Chapter 39 Confucianism
When Fusu heard this, his face was full of disbelief. Will restoring Zhou rites, restoring the feudal system, and restoring Confucian rule by doing nothing really lead to the division of the country, stifle the people's wisdom, and even cause chaos in the world?
No, not possible.
I have inherited Dr. Chun Yuyue’s ideas and inherited Confucian thoughts. How could I be wrong?
But that’s right, what about Da Zhou? Isn’t it true that Da Zhou has been replaced by Da Qin?
At this time, Fusu's heart was in a state of confusion. Two thoughts kept appearing in his mind, as if two voices kept talking in his ears.
One voice said that Qin An was deceiving the public with his evil words, the words of the saints could not be wrong, the ideas of the sages could not be wrong, and the enfeoffment system could not be wrong.
Another voice said that Qin An was right and that the county system was better than the feudal system.
"Brother, calm down. Confucius once said that a gentleman has three fears: fear of destiny, fear of adults, and fear of the words of the sage. Now Mr. Wang Anshi of the Northern Song Dynasty said that Wang Anshi of the Northern Song Dynasty had three shortcomings and completely denied the words of the sage. He was simply a rebellious official and a traitor." Young Master Gao He suddenly spoke.
"That's right."
Fusu quickly calmed down and shook his head to drive away the two voices.
"Sir, even if the Great Zhou Dynasty is replaced by the Great Qin Dynasty, it does not mean that the Great Zhou Dynasty's methods are wrong."
Qin An smiled and said, "Are you sure your inaction is correct?"
"Of course." Fusu said without hesitation.
Qin An sneered and said: "Comrade village chief, if I beat your son, will you get angry and beat me up?"
Ying Zheng was confused, Li Si was confused, Meng Tian was confused, Fusu and the other four were also confused.
Beat Fusu. Who dares to beat the eldest son except Ying Zheng?
However, the person in front of him said that he wanted to beat Fusu.
Qin An sighed and said, "I knew the village would disagree. Who wants to let their children be bullied?"
Ying Zheng's mouth twitched, since you knew it and still said it, does that mean you are asking me to promise you?
In the end, Ying Zheng could only say helplessly: "No, sir, don't say that. As long as you can make him understand, then everything is fine."
"In that case, I will let him understand the dangers of doing nothing." Qin An said with a smile.
Then he walked up to Fusu.
Fusu was stunned for a moment and said, "Why did you hit me? I shouldn't have offended you?"
Qin An smiled, did not answer, and said to Meng Chongde and Xiao Li: "Catch him."
Meng Chongde and Colonel Li suddenly sweated profusely and told them to seize the eldest son. Don't be kidding, he is the following criminal. They looked at each other and saw the embarrassment in each other's eyes.
Finally, the two of them looked at their father with pleading eyes, and finally at Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng said in a deep voice: "Do as you say, sir."
"No." Li Xiao and Meng Chongde responded at the same time.
Then the two of them grabbed Fusu's arms, one on the left and the other on the right, and said apologetically: "Young Master, I'm sorry."
Fusu said: "I won't blame you. You are also forced by the situation."
"boom."
Qin An punched Fusu directly in the stomach. Fusu immediately bent his body. The punch was not light.
"Brother, are you okay?" Young Master Gao immediately helped Fu Su and asked with concern.
"Zhao Yun, get out of the way." Qin An said in a deep voice.
Ying Zheng also said: "Get out of the way."
Young Master Gao reluctantly let go of Fusu.
Then Qin An stood in front of Fusu and asked, "Do you know why I hit you?"
"Why?" Fusu raised his head and looked at Qin An.
"Because this is what you want to govern by doing nothing. What is governance by doing nothing, that is, non-intervention and non-action.
I hit you because even if I hit you, so what, I can say it's your fault and the government will only try to persuade you to make peace and won't arrest me for this.
I beat you to tell you that not everyone thinks the same as you. There are kind people in this world, there are also sinister people, and there are also people who are neither kind nor sinister. Such people are out for their own interests.
And we always do things with the word "profit" in mind.
I heard the village chief say that you have been studying Confucianism, but you have not learned the essence of Confucianism, but have been in your own world. "
"What do you mean by this?" Fusu asked.
“Confucianism advocates governing the country by virtue, but this cannot be realized at all. The essence of Confucianism is to guide people to do good, not to govern the country.
Although starting from Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, he dismissed hundreds of schools of thought and only respected Confucianism. "
"What?" Li Si and Fusu said in surprise at the same time.
It's just that the two people were surprised and had completely different problems. Li Si was shocked because Legalism was abolished, and Fusu was surprised because Confucianism was finally recognized by the world.
Qin An was startled by the surprised expressions of the two of them and said: "What are you doing? There is nothing surprising about this. Although hundreds of schools of thought were deposed and Confucianism was the sole focus, the imperial court needed great unification, and Confucianism happened to comply with great unification.
That's why Confucianism has become the main idea for two thousand years. If ordinary people want to become officials, they need to take the imperial examination. The imperial examination tests Confucianism.
Although it was good in the early stages, Confucianism became more and more pedantic as it progressed, and in the end, it closed itself off to the outside world, not exposed to new things from outside, and recognized the methods of its ancestors.
In the end, China was divided up by the Western powers. Fortunately, in the end, the Chinese people continued to strive for self-improvement and drove all the powers out. Finally, New China was established, and the people lived a good life from then on.
After decades of hard work, China has become one of the best countries in the world, ranking first in both military and economic terms. "
Although everyone wanted to know about future generations, Li Si focused on Legalism and Fusu on Confucianism.
"Sir." Li Si asked, "If Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty deposed hundreds of schools of thought, what about the Legalists? The country cannot do anything without it."
"There is no need for torture." Fusu said proudly, "Since the Baijia have been deposed, of course the Baijia cannot stand in the court, and the Legalists certainly can't do it either."
He has disliked Legalism since he was a child, because his character is too kind, and he dislikes the torture in Qin's laws.
Ying Zheng frowned slightly. He supported Legalism, but according to Qin An, Confucianism would be the dominant school for two thousand years. This made him feel very uncomfortable. Doesn't this mean that he was wrong?
Li Si could not refute Fusu's words, because Qin An said that if Confucianism is respected only, wouldn't Legalism be abolished?
Qin An smiled and said: "Old Li, don't worry, even if you only respect Confucianism, Legalism can't be destroyed, and hundreds of schools of thought can't be destroyed. They have been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
It is even more impossible for Legalism to disappear. He is an important weapon of the country. "
Li Si breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this.
Fortunately, Legalism has not disappeared. Otherwise, if something that I have been insisting on suddenly disappears, then my work will be in vain.
Fusu said: "Why is this happening? Isn't it Confucianism that dominates?"
