It is the same as using status to make people learn courtesy and virtue, except that courtesy and virtue are replaced by benefits for the country and the people.
But this change is completely different.
The constraints of etiquette and morality are only on moral character, not a kind of "self" that needs to be pursued throughout one's life.
However, work that benefits the country and the people is a mission that can be pursued throughout one's life.
For example, the Ghost Rider.
No matter how high the status of a ghost handler is, their status comes from their mission. They still have to do the work of a ghost handler. Their status is not a right.
There is an essential difference between the two.
But some people are worried. After all, ghost riders are essentially still first-class soldiers. If the status of ghost riders is greatly improved, it will actually be similar to the Qin State's military merit method.
For a long time.
Even though the power of the ghost rider is not above that of the court, his influence will inevitably affect the court.
However, Ding Xiang seemed to know what they were thinking.
"The ghost rider is just one example." Ding Xiang's cold voice reached everyone's ears, "I have said before that if we can understand the principles of the mortal world, we can create an unprecedented prosperous era, just like the fairy palace on earth, where everyone can be compared to the emperor. Do you think that this ultimate principle of the mortal world can be obtained by transmission?"
"This..." Everyone was stunned.
They really thought so.
The principles of the mortal world can be obtained directly as long as they come from the fairy.
"How ridiculous." Ding Xiang scolded unceremoniously, "Although the principles of the mortal world began in the mortal world, they are broad and profound. Even if a mortal is gifted, it is difficult for him to understand even a tiny bit of it in his lifetime. Only by gathering the efforts of the entire nation and the contributions of thousands of generations can we gradually obtain it. Isn't this the work of scholars who benefit the country and the people?"
After these words, the rest of the people were just stunned.
Yes, even the words of a saint in the past require continuous research and study by generations of students to gain some understanding.
What's more, this is the truth of the world.
I see!
There was a buzzing sound in some people's minds.
Everything is right! From the problem of needs, the concept of self is derived.
Then, starting from oneself, derive the foundation for benefiting the country and the people.
This has opened up a path for generations to continuously learn and digest the "ultimate truths of the world."
Think again about what the "ultimate truth in the world" represents.
Iron smelting, salt refining, planting, weaving, and even creating the kind of magical treasure that can fly into the sky and into the sea.
The fairy's words, from beginning to end, were only for one purpose - to build a fairy palace on earth and create prosperity for all eternity!
"This is not a way to maintain stability and order, but a way to continuously become stronger and more progressive!" Kong Yingda kept muttering, "Confucianism, Mohism, Legalism. All the schools of thought seek nothing more than an orderly world without chaos. This is far from the truth, far from the truth!"
Even Kong Yingda himself didn't notice it.
His voice at this moment, despite being in this banned state, still came out.
Obviously.
Ding Xiang intended his words to be heard by everyone.
But its purpose is not to suppress these theories.
"There is no need to underestimate yourself." Ding Xiang continued, "I once said that if one's virtue is not in line with one's position, there will be disaster. Confucianism, Mohism, and Law are all studies of ideology and morality, and they are also studies that benefit the country and the people. They are indispensable to the study of worldly principles. Even the self of the people needs you to constantly guide them with ideological studies, and this is also your self, the self of Confucius and Mohist. Do you understand?"
Kong Yingda kept repeating this sentence silently, and his expression gradually became clearer from being confused and trance.
It was like a flash of realization that struck him.
In the past, sages traveled around the world, spent their lives studying and spreading ideas. This in itself was the "self" of the sages! At this moment, Kong Yingda even felt that he was closer to the sages than ever before. This was a kind of heartfelt emotion that even made him burst into tears. He sat on the ground, crying and laughing, and kept shouting:
"I understand, Yingda understands. To create thoughts to guide the people is to be a thinker, a saint, and a sage. It's a pity that I have only just gotten the fairy's guidance and learned the way to become a saint."
The cry-like words, like the sound of a bell, struck heavily in the ears of some people.
Mo Hui also collapsed to the ground at once.
His expression was dull, and he was obviously greatly shocked.
Just like Kong Yingda, he suddenly understood.
They studied their ancestors' teachings diligently, regarded them as treasures, and tried to understand some of the truths learned by their ancestors.
But we ignore the most important qualities of our ancestors.
That is, the desire to study theories, change the world with one's own ideas, and promote world order.
This is the "self" of the ancient sages, and it is also the self that achieves the "name of sage".
Ding Xiang looked at them calmly . She and Shen Yi both understood.
Guiding to this point means we have passed the initial and most difficult stage.
They broke the limitations of stagnation and even regression of this era and guided it onto the road of development. So what they have to do next is to use the power of immortals to escort and promote a section of the road in the early stages of it.
"You are able to comprehend and have potential." Ding Xiang's tone was obviously a little softer than before. "How can the ideas from thousands of years ago be applied now? Only when the later generations surpass their predecessors can they be said to have made progress. You should know that the so-called ultimate truth of the mortal world began with the hands of mortals. I just use my supernatural powers to observe and understand it."
After she finished speaking, Dingxiang waved her hand again.
The illusion in front of everyone suddenly changed.
It was a prosperous city, not even a modern city, but a city in the near future.
There are tall buildings towering into the sky and small spaceships shuttling between them.
There are even virtual projections that constantly shift between high-rise buildings.
This scene, which was completely different from the modern one, left everyone stunned. The strong visual impact almost crushed the limits of their imagination.
"Is this the scene of heaven?" Li Shimin said tremblingly.
"No." Ding Xiang glanced at him calmly, "This is a certain world in the mortal world, and everything in it was created by the mortals in this world. The number of its people is 100,000 times more than yours."
The picture moves down and freezes outside the window of a high-rise building, where a family of seven, including grandparents, grandparents, and parents, celebrate their child's birthday together.
Not to mention the dazzling lights, the clean and tidy environment, and the happy and peaceful smiles on the faces of everyone from children to the elderly.
Just looking at the table full of delicious dishes that were almost the same as those at this banquet, even Li Shimin couldn't help but feel envious.
The fairy said, it is true
Even the life of ordinary people is no worse than that of the emperor.
In many aspects, he even surpassed him as the emperor.
This kind of plot is hard to write, easy to be criticized, and hard to skip. I don't know how many brain cells died in the past few days. Fortunately, I have finished writing it - go to bed early today, and try to adjust my life in the underworld as much as possible_(`」∠)__ (End of this chapter)