The Beginning Shocks the Emperor Wu: Did You Write This Poem?.

Summary

Chen Ping An challenges traditional Confucian interpretations of benevolence and filial piety, arguing that scholars have become hypocritical and disconnected from true moral principles. He boldly asserts that genuine virtue lies in serving people, maintaining moral integrity, and acting with a selfless heart that transcends personal interests. Through passionate discourse, he exposes the gap between scholarly rhetoric and actual ethical practice, emphasizing the importance of unity between knowledge and action, and the need to establish a heart for heaven and earth while determining life for the people.

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