Chapter 158: New Routine of Confucianism on the Outside and Law on the Inside
Practice both Confucianism and Legalism!

It sounds very impressive!

After all, studying two famous subjects at the same time, how impressive is that?

But actually?
I’m afraid that if the followers of the two families knew the news, they would start fighting!

Among them, Confucianism had the biggest reaction.

Because Confucianism has always regarded Legalism as traitors to Confucianism and rebels who split from Confucianism.

Not to mention that the "benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness" advocated by Confucianism and the "power, tactics and law" advocated by the Legalists are incompatible.

The main idea of ​​the Legalists is “not following the past, and not being bound by the present”!
As for things from the past, if they can be used, use them generously; if they cannot be used, throw them into the gutter as soon as possible!
This is the main feature of Legalism.

To put it bluntly, it is extremely utilitarian!

In fact, it was three people who made the Legalists famous throughout the world.

The first one is Shang Yang, the prime minister of the Qin Dynasty also known as Shang Jun, who truly laid the foundation for the Qin Dynasty's rule of law.

It was also from Shang Yang that Legalism began to be implemented in the Qin State, laying a solid foundation for the Qin State to move eastward and unify the world.

The second is Han Fei, the ninth son of Han.

On the basis of the original Legalists, he formally proposed the concept of "strategy and tactics", which was truly pioneering, innovative and comprehensive.

This is also the reason why he is respectfully called Han Feizi.

The last person is Li Si, the right prime minister of the Qin Dynasty.

As a disciple of the Legalists, he rose rapidly in the Qin Dynasty and directly implemented the Legalist ideas in every corner he could reach.

But here is a very interesting thing.

Whether it was Han Fei or Li Si, they were both disciples of the great Confucian sage Xunzi, and they were highly respected.

As a result, these two people came out of Confucianism and turned around to pull up the Legalists.

How could this not make all the Confucianists itch with hatred?

It is precisely because of this origin that all Confucian disciples believe that Legalism originated from Confucianism and have betrayed Confucianism.

This origin, coupled with the fact that both sides were originally in conflict between the utilitarian ideas of "benevolence" and "power, tactics and methods"...

It can be said that Confucianism and Legalism were the two schools that fought the most fiercely.

It is precisely because of this that Fusu thinks that all his people are stupid.

However, Ying Yuan smiled calmly at Fusu's irritability and helplessness.

"Brother, you are taking this matter too seriously!"

"What about Confucianism and Legalism? For the Qin Dynasty, what we need is not their names, but their knowledge."

"In fact, rather than saying that it is the dual cultivation of Confucianism and Legalism, it is better to say that it is Legalism inside and Confucianism outside!"

Speaking of this, Ying Yuan smiled particularly cunningly.

"Legalism has always been a prominent school of thought in our Great Qin, and our Great Qin also governs the country according to the law!"

"The rapid development of Legalism in the Qin Dynasty also effectively promoted the development of the Qin Dynasty and its unification of the world!"

"But that alone is not enough!"

When Ying Yuan said this, he looked at his brother and raised his eyebrows.

"Brother, the Legalists have made great contributions to our Great Qin, and have long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people in the Great Qin."

"The most important thing is that the Legalists seek change!"

"When the Legalists feel that their doctrines are not suitable for the current environment, they will change without any urging."

"The Legalists will continue to actively promote the Legalist reforms in order to further develop the Qin Dynasty."

“And what about Confucianism?”

"But I always emphasize that the words of the saints cannot be distorted or changed!"

"This is one of the reasons why my father hates Confucianism!"

"After all, he is the first emperor, but he has to listen to Confucianism and cannot change anything?"

"If we really use Confucianism to govern the country, can everyone become a saint?" "Otherwise, who can be as good as a saint?"

After hearing this, Fusu was silent for a long time before he asked quietly.

"Sixth brother, do you think this is the reason why Father has always disliked Teacher Chunyu and the others?"

Ying Yuan nodded as a matter of course.

"It's natural!"

"For my father, his vision is for the long term, for the future. He doesn't just care about the little things in front of him."

"It's just that he was too busy, so he could only express his attitude and didn't have time to deal with it in detail."

"Well, I, the unlucky son chosen by him to be the regent, plan to share my father's worries!"

Fusu was silent again.

This topic, at this point, has actually become very taboo.

After all, what they are talking about is national policy and the emperor's thoughts.

If an ordinary person had made such outrageous remarks, he would have been arrested or chopped to pieces on the spot by the City Guards, the Black Dragon Guards, or the Embroidered Uniform Guards.

But for Fusu and Ying Yuan, they just chatted, so what?

After a long time, Fusu looked directly at Ying Yuan and said.

"I see! So this is what Father thinks!"

"I only knew that my father disliked Teacher Chunyu and the others, and he even disliked me."

"Now it seems that Father dislikes the entire Confucian school!"

"Then tell me about your outward appearance and inner law. I want to hear your thoughts!"

Fusu was really curious about this matter.

These are obviously two conflicting theories, so how can they be studied and implemented together?

"In fact, being a Confucianist inside and a Buddhist outside is a combination of the advantages of both!"

"First of all, the reason for the need for external Confucianism is for the Confucian slogan and reputation of "benevolence."

"The people in the original Qin territory know and understand the law, but the people of the six newly unified countries don't understand it!"

"They have only heard that Qin's laws are harsh, so they are naturally a little more afraid."

"Then with this outer layer, it will be much better. At least it will save the court a lot of effort in governing."

"Secondly, internal law!"

"This will be the core of Daqin's future governance!"

"Daqin can care for and show kindness to all the people in the empire, but in the end, it still has to use "laws" to restrain them."

"The Confucian standards are good, and that's how my brother learned them."

"Don't even mention the common people. Even within the Confucian community today, how many people can be as profound and benevolent as you, brother?"

"If even the Confucians themselves can't do it, how can we expect the people who can't read a single word to do it?"

"So, it has to be the Legalist!"

"From now on, the students of the Great Qin Royal Academy will be the Confucian classics in their left hands, teaching people benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness."

"If the people study hard, then everyone can live a good life!"

"But if someone feels that he doesn't want to live according to the standards of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness, he will have to stir up trouble."

"That's fine too. Students can draw the Qin swords in their right hands. The Legalists have their own standards. If you dare to violate them, we will kill you!"

"Brother, don't you realize that you are already on this path?"

Ying Yuan patted Fusu's shoulder as he spoke.

Obviously, he saw the changes in his brother.

(End of this chapter)