Zhu Youxiao looked at Song Yingxing and asked in confusion, "Brother Song, you seem to be very disdainful of both Neo-Confucianism and the School of Mind. What's the reason? I'm very curious, considering they are both prominent schools of thought now."
Although there was no Hundred Schools of Thought in this era, there were still many different schools within Confucianism, and their views were also very diverse. Song Yingxing did not seem to be a follower of the School of Mind or the School of Principle, as he did not admire either school very much and seemed to be somewhat disdainful of them.
"Because they have gone astray." Song Yingxing picked up the teacup and took a sip and said.
This was the first time Zhu Youxiao had heard such a statement, and it instantly piqued his interest. So he asked again, "Then what do you think is the right path?"
This is what Zhu Youxiao is most interested in, and he is also looking for a way for the Ming Dynasty.
At present, there are two theories on the surface: the School of Mind and the School of Principle.
Zhu Youxiao would definitely not promote Neo-Confucianism, but he would also have to consider the School of Mind.
I support Xu Guangqi and Shen Tingyun because of their scientific vision; as for Li Zhi's theories, I am mainly interested in his discussion of capitalism and his understanding of humans and aggressiveness.
Zhu Youxiao now wanted to know what Song Yingxing was thinking.
"I am a disciple of Guanxue." Song Yingxing looked at Zhu Youxiao with a smile, but saw some doubts on Zhu Youxiao's face.
He stopped smiling in embarrassment, realizing one thing: the brother in front of him had no idea what Guanxue was.
Zhu Youxiao was also a little embarrassed. He really didn't know what Guanxue was. Is there such a discipline in Confucianism?
Zhu Youxiao clasped his fists towards Song Yingxing and said apologetically, "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, brother. I'm really ignorant."
Seeing Zhu Youxiao like this, Song Yingxing smiled and waved his hand, saying with a little helplessness: "It's not my fault, my dear brother. Disputes between schools of thought have always existed. Mainstream schools have always suppressed other schools. People like us naturally cannot gain the recognition of the mainstream. It's not surprising that my dear brother has never heard of Guanxue."
Song Yingxing looked at Zhu Youxiao and said with a smile, "That's why I want to do something for our Guanxue, so that more people can know about it, and let His Majesty know that in addition to the School of Mind and the School of Principle, the Ming Dynasty also has a Guanxue."
"How do you know that the current emperor would be interested in Guanxue?" Zhu Youxiao asked.
In fact, this was a question that Zhu Youxiao was really curious about, because he could see hope in Song Yingxing's eyes, especially when he mentioned the current emperor.
This means that Song Yingxing is full of hope for the current emperor.
So where did this hope come from? This made Zhu Youxiao very curious.
"Because His Majesty said that practice is the only criterion for testing truth." Song Yingxing said, "If His Majesty knew about the existence of Guanyin, he would definitely support it. However, how to break through His Majesty's blockade is a difficult problem."
At this point, Song Yingxing smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying somewhat helplessly: "The Neo-Confucianists didn't allow us to speak out back then, and now the Neo-Confucianists may not allow us to speak out either. But we still have to give it a try. If it succeeds, it succeeds. If it doesn't, forget it."
"Why do you do this? Is it just to promote Guanxue?" Zhu Youxiao looked at Song Yingxing and asked again.
"I know what you mean, my dear brother. Ultimately, one must do something in life. Having read the books of the sages, one naturally wants to put what one has learned into practice, to make a ruler as great as Yao and Shun. This is the ideal of all scholars, and I am no exception."
After Song Yingxing finished speaking, he looked at Zhu Youxiao intently and asked, "Brother, what do you think of the current Ming Dynasty?"
"Internal and external troubles are threatening our country," Zhu Youxiao said without hesitation. "It may seem prosperous, but in reality, it's like a simmering fire. If we're not careful, we'll fall into the abyss."
"The Ming Dynasty has been around for more than two hundred years. Looking back at all the dynasties, it is now the end of the dynasty." Zhu Youxiao said without any hesitation.
After saying this, he himself laughed, and then continued, "Perhaps I'm not the only one who sees this. The knowledgeable people in the court and those upright scholars in the opposition also see it, which is why they have proposed various strategies. Ever since Zhang Juzheng's reforms, everyone has been searching for a path to revive the Ming Dynasty."
"But there aren't many who dare to speak out like you do," Song Yingxing said with a smile. "Everyone has their own selfish desires, and they're ultimately entangled in these things. If everything is like this, you think you can do it, I think I can do it, and the fighting will ultimately just end up as a factional struggle."
"So I highly appreciate what Your Majesty said, that practice is the only criterion for testing truth. You say you can do it, but I can't; I say I can do it, but I can't either. Then let's give it a try and see who can do it. It is precisely because of this sentence that I think Your Majesty will like our Guanxue. Since neither the School of Mind nor the School of Principle works, why not let us give Guanxue a try?" Song Yingxing said this lightly, but with great force.
"Brother, do you know that if you go to the court to preside over the reform, there might be bloodshed or even death! I'm sure you know what happened to Zhang Juzheng." Zhu Youxiao looked at Song Yingxing and asked expressionlessly.
"A true man's actions shouldn't be a burden to his own body. I'm fighting for the world and the Ming Dynasty. Why should I fear death? If Zhang Juzheng were still alive, his sorrow wouldn't be due to his fate, but rather the destruction of his reforms." Song Yingxing looked at Zhu Youxiao and said with a smile, "I don't know if I can do it, but I want to give it a try."
After a long silence, Zhu Youxiao nodded and said solemnly, "Then tell me about Guanxue. I am even more curious about Guanxue because it can cultivate such a great talent like your brother."
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