Chapter 485: The Emperor Forced Kong Anguo to Retreat and Dominate the Confucian Scriptures in the World!
The newly moved books are placed on top of the "Thirteen Classics", although the number is much smaller, but they are just as eye-catching.
"Please take it for yourself!" Liu Heyan sat back on the couch with his sleeves brushed up, his eyes left here, and he didn't look at anyone.
With full doubts, everyone came to the stacks of newly brought papers, hesitantly took them and began to look through them.
This book is divided into four parts, eighteen or nineteen volumes, sealed in a thick cardboard box, and the words "Notes on the Collection of Chapters and Sentences of the Four Books" are written on the spine.
Kong Ba and Kong Anguo's ancestors and grandsons watched a book together, and when they flipped through it, their demeanor gradually changed from doubts to seriousness.
The "four books" in this are "Analects", "Mencius", "University" and "The Mean".
Needless to say, "Analects" and "Mencius" were often read by Confucian scholars in the world.
"University" and "The Mean" have never been seen, but the covers of the two books are written with Zeng Zi and Zisi, which are also Confucian classics.
Whether it is the "Analects" and "Mencius" that I have seen, or the "University" and "The Mean" that I have never seen, they are all refreshing.
The annotations were made with a kind of annotation that Kong Anguo, Kong Ba and other Confucian scholars had never seen.
For example, the "Legend of the Ram", "The Legend of Gu Liang" and "The Legend of Zuo" in the three biography of "Spring and Autumn" are three different ways of interpreting the scriptures.
"The Legend of the Ram" is an interpretation of the scriptures from the perspective of the unification of kings; "The Biography of Gu Liang" is an interpretation of the scriptures from the perspective of moral education; "The Biography of Zuo" focuses on completing the historical materials of "Spring and Autumn", and does not explain the truth.
This is the case with the "Commentary on the Four Books and Chapters and Sentences" in Kong Anguo's hand, and the exegetical ideas revolve around the never-before-seen "Theory of Heaven", which involves many aspects.
A cursory glance at these commentaries all take "reason" as the highest standard of ethics and morality, advocate "preserving heavenly principles and destroying human desires", and also attach importance to cultivation methods and moral practice.
This is similar to the views advocated by various schools of thought today, but it is more rigorous and neat, involving many things that people want to explore, such as human nature, morality, Taoism, education, politics, etc.
This "Commentary on the Collection of Chapters and Sentences of the Four Books" naturally still belongs to the category of Confucianism, but it is a completely new way of thinking, which is different from the current thinking of various schools and schools.
Although "preserving heavenly principles and destroying people's desires" is a bit shocking, the person who can make this "Commentary on the Four Books and Chapters and Sentences" is not only a great Confucian, but simply a giant Confucian.
Kong Anguo felt dizzy, and after closing the book, the pale body like a dead tree suddenly crumbled.
If Kong Ba hadn't hurriedly supported him, Kong Anguo would definitely have fallen to the ground on the spot.
His cloudy eyes looked at the first Son of Heaven, and the thoughts in his heart flew like withered grass in the wind.
Although I didn't believe it in my heart, I had to admit that I had lost, and there was no need to compare.
In other words, there is no need to compare the scriptures present, and the "Thirteen Classics" offered by the Son of Heaven are the first in the world.
The Son of Heaven took out this "Commentary on the Collection of Chapters and Sentences of the Four Books", which made all the controversy settle.
And it was not the result of this comparison that defeated Kong Anguo, but the words and deeds of "competing against each other".
When he saw the "Thirteen Classics" and the "Annotations to the Four Books and Chapters and Sentences", Kong Anguo suddenly remembered his original intention - to study the meaning of the scriptures and educate the world.
In that case, why should we be obsessed with the Scriptures?
If the "Thirteen Classics" annotated by the Son of Heaven himself is the first Confucian scripture in the world, then it can be rumored that the world is not also a prosperous era of Confucianism?
He stood up to obstruct this matter today, isn't it just a praying mantis who raises his arms to block the car, not only is he petty, but he is also suspected of having a desire for profit.
Kong Anguo suddenly realized that he should not come to Chang'an for the sake of the false name of official learning.
"Ladies and gentlemen, have you finished reading it?" Liu He asked.
"I'm done......" The voice rang out.
"This book has not yet been published, and I still need to correct it again, so please return it first."
"No......"
Everyone got up one after another, and some reluctantly put back the "Notes on the Collection of Chapters and Sentences of the Four Books" in their hands.
Kong Anguo felt that this book was exquisite, and of course these Confucian scholars could also see the subtlety, so they naturally couldn't put it down.
Xiahou Sheng, Wang Shi and others even wanted to speak and stopped, wanting to ask the Son of Heaven to give a book.
But when they saw the displeased face of the Son of Heaven, none of them dared to speak boldly.
Of course, Liu He will not promote this "Commentary on the Collection of Chapters and Sentences of the Four Books" to the sky.
Because Zhu Xi's "preserving heavenly principles and destroying people's desires" has no place in the future Han.
Today's "Notes on the Collection of Chapters and Sentences of the Four Books" can suddenly appear in Shiqu Pavilion, which is its last appearance.
"Confucius, please put the book back in its place." Liu He said calmly.
"Nuo ......" Kong Anguo handed over the book to Kong Ba in despair, and let him put it back.
In just half an hour, Kong Anguo seemed to be many years old, and the remaining strength of his years passed rapidly.
Although it was crumbling, the place left by the Son of Heaven for Kong Anguo was always empty, and he had no intention of sitting down.
"Confucius, how much merit does this "Commentary on the Four Books and Chapters and Sentences" have?"
"Decay...... Old decay ......" Kong Anguo's throat squirmed a few times with difficulty before frowning and squeezing out a sentence: "Deep." ”
"Does that overlap with the intentions of other schools of thought in the world?" Liu He asked again.
"The law of the note opens up the world, the old man sits in the well and watches the sky, and sees the unseen...... Kong Anguo replied again calmly.
"Then does Kong Ru still suspect that the "Biography of Shangshu Chu" was transferred from elsewhere?"
"Old ......"
At this time, every wrinkle on Kong Anguo's face exuded an air of decay.
Under this aura of decay, he hesitated for a long time before saying, "Your Majesty's "Shangshu Chu Family Biography" is not transferred from elsewhere. ”
As soon as these words came out, there was a small discussion in the main hall, but it subsided after only a moment.
"Confucius, from the bottom of your heart, who do you think is better than "The Biography of Shangshu Kong" and "The Biography of Shangshu Chu"?"
Originally, it was supposed to be a book of scriptures and a book to vote, but Liu He didn't want to waste this time now.
He wants to take the opportunity to defeat Kong Anguo, and in one fell swoop, he will win the Shiqu Pavilion debate.
After a moment of silence, Kong Anguo seemed to have made a big decision and finally gave his own answer.
"Your Majesty's note on the "Biography of Shangshu Chu" is more majestic and profound, and it is ashamed of the old decay."
After Kong Anguo said this, the last bit of brilliance on his face also flowed away.
The already deep wrinkles had dried up and left no life at all.
However, he also seemed to have unloaded the burden in his heart, and his body, which was originally a little rickety, stood up straight again.
"Uncle!" Kong Ba, who looked annoyed, seemed to want to defend again, but was stopped by Kong Anguo raising his hand.
"As soon as the 'Thirteen Classics' came out, the world was unified, and it was a grand event of Confucianism......"
"It is the luck of Confucianism, the luck of Confucianism, and the luck of my generation......"
"I, like Confucianism, should study it hard, carry it forward, and those who are more capable can also make new interpretations on it."
"Your Majesty's judgment on the gentleman and the villain is deafening."
"When you are old and old, you can only be this villain, if you are young, you are willing to be that gentleman again."
At this time, Kong Anguo had completely relieved the burden in his heart, and he casually saluted the silent crowd around him, and had something to say.
"The princes still have a good youth, don't just be a villain, but also be a gentleman."
After Kong Anguo said this, he didn't say anything more, and the hall became extremely silent.
People know the deep meaning of these words: not only to admit defeat to the Son of Heaven, but also to support the Son of Heaven's new policy.
The gentleman is friends but not the party, and the villain is not the group.
Kong Anguo not only bowed his head in front of the Son of Heaven, but also helped the Son of Heaven, which can be called a gentleman.
How could Liu He not see this, he had already stood up from the couch, and under the very seriousness, there were seven points of respect.
"Your Majesty, you are old and old, and you are tired today and cannot stay for long, so I beg your Majesty to allow you to retire."
"Come on, arrange a ride, and send Kong Ru back to his house." Liu He said solemnly.
"No!" Naturally, someone immediately dealt with the matter.
Kong Anguo saluted the Son of Heaven again, and then slowly walked to the door with the support of Kong Ba.
When he was about to go out, he suddenly stopped, turned to Liu He and said, "Your Majesty, can the old man take away a copy of the 'Thirteen Classics'?" ”
"I'll send someone to the house."
"Your Majesty, the old man will not stay in Chang'an for too long, please send it to Your Majesty earlier, and you have to read it on the old road."
"Kong Ru just rest assured."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Kong Anguo left, Shiqu Pavilion quieted down, and everyone was watching this person's back go away.
An era is over.
In other words, the old era of Confucianism is over, and the new era of Confucianism has begun.
Kong Anguo has admitted defeat, and the overall situation of Shiqu Pavilion has been decided.
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After that, the competition and voting of each scripture became a mere formality.
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The bell of Shenshi has just struck, and in the "Your Majesty Shengming" that is full of mountains and tsunamis, the "Thirteen Classics" unify the meaning of the scriptures and are designated as the common version of the Confucian classics of the Han Dynasty.
Seventy percent of people were convinced, and thirty percent had to take it - this result was enough.
And what change will satisfy everyone?
Liu He looked at the more than 100 volumes of the "Thirteen Classics" in the hall, and his mood was very calm.
The metaphysical ideological obstacles are swept away, and then the state apparatus begins to function.
"Cabinet University Scholar Zhang Anshi!"
"Wechen is here!" Zhang Anshi knelt down.
"Draft edict, today we will spread the results of Shiqu Pavilion's debate to the world, and there must be no mistakes!"
"No!" Zhang Anshi replied.
"Too often Su Wu, too much learning to order the king."
"Wechen is here."
"Within three months, each county must establish a school according to the system, recruit students, and teach the popular version of the scriptures."
"Before the north of Weiyang Palace and Taixue, the scripture stele was erected, and the passage version of the scripture was engraved on the stele for righteousness."
"The county school has one teacher, a rank of 600 stones, and three Confucian chairs, a rank of 200 stones, and ten chairs of 100 schools, which are concurrently served by the subordinate officials of the county."
"The county school has one teacher, a rank of 200 stones, a Confucian chair, a rank of 100 stones, and five chairs of 100 schools, which are concurrently served by the county officials."
"Taixue has one Taixue Ling, a rank of 1,000 stones, 30 doctors, 600 stones, 100 doctors, and 100 doctors, which are concurrently served by Chang'an's subordinate officials."
"The subordinate officials who are proficient in the practice of each ya, and those who serve as chairs in Taixue and various Zhenxue, can also make additional contributions every month according to the rank of Confucian chairs."
"The teachings, teachers, and Confucian chairs of each school will be selected from the Great Confucianism, Guanglu Temple Langguan and doctoral disciples, and they will still have to take the imperial examination in the future."
"This matter will be discussed by Guangluxun and Taixueling, and then reported to the cabinet for a vote, and I will approve the red ...... again."
"The matter of education is related to the century-old plan of the Han Dynasty, and the secretaries must choose well, not be sloppy."
"No!"
Liu He methodically said the contents of the new policy, which had already been discussed by the cabinet, and what he said today was mainly for Confucian scholars.
I just slapped them hard, so it's time to give them a few pieces of candy to eat.
More than 100 county schools and more than 1,000 county schools need tens of thousands of teachings and lectures, and these are all officials.
Taixue has 300 doctoral disciples, and Guangluxun has 4,500 Langguan.
As the original reserve officials of the Han Dynasty, their number was very large, and each of them received a share of money and food.
However, only one-third of them can hold substantive positions, and the rest have been officials all their lives.
Over the years, more and more Lang officials have piled up under Guangluxun, and many people have become moths who only take money and food but do not do practical things.
From now on, the imperial examination system will be gradually pushed forward, and they will have no possibility of becoming a leader.
Rather than that, it would be better to let them go to the school as a chair, at least to teach people to read.
Anyway, what they want to talk about is only the Confucian scriptures, and they will not be incompetent - the right should be to eradicate illiteracy for the people.
The radish given by Liu He was still attractive, and as soon as his words fell, the eyes of the Confucian students present lit up. (End of chapter)