Prime Minister of Great Qin

Chapter 51 Confucianism and Law, Law and Confucianism! (for collection)

"Censor Zhang Cang, I have met you, Young Master." A fat middle-aged man with fluttering white robes bowed respectfully to Fusu.

Seeing Zhang Cang's strenuous appearance, Fusu couldn't help smiling. For some reason, every time he saw Zhang Cang, he always felt a little cheerful, especially when comparing Zhang Cang with the thin and thin officials around him.

Fu Su smiled and said, "Zhang Yushi doesn't need to be too polite."

Zhang Cang nodded, braced himself, and slowly stood up straight.

He was already breathing a little.

Fusu didn't exchange too many pleasantries, and said straight to the point: "I just came out of the prime minister's mansion, and I was just looking for you because I was confused."

"My lord, it's okay to ask." Zhang Cang looked calm.

Fu Su nodded slightly, and said: "I went to the prison yesterday, you should know about it."

Zhang Cang nodded.

He is the censor of the censor's mansion. Although he is the official in charge, some news can still be heard, and the imperial prison is originally the prison under the censor's mansion.

Fu Su said: "Yesterday when Ji Heng left, he left a question on purpose."

"He mentioned that the most difficult conflict between Daqin and the Kanto region was Wei's private education of Qi's merchants and rich merchants, and asked, if Daqin continues to be so oppressive, where will the world rebel? And who will be the first to rebel? I have an answer in my mind, but I'm not sure."

"So I want to invite Zhang Yushi"

It's just that before Fusu finished speaking, Zhang Cang staggered and fell to the ground, his body trembling like chaff, his face pale, his eyes full of resentment and fear towards Fusu.

He was really scared.

The last time he was called by Fusu, he was already scared to death.

During this period of time, I have been trembling with fear, lest something goes wrong in the political affairs, causing dissatisfaction with the first emperor, so I took advantage of the situation to deal with myself, but the last time the matter has not subsided, come again?

Who can stand this?

Fusu is the son of Great Qin, even if Shihuang knew about it, he wouldn't blame him too much.

But he is not.

He is just an ordinary censor.

Although he has thousands of strategies in his own belly, he can't bear this toss.

Zhang Cang hurriedly said: "My lord, stop talking nonsense."

"Under His Majesty's rule in the Great Qin Dynasty, the achievements of the soldiers in the frontiers are prosperous, the officials in the counties and counties are hardworking and dedicated to their duties, and the heads of the world are living in peace and prosperity. There is absolutely no worry in the mouth of the son."

"Ji Heng is a remnant of the six kingdoms, you must not believe those inappropriate words."

Fusu nodded slightly, and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, Zhang Yushi, Fusu won't trust you, but you are confused. I want to ask Zhang Yushi to clarify your doubts. Don't panic Zhang Yushi, it's just an academic discussion. "

Zhang Cang said seriously: "There is no possibility of discussion."

"Young master, if you still want to ask these inappropriate remarks, then you should leave. Zhang Cang is not talented, so he can't answer this question."

"Moreover, the son's question is absolutely impossible."

Zhang Cang's tone was extremely firm.

Indisputable.

Fusu took a deep look at Zhang Cang, then looked at the surroundings where no one was around, and said in a concentrated voice: "Zhang Yushi, I have already retreated from the people around me, why are you still so afraid to speak?"

Zhang Cang was silent.

a long time.

Fusu sighed, and said: "Forget it, you don't want to speak, and I won't force you."

"Thank you, my lord." Zhang Cang bowed deeply, and said again: "My lord, Ji Heng is indeed talented, but after all, he is a remnant of the Six Kingdoms, so he may not really agree with you, just listen to what you have to say, don't make it public , let alone mention it to His Majesty or others."

"Talk too much and you will lose."

"Also beware of misfortune coming out of your mouth."

"Fu Su would like to be taught." Fu Su stood up from the table and bowed deeply.

"It's Zhang Cang who is narrow-minded and can't be trusted by a young master, let alone such a big gift." Zhang Cang also bowed deeply.

Fu Su said: "I won't mention this matter anymore. Ji Heng also said one thing yesterday, that law is Confucianism. What do you think of this point of view?"

Zhang Cang didn't speak in a hurry, wandered around the room, and after thinking for a while, he calmly said: "Whether this point of view is right or not."

"I studied under Xunzi."

"Master is a master of Confucianism in the world."

"And my master's study is significantly different from the way of Confucius and Mencius. The study of Confucius and Mencius is 'the first king of law', and my master's study is 'the queen of law'."

"The first king of law is value rationality."

"The queen of law is instrumental rationality."

"But is there really an unbridgeable gap between the two?"

"I'm afraid not necessarily."

"When the Master taught at the beginning, he talked about the transition from 'ritual' to 'law', which is based on the natural extension of the idea of ​​rebuilding social order. The past 'rituals' were not enough to punish people's hearts and rectify society. Therefore, a more compulsory 'law' must be used. .”

"Fa and etiquette are actually based on 'human nature'."

"One thinks that human nature is good, and the other thinks that human nature is evil, but good and evil are actually human beings, and they are just different manifestations in different periods."

"The Master's study was based on the needs of the monarch at that time to defeat the enemy with strong troops. He put forward the viewpoint of 'law queen' and 'evil nature', and paid attention to severe punishment and strict law. Therefore, Master's Confucianism has evolved from the etiquette of Confucius and Mencius. Confucianism has transformed into Legalism and Confucianism with equal emphasis on propriety and law.”

"Confucianism is law, and law is Confucianism, which is actually right."

"Prime Minister Li is even worse."

"He is Confucianism as the appearance, and the law as the exterior."

"Prime Minister Li once wrote in the "Book of Xingdu Zeshu": A husband and virtuous master must also be able to practice the art of supervision and responsibility in a comprehensive way. To supervise and blame them, the ministers dare not continue to take advantage of them. Well. This is the division of ministers and masters, and the righteousness of superiors and inferiors. If the world is worthy or not, no one dares not to do his best to let his ruler do his best. Therefore, the master controls the world alone and has no control. It can be extremely happy, The sage lord, don’t notice it!”

"It is because the wise ruler is arbitrary, so the power does not lie with the ministers. Then you can destroy the way of benevolence and righteousness, cover up the words of the martyrs, and impede the martyrs' walks, block the eyes, and only see and hear from the inside. Therefore, you can't use the benevolence and righteousness from the outside. What is invincible in the interior is admonishing and arguing about indignant disputes. Therefore, it is possible to be independent and self-sufficient, and no one dares to rebel."

"Prime Minister Li has blatantly advocated that the monarchy is in control of power and decisions are made arbitrarily."

"These views are completely contrary to Confucius and Mencius."

"It can be called Confucianism!"

"The reason why there is a 'Confucianism' is because Prime Minister Li continued and expanded on the basis of Confucius's study, but it is more biased towards the law."

"The Master is Confucianism and Confucianism, and he is Confucianism and Legalism."

"It's different from Confucius and Mencius, but both the appearance and the inside are from the Master."

heard.

Fusu was thoughtful.

He then asked again, "What about Han Feizi?"

Zhang Cang shook his head and said, "Han Feizi is different, he has completely broken away from Confucianism."

"Only recognize 'bad sex theory'."

"He firmly believes that human nature is inherently evil and unchangeable."

"When he was studying, Han Feizi was different from other people. He not only read Confucianism, but also read a lot of other theories. He gathered the strengths of hundreds of schools and brought together the opinions of one family. He put forward many different views and opinions. In this respect, I am not as good as Prime Minister Li. he."

"And Han Feizi has won the eloquence of the master."

"Just because of stuttering, I didn't show my talent."

Speaking of which.

Zhang Cang stopped talking.

(End of this chapter)