Chapter 57 Song Ne
Song Ne was not a perfect person. In He Xi's view, he was extreme and was just trying to gain fame, but he was definitely not a bad person. As he himself said, he has held himself to the teachings of Confucius and Mencius all his life, and he has nothing to say to others, and he has never regretted it for himself.
Such people probably cherish their own reputation the most.
Being slandered by what I have worked for my whole life.
He Xi didn't dare to think about what Song Ne would think.
And if Song Ne did not die and Zhu Yuanzhang took action himself, there would be no eggs left after the nest was overturned. The bloodline of the Song family was cut off.
He Xi felt that even if she were from Song Ne's perspective, she wouldn't know how to choose.
He Xi looked up at Zhu Yuanzhang, wanting to say something. Countless words swirled in He Xi's mouth and returned again.
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Qin Tianjian's judgment was correct.
Nanjing is indeed prone to thunderstorms in summer.
Within a few days, it was stormy and stormy. Thunder breaks out. Turn day into night.
Almost at the same time as there was thunder and rain, Zhu Yuanzhang summoned Song Ne into the palace, right in front of the burned-out Fengtianmen Square. There was no one in front of the square, which was more than a thousand steps wide. Countless officials took shelter from the rain in the corridor next to the square and watched.
Zhu Yuanzhang ordered them to come here to watch the ceremony.
Song Ne was in a small room next to the remaining corner door of Fengtian Gate. Facing the wire kite in front of me alone. Silent as wood.
Yes. Confucianism does not study natural science. Or don’t bother to study. However, even common sense still exists. When it thunders and rains, don't be at a high place or under a big tree. This is purely life experience.
Maybe I don't know why. But everyone knows how to do it.
Song Ne wondered what would happen if he flew the kite. In fact, there are some speculations.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang forced him into a corner.
Before, he said that lightning striking Fengtian Gate was God’s will. He can also be regarded as a person who cultivates his moral character, so the thunder will definitely not hit him. If he doesn't fly this kite, he will say that what he did before was wrong. But he would never say these words.
Without him, many Confucian scholar-bureaucrats do not really believe in any kind of divine connection. But they needed something to check the imperial power.
The emperor's power is unlimited. But if the country and the country are placed on one person, if this is extremely absurd, we must find a way to check and balance one or two. Otherwise it would be too dangerous. Zhu Yuanzhang's anti-corruption campaign killed tens of thousands of people. In the eyes of many scholar-bureaucrats, the consequences were already serious.
Even unbearable.
Of course, Zhu Yuanzhang was the founding king. The power is unmatched. That’s all. If you give up the induction of heaven and humans today. So how to check and balance future monarchs.
At that time, Song Ne was a sinner of Confucianism and a sinner of the world.
Song Ne sighed and said: "Confucius said to be benevolent, Mencius said to be righteous, but only when righteousness is exhausted, so benevolence is the most important, what do you mean by reading the books of sages? From now on, you can have no regrets."
Wen Tianxiang's utterances are the spiritual totems of countless Confucian scholars. Before dying, Song Ne thought about it over and over, and all he could think of were these thirty-two words. After saying this, Song Ne's eyes became firm.
"Dong dong" Suddenly there was a knock on the door outside.
Song Ne said: "No need to rush. I'll just go."
"I'm not urging you." The voice was He Xi's. He said: "Why don't you stop me? I want to have a few words with Mr. Song. Is that okay?"
Song Ne was silent for a while and said, "Come in."
He Xi pushed open the door and entered. He bowed to Song Ne and sat down in front of Song Ne.
Maybe he has already made up his mind. Maybe he's relieved. Facing He Xi at this moment, Song Ne was very calm and said, "Why, He Xi is here to see my joke?"
He Xi said: "No. I just want to know if Mr. Song knows the consequences of this time?"
Song Ne said: "Why don't you know? He probably died under the thunder."
He Xi said: "Master Song, are you willing to let me explain the principle of thunder? Why is this situation happening?"
"No need." Song Ne said: "I, Mr. Song, have lived for more than sixty years. Some things are still true. The reason why Fengtian Gate caught fire is because Fengtian Gate is surrounded by squares and is the tallest building around. Made of wood. It is dry in summer. When thunder and fire hit a high place, it is naturally out of control."
He Xi said: "This matter has nothing to do with His Majesty's lack of morality. Why should Mr. Song be persistent? Your Majesty has always valued Mr. Song's character and knowledge. Now go and admit your mistake to Your Majesty. I think Your Majesty will not blame you."
The reason why He Xi came here.
First, he still doesn't like this cruel political atmosphere. Guo Huan was executed, and even the three families of his family were implicated. He Xi did not blink an eye. After all, from ancient times to modern times, the people at the bottom have always hated corruption. Although He Xi felt that Guo Huan's sentence was a bit harsh. But one generation has its own decree.
Guo Huan died unjustly.
As for Song Ne, He Xi disliked him very much. But no matter how annoying he is, Song Ne will not be punished until death.
Secondly, Song Ne himself is also very influential. In particular, Song Ne was one of the few great Confucians born in the north. Represents the public opinion of many people in the north. If Song Ne is brought to his side. For He Xi, many things have become much easier to do.
That’s why He Xi went on today’s trip.
Song Ne smiled lightly and said: "You also said that Your Majesty values my knowledge and character. If I bow to Your Majesty, where is my knowledge? Where is my character?"
This sentence stopped He Xi.
Song Ne bowed his head to Zhu Yuanzhang, and the knowledge he insisted on became a joke. His character has always been erratic.
Song Ne said: "Fish is what I want; bear's paw is also what I want. You can't have both. You would give up fish and take bear's paw. Life is what I want; righteousness is also what I want." Yes. You can't have both, and you have to sacrifice your life for righteousness. Life is what I want, and what I want is more than life, so I don't want to get it; death is also what I hate, and what I hate is worse than the dead. Therefore, there is no cure for the disease. If the patient wants nothing more than life, why not use anything that can lead to life? What the patient hates is nothing more than the dead, so why not do anything that can cure the patient? That’s why Therefore, there is no use in life, so you can avoid troubles without doing anything. Therefore, what you want is more than the living, and what you hate is more than the dead. It is not only the sage who has this mind, everyone has it, and the sage has it. If you can, don’t lose your ears.”
Song Ne said this calmly. These words were very familiar to He Xi.
A passage from Mencius was also required to be recited by later generations when they went to school.
But at this moment, He Xi seemed to hear it again.
Song Ne's choice is also among them.
He Xi sighed, secretly feeling admiration in his heart.
A person can persist in a belief and persevere until death. Whatever that belief may be. Even enemies deserve respect. At this point, there is nothing more to say. He Xi stood up and saluted, preparing to leave.
Song Ne suddenly said: "Do you want to listen to me talk about your so-called new learning?"
He Xi's heart moved, she sat back and said, "I would like to hear the details."
He Xi has always wanted to promote the ideas of later generations in this era. Although there was progress, He Xi knew very well that he was relying on political power to enforce it. Without the support of Zhu Yuanzhang, the knowledge brought by He Xi would never have spread so fast.
Song Ne is a great contemporary scholar.
Yes, in the early Ming Dynasty, the Warring States period was just coming to an end, and many wastes were waiting to be revitalized. The way of learning was a little worse than in other periods of history. But no matter what, Song Ne's intellectual foundation is also very solid. There are naturally people in the world who can surpass Song Ne, but there are not many people.
Song Ne's judgment represents the views of a large number of people.
Song Ne said: "You did an excellent job on the topic of Northern Xinjiang. I admit that there is a way to govern the country. It's just that if you want to be a capable minister, it doesn't matter. But you are going the wrong way. You What you say is fallacy and heresy. It will mislead the world in the future."
After hearing this, He Xi felt very uncomfortable and said, "If Mr. Song stays, I will say this. Then I will leave."
Song Ne sneered and said, "You think I'm slandering you? Okay. If you think I'm slandering you, you can leave now. If you think someone is about to die, his words are good. Just stay and listen. Again. Or, if you don’t have any confidence in your knowledge, then just leave.”
