After listening to Mr.
Tang's words, Liu Qingyu did not answer immediately, but was silent for a while, and then slowly said: "Mr.
Tang, your question is more sharp and the logic behind it is more complicated.
Let me explain it first.
I will talk about my understanding of Chinese studies, and then talk about the significance of Confucianism in today’s world.
I think that what everyone calls Chinese Studies should be the general term for the academic culture of China or the Chinese dynasties.
Historically speaking, Chinese studies are not limited to Confucianism.
During the pre-Qin period, hundreds of schools of thought contended, and Confucianism was just one school of thought alongside Taoism, Mohism, and Legalism.
According to the classification method of the Sikuquanshu of the Qing Dynasty, the four major categories of Guoxue can be divided into Jing, Shi, Zi and Ji.
Chinese studies not only represent our Chinese traditional culture that has been passed down for thousands of years, but also include our Chinese people’s simplest views on nature, family, life, and public welfare.
Chinese studies are a kind of culture that originated from the original beginning and was passed down through history.
The real living and ongoing Zhongzheng civilization, Harmonious culture is the core value concept and pursuit of the Chinese nation.
It is a high-level summary of the way of thinking, behavior, lifestyle and production of the Chinese people for tens of millions of years.
It is the milk of the Chinese mother, the blood, spirit and soul of the Chinese people.
It is the essence of China.
The sky and the earth that people believe in. " After hearing Liu Qingyu's understanding of Chinese studies, Mr.
Tang's face softened a little, and his eyes towards Liu Qingyu lost the coldness before.
For Mr.
Tang, a master of Chinese studies who is over eighty years old, he is well-informed and experienced.
He knows that many people are in awe of his identity as a master, and even try their best to make friends with him and keep asking him for advice on Chinese studies. , ask for advice on Confucianism.
In fact, Mr.
Tang saw very clearly that many so-called students were actually trying to get to know and make friends with some senior leaders in the province through him.
Mr.
Tang looked down upon such people.
Originally, when he judged Liu Qingyu's identity on the spot, he wanted to walk away, but based on his understanding of Qin Shuai, he knew that this guy had a very sharp vision, and ordinary people would not be put in his eyes. , for Qin Shuai's sake, he didn't leave, but as soon as he came up, he asked Liu Qingyu a series of sharp questions.
Now, Liu Qingyu has expressed his understanding of Chinese studies, and Mr.
Tang still agrees with it.
Although Liu Qingyu's understanding is not very deep, it is quite satisfactory.
Mr.
Tang then said: "Okay, please tell me your understanding of Confucianism."
Liu Qingyu nodded and said: "I think Confucianism is a guiding theory of life values that has undergone rigorous historical testing.
It is a pity that with the influence of various Western ideological trends in recent years, especially with the market With the booming economy, people are increasingly advocating the supremacy of money.
Some people even think that Confucianism and other Chinese studies are decadent doctrines full of feudal ideas, but I do not agree with this view.
I think, first of all, the realm of Confucianism is lofty.
The core ideas of Confucianism, such as benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, trust, forgiveness, loyalty, filial piety, brotherhood, etc., still have very important guiding significance for us even in modern times.
They are the key to solving our current problems.
The best medicine for the world's increasingly impetuous social thoughts and people's confused values.
Confucianism has lofty ideas and simple methods of practice.
For example, the opening line of the Analects of Confucius says, "Study and practice it from time to time.
Once you have learned knowledge, you must practice it."
It is very simple and is a universal truth.
In particular, the eight items of Confucianism are even more specific.
From the investigation of things, knowledge, sincerity, and righteousness to self-cultivation, family order, country governance, and world peace, they set out step by step the steps and methods for cultivating oneself internally and governing the family and country externally. .
It can be said that Confucianism has truly realized the role of educating people through culture and is a successful study book for the cultivation of Chinese gentlemen. " When Liu Qingyu said this, Mr.
Tang already had a slight smile on his face and listened quietly.
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Liu Qingyu naturally noticed the change in Mr.
Tang's expression.
There was no trace of pride in his heart.
On the contrary, he was very calm at this moment.
Because since he was a child, he has memorized various Chinese classics, including hundreds of pre-Qin scholars, especially his father Liu Fei, who often explained to him some ways of being an official and in politics through his own practice.
Many of the ideas respected in practical work are also drawn from Confucianism and respective Chinese classics.
Therefore, Liu Qingyu has a deep understanding of various Chinese studies, and his understanding of Confucianism is naturally relatively deep.
In addition, Liu Qingyu received the most advanced knowledge at Tsinghua, mastered the actual situation of various countries in the world, and had a deep understanding of governing the country according to law.
Therefore, Liu Qingyu is almost always able to do things with ease and often sees problems.
Being able to see the essence through appearances is inseparable from the rich knowledge he possesses.
"Then what benefits do you think Confucianism has to the country?"
asked Mr.
Tang.
Liu Qingyu said: "From a social perspective, Confucianism is an idea that advocates joining the world, being promising, and actively participating in society.
It advocates excellence in learning and becoming an official, and encourages students to serve the motherland, serve society, and contribute themselves.
It can It is said that from the beginning of its founding, Confucianism has always been cultivating outstanding talents for the country, and instilled in outstanding talents the leading idea of always taking the world as their own responsibility, worrying about their people when they are high in the temple, and worrying about their king when they are far away.
Confucian scholars study to strive for self-improvement and serve the society; Confucian people conduct themselves to promote themselves and others, and cultivate themselves and others; Confucian scholars work to serve the country, the people, and the world.
From this perspective, I admire Confucianism.
From a historical stage, Confucianism is an ideological theory suitable for governing the world, achieving prosperity, stabilizing society, and transforming the world.
In fact, when we look back at the development of our Chinese history, we will be very shocked to find that whenever a dynasty enters a period of stability and prosperity, the country will definitely re-emphasize governing the country with Confucianism and culture.
This is the result of many years of development.
This is a law of historical development that has been tested in practice.
Even the central governments established by ethnic minorities, such as the Yuan Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty, after a period of cultural conflicts and ideological collisions, finally had to return to the Confucian strategy of governing the country.
Of course, this does not mean that our modern social governance must completely apply Confucianism.
Rule of law is the essential requirement and important guarantee for upholding and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics, and is an inevitable requirement for modernizing the national governance system and governance capabilities.
If we want to achieve economic development, political clarity, cultural prosperity, social justice, and good ecology, we must better play the leading and normative role of the rule of law. " Speaking of this, Liu Qingyu continued: "I emphasize the role of Confucianism mainly because I hope that Confucianism can play an important role in guiding people's value orientation and social behavior.
Because Confucianism still plays a big role in this aspect .
For example, Confucian culture advocates gentlemanly conduct at the personal level, ethics at the social level, benevolent government, caring for the people, and virtue in government at the national level, and advocates that the world is one family and the benevolent are invincible at the international level.
It is an enterprising, stability-maintaining A culture of type, order and neutrality is especially suitable for the steady rise of individuals, the steady development of society, the stability and harmony of the country, and the harmony of the world.
The core socialist values we advocate now not only inherit the intellectual foundation of Confucianism, but also incorporate the needs of the socialist times.
It is a value orientation that embraces the past and incorporates the present, and inherits the past and the future.
It is also the traditional Chinese culture with Confucianism as the main body.
Today's creative transformation and innovative development.
We must be good at organically and closely integrating the promotion of excellent traditional culture and the development of realistic culture, developing through inheritance, and inheriting through development
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When Liu Qingyu said this, Mr.
Tang had already begun to nod with satisfaction, looking at Liu Qingyu with eyes full of appreciation.
This young man is not bad.
He is not very old, but he has a lot of experience.
He is a good prospect.
While listening, Mr.
Tang's already calm heart finally began to ripple.
He wants to take on a disciple.
Now think about it, the last time I accepted a disciple was 20 years ago, and that disciple has now grown into a high official after more than 20 years of ups and downs in the officialdom.
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At that time, the young Tu Tu was diligent and eager to learn, he was better than his predecessors, he could draw inferences from one example and draw inferences from others.
When the apprentice became a disciple, the old man felt that his knowledge was suddenly emptied out.
From then on, Mr.
Tang regarded himself as a primary school student and began a new round of study and intensive research.
Mr.
Tang believes that with his current knowledge of traditional Chinese culture, no one who can surpass him will be more than a slap in the face.
With his rich knowledge base, Mr.
Tang's heart naturally started to itch, and he wanted to accept another apprentice.
Although there were many people who came to his home to become apprentices, Mr.
Tang didn't like any of them.
Until that time I met Qin Shuai by chance.
Qin Shuai's elegant conversation and profound knowledge made him admire him very much.
However, due to the complexity of Qin Shuai's knowledge, the knowledge of Chinese studies only accounted for less than one-third of Qin Shuai's total knowledge. arrive.
Moreover, Qin Shuai focused all his energy on traditional Chinese medicine at that time, so although Mr.
Tang admired Qin Shuai, he did not accept him as his disciple.
He just regarded him as a friend he had known for years.
Now, Mr.
Tang is very interested.
On the one hand, it is Liu Qingyu’s profound understanding of Chinese studies and Confucianism, and on the other hand, it is because Liu Qingyu is an official, and officials are the best carriers of Confucianism.
However, the master's expression was very calm, and he just looked at Liu Qingyu silently.
After Liu Qingyu finished speaking, he looked at the master with a smile on his face and said, "Mr.
Tang, this is my rough understanding of Confucianism.
Please give me your advice."
Mr.
Tang had a warm smile on his face: "Well, that's good.
It's not easy for such a young person to understand Confucianism so thoroughly.
However, your understanding is only superficial.
In fact, Confucianism includes Chinese studies.
What we understand is only the tip of the iceberg, and only some Regarding superficial things, if you can really become thoroughly proficient in Chinese culture, especially Confucianism, it will be of great help to you as an official and in administration in the future.
Liu Qingyu, I plan to accept you as a closed disciple, how about it?
Are you interested in learning systematically from me?"
Liu Qingyu was stunned at that time.
He did not expect that Mr.
Tang would actually take him as his disciple, and he was not mentally prepared for this.
Seeing Liu Qingyu in a daze, Mr.
Tang was also a little surprised.
You must know that people who want to be his disciples are like crucian carp crossing the river, but no one has been able to do so for more than 20 years.
Now that he has taken the initiative to accept disciples, some people have not revealed it.
The excitement and excitement made Mr.
Tang very depressed
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