Fang Yun continued: "Let me ask you, did Confucius ever say that he founded Confucianism?"
King Shu Tai was stunned and said: "Never."
"Let me ask you again, how many Confucian characters are there in the entire "The Analects of Confucius"?"
"Only two words, and in the same sentence, are what Confucius said to Zixia: 'You are a gentleman and a Confucian, and you are not a villain.'"
"In The Analects, Confucius talks more about benevolence, righteousness, politics, gentlemen, saints, and people than about Confucianism. Why not say that Confucius teaches the way of gentlemen, the way of saints, the way of benevolence and righteousness, and the way of government? The Tao of Confucianism and the Tao of Man? So it is not wrong to say that Confucianism has the closest relationship with musicians, but it is a big mistake to say that Confucius only taught the music of musicians."
King Shu Tai nodded vigorously and said, "The students have been taught."
"Secondly, during the Spring and Autumn Period, how much power did the Emperor of Zhou and even the officials of the Zhou Dynasty have? What was the situation in the Zhou Dynasty like when Confucius Sheng finally wrote his book?" Fang Yun asked.
"At that time, the Zhou royal family had declined, and the princes were fighting for hegemony, causing great chaos." King Shu Tai said.
"Then, whether the historians, musicians, or officials at that time, could they really pass on what they had learned?"
"I'm afraid not."
"If you were Confucius, and you admired the system of the Zhou Dynasty so much and wanted to restore the atmosphere of the Zhou Dynasty, would you only teach the lineage of musicians? Confucius did not call himself a Confucian at that time, but a scholar! Those who practice the Small Six Arts and the Big Six Arts are not Confucian , but a scholar! Confucianism is a title summed up by later generations, not a title that Confucius designated himself! Therefore, those scholars who were against the will of the Zhou Dynasty were looking for the wrong way from the beginning. Teach people to understand everything about the Zhou Dynasty, teach people to become gentlemen, teach people to become saints, not just teach people to become Confucian!"
"According to the reverse view, Confucius only inherited the lineage of musicians, and did not teach this or understand that. How did he manage the warehouse at the beginning? How did he manage the livestock later? How did he become the chief of Zhongdu? How did he finally become the great Sikou? Being the prime minister of Lu? Is this the duty of musicians in ancient times? What Confucius learned was not just Confucianism in the narrow sense. Before becoming a saint, what Confucius wanted most was to assist wise princes. A capable minister should pursue his own way of governing the country, not the way of a musician!"
King Shu Tai suddenly realized and said: "I see, that's it! I'm so stupid. Confucius has been studying for so many years. How could he only learn from the line of musicians? How could he only teach the line of musicians? Confucius didn't record history himself, didn't he? He wrote calligraphy and arithmetic books himself, but Confucius ran a private school. Private schools are not divided into universities and primary schools like official schools. Private schools teach everything about the Zhou Dynasty, and they teach all officials! "
"Children can be taught." Fang Yun smiled and nodded.
After a pause, Fang Yun continued: "Ten thousand steps back, even if this is not taught by Confucius, why is it listed as a Confucian classic? Why is it a compulsory study for Confucian disciples? That is what people think of Confucianism I think these are the skills that Confucian people must learn. Then, we can think about it from another perspective. If Confucians don’t learn these small six arts and the big six arts, what will be the final result? It is likely that the things of our ancestors will be completely lost. ! Will the other schools and official positions you mentioned inherit the teachings of the sages? Therefore, it does not matter whether they were taught by Confucius. What is important is that Confucianism has indeed inherited the teachings of the sages! Confucianism keeps it to itself! Then, these are the teachings of Confucianism, taught by Confucius!"
King Shu Tai kept nodding.
King Langyuan sighed: "Mr. Fang, is the debate between the two of you today the legendary fight for seats? Is it the Sutra Banquet? Is it the fight for the Holy Way?"
King Shutai said hurriedly: "How can I compete with Mr. Yu for my seat? If I really want to compete for my seat, I'm afraid even the skin and flesh under my buttocks will be taken away. This is just asking for advice and clearing up doubts, not a fight for the holy way."
King Langyuan smiled and said: "When I read the Analects of Confucius, I was quite envious of Confucius and his disciples who appeared in the Analects. When the time is right in the future, you and I can be our disciples and record the words of Mr. Confucius in the Valley of Burial Saints, or Can it become "Fangzi"
"It's inappropriate, it's inappropriate," King Shu Tai said, shaking his head, ""Fangzi" is like a prescription as a medical saying goes, it is not solemn. It can be called "Book of Prescriptions" or "Book of Prescriptions"."
"The Fang Jing is more appropriate." King Langyuan said.
"Then can I be called 'rat' in the book?"
"Then I am a 'wolf son'?"
After the two demon kings finished speaking, they looked at each other and felt that something was wrong.
Fang Yun looked at the two living treasures, dumbfounded, and said: "When you two demons can record it openly, at least half of the demons in the demon world will be my Confucian disciples."
King Shutai said hurriedly: "As you said, sir, the road is tortuous, but the ending is happy! We believe that one day King Langyuan and I will appear in Confucian classics as Confucian disciples! Wait! When we return to the demon world, we will record our conversation with you.”
Fang Yun said: "It's okay for you to record Confucianism, but you must not leak it about spreading Confucianism. If the secret is leaked, you two will be in ruins."
King Shutai smiled and said: "Sir, you are overly worried. It is already extraordinary for us two demons to be enlightened by you. We naturally know what should be written and what should not be written."
Fang Yun nodded slightly to express his approval.
Fang Yun looked at the time, then looked at the surrounding environment, and said: "I have been running non-stop all the way, and I am exhausted. For the upcoming battle between the gods and the mountains and the sea, I will rest for a day. Tomorrow I will go to the vicinity of Chishan to look for opportunities. "
King Shutai said hurriedly: "Sir, are you leaving us?"
King Langyuan also stared at Fang Yun nervously.
Fang Yongyong looked at the two big demon kings who were like hills with soft eyes, and said: "I have basically finished teaching you what I can teach you. From now on, you two must study alone according to the way of a saint, and each find your own The future of Confucianism in the demon world is entrusted to you two. "
The two demons' hearts were up and down, their eyes were wet, and they bowed deeply.
Fang Yun looked at the two great demon kings, his eyes as deep as the lightless night sky.
Afterwards, one person and two demons found a secret place to rest and practice at the same time.
Fang Yun first sorted out the artifacts and treasures obtained during the past days' robberies, took out some of them and distributed them to the two demons. Then he closed his eyes and recalled everything he had experienced in the past few days starting from entering the Holy Burial Valley, and conducted a comprehensive review.
Reviewing books, reviewing teachings, reviewing experiences is also a review of life.
After replaying everything in his mind, Fang Yun seemed to have some realization, a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and his aura greatly strengthened, reaching the peak of the three realms, and was about to break through to the realm of peace.
After a little thought, Fang Yun understood that the fundamental reason why he had reached the peak of the Three Realms in such a short period of time was "New Notes on the Analects of Confucius". It was not only because he had completely mastered "The Analects of Confucius", but also because he had passed "The Analects of Confucius". He gave birth to his own holy path, getting closer and closer to the true holy path.
This is not achieved overnight, but is accumulated over time.
Suddenly, Fang Yun turned around and looked at the two demons in the valley.
The auras of the two demons were seen rising steadily, and within a few quarters of an hour, the two demons were able to break through.
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