The meeting place was not the Imperial Palace, but the small courtyard of the Gu family.

At the beginning, there was no shortage of grandmasters from all over the world who were sent as 'gifts', and all of them came, exactly five.

"I've seen Your Excellency, I've seen Emperor Xia."

Seeing Gu Dan again, several Grandmasters seemed quite excited.

Especially after seeing Gu Dan's own appearance, how much he has not aged under the catalysis of the years, the blazing heat buried in his eyes is almost impossible to hide.

The longevity of the Grandmaster's one hundred and twenty years old is enough for mortals to look up to, but now, the Grandmaster also has someone to look up to.

"Several of them are the pillars of the country, so they don't have to be so polite."

Wang Mang nodded with a smile, without the arrogance of the emperor at all, "Over the years, you have worked hard and made great contributions to the Xia Dynasty, and your request will definitely not be ignored." ”

"Thank you, Your Excellency, thank you Emperor Xia!"

As soon as these words came out, several grandmasters were overjoyed.

On the way here, they had already thought that Gu Dan might have agreed, otherwise why bother to call them over again? Just send someone to talk to them, you can't just refuse in person and reprimand them again, right?

At this time, I really heard the affirmative answer from Wang Mang's mouth, and the excitement in my heart was already overflowing.

That's the way above the Grandmaster!

Not only is it that the money is not changed, but the hundred cities have to be a little later.

If you give someone more than 30 years of work, you can get a chance, and it can be regarded as the smoke of the ancestral grave.

"I don't know much about the Grandmaster, just talk about it."

Wang Mang praised several people for their hard work and high achievements, and then took the lead to leave.

There were only five Grandmasters left, looking at Gu Dan with a blank look in their eyes, and their eyes were full of longing.

"How many, but you want to find a way above the grandmaster?"

Gu Dan asked.

"Yes."

Even if he knew that the other party was asking some knowingly, Xue Wenjian didn't dare to be half a point of slackness, and nodded again and again.

"The grandmaster has reached the pinnacle of the earthly world, and the grandmaster can obtain all the glory and wealth, fame and fortune. As far as I know, you don't have any enemies you can't help but take risks with. In this case, we have reached the body of a grandmaster, and we are about to reach the limit, so why should we seek such a path? ”

Gu Dan asked again.

"Since the grandmaster is not the limit of the world, how can we be complacent? If you don't know, it's okay, now that you know, you're willing to give everything up to give it a try! ”

"Exactly! The grandmaster has been a master for so many years, and all the things that should be enjoyed in the world have long been tired of being enjoyed, and he is just waiting for death to live, since he knows that there is hope for continued progress, how can he stop? ”

"Chaowen said, it is okay to die at night. If I can get a glimpse of the scenery above the grandmaster before I die, I will be better than countless heroes in the world, and I am worthy of a trip to the world! ”

Several Grandmasters spoke one after another, their convictions extremely firm.

They are both gurus and seekers.

"Good!"

Gu Dan patted his palms gently, and a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes.

There are always people in this world who will challenge the peak, because the peak is there.

No matter how drunk and glorious he was before, when he saw hope, he was still willing to give it a go, which is commendable.

"I feel your heart. The path above the Grandmaster. I do have one here. ”

Gu Dan said seriously.

The ears of several grandmasters were eager to stand up, and they even unconsciously took a few steps forward, closer to Gu Dan, and closer to Gu Dan.

"But"

Gu Dan said: "The founder of this road did not go through that road either. I'm just picking up people's teeth and taking a small step forward, and even I don't have the confidence to succeed now. So, do you want to give it a try? ”

Several grandmasters glanced at each other, and they all saw the incomprehension in each other's eyes.

Gu Dan only made a little advance on that road, and he could overwhelm the Grandmaster, if he could really get through, how terrible would it be?

Is this a humble statement or a warning?

"I beg you to give us a chance, whether it is success or failure, life or death, it is all our own bidding."

Xue Wenjian was the first to react and hurriedly said.

"That's good."

Gu Dan nodded, and said: "This road was explored by the former Protector of the Great Moon, Elder Ji. It was a great shock to me, who was still a grandmaster at the time. But you must know that even Ji Lao, who discovered this road, also fell on this road.

If I can really surpass the Grandmaster casually, how can I continue to stop at the Grandmaster with Yu Lisheng and Xun Ke, who have a close relationship with me? ”

Several grandmasters were not stupid, and they understood the meaning of Gu Dan as soon as they heard it.

He's saying he's not hiding anything.

If that road is really safe, he will naturally let the closer and more trusting Yu Lisheng and Xun Ke go.

If they don't even want to share these two burdens, what are they for? Don't bother at all.

It is precisely because this road is completely unstable, and even fears for life, that it will always be hidden.

"Rest assured, we are well prepared and whatever happens, we will bring it upon us."

Xue Wenjian immediately said, and the rest of the sect masters also promised again and again.

If there really is a safe path above the Grandmaster, how big of a face do they have to dare to ask directly?

It was because that road was dangerous enough that they had a chance to try!

"In that case."

Gu Dan sighed softly and took out a booklet from his sleeve, which was the note that he had just finished writing, and that Ji Lao had left for the Innate Realm.

All kinds of speculations about the grandmaster are all in between.

As for the real notes, they have been burned by Cang, who was still a bear child, but fortunately, Gu Dan's memory is very good, and he can write it out word for word.

"You can read this book, but no one knows how to get there and how to get there."

Gu Dan handed the book over, "If any of you have made a decision after observing it, and you want to continue to impact that realm, remember to tell me, and I will go to observe." ”

"Thank you, Your Excellency!"

Xue Wenjian took the book with both hands, the book was obviously not big, but it was as heavy as a thousand pounds in his heart.

That's about the path above the Grandmaster!

"Everyone, please."

Gu Danmu got Ji Lao's notes, and several grandmasters who ran fast left quickly, as if they were worried that he would regret it, he shook his head a little helplessly, and stared at the vast and boundless sky, "Ji Lao, I have already done one thing that you asked me to do." ”

The torch has been passed down from generation to generation, and now he has passed on the fire of his predecessors.

It's just that the flames are scorching.

Good things can also be hot.

Even if he is Gu Dan, until now, he is not sure to impact the innate realm.

After all, the last time he watched Ji Lao impact the innate realm, he was too impressed, once he was bitten by a snake, how dare he set foot at will again?

For Xue Wenjian's several grandmasters, he can be regarded as benevolent and righteous, how to choose, only depends on themselves.

If they still want to give it a go, Gu Dan can also watch again and learn from it.

After having preparation and psychological expectations, especially after the strength itself has been greatly improved, how can the harvest be greater than the last time?

He still has a long time, so he is not in a hurry.

In the thirty-fifth year of the Xia Dynasty, Wang Mang once again issued an order to summon Xun Ke to take office.

This time, Xun Ke did not refuse.

Xun Ke, who was the secretary of the Ministry of Rites at the time, was no longer alone this time, he already had his own support, his own disciples, and even the support behind the family.

He said: If a person is rude, he will not live, if he is rude, he will not succeed, and if the country is rude, he will be restless.

He said: Hunger and desire for food, cold and warmth, labor and rest, good and evil, are born and exist.

He said: "All things are good for the reason, and the one who is not good for reason is abolished."

He said: Those who are good at giving birth to and raising others will be kissed by others; Those who are good at governing people will be safe; Those who are good at setting up people are happy; Those who are good at decorating people are honored. …… Those who cannot give birth to others are not close to others; Those who can't govern people are uneasy; Those who cannot make people visible will not be happy; Those who cannot decorate others will not be honored.

Rites, liya.

He wants to theorem for the world.

First of all, we have to change some perceptions.

For example, the concept left by the Mo family for the people of the Xia Dynasty.

This is not because he has a grudge against the Mo family, but because the paths are different, there will naturally be conflicts.

With Xun Ke's actions, and after the eloquent article of "Persuasion" spread to the Quartet, many people understood.

Xun Ke is going to be blue.

In other words, it is to defeat the Mo family, which is now led by Yu Lisheng.

Mohists have morality, and Confucianism says benevolence and righteousness.

What is benevolence?

Benevolence, people too.

The benevolent love others.

But love has an equal difference, so the word benevolence is to love family, friends, and even others without hurting oneself too much, which is enough to be called benevolence.

What is righteousness?

Righteousness is justice.

To be able to treat everything fairly and not to be biased is enough to be called righteous.

On the basis of the selflessness of the Mohists, the benevolence and righteousness of Confucianism at this time undoubtedly narrowed a lot, paid more attention to their own cultivation, and their requirements for people were far less extreme than those of the Mohists.

To put it simply: the Mohists expect everyone to help each other, and the Mohists have to take the lead in doing this, so that the Mohists are not suffering to the extreme.

The Confucian benevolence and righteousness are to take care of yourself first, live your own life, and help your family when you can. Friends, and even strangers, are righteous if they do not do unjust things.

Compared with the love of the Mohists, the benevolence and righteousness of Confucianism are undoubtedly much simpler.

After clarifying these two core concepts, the number of Confucian scholars increased greatly.

It is difficult for the vast majority of people to do the love of the Mohists, and the benevolence and righteousness of Confucianism are much more reliable and simple.

Even the son-in-law who has been nostalgic for Qinglou for more than ten years dares to praise himself for his benevolence and righteousness - hey, he never owes anyone money, and he has never done anything evil, how can he not be considered benevolent?

And for this kind of person, Xun Ke's evaluation is: take all the orders.

Don't forget that his core idea is that human nature is inherently evil.

Because human nature is inherently evil, etiquette and education are more needed.

After the wicked have been punished, in Xun Ke's concept, it is possible to go to evil and retain good.

You can't even have a chance to be a new person – unless you've made a fatal mistake.

In addition to this, he also advocated that his disciples should be able to "do one good deed every day".

This good doesn't need to be a big deal.

When I saw the hungry and cold traveler, I handed over a piece of dry food and a glass of water; Seeing that the road surface is uneven and filled with a little soil; Even seeing that the elderly are inconvenient to walk and escort a ride, it counts.

Even if you can't do these little things, it's nothing, Confucian students live a peaceful and stable life, don't do unjust things, don't hurt others, even if they are qualified.

Of course, the word benevolence and righteousness are only the most superficial expressions, in order to facilitate the understanding of the people at the lowest level, so that they can also understand what Confucianism is saying.

In addition to the words benevolence and righteousness, Xun Ke also put forward a higher level and more perfect pursuit: filial piety, loyalty, forgiveness, courtesy, knowledge, bravery, respect, generosity, faithfulness, sensitivity, and benevolence

After completing the most basic benevolence and righteousness, there are these paths to continue to improve oneself, which is the moral standard and the state of personality.

If someone can do all of this, he will be a saint.

Xun Ke gave everyone the opportunity to participate.

And it doesn't have to be the same as Mozi as soon as you come up, you have to go to the supreme and supreme avenue.

But to manage yourself first, and then in the case of personal higher pursuits, little by little to improve, even if you can't do it, there is no pressure, as long as you keep the word benevolence and righteousness is enough.

It is precisely for this reason that with the spread of that eloquent text, the word Confucian benevolence and righteousness is also famous.

Whether it is the underlying logic, or the process of climbing step by step, and finally reaching the realm of the saint himself, no matter how you look at it, it is more reasonable and clear.

To use a not very appropriate analogy: if a carriage can only seat six people, and there are tigers chasing six strangers they don't know, then the Confucian scholar in the carriage can only save five people, which does not harm Confucian benevolence, and under the Confucian concept, no one can criticize him for this, and Confucian himself does not have to blame himself.

But if it's an ink person, you have to go down to face the tiger yourself, and if you don't go, it's not enough to be called an ink person.

Of course, it can be said that Confucianism is not as noble as the ink scholars, but how many people are really willing to be so noble?

Verbal criticism is simple, but it is not so easy to put it into practice.

It is not easy to be able to drive a car without seeing a tiger, but be willing to do what you can to save people.

The number of ink scholars was reduced to 3,000, is it really because Xun Ke ran out to sing the opposite?

It's just because everyone likes it, but they don't want to do it.

If it is against human nature, it is natural to be educated by human nature.

Human nature is evil, and seek good in evil.

What Xun Ke took was the road to promote good and suppress evil.

With the passage of time, more and more people are willing to believe in Confucianism.

Among them, there are also some people who are willing to do more "good" to build roads and schools.

Because enough people participated, in a short period of time, the reputation of Confucianism began to rise rapidly.

The Xia Dynasty was baptized by new ideas, which were more in line with their ideas.

The time came to the thirty-seventh year of the Xia Dynasty.

On this day, the five grandmasters visited the Gu family's courtyard again.

Today, some of them are going to storm the Innate Realm!

(End of chapter)