Prehistoric: A steady life, starting from Journey to the West

Without any hesitation, Chen Qi opened his mouth and asked questions.

And it is a very sharp question.

What is Confucianism?

When Chen Qi asked this question, not only many masters and disciples in Jixia Academy were in an uproar.

Even the people who came to watch the ceremony on the listening platform around the platform were in an uproar.

Because Chen Qi's question is too sharp.

It's like asking a Buddhist practitioner what a Buddha is, and a Taoist practitioner what is Tao.

It's just that "what is Buddha" and "what is Tao" have been debated by many people since ancient times.

However, the question of "what is Confucianism" seems to have arisen for the first time.

This also made everyone curious.

I want to hear the answer of Kong Ji, the Confucian holy place in the immortal world, the great sacrificial wine in Jixia Academy Palace, and the former Confucian leader.

When Kong Ji heard Chen Qi's question, he couldn't help feeling bad.

It's just that now the arrow is on the string, and it has to be launched.

He didn't have time to think about the deep meaning of Chen Qi's question, he pondered for a moment, and then spoke.

"The word for Confucianism, Tongru, refers to a person who learns to infiltrate himself with the way of the former king, and also refers to a truly moral generation!"

Kong Ji replied in a deep voice.

After finishing speaking, he stared into Chen Qi's eyes and asked, "I wonder if Mr. Ming Weizi is satisfied with this answer?"

This answer can be regarded as possible.

The core of Confucianism is the theory of morality and morality.

Therefore, "Confucianism" is interpreted as a person who learns the kingly way and has morality.

Reluctantly can be regarded as the past.

Although the people on the listening platform felt that Kong Ji's explanation was a little mediocre, they nodded in agreement.

Because that's how they understand it.

However, Chen Qi shook his head and said.

"wrong!"

This typo is particularly eye-catching.

Not only did Kong Ji, the high priest of the Jixia Academy, stand there in a daze, but it also made everyone in the field couldn't believe their ears.

Chen Qi also ignored the astonished gazes of the others, but asked with a smile: "With the master's knowledge, you must know where the original Confucianism originated?"

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Although the answer given by the high priest of the Jixia Academy fits everyone's definition of the word "Confucianism".

But is this "Confucianism" really interpreted in this way?

Moreover, if Chen Qi remembers correctly, Kong Ji's answer of "Confucian characters Tongru" comes from Liang Huangkan's "Analects of Confucius" in the Southern Dynasty.

He was a disciple of Confucianism during the Southern and Northern Dynasties, the definition of "Confucianism".

So what is true Confucianism?

Where does Confucianism come from?

Kong Ji couldn't help being silent when he heard Chen Qi's slightly sarcastic question.

Because of this question, he dared not answer at all.

Chen Qi didn't have any concerns about Kong Ji. Seeing Kong Ji's silence, he asked himself and answered, "There were Confucianists in the Yin and Shang Dynasties, and their positions were emperor's son, prince, state teacher, etc., and they were crowned at weddings and funerals."

That's right!

The original "Confucianism" did not come from Confucius.

It can be traced back to the ancient Yin and Shang Dynasties.

It's just that Confucianism at that time was not Confucian scholars or scholars.

Rather, they are priests who specialize in handling funeral affairs.

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You can also understand it as a wizard or a warlock.

They are proficient in local funeral etiquette and habits, and over time, they have formed a relatively independent profession.

During the Spring and Autumn Period, because the Confucian scholars praised human sacrifice as a generous burial, they were extremely opposed by the Mohists.

Moreover, due to the low status and low income of this kind of occupation, they have no fixed property and income, and they have to rely on others when doing things.

Therefore, Confucian scholars also formed a relatively weak character.

This is the original meaning of Confucianism, namely softness.

The most important thing is that Confucianism has always emphasized that "If you don't talk about strange powers and chaotic gods, if you don't believe in it, respect ghosts and gods and stay away!"

But who knew that the first Confucian scholars were priests in charge of funeral affairs?

Isn't it surprising and unbelievable.

However, it is true.

The initial records of Confucianism are clearly recorded in many documents.

It is difficult for Confucianists to deny it.

As for Confucius' statement that "the son does not talk about strange powers and confuses the gods".

It belongs to the behavior of "holding up the bowl to eat meat, putting down the chopsticks to scold your mother", whether it is true or not.

Everyone in the venue knew what Chen Qi said.

It's just that they were clear about it, but like Kong Ji, the high priest of the Jixia Academy, they didn't dare to answer like this at all.

Because if you interpret "Confucianism" as wizards and warlocks.

Where are the Confucian sages placed in this way?

I really thought those Confucian experts had a good temper!

Therefore, the original source of "Confucianism", Kong Ji, the high priest of the Jixia Academy, dared not answer at all.

However, although Kong Ji did not dare to answer the original source of "Confucianism", he was not so easy to deal with. He looked at Chen Qi and sneered: "Mr. Ming Weizi, do you think that 'Confucianism' is a sorcerer and sorcerer?"

He has already decided, as long as Chen Qi dares to answer "yes".

Then he would give Chen Qi a name of blasphemy and let him go around.

The other people, after hearing Kong Ji's question, couldn't help being curious.

All of them pricked up their ears and stared at Chen Qi intently.

Waiting for his answer billions.

Chapter 276 Confucianism is what people need, and learning things is what people need! (seeking subscription)

"Confucians, people need it!"

"Morality is Confucianism, practice is Confucianism, heavenly creation is Confucianism, and military law is also Confucianism!"

"But what everyone needs is Confucianism!"

"Therefore, Confucianism is about self-cultivation, family harmony, state governance, and the world!"

Chen Qi eloquently talked about his understanding of "Confucianism".

Hearing about this, Jixia Academy was silent for a while, and finally bowed solemnly to Chen Qi, and said with a complicated expression: "What you said is very true."

He lost.

Because Chen Qi's answer further illustrates the supreme idea of ​​Confucianism.

If he argues, he is belittling Confucianism.

After hearing Chen Qi's answer, other people in the field couldn't help falling into silence.

Looking at Chen Qi was full of horror.

But what everyone needs is Confucianism!

What a big ambition!

What a great spirit!

If it is true what Chen Qi said.

So can it be understood as: morality is Confucianism, practice is Confucianism, Mohism is Confucianism, Legalism is also Confucianism?

Even Buddhism and Taoism are also Confucianism?

Confucians are what people need, they are tolerant of the world, and everything in the world is Confucianism.

Everyone was horrified.

Because they can imagine that once Chen Qi's concept of "Confucianism" is accepted by the world.

Then the status of Confucianism will rise sharply.

Its theoretical foundation can leap to become comparable to Buddhism, or even surpass Buddhism.

This is no longer intended to replace Confucian morality.

Rather, it is necessary to redefine the core concept and status of "Confucianism".

Incorporate Confucian morality into your own new Confucianism!

Kong Ji, as the great sacrificial wine of Jixia Academy, is not really stupid.

He can naturally think of this, so he will admit defeat cleanly.

He lost!

Confucianism has won!

Therefore, he was convinced to lose, and he must be convinced to lose.

Otherwise, I am afraid that all Confucian scholars in the world will drown him with their saliva.

At the same time, everyone in Jixia Academy, including Kong Ji, was full of complexities.

They originally thought that Chen Qi came here to replace Confucian moral theory with Gewu theory, and to blacken Confucianism.

Who would have thought that Chen Qi would directly rewrite the core theories of Confucianism, elevating the core concepts of Confucianism to more than several levels.

Let Confucianism really have the foundation to pursue Buddhism and Taoism, and even surpass Buddhism and Taoism.

Therefore, when the disciples of Jixia Academy looked at Chen Qi again on the Dao Discussion Platform, they no longer had the initial repulsion and hatred, but endless admiration instead.

It's just that everyone in Jixia Academy's impression of Chen Qi has changed a lot.

However, the discussion must continue.

"Since Mr. said that Confucianism is what people need, and everyone in the world can be Confucianism, can Mr.'s theory of Gewu be Confucianism?"

Kong Ji started asking questions again.

And sharply borrowed Chen Qi's concept of "Confucianism", and asked him, is the theory of Gewu Confucianism?

This question is very sharp.

If Chen Qi admits it.

Then his theory of Gewu will naturally be summarized as a branch of Confucianism.

If Chen Qi vetoes it.

Then it is inconsistent, and you slap yourself in the face.

Certainly it cannot be justified.