Master Han now put aside the two conclusions written by Song Mu about practicality and practice, and instead asked why Confucianism ended up like this.
This question is actually very subtle to ask, because the superficial answer is already right in front of you. The four sentences of Hengqu are already the culmination of Confucianism. As for the title of the paper, it explains that it is for the monarch, his ministers, and the country, and in this During the long evolution, this theory in today's Wen Dynasty actually has the meaning of being for the people.
Song Mu just put the final word on these ideas and directly raised the meaning to a very high level with those four famous sentences.
After hearing Master Han's inquiry, several adults also showed some interesting expressions at this moment. They also looked at Song Mu. Song Mu was slightly thoughtful, but after a moment, he suddenly took it out in his arms.
Seeing Song Mu's behavior of searching for things, several people's expressions were different, and they saw Song Mu take out a piece of tourmaline, and then took out several tattered things from it.
A broken bowl, a broken fan, and a pair of sturdy insoles.
The broken bowl came from a beggar. Song Mu met him on a rainy night during his travels. The beggar was already dying at that time, so he only handed the bowl to Song Mu.
On the bottom of the bowl, his origin is engraved on the plain, which is that he came from the far north, the frontier of the Wen Dynasty.
And this broken fan came from a mountain pass. A Confucian scholar and teacher wanted to use it to exchange for a sip of broth for his grandmother, but he couldn't buy it in the market, so he sat on the ground and cried.
The last old rattle came from his sister Song Mingwei. It was something Song Mu got when he left home.
These things are the most common things, but Song Mu has been hiding them in the tourmaline. At this moment, seeing several adults asking this, he placed these things in front of them.
Song Mu also told the story to several adults, and then pointed at the three things in front of him and talked about the three types of people in the Wen Dynasty.
The first type is the most marginalized people in this dangerous world. They do not belong to the Wen Dynasty. They struggle to survive in the land of demons. They are rootless and nameless, and they are the most miserable.
The second type is the people who are seeking fame and fame at this time but have not achieved anything. They are studying but not establishing themselves, and are extremely poor and humble.
This third type is the women in this world. Although they are not poisoned by the Three Cardinal Guidelines and Five Constant Virtues in later generations, they are still extremely miserable and helpless.
Song Mu simply narrated the story at the moment. Although he meant something, he just looked up at the adults in front of him.
Several adults looked at each other, and their expressions were obviously thoughtful. Master Han thought for a moment, frowned and said.
"What the Song Dynasty Zhuangyuan said is that the so-called return path in Confucianism is to relieve the plight of the third class of people?"
Song Mu shook his head slightly and said in a deep voice.
"Your Excellency is a little biased. What I'm saying below is, first of all, that in today's literary dynasty, there are still such human tragedies. Foreigners are not people, Confucian scholars are not students, and women are not human beings."
"There are so few words from Confucianism."
When Song Mu said this, several adults in the scene couldn't help but let out a sigh, and even looked a little impatient on their faces.
If an ordinary person said this, they would think that person was rebellious and disrespectful of Confucianism.
But the Song Dynasty champion in front of them was a well-educated and sensible person, and they were touched by these words.
This statement is not unfounded. Confucianism indeed lacks care for these people and has no academic discussion of these people.
"What about the second one?"
Master Han frowned slightly, but he still asked Song Mu.
Song Mu looked up at the other party, cupped his hands, and said in a deep voice.
"Secondly, what Song Mu boldly said is that today's Confucianism's so-called people's opinions are just a matter of ears. The so-called monarchs, ministers, fathers and sons should obey, but in the past, they attach great importance to the people."
"The territory of our dynasty is vast, and we need people to cultivate thousands of acres of land. We need people to exchange commerce and goods, and we need people to carry soldiers and supplies. We, the literati, also start with the people."
Song Mu took a deep breath, and it seemed that he finally expressed his thoughts.
"Therefore, Confucianism in the world was not only about respecting etiquette and benevolence, but also about being loyal to the emperor and loving the people."
"The way of Confucianism has existed in the world. It has been promoted by the people and should be supported by the people."
"At this time, the development of Confucianism will be based on practice as its bones and the people as its flesh and blood, so that it can last long."
After Song Mu finished speaking, these adults couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief and looked at each other.
It’s not that they were indifferent to the sentiments of the people, it’s just that in these long years, everything was prosperous as far as the eye could see, and the hardships seemed to have nothing to do with Confucianism.
In this era, Confucianism seems to have merged with divine arts, making people look far ahead but unaware of what is in front of them.
As Song Mu said, Confucianism is for the people, and magic is not for ascension, but for the blessing of all people.
Mr. Han then patted the stone table lightly, with a sudden expression on his face, and said slowly.
"So that's it, Confucianism is not for the realm, but for the people!"
Master Han said this, but several adults nodded immediately, obviously they had some insights into this.
Song Mu also nodded slightly, looking quite respectful and embarrassed.
Master Han looked at Song Mu and said softly.
"Song Zhuangyuan, what you said is true, but it is horrifying. This matter should only be communicated with us and should not be spread widely."
Song Mu nodded immediately, feeling suddenly relieved.
When I said these words, it was still because of the fierceness in my heart that I couldn't care less at the moment.
But obviously, these adults were also reasonable and did not blame him, but only warned him softly.
Old people can accept these words, but that doesn’t mean the world can accept them now.
With this kind of behavior, they were protecting Song Mu.
Song Mu immediately bowed his hands and thanked him, but Master Han smiled slightly, looked at Song Mu and asked softly.
"Song Zhuangyuan, but you don't know these principles, how did you realize it?"
"Is it true that traveling around the world can lead to such insights?"
Song Mu looked at the other party pointing at the three items in front of him, and his expression paused slightly at this moment.
But he didn't dare to nod his head immediately about such things. After all, the truth behind it was actually somewhat related to his own experiences in his two lives. It was indeed not something that could be known by traveling like this.
So Song Mu also bowed his hands and talked to several people.
"Song Mu was born in the Song family in Shiyang. His ancestors were officials in many places, so naturally he left many essays."
"When Song Mu was in Shiyang County, he loved to read the words of his ancestors. From their words and deeds, we could also get a glimpse of the people's livelihood at that time. Song Mu then traveled around to seek verification, so..."
Saying this, the faces of several elders had a look of surprise.
Apparently they accept this statement.
After all, the Song family in Shiyang was once famous, and great figures such as Song Wenrong, the great Confucian scholar, appeared. There was nothing wrong with them during this period.
"That's it. It seems that the ancestors of the Song family have accumulated cultural heritage from generation to generation, so they can have such a foundation and create such a talented person as the Song Dynasty champion today."
Several people looked at Song Mu. They felt a little more emotional towards Song Mu at the moment. It was obvious that they had almost agreed with what Song Mu said.
If there was any doubt, or even shock to them, it was that Song Mu, who was only twenty years old, could have such a state of knowledge, which really surprised them.
But this world is vast, where in the world won’t there be strange people?
Then these elders pulled Song Mu to talk about other things, mostly about Song Mu's situation in other imperial examinations. Song Mu originally thought that they would talk about the "Three Character Classic", but he didn't expect it. These adults were just mentioned briefly.
The meaning of the elders is that this matter should be postponed. After all, the increasing fame and fame will only be a bad thing for Song Mu.
Song Mu was also silent, after all, the matter of "Three Character Classic" was too sensitive.
A tree that is beautiful in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. Now Song Mu is already too dazzling.
Seeing that several elders seemed to be talking to him, Song Mu stood up and prepared to say goodbye to the adults. However, he did not expect that Master Han stopped Song Mu at that moment.
Master Han looked at Song Mu with a smile and said immediately.
"But there is no need for the number one scholar of the Song Dynasty to leave like this. There is no palace banquet today, so we will go to the banquet together. This place is close to the imperial city, and we can enter within a few steps."
Song Mu was suddenly startled when he heard these words. He and the other gentlemen were not equal officials, but going to the palace banquet like this had a different meaning.
Song Mu was flattered and wanted to hand over his hand. Master Han smiled and waved to Song Mu.
"You don't have to worry too much about the number one scholar in the Song Dynasty, but we are here together. At today's palace banquet, I also want to see your literary talent."
"I have been looking forward to that grand scene in the past for a long time!"
Song Mu really didn't dare to refuse, so he could only nod at this moment.
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