follow the previous wise ways(zǔ shù yáo shùn，xiàn zhāng wén wǔ)

follow the previous wise ways

The ancestors of Yao and Shun, the Charter of civil and military (Z ǔ sh ù y á OSH ù n, Xi à nzh ā NGW é NW ǔ): the way of Yao and Shun as the ancestors and the system of civil and military as the constitution.

Ancestral statement: follow and imitate: the ancestral statements of Yao, Shun and the ancients are new and have their own ancestral statements. Civil and military: 1. Moral and martial arts; civil and military affairs. 2. It refers to military affairs and military affairs. 3. Literary talent and military strategy. 4. Civil and military officials. 5. The words are warm and fierce. It refers to civil fire and military fire. 6. King Wen of Zhou and King Wu of Zhou.

essential information

The origin of Yao and Shun, the Charter of Wenwu Pinyin: Z ǔ sh ù y á OSH ù n, Xi à nzh ā NGW é NW ǔ interpretation: take Yao and Shun's way as the origin and the system of Wenwu as the constitution. classification: idiom source: the book of rites · the doctrine of the mean: "Zhong Ni's ancestors described Yao and Shun, and the constitution was written and written." Author: Kong Chen, Zi Si, the son of Confucius and Kong Li. A famous thinker in the spring and Autumn period of China was taught by Confucius' Gaozu Zengshen. Confucius' thoughts and theories were passed on from Zengshen to Zisi, and the disciples of Zisi were passed on to Mencius. Later generations call Zisi and Mencius the school of thinking and Mencius, which plays an important role in the inheritance of Confucius' orthodoxy.

Analysis of sentences

In the book of rites, the doctrine of the mean: "the ancestors of Zhongni described Yao and Shun, and the constitution was composed of civil and military officials."

original text

Zhongni's ancestors said (1) Yao and Shun, the Charter (2) civil and military, the law of heaven, under the attack (3) soil and water. It is as if the heaven and the earth were all carried and overturned (4), as if the four seasons were wrong (5), as if the sun and the moon were in the place of the Ming Dynasty (6). All things grow together without harming each other, and Tao coexists without contradicting each other. Xiaodechuanliu, dadendunhua (7). The reason why this world is so big! Chapter 30 of the golden mean in the book of Rites

notes

(1) Ancestral statement: to follow the behavior or theory of predecessors. (2) Charter: follow, follow. (3) Attack: with the above "law" near meaning, are in line with the meaning. (4) Dao: overlay. (5) Wrong line: staggered operation, continuous flow. (6) Daiming: alternate light, cyclic change. (7) Dunhua: make everything simple and honest.

translate

Confucius inherited Yao and Shun, taking King Wen and King Wu as examples, following the heaven and the earth, and conforming to the geography. Just like heaven and earth, there is nothing without bearing and covering. It is also like the crisscross operation of the four seasons and the alternation of daily use. All things grow together without harming each other, and roads run parallel without conflict. Small virtue flows like a river, while great virtue makes everything simple and honest. This is the greatness of heaven and earth!

unscramble

Yao and Shun, Jichang, King Wen of Zhou Dynasty, and Jifa, King Wu of Zhou Dynasty, were all sage kings in the eyes of Confucius and Confucianists, and were models of later monarchs. The greatness of heaven and earth is the greatness of Confucius. Because Kong Yu is equal to heaven and earth, shining with the sun and the moon. This chapter takes Confucius as an example, praises his virtue, creates a great, lofty and immortal image for scholars, and makes him a model for future generations to learn and respect forever. This is the sage of Confucius who is the most holy teacher of Dacheng. Therefore, although it was made by Duke Zhou, the master was famous. The book of Jianling driving to Beijing by Chen Ziang of Tang Dynasty

Idiom story

Yao is a wise emperor in ancient times. Although he grew up in the rich land of emperors, he was modest, thrifty, tolerant and courteous. During his reign, it was the most ideal peaceful and prosperous age in ancient legend - "harmony among the nine ethnic groups, salt clothing of the four nationalities, and peace in the world." When Emperor Yao was old, he wanted to find a successor, so he called together tribal leaders to discuss. Before Emperor Yao, the throne was handed down from father to son. He himself inherited the throne of his half brother. On that day, Emperor Yao called all the ministers to discuss affairs and sighed: "I have been in power for 70 years. I am old, but there is no successor. I really don't know what to do! "Fang Qi, Yao's younger brother, said quickly," it's not right for you to say so. Now you don't have a virtuous nephew, Dan Zhu, who is open-minded and courteous. How can you say that there are no successors? " Emperor Yao said with a bitter smile: "I don't know who Dan Zhu is? He is obstinate, fierce and ignorant. If he ascends the throne, the people will suffer. " After a moment's silence, Emperor Yao said with a smile: "the world is the world of all people. Whoever has the most virtue and talent should govern the world. It's everyone's job to promote talents for the world. " Seeing the opportunity, the traitor badger said, "I think Gonggong is the right person." Emperor Yao said: "Gonggong is eloquent. On the surface, he looks respectful and cautious. In fact, he doesn't pay attention to anyone. Such a villain is not qualified to take over my position. You are not limited to the people around us "I heard that there was a wise man named Yu Shun among the people." Said Siyue. Emperor Yao nodded and said with a smile, "I've heard of him, but I don't know how talented he is." Siyue said: "Shun's mother died very early. His father couldn't see her, but he was stubborn. His stepmother was cunning and deceitful, and his brother, who was different from his mother, was arrogant and rude to him. But even so, Yushun always respected his father and his mother, took good care of his younger brother, and managed his split family in harmony. At the age of 20, his filial piety has been widely known. " Emperor Yao was very happy after hearing this, so he invited Yushun and entrusted him with an important task. He married both his daughters to him. Of course, Emperor Yao also wanted to use his daughter to investigate his conduct secretly. Yushun was always calm in the face of all kinds of changes, farsighted, benevolent and courteous; honest and trustworthy, amiable. Emperor Yao was very satisfied with him. Three years later, he finished his investigation and formally abdicated his position to Yu Shun. Unexpectedly, Yu Shun always refused to accept him because of his poor morality. However, in the end, Yushun became the successor of the emperor and completed the abdication. The story of King Wen of Zhou being a courteous and virtuous corporal and King Wu of Zhou conquering Zhou bravely and saving all the people from fire and water has also been handed down through the ages.

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