Why did Confucius and Mencius insist on benevolent governance? Don't they know that benevolent government was difficult at that time?

"Why did Confucius and Mencius insist on benevolent governance? Don't they know that benevolent government was difficult at that time? " ? They should know why they should spare no effort to travel around the world to publicize their political views. There is only one purpose, to reduce killings and give people a peaceful social environment.

During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the princes fought for hegemony and the people were in dire straits. The whole land of China is filled with smoke, and the people are very sad to live a peaceful life.

As the founder of Confucianism, Confucius and Mencius, in the present words, used the theory of personal creation to influence the leaders of various countries at that time, so that the rulers of these countries would show mercy to the people under their rule, that is, do more benevolent policies and reduce or minimize tyranny. It is less difficult for people to live and work in peace and contentment.

The ideal of Confucius and Mencius was full, and the social reality at that time was very skinny. It can be said that no ruler is willing to accept their political opinions for a clear reason, that is, to protect the political interests of slave owners.

What is benevolent government? It is the political proposition of Confucius and Mencius. It is believed that the rulers should not only educate the people morally, but also implement "benevolent government" to win the hearts of the people. Confucius already had the idea of "benevolent government" in his explanation of "benevolence". Mencius gave full play to Confucius' theory and clearly put forward the viewpoint of "benevolent governance", Mencius Hui Liang Wang Shang: "Wang Ren governs the people, saves criminal law, economizes on tax collection, and cultivates intensive cultivation. A strong man can cultivate filial piety and loyalty in his spare time, serve his father and brother, and serve his elders, so that he can make his ambition stand in the soldiers of Qin Chu."

The antonym of benevolent government is tyranny. What is tyranny? Monarchs in slave countries and feudal countries ruled cruelly. Its main feature is the establishment of centralized organs, and the monarch monopolizes the state power, acts arbitrarily, cruelly exploits and oppresses the people, and even kills at will. Many feudal monarchs in ancient Egypt, Babylon, China, Qin Dynasty and the Middle Ages practiced tyranny.

Benevolence and tyranny, on the surface, seem to be more popular with ordinary people, but tyranny is not accepted by people, and there is no absolute benevolence and tyranny in world history. At different stages of historical development, most rulers not only practiced benevolent policies, but also used tyranny to safeguard the interests of the ruling class.

The process of social development has entered 2 1 century, benevolent government and tyranny still exist in the world, democracy and legal system coexist, and there is no absolutely correct standard for governing the country. The United States carried out the color revolution around the world and beat a few countries beyond recognition by violent means. It's not just ordinary people who are hurt. This so-called democratic specimen, which ignores the interests of the majority, has become a sinner referred to by millions of people.