Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1547: Chapter 1490: Lone Moon Soaring

Since there are already such people, it shows that the Confucian School of this era has already realized the problems and is willing to correct them. However, due to the excessive reverence for Confucius back then, some areas are difficult to change now, and they can only make minor revisions within a limited scope.

It’s not that the Great Confucian Scholars cannot accept such changes. To be frank, these scholars have their own interpretations of the words of the Saints, but some things just can’t be said openly.

That’s why Chen Xi decided for the Confucian School, urging the Great Confucian Scholars to quickly come up with a version of Confucian thought that suits this era. Anyway, this generation of Confucian scholars has already been crushed by the Hundred Schools of Thought, so they can freely exert themselves now.

However, altering Confucian thought would greatly impact the lower and middle-level Confucian scholars, who also wield the mighty weapon of the Saints’ words. If the Great Confucian Scholars were to change Confucian thought to fit this era without regard for these scholars, they would probably have no choice but to step down from their positions.

This level of internal Confucian conflict is so serious that even if Confucius himself were reincarnated, there would be no other path but defeat. Without first dismantling the lower and middle levels of the Confucian School, there is no way to change Confucian thought to suit this era.

This situation is essentially a deadlock. The Great Confucian Scholars have identified problems but are unable to correct them. The only way to unblock the correction of Confucian thought is for the thoughts of the Saints to be shaken, making the lower-level Confucian scholars unable to stop the actions of the Great Confucian Scholars.

However, once the thoughts of the Saints are shaken, the most important thing for the Confucian School is no longer about changing thought, but consolidating their status. In such a scenario, it’s clear that the Confucian School is about to be pushed off its pedestal. What’s the point of changing thoughts? Preserving the orthodoxy of the Confucian School becomes the most important thing at that time.

And now Chen Xi’s approach is to break this deadlock. The thoughts of the Saints have basically been shattered by the Hundred Schools among the lower-level Confucian scholars, and their faith in the Saints has essentially faded away. However, the orthodox status of the Confucian School has not been shaken. The Great Confucian Scholars still hold another divine artifact that can maintain the orthodox status of the Confucian School for a century.

”Our Confucian School has organized the ancient heritage. Our Confucian School has transmitted civilization!” In the depths of Mount Tai, the Great Confucian Scholars who have consolidated all the materials are qualified to proclaim this statement, one that can support the orthodoxy of the Confucian School for a hundred years.

In this way, the Confucian School can leisurely address its own ideological issues, and to be honest, forcibly changing the thoughts of the Saints is such a thing that once done, future generations will face less pressure in doing so. The first step is always the hardest. Once the first person has done it, the rest will naturally follow.

As for a failed change, honestly, Chen Xi has given everything that needs to be given to the Confucian School. If they can’t resolve it even then, Chen Xi can only personally step up to address it directly.

After all, Confucian thought really needs a change, and as for the Hundred Schools of Thought, being suppressed for hundreds of years, Chen Xi is not very optimistic about them. Although they still have some strength, distributed among the various factions, they are pathetically weak.

Under such circumstances, only if the Confucian School, which has been the leader for many years, changes its thought can other schools withstand its assault, and only then do they have the chance to be forced to adjust their own thoughts to suit this era. After all, the Confucian School is a major banner.

Chen Xi holds little hope for the current Hundred Schools. After being suppressed for too long, the only way for them to revive is by integrating with the vast populace.

Nothing accumulates Vital Energy faster than sheer numbers. To have Hundred Schools contend, a prerequisite is that no single school can be too dominant!

The current reality needs no further elaboration. The Confucian School dominates the Hundred Schools. If not, during the few decades of Confucian thought change, we should help the Hundred Schools gain strength, so that when the Confucian School completes its renewal, transforming, and aligns with the times, it wouldn’t take much effort to dominate the Hundred Schools.

Only by nurturing the Hundred Schools now, when the Confucian School finishes its reform and as the times progress, when the historical momentum pushes to suppress the Hundred Schools again, only then can the Hundred Schools, having regained considerable energy, simultaneously reform their own thoughts to fit the era.

As for those unfortunate schools that were crushed into historical dust before they had a chance to reform, Chen Xi can only say they are not suitable for this era.

Unlike the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, Chen Xi would not engage in having the state adapt to the schools of thought. The state is the state; only when schools of thought adapt to the state and the era will it benefit the people of this era. Other methods are all considered heretical.

After explaining these chaotic ideas to Lub Su, Lub Su looked at Chen Xi with some silence.

”Did you prepare for this a long time ago?” Lub Su asked expressionlessly.

”Not really,” Chen Xi shook his head, and Lub Su’s expression improved somewhat, but then Chen Xi continued, ”You know the details; my approach has always been quite casual, but the overall framework was indeed set long ago.”

”That’s really your style,” Lub Su said after a long pause of silence. ”You’re always thinking long-term, preparing for a rainy day.”

”It’s no big deal really. Let’s just leave it at that. Those Great Confucian Scholars are not fools. The current situation is a turning point for the Confucian School. Let’s see how they choose, whether they go with the historical trend or just try to make trouble for us,” Chen Xi said with a smile. ”Let Xianhe handle this matter. Just clarify the causes and consequences.”

”Alright, but those people are all shrewd. After this, the Confucian banner might split into many parts. ’The Six Classics comment on me,’ those Great Confucian Scholars are not of one mind,” Lub Su sighed deeply.

”There’s no choice. The Confucian School is too strong, and the current situation of the Hundred Schools is one of congenital deficiency. Even with the resources I’ve prepared for them, it might only patch up previous thoughts. To radically change, they lack the foundational depth,” Chen Xi said, shrugging helplessly.

”Besides, I’ve never thought of letting any school dominate. That wouldn’t be good. They can hold a dominant position, but monopolizing is unacceptable. Only when opponents of equal strength push each other to their limits can both sides truly realize their potential; schools of thought are no exception,” Chen Xi said bluntly.

”Are you sure the Great Confucian Scholars won’t give you trouble?” Lub Su nodded in understanding but was still somewhat worried about Chen Xi. Although he had some other thoughts, the two of them had been comrades during the most difficult times, and their friendship was always genuine.

”A few definitely won’t,” Chen Xi had long anticipated the matter with the Great Confucian Scholars and answered without hesitation.

”And the others?” Lub Su looked at Chen Xi helplessly; this did little to reassure him.

”I am now like a Lone Moon Soaring in the sky. As long as I don’t have problems, no one else will,” Chen Xi said with a smile, acknowledging the fact!