On Confucian Chivalrous Demeanor of Soft White Jade:Reg-ulations and Chivalrous
During the reign of Emperor Kangxi,Soft White Jade,composed by Kong Chuanzhi,not only involved love,but inserted the story of corrupt officials robbing treasures and loyalty defeating traitors,publicized the power of the common people,and conveyed the ethical norms of righteousness as a pri-ority.Because the strong bandit quality,utilitarian,as well as servility of chivalrous heroes such as Li Zhaoqian,Dong Shuming and others,have been replaced by justice,order,and independent personali-ty,this kind of chivalry spirit,showing regulations and anti-violence,is written from the author's real feelings.In addition,chivalry reflects that Kong makes it his mission to care for reality.
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