Jian Wuyi said: "So, since Emperor Wu dismissed hundreds of schools of thought and only respected Confucianism, the country has always been based on external Confucianism and internal law?"
"You are right, this is also an undeniable fact." Liang Xiao said without thinking.
Jian Wuyuan said: "Please give me advice on the other companies!"
Jian Wuyi's rare sincere tone made both Xiahou Qingyi and Dongye Canghai full of expectations.
Liang Xiao can reveal the essence of both families in a few words, and perhaps he can also reveal the essence of Taoism.
Liang Xiao then continued to explain.
"The Mohist is a craftsman looking at the world. Mozi's ancestors were nobles and craftsmen from common people. In the eyes of the Mohists, the country is like the largest machine. The operation of the machine requires the close cooperation of all parts, so it must Love all, not attack. For machines, the priority is performance, followed by beauty. Therefore, when the world is in chaos and human life is difficult to save, rituals, music and funerals should be simple. The quality of a machine is determined by the specifications and specifications of its components. Mechanical design determines it, so the country needs to 'respect the wise' and let wise people do the right thing."
"The perspective of a military strategist is that of a general looking at the world. To become stronger, a country needs to continuously annex territory and enemy countries and occupy more resources. Therefore, the country must form a military institution to mobilize its subjects to the maximum extent. At the same time, it must be united as one to achieve success. Ensure victory in battle and victory in attack.”
"The perspective of a politician is that of a lobbyist looking at the world. The world needs balance, and the purpose of a politician's existence is to maintain the balance of the entire world. By using the selfish desires in human nature to control and balance various countries, a politician can take advantage of this. Take profit.”
Liang Xiao's few words made everyone listen with gusto.
Seeing Liang Xiao pause, Dongye Canghai praised: "You can't have such insight unless you have read a lot of books!"
Jian Wuyi couldn't help but ask: "What about Taoism? What's the perspective? Taoist?"
Liang Xiao shook his head.
"Knight?"
"hermit?"
Jian Wuyi asked one after another, but Liang Xiao just shook his head, but his eyes gradually became deeper.
"Taoism seems to be the simplest, but in fact it is the most complex."
Everyone was stunned and looked at Liang Xiao with a little more eagerness.
Liang Xiao's summary of each family really gave them a refreshing feeling.
Now, even Jian Wuyi does not deny Dongye Canghai's vision.
This boy is indeed extraordinary. Looking at the world, it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the best in the world.
Write poetry, do business, serve as an official, lead troops, research...
"What is the perspective of Taoism? You must know that the founder of Taoism is a history keeper. Laozi read many books, read all the national classics, and understood too many rises and falls, joys and sorrows, so he used Taoist thought summarizes what it sees and hears. In fact, there are too many secrets that cannot be said, and too many things that cannot be discussed, all hidden in Taoist thought. The reason why Taoist thought is superior to other schools is because it has unique of transcendence.”
Hearing this, Jian Wuyao clenched his hands subconsciously, while Xiahou Qingyi was overjoyed.
What Liang Xiao said is also where the Sword Clan prides itself on being superior.
"The archives of the Zhou Dynasty, including the Western Zhou Dynasty, may even contain many records about the previous dynasties. The span spans more than five hundred years? During this period, many things that were regarded as truth at the time were despised, and many things that were once shamefully However, things are highly respected. Right and wrong are constantly being subverted, and truth and falsehood are becoming more and more mysterious."
"However, even if times have changed, there is always a type of people who can survive the disaster and have the last laugh. People of this type all have similar characteristics, either they have retired after success, they have a pure heart and few desires, or they are kind to others. Therefore, Based on the richest historical data and experience, Taoism has summarized a set of rules for people to survive in troubled times. This set of rules spans ancient and modern times, so what it cares about is not the rise and fall of one generation or another, but some eternal truths."
Xiahou Qingyi looked at his master blankly.
Why do his ideas fit so well with the Sword Clan's actions?
The Sword Clan is a secluded ethnic group that is mainly based on Taoist ideas. It has existed for an unknown number of years.
No matter how the dynasties change, this ethnic group will always exist, and there will always be people from the Sword Clan who will step forward when necessary to save the nation.
Xiahou Qingyi's eyes fell on the face of Dongye Canghai who was sitting in the main seat.
The elder's eyes were also full of surprise, as if he had found a treasure.
"When Taoists explore these eternal truths, they have two perspectives."
Liang Xiao's words aroused everyone's curiosity: "Two?"
Liang Xiao nodded.
"The first one is to look at people and the world from the perspective of the universe. When using this perspective, Taoism has transcendence that other schools of thought do not have, and is not bound by time and space. This is A bird’s eye view.”
"For example, there is a story told in "Zhuangzi Zeyang". There are two countries on the tentacles of two snails. The country on the left tentacle is called Chushi, and the country on the right tentacle is called Barbarian. The two countries are constantly fighting, and there are many dead bodies. Tens of thousands. This is the perspective of the universe, just like the sun, moon and stars looking down on mankind, making human conquests seem insignificant."
"This cosmic perspective has a unique sense of separation, which separates people from the mundane, allowing people to easily discover the extremely precious things outside themselves. When a person is deeply involved in the complexity of the world, he can examine himself from this perspective , think about whether those complicated things are no longer so important when put into a broader context, and it is easier to jump out of the limitations of thinking."
Everyone was thoughtful and secretly amazed.
This is a perspective of the universe they have never experienced, or rather, they have never expressed.
Looking at the rise and fall of ancient and modern times, it is indeed as Liang Xiao said.
"What about another perspective?" Jian Wuyi asked tremblingly.
Liang Xiao said softly.
"Another perspective is to look at the world from the perspective of life itself. Life is a miracle, and it has its own meaning, but this meaning may not be as recognized by each individual life. For example, food and sex are also , For individual human beings, this attribute may only be due to their own desires, but from the perspective of life itself, the meaning of this attribute is to allow human beings to reproduce, which is also the meaning of life.”
"Therefore, Taoists never discuss the meaning of life. Living has meaning naturally. Some people may not know it or cannot find it for a while, but there is no need to worry about it. Therefore, Taoism advocates cherishing life and cherishing oneself. If the meaning we value is damaged, If it takes away our lives, then there must be a problem with these meanings.”
"The world should allow people to survive better and make life more prosperous, not the opposite. If it is the opposite, there will naturally be problems in the world. However, there is no need to rush to become an enemy of the world. It will slowly get back on track on its own. Of course, People should live as long as possible until this day comes..."
Liang Xiao looked at the people who were suddenly enlightened and said: "So, compared with other schools, Taoism sees farther and more grandly. As the "Tao Te Ching" says: The way of heaven is to make up for the deficiency when it is damaged; the way of man is to make up for the deficiency. Otherwise, the loss will not be enough to compensate for the loss. The essence of human contradictions can always be explained in just a few words."
Jian Wuyi stared at Liang Xiao, her eyes full of horror.
Taoism is the foundation for the Sword Clan to remain hidden in the world.
But the Sword Clan's philosophy is similar to what this person said, but no one sees it as clearly as he does...
After a long time, Dongye Canghai's happy laughter sounded in the room.
"Liang Xiao, that's well said! Just saying that you are the best in the world would be a bit underestimating you. I am now feeling emotional..."
"If you don't hate you, you won't see the ancients, but if you hate the ancients, you won't see you!"
