Since the Warring States Period, Confucius has been engaged in educational activities for a long time and has many disciples. He is known as "three thousand disciples and seventy-two sages".
Confucius' thoughts also cover a wide range of topics.
As the saying goes, when there are many people, bad things happen.
With so many disciples of Confucius, it is natural that they would have different understandings of Confucius's words and thoughts, which would lead to disagreements. Therefore, after Confucius died, Confucius disciples began to gradually divide.
In the late Warring States period, when Confucianism became a "prominent school", eight different factions were formed within it.
They are: Confucianism of the Zizhang family, Confucianism of the Zisi family, Confucianism of the Yan family, Confucianism of the Meng family, Confucianism of the Qitiao family, Confucianism of the Zhongliang family, Confucianism of the Sun family, and Confucianism of the Lezheng family.
Among them, the more famous ones are Meng's Confucianism and Sun's Confucianism.
Meng's Confucianism corresponds to the Mencius school, while Sun's Confucianism corresponds to the Xunzi school.
As for Confucian Confucianism, strictly speaking, it should belong to Zisi's Confucianism.
This time the Great Qin court's anomaly against 'Confucianism' was caused by Zisi's Confucianism.
But the Confucianism involved was not only Zisi's Confucianism, but also Confucianism from seven other schools.
Recently, strange phenomena have occurred frequently in counties and counties across the Qin Dynasty. The people are vying to talk about Confucianism, and even regard Confucian people as 'monsters' and curse them.
At the beginning, the Confucians insisted that "courtesy should not be treated as common people" and would not argue with the people. But after a few days, they could no longer sit still.
Because some people gathered with the government and asked the Qin court to get rid of the "Confucian disaster" and restore peace to the world.
This simply puts 'Confucianism' into a place of eternal destruction.
You must know that Confucians have always taken "being tolerant to the people and upholding justice for the people" as their mission and carry out Confucian educational activities. Now this anomaly has gradually made them lose the support of the people. Is this really a big deal?
So today, when the eight schools of Confucianism gather together, they are bound to come up with a solution to the crisis of visions.
"Everyone, Confucianism has happened, and I, a Confucian scholar, have lost the opportunity to participate in the political affairs of the Qin State. This is nothing. After all, we are not on the same side as the Qin court, but we have to unite for the vision event. Otherwise, the master's years of hard work will be ruined." All your hard work will be in vain!”
As the leader of the eight factions, Zi Zhang Zhiru took the lead in sending a representative and spoke sincerely to everyone.
However, the other seven factions were surprisingly indifferent, did not agree or applaud, and the entire hall was silent.
Gong Yangdaang looked stunned and suddenly felt at a loss.
Suddenly, a white-haired old man asked loudly: "Zicheng, where are Kong Yu and Zixiang?"
"snort!"
When the man named Zicheng heard this, he immediately snorted: "Don't mention them to me. These two Confucian scum actually colluded with the remnants of the Six Kingdoms to harm our Confucian family. I have already informed my ancestors and expelled them from the family tree." , I am no longer the queen of Confucius!"
"So, you don't know where they are?"
"If I knew, I would have brought someone to skin them long ago!"
"What do you think?"
"Gongyangdare, what do you mean?!"
The white-haired old man smiled slightly, then looked around at the crowd and said: "Confucianism is responsible for collating literature and governing the country, but when it comes to celestial phenomena, it is not as good as the Yin and Yang family. Nowadays, strange phenomena occur frequently, and the Qin court ignores them;
It is difficult not to suspect that these so-called visions were deliberately done by Qin Ting. "
As he spoke, he picked up a copy of "Da Qin Daily" from his side and said with emotion, "This thing called 'newspaper' is even more harmful to my Confucianism than the vision!"
"It is said that this thing was created by Master Hao. Could it be that the vision is also related to him?"
A scholar from the Lezheng clan frowned.
"Whether it has anything to do with him or not, the top priority is to stop the rumors!" Zicheng said solemnly.
"How to stop it?"
The Mencius scholar sneered: "Do you know how fast this newspaper spreads? Do the people believe the newspapers published by the Qin court, or do they believe us?"
"Then you can't just sit back and wait for death!" said the Confucian of the Qitiao clan excitedly.
"It's not as bad as sitting still and waiting for death..."
The Confucian of the Yan family shook his head and said, "I have offered a reward of a hundred gold to dispel the rumors of strange phenomena. I think it should be effective!"
Hearing this, the white-haired old man said with a calm expression: "There was a vision before, predicting the death of the First Emperor, and spreading rumors that the Qin Kingdom would be destroyed. I guessed that it was the Yin Yang family, but the Qin court did not target them, but us;
This is a clear indication of dissatisfaction with us. In my opinion, it is best to send someone to Xianyang to resolve the misunderstanding..."
"How is this possible! You have been taught by your ancestors, how can you succumb to tyranny!?"
Zicheng said with great disapproval.
Everyone looked at each other, looking at each other.
At this moment, there was a sudden noise outside the door.
"I thought this Confucius Temple was deserted, but I didn't expect there were still people gathering here. I'm really not afraid of death!"
As soon as these words came out, the faces of the eight Confucian sects suddenly changed, and they all stood up and walked out the door.
Their gathering was very secretive, and they were discovered somehow.
Nowadays, a large number of Guizhou leaders have gathered outside the door, each holding farm tools and wooden sticks. Judging from their posture, it seems that they are going to demolish the Confucius Temple.
But I saw a young man wrapped in a black scarf shouting: "Children, it is said that Confucianism offers a reward of a hundred gold for breaking the vision and prophecy. Do you want the reward?"
"don't want--!"
The sound of roaring mountains and tsunami behind them frightened the people of the eight schools of Confucianism and turned their faces pale.
"What do you mean by this? Have you forgotten that Qin's law is harsh!"
Zichen took a step forward, looked around at the crowd and said.
The young man in black scarf laughed and said: "The people have ancient customs, and the officials have a public spirit. Although Qin's law is strict, there is no room for evil spirits like you!"
"well said--!"
Everyone burst into laughter, and the rough man even started to curse.
"Who do I think the people here are? They turn out to be rotten idiots who talk nonsense..."
"Straight bitches! They're just a bunch of big sticks being used by the remnants of the Six Kingdoms!"
"Hahaha, Master Kong is so vicious. He directly teaches disciples to bully the common people!"
There was a commotion of laughter and curses, and the eight Confucian schools were so ashamed that they all turned around and left with dark faces.
It was obvious that they were at the end of their rope.
If Zhao Hao were here, he would definitely say, where is this? Look after you!
........
And at the same time.
The spring breeze in the Shennong Mountains is very pleasant.
Just after lunch, the Mohist disciples began to practice.
Shangtongfang is at the foot of the mountain. It is a cave where Mohist masters met with their disciples and discussed important events.
The so-called advocating for unity means advocating for unity.
To put it into practice is to pursue unity.
This is one of Mozi's ten major propositions.
After Mozi passed away, the Mohist family was divided into three factions. The Shennong Mountains were no longer lively as before.
However, Shang Tongfang discussed matters and still retained them.
At this time, in a small bamboo building in Shangtongfang, an old man was concentrating with his eyes closed, motionless, like a bronze statue.
After a long time, the old man sighed heavily.
"Teacher, senior brother has already bought Daqin Daily."
The young disciple ran in and reported softly.
"knew."
The old man opened his eyes and raised his withered hand: "Bring it to me and show it to me."
"Teacher, please put on a robe. It's cold here..."
As the young man spoke, he took a robe with dozens of puddings mended from the hanger and put it on the old man.
"Annoying boy, do you know how many years I have lived here?" the old man laughed and cursed.
"Senior Sister Mo Xuan said that this cave has one or two hours of sunshine and is dry and comfortable. However, one hour after lunch, the wind is relatively cold and it is not suitable to stay in it." The young man said matter-of-factly.
"It's you, Senior Sister Mo Xuan again. This little girl has been missing for a while! Let's go, don't be nagging!"
The old man laughed and scolded the young man while walking down the stairs barefoot, but the bamboo ladder made no sound.
After getting off the bamboo building, the old man didn't look old at all and walked briskly, just like a young man.
This old man is none other than Deng Ling, one of Mozi's four disciples.
The Deng Ling clan was a powerful figure in Chu Mo. After the three factions were divided into Mo Mo, they acted more as a knight, doing justice everywhere.
He opposed wars among various countries and believed that these wars were launched by the powerful for their own interests and were not beneficial to the people.
He measures the world by his own values and delivers justice.
Therefore, the Chu Mo faction was mostly chivalrous and righteous men.
When Deng Lingzi walked outside Shang Tongfang, he had already seen the figure of his disciple waiting under the tree from a distance. He couldn't help but smile and said: "I haven't seen you for a long time, I wish you could wait for me!"
"Disciples are waiting for the teacher!"
When all Chu Mo disciples saw Deng Lingzi, they quickly saluted him.
Mo Feng walked over quickly, helped Deng Lingzi to the stone pier in the middle, and sat down slowly.
"Today's "Da Qin Daily" has been delivered. Although I haven't read it, I know most of it. What do you think?"
Deng Lingzi looked around at the disciples and said with a smile.
Mo Yu frowned, cupped his hands and said, "Teacher, Young Master Hao claims that the Qin Kingdom is changing, but he is actually targeting hundreds of schools of thought. His tolerance is like that of a villain!"
"Um."
Deng Lingzi nodded slightly, then looked at Mo Feng: "Mo Feng, tell me your opinion."
"Reporting to the teacher, Mo Feng thinks that this Young Master Hao should not be underestimated. If the Qin State has him, it can extend the country's rule for a hundred years, and maybe it can really change the tyranny of the King of Qin! As for targeting hundreds of schools of thought, I hope the teacher will understand clearly!"
Mo Feng stood up from the stone pier and cupped his hands.
"Mo Feng, have you read the book "Tiangong Kaiwu?" Do you think these visions were created based on it?"
Deng Lingzi's half-closed eyes suddenly opened, and his sharp eyes shot out from his eye sockets, as if they could penetrate into his chest.
"Teacher, that strange book called "Tiangong Kaiwu", the disciple only briefly glanced at the illustrations and did not understand the text, but judging from the skills, it is not like the current popular skills..."
Having said this, he paused and realized that his expression was wrong, so he hesitated and said: "No...it's not just a popular technique at the moment, it should be an unprecedented technique..."
Hearing this, Deng Lingzi smiled slightly: "Mo Feng, your voice is trembling and your eyes are evasive. How can you have the demeanor of the old master of the Mo family? To be honest, is there any hidden meaning in your judgment?"
"Teacher, no, giant."
Mo Feng suddenly panicked and blurted out: "We, the Mo family, are definitely no match for him and cannot defeat him!"
"Mo Feng!"
Deng Lingzi's face darkened, and he shouted: "Do you think so about the politics of the King of Qin?"
"Teacher, Mo Feng feels that Qin Wangzheng's methods are not as good as his. If you look at Confucianism, you will know that Qin Wangzheng will never come up with such methods!"
"The way of heaven is long, and the world is vast. Those who do good governance will prosper, and those who do bad governance will perish. Everything in the world cannot be judged by personal judgment. Mo Feng, you are in trouble."
"Teacher, I..."
Mo Feng opened his mouth but stopped talking.
Deng Lingzi sighed: "Disciples, if it weren't for this Confucian matter, I'm afraid I would have gone out in person and started a war!"
"However, this matter about Confucianism has sounded the alarm for my Mohist family. After all, I am getting old!"
"I didn't expect that the Qin State would produce such an outstanding figure as Young Master Hao. His political discussions are incisive and original, and his methods are novel and effective. I feel that the Qin State will rise like the rising sun!"
"Why did the teacher say this? That Young Master Hao..."
Mo Yu Bu angrily spoke, but was interrupted by Deng Lingzi waving his hand.
I saw him slowly unfolding the newspaper, laughing and saying: "I can die if I hear the truth in the morning, no regrets!"
"Teacher, these are the words of Confucius!" Mo Feng said with a smile.
Deng Lingzi smiled secretly: "Confucius said so much, if you don't listen, you will perish!"
As soon as he finished speaking, all the disciples burst into laughter.
As the saying goes, some people are happy and some are sad.
Similar situations are not the same among hundreds of schools of thought.
