Zhai Yun turned his head away and said nothing.
Since he has been a member of the Mohist Guild for many years, how could he not see the essence of this matter?
This world is indeed unfair.
But most people who complain that God is unfair are not expecting a fair world.
Instead, he was hating why he was not the one who was reborn into a noble family and enjoyed the life of sensual pleasures.
Ying Wuji was a little curious: "Brother Jiang, what is the difference between Mohist School and Mohist Sect?"
In fact, he knew in general that each school wanted to establish a religion, but he knew very little about the details. Judging from Jiang Taiyuan's appearance, he should know something about it.
“It’s very simple!”
Jiang Taiyuan smiled and said, "Among the various schools of thought, Confucianism, Mohism, Taoism, etc., are all a kind of ideological doctrine, which is a way for students of each school to understand everything in the world. And 'teaching' is a means of educating the people. It... is a collection of people with the same beliefs.
Therefore, we have Taoist sects, Confucianism has academies, and Mohism has the Mohist Guild, which are the necessary steps to establish a religion. After establishing a religion, it can gather the beliefs of believers, avoid martial arts, form a unique practice system, and achieve eternal glory. "
“I think I understand!”
Ying Wuji nodded slightly, but still puzzled: "But even though there are sects, academies and guilds, these three still haven't established a religion. Why is that?"
Jiang Taiyuan rubbed his stubbled chin, pointed at Zhai Yun and said, "He has read less than me, ask him!"
Seeing Ying Wuji's gaze turned to him, Zhai Yun rubbed his head in frustration, but still explained: "Because the three families today are far from being able to educate the people.
Confucianism is the Confucianism of the aristocracy. Confucius and Mencius talked about benevolence and righteousness, and also said such shocking words as "people are the most important, the country is second, and the king is the least important." But in the final analysis, it is still a means for the aristocracy to rule the common people, and the common people don't even have the opportunity to study Confucianism.
Mohism is the ink of the common people, although we all hope that it is the ink of the world. Although the Mohist Guild was prosperous for a time, it has been declining since then and has been unable to reverse its decline. In countries where Mohism is rich, monarchs are wary of it, nobles exclude it, and even many common people who rely on the guild to turn their lives around have also abandoned the guild.
Tao is the way of heaven and earth. There are many people who have profound cultivation, but most of them focus on personal perception and transcendence. How can they educate the people?
As for the Legalists, they are the Legalists of the monarchs. Harsh policies and strict laws are constraints and disciplines for the people, which are a far cry from education.
Although Zongheng and Yinyang have many powerful people, it is better to forget about establishing a religion."
"I see!"
Ying Wuji nodded. He usually only saw Zhai Yun bragging when drinking, but he didn't expect that he had such profound insights into several families.
But think about it, if you don't have a deep foundation, how can you comprehend such perverted things in the non-attack field?
Jiang Taiyuan curled his lips and said, "The Hundred Schools' Grand Meeting is held every three years. Each school learns from its own strengths and makes up for its own weaknesses in order to perfect its own teaching methods. However, you can't count on the Fa and Bing schools to establish a religion. They don't want to bother. The Confucian and Mohist schools have taken different paths. The Confucian school has already made up its mind to cling to the emperor and the princes, but the Mohist school still wants to work alone in the form of a guild. It's purely courting death."
Zhai Yun was annoyed when he heard this: "Can you please stop talking!"
Ying Wuji was curious: "What about you Taoists?"
Jiang Taiyuan chuckled and said, "Just wait, within fifty years, Taoism will definitely be established!"
Zhai Yun: “!!!”
Ying Wuji: “…”
When Zhai Yun heard this, he instantly lost his composure and grabbed Jiang Taiyuan by the collar and asked him questions, but Jiang Taiyuan had no intention of telling him anything.
Jiang Taiyuan changed the subject: "Brother Ying, I heard from my junior sister that you also want to participate in the Hundred Schools Gathering!"
"Oh yeah, study!"
Ying Wuji responded nonchalantly, but he was already thinking about how to scam someone.
Jiang Taiyuan smacked his lips and said, "I'm afraid it will be a bit difficult for you to get a place."
"Um?"
Ying Wuji frowned slightly: "Brother Jiang, you are looking down on me."
Jiang Taiyuan smiled and waved his hands: "I'm not looking down on you. I heard from my junior sister that you are good at writing poems. If it were in previous years, you might have a chance, but there are quite a few Taoist disciples here this time..."
"Brother Jiang, do you think my literary talent is not as good as theirs?"
"That's not the case. Their literary talent can never compare to yours..."
"That……"
Jiang Taiyuan smiled, but his voice became serious: "Brother Ying, do you know what is a work of great significance?"
Ying Wuji nodded: "I know a little bit!"
There are countless masterpieces in the world, and each has its own appeal. It is difficult to judge which ones are better or worse.
But from the perspective of all schools of thought, there is a standard, that is, carrying ideas and inheriting the truth. All works that can inherit the truth are undoubtedly thought-provoking.
Confucius compiled the Four Books and Six Classics, single-handedly established the status of Confucianism and became the greatest sage of all time.
Lao Tzu wrote the Tao Te Ching, and Taoism has since flourished.
Sun Wu wrote "The Art of War", which is regarded as a golden rule by military strategists all over the world.
Although works that carry meanings are not so exaggerated, they should also carry profound philosophical thoughts. Zuo Qiuming once interpreted Confucius' "Spring and Autumn Annals" and pointed out the "three immortalities" of literati: establishing virtue, establishing merit, and establishing words, which are the higher level of works that carry meanings.
Anyone who has produced meaningful works, even if they do not reach the level of establishing virtue, merit, or words, will be treated with courtesy by students from all schools of thought.
Ying Wuji roughly understood what Jiang Taiyuan meant. If a work with a profound meaning appeared at the literary gathering, it would be difficult for other works to stand out, no matter how good they were.
Jiang Taiyuan took a sip from the wine glass, grinning with delight: "We Taoists did not participate in this grand gathering of hundreds of schools, but we still admire their luck. I can't say whether they will produce a masterpiece. Although Brother Ying is very talented in writing, he is not taught by a famous teacher from the hundreds of schools..."
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