At this time, I saw that Na Wanjiayan suddenly looked solemn and said: "If you want to achieve a truly peaceful and prosperous world, in addition to attaching equal importance to virtue and law, the key is to have a saint who is upright and upright and serves the world for the public." Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info"

"Sage?" When Xiao Yi found that his ability was insufficient, he realized the importance of a sage, but his thoughts were complicated, far from being as clear as Wan Jiayan, and when he mentioned this matter again, he felt something, but he felt that what Wan Jiayan wanted coincided with himself, and he couldn't help but exclaim.

Wan Jiayan thought he couldn't understand it, so he explained: "That's good. The saint is the role model of the world, and his words and deeds inspire the world. The saint enforced the law fairly, and although the punishment was severe, it did not cause resentment among the people. The saint values virtue, teaches by word and deed, and the people will be as good as the stream. The people are virtuous, and they will be ashamed of violating the law. In this way, after eternity, if there is virtue in the world, it will not be possible. ”

These words were concise and to the point, instantly outlining the peaceful and prosperous scene of virtue in the world, and inadvertently clarified Xiao Yi's thoughts and thoughts in the past few days.

It was only at this time that Xiao Yi finally truly understood the true role of the sage in the Dao Law, and suddenly there was a throbbing in his heart, and he said: "It seems that no matter how good the law of the hundred schools of thought is, it is useless without the guidance of the sage." ”

But thinking back on what he had learned in the past, he suddenly felt that it was inappropriate, and said: "The Taoist Nanhua Zhenren once said, 'The saint does not die, and the thief does not stop'." A saint is also a mortal being, with seven emotions and six desires. We hope that the saints will enforce the law impartially and rule the world with virtue, but who can guarantee that the saints will be impartial? Especially when dealing with relatives and friends, how many people can be as impartial and selfless as the Mo family? Perhaps, after a long time, the saints will lose their morality, but they will cause more harm to the people of the world. In this way, it is better to have saints in the world than to have no saints in the world. ”

It's no wonder that Xiao Yi has this doubt. Taoism pays attention to the rule of the world by inaction, believing that "the great road is wasted, there is benevolence and righteousness, and the saint comes out, there is great hypocrisy", so he strongly opposes the way of the sage. Especially in "Zhuangzi Xun Zheng", this point is clearly expounded, putting forward such an appalling saying that "saints do not die, and thieves do not stop".

The Taoist Nanhua Zhenren believes that all people are born from the Tao, and should follow nature and maintain a primitive and equal state, and should not divide such and such sage standards such as filial piety, piety, benevolence, and righteousness, and divide people and things into three, six, nine, and so on. With a standard grade, it's natural for people to compare themselves to each other. Once compared, human nature will be distorted and many evil thoughts will be born, so that the "big thief" will be born. However, if there is no standard hierarchy, there are no sages in the world, everyone is equal, and people are content with the status quo, not climbing or comparing, not fighting or grabbing, so that the world is in order, there are no saints in the world, and there is no avenue.

Nanhua Zhenren once used filial piety as an argument: the crow feeds back, and its behavior is not to show filial piety, but to follow the laws of nature to give back its duty. On the other hand, in order to demonstrate filial piety, human beings have set various standards and elected models of filial piety for the world to emulate. Although the original intention of this trip is good, but the world in order to fight for fame, the comparison has become a trend, and the filial piety is distorted invisibly, and finally some people can not meet the so-called filial piety standards, so there is a distinction between filial piety and unfilial piety. In fact, filial piety is a person's duty, and the circumstances of each family are different, and the degree of filial piety is different, but each does its best, regardless of rank. They both serve their own parents, so why should they be filial and unfilial?

As a disciple of Taoism, Xiao Yi is familiar with Taoist classics and has a deep understanding of the way of inaction, so it is no wonder that he has this concern.

Na Wanyan smiled slightly, and asked rhetorically: "Does Brother Xiao think that the saint who has changed his quality can still be called a saint?"

Xiao Yi was immediately dumbfounded, and said, "Yes, how can such a person be called a saint." ”

Na Wanjiayan seemed to have understood what he was thinking, so he said: "Actually, Taoism has nothing to rule the world, and the idea is good, but it is too ideal, and it is just empty talk. ”

Xiao Yi was stunned again and couldn't speak.

Wan Jiayan continued: "People are the same people, but their wisdom and physique are different. Therefore, it is only a matter of time before the standards are set. Since Confucianism does not set standards, there will be other schools of thought that set standards in later generations. In fact, this is also the inevitable development of nature. ”

Wan Jiayan judged from a neutral point of view, and Xiao Yi couldn't help nodding his head when he heard it, and he thought it was very meaningful. After listening to this, he suddenly said: "In this way, there will inevitably be saints in the human world." It's just that this saint also has standards, and there is a difference between a false saint and a true saint. ”

Wan Jiayan approving: "Yes, the saint Wan said is a true saint who is dedicated to the public. ”

When Xiao Yi heard this, he was able to understand it, and he admired Wan Jiayan very much.

After a while, Wan Jiayan suddenly sighed and said, "It's a pity that the saint is hard to find." Since ancient times, how many such saints have been there? Saints are alive, and the world is peaceful. Once the saint is gone, the world will return to chaos. ”

Xiao Yi was deeply touched and sighed.

Jing Shu smiled and said, "There are no saints in the world, why don't you want to be a saint yourself?"

Xiao Yi was shocked and almost spilled the wine in his hand. He had just woken up from the whirlpool of "self-proclaimed saints" and was ready to walk in the way of mortals. Jingshu encouraged him to become a saint, wouldn't he want to repeat the mistakes of the past?

Xiao Yi only thought that Jingshu was joking, calmed down his mood, and stopped thinking about it. That Han Li took it seriously, and said: "A good man should have this ambition, there is no saint in the world, so I will uphold the law of justice and walk the road of the world." Xiao Yi secretly smiled bitterly.

At this time, there was no longer any suspicion between the novelist and the legalist. The three of them flew to offer their meals, drank heartily, sometimes discussed the law, sometimes talked about the Tao, and the atmosphere was not warm.

Jingshu took care of herself and enjoyed the scenery, and when she listened to the three of them arguing, she occasionally interjected, but she didn't feel lonely.

Unconsciously it was getting late, the four of them left Dahelou and found an inn. And with the bright moon in the sky, he began to talk again.

Jingshu reminded: "The night is deep, it's time to rest." However, the three of them shook their heads in unison, still unsatisfied, and insisted on holding candles and talking at night. Jingshu felt helpless, so she had to rest on her own.

In the early morning of the next day, when Jingshu came to the courtyard, she saw that the three of them were still arguing. Energetic and untiring. In particular, Xiao Yi is in good spirits, with a glint in his eyes and a thirst for knowledge.

Along the way, Jing Shu has never seen Xiao Yi so spirited, seeing that his mouth is sometimes like a river, talking endlessly, sometimes listening attentively, and suddenly realized, he was unconsciously stunned under the corridor.

It was nearly noon before the three of them stopped the discussion and said goodbye.

Xiao Yi proposed: "Since we are going to Shaolin Temple together, why not go together?"

Han Li said with a smile: "I have been ordered by the master on this trip, and I am going to visit a senior, so I can only say goodbye." Confucianism has a poem: listening to your words is better than reading a book for ten years. The words of the two made Han Mou's mouth open, and he asked Han to bow down. "I really bowed down.

Na Wanyan smiled strangely and said: "The golden boy and the girl travel together in the mountains and rivers, Wan Mou still don't be bored." ”

Xiao Yi hurriedly said, "I still have some things I want to ask Mr. Wan in private?"

Wan Jiayan said: "But about Brother Xiao's life experience?"

Xiao Yi was taken aback and said, "Mr. Wan already knows?"

Wan Jiayan said: "The wind and grass in the world are all within the observation of novelists." The Xiao brothers are rising stars, how can a novelist not investigate secretly. ”

Xiao Yi said eagerly: "Can Mr. Wan tell me now?"

Wan Jiayan shook his head and said: "Although Wan has checked Brother Xiao's background, because of the age, there are many incredible things in it, which cannot be confirmed. Please forgive Wan for not being able to say yet. However, Wan promised Brother Xiao that once there was conclusive news, he would tell him as soon as possible. ”

Xiao Yi knew that it was useless to force it, so he had to agree.

Seeing the two of them go away in the sky, Xiao Yi felt a little regretful. When he turned around and saw Jingshu still standing under the porch, he was ashamed and hurriedly stepped forward to apologize.

Jingshu was not annoyed, and said, "I just hope you don't want to be fascinated." ”

Xiao Yi remembered what Qi Jingshu had done for herself, and was moved in her heart, and said, "Thank you." ”

Jing Shu smiled and said, "Let's set off too." ”

Two simple sentences, but they contain countless words and endless emotions. (To be continued.) )