Chapter 4 a saint is not a saint

"Emperor Century" continued: "After Yi Fangxun established his capital in Pingyang, a big drum was set up in front of the central government. Anyone who made suggestions on political shortcomings could beat the drum to demand reform. As a result, the whole country was peaceful. His three capable sons, Xizhong, Xishu, Hezhong, and Heshu, served as the commanders of the four military regions. The Miao tribe in the far south refused to accept government orders, and Yi Fangxun sent troops to attack. The Southwest Territory) won a complete victory, and the Miao tribe succumbed. Yin Shou and Xu You were appointed as prime ministers (teachers). He also appointed Minister Bo Kui to visit mountains, rivers, valleys and streams, listen to the sound of wind and water, and formulate six pieces of music. So , the country is harmonious, and the world is peaceful.”

The praise of Mr. Yi Fangxun in "Emperor Century" is just an ordinary praise.When it came to "Tong Jian Wai Ji", I was so stupid that my blood boiled and I said: "(Yi Fangxun) established his capital in Pingyang and loved white. When offering sacrifices, he put white jade on white silk and satin as an offering. Life is very simple, and the grass on the thatched house is not trimmed. The beams and columns under the eaves are kept in their original state without adding Between the sub-beams, even the thin rafters that bear the thatch are omitted. The vehicles are simple, not carved or painted. The grapes on the dining table are only enough for one's own stomach. The diet is simple, regardless of the taste. Never picky. Leaves, beans, and leaves are all for swallowing. Meals are placed in pottery bowls and water in earthen pots. No jewelry, neither sleep on spring beds, nor cover brocade embroidered quilts. I don’t look at strange things. I don’t glance at fascinating treasures. I don’t listen to soft music. Government and palace buildings remain the same, without decoration..."

When the vernacular is translated here, I can't help sighing. If what I said is true, Mr. Yi Fangxun has made himself suffer like this, and life is really meaningless.Under the requirements of the Confucian school, the sage is not a sage, but a piece of wood.