Zhu Biao didn't understand why Zhang Yi said that. Is it to try to please others or to make a fuss?
Zhang Yidao: "Brother, don't you believe it?"
Zhu Biao thought for a moment and shook his head.
"No wonder, brother, you are so well protected by your uncle that you often cannot see through human nature. This brings up the dividing line between religious authority and political power!"
"Religious power, political power?"
The more Zhu Biao listened, the more confused he became. What was Zhang Yi planning to say?
"Since Dong Zhongshu deposed hundreds of schools of thought and respected Confucianism alone, Confucianism has controlled the mainstream of Chinese thought. From then on, there was only one Confucian school, and Confucius became the most holy teacher. In fact, from that time on, Confucianism was no longer the original Confucianism. , but gradually evolved into modern Confucianism!”
"Confucianism, Confucianism?"
"What's the difference?"
"Confucianism is just a school of thought, but Confucianism is a religion!"
Zhu Biao was a little unconvinced and replied:
"How can Confucianism be confused with Buddhism and Taoism?"
Zhu Biao did not agree with Zhang Yi's statement that Confucianism is a religion, and directly appeared in the refutation.
Zhang Yi seemed to have expected his answer, and smiled:
"Brother, do you have a teacher when you study?"
"have!"
"Brother, do you respect your teacher?"
Zhu Biao thought for a moment and nodded.
Zhang Yi asked again:
"Then because you respect your teacher, will you support his son, grandson, and descendants for generations to come?"
Zhu Biao's expression changed slightly. He seemed to have understood what Zhang Yi wanted to say?
"Confucianism does not care about the afterlife, but only focuses on the present, so I think Confucianism is not a religion, but if it is not a religion, why do you have to support the descendants of the most holy teachers?
The so-called religion is nothing more than creating gods. The Holy Master is the god created by scholars all over the world. It is not enough to be enshrined in the Confucius Temple for generations to worship. His descendants also receive the legacy of their ancestors and enjoy worship. How is it different from religion? ? "
Zhu Biao hesitated to speak, and finally sighed:
"I think what you said makes sense. What does this have to do with the stance of the scholars in the court?"
Zhang Yi replied:
"Confucianism has ruled the mainstream of thought in China for thousands of years. For their own benefit, scholars will also enshrine the most holy teachers on the altar. The descendants of the Confucius family will benefit from this. They are the vested interests of the Confucian sect and are also saints. Incarnation..."
"At this point, Confucianism has also been divided into two parts. Yanshenggong holds the religious power of the Confucian sect. They only need to pass it on from generation to generation and maintain the sanctity of the most holy teacher. Other scholars, or Han Chuang studied hard, or through other means, mastered China's secular public opinion, the bureaucracy!"
"These two lines should not intersect. The duty of the Kong family is to be his Yanshenggong and maintain the sanctity of Confucianism. Others hold the power of this land..."
"It's just that the Mongols came. Although they didn't value Confucianism, they gave the Kong family enough power, especially Kong Kejian. He should have been sitting on a high altar and maintaining the religious authority of Confucianism, but he still had to be in politics. , intervening in political power is exceeding one's duty!"
"What does sacredness come from? It comes from mystery and distance. What the Kong family should do well is to maintain the sacredness of Confucianism. Once Yan Shenggong enters the mortal world, his seven emotions and six desires, his words and deeds will fall into In the eyes of the people, for others to examine..."
"On the other hand, if a descendant of the most holy teacher enters the political arena, how should other scholars get along with him?"
Zhu Biao seemed to understand something and fell into deep thought again.
Political power, religious power...
Although Zhang Yi's view is not necessarily correct, it gives Zhu Biao a different way of thinking.
"Eldest brother thought that the prince in the court would support Duke Yan, but that's not the case... Everyone has a position. The reason why kings and scholars in the past dynasties praised Duke Yan's lineage was for the sanctity of the most holy teacher. This is The legacy that Confucius left to future generations is also their duty to do a good job. If Duke Yan Sheng joins the world and becomes an official, it will be easy to break this sacredness, so from the king to the scholars with vested interests, they will not be happy!"
"There is a law of both worlds in the world. You can't get the incense you enjoy at the high desk when you come down. Kong Kejian can't see through this truth. Mongolians are ungrateful. He enjoys the benefits brought to him by combining two powers. After the coming of the new dynasty, when everything was brought to order, he still wanted to continue the favor of the previous dynasty!"
"Let's not talk about his bickering behavior, which is contrary to the times. Even if His Majesty can tolerate him, how can the scholars who have regained the right to speak tolerate him?"
"It is said that the butt determines the head, and scholars also have their own interests and positions!"
"In their eyes, there is no place for Kong Kejian in the temple. The most suitable thing for him is to return to Qufu to be his Clay Buddha! To put it bluntly, if His Majesty does not support him, maybe it is still a protection for him...
When there is no conflict of interest, his name is Yan Shenggong. Hehe, at his level, he really wants to join the court.
The scholars who had their own interests dealt with people were more ruthless than the generals on the battlefield! "
Zhang Yi's words made Zhu Biao's mouth go dry and he couldn't speak for a long time.
A little Yanshenggong entered the court, but what happened behind the scenes was so treacherous?
Zhu Biao lowered his head and pondered. The more he thought about it, the more he realized that what Zhang Yi said made sense.
In fact, whether it is the emperor, Zhang Yi, or Kong Kejian who is far away in Qufu, they all understand this truth.
That Duke Yan Sheng knew that the Northern Yuan Dynasty was over, but he still refused to give in to the Ming Emperor easily. Perhaps it was because he knew that there was no place for him in the Ming Dynasty.
He missed Qian Yuan, just like Zhang Changsheng's loss. They missed Qian Yuan's honor and status given to them.
"The descendants of saints are not necessarily saints!"
As Zhang Yi finished speaking, Zhu Biao truly felt that he was stupid. Before he left the palace, his father could see his dissatisfaction, but did not explain it to him.
Perhaps, he is also waiting for himself to have a chance to experience the dangers of this world for himself.
At this moment, Zhu Biao felt particularly uncomfortable. Seeing his disappointed look, Zhang Yi comforted him:
"Brother, don't be sad. After all, you are still young and have room to grow!"
Zhu Biao:......
He didn't feel happy at all being comforted by a seven-year-old child, right?
"Thank you!"
The latter took the matter seriously and saluted Zhang Yi.
Zhang Yi quickly waved his hand: "My family, why are you being polite to me?"
Who knew that Zhu Biao immediately turned around and asked the guard at the door to come over.
"How much money do you have on you?"
Zhu Biao asked the other party aloud, and the other party quickly replied:
"Master, when you went out, I asked me to take a hundred taels of silver with you!"
"very good!"
Zhu Biao pointed at Zhang Yida and said:
"Take my brother for a walk around Yingtian Mansion. No matter what he eats or buys, I will take care of it. You will escort my brother back safely later!"
Zhang Yi:? ? ?
Let me go, what do you mean by this?
