Chapter 9 Classics and History
Yilun Hall is very big.
As the main hall of the Imperial College. Own specifications.
It is a traditional beam-and-column structure with a width of seven rooms. More than 600 square meters, there is a small square paved with bluestone in front of Yilun Hall. Known as the Lingtai. There is a stone sundial. It is a building commonly used by the Imperial College for daily classes and other activities.
Today seems normal. But it was different for He Xi.
If before that, all He Xi had to face was Zhu Yuanzhang. Now he has to face this world.
Song Ne led He Xi to the Yilun Hall expressionlessly, then suddenly took two steps behind and said, "Please."
This was not the first time that Song Ne invited a great scholar to come here to give lectures. Because Zhu Yuanzhang attached great importance to the Imperial College. Therefore, Song Ne paid a visit when he had time and invited some great scholars, such as Song Lian, to come here to give lectures. Song Ne didn't think He Xi could tell anything.
His action was more of respect for any scholar who came here to give lectures, rather than He Xi's.
He Xi nodded. Enter Yilun Hall.
The students from the Imperial College downstairs have already taken their seats.
Song Ne taught harshly. Therefore, these prison guards are very obedient in public. The obedient one didn't even want to try someone in his twenties. These supervisors are certainly young. Most are in their teens, some are older. Already in his twenties and almost thirty years old.
This is because the Imperial College has restrictions on older students.
Otherwise, there would be more older supervisors here.
After all, the students here are fundamentally different from those of later generations. More like a reserve officer.
On weekdays, Song Ne would also say a few words to introduce who is coming. What achievements. But now Song Nazhi was sitting directly on the side of the academic officer's seat under the podium. Dozens of academic officers from the Imperial Academy were waiting here.
After Song Ne sat down, the Yi Lun Hall was quiet for a while, with no one speaking.
He Xi thought to herself: "It doesn't matter, it's just a class, isn't it? Just a few dozen people. Everyone below is a big cabbage, a big radish." He Xi quickly calmed down. He Xi said, "Dear classmates, I am He Xi, and I am He Wanzhi. Linjiang Fairy was written by me. Everyone has heard of it. It is the rolling water of the Yangtze River passing eastward."
It was as quiet as a cabbage and a radish down there.
However, the eyes of these cabbage radishes looking at He Xi were a little smart.
Obviously, Linjiang Immortal still brought him some fame.
However, under Song Ne's strict control, the Imperial College students were determined not to violate classroom disciplines. None of them even dared to move, let alone talk to them.
This made He Xi a little embarrassed. He thought to himself: "Cai Cai radish, cabbage radish." He said: "I am still young, so I dare not mislead you all. I have gained something in history, and I am willing to share it with you."
"What is history? I think the Six Classics are all history."
He Xi solemnly put forward a major proposition of his own.
Song Ne suddenly changed color. Said: "Absurd."
He Xi said without pretense at the same time: "Sir Song, why don't you come and tell me?"
Song Ne was trembling all over and finally stopped talking.
He Xi actually didn't know why Song Ne had such a big reaction. This is because He Xi does not understand the concept of the Six Classics as Histories. He just translated the word from his impression. It's just to pave the way for his next lecture.
But he didn't know that these four words were a reaction against Neo-Confucianism.
Because what is the attitude of Neo-Confucianism towards history? It advocates classics first and history second, advocating that scholars should read the classics first and look at history from the perspective of the classics’ meaning. Many people even say that reading history makes people ruined by history. Put history under Confucian classics.
It seems that I am also re-reading history, but the study of Confucian classics is profound and profound. Reading Confucian classics first means not reading history.
There were many scholars in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and they did not know who Emperor Qin and Han Wu were. This may not be the reason.
The Six Classics are all histories, which also eliminates the specialization of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. In Confucian classics, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were all emperors who far surpassed Emperor Qin and Emperor Wu of Han, and were the sage kings that all kings studied from. The reason why they say this is that they rely on ancient documents such as "Shang Shu".
The Six Classics are all histories, which eliminates the sacredness of the Six Classics and studies them in the same category as the Twenty-Three Histories.
In Song Ne's opinion, this kind of thing is simply treason. How can I bear it.
He Xi said: "Not only are the Six Classics all history, but all written materials can be used as historical materials. Similarly, some monuments and antiquities are also included in historical materials."
It can only be said that although He Xi studied hard. But there are still some shortcomings in Confucianism. Little did he know that the topic "The Six Classics Are All Histories" in his hand was a calamity material that could lead to a fight with Neo-Confucianism. After all, history has always played an important role in ancient China, and classics and history can often be juxtaposed.
There have always been many historians in history.
With the topic of history, it is easy to find some allies. Do more on your own side.
Unfortunately, He Xi didn't understand this. Instead, it explains modern history step by step.
In fact, He Xi doesn't have much knowledge of history. He just selected some from the books on his mobile phone and combined them with his own thoughts and impressions. His purpose today is to expand the boundaries of history and include all historical research into the scope of history.
The reason for this is to pave the way for Zhu Yuanzhang's transformation from ancient times.
Of course, this is also to maximize strengths and avoid weaknesses. If you really want He Xi to explain history books, He Xi really can't do it. But theoretically, expand the boundaries of history. Not going into specific details. It is most suitable for He Xi.
Lian Zining was listening below.
I didn't pay much attention to it. Just obey the arrangements of the Imperial College. But Ting Hexi reinterprets history from this perspective. Lian Zining felt his eyes lit up. I suddenly got to know history again. Unknowingly, his eyes became solemn.
The mentality of dealing with errands has changed to the attitude of students now admiring their teachers.
Liu Song didn't know how to look at He Xi at this moment.
Liu Song secretly said in his heart: "Nothing else. Today's words alone, in a thousand years, He Xi will be named above history. If I had known, He Xi would have such knowledge, what would I have worried about? It's just that He Xi He is too young, this should not be what he has studied. Yes. It must be his teacher. Yes, Zen Master Dazhi. I wonder what kind of person Zen Master Dazhi is who can teach such a disciple. I can’t wait to see him in this life."
History is a time-consuming subject.
After all, if nothing else, just getting familiar with the historical materials, it would take several years to get familiar with the vast amount of historical materials. In Liu Song's view, it can theoretically introduce the old and bring forth the new. It must be based on profound historical knowledge.
These can only be accumulated bit by bit over time.
At this moment, Song Ne looked at He Xi with admiration. I secretly thought in my heart: "The heart is bold but dangerous, the action is bold and firm, the words are false but arguable, the ugly is learned but also wise, the wrong is followed and bright. He must be punished."
Before, Song Ne was afraid of He Xi. But Song Ne was afraid of Zhu Yuanzhang, not He Xi himself. What he was afraid of was what attitude Zhu Yuanzhang expressed with He Xi. From this perspective, Song Ne's deal with He Xi was essentially to deal with Zhu Yuanzhang's tentacles. Instead of dealing with He Xi himself.
But Jin Hexi's knowledge made Song Ne very annoying. But he had to admit that it felt refreshing even for him to be self-contained.
But the more this happened, the more Song Ne could not spare He Xi.
At this moment, in Song Ne's opinion, He Xi really had some status as a Shaozhengmao in the world.
He Xi didn't know what these people were thinking. After all, this kind of serious classroom discipline prevented He Xi from getting any feedback. He could only continue teaching according to his own course. However, there is always lunch. He said: "We just talked about the scope of history, the basic research methods of history, and some concepts of archeology. If any students have questions, you can ask now."
There was some commotion among the supervisors below. He Xi looked at them and wanted to ask. But I don’t know how to ask. So he said, "Who wants to ask? Raise your hand."
As soon as He Xi said this, the hands raised below were like a small forest.
He Xi glanced around and chose one of the dozens of supervisors, not anyone else. It was Lian Zining. Said: "You."
Lian Zining said: "Sir, you have talked so much about history, but the students do not understand it. What is the purpose of history in your words? What is its meaning?"
