Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 423 Precepts and deeds, the four elements of the law of wealth and couple.

Marquis Julu Zhao Mu brought Lian Jin to visit Qin Zhiyong in person. He thought that doing so would be regarded as a corporal.But Zhao Mu didn't know that Qin Zhiyong was a master of psychology, he could see through other people's inner thoughts at a glance.

If Zhao Mu came to ask him sincerely, Qin Zhiyong might treat him with courtesy, but Zhao Mu was not only dishonest, but also hypocritical.

Qin Zhiyong generally would not deal with people like Zhao Mu.

Qin Zhiyong said: "Master Hou, I told you in front of the king that I don't want to be an official for the time being."

Zhao Mu said confidently: "You don't need to be an official, you just need to help me do things. What the king can give you, I can give you. What the king can't give you, I can still give you."

Qin Zhiyong shook his head.

Qin Zhiyong didn't work as an official, how could he be a guest at Zhao Mu's house?Qin Zhiyong and Lian Jin are still somewhat different.Qin Zhiyong is a seeker of Taoism, and Lian Jin wants to use all means to climb up, preferably to replace Zhao Mu and become a powerful minister.

Zhao Mu's patience was not very good. Seeing Qin Zhiyong's refusal, his face immediately became gloomy.

"Mr. Qin, do you know the consequences of rejecting this Marquis?" Zhao Mu said, "This Marquis knows that you are a closed disciple of Xunzi, with profound knowledge and extraordinary martial arts. It is not that you can gain a foothold in the world with knowledge and martial arts. Don't you Confucianists just want to seek an official position? Mr. Qin, you are too arrogant."

Qin Zhiyong said: "Master Hou, you and I have different ways and do not conspire with each other. I don't want to argue with you because it doesn't make any sense. Kindness, see off."

Zhao Mu said: "Mr. Qin, I heard that you are going to have a banquet at Mrs. Ya's residence tomorrow night?"

Before Qin Zhiyong could reply, Zhao Mu stood up and walked out of the room with Lian Jin.

Shanrou looked puzzled, and said: "Sir, what does Juluhou mean when you say you are going to have a banquet at Mrs. Ya's residence?"

Qin Zhiyong said with a smile: "Zhao Mu is telling me that he is very powerful, and any disturbance in Handan City cannot escape his discernment. He wants to give me a good reputation. Mrs. Ya's housekeeper just sent an invitation card, Zhao Mu knew about it. Zhao Mu's news is really well-informed."

Shanrou suddenly realized.

Can't these people in power speak directly?Do you have to make a detour to appear smarter and wiser?
Shanrou said: "Sir, Marquis Julu said that Confucian disciples are running around for the purpose of becoming officials..."

Qin Zhiyong glanced at Shanrou and said, "What do you think?"

Shanrou said: "Shanrou doesn't know."

It's not that she doesn't know, but she thinks what Juluhou said is very reasonable.

Not only Confucianism, but also the theories and ideas of other schools, it seems that the purpose is to enter the court and become an official.

Even Taoist alchemists still take advantage of the king's desire to live forever to gain benefits for themselves by cheating and abducting.

Qin Zhiyong said with a smile: "No matter how much I say now, it's just empty words. After dinner, let's go out of the city, and I'll take you to experience what life is like for the people at the bottom."

Precepts and deeds.

It is impossible to let students deeply understand the essence of learning only by word of mouth.

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Handan City is the capital of the State of Zhao, but the surrounding people still live in a very miserable life.

In addition to the common people, there are also slaves in Handan City.

During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, it had not yet fully entered the feudal era, but belonged to a semi-feudal and semi-slavery society.

Qin Zhiyong took Shanrou to walk on the small road outside the city. When passing by the village, Shanrou saw some people with scantily clad clothes, yellow and emaciated faces.

Qin Zhiyong said: "Shanrou, you used to be an assassin and traveled all over the country. I believe you have seen many poor people. But you didn't seriously understand the living conditions of the people. The princes and nobles have been aloof for too long, and they have already separated from the people. They Their eyes only focus on wealth and power. Zhongming Dingshi is what they pursue, and Marquis Julu Zhao Mu is one of them.”

Shanrou has worshiped Cao Qiudao as her teacher since she was a child. She practiced martial arts and swords very hard, but she never suffered from hunger or cold.

She can't understand the real life of the common people.

Qin Zhiyong is going to bring her to experience it for himself today.

Someone may ask, Tao, where is it?Tao is at the most basic level.This is the principle that only the dirtiest mud can grow the purest lotus.

If Shanrou wants to take charge of the Mohist school, she must not break away from the ordinary people.Otherwise, the Mohist school will not be able to escape the fate of going to perish.

An old farmer and his two sons were working in the field.

Qin Zhiyong said with a smile: "Old man, at your age, you still need to farm."

The old farmer glanced at Qin Zhiyong and Shanrou, a trace of timidity flashed in his eyes, and then he said: "I have seen two nobles. If you don't plow the fields, you won't be able to eat enough. There are three little grandchildren to support at home. If you don't plow the fields, the family children will starve to death."

After speaking, the old farmer smiled, but the smile on his face was very bitter.

Is there food for farming?

Not necessarily.

If natural disasters and man-made disasters occur, not to mention no income, and taxation, it will really starve to death.

Qin Zhiyong said: "Old man, the two of us are not noble people. We are ordinary people just like you. Old man, let me help you with your work."

The old farmer quickly said: "How can this be done? Can't be done, can't be done."

Qin Zhiyong jumped into the field and started working.

Shanrou hesitated for a moment, and went to the fields with Qin Zhiyong.

Qin Zhiyong didn't speak, and worked silently. Shanrou had doubts in his heart, but he didn't ask.

Do this in one afternoon.

When the sun went down, Qin Zhiyong put down his work.

In the era of slash-and-burn farming, farmers worked very hard, and the efficiency of farming was extremely low.

Shanrou stretched her waist, her back hurt.Doing farm work is harder than practicing swords.

Qin Zhiyong said: "Old man, we will come again tomorrow. Until we finish helping you in the fields."

On the way back to town.

Qin Zhiyong asked, "Shanrou, what are your thoughts now?"

Shanrou said, "It's tiring to do farm work."

Qin Zhiyong said: "You have only been working for one afternoon, but the people's farming lasts for a lifetime, and they will not rest until they die. Patriarch Mo Di is a farmer, a real common people. The Mohist theory founded by Patriarch Mo Di is aimed at changing the common people. living conditions. Although I, Qin Zhiyong, am a disciple of Confucianism, Patriarch Mo Di is the person I admire the most."

"To promote civilization and serve the people, one should not just sit and talk, let alone just say a few empty words. Although the theories of different schools have different ideas and ideas, their goals all have one thing in common, that is, to treat the people well and find ways to improve them. life, make the social order stable, and make the country long-term peace and stability."

"Whoever wins the hearts and minds of the people wins the world."

"The disciples of every family want to be officials. However, for those who really pursue learning, their purpose of becoming an official is not their purpose, but their purpose. The official court is a good platform, which can be used to realize their own goals. Ideals and aspirations. Therefore, there is a saying that 'it is easy to practice in the Gongmen'."

"It's a pity that people who enter the officialdom often forget their original intentions and no longer care about the world. Instead, they become sleazy dogs and do whatever it takes for their own gain."

"Shanrou, man is the spirit of all things because he knows how to think and use tools. Farming is hard work, so let's find a way to find a tool to make farming easier and save effort. If you can Doing so is boundless merit.”

Qin Zhiyong is still very satisfied with Shanrou's performance today.

She can let go of her body and go to the fields to work, which shows that she is still a good material.If Shan Rou is unwilling to go to the fields, no matter how talented she is in swordsmanship and how good-hearted she is, Qin Zhiyong will not pass on her knowledge and sword skills.As for the matter of being in charge of the Mo family, there is no need to mention it.

Without Shanrou, Qin Zhiyong can find someone else.

the next day.

Shanrou continued to follow Qin Zhiyong to plow the fields outside the city.

Yesterday, Shanrou still had some resistance in her heart towards farming, but today her condition is much better.

Qin Zhiyong nodded secretly, and said: "Shanrou, no matter what you do, since you decide to do it, then put aside distracting thoughts and concentrate on it. Only when the body and mind are united, can you experience the joy of labor."

Shanrou's eyes lit up, she realized something, nodded and said: "Yes, sir."

A true word is passed on, and a thousand volumes of books are falsely passed on.

At the right time, a word can often touch people's hearts.Whatever you do, you must be united with your body and mind.These words are the most reasonable.Before, no one told Shan Rou about it.

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It was known that Qin Zhiyong took Shan Rou outside Handan City to help the old farmer plow the fields, and it spread overnight in Handan City.

Many people laughed at Qin Zhiyong, even though his martial arts were extraordinary, he was still a mud leg.

Qin Zhiyong and Shan Rou came to Zhao Ya's mansion for the banquet on time.

Zhao Ya warmly welcomed Qin Zhiyong and Shanrou, and said: "Mr. Qin and Miss Shanrou are honored to come to my house, it really makes the humble house flourish. The banquet is ready, please take a seat quickly."

Qin Zhiyong said: "Madam Ya's residence is not a humble house. Madam Ya will invite you first."

After taking a seat.

Mrs. Ya drank a glass of wine and said with a smile: "I heard that Mr. Qin has been plowing the fields outside the city these two days? I don't know if it's a rumor or something real?"

Qin Zhiyong nodded and said, "It's true."

Zhao Ya looked at Qin Zhiyong, with a strange flash in his eyes.She really couldn't imagine that Qin Zhiyong would help the old farmer plow the fields.What kind of person is he?

Mrs. Ya said: "Mr. Qin does things differently from ordinary people."

Qin Zhiyong said: "Why did Mrs. Ya say that? Could it be that Mrs. Ya thinks it is shameful to plow the fields? Land has always been the most precious thing. We eat, wear, and use all It grows from the ground. Not to mention us ordinary people, even if you are a true immortal, you cannot do without the four basic elements of the law of wealth. I wonder if Madam Ya thinks it is right?"

There is no one else who can plow and farm the land, even if Qin Zhiyong said that he is so tall.

Zhao Ya said: "Mr. Qin is indeed a man of great learning. This is a very good statement. Zhao Ya is really lucky to meet him. In the future, Zhao Ya will need to ask him for advice."

Qin Zhiyong said: "Madam Ya, you won't invite Qin to dinner for no reason. As a person, I don't like to beat around the bush and make false claims. If you have anything to say, just speak up. As long as Qin can do it, I will never refuse. "

Zhao Ya picked up the wine glass and smiled slightly to hide the embarrassment in her heart.

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(End of this chapter)