There were various schools in ancient China, which mainly focused on the research and exploration of human civilization. Both Confucius, who advocates Confucian benevolence, and Mencius, who can carry forward Confucian thought, always adhere to a universal ethics of benevolence, courtesy, wisdom and faith. This kind of cultural thought is valued by the rulers. In the Han Dynasty, Dong Zhongshu admired Confucianism. He even ousted a hundred schools of thought, worshiped Confucianism alone, and regarded Confucius' various bibliographies as an important basis for the dynasty to govern the country.
Every ideology and culture represents a realm of life and an attitude towards life. Aside from Confucianism, we will find that Taoism also has its unique historical characteristics. For example, in the early Han Dynasty, Huang Lao's learning was emphasized on recuperation, because he believed that water could carry a boat and overturn it.
The people can help the rulers to build a more prosperous dynasty, and the people can also launch a people's uprising to push a dynasty to the abyss of extinction. Therefore, no matter from which angle, ideological and cultural enlightenment is of great significance to the development of the times. The study of Huang Lao helped the people to recuperate, the country restored stability, and the economy developed to a certain extent, which laid a certain economic foundation for the expansion of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to the northwest in the early Han Dynasty.
In ancient China, there was a group of people who adhered to unique moral principles, not only saved lives, but also formed their own value system with positive energy. For example, Sun Simiao, the drug king, pays great attention to morality in the process of practicing medicine. No matter whether the patient is cured or sick, high or low, and whether those people can provide Sun Simiao with enough remuneration, he can treat every patient equally and fairly.
His medical philosophy is that human life is a matter of concern, and human life cannot be taken lightly. He regards relieving people's suffering as the only duty and element of practicing medicine, and has no unnecessary requirements in his ideological opinions. Although he can get a part-time job in the government with his knowledge and energy, he has no interest in fame and fortune in officialdom, and his unique medical thought has become a classic imitated by later generations.
Therefore, from a certain point of view, Sun Simiao's main ideas are still in line with Taoism. First of all, he pays attention to health preservation, and he strictly abides by normal daily life. He advocates that people should not be too lazy, should actively exercise, and must have enough regularity in daily life, and must never break the dynamic balance of people's lives. They should also control their diet, not only to be full, but also to ensure that all the food they eat is healthy and pollution-free.
As for the attitude towards life, Sun Simiao pays attention to treating every ups and downs in life with a peaceful attitude, which is also in line with the basic principle of Taoist inaction. As for the specific measures of health preservation, Sun Simiao has conducted in-depth research. He integrated Confucianism and Taoism, and introduced Buddhism from ancient India. These thoughts come together, and his unique research achievements in traditional Chinese medicine have advocated many practical and effective medical practices and health preservation rules, which not only benefited Sun Simiao for life, but also influenced many people.
Therefore, throughout the ancient history of China, although Confucianism occupied the mainstream to a certain extent, both Neo-Confucianism in the Song and Ming Dynasties and the ousting of hundreds of schools in the Han Dynasty reflected the position of Confucianism in the eyes of the people and the lofty and irreplaceable value of the rulers.
However, in the face of history, especially the history of China where diverse thoughts converge, we should adopt an eclectic attitude to face ideology and culture, and Taoism is naturally feasible to some extent. For example, when we suddenly look back after the pursuit of fame and fortune, we will find that Taoism advocated by Taoism is the true meaning of life, and once the fundamental goals and dreams are realized, they will become nothing.
It is this kind of thought that is the basic appeal of his life. Sun Simiao never slackened off in his life. He saved many people when he was young and strong. At the end of his life, he concentrated his main energy and energy on writing books, which left a more profound impact on future generations.
Sun Simiao died in 682 AD. Before his death, he also stressed that people around him should not be buried in thick graves, and they should follow a simple style. They should not kill any livestock to pay homage to themselves. It is because of this unswerving respect for Taoism that Sun Simiao died at the age of 142, which is also the longest recorded life in the history of China.