There is a cloud in the year: "Heaven respects the earth, but Kun did it." The price of soap is low, high, expensive and cheap. "Among them,' respect' is high and' inferiority' is low. These are two locative words. " "Heaven respects the earth" means "heaven and earth are in harmony, and heaven is high and low". This is a description of the natural state. Respect and be respected. : humble, humble. : Summer night.
It is a description of the laws of celestial motion in the universe. Its core idea ultimately boils down to the balance of yin and yang. All unbalanced and unharmonious things will eventually deviate from the normal channel and track, and all things in the universe will eventually be harmonious and balanced. Another core idea is that yin and yang are in their proper places. Heaven and earth; In the position of yin, yang is in the position of yang.
Heaven and earth, yin and yang, men and women are a kind of "classification" method of the ancients. People are in heaven and earth, and "men are superior to women" comes from "heaven is superior to earth" Its original meaning is "men and women are different", which is a natural distinction and a natural state.
Man Zun: As a special product of nature, if people want to conform to Tao, they should be as lofty, just and self-reliant as heaven. The so-called "Tian Xingjian, the gentleman strives for self-improvement"; Women: As a special product of nature, women must be as humble, tolerant, virtuous and selfless as the earth if they want to conform to the Tao. The so-called "the terrain is rich, and the gentleman carries things with morality."
"Men are superior to women" means advocating natural harmony, and yin and yang are in their proper places. Therefore, "men are superior to women" is the reason why men and women should live in harmony in life and marriage, and there is no connotation of gender inequality. When a man is virtuous, women will naturally respect him and obey him. There will be no disharmony in a family where men are upright and noble and women are modest and tolerant. In such a family and society, women naturally have corresponding status and will not be discriminated against.
Men and women have different responsibilities.
Mencius said: father and son are close, monarch and minister are righteous, husband and wife are different, children are orderly, friends are trustworthy, and this person has a great relationship. Five virtues.
Husbands are like the sky, and women are like the ground. One day, the sun shines and the rain clouds pour down, nourishing the earth; The earth, bearing mountains and rivers, nurtures all mankind from generation to generation. Husband, protect the family from any harm; Wife, pregnancy, companionship, raising children. Is in line with the principle of yin and yang. The division of labor between men and women is different. Only when both sides do their part can the family be harmonious.
On the contrary, if it doesn't rain, the land will dry up and our life will immediately fall into chaos; Similarly, if the husband doesn't make money, the wife loses her dependence, and family life becomes chaotic immediately. Looking at natural phenomena, flowers and trees can't live without the land, just as babies can't live without their mothers. The reason is subtle. It can be seen that both husband and wife have different and irreplaceable tasks for the family.
According to historical records, "Three Tais in Zhou Dynasty": Taijiang, Tairen and Taisi were the wives of three kings of Zhou Dynasty, namely Wang Tai, Ji Li and Wang Wen. All three kings are virtuous and all three wives are sincere and respectful. "Santai" is the master of the world, which helped the three kings establish the prosperity of the Zhou Dynasty for 800 years and gave birth to the splendid Confucian culture in China.
Record: After Tess became the wife of King Wen, she was virtuous and virtuous. She admired the moral voices of her grandmother Taijiang and her mother-in-law Tae In, and inherited their perfect virtues. She kept the house diligently, helped King Wen with all her strength, and managed the inner court of the palace in perfect order, so that King Wen had no worries and could concentrate on governing the country. Therefore, the spread of moral education and the Enlightenment flourished. Tess was honored as "Wenmu", saying that "Wang Wen is in charge of the outside, and Wenmu is in charge of the inside".
A kind wife, grandson and queen
A good wife in the family and a good match in the state. Among the sages in Hi
The eldest grandson of Sun Chang Wuji, the younger brother of the Queen, is a close friend of Li Shimin, who helped Li Shimin win the world. Emperor Taizong wanted Sun Chang Wuji to be the prime minister, but his eldest grandson said, "Since my concubine has become the queen and she is extremely noble, I really don't want my brothers, sons and nephews to be listed in the court. The houses of the Han Dynasty in Lv Hou and Huo Guang can serve as a lesson for others. Therefore, I ask you never to take your brother as the prime minister. " Under the repeated abdication of his eldest son, Emperor Taizong only gave Sun Chang Wuji the title of "opening three departments".
When Princess Changle, the eldest grandson, got married, Emperor Taizong gave more than twice as many items as Princess Changle, Tang Gaozu's daughter. Therefore, Wei Zhi strongly opposed Emperor Taizong. When the eldest grandson learned about it, she not only didn't blame Wei Zhi, but also praised him. Princess Changle was married with a modest dowry under the care of her eldest grandson.
Sun Qiang has always been consistent in words and deeds, abides by etiquette and never interferes in government affairs. But because of his integrity, his eldest grandson, Taizong, is highly valued and often talks with her about some state affairs and details of rewards and punishments. Queen Sun Qiang doesn't want to interfere in state affairs in her special capacity. She thinks that men and women are different and should do their respective duties.
Queen Sun Qiang does not interfere in state affairs, but she can always give Li Shimin useful advice, help her husband handle the relationship between monarch and minister, and appoint an upright minister to stay away from him.
Premier Wei Zhi dared to publicly protest. When he met Li Shimin's misconduct, he dared to protest immediately, and sometimes Li Shimin could not step down. On one occasion, Tang Dazong was about to go hunting in the suburbs. When he was about to leave the palace gate, he met Wei Zhi head on. Wei Zhi asked about the situation and immediately said to Emperor Taizong, "It's mid-spring, everything is sprouting, and animals are feeding their young, so it's not suitable for hunting. Please go back to the palace. " Emperor Taizong insisted on traveling, but Wei Zhi refused to compromise and stood on the road, resolutely blocking the way of Emperor Taizong. Emperor Taizong was furious and dismounted and stormed back to the palace.
When Emperor Taizong returned to the palace to see his grandson, Youzi said angrily, "Only by killing Wei Zhi, an old stubborn man, can I vent my hatred!" When Sun Chang asked why, he quietly went back to the back room and put on his robe. Then he came to Emperor Taizong with a serious face and kowtowed, "I hope your majesty will calm down!" Her behavior surprised Emperor Taizong and asked, "What is there to be cautious about?" The eldest grandson replied solemnly: "I have heard that if the emperor is wise, then the minister will be very loyal." Now your majesty is wise, so Wei Zhi dares to be so outspoken. After my concubine became emperor, I saw the loyalty of the emperor. How dare I not pay tribute to such a good thing? "When Emperor Taizong heard his wife's words, he felt something, and his anger slowly subsided.
During the eight-year observation period, when Emperor Taizong and his grandson went to Jiucheng Palace for the summer vacation, they fell ill and became more and more serious. They took many drugs, but their condition didn't improve. At this time, Prince Li Chenggan, who was waiting beside him, asked his mother to forgive the prisoner's migration to the world and begged for blessing, but the queen resolutely refused. She said: "Amnesty is a national event, and Buddhism and Taoism also have their own religious rules. If you can pardon prisoners and bring people into the world, it will definitely endanger the political system of the country, which your father does not want. I can't mess up the world with a woman. " The prince was afraid to tell Emperor Taizong. When Emperor Taizong learned about this incident, he was moved to tears.
Ten years ago, 36-year-old Sun Qiang died in Zhenguan Li Zhengtang. When his eldest grandson died, Emperor Taizong was very sad and felt that he had lost a good assistant! When Emperor Taizong was in power, his politics was refined and his economy was prosperous, which was called "the rule of Zhenguan" in history. It should be related to his wife, queen and grandson.