Mencius's concept of people-oriented benevolent government is completely contrary to the idea of absolute monarchy under centralized power strengthened by Zhu Yuanzhang.

After all, Zhu Yuanzhang believes in the concept of "the king lets the minister die, and the minister does not die and is disloyal", and you Confucian scholars talk about the theory of "the king respects the minister and is loyal, and the king is disrespectful and the minister rebels", which is obviously hitting the muzzle of the gun, are we not good enough for you, you can rebel casually?

What are the three outlines and five constants? Where is ethics? What is the righteousness of the monarch and the minister?

Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang rejected Mencius precisely because he believed that the concept of benevolent government propagated by Confucianism was different from the concept of government at that time, so it was necessary to suppress the thoughts of Confucian scholars in the world.

Song Lian burst into tears: "After the minister finished speaking, the saint was furious, and said that if this old man is today, how can he spare me a knife?"

Zhu Biao's expression was a little embarrassed, what should I do if my irascible father wants to cut someone,

Song Lian continued: "The minister persuaded a few words, but the saint ignored it, and ordered people to go to the Temple of Literature to remove Mencius's tablet, and the old minister had no choice, so he hurried to the East Palace, and asked His Royal Highness to persuade it." ”

Zhu Biao didn't want to see Song Lian crying, his teacher had always been elegant and magnificent, and it was the first time he saw Song Lian crying.

But it is understandable, after all, this matter spread to Shilin, and Song Lian's reputation in this life was ruined, they would not care about anything else, they would only say that Song Lian, the first horseman, was vainly a great Confucian, and the prelude to the king could not keep Mencius's tablet, and he should thank the world with death!

Zhu Biao persuaded a few words, and then asked Liu Jin to send him out of the palace to go home to recuperate, but the old man was almost out of breath.

Zhu Biao returned to the Wenhua Hall and took out Mencius, flipped through a few pages, he felt that things were not so simple, Zhu Yuanzhang was not a reckless man, he was a qualified emperor, and it was impossible to move the tablet of the Confucian Temple because of a moment of anger.

This reminded him of what happened when he was still fighting in the grassland, Zhu Yuanzhang once issued an edict in a court meeting and said: "The Confucian Temple is released in the Spring and Autumn Period, and it stops in Qufu, and the world does not need to be worshipped", that is to say, the implementation scope of the Confucian ceremony is limited to one county in Qufu, and it does not have to be transmitted to other regions. ”

As a result, there was an uproar in the government and the opposition, and Qian Tang, the secretary of the Criminal Department at that time, directly said: "Confucius has taught for eternity, and the world respects his teachings, so the world has to worship Confucius, and the gift of retribution cannot be abolished." ”

The rest of the people also took turns to play, among which Song Lian also actively participated, and finally Zhu Yuanzhang withdrew the edict, and Zhu Yuanzhang did not blame anyone, including Qian Tang, and transferred him to the right capital imperial history.

Zhu Yuanzhang is not used to Confucianism, he knows, but he didn't expect that this time there would be a sudden attack, although Mencius is not as good as Confucius, but he is also a Confucian sub-sage, and has been respected by the people of the world for many years.

Zhu Biao shook his head, he still felt that it was better to talk to his father, so he led people to the imperial study, and when he arrived at the door, he saw Mao Xiang come out quickly, and saw that his expression was very urgent, and he hurriedly bowed to Zhu Biao and walked out quickly.

Liu Jin stayed outside, Zhu Biao walked in by himself, and saw Zhu Yuanzhang standing in the room with his hands behind his back, Zhu Biao bowed and saluted: "The son sees his father." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at his son and said, "Where did Song Lian go?" ”

Zhu Biao straightened his waist and said: "Father really scared him this time, and Master Song cried profusely. ”

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed: "Song Lian is a literati in the end, and the most important thing is still his useless name." ”

Zhu Biao didn't say anything, Song Lian is also an old man who follows Zhu Yuanzhang, but for so many years, he has been a bachelor of Hanlin, and his official position has not been high, because he values his reputation too much, if it weren't for Zhu Biao's affection, Song Lian would not be qualified to be the chief examiner of the imperial examination.

The father and son found a place to sit down, and Zhu Biao asked: "Your move this time has scared the son-in-law, and tomorrow's morning court will probably be very lively." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang leaned back in the chair and said: "We just want to see their attitude, the more they defend us, the more we have to start, the way of Confucius and Mencius has long been outdated, we have to stand up Zhu Xi." ”

Cheng Zhu Lixue, Zhu Biao had a headache after listening to it, in fact, since the Yuan Dynasty, science has become the mainstream, although Zhu Xi has not been treated as courteous as Confucius and Mencius for his own reasons, but his status is also very high.

And now Zhu Yuanzhang's intention is to pull down Confucius and Mencius, let them be like Zhu Xi, use their learning to disrespect their people, and let the literati of the world get rid of their spiritual leaders, so as to consolidate the imperial power.

Zhu Biao's attitude towards science is very correct, after all, he has also learned this for so many years, in fact, science is not a stupid concept, this is a summary of the spiritual civilization of an era, at least at that time it was extremely advanced.

We all know that true philosophy is the spiritual essence of our own time, which can effectively guide people to understand and transform the world, but science has its historical limitations and class limitations.

The reason why Zhu Yuanzhang likes him is also very simple, Cheng Zhu Lixue has established a set of strict hierarchical order, and their "Heavenly Principles" are the three outlines and five constants of monarchs, ministers, fathers, fathers, sons, and sons, which must be vigorously maintained. Anyone who violates this principle of heaven is an evil "human desire" that will knock him to the ground and step on 10,000 feet.

From the perspective of later generations, this is undoubtedly backward and feudal, imprisoning people's minds, but if you look at it from the perspective of the emperor, then you will find that the emergence of Cheng Zhu Lixue is in line with the increasingly strong imperial rule, which is simply tailored for the ruling class.

Zhu Biao is very conflicted in his heart, he also needs to strengthen the imperial power, what he wants to do must integrate all the forces of the country, only in this way can he lay the foundation for China for eternity.

The limitations of science are very great, and once it is vigorously promoted, with the eight-share system of taking scholars, the literati will gradually become groveling, insensitive, cowardly, selfish, conformist, and obedient slaves.

It will also inevitably make the dynasty embark on the road of decay, if it is about the imprisonment of the world's thinking, the suppression of the spirit and the gnashing of the soul, for thousands of years, there is no equal.

Zhu Biao said to his father: "The son wants to go to the early court tomorrow." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and nodded, his will needs to be inherited by his son, and Zhu Biao did not come to persuade him to respect Kong Meng, which made him very satisfied, they are emperors, and the emperor only needs to worship himself in his heart, and must not let others press on his head, if there is, then he will be smashed!

Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a while and said, "Just watch it tomorrow, don't speak." “

Zhu Biao nodded, this is Lao Zhu is afraid that he will be criticized, after all, he has his own mud legs, and if he doesn't respect Kong Meng, he will respect it, and no one dares to say anything, but Zhu Biaowen is famous and young, so it's not good to show disrespect to Kong and Meng so early.

Zhu Specimen didn't plan to say anything, and the suppression of Kong Meng needed to be gradual.

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