Chapter 312 The five virtues of Confucianism and Taoism, combined with etiquette and law!
Seeing that the Holy Literary Treasure has been completely repaired!

And with the power of Confucian and Taoist rules in the world today, he began a mysterious transformation.

Jia Cong stood up and walked towards the air step by step, with an indescribable unrestrained demeanor. Against the backdrop of the literary aura surging in the air, he looked like a banished immortal.

With a wave of his sleeves, more than a hundred cultural treasures flew out.

Above the sky, there is a brilliant light!
“Half-saint treasure!”

“five items!”

“Not only five semi-saint treasures, but also twenty-five great scholar treasures, one hundred and twenty-five great scholar treasures!”

“As long as a great scholar’s literary treasure is placed in the family, it can benefit future generations and create a family with great literary reputation.”

“How could he casually take out so many cultural treasures?”

“This… Marquis Jing’an is so generous!”

……

The hundreds of cultural relics created by Jia Cong were inlaid in the night sky, shining like stars.

Among them, the five items with the brightest light are the semi-saint treasures.

There are twenty-five great scholar’s treasures left!

There are exactly one hundred and twenty-five cultural treasures from great scholars!
The wealthy and powerful people in the city of Shenjing have never seen such a scene before!
For ordinary powerful families, at most they would have cultural treasures of great Confucian scholars.

And the number won’t be too many.

It would be great if I could have two or three pieces.

Even the great scholar Wen Bao didn’t dare to think about it, let alone the semi-saint Wen Bao.

The shock this brings can be imagined, but the truth is far more than that.

“No, no!”

“These are not ordinary cultural treasures.”

“Benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness…”

“This this……”

Shang Qiming, the chief priest of the Imperial College, was looking at the strange phenomenon in the sky and suddenly discovered something.

When he got to the end, he was actually speechless, and was so shocked that he couldn’t utter a complete sentence.

In the eyes of ordinary people, these cultural treasures shine brightly in the air.

I only know that it is precious and powerful!
It can change the fate of a family. It can enlighten future generations and help them practice Confucianism faster than ordinary people.

But in the eyes of beings above the great scholars.

Every cultural treasure is unique.

Even though its effects are the same, the Confucianism and Taoism practiced by the owner of this cultural treasure cannot be exactly the same.

There are always subtle differences.

And these more than one hundred cultural treasures are in his eyes.

They can be clearly divided into five categories.

They represent the five virtues of Confucianism: benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness!

Moreover, in the theory of the Five Virtues, the number of each type of cultural treasure is exactly one semi-saint cultural treasure, five great scholar cultural treasures, and twenty-five great scholar cultural treasures!
Adding them all together, there are exactly one hundred and fifty-five pieces, no more, no less!
There is a difference between collecting 155 precious cultural relics and gathering 155 cultural relics created by great Confucian and Taoist scholars, great scholars, and even semi-saints who practiced the five virtues of Confucianism and Taoism.

Although the quantity seems to be the same, the difference is huge.

You know which is difficult and which is easy without further explanation!

Jia Cong took advantage of the momentum of the southern expedition to conquer and scheme along the way, and finally destroyed the Northern Kong family, which had been passed down for countless years, in Qufu.

In many cases, the effort and reward are directly proportional.

The gains gained from escaping death.

Just the cultural treasures alone.

Fourteen semi-saint treasures!
One hundred and seven pieces of great scholarly treasures!

One thousand three hundred and sixteen pieces of cultural treasures from great scholars!
This is the heritage accumulated by Beikong over countless years.

It was thanks to this batch of cultural treasures, plus some previous gains.

Only Jia Cong was able to collect 155 cultural treasures of various grades representing the five virtues of Confucianism and Taoism.

Each piece is of superior quality, surpassing the treasures used in previous formations.

……

The next step is to place each cultural treasure into the formation according to its position.

Replace the original treasure.

Not only Wenbao, but also the Starlight Five Elements Array that Ling Chengzi had set up before, which served as the basis of the Confucian and Taoist Five Virtues Array, was modified and improved by Jia Cong.

Originally, the six-refined magic weapon Seven-Star Ruler was used as the most powerful weapon.

It was directly replaced with the Nine Lights Pearl, an eight-refined magic weapon found in the Kong family treasury!
As for the five elements spiritual essence used in the formation, all of them have been replaced with the most top-level precious spiritual materials that can at least be used to refine seven-level magic weapons.

……

After the last semi-holy treasure was inserted.

The formation shook.

A light far brighter than before rose into the sky.

Above the sky, stars flickered, and more intense starlight power guided them down.

“A benevolent man, when he wishes to establish himself, establishes others as well; when he wishes to achieve himself, he also achieves others as well.”

“A gentleman has no preference for the world, and no objection, and is equal to righteousness.”

“The purpose of etiquette is to be respectful and not to be exceeded; if it is not etiquette, it will be detrimental if it is exceeded.”

“A gentleman should be slow to speak but quick to act.”

“If a man does not have faith, I don’t know what he can do.”

In the void, benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom and trustworthiness!

Countless scriptures and articles are recited by mysterious voices.

One hundred and twenty-five cultural treasures of great Confucian scholars!
Twenty-five great scholarly treasures!

Five semi-holy treasures!

There is also an eight-refined magic weapon and the top-level five-element spiritual materials.

The formation in Marquis Jing’an’s mansion can be said to have been completely transformed.

In terms of power alone, it could only rival enemies at the fourth level.

Now under the control of ghosts and gods, even a being in the middle stage of the fifth realm can fight back.

Not to mention the gathering of cultural energy and the guidance of star power.

In just a short time, a thin thick fog began to fill the Jing’an Marquis Mansion, which matched the beautiful scenery of the mansion with a scene every three steps and a painting every five steps.

The clouds and mist are hazy, like a fairyland.

This is the result of the massive gathering of star power, spiritual energy, and literary energy.

Once it penetrates into your skin, you won’t feel damp, but will feel refreshed instead.

The benefits of living in this environment for a long time are far more than just being able to prolong life.

Seeing that the formation was temporarily formed, Jia Cong stretched out his hand and pointed.

The Zhougong Bamboo Slips, a treasure of ritual saint, fell into it again and floated in the sky.

The great formation of the five virtues of Confucianism and Taoism is based on the five elements of Xuanmen in the core and the five virtues of Confucianism and Taoism in the outer core!
Whether internally or externally, the five virtues of “benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness” are maintained in balance.

And as Zhou Gong Jian fell, the formation shook again.

Not only did it not destroy the balance.

On the contrary, it gives people a sense of overall integration and harmony.

The pervasive literary atmosphere suddenly doubled!
With the addition of a sacred ritual treasure, its power is doubled.

It is already enough to rival the late fifth realm!

The cultural treasure and the great formation complement each other.

The speed of Zhou Gong Jian’s transformation also began to increase.

If he stays in the formation all the time, it won’t take long for him to transform into a true “sage’s treasure”!
To obtain the status that he deserves within the rules of Confucianism and Taoism.

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Royal Palace
Crape Myrtle

“Brother, what do you think of the Marquis’s formation?”

Ge Li looked at Ling Chengzi, the successor of the Gexian Sect’s formation technique, with a curious look on his face.

“how?”

Ling Chengzi couldn’t help but shook his head and smiled bitterly.

“Marquis Jing’an’s attainments in the art of formations are far superior to mine.”

When Ling Chengzi was setting up the battle formation for the Marquis of Jing’an’s Mansion in the past, Jia Cong was able to understand something.

He innovated and created the Confucian and Taoist Five Elements Formation.

Ling Chengzi was already impressed at that time.

Let’s take another look at Jia Cong’s battle formation today.

As the saying goes, laymen watch the excitement, experts watch the doorway! It seems to be a replica of Ling Chengzi’s original formation.

In fact, it is far from that simple.

Just like in the world, it is impossible for there to be two people who are exactly the same, and the same goes for the spiritual materials used in the formation!
Even if it is the same spiritual material and the same properties.

The power contained is more or less, and there are subtle influences caused by different birth environments, etc.!
There are also slight differences inside.

In addition, the core treasure of the formation changed from the Seven Star Ruler to the Nine Stars Pearl.

The method of deploying the formation must also change accordingly!
It is not just about knowing what it is, but also knowing why it is. You need to thoroughly understand the formation and comprehend its various core changes.

It is impossible to complete this formation successfully just by copying others.

“Brother, how does this formation compare to our mountain protection formation?”

Ge Li was shocked when he heard this, and then couldn’t help but ask.

“Perhaps the power is not much different.”

“But the Eight-Gate Dragon Fire Burning Heaven Formation of our Gexian Sect was set up by the second generation ancestor in the past. At that time, both the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and the spiritual materials that were born were very powerful.”

“It’s nothing like what we have now…”

“The mountain protection formations of other top Xuanmen sects like Longhu Mountain are similar, and their power may be stronger or weaker.”

“But without exception, they were all left behind by our ancestors from ancient times.”

“Marquis Jing’an’s formation is not only the great formation of our Xuanmen, but also borrows the power of Confucianism and Taoism.”

“Otherwise, with the spiritual materials and treasures that are now nurtured in the world, even if my master takes action, he will not be able to set up such a powerful formation.”

“And compared to its power, the Marquis’s formation is more like nurturing that treasure…”

Ling Chengzi looked at the Holy Literary Treasure in the sky.

“Even my great-uncle-master…”

Ge Li fell silent after hearing this, with only admiration in his heart!

When one has reached this level of cultivation, having a high level of mind and character is the most basic requirement.

I didn’t look for any excuse like the spiritual energy in this world is not as good as in ancient times, and the spiritual materials produced are not as good as in ancient times!

Not as good as not as good!

After all, all the treasures that Jia Cong used to set up the battle array were obtained through bloody battles and life-threatening situations!
Even if there are really so many cultural treasures!
Is it possible to find someone in the Gexian School who has such attainments in Confucianism and Taoism?
After figuring out the key point, Ge Li laughed and said.

“Hahaha, the power of the formation at the Marquis’s mansion has greatly increased. No matter what we brothers say tomorrow, we will come to ask for a glass of wine.”

“As it should be!”

“It just so happens that I have a lot of questions to ask the Marquis!”

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Outside Shenjing City
Dongli Academy
“It should be so! It should be so!”

“Benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness, rule by propriety!”

“Control it with rules!”

“Integrate etiquette into law, combine etiquette and law, and use etiquette to gain virtue!”

“This this……”

“Wonderful!”

Li Gui, a great Legalist who had specially returned to participate in the Mid-Autumn Festival public lecture by Wenhou Fashen, saw this scene.

I couldn’t help but applaud!
This is probably because Jia Cong’s formation contains the five mysterious elements of gold, wood, water, fire and earth, which are mutually generated and have the effect of endless reproduction.

But the five external virtues of Confucianism and Taoism are clearly distinct and can only achieve a balance.

So Jia Cong took another approach.

Only by governing it with propriety can the theory of the five virtues be more harmonious and truly integrated.

It doubles the power of the formation!

Unexpectedly, this action directly touched Li Gui deeply.

The Book of Rites says: “Respect, frugality, solemnity and piety are the teachings of Rites.”

The Analects states: “If a man is not benevolent, what is the use of propriety?”

What is etiquette?
It’s ritual music! It’s etiquette!
It’s a rule! It’s a system!

In the pre-Qin period, “Li” was one of the Six Classics!

By the Song Dynasty, Confucianism and Taoism developed, and various schools of thought flourished throughout history.

“Li” is still one of the Thirteen Classics!

This is enough to show the importance of etiquette!
The five virtues of Confucianism and Taoism!

Benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and faith!
This is not only a moral standard for scholars, but also a kind of restraint on themselves!
At the end of the day!

The five virtues of Confucianism are to abide by rules and regulations and encourage people to do good.

Li Gui looked at the large formation in the city, and strange phenomena appeared in the flow.

Every time I think about it, the more profound and mysterious it seems.

Many profound meanings that I had been unable to understand in the past now suddenly became clear to me, as if I had been enlightened.

“A Dharmakaya created the School of Mind…”

“Now, in a light touch, the true meaning of etiquette is fully expressed.”

“Marquis Jing’an’s knowledge is far superior to mine!”

Now I suddenly realized it!
Between heaven and earth, literary energy surged, and the lofty literary energy unique to Li Gui soared into the sky in Dongli Academy.

Li Gui stood in the center of the vortex of literary energy. He was thin, but gave people an indescribable feeling of greatness.

The strength continues to rise.

Soon he went from the late stage of Hongru to the peak of Hongru.

This is not over yet.

In Confucianism, the most important thing is understanding!
Originally, with Li Gui’s qualifications, his hope of breaking through to the fifth level of semi-saint in this lifetime was only 30% at most.

I didn’t expect that after listening to the philosophy of mind taught by Wenhou Fashen, I also understood the true meaning of etiquette and law from Jia Cong’s method of setting up the battle formation.

The profound accumulation of countless years was completely stimulated.

After a moment, the embryonic form of a territory was born.

The sky is round and the earth is square, and the laws and regulations are strict.

He actually went straight from the late fourth realm of Hongru to the half-step fifth realm in one step!
You just need to find your own unique Confucian and Taoist path, write books and articles, and you can become a semi-saint!

“Hahaha, today I got the chance to become Marquis Jing’an.”

“I can expect to become a semi-saint in the future!”

As the literary energy vibrated, the sound spread throughout the entire Shenjing City.

It is filled with indescribable high spirits and a deep sense of gratitude.

“Mr.’s sudden enlightenment is the result of years of accumulation and great success.”

“I dare not take credit for it!”

“When you become a semi-saint in the future, Dongli Academy will definitely host a banquet for all students to celebrate for you!”

Jia Cong also did not expect that his arrangement of the formation would actually give Li Gui an epiphany by chance.

He bowed and smiled at the sky above the Marquis’s mansion.

“Hahaha, thanks for the good words, Lord Marquis!”

“Within ten years, I will not let you down!”

Li Gui laughed heartily.

Whether it is the emergence of the School of Mind or the combination of rites and laws, they are all new theories for the Confucian scholars of the time and few people study them in depth.

With a sudden realization just now, Li Gui has already seen clearly the future path.

It’s just a matter of time.

After bowing, he returned to the academy to consolidate his cultivation.

The simple conversation between the two made the city of Shenjing boil again.

“When the Dharmakāya of Marquis Jing’an, Mr. Wenhou, gave a lecture that day, tens of thousands of students got the chance and were enlightened and achieved breakthroughs.”

“Mr. Mo Mei is also going to reach the semi-saint level today!”

“Marquis Jing’an is comparable to the current Saint Master!”

“Wait, in at most ten years, when Mr. Mo Mei breaks through, won’t Dongli Academy immediately have two semi-saints teaching?”

“Which academy in the world can compare to Dongli Academy?”

There are not many semi-saints in Confucianism and Taoism in this world, but there is at least one surviving saint in each of the hundreds of schools of thought.

But people like Jia Cong can enlighten people easily.

There has even been only one case of someone breaking through to the semi-saint realm in at least a thousand years.

For a moment, all the scholars and students who had not left Beijing because of the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration were shocked.

The reputation of Dongli Academy has reached a new level!

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(End of this chapter)