Chapter 176 The Declined King's Sect

Zhou Mengchen felt that this sentence had reached his heart.

Confucianism in the Ming Dynasty can be said to be divided into three major schools, namely Neo-Confucianism, Qi and Mind.

Many people don’t understand what the difference between these three factions is.

Of course, the difference between these three is quite large. If you say it in detail, writing a big book may not be enough. And this sentence is the difference between Neo-Confucianism and Qi.

Neo-Confucianism advocates that there is a pure and spiritual principle between the world, which is the end truth of the universe. It is the fundamental law of affairs. It transcends morality and materiality. This principle is the law of heaven. People must preserve the law of heaven and destroy human desires. In order to get themselves closer to the law of heaven.

And Qi Science, just the sentence just now, is different from Neo-Confucianism.

What is Qi? There are many concepts of Qi. But here it can be understood as all matter. At the beginning of the universe, the world converges with clear air and turbid air, and finally forms different matters. The fundamental concept of Qi is that any principle is to rely on matter and will not exist beyond matter.

That is, qi comes first in the truth. Rule comes first in the qi.

What Neo-Confucianism clearly advocates that reason comes first in qi.

The study of mind emphasizes that the mind is principle. This makes Qi and Neo-Confucianism regard the study of mind as escape from Zen, and it feels unreasonable.

Before, Zhou Mengchen did not read more books on Qixue. He did not have a deep understanding of this sentence. But now he looked at it again and found that he was clearly a classical Chinese version, material first and spiritual second.

How can Zhou Mengchen not sigh with such content? The person who wrote this sentence is not only very consistent with Zhou Mengchen in his thoughts, but also has deep attainments in Confucianism. He said in his heart: "Mr. Wu has no reply at all? I don't know what the situation is. If it really doesn't work, I don't believe it. Is there only Wang's family in the world's Qixue?"

Indeed, as a major school, Qi science is not something that can be monopolized by one person at all. Even Wang Tingxiang is recognized by many people as Qi science masters. In this era, there were also Luo Qinshun's Qi science masters. As for those great scholars and small scholars who uphold the viewpoint of Qi science, there are even more.

It's just like a famous and upright sect in the martial arts world.

Once Zhou Mengchen became a king, he was highly regarded. If he was a member of other people's reputation, he would have no use at all. He would even claim to read Zhang Zai's books directly, which would be better for Zhang Zai to inherit his unique skills.

Since Zhou Mengchen had second-hand preparations, he felt that Mr. Wu, who went to Beijing with his disciples, had a good knowledge. He also belonged to the Qi lineage, so he wanted to visit him and asked, "Where is this Mr. Wu now? Do you know?"

Yang Hongliang said: "Disciple and Mr. Wu are outside the city gate of Beijing, so don't leave any contact address? Why don't you send someone to inquire?"

Zhou Mengchen waved his hand and said, "Forget it. I will meet you if I have the chance. Let's talk about your problem first. Here, here-------" Zhou Mengchen frowned slightly and began to explain to Yang Hongliang some of his mistakes in understanding or calculations. Based on Yang Hongliang, he made great changes to open and close.

As soon as the two of them got busy, they forgot the time, and the table of delicious dishes carefully prepared by Yang Hongliang's mother always turned cold.

Just as Zhou Mengchen was talking with Yang Hongliang, there were also guests in another small courtyard in Beijing, full of guests.

When Wu Tinghan was supported by his son Wu Guoshang, many officials of all sizes stood up and said, "Senior Brother Wu, Senior Brother Wu."

Wu Tinghan said, "My junior brothers."

Then Wu Tinghan sat down, and more than a dozen other officials of all sizes sat down.

These are all from the royal sect.

Among Wang Tingxiang's disciples, not all of them are believers in Qixue, but they are closely related to Wang Sect here. It's like Gao Gong.

However, overall, there are not many high-ranking officials among the disciples of the Wang Sect. Most of them are low-level officials.

It seems that from the philosophical foundation of Qi, Qi is naturally easy to combine with the world-oriented study and become a part of practical learning. Therefore, officials in many places who handle specific affairs are more likely to agree with the viewpoint of Qi. Therefore, Qi is still very profound in its foundation.

However, compared with the booming mind science in the south, it is inevitable that it is a bit pale.

Wang Tingxiang's Wang Sect had no way to compare with Wang Yangming's Wang Sect. Although Wang Tingxiang's disciples felt that Wang Junchuan's knowledge was not inferior to Wang Yangming at all.

As the disciple Wang Tinghan valued the most, as a disciple of the robe and mantle. Although he is not the oldest disciple of the robe and mantle, he has a special status among the king's sect.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of dishes.

Seeing that the food was almost done, Wu Tinghan said, "If the teacher saw it today, I wouldn't know how happy it would be. Unfortunately, the teacher left. My health was not as good as the teacher, so I'm afraid I can't come to the capital again. Today is probably the last time we brothers. I remembered what the teacher told Junior Brother Zhang at that time that the capital was muddy in the rain. If he went out alone wearing new shoes, he would definitely be careful and not stained with mud. However, if he saw that the new shoes were already stained with mud, he would no longer care. The last pair of new shoes became dirty."

"I still warn you brothers and sisters today that the capital is a big mud pond. Remember the teacher's words and do not 'a mistake will lead to eternal regrets, and looking back will be a hundred years of life.'"

Wu Tinghan's words made some people uncomfortable.

Being an official in the capital is not a pleasure to do, and you can do whatever you want? Wu Tinghan himself is impatient with all kinds of official hats. He threw his official hat and went home by himself. But they didn't want to do this.

Gao Gong looked at the group of people coldly and sneered in his heart. However, he also stood up and smoothed out, saying, "We must naturally keep the teacher's teachings in mind. I don't know why my senior brother suddenly came to Beijing?"

Wu Tinghan glanced over a dozen people, sighed slightly in his heart, and said to himself: "I'm sorry to the master."

Indeed, although Wu Tinghan inherited the true teachings of Wang Tingxiang in his knowledge, there were even some places where he introduced innovations. However, in terms of status and official positions, he could not become the core of the disciple of the Wang Sect. Wang Tingxiang had only been dead for a few years, and the Wang Sect was still there. Waiting for a few years, I am afraid that the Wang Sect will not disperse and will not disperse.

This made Wu Tinghan a little depressed.

But there is nothing to do.

This is actually very normal. Confucius went, and Confucianism was eight points. Wang Yangming went. Wang Sect immediately split up. The disciples all held their own opinions and felt that they were orthodox. This was still in a rapidly developing school. When Qi was at its peak, it was actually when Wang Tingxiang was around. After he left, Qi scholars had a decline, and the south had a prosperous heart and a prosperous heart in the north. Qi scholar lost its leading figures, and it became a background for the prosperity of Xinxue. In such schools, there was less struggle for power and profit.

Almost all of this, silently. In a certain year, I suddenly realized that the Wangmen as a school was gone.

Wu Tinghan said: "All of us are our own people. I received a letter from Mr. Xia before, asking me to accept Zhou Mengchen as my disciple. I came to Beijing today for this matter."

As soon as these words were spoken, many people were stunned.

First, one person said: "Senior Brother Wu. Now it is not the time when Mr. Xia is in power, but Mr. Yan is on the way. Mr. Yan is cruel in his methods. He overturns everything that Mr. Xia advocates. He should refuse this matter."

"Yes, yes. I'll refuse."

"Don't involve us."

"Ba." Gao Gong slapped the chopsticks on the table and said, "What do you mean? Brother Wu accepts a disciple. Who is qualified to point fingers? Is there any part of your conversation here?"

Gao Gong suddenly calmed them down.

Indeed, Wu Tinghan is Wang Tingxiang's disciple. If it is converted into the martial arts world, he will be the second-generation leader. Of course, Confucianism is not a martial arts world after all, and there is no such statement. However, Wu Tinghan still has a transcendent position in the Wang Sect.

Wu Tinghan wants to accept disciples. These people are not qualified to stop them.

"Senior Brother Wu." A man suddenly stood up and said, "Actually, you accepted a disciple today, and you accepted it. But you shouldn't have said it out loud. This made me feel embarrassed. Please forgive me for the rest of the matter. Say goodbye."
Chapter completed!