Chapter 290 On Confucianism, Law, and the World

Ci Song glanced at Ning Pingan, and then gave his answer: "Mr. Han, I don't know much about this cousin, and I don't know the young man in black, but at least I can confirm that he is not Our students from Yan Sheng Academy.”

Hearing this, Han Yan just nodded slightly. He just asked casually and did not expect to get the answer from Ci Song.

"Speaking of which, that young man has a kingly aura. I learned some Taoist people-viewing techniques when I was young. The kingly aura in his life is so hot that he can be said to be a born king. And..."

Han Yan did not continue speaking, but looked at Ci Song and others with a strange expression.

"Mr. Han, if you have anything to say, it doesn't matter." Ci Song saw the strange look in Han Yan's eyes and said.

"It's nothing, I was just thinking that it would be a great blessing to live like this in a princely family." Han Yan explained to everyone with a smile.

Ci Song just nodded slightly and said softly: "Maybe, after all, the world's princes are separated, with different writing styles, different weights, different chariot tracks, different horses with different hooves, and different languages. It is a pity for the world that they are like one country."

"Haha, what you said is very good, little friend. It is indeed a pity that the princes of the world are separated and working on their own affairs. If a country can really end this troubled times, even if it is not my country, South Korea, it will be great." Han Yan stroked his beard And laugh.

"At least, if the world is unified, the human race can act as one, and then the people of the world can resist the disasters of alien races together."

"Teacher, we all think so too. It's just that the conflicts in the world need an opportunity to change. What we young disciples can do now is to improve our knowledge and contribute to our school and the vassal countries as soon as possible. Make suggestions and do your best.”

Shang Wuliang also said that in the world today, South Korea is in the most embarrassing situation. Although it has a strong military, it cannot exert its full strength due to its small territory.

In the early years, the ancestor of Shang Wuliang, the Legalist Shang Yang, was not reused in Korea, so he went to Daliang to assist the then King of Liang and implement reforms, which eventually made Daliang's national power rise to the top of the Seven Kingdoms, although Shang Yang's outcome was not the same in the end. Okay, but Shang Yang's reform did make great contributions to Daliang by relying on Legalist methods.

In fact, all countries are learning the ways of Legalism, but apart from Daliang and South Korea, there are no other countries that can truly apply the essence of Legalism.

"Han Sheng has a saying: A country is neither always strong nor always weak. If those who follow the law are strong, the country will be strong; if those who follow the law are weak, the country will be weak. But today, all countries are governed by Confucianism.

It’s just that Confucianism governs the country by virtue and cannot play a real role. Nowadays, all the princes in the world are in constant conflict because of Confucianism. "

Han Yan sighed. He had his own opinions on the general trend of the world.

"Mr. Han, in your opinion, how should the world be governed?" Shang Wuliang also sighed and spoke slowly.

"I have studied Legalism since I was a child, but I have to admit that Confucianism still has merits. Legalism is based on law, is indifferent to human feelings, and governs the country strictly. If it is in a time of war, Legalism can save the world. . Confucianism pays attention to benevolence, justice, propriety, wisdom and trust, and governs the country with virtue. If it is in a peaceful age, Confucianism can also ensure peace in the world. "

"If we can combine Confucianism and Legalism into one, with Confucianism as the skin and Legalism as the bone, perhaps the world will be safe and the family and country will be strong."

Han Yan slowly expressed his opinions and did not shy away from anything. After all, he was already an old man with one foot in the coffin, and he had already looked down on many things. If the current dean of Han Sheng Academy was not his junior, he would Now he has long been living in seclusion in the mountains and forests, living a life of wandering clouds and wild cranes.

Ci Song on the other side was shocked when he heard Han Yan's answer, because in later generations, during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, although hundreds of schools of thought were deposed and Confucianism was respected only, the fact is that as Mr. Han said, Confucianism is the skin of the , Legalism is the backbone, Confucianism and Legalism are combined, the king's way is domineering, legalist reforms are implemented, and Confucian education is promoted. This is the foundation of the prosperous age of the Han Dynasty.

"Mr. Han's words are truly the most reasonable principles in the world. Although I am a disciple of Confucianism, I deeply believe this."

Ci Song cupped his hands at Han Yan and said, no wonder his teacher, who is so arrogant, has such a high opinion of him. Just talking to him these few words is enough to show the old man's far-sightedness.

"Little friend, if you have your own opinions, you might as well speak up and listen."

Han Yan looked at Ci Song with a hint of curiosity on his face.

"Mr. Han, in my opinion, the disputes in the world are all due to the lack of kingship among the princes. They are overbearing and do their own affairs and cannot be unified. They have nothing to do with Confucianism. What these troubled times need is a person who carries the destiny of the whole world. The king of.”

Ci Song slowly expressed his views. He had his own opinions on the general trend of the world.

"My friend, what you said is wrong. The conflicts in the world are not due to the lack of kingship and tyranny of the princes, but because everyone in the world has desires and greed in their hearts, which leads to constant conflicts in the world. Confucianism, He is his accomplice. As for the king you mentioned, he must have his own desires."

After hearing Ci Song's words, Han Yan shook his head and spoke slowly.

"Mr. Han, desire and greed are the foundation of human nature. If you want to unify the world, you must have a king to appear and use hegemonic means to suppress the princes of the world. After that, the country will be governed by Confucianism and Legalism. Only by governing the country with Tao can we truly realize the unification of the world.”

After Ci Song heard Han Yan's words, he did not give up his opinion, but continued to elaborate on his point of view.

"My friend, you are wrong. The disputes in the world are the disputes of people's hearts. If you want to unify the world, it is far from being done by a so-called king."

Han Yan shook his head disapprovingly after hearing Ci Song's words.

"Mr. Han, my remarks are based on the current situation, not just empty talk."

Ci Song looked at Han Yan and spoke slowly.

"Han Sheng said: A wise ruler is helped by the people, the close ones are united, the distant ones are desired by the name, and the respected ones are carried by the power. If the king you are talking about can do these, it is not impossible for him to rule the world."

Han Yan did not refute Ci Song's point of view this time, but based on what Ci Song said, he put forward Han Sheng's words and put forward his own opinion: "The person you are talking about can rule the country with the Confucian way, the Legalist way, and the Taoist way, then he can be called a king."

"Taoism?" Ci Song was slightly stunned. He did not quite understand the meaning of Han Yan's words.

"There is no absolute opposition between the Legalists and the Taoists. In fact, the Legalists' emphasis on slow change has different meanings from the Taoists' slow world. However, the Taoists' emphasis on self-cultivation and self-cultivation has the same effect as the Legalists' methods."

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