Confucius and the Confucianism he Created is the core of the traditional culture of China, Ithas formed a very important influence in China,and even in the world.However,there are notonly respected, praised to Confucius and his ideas,but also many misconceptions, criticism tothem by the generations.Naturally,the reason for such a situation is complexity and diversity,One important aspect is that people have not enough comprehensive understanding toConfucianism, there are also some doubts in Confucius's life story, even have some unresolvedissues. Which, in the event of "Confucius punished Shao Zhengmao", there will be a greatmisunderstanding of Confucius.Confucius, who was once the great Sikou of Lu's, was the "Justice" for the government,the"punishment" he gave the doctor Shao ZhengMao during he worked, which should have been acommon thing, but because of the misunderstood of the keyword "punish", causing thousands ofyears of diverse, making the event of "Confucius punished Shao ZhengMao" has become anacademic koan, It can not be ignored and avoided.when doing the study of Confucian thoughtand deeds.The word "Punish", is understood as "Heaven", a different understanding of the word,making the different views on this incident at the academic community of different views on thisincident. Zhu Xi ago, a lot of historical records has records on the matter, but had no controversy.Starting from Zhu Xi, some scholars believed that the matter was for forgery, it could not exist;there are also some scholars believed that the matter was true, Confucius did kill ShaoZhengmao. In fact, the word "punish" should not be understood for "kill", but should beunderstood for the "blame", the issue of "Confucius punished Shao ZhengMao" is real, but itdoes not mean Confucius had killed Shao Zhengmao, in fact, Confucius had only gave theappropriate punishment to Shao Zhengmao, this is the truth.The "Mao-punishment" issue was recorded in the "Analects of Confucius","Xunzi","Shuoyuan" and "Yin Wenzi" and other pre-Qin literature, but by the impact of the"doubt—thought" these documents was once classified as pseudo-book, this has become thereasons why the "punished "event was suspected and disputed. Therefore, to investigate andexplore the truth of the event of "Confucius punished Shao Zhengmao", confirming the existenceof the "Mao-punishment" issue is of great significance. Admitted the authenticity of literature isrelated to the recognition of the value of pre-Qin literature; Understood and examined the "Mao- punishment" the truth was related to the correct evaluation to Confucius and the ideas ofConfucius, relating to a correct understanding of Confucius.It appears that the issue of "Confucius punished Shao Zhengmao" was just an isolatedincident, but it is closely linked to people's understanding of "the Criminal-political ideology ofConfucius", should be give special attention and consideration. However, we have seen, such as"The Analects of Confucius ",which most commonly used when doing Confucius thought studyin the literature, is small amount of material on political thinking on criminal of Confucius.Fortunately, the advent of the literature unearthed, providing us the material which can bemutually confirmed with the masterpieces of literature, making the authenticity of the bookssuch as "The School Sayings of Confucius " and " Kong Cong Zi ",as been recognized,especially with the publish of the bamboo slips "Zhong Gong"and Tsinghua simple" Bao Xun"giving us a new basis for the development of the study of Confucius and Confucianism.By thedetailed study of the "Mao-punishment" event, carding and comparative studying on the" TheSchool Sayings of Confucius criminal affairs ",," Kong Cong Zi theory of punishment "andother chapters, we are more certain that "Criminal-political ideology of Confucius "not onlyexists,but also the features of it is significant, is a complete system of thought, It is as"Supplementing" the core, emphasizing the punishment of the "Zhong" and "doubt the pardonof", and "lawsuit" is the ultimate treatment goal of a complete system of thought, It reflected inthe all aspects o with the life, governance, teaching of Confucius.Detailed study of the issue of "Confucius punished Shao Zhengmao", it not only can restorethe truth, but also can get to the root, to clarify the misunderstanding of Confucius, to give us abetter understanding of the interaction about Confucius and others, to understand the ideas ofConfucius and its value. Through this study, we also see a real Confucius: a fair judge who has aceremony of love not only focus on governance, focusing on moral values, but also not exclusionpenalties,making penalty to assist benevolent rule, and with wide fierce economic phase. |