Hanging pot to help the world, I just want to live forever

Chapter 265 Trying to be innate again!

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

All the masters from various countries who were sent as 'gifts' at the beginning were all here, exactly five of them.

"I have seen Your Excellency, and I have seen Emperor Xia."

Seeing Gu Dan again, several masters were quite excited.

Especially after seeing Gu Dan's own appearance, which has not aged much under the catalysis of the years, the burning heat buried in his eyes can hardly be concealed.

Grandmaster's 20-year-old longevity is already enough for ordinary people to look up to, but now, Grandmaster also has someone to look up to.

"Several of you are the pillars of the country, so you 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 made great contributions to the Xia Dynasty. Your request will definitely not be ignored."

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

As soon as this remark came out, the several masters could not be more happy.

On the way here, they already thought that Gu Dan might have agreed, otherwise why bother to call them over again?Just send someone to talk to them directly. 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 beyond words.

That is the way above the master!
Not only is a thousand pieces of gold not exchanged, but all cities have to move back a little bit.

If someone has worked for more than 30 years, he can get another chance, which is considered smoke from the ancestral grave.

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

After Wang Mang praised several people for their hard work, he left first.

There were only five masters left, looking at Gu Dan eagerly, their eyes full of longing.

"Several, but you want to find the way above the master?"

Gu Dan asked.

"Yes."

Even if he knew that the other party was asking questions, Xue Wenjian didn't dare to be negligent, and nodded repeatedly.

"Grandmaster has reached the pinnacle of the world, glory and wealth, fame and fortune, and grandmaster can get them all. As far as I know, you don't have any enemies who can't help you. You need to take desperate risks. If this is the case, you have reached the body of a grandmaster, and you are about to come. Daxian, why bother to seek such a path?"

Gu Dan asked again.

"Grandmaster is not the limit of the world, how can we be complacent? If we don't know, it's fine. Now that we know, we are willing to give up everything to try!"

"Extremely! After being a master for so many years, I have long been tired of enjoying all the things that should be enjoyed in the world. Originally, living is just waiting to die. Now that I know that there is hope to continue to improve, how can I stop?"

"I heard the Tao in the morning, and I will die in the evening. I have reached the end of my age, and left and right are just a word for death. If I can glimpse the scenery above the master before I die, it will be better than countless heroes in the world. A trip to the world!"

Several masters spoke one after another, with extremely firm beliefs.

They are both teachers and seekers.

"it is good!"

Gu Dan patted his palms lightly, 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 rich and luxurious you were before, and enjoying the glory, when you see hope, you are still willing to give it a go, which is commendable.

"I can feel everyone's thoughts. The road above the master. I do have a share here."

Gu Dan said seriously.

The ears of the several masters were eager to prick up, and they even unconsciously stepped forward a few steps, getting closer to Gu Dan, and even closer.

"but"

Gu Dan said again: "The founder of this road did not go through that road. I just picked up the wisdom of others and took a small step forward. Even now I don't have the confidence to succeed. So, everyone still Want to give it a try?"

Several masters looked at each other, and they all saw the puzzlement in each other's eyes.

Gu Dan only advanced a little bit on that road, and he was able to overwhelm the master. If he could make it through, how terrible would it be?
Is this a humble resignation, or a warning?
"I implore you to give us a chance, whether it is success or failure, life or death, we are all asking for it."

Xue Wenjian was the first to react, and said hastily.

"Well."

Gu Dan nodded, and said again: "This road was discovered by Ji Lao, the great master of protecting the country in the past. It gave me a great shock when I was still a master at that time. But you must know , even Ji Lao, who discovered this road, also fell on this road.

If it is really possible to surpass the master casually, how can Qin Lisheng and Xun Ke, who have a close relationship with me, continue to stop at the master? "

None of the masters were fools, and they understood what Gu Dan meant when they heard it.

He is expressing that he has never hidden himself.

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

If they are not even willing to share these two worries, what are they worth?Don't bother at all.

It is precisely because this road is completely unstable, and even life-threatening, that it has been hidden.

"Don't worry, we are fully prepared, no matter what happens, we will ask for it."

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

If there is really a safe way to go above the master, how much face do they have to dare to ask directly?
It is precisely because that road is dangerous enough that they have the opportunity to try it!

"In that case."

Gu Dan sighed softly, and took out a booklet from his sleeve, which he had just finished writing, the notes left by Ji Lao on the innate realm.

All kinds of conjectures about the master are all in it.

As for the real notes, they were burned by Cang, who was still a brat at the time. Fortunately, Gu Dan has a good memory, so he can rewrite them verbatim.

"You can read this book, but no one knows how to get to that road or the specific method."

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

"Thank you, Your Excellency!"

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

That's about the road above the master!
"Everyone, please."

Gu Dan watched as he got Old Ji's notes, and the several masters who ran away hurriedly, as if worried that he would repent, shook his head helplessly, and stared at the vast and boundless sky, "Old Ji, when you Come on, I've done one thing."

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

But, the flames are hot.

Good stuff, but also hot to the touch.

Even Gu Dan, up to now, is not sure to attack the innate realm.

After all, the last time he watched Elder Ji's attack on the Innate Realm with his own eyes, he was too impressed. Once bitten by a snake, how dare he set foot in it again?

For the masters of Xue Wenjian, he also reminded them with the utmost benevolence, how to choose, only depends on them.

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

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

His time is still very long, so there is no rush.

In the 35th year of the Xia Dynasty, Wang Mang once again summoned Xun Ke to serve.

This time, Xun Ke did not refuse.

Xun Ke, who was then Minister of Rites, was no longer fighting alone this time. He already had his own support, his own disciples, and even the support behind him from aristocratic families.

He said: If people are rude, they will not live, if they are rude, they will not succeed, and if they are rude, the country will be restless.

He said: Desiring food when hungry, desiring warmth when cold, desiring rest when tired, liking benefits but hating harms, these are the things that people are born with.

He said: In everything that is done, those who are beneficial to reason should be established, and those who are not beneficial to reason should be discarded.

He said: Those who are good at raising people will be loved by others; those who are good at governing people will be safe; those who are good at setting up people will be happy; those who are good at decorating people will be honored. … Those who cannot give birth to others are not close to others; those who cannot control others are not in peace; those who cannot show others are unhappy;

Ritual, reason also.

He wants to rule the world.

First of all, it is necessary to reverse some concepts.

For example, the concepts left by the Mohists for the people of the Xia Dynasty.

This is not because he has any enmity with the Mo family, but because of different paths, there will naturally be conflicts.

With Xun Ke's actions, and after the "Encouraging Learning" essay was spread all over the world, many people understood it.

Xun Ke is about to emerge from the blue.

In other words, it is to surpass the Mohism that is currently in charge of Qin Lisheng.

Mohism has morality, and Confucianism talks about benevolence and righteousness.

What is benevolence?

Benevolence, people also.

The benevolent loves others.

But there are different levels of love, so the word benevolence means to love family members, friends, and even others without hurting oneself too much, which is enough to be called benevolence.

What is righteousness?

Righteousness is justice.

Being able to treat everything fairly and not make it biased is enough to be called righteous.

On the basis of Mohism's impartiality, the scope of Confucian benevolence and righteousness has undoubtedly narrowed a lot at this time, and it pays more attention to self-cultivation, and its requirements for people are far less extreme than Mohism.

To put it simply: the Mohists expect everyone to help each other, and the Mohists have to take the lead in achieving this, so that the Mohists are suffering from the extreme.

The benevolence and righteousness of Confucianism is to take care of yourself first, live well, and help your family as much as you can.Friends, even strangers, do not do unjust things, which can be called benevolence and righteousness.

Compared with the universal love of Mohism, the benevolence and righteousness of Confucianism is undoubtedly much simpler.

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

The universal love of Mohism is really difficult for most people, but the benevolence and righteousness of Confucianism are much more reliable and simpler.

Even the elder brother who has been in love with the brothel for more than ten years dares to praise himself for his benevolence-heh, he never owes anyone money, and he has never done any evil things, so how can he not be considered benevolent?

As for this kind of person, Xun Ke's evaluation is: accept everything according to the order.

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

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

After the wicked have received their due punishment, in Xun Ke's view, they can get rid of the evil and keep the good.

You can't even have the chance to start a new life—unless you make a fatal mistake.

In addition, he also advocated that his disciples can "do good deeds every day".

This kindness does not need to be a big thing.

Seeing a hungry and cold traveler handing over a piece of dry food and a glass of water; seeing the uneven road surface filling a little soil;

Even if you can't even do these small things, it's okay. Confucian scholars live in peace and stability, don't do unjust things, don't hurt others, and they are considered qualified.

Of course, the word "benevolence and righteousness" is just the most simple way of saying it, it is for the convenience of the people at the lowest level to understand, so that they can also understand what Confucianism is saying.

In addition to the two characters of benevolence and righteousness, Xun Ke also proposed higher-level and more perfect pursuits: filial piety, fraternity, loyalty, forgiveness, propriety, knowledge, courage, respect, tolerance, trust, sensitivity, and benefit
After completing the most basic benevolence and righteousness, there are still these paths to continue to improve oneself, which are moral standards and personality realms.

If someone can do all of these, it is enough to be called a saint.

Xun Ke gave everyone the opportunity to participate.

And it doesn't mean you have to run for the highest and supreme avenue as soon as you come up, and you have to be like Mozi.

Instead, take care of yourself first, and then when you have higher personal pursuits, you can improve it little by little. Even if you can't do it, there is no pressure, as long as you keep the word "benevolence and righteousness", it is enough.

It is precisely because of this that, along with the spread of that majestic essay, the words of Confucian benevolence and righteousness have spread far and wide.

Regardless of the logic at the bottom, and the process of climbing step by step and finally reaching the realm of the saint himself, it is more reasonable and clearer.

To use an inappropriate analogy: if a carriage can only seat six people, and there are tigers chasing six strangers behind, then the Confucian scholar in the carriage can only save five people, which is not harmful. Confucian benevolence and righteousness, under the Confucian concept, no one can criticize him for this, and Confucian students themselves do not have to blame themselves.

But if you are an Mohist, you have to go down to face the tiger by yourself, and if you don't go, you are not enough to be called an Mohist.

Of course, we can use this to say that Confucian scholars are not as noble as Mohists, but how many people are really willing to be so noble?

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

It is not easy to be able to drive wildly without seeing a tiger, but willing to do everything possible to save people.

Is it really because Xun Ke came out to sing the opposite tune that the Mohists were reduced to three thousand?

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

Violating human nature, one must be educated by human nature.

Human nature is evil, and evil seeks good.

What Xun Ke took was the way of promoting good and suppressing evil.

As time goes by, more and more people are willing to believe in Confucianism.

There are also some people who are willing to do more "goodness" among them, build roads and build schools.

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

The Xia Dynasty is being baptized by new ideas, which are more in line with their ideas.

The time came to the 37th year of the Xia Dynasty.

On this day, five masters visited Gu's small courtyard again.

Today, some of them are going to attack the innate realm!
(End of this chapter)