Let’s talk about Liaozhai at the beginning, I scared all the fans on the Internet to death

There are two demi-saints in the world.

Inside these two.

One is Confucius and the other is Mencius.

There is still half.

That is Wang Yangming.

The reason why Wang Yangming is regarded as half a saint lies in the philosophy of mind he proposed in "Longchang Enlightenment".

exactly.

The study of mind was not first proposed by Wang Yangming.

Before this.

There are some sages who proposed the study of mind.

However, the previous psychological studies were not very specific and did not convince the public.

But after Wang Yangming's "Longchang Enlightenment", he truly had an epiphany and developed his spiritual knowledge to its highest peak.

"Teacher Jiangning, what is the heart?"

"The heart is all things, the heart is the universe, the universe is the heart, and the heart is also the principle."

"What's the point?"

"Principle is the law of nature, which can also be called morality."

"Then what is conscience?"

"Conscience is our heart and one of our instincts."

"Teacher Jiang Ning, can you make it more clear?"

in the live room.

Some netizens were so excited that they couldn't help themselves.

they know.

Today's story may push Confucianism to a new peak.

Yes.

exactly.

Wang Yangming's Xue Xue is based on the premise of inheriting Confucianism and raising Confucianism to a peak.

"Wang Yangming's sudden enlightenment actually developed the study of mind to a stage, and we can call him the master of the study of mind. And the counterpart to the study of mind is Neo-Confucianism. We know that in Neo-Confucianism, he was the master of Er Cheng and Zhu Ziti came out. He emphasized that there is principle in everything. Even very small things also exist in principle. So when Wang Yangming was a child, in order to verify Neo Confucianism, he framed bamboos for seven days and seven nights. They believed that principle was the highest standard and also It can be considered that morality is the highest standard. So Zhu Zi and others also proposed that the principles of nature should be preserved and human desires should be destroyed."

The principle here of preserving the principles of nature and destroying human desires can be said to be the most famous saying in Neo-Confucianism.

Obviously many people don't quite agree with this statement.

But everyone disagreed, but couldn't find anything to refute.

because.

This sentence actually makes some sense.

Because God's law dictates that we need to maintain our highest moral standards.

There is a certain misunderstanding in destroying human desires.

It does not mean to eliminate human desires, but to give up those bad desires.

So morally speaking, there is no problem.

but.

Human desires are not limited to bad desires.

There are many desires that are closely related to our lives.

This desire cannot be said to be good, nor can it be said to be bad, but it is our instinct and our conscience.

But if these basic desires or instinctive desires are destroyed, how can we live?

Therefore, Jiang Ning continued: "Let's give an example. Helping others is a traditional virtue. However, there is a question. If our own conditions do not allow it, should we help? Obviously, helping here is worthy of praise. , but it’s not a problem if we don’t help. Therefore, Mr. Wang Yangming denies that everything is rational. He thinks that as long as we abide by our conscience, that’s fine.”

"I just want a clear conscience."

Some netizens immediately said.

"Correct."

Jiang Ning nodded: "But to have a clear conscience, you must ask yourself in your heart, not what you say, is whether the thing you did is worthy of your conscience. If it is worthy, then there is no problem. If you are sorry, then this matter may The handling is not complete. Therefore, although the morality mentioned by Wang Yangming is the highest standard, for us people, conscience is the highest standard of morality. Maybe when we distinguish whether something is right or wrong, no one can It may make sense. But in our hearts, our conscience has already made a clear judgment."

"I understand."

Although this live broadcast seems to be about Wang Yangming.

but.

The theory of mind proposed by Wang Yangming shocked countless people in the live broadcast room.

This shock.

It wasn’t just Wang Yangming who achieved enlightenment in Longchang.

What's more, Wang Yangming's psychology has solved countless people's inner doubts.

Simultaneously.

Those who have done some research on Confucianism are even more excited and trembling.

because.

they feel.

If Wang Yangming’s psychology is really recognized.

Then.

This means that Wang Yangming’s philosophy of mind will be able to resist the Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism of the Song Dynasty.

even.

From now on.

Obviously, Wang Yangming's philosophy of mind has gone a step further and is more acceptable to the public.

if it is like this.

But everyone suddenly remembered the previous conversation between Wang Yangming and his father when he was a child.

Is the No. [-] pick the most advantageous?
Naturally not.

There are people in this world who are more powerful than the number one scholar.

What's more powerful than the number one pick?
That is the saint.

Wang Yangming seems...

Already walking on the path of a saint.

……

"Teacher Jiang Ning, we understand the study of mind and our hearts, so what should we do?"

At this time.

Another netizen said.

Regarding this question, Jiang Ning wrote four words on the drawing board: "Unity of knowledge and action."

Yes.

It is the unity of knowledge and action.

The heart is conscience.

When we understand our conscience, then we should become one with action.

"Teacher Jiang Ning, what is the unity of knowledge and action?"

"The same example. For whether something is right or wrong, we use our conscience to judge. Our conscience tells us that this thing is wrong. Then, this is wrong. Our conscience tells us , this thing is right, then this is right. However, conscience only stops at the level of knowledge. You just know, but if you don’t do it, it doesn’t work. What we really need to do is to unite knowledge and action. We Not only should I use my conscience to judge things, but at the same time, after judging, we must also act according to my conscience."

"Without conscience, words are in vain. But with action, without conscience, you will definitely go in the wrong direction. Therefore, Mr. Wang Yangming's Longchang Enlightenment summed it up in four words: the unity of knowledge and action."

this night.

Star bright.

I don't know how many people there are.

After listening to the story of Jiangning Wang Yangming's "Longchang Enlightenment", I also had an epiphany.

..."Holy, this is a saint."

"Longchang Enlightenment, ah ah, this is simply unbelievable."

"I thought the saint was just a legend, but I didn't expect that the saint really existed."

Wang Yangming's philosophy of mind only appeared once.

With lightning speed, he completely erupted in the country in an instant.

Whether you understand it or not.

Wang Yangming was greatly shocked when he listened to Jiang Ning's explanation.

At the same time.

Countless scholars, experts, Confucian scholars... also came over one after another to discuss Wang Yangming's philosophy of mind.

result.

With this discussion, Wang Yangming’s philosophy became more and more deeply rooted in people’s hearts.

"Okay, from now on I will be Mr. Wang Yangming's biggest fan."

"I really like what Mr. Wang Yangming said about the unity of knowledge and action. This is much stronger than what Zhu Zi said about maintaining the principles of nature and destroying human desires."

"No, I actually studied Wang Yangming before. I was always surprised at the time. It seemed that after Wang Yangming was demoted, he seemed to be completely reborn. Unexpectedly, this was because of Longchang's enlightenment, hahahaha... Brothers, Wherever the dragon farm is, I also want to go there to have an epiphany.”

"My heart is the universe, and the universe is my heart. I like it, I like it, I like it so much."

This philosophy was originally lofty.

Generally speaking.

Philosophy like this.

Civilians can't understand it and won't think about it.

but.

Wang Xiangming's philosophy of mind is something that everyone can understand at a glance and use it as soon as they understand it.

How can such a character not be appreciated by others?

"Let me tell you what Teacher Jiang Ning said, Wang Yangming is much more powerful than Yang Shen."

"No, Yang Shen is at most a top scholar. But, there are people in this world who are more powerful than the top scholar."

"Hahaha...you guys are paying attention to the class."

"No, that won't work. I want to hear Teacher Jiang Ning talk about Wang Yangming again."

"Don't listen. There are many records of Wang Yangming's experience in the history books. You can go and read it."

"I'm just looking at it."

"Ah, what's the situation?"

"Do you think what we see is the same as what Teacher Jiang Ning said?"

"Is it different?"

"Okay, although it's the same. But when Teacher Jiang Ning tells it, it's completely different."

This is recognized by all.

People are still the same people.

History is still the same history.

Even if it's the same thing.

When Jiang Ning tells it, it gives people a completely different feeling.

"Teacher Jiang Ning, continue, continue."

"Teacher Jiang Ning, look, we already have 1400 million fans. Come on, give us another lecture and try to reach 1500 million fans."

"Teacher Jiang Ning, Mr. Wang Yangming, you haven't finished speaking yet. You can't be a eunuch."

A group of netizens kept urging Jiang Ning.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning didn't talk nonsense and started the live broadcast again: "Okay, okay, let's finish Mr. Wang Yangming's talk today."

The last issue only talked about Wang Yangming’s philosophy of mind.

but.

Wang Yangming’s life is not finished.

Or.

In the last issue, Jiang Ning only talked about Wang Yang knowing it.

For the rest of his life, that's OK.

"Whakaka, Teacher Jiang Ning has started teaching."

"Brothers, move the benches."

"The front row sells melon seeds, drinks, and eight-treasure porridge."

Clearing his throat, Jiang Ning said: "On the 10th year after Longchang was demoted, the imperial court finally transferred Wang Yangming to Ji'an, Gan Province, as the county magistrate. The Minister of War at the time admired Wang Yangming very much. He felt that Wang Yangming was not like some others. Civil servants can only talk but not do anything. Wang Yangming is not only amazingly talented, but also very capable of practical actions. He is even familiar with the art of war. Then the Minister of War asked Wang Yangming to follow him to suppress the bandits. As a result, the suppression was a complete suppression. A strong man emerged."

"At that time, there were a lot of thieves in the central and southern parts of Gan Province. The imperial court sent Wang Yangming there. Not long after, the thieves were wiped out by Wang Yangming. Later, the imperial court sent Wang Yangming to Guang Province and Fu Province. It only took a few months for Wang Yangming to He destroyed 84 groups of bandits and captured more than 6000 people. Wang Yangming not only made outstanding contributions in suppressing bandits. While suppressing bandits in southern Jiangxi, he also established academies. In southern Jiangxi, he issued a proclamation, The "Southern Ganxi Township Treaty" was formulated, Confucian classics were engraved, teachers' salaries were improved, and the Lianxi Academy in the city was renovated, which was later renamed Yangming Academy. For a time, there were many academies in the Nangan area, and the aggressive and fierce folk customs were eliminated. The changes brought about a new atmosphere in Nangan. To this day, Yangming Academy is still there in Nangan.”

"Because of Wang Yangming's success in suppressing the bandits, King Ning suddenly rebelled. This King Ning was the same King Ning who had recruited Tang Bohu into the palace before. The court knew that Wang Yangming was a good leader and ordered him to suppress King Ning. As a result, Wang Yangming only spent 35 Within days, King Ning’s troops were directly wiped out. However, although King Ning was captured, Emperor Wu Zong at that time was really confused. He felt that he was invincible, and he wanted Wang Yangming to release King Ning. Then I will personally capture Prince Ning."

"Faced with such a situation, Wang Yangming retreated bravely. He handed over Prince Ning to the eunuch Zhang Yong, who was relatively upright at the time, and then claimed that he was ill. In the end, although Wang Yangming did not receive the reward, it also prevented the court from suspecting that he had treason."

of course.

Wang Yangming’s story is not over.

After Wu Zong died, Shi Zong took over.

Because of his meritorious service, he was given the title of earl by Sejong.

Simultaneously.

And because of Wang Yangming's amazing martial arts skills, Shizong ordered Wang Yangming to governor Guangdong and Guangxi.

After Wang Yangming took office, he once again wiped out all the bandits in the territory.

Some bandits even heard Wang Yangming's name and did not even dare to fight. They came directly with their troops to surrender.

"It's just a pity that after the rebellion was over, Wang Yangming was infected by the hot and humid air in Longchang for ten years, and his lungs were injured. At this time, the old disease relapsed, and Wang Yangming knew that he didn't have much time left, so he asked the court for leave and returned to his hometown. When the trip came When he arrived at Qinglong Port in Gan Province, Wang Yangming asked where this place was. His disciple replied that this was Qinglong Port. After hearing this, Wang Yangming asked his disciples to gather everyone and tell everyone that I was leaving. On this day, Wang Yangming Died."

This is the life of Wang Yangming.

He used his whole life to prove to everyone the unity of knowledge and action he proposed.

"Qinglong Port, alas, Mr. Yangming turned into a dragon and left."

"Although I already know the rest of the story, what Teacher Jiang Ning said is that it feels like chicken blood has been injected all over the body."

"Well, from now on, we must be as Mr. Yangming said, integrating knowledge and action."

In their hearts, everyone remembered Wang Yangming's Longchang enlightenment that night.

They yearn for it extremely.

What kind of day it was, it actually gave Wang Yangming an epiphany.

"Teacher Jiang Ning, did Mr. Wang Yangming have any last words before his death?"

"some."

Jiang Ning nodded: "Wang Yangming's disciple also asked the same question at that time, and Wang Yangming answered in eight words."

"What eight words."

"My heart is bright, so what can I say."

Look at the eight words written by Jiang Ning.

Everyone in the live broadcast room murmured to themselves.

My life has been open and aboveboard, and I have no regrets. What else can I say?

"Mr. Yangming, through the ages."

"Mr. Yangming, through the ages."

"Mr. Yangming, through the ages."

Studio.

Everyone said this sentence together. (End of chapter)