The world is pouring out, the people's hearts are not ancient, and the Northern Tang Dynasty has become the current situation, and it is difficult to return, which is not just as simple as subverting the Wu family.What Beitang needs is a comprehensive change.Han Xiangzi thought thoughtfully, "I think, as long as you can overthrow the tyranny, welcome the Ming monarch, restore the government to a clean state, and sweep away all the corruption and malpractices, then the people will live and work in peace and contentment, and they should no longer be thieves" Ren Zhen shook his head and replied: "Today's Tang people are consumed by the desire for profit, only for profit, and abandon moral principles as if they were shoehorny, which is the root cause of social turmoil."
For example, today's Confucianism is dominant, clearly pursuing benevolence and righteousness, and paying attention to moral cultivation, however, among thousands of Confucian students, how many gentlemen "heard this, and Zhuoer suddenly understood.""
What the gentleman said is very true.Confucianism is the right way to promote benevolence and benevolence, and it is tireless to teach people, but now the imperial court uses it as a tool to imprison the people's hearts, and the people regard it as a stepping stone to fame and fortune.The loss of moral restraint is the most serious crisis in society.Ren Zhen nodded, appreciating his understanding.Yes, in the final analysis, it is people's state of mind that is dusty and their conscience is extinguished, which causes their desires to swell and break the most basic moral bottom line.Only by constantly inventing one's own mind and strengthening one's inner cultivation can the ideal realm pursued by Confucianism be realized. ”Han Xiangzi pondered the meaning of his words, and suddenly opened his mouth, looking at Ren Zhen happily, his eyes glowing with a long-lost look."
Listening to Mr. today's teachings is like seeing the sun through the clouds, so that the younger generation suddenly becomes enlightened.I beg you to teach me what to do in order to save the world and save the world's atmosphere" Zhuoer echoed: "Yes, the society is in danger, and the husband is responsible.We want to be mellow, and we should contribute to Datang" Ren Zhen said with a smile: "Four words, the unity of knowledge and action." ”Zhuoer and Han Xiangzi were both stunned and puzzled.Ren Zhen explained: "It's very simple to say, that is, let you put your knowledge into practice, practice it yourself, try your best to spread your thoughts and knowledge, guide more people to be good, and join you on the path of cultivating your mind" Zhuo Er seemed to understand whether he understood or not, and said blankly: "You mean that we should teach and preach everywhere" Ren Zhen was noncommittal, "How to do it, and how far you can do it, that is what you need to think about yourself."
I just want to tell you that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and it is not enough to understand the reason, it must be put into action, and the combination of the two is the way to go. ”He really didn't know what specific things he could do with the abilities of these two young people.At this time, he was just using his own mouth to teach the theory of Mr.
Yang Ming in his previous life to the two of them, as for how much he could understand, it was not something he could control.Han Xiangzi's face was embarrassed, "My cultivation has been lost, and now I have no power to restrain the chicken, even if I have the heart to practice my ideas, I'm afraid it won't help." ”Ren Zhen encouraged: "The unity of knowledge and action is already very difficult, but there is nothing difficult in the world, only afraid of people with hearts."
What's more, with my full support for you, what do you have to worry about" Zhuoer's eyes suddenly lit up, and his mind was more clever than Han Xiangzi's, "Presumably Mr. already has an idea." ”Ren Zhen turned around, looked at the dark sky, and said: "Now that the rebels are rising, destroying the withering and decaying, the main force of the imperial court is shrinking in the capital, and the general trend has gone.I think that the stance of the 72 colleges should also be relaxed.The study of mind is a new science, and it is natural to be like our righteous army, to get rid of the old drawbacks and attack the inherent ideas of Confucianism.Tomorrow morning, I will take you to visit Donglin Academy, and let Feng Wanli move his position" When the two heard this, they looked at each other, and they both saw the surprise in each other's eyes.Zhuo Er said tentatively: "What do you mean" Ren Zhen stood with his hands in his hands and said, "You guessed correctly, I will hand over Donglin Academy to you." ”Han Xiangzi was stunned, shocked and speechless.He's only twenty-six years old, so he's a rising star at best.Half a year ago, he was just a student of the academy, who would dare to believe that he would immediately replace the teacher Feng Wanli and become the youngest academy dean in history, Ren Zhen, turned his back on them, and said lightly: "I led the army to break through Chang'an, only in the morning and evening, you take over the academy, and you can't do nothing."
I will hand it over to you, not to let the two of you be a teacher, but to apply what you have learned and sprinkle the seeds of your new learning all over Dongwu" His move was to use Donglin Academy as the base camp of Confucian reform, first to conduct experiments in Dongwu, and then spread to all parts of the Northern Tang Dynasty, gradually subverting Dong Zhongshu's old-fashioned etiquette.What he wants to do is to emancipate the mind, enlighten the people's wisdom, and truly save the Northern Tang Dynasty.Han Xiangzi only came to his senses at this time, comprehended this good intention, and bowed down behind him, "Even if the younger generation is broken, he will not dare to live up to your high expectations, and he will do his best to promote Xinxue" Zhuoer also knelt down, however, his mind was far deeper than Han Xiangzi, and he said respectfully: "The student is not able to do his best, please worship you as a teacher, so that he can listen to your teachings in the future" He wanted to worship under Ren Zhen's sect, not because he had the idea of clinging, but realized that with his and Han Xiangzi's qualifications, even if he became the dean, I am afraid it would be difficult to convince the public, Hold down the group of old professors.If he becomes a disciple of Ren Zhen, his status will rise again.Ren Zhen led the army to capture Eastern Wu, and even if he failed to break through Chang'an, he could retreat to the six counties of Huiji and become a prince.Don't look at the face of the monk and look at the face of the Buddha, Donglin Academy looks at the status of master and apprentice, and does not dare to disagree with them.Unfortunately, his calculation fell short.Ren Zhen did not hesitate and said: "I will draw a clear line with Confucianism, you worship me as a teacher, and you will not have half of the light."
However, when the battle settles down, I can introduce you to a teacher. ”The two of them agreed, raised their heads and asked, "Who is it?"
Ren Zhen said quietly: "The future Confucian Sage." ”There is a long way to go to promote the reform of Xinxue, and he will not be naïve to think that with these two hot-blooded young people, he can take up the heavy responsibility and really shake the entire Northern Tang Dynasty.He just wanted to experiment with the two of them and be the vanguard of reform in Soochow.Where Confucianism goes, it will be that person who will be the master in the future.That night, Ren Zhen led his army to attack the Soochow coalition army.The coalition of bandits and robbers was a rabble, and there was no threat at all, and as soon as they clashed, they were crushed and had to surrender obediently.Killing and surrendering for no reason is unjust, Ren Zhen did not take Han Xiangzi's suggestion, cut down the bandits and eradicate the roots, and still took them under his command and strictly guarded them.The next morning, he led a group of strong men to Donglin Academy in the south of Huiji County.To his surprise, most of the academy members went to the empty house.According to the report of the deputy dean who stayed behind, as early as a few days ago, Mr.
Wu Feng Wanli received a letter from Wensheng, and hurried down the mountain with the core of the academy.Obviously, they went to the capital at the invitation of Yan Yuan.Since the Battle of Xiegu, there has been infighting between the two factions of Confucianism, and water and fire are incompatible.Originally, Feng Wanli resolutely supported Dong Zhongshu and stood on the opposite side of Yan Yuan, it stands to reason that he should not accept Yan Yuan's invitation.But he went anyway.When Ren Zhen heard the news, he clearly realized that in order to deal with his uprising, the two Confucian factions gave up their previous suspicions, hugged each other again, and were determined to protect the Wutang Dynasty.In that capital, the strong gathered at this time.An unprecedented war is about to break out.End of Volume IV: