Chapter 24 With Inspiration Record 58

The impassioned people said, "The world is dripping, the hearts of the people are not ancient, and the quintessence of the country is about to perish. This is what I am looking up to the sky and gnashing my teeth three times!" When I first heard this, I was also taken aback. Later, when I was looking through old books, I happened to see a passage in "Historical Records" and "Zhao Shijia" [2] that young master Cheng opposed the master's father's change of Hufu [3]: "Those who have heard about China are the places where intelligence and wisdom live, where all things and wealth are gathered, where sages and sages teach, benevolence and righteousness give, and "poetry" rituals and music are used, and sensitive skills are tested. Also, what is seen from afar is also what barbarians do. The king now abandons this and takes the clothes from afar, changing the ancient teaching, changing the ancient way, and rebelling against the heart of people. Buddhist scholars, far from China, are old ministers. May the king figure it out."

Isn't this the same as the words of those who are suppressing innovation today?Later, in the "Northern History" [4], I saw the words of Empress Sima who recorded Emperor Jing of Zhou: "Her nature is especially jealous, and no one dares to enter the harem. The daughters and grandchildren of Yuchijiong are beautiful, and they were first in the palace. The emperor was pleased when he saw them in Renshou Palace , because of luck. Later, I waited for the emperor to listen to the court, and killed him secretly. In a rage, I rode out from the garden alone, and went into the valley for more than 30 li by the path. Said, 'I am the Son of Heaven, I cannot be free.'"

Isn't this the same as the interpretation of freedom given by those who talk about freedom and those who oppose freedom now?There must be many other examples. I have limited knowledge and knowledge, so I can't give more.But from this point of view, it can be seen that even after so many years, the opinion is still the same.Today's people's hearts are really very old. If the Chinese can try their best to be a little more ancient, they may not be able to hope to be as old as the Three Emperors and Five Emperors[5], but it is a pity that new trends and new atmospheres are constantly stirring up, and there is no time left.

Among the existing old ethnic groups, the one that most conforms to the Chinese ideal is always the Vedda ethnic group in Ceylon Island[6].They have no relations with the outside world, nor are they affected by other ethnic groups, and they are still in a primitive state. They are really worthy of the so-called "Master Xihuang" [7]. But I heard that their population is decreasing every year, and now they are almost gone: this is really a pity. KK [1] This article was originally published in the fifth issue of the sixth volume of "New Youth" in May 1919, signed by Tang Qi.

[2] "Historical Records" written by Sima Qian in the Han Dynasty, 130 volumes.my country's first biographical general history.The family is an integral part of the biography in the book, mainly describing the deeds of princes and princes. 〔3〕Girl Cheng opposed the change of the master's father to Hufu. The master's father was King Wuling, the king of Zhao during the Warring States Period.In 307 BC (the 19th year of King Wuling of Zhao), he carried out military reforms, changed to wear Hun costumes, and learned to ride and shoot.This measure was opposed by Prince Cheng. [4] "Northern History" written by Li Yanshou in the Tang Dynasty, one hundred volumes.It records the history of the northern countries Wei, Qi, Zhou and Sui in the Northern and Southern Dynasties of our country.What is quoted here should be the events of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty after Dugu, see the fourteenth volume of the book "Biography of Concubines".

〔5〕Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors The ancient emperors in the legends of our country.Generally, Suiren, Fuxi, and Shennong are the three emperors, and Huangdi, Zhuanxu, Diku, Tang Yao, and Yushun are the five emperors. 〔6〕The Vedda tribe is a race on the island of Ceylon. They live in the mountains and forests, and most of them lead a hunting life. [7] Master Xihuang refers to the people before Fuxi (Xihuang).Tao Qian of the Jin Dynasty wrote "Shu with Ziyan": "In the middle of May and June, lying down by the north window, when the cool breeze came for a while, he called himself the Master Xihuang." The original meaning refers to the imaginary people who lived a leisurely life in ancient times. .The quotation here refers to the original state of the so-called "Master Xihuang".