After Spring and Autumn

Chapter 223

Having said that, Zuo Qiuming sighed, and looked at the flickering candle, his eyes were a little blurred.

"Respect for etiquette is to let the world have rules that can be relied on, to restrain people's hearts, and to set names for everyone. .”

"Then everyone's ambition will be released, and the order of the world will be chaotic. This is what Zuo is worried about. Mengzi should understand the reason for it?"

In the final analysis, the most important reason why Confucianism supports Zhouli is that a set of rules can be set through this method, so that all people can rely on this set of rules to understand what they should do and what they should not do.

Thereby restraining people's thoughts, and then stably achieving the goal of stabilizing the empire, why is this?The reason why Confucianism can flourish after the stability of the world, Meng Di naturally understands these reasons now, but he has his own opinions.

"Mr. Zuo's words are good, but have you ever thought that if Zhou Li is still maintained under the current situation, but other vassal states do not exist, then there will be a situation where the high-ranking and the few are few?"

"The final result is like the moon in the mirror in the water. It sounds good, but the result will be completely opposite. If you want to revitalize Confucianism, the best way is to set up a set of methods suitable for the current situation after the unification of the world. "

"Only in this way can the world return to orthodoxy. Etiquette can only make people feel awe, but it can't make people in the world really return to their hearts. After all, people's hearts are like water and move according to the situation."

"It's just like what ordinary people think about, that is, to be able to eat enough and clothe themselves warmly, so that their children can live a relatively better life. This is their wish, but now this chaotic world has arrived."

"In the majestic state of Jin, the power of the public office has fallen, and this phenomenon has gradually appeared in other vassal states. Under such circumstances, no one will respect etiquette, and the people who are in dire straits do not know What are the benefits."

"Guanzi once said that if the warehouse is solid, you know the etiquette, if you have enough food and clothing, you know the honor and disgrace. If the people are not allowed to settle down, how can you realize what you said? As long as you have the support of the people, this king will not worry about anyone taking reckless risks!"

Zuo Qiuming's words were a bit deafening to Zuo Qiuming. He had a lot of contact with those common people, so he naturally understood their thoughts very well, so he knew very well that what Meng Di said was true.

But in this way, how to face the persistence in my heart for a long time?So he was silent for a while, Mengdi sighed after seeing this, and said without forcing it.

"To be honest, this king came to see Mr. Zuo this time mainly because he wanted to invite Mr. Zuo to be responsible for educating the people. Now that the Han Kingdom is becoming more and more prosperous, the people have more and more talents available to them."

"Because of this, gambling games have also begun to prosper gradually. From the perspective of this king, this kind of thing is harmful to the common people and has no benefit. It will make people feel lucky, so they can't do things diligently. .”

"At this time, it is natural to need a person with real talents and real learning to regulate their behavior. The important purpose is to let them know what they should do and what they should not do. For Mr. Zuo, this should not be the case. Is it against the principle?"

After hearing this, Zuo Qiuming hesitated for a moment, and then asked.

"Since Mengzi said so, Zuo can give it a try. It's just that Zuo doesn't want to be an official. Instead, he can teach and educate people in Huaicheng. I wonder if Mengzi will agree?"

It was obvious that Zuo Qiuming still had scruples about Meng Di's identity, so he proposed this compromise method.

As for Meng Di, as long as Zuo Qiuming is willing to come out and do things, it will be fine, so he said after thinking for a while.

"Of course, this is fine. After the king returns, he will set aside a special area for the establishment of a school. In addition, while teaching and educating people, I also hope that Mr. Zuo can discuss with Mr. Bai how to manage the affairs of the people."

This was equivalent to two people taking a step back, so Zuo Qiuming agreed on the spot.

Meng Di knew very well in his heart that Confucianism is not very helpful in this troubled world, but it is still very good for correcting people's behavior, and can be used for self-cultivation.

Everything has a good side and a bad side. Now the strength of the Han State is strong, and the people have already supported him. Under this situation, he can control the overall situation. You can give in.

After a night's rest, Meng Di and Zuo Qiuming drove to Huai City the next day. Along the way, the two argued endlessly about how to govern the people, sometimes confronting each other and sometimes planning carefully.

This also allowed Zuo Qiuming to have a deeper understanding of Meng Di. Although the other party was very young, his thoughts were based on the fundamental interests of the people, which filled his heart with emotion. With such a monarch, Han How could the country not be strong?
Qi State Linzi.

Tian Chang returned first and told Tian Qi about the discussion with Mengdi in detail. After listening, Tian Qi frowned.

"This is a good move. I'm afraid Bai Gui came up with the idea of ​​using my Tian family's money to develop Huai City. Although it is beneficial to both of us, Han will benefit even more."

"It's really unexpected that Mengdi's subordinates have so many capable people to assist them. The future is boundless. Now, the two sons of Qihou are useless. If they are allowed to control the power of Qi."

"Our country of Qi will definitely decline further in the future. What will we use to resist the country of Han? But at this moment, as long as our Tian family can guarantee the relationship with Mengdi, it will definitely come in handy in the future."

And Tian Chang also nodded deeply, and said in a tone full of emotion.

"Father has never been to Huai City. Today's Huai City is completely different from what I saw before. It has more than doubled in size, and there are many places dedicated to trade in the outer city."

"The goods from the north and the south can be seen in Huaicheng, and there are many merchant ships in the south, transshipping goods back and forth for a while, and Mengdi is still building a lot of construction around Huaicheng, spending a lot of money on water conservancy reconstruction. This is for the future. Make a plan."

"At this time, our Tian family must also make preparations in advance. At least after the death of Qihou, we will take the opportunity to hold the entirety of Qi in our hands. Only in this way can Qi become strong."

(End of this chapter)