life when things harm their own kind, and cannibalism, human sacrifice, and burial are all wrong."

"From now on, everyone will no longer eat people and no longer perform human sacrifices."

"This is the standard set by the saint to guide everyone."

Zhu Xiongying suddenly realized: "I understand, the sage said it is evil, and we know it is evil. The sage said it is right, and we know it is right."

Outside, Zhu Yuanzhang laughed silently after hearing this.

He lowered his voice and said, "Did you hear Biao'er? Did you hear that? Our good grandson has a high level of understanding, just like us."

Zhu Biao was also very happy, but he was speechless when he heard what his father said.

Are you praising your children or yourself?

Chen Jingke was surprised. This kid's understanding must be too high.

"Yes, exactly."

"So when we first learn the words of saints, we must believe in them and regard them as a guide."

Zhu Xiongying was very happy to be praised, and then asked: "Since the sage's words are right, why do you still question it?"

Chen Jingke replied: "Because as you grow older and gain more knowledge, you will find that the world is different from what the saints said."

"As you just said, if you act according to the words of the saints, the world will be at peace a long time ago. Why are there still so many corrupt officials?" "Is the human heart broken, or is there something wrong with the words of the saints?"

"The more experience you have, the more questions you have. You will naturally enter the questioning stage."

After all, Zhu Xiongying was still young and could not quite understand the meaning of these words.

But I also vaguely understand that the words of saints and the way of the world are two different things.

"Then why believe it anymore?"

Chen Jingke continued: "When you start to question the words of saints, you will think about it and use your own methods to solve the problems you encounter."

"Then you will find that the solutions are all written in the scriptures. At this point, you can be called a great Confucian."

"Some people will fall if they can't think of a solution and are no longer willing to believe in the words of saints."

Zhu Xiongying said unconvinced: "But so many people have learned the sage's words, but the world has not changed for the better. Isn't there something wrong with the sage's words?"

I started to question whether the boy was good or not.

Chen Jingke smiled and said: "If you can put aside the words of saints and find your own solution. Congratulations, you are already a new saint."

Zhu Xiongying was dumbfounded: "Huh? This...this..."

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao also fell into deep thought. This angle was indeed very novel, and it sounded very reasonable.

The two of them were even more surprised that Chen Jingke could say such a thing.

Obviously, even if you have not delved into knowledge, you should have done some research.

While studying medical skills, I still have time to study so many things.

The key point is that he has no teacher, so he relies on his own reading to understand. His talent is too evil.

If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, they would never have believed that there could be such a talented person.

In the room, Chen Jingke decided to tell him a little more, regardless of whether he could understand or not, it was also good to fill his ears.

"The words of the sage are what we call morality, but not everyone is willing to abide by morality. How to ensure that morality is not trampled on?"

Zhu Xiongying was about to say that he didn't know, when his eyes inadvertently glanced at the Ming Dynasty Rules on the bookshelf, and an idea flashed in his mind and he blurted out:
"penalty."

Chen Jingke was a little shocked. This kid must be too savvy and smart.

"Yes, it's the law."

Zhu Xiongying's face lit up with joy, she was so proud.

"If there is no legal backing, everyone can violate morality, and then morality will be meaningless..."

"In fact, the law is made based on morality, but the requirements for people are far lower than morality."

"For example, morality requires rescuing people in distress, but the law does not have corresponding provisions."

"Therefore, morality and law are complementary to each other. Morality is the foundation of law, and law is the support of morality."

Zhu Xiongying nodded repeatedly. This explanation was simple and easy to understand, and he could understand it completely.

Outside the door, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao were fine. They had already understood this truth.

What really surprised them was that Zhu Xiongying could actually think of the need for laws to uphold morality, which was really rare.

In the room, Chen Jingke continued to ask: "Then do you know who upholds the dignity of the law?"

This time I really stopped Zhu Xiongying from asking. He thought about it for a while but still had no clue.

There was no longer the pride on his face, and he said with shame:
"I don't know, please ask Jing Ke to clarify."

He is really a child at heart. Chen Jingke felt funny in his heart and stopped talking in circles, saying:
"It depends on the military, or to be precise, it depends on the army."

"It is precisely because of the deterrence of millions of troops that the Ming Law can pass throughout the country."

(End of this chapter)