Chapter 2220 (2/2)

There is quite a lot of space in Mencius for various kings and princes to ask Mencius for advice on how to govern the country, such as Duke Lu Ping, Duke Qi Xuan, Duke Teng Wen, etc. the first sentence of Mencius is ”Mencius sees King Liang Hui”. There are even many words of face-to-face criticism and contradicting princes in the book, which is rare in Lun Yu.

Although this shows that Confucianism was more respected by princes at that time and that Confucius and Mencius had different personalities, it also shows that Mencius had a stronger desire to publicize his political ideas. He didn't give up until he failed repeatedly and began to concentrate on teaching and educating people.

Confucius once stepped up to the important position of the state of Lu step by step from a small official. Therefore, although he spoke of benevolence and righteousness and also talked about political affairs, he was very restrained, treated himself as a minister in front of the princes, and traveled around the countries to spread his ideas.

But Mencius was different. He did not have the rich political experience like Confucius. Although he talked about political affairs, he regarded himself as a teacher in front of the monarch. He also traveled around the world, but he was more like an imperial teacher to promote his ideas.

One dissemination, one promotion, naturally different.

When writing Mencius' new notes, Fang Yun's attitude was different from that of the Analects of Confucius.

When writing the new notes to the Analects of Confucius, Fang Yun almost gave everything he had, said everything he knew and said everything.

However, when writing Mencius new notes, Fang Yun had reservations, especially when it came to political content.

Fang Yun praised all Mencius's political thoughts, especially in people-oriented thoughts. Fang Yun's free translation is often lengthy, and the emphasis is far more important than the other three books. However, Fang Yun has mostly mentioned the specific laws related to politics. He will not be sure, but he will not deny them. Even the two big demon kings can see that Fang Yun is deliberately avoiding them.

The rat king once asked why, and Fang Yun replied with a smile.

”Meng Sheng's words are reasonable and his actions are unclear. It's not as far away as miscellaneous families.”

The rat king and the wolf king nodded gently. The origin of the miscellaneous family was LV Buwei. In terms of political means, ten Mencius were not as good as one LV Buwei.

However, the rat King keenly found that ”what he said is reasonable and what he did is unclear”. In ugly words, Mencius's idea is right, but it is difficult to implement it. In other words, Mencius failed to find a correct and effective way for his thought. To be more serious, it can be said that Fang Yun was wrong in criticizing Mencius's political ways.

The writing methods of the new notes of the Analects of Confucius and the new notes of Mencius are very different. The king of rat survival and the king of wolf yuan have no results after communicating for a long time. If you ask Fang Yun for the reason.

”After being buried in the holy Valley, it will be known.” Fang Yun said.

The two demons are very disappointed, but they are also full of expectations for the future.

The rat king asked again, ”I don't know why you just extracted the University and the doctrine of the mean from the book of rites. It's unprecedented to treat them so solemnly.”

Fang Yun said: ”the book of rites is complicated and beautiful. The University and the doctrine of the mean are like mud, sand and gold. They are also the works of Zeng Zi and Zi Sizi respectively. They are the second saints together with Meng Sheng. You can't let the Pearl dust.”

”In this way, do students study the doctrine of the mean or the rite?” asked the rat King sincerely.

”If you are below Jinshi, you should study the University and the golden mean. If you are above Jinshi, you can choose one of the five classics.” Fang Yun said.

The rat King realized suddenly and said, ”my Confucian disciples have different talents. Poems, books, rites, changes and spring and autumn are too profound. They often get something by reading a few poor scriptures. University, the doctrine of the mean, Mencius and the Analects of Confucius” Compared with the five classics, it is easy to understand. If you concentrate on the study, you can achieve success in a few years. In this way, my Confucian disciples can grow rapidly in the early stage, so as not to waste the literary and musical starlight. ”

”Good.” Fang Yun nodded and praised.

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