Fang Yun continued, "Let me ask you, when did Confucius ever say that he founded the Confucian school?"
The King Of Rat was stunned and said, "No."
"Let me ask you again, how many Confucian characters are there in the Analects?"
"Only two characters, and in the same sentence, Confucius said to Zixia, 'Thou art a gentleman and Confucian, but do not be a lowly Confucian'."
"In the Analects, Confucius talked more about benevolence, righteousness, politics, gentlemen, saints, and people than about Confucianism. Why didn't he say that Confucius taught the way of the gentleman, the way of the saint, the way of benevolence and righteousness, the way of politics, and the way of people? Why did he say that Confucius taught the way of Confucianism? Therefore, it is not wrong to say that Confucianism has the closest relationship with musicians, but to say that Confucius only taught musicians is a big mistake. "
The King Of Rat nodded vigorously and said, "I understand."
"Secondly, during the Spring and Autumn Period, how much power did the Emperor of Zhou and the officials of the Zhou Dynasty have? What was the situation of the Zhou Dynasty when Kong Sheng wrote his last book? "Fang Yun asked.
"At that time, the Zhou Dynasty's royal family had already declined, and the warlords were fighting for hegemony. It was extremely chaotic." The King Of Rat said.
"Then, at that time, whether it was the historians, musicians, or officials, could they really pass down all that 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 musicians? At that time, Confucius did not call himself a Confucian, but a Scholar! Those who learned the Six Arts and the Six Arts were not Confucians, but Scholars! Confucianism is the name that the later generations summed up, and not a name that Kong Sheng gave himself! Therefore, those rebellious scholars were looking in the wrong direction from the beginning. Confucius taught people to become Zhou Dynasty's soldiers, to understand everything about the Zhou Dynasty, to become gentlemen, to become saints, and not just Confucians! "
"According to the rebellious scholars, Confucius only taught the musicians. If he did not teach this or that, how did he manage the warehouse in the beginning? How did he manage the livestock later? How did he become the chief of the Central Capital? How did he become the Minister of Justice, which was almost equivalent to the Prime Minister of Lu? Was this the responsibility of a musician? Would ancient musicians do such things? What Confucius learned was not limited to the narrow sense of Confucianism. Before Confucius was canonized as a saint, what he wanted most was to be a capable minister who assisted the wise nobles, to promote his own way of ruling the country, and not the way of a musician! "
The King Of Rat suddenly understood and said, "So that's how it is, that's how it is! I was too stupid. Confucius had studied for so many years. How could he have only studied music? How could he have only taught music? Confucius did not personally record history, nor did he personally write calligraphy and arithmetic books. However, 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, the knowledge of the officials! "
"You're worth teaching." Fang Yun smiled and nodded.
After a short pause, Fang Yun continued, "Taking ten thousand steps back, even if this was not taught by Confucius, why would it be listed as a Confucian classic? Why did it become compulsory for Confucian disciples? They believed that Confucians believed that these were skills that Confucians had to learn. Then, we can think of it from another angle. If Confucians did not learn the Minor Six Arts and the Major Six Arts, what would the final result be? It is very likely that the knowledge of our ancestors would be completely lost! Would the other families and officials you mentioned inherit the teachings of these predecessors? So, it is not important whether it was taught by Confucius or not. What is important is that Confucians have indeed inherited the teachings of their predecessors! The other families do not take it, but the Confucians keep it! Then, these are the teachings of Confucianism, and they were taught by Confucius! "
The King Of Rat nodded repeatedly.
Lang Yuan Of Gojoseon sighed and said, "Sir Fang, is today's debate about the legendary struggle for a seat? Is it the imperial feast? Is it the struggle for the Divine Path? "
The King Of Rat hurriedly said, "How could this disciple fight for a seat with Sir? If I really fought for a seat, I'm afraid that even the flesh under my buttocks would be taken away. This is just asking for advice and solving doubts, not a struggle for the Divine Path. "
Lang Yuan Of Gojoseon smiled and said, "When I read the Analects of Confucius back then, I was quite envious of Confucius and his disciples who appeared in the Analects of Confucius. When the time is right in the future, you and I can record Sir's words in the Holy Burial Valley as disciples. Perhaps it can become the Prescription?"
"No, no." Knockout Rat King shook his head and said, "'Prescriptions' is more like the prescriptions that doctors say. It's not solemn. It can be called 'Prescriptions' or 'Prescriptions'."
"The Prescription Classic is more appropriate." Lang Yuan Of Gojoseon said.
"Then can I be called 'Rat' in the book?"
"Then I am 'Wolf'?"
After the two Great Monster Kings finished speaking, they looked at each other and felt that something was wrong.
Fang Yun looked at the two clowns and did not know whether to laugh or cry. He said, "When you two monsters can openly record, at least half of the monsters and barbarians in the Demon Realm will be Confucian disciples."
The King Of Rat hurriedly said, "Just as Sir said, the road is tortuous, but the ending is beautiful! We believe that one day, Lang Yuan Of Gojoseon and I will appear in the Confucian classics as Confucian disciples! When we return to the Demon Realm, we will record our conversation with you. "
Fang Yundao said, "Regarding the Confucian doctrine, you can record it, but regarding the passing of Confucianism, you must not leak it. If the secret is leaked, the two of you will be consigned to eternal damnation. "
The King Of Rat smiled and said, "Sir, you worry too much. We two monsters have been enlightened by you and are already extraordinary. Naturally, we know what to write and what not to write."
Fang Yun nodded gently to show his approval.
Fang Yun looked at the time and the surrounding environment and said, "We have been traveling non-stop and are tired. For the upcoming battle of the Gods Bestow Mountains and Seas, I will rest for a day. Tomorrow, I will go to the vicinity of Red Mountain to look for opportunities."
The King Of Rat hurriedly said, "Sir, are you going to leave us?"
Lang Yuan Of Gojoseon also stared at Fang Yun nervously.
Fang Yun looked at the two Great Demon Kings with gentle eyes and said, "I have already taught you most of what I can teach you. From now on, the two of you have to learn according to the path of the Saint and find your own Saint Dao. The future of the Confucian school in the Demon Realm is entrusted to the two of you. "
The two monsters' hearts were in turmoil, and their eyes were wet as they bowed deeply.
Fang Yun looked at the two Great Demon Kings with deep eyes like the night sky without light.
Then, the man and the two monsters found a secret place to rest and cultivate at the same time.
Fang Yun first sorted out the divine objects and treasures that he had robbed these days and took out a portion to give to the two monsters. Then, he closed his eyes and recalled everything that had happened since he entered the Sacred Burial Valley, carrying out a comprehensive review.
Review books, review teaching, review experience, and also review life.
After replaying everything in his mind, Fang Yun seemed to have understood something and smiled. His aura increased significantly and directly reached the peak of the third realm. He was about to break through to the World Conqueror Realm.
Fang Yun thought for a while and understood that he had only used such a short time to reach the peak of the third realm because of the New Notes of the Analects of Confucius. It was not only because he had completely grasped the Analects of Confucius, but also because he had given birth to his own Saint Dao through the Analects of Confucius. He was getting closer and closer to the true Saint Dao.
This wasn't done in a single step. It was a result of accumulated experience.
Suddenly, Fang Yun turned to look at the two monsters in the valley.
He saw the two monsters' auras rising steadily. In a few minutes, the two monsters would break through to the next realm.
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