People in Hongwu, from heavenly master to emperor master

Chapter 53 Scholars' Ass, Teaching Power and Political Power
Zhu Biao didn't understand why Zhang Yi said that, was it sensationalism, or just playing tricks?

Zhang Yi said: "Brother, don't you believe me?"

Zhu Biao thought for a moment, then shook his head.

"It's no wonder, big brother, you are so well protected by your uncle, and you often can't see through human nature. This is where the dividing line between religious power and political power comes into play!"

"Religious authority, political power?"

The more Zhu Biao listened, the more confused he became. What is Zhang Yi going to say?
"Since Dong Zhongshu ousted all schools of thought and respected Confucianism alone, Confucianism has controlled the mainstream of thought in China. Since then, Confucianism has become the only one, and Confucius has become the most holy teacher. In fact, since then, Confucianism has not been the original Confucianism. , but gradually evolved into modern Confucianism!"

"Confucianism, Confucianism?"

"Is there any difference?"

"Confucianism is just a school, but Confucianism is a religion!"

Zhu Biao was a little unconvinced, and replied:

"How can Confucianism be confused with Buddhism and Taoism?"

Zhu Biao did not agree with Zhang Yi's statement that Confucianism is a religion, and directly refuted it.

Zhang Yi seemed to have expected his answer a long time ago, and smiled:

"Brother, you study, do you have a teacher?"

"Have!"

"Brother, do you respect your teacher?"

Zhu Biao thought for a while and nodded.

Zhang Yi asked again:

"Then will you enshrine his son, grandson, descendants and grandchildren for generations because of respect for your teacher?"

Zhu Biao's expression changed slightly, he seemed to have understood what Zhang Yi wanted to say?
"Confucianism doesn't care about the afterlife, but only pays attention to the present, so my brother thinks that Confucianism is not a religion, but if it is not a religion, why do you have to support the descendants of the most holy teachers?

The so-called teaching is nothing more than creating gods. The most holy teachers are gods created by scholars all over the world. It is not enough to be enshrined in the Confucian temple for generations to worship. His descendants also receive the blessings of their ancestors and enjoy worship. ? "

Zhu Biao hesitated to speak, and finally sighed:

"Let's just think that what you said is reasonable, what does this have to do with the position of those scholars in the court?"

Zhang Yi replied:

"Confucianism has ruled the mainstream of thought in China for thousands of years. Scholars will enshrine the most holy teachers on the altar for their own interests. The descendants of the Confucian family will benefit from this. They are the vested interests of the Confucianism sect, and they are also holy. Avatar..."

"So far, Confucianism has also split into two parts. Yan Shenggong holds the teaching power of the Confucianism sect. They only need to pass it on from generation to generation and maintain the sanctity of the most holy teacher, while other scholars, or Study hard in the cold window, or through other means, master the secular public opinion of China, the bureaucratic class!"

"These two lines shouldn't intersect. The duty of the Confucian family is to honestly be his Yan Shenggong to maintain the sanctity of Confucianism. Others hold the power of this land..."

"It's just that the Mongols came. Although they didn't value Confucianism, they gave the Confucian family enough power, especially Kong Kejian. He should have sat on the altar and maintained the authority of Confucianism, but he still has to be in politics. To intervene in the political power is to exceed one's duty!"

"What does sanctity come from? It comes from mystery and distance. What the Confucian family should do well is to maintain the sanctity of Confucianism. Once Yan Shenggong steps into the mortal world, his emotions and desires, his words and deeds, will fall into In the eyes of the common people, for others to examine..."

"On the other hand, when the descendants of the most holy master enter the political arena, how should other scholars get along with him?"

Zhu Biao seemed to understand something, and fell into deep thought again.

Government, church power...

Although Zhang Yi's opinion is not necessarily correct, it gives Zhu Biao a different way of thinking.

"Brother thinks that the princes in the court should support Yan Shenggong, but it is not the case...Everyone has a position. The reason why the kings and scholars of the past dynasties have praised Yan Shenggong's lineage is for the sanctity of the most holy teacher. The legacy of Confucius to future generations is also their duty to do well, Yan Shenggong entered the world as an official, and it is easy to break this sacredness, so from the king to the scholars with vested interests, they will not be happy!"

"In the world, there is the law of duality. You can't get the incense that you should enjoy on the high desk, but you can't get it yourself. Kong Kejian can't understand this truth. The Mongols are not polite. He has enjoyed the benefits brought by the combination of two kinds of power. After the coming of the new dynasty, when everything is in order, he still wants to continue the favor of the previous dynasty!"

"Let's not talk about his behavior at both ends of the snake and mouse. He is retrograde with this era. Even if His Majesty can tolerate him, how can the scholars who have regained the right to speak tolerate him?"

"The so-called butt determines the head, and scholars also have their own interests and positions!"

"In their eyes, there is no place for Kong Kejian above the temple. The most suitable thing for him is to return to Qufu honestly and be his clay bodhisattva! To put it bluntly, if His Majesty does not support him, it may be regarded as his protection...

When there is no conflict of interest, he is called Yan Shenggong, hehe, he really wants to enter the court at his level,
Passive scholars deal with people, but they are more ruthless than generals on the battlefield! "

What Zhang Yi said made Zhu Biao's mouth so dry that he couldn't speak for a long time.

A little Yan Shenggong entered the court, so there are so many twists and turns behind it?
Zhu Biao bowed his head in thought, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that what Zhang Yi said made sense.

In fact, no matter whether it is the emperor, Zhang Yi, or Kong Kejian who is far away in Qufu, they all understand this truth.

That Yansheng Gong knew that the Northern Yuan Dynasty was over, but he still refused to give in to the Emperor of Ming easily, probably because he knew that there was no place for him in the Ming Dynasty.

He missed Qian Yuan, just like Zhang Normal lost. They missed the glory and status that Qian Yuan gave them.

"The descendants of saints may not necessarily be saints!"

After Zhang Yi's words fell, Zhu Biao really felt that he was stupid. Before he left the palace, his father could see his dissatisfaction, but he never explained it to him.

Perhaps, he is also waiting to let himself touch it, to experience the dangers of this world for himself.

At this moment, Zhu Biao was very uncomfortable. Seeing his lost appearance, Zhang Yi comforted him:
"Brother, don't be sad, after all, you are still young and have room to grow!"

Zhu Biao: ...

Being comforted by a seven-year-old, he doesn't feel very happy at all, does he?

"Thank you!"

The latter solemnly made a salute to Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi quickly waved his hand: "My family, why are you being polite to me?"

Who knew that Zhu Biao immediately turned his head and asked the guards by the door to come over.

"How much silver do you have with you?"

Zhu Biao asked the other party aloud, and the other party quickly replied:
"Master, when you went out, the master asked me to bring 100 taels of silver!"

"very good!"

Zhu Biao pointed to Zhang Yi and said:
"Take my brother for a walk in Yingtian Mansion. No matter what he buys, eats, or buys, I will take care of it. Later, you will escort my brother back safely!"

Zhang Yi:? ? ?
I'll go, what do you mean by that?
(End of this chapter)