Chapter 11 Thoughts
Li Si naturally couldn't know that Lu Yunzhou had thought of him crookedly in his heart, and seeing that Lu Yunzhou was generous and did not pursue it, he breathed a sigh of relief, and his good impression of Lu Yunzhou in his heart suddenly grew.
Lu Yunzhou invited with a smile: "Changyinglou is afraid that it is already empty at this time, and there are only a few of us left at this moment, if the two senior brothers haven't finished breakfast, why don't we join us?" ”
Duan Heng, Xie Ziyuan and Zhao Pu on the side also invited the two of them with a smile.
Li Si said happily: "This is very good, Senior Brother Han and I haven't eaten yet, so let's bother!" ”
Han Fei arched his hand and said, "More...... Thank you, in the next ...... Han...... Han fei. ”
Lu Yunzhou didn't expect to meet another celebrity through the ages, and said in surprise: "You are the Korean Han Feizi who integrates the theories of law, art, and potential, and integrates the great achievements of legalists?" ”
This time it was Li Si and Han Fei's turn to be surprised, Han Fei was in front of strangers, he didn't have the calmness and calmness in front of Li Si and Xunzi, he stuttered even more, his face turned red, and he held back a sentence for a long time: "No...... Don't dare to be! ”
Suddenly, Duan Heng, Xie Ziyuan and Zhao Pu on the side looked sideways, they had also heard the name of Han Fei, the eldest disciple of Xunzi, and knew that Han Fei was a talented person, but they didn't expect that Han Fei not only looked ordinary, but also had such a serious stutter, and they were suddenly a little disappointed in their hearts, and they had a feeling that meeting was not as good as being famous.
Li Si hurriedly helped Senior Brother out of the siege, and said curiously: "Senior Brother Qi seems to know my Senior Brother Han Fei very well?" Recently, I did hear that Senior Brother wanted to write a book to expound his thoughts, combining law, art, and potential, how did Senior Brother Qi know? ”
Han Fei also nodded again and again on the side, but he couldn't speak, which made people feel sorry for him!
Lu Yunzhou secretly said that he had leaked his mouth, and hurriedly made a haha to cover up the past, and changed the topic: "I also heard what others said, two senior brothers, please sit down." ”
Although Li Si and Han Fei were strange in their hearts, seeing that Lu Yunzhou was vague, they didn't want to ask too much, so they thanked them, then returned to their original seats and served food, and sat in the positions of Chen Kexing and Sun Fuwu before, and Xie Ziyuan on the side enthusiastically moved the meat soup on their side to the middle, and everyone ate together.
Lu Yunzhou also introduced his three friends to Li Si and Han Fei!
All of them are young people, but after a while, they chatted together, talked very happily, had a good time, and exchanged ideas, and each of them gave birth to a sense of confidant.
The prosperity of Chinese cuisine began in the Song Dynasty, the food of the Warring States Period was still very simple, the staple food was mainly millet and soybeans, that is, small rice and soybeans, the cooking method was mainly steamed, the dishes were simple, bland and tasteless, Lu Yunzhou from later generations was naturally not used to eating, just barely filling his stomach, so he stopped, and secretly decided in his heart that he wanted to popularize the food of later generations to this era, otherwise it would be difficult to swallow these original flavored foods all the time.
Li Si opened his mouth and said: "Senior Brother Qi, I heard you mention Senior Brother Han's view of the combination of law, technique, and potential, I think you know something about the Legalist, but I don't know what you think of the Legalist?" ”
Hearing Li Si's question, the others also turned their attention to Lu Yunzhou.
Lu Yunzhou knew that in front of the two greatest Legalists in this era, if he didn't show some ability, he wouldn't get their real respect, so he smiled and said: "I agree with some of the Legalists' propositions, agree with the rule of law, but I don't agree with the harsh punishment of the government, and I don't think the law is just a tool to maintain the authority of the superiors, I think the law should be a rule that everyone abides by, and the Son of Heaven should be guilty of the same crime as the common people if he violates the law!" ”
As soon as this remark came out, everyone was shocked, Lu Yunzhou came from later generations, and the concept of equality for all people has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, but in the class society of the Warring States, such a theory of equality is earth-shattering!
Li Si exclaimed: "The Son of Heaven broke the law and committed the same crime as the common people, Senior Brother Qi is so courageous, Li Si admires!" It's just that...... It's not that our legalists are brutal, but if we don't have to punish them severely, how can we make the people obey the law? If it is not used to maintain the authority of the superiors, how can the superiors be able to implement the policies of the Legalists? ”
Li Si is worthy of being one of the most outstanding figures of Legalism in this era, and the questions raised are all based on practical considerations, not empty theories!
However, after 2,000 years of development in the East and the West, the legal system has long been perfected and matured, and these problems have of course been solved long ago!
Lu Yunzhou said with a smile: "We all know that when the river is flooding, it is better to block it than to dredge, in fact, if you want the people to abide by the law, you don't necessarily need to blindly make them afraid and afraid, if the law can become a weapon to protect the people's lives and property, let them feel that the existence of the law is beneficial to them, and when they encounter unfair things, they can use the weapon of the law to protect their rights and interests." If this can be done, then everyone will spontaneously support and obey the law, without the need for the coercion of the rulers. ”
When Li Si and Han Fei heard this, they were both shocked, this was a field they had never set foot in, but after thinking about it, they both felt that it made sense.
Duan Heng, Xie Ziyuan and Zhao Pu on the side also fell into deep thought, Duan Heng and Xie Ziyuan, as Confucian disciples, were naturally inseparable from the Legalists, but Lu Yunzhou's words made it difficult for them to refute the idea.
In the society that Lu Yunzhou built for them, it seems that the country is stable and the people live in peace.
Lu Yunzhou smiled slightly and continued: "As for the second point, I think that the existence of law is naturally to serve the ruler and is the embodiment of the will of the ruling class--"
Hearing this, everyone looked at Lu Yunzhou in surprise, not understanding how he overturned his idea again.
Lu Yunzhou said with a smile: "Although this is the case, the law cannot only be used to maintain the superiors and become a tool for the ruling class to exert authority, because then the authority and credibility of the law will be lost!" You must know that the greater the oppression, the greater the resistance, the people are resentful, and when the people's resentment boils, they will even rise up and overthrow the regime. A system can only be stably maintained if it conforms to the interests of the majority of the people, otherwise the people's hearts will be rebellious, and it will be the time of the country's destruction! I believe that the law should have four basic characteristics: fairness, justice, openness, and sharing! Therefore, I think that the Son of Heaven should be guilty of the same crime as the common people when he breaks the law! ”
Lees muttered, "Only if it is in the interests of the majority...... When the people's hearts are rebellious, it is the time when the country is destroyed...... Fairness, justice, openness, and sharing...... Is this possible? Don't...... Were we all wrong before? ”
Han Fei was shocked, he actually stood up and bowed to Lu Yunzhou, Lu Yunzhou hurriedly got up to help him, but heard Han Fei say inarticulate excitedly: "Han ...... Han Fei, please...... Baizi...... Mentor is a teacher! ”
Lu Yunzhou was surprised in his heart, and hurriedly helped him up, and said, "Senior Brother Han, we are just exchanging opinions with each other, there is no need to be like this!" ”
Han Fei was stunned for a moment, stood up straight, and glanced at Lu Yunzhou deeply, a pair of extremely divine eyes were shining, but he couldn't speak.
Duan Heng sighed on the side: "Qi Yu, I didn't expect you to be from the Fa family, you hid too deep before!" ”
Xie Ziyuan said: "I have always disagreed with the theory of the Legalists, but what Senior Brother Qi said is very reasonable, this is a policy for the benefit of the people!" ”
Lu Yunzhou couldn't cry or laugh, when did he say that he was a Legalist?
Lu Yunzhou said helplessly: "I'm not a Legalist!" ”
Duan Heng stared: "You said a lot of theories about governing the country according to law, and you also said that you are not a legalist?" ”
Lu Yunzhou spread his hands and said: "I'm really not, what I advocate is the spirit of the rule of law, which is different from the theory of Legalism, and there are beneficial elements in all of the hundreds of schools, and there are also places that are out of place, I advocate dialectics, take its essence, and remove its dross, as long as it conforms to the principle of practicality, no matter which one I agree with!" ”
Zhao Pu calmly concluded: "Then you are a miscellaneous family." ”
Lu Yunzhou reluctantly raised his hands in surrender: "Okay, which one do you think I am, that's which one!" ”
Duan Heng couldn't help but say: "I still don't agree with the Legalists, Zi said: For politics and morality, such as Beichen, live in its place and the stars arch over." If all the people in the world practice etiquette and music, and advocate benevolence, righteousness and filial piety, then there is no need for any law at all, and the world can be peaceful! If everyone follows the Legalist way and takes interests as the starting point in everything, it will only make the people cunning and the country will be more difficult to govern! ”
Xie Ziyuan also nodded in agreement on the side.
Li Si retorted: "The current era is no longer the same as that of King Wen and King Wu, and our Legalist views are only based on practical needs!" When countries are attacking at war, which country is not out of consideration of interests, is it reasonable for Confucianism to talk about benevolence, righteousness and morality with them? Not to mention the upper echelons of various countries, even ordinary people, who only care about the problem of having enough to eat, can you talk about etiquette and pleasure with the poor who are hungry? ”
Xie Ziyuan was unconvinced: "Even if the poor have parents and brothers, they also know that filial piety to their parents, respect for their brothers, and care for their younger generations, this is etiquette, how can they say that they don't understand etiquette?" ”
Seeing that they were arguing fiercely, Lu Yunzhou hurriedly played a round and said: "Actually, what you said is very reasonable, you see, we can't drive away all the pigs in the world just because we love to eat mutton, right?" In fact, law and morality can coexist, the law should become the bottom line of morality, use the rule of virtue to manage the gentleman, and use the rule of law to restrain the villain, it's as simple as that! ”
As soon as these words came out, everyone stared at him in amazement!
Zhao Pu laughed out loud and said, "Look, I'll just say that Qi Yu is a miscellaneous family!" ”
Duan Heng muttered, "The law is the bottom line of morality...... Use the rule of virtue to manage the gentleman, and use the rule of law to restrain the villain......" muttered in his mouth, his eyes getting brighter and brighter.
Li Si sighed: "Listening to your words, it is better to read for ten years, Li Si only heard the avenue today, and he knew that more than 20 years ago, he actually lived in vain!" ”
Han Fei looked at Lu Yunzhou with blazing eyes, and the light of wisdom flashed in those eyes.
"Hah!" But hearing Duan Heng laugh out loud, he sighed: "I finally know how to get along with my father, Ziyuan, I'm going home today!" ”