Yang Bo didn't know how to answer Zhang Juzheng's question, or couldn't answer His Majesty the Emperor's seemingly ignorant question.
Children's truth is the most hurtful, and sincerity is the greatest nirvana.
The ten-year-old host lamented that Yang Bo was a gentleman in the past, and also lamented the various villainous behaviors Yang Bo has done in order to safeguard the interests of the Jin Party in the present.
Distinguished by virtue, a gentleman and a villain talk to each other, but the gentleman is also Yang Bo, and the villain is also Yang Bo.
"Alas." Yang Bo could only sigh heavily. He could not answer this question.
If you say you are a villain, you are denying your past. If you say you are a gentleman, you are denying your present. No matter how you answer, it is self-contradictory.
The last journey of his life ended like this, leaving Yang Bo a little at a loss.
Looking at Yang Bo, Zhang Juzheng knew that Yang Bo was in a dilemma now. He would tell everything about the banquet in detail. Now the discussion of whether Yang Bo is a gentleman or a villain is just an example. It is Yang Bo. The problem is not Yang Bo himself.
"The metaphysical is Tao, the metaphysical is tool. Now let's discuss this issue metaphysically. How should I answer this question?" Zhang Juzheng said with a frown. In terms of knowledge, this is the first time in so many years that Zhang Juzheng has such a serious problem. doubts.
Yang Bo thought for a while and said: "This is the reason why I refuse to agree to you. Above knowledge, the master comes first. Your understanding of the Tao is already far above mine. If you can't answer the question, I will answer it even more." Unable to answer, if I go to the Wenhua Hall to hold a banquet, I will just lose my face again."
When Yang Bo was teaching the young emperor to read, he could only keep talking vaguely and talking about him. When your Majesty asked about the rules, he could only tell the facts. When your Majesty asked about the facts, he could only tell the rules. That would not make him a traitorous minister. ?
Zhang Juzheng is very lonely, both in knowledge and in state affairs. In terms of knowledge, the only one who can sit down and discuss things with Zhang Juzheng now is Yang Bo.
"Let's start with the discussion about knowing." Zhang Juzheng sat up straight. He planned to discuss it with Yang Bo. He had a vague answer in his heart, but he didn't know how to describe it. The more he argued, the clearer the answer became.
Yang Bo could still tell him a few words. Those Confucian scholars in the Hanlin Academy were able to remove the unity of knowledge and action, leaving only the knowledge of conscience. They understood the knowledge of conscience as: as long as there is a conscience, everything will be fine. .
This kind of metaphysical philosophy of mind is not in line with practice at all. Wang Yangming emphasized the importance of action more than once. If he had known that future generations would understand his philosophy of mind like this, he would have wished that he had not pushed the philosophy of mind into something that does not belong to the realm of practice. its height.
On May 24th, the moon is like a tooth rising out of Dongshan Mountain, stars are shining brightly in the sky, the spring breeze is blowing the branches and leaves of hackberry and willow trees with a slight coolness, and the hanging ribbon is swinging in the wild goose pond, causing waves of ripples. The shadow of the moon in the water was scattered, and the sound of the banhu and bangdi from the theater was carried into the Wenchang Pavilion along the spring breeze.
Zhang Juzheng kept tapping his fingers on the table and said: "Sending a mayfly to the heaven and earth is a drop in the ocean. I mourn the brief moment of my life and envy the infinity of the Yangtze River. This is Su Shi's "Ode to the Former Red Cliff"."
"We are like mayflies in the vast world, as small as a millet in the vast sea. We lament that our life is only a short moment, and envy the endless flow of the Yangtze River. We have witnessed several vicissitudes of life and witnessed many heroes."
"Knowledge is our understanding of the infinite principle of all things. This understanding, in my opinion, has two aspects."
"The first aspect is metaphysical. All things are isolated from each other, one-sided, static, and unchangeable. It seems that the infinite principle of all things should be like this from the beginning of its existence. For example, we are still using Qin's method to manage politics. , Use Confucianism to cultivate yourself."
Yang Bo thought again and again before speaking: "Dong Zhongshu once said that the great origin of Tao comes from heaven. If heaven does not change, Tao will not change. This is consistent with Bai Gui's idea."
This knowledge is a noun, cognitive knowledge.
Zhang Juzheng is not talking nonsense. For hundreds of generations, Qin law has been used to manage politics, and all generations have used Confucianism to cultivate moral education. It seems that it has always been like this, but it has always been like this, right?
Zhang Juzheng continued: "Secondly, our understanding of the infinite principles of all things is physical, and is an experience gained through practice. We find that all things are connected to each other, in motion, and changing with each passing day. It seems that the infinite principles of all things are like the water of the Yangtze River. If the water has no permanent shape, then the principles are not permanent."
"All things are connected to each other. The moon in the water is the reflection of the moon in the sky. The moon in the water is scattered by the ripples caused by the willow leaves. The swing of the willow leaves is caused by the wind. The willow tree planted by the water is my original Plant it when you enter Beijing."
"Infinite things, one thing and another, are interconnected and influence each other."
Yang Bo looked at the dispersed moon shadow in the wild goose pond again. It was already very different. He seemed to have a new understanding of the infinite principle of all things.
Yang Bo thought for a long time before he said: "The sky is constantly changing, and the Tao is also constantly changing. One yin and one yang are called Tao. What follows is goodness, and what is achieved is nature. One cannot be fixed as a fixed image, and one cannot be given a name. Yes, it is true."
Zhang Juzheng continued: "Metaphysics, the books of sages, the inscriptions on the heart, the virtues of benevolence, and all physics are the process of our understanding of the infinite principles of all things. Nothing can stand against a solid shield."
"From a physical perspective, practice it, see what you see, observe what you get, and observe what you get. It is a sharp spear that can trap everything."
"What's the difference between an impenetrable shield and an all-conquerable spear? When a sharp spear pierces a strong shield, sparks will be thrown out, and when practical practice collides with metaphysical knowledge, doubts will arise. When we solve these doubts, Our understanding of the principles of all things will become clearer.”
When Yang Bo heard this, his eyes flashed, and he said with considerable approval: "Bai Gui is one of the greatest talents in the world. When he heard this, he suddenly became enlightened, like a enlightenment."
Zhang Juzheng continued: "The same is true for people, and the same is true for the country. If people do not resolve these doubts about cognition and practice, it will be in vain; the country will perish if it does not understand these doubts. The Han Dynasty, Qin and Tang Dynasty succeeded the Sui Dynasty, the Yuan Dynasty destroyed the Song Dynasty, "Ming-subi-yuan" is the great doubt caused by contradictions and the necessity of irreconcilability. It is also the great doubt caused by contradictions and the necessity of solution and reconciliation."
"Contradiction exists among all things. The great doubt of contradiction is where the infinite progress of all things lies."
Because the sharp spear of experience gained through down-to-earth practice has impacted the strong shield of inherent cognition, doubts will inevitably arise. If you think about these doubts and get the exact answers, you will not be confused and at a loss.
Similarly, there are various contradictions in the country. If the doubts caused by these contradictions cannot be eliminated, it will become inevitable for the Han Dynasty to Qin, the Tang Dynasty to succeed the Sui Dynasty, the Yuan Dynasty to destroy the Song Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty to replace the Yuan Dynasty. Likewise, this is also the process of resolving doubts.
Yang Bo hit his right palm hard with his left fist, and said quite excitedly: "It's reasonable, it's reasonable. Bai Gui's words are worth ten years of reading. That's it. It's true."
"So, is Yang Dazai a gentleman or a villain?" Zhang Juzheng asked the question back.
Obviously, Yang Bo's cognitive shield and practical spear conflicted. This was the source of Yang Bo's embarrassment in the court. Yang Bo could either transform upwards and become a gentleman, or choose to downwards and completely become a villain.
"So, I plan to pass the law test in Beijing, return home as an official, and pack everything." Yang Bo answered this question. He chose to escape, unable to solve the doubts in his heart, so he simply did not solve it.
"Is Dazai willing?" Zhang Juzheng asked with a frown. Yang Bo was evading and dodging. In this matter, Yang Bo chose to be a coward, which made Zhang Juzheng slightly disappointed.
Yang Bo smiled bitterly, shook his head slightly dejectedly and said, "I'm old, Bai Gui, I'm old."
The two of them sat in the Wenchang Pavilion, listening to the gurgling water and the cuckoos singing in the moon, watching the palace lanterns in the theater go out, the sound of people gradually disappearing, and the night slowly getting darker, and they looked at each other in silence.
"Dazai, are you here for Ma Gui, Ma Jin and others?" Zhang Juzheng asked Yang Bo's purpose.
"Exactly, I would like to ask Yuan Fu to show your support. Ma Gui and Ma Jin are brave and agile, good at using soldiers, and have many military exploits. They raided Bansheng, defended the capital, and guarded the border. They are temporary generals. It would be a pity to abandon them. , Yuan Fu, intends to enrich the country and strengthen the army. This killing of military meritorious generals may hurt the hearts of the soldiers." Yang Bo admitted that he came as a member of the Jin Party.
Zhang Juzheng shook his head and said: "I don't want to kill people. If I am the deputy general and deputy general of Xuanda, if I commit corruption, I can just pay the penalty and make meritorious service, but I can't go back to serve in Xuanda."
Bing Jing and Tan Jing are systemic corruption. This kind of systemic corruption has caused extremely serious damage to the administration of officials. However, Zhang Juzheng has no good solution. These are all old diseases. If His Majesty is young and strong, Zhang Juzheng He can still take care of it, but His Majesty is still in his prime, so Zhang Juzheng cannot move.
You, Zhang Juzheng, are in charge of the cabinet, and you are the minister of assistant and bi. You are responsible for life and death, and you have great power. You not only want power, but you also want fame, and you also want a good reputation. What are you going to do?
"Dazai still has to restrain Wang Chonggu and Zhang Siwei. If they cause trouble again, you can't blame me for being ruthless." Zhang Juzheng said seriously.
When Yang Bo talked about this, he shook his head and said: "Yan Shifan is Yan Song's biological son. Yan Song can't restrain them. How can I, an old man who wants to become an official, restrain them?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Juzheng could only shake his head and said, "That's true."
Yang Bo leaned forward and said, "Bai Gui, you are so obsessed with the country, how can you earn a living?"
"I know, I know, you don't care, but you can't help but care about your new law. Are you willing to let people perish and stop the government? I am not as knowledgeable as you, and I am not as noble as your ambitions, but I have thought of a way to make a living. "
"Oh? I'd like to hear the details." Zhang Juzheng looked at Yang Bo and frowned slightly.
"Haha, I know you care. It's useless for you to appease the Jin Party. If it was useful, you would have promised me to be my in-laws." Yang Bo leaned on the back of his chair and said with a smile: "The authorities are confused, and those who watch are clear. Bai Gui Being in the middle of the game, I don’t notice anything different.”
"Actually, Bai Gui's method of finding a career is far away and right in front of you. It's your Majesty."
"Although your Majesty is ten years old, he already has the image of a master. We are a great Ming Dynasty. Your Majesty is willing to protect Bai Gui. Bai Gui can be honored and honored. Some people will be humiliated! If that insidious person knows that your Majesty is assassinating the king and killing him. I have to be wise, I don’t know if I will regret it.”
Zhang Juzheng was slightly doubtful, and then smiled. It is indeed true. Your Majesty has great ambitions and is a great blessing to the country.
"There is something that requires Dazai Yang's cooperation." Since Zhang Juzheng let Ma Gui, Ma Jin and others go without going too far, there were conditions.
