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Copernicus's heliocentrism impacted the authority of the Holy See, and in the East during the same period, Wang Yangming's psychology also influenced the direction of East Asian history.
The newly built statue of Wang Wencheng, the Marquis of Bozhen, is now in the Shaoxing Museum
introduction
Wang Yangming, a name that resounded throughout the history of Chinese culture, was not only an outstanding thinker and statesman in the middle of the Ming Dynasty, but also an important figure who influenced the direction of East Asian history for hundreds of years. His life, from a child of a scholarly family to an all-round talent integrating philosophy, military and politics, is undoubtedly one of the most legendary chapters in Chinese history. For us, understanding Wang Yangming's life is not only the need to learn history, but also an important way to comprehend the wisdom of life.
Early life
Background of Birth
Wang Yangming, formerly known as Wang Shouren, was born in 1472 in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, in a scholarly family. His father, Wang Hua, is not only the champion of Chenghua for 17 years, but also a politician with excellent conduct. Such a family environment laid a solid foundation for Wang Yangming's academic and moral cultivation in his early years.
Childhood experiences
Wang Yangming's childhood is quite legendary. It is recorded that he did not speak until he was five years old, and a strange person passing by pointed out that it was related to his name "Cloud", after which he was renamed "Shouren" and began to speak. In addition, his childhood was not entirely confined to his study, but traveled with his father and visited the mountains and rivers, and these experiences became an important factor in the formation of his thoughts in the future.
Beginning in officialdom
At the age of seventeen, Wang Yangming married Yu Shi and began his career as an official. His first attempt did not go well, and he failed the imperial examination twice, but this did not dampen his ambition. At this stage, he began to study the Confucian classics in depth, especially Zhu Xi's "knowledge of things".
A letter to the family, Wang Yangming's authentic handwriting
Officialdom career
Degraded official dragon field
Wang Yangming was implicated in the political turmoil and was demoted to Guizhou Longchang as a petty official. This experience had a profound impact on his thinking. Here, he studied the "University" in depth and formed the initial concept of "Xinxue", which believes that the root of everything lies in the "heart". During this time, he also began to educate the local people and won their love.
Jiangxi quelled the turmoil
Wang Yangming's political and military talents were fully demonstrated in the quelling of the rebellion in Jiangxi. As the Imperial History of the Imperial Palace, he successfully quelled the popular rebellion in the southern part of Jiangxi. In the process, he not only demonstrated excellent military command ability, but also put forward the policy of recruiting peace, effectively pacified the rebels, and showed outstanding political wisdom.
Pacify the Chenhao Rebellion
The Chenhao Rebellion was the most famous military achievement of Wang Yangming's life. He tactfully responded to this rebellion initiated by King Ning Chenhao of Nanchang. Through a series of elaborate military tactics and psychological tactics, Wang Yangming finally succeeded in quelling the rebellion, capturing Chenhao, and was named Xinbo, which also marked the peak of his position in the Ming Dynasty's political arena.
Jiangxi Lushan Wang Shouren Monument
Later Achievements and Deaths
Philosophical thought
In his later years, Wang Yangming's philosophical thinking reached maturity. The theory of "mind" proposed by him emphasizes that inner self-cultivation and cognition are the key to moral perfection. This idea had a profound impact on later generations, especially in Japan, and had an indirect impact on the Meiji Restoration. Wang Yangming's theory of mind has become one of the most important Confucian theories in the East Asian cultural circle.
Governor of Liangguang
In the sixth year of Jiajing, Wang Yangming was the governor of Liangguang and was responsible for dealing with the popular uprising in the frontier. In this position, he demonstrated excellent administrative and military command skills, successfully quelled many rebellions, stabilized the frontier, and laid the foundation for long-term peace and development in the region.
Death and posthumous gifts
In 1529, Wang Yangming died of lung disease on his way back at the age of fifty-six. On his deathbed, he said to his students: "This heart is bright, and there is nothing to say", showing his lifelong persistence and belief in "heart science". After Wang Yangming's death, the Ming Dynasty court gave him high praise and posthumous gifts, reflecting his important position in Chinese history.
At the foot of Xianxia Mountain in the south of Shaoxing City, Zhejiang, the tomb of Mr. Yangming, King of the Ming Dynasty
epilogue
Wang Yangming's life is a magnificent legend in Chinese history. He not only left a deep imprint on politics and military affairs, but also had a profound impact on later generations with his unique philosophical ideas. Wang Yangming's story is not only a record of history, but also a kind of wisdom and spiritual inheritance, which is worthy of every student who studies history to understand and think deeply.