Civilization attributes
Xiang Chen was quite interested in this aspect, and bowed and said: "Please teach me, Daozu, I am quite curious about the difference between Eastern Wuliang and Western Wuliang."
Hongmeng Daozu smiled slightly: "This is the difference in the attributes of civilization."
"Whether it is low-dimensional mortals or high-dimensional myths, the attributes of civilization can be roughly divided into three categories."
"Resource production civilization, predatory civilization, production expansion civilization!"
Hongmeng Daozu walked slowly, his eyes deep, as if he had penetrated time and space and saw the rise and fall and evolution of countless civilizations.
He continued: "The development of civilization is ultimately determined by its living environment and ideological core.
I said that whether it is the low-dimensional mundane world or the high-dimensional mythological world, the attributes of civilization are roughly divided into three categories: resource-producing civilization, predatory civilization, and production-expansion civilization.
Each civilization has its own unique survival logic and development path, and these logics and paths determine their fate."
"First, resource-producing civilization, as the name suggests, is a civilization centered on the accumulation and production of resources. This type of civilization is usually born in regions with rich resources and relatively stable environments.
Their core idea is "accumulation and creation", accumulating wealth and resources by continuously optimizing production tools and improving production efficiency. Typical representatives of this type of civilization are the Eastern Wuliang Confucianism, The civilization system influenced by Taoism and other sects. "
"Confucianism emphasizes benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, and trustworthiness, emphasizes harmonious coexistence between people, and pays attention to moral cultivation and the maintenance of social order.
Taoism pursues the law of nature, advocates compliance with the laws of nature, and pursues longevity.
These ideological cores make resource-producing civilizations pay more attention to internal stability and sustainable development rather than external expansion and plunder. "
"However, resource-producing civilizations also have their limitations. Due to over-reliance on resource accumulation and production, this type of civilization often appears conservative and passive when facing external threats.
They are more inclined to solve problems through negotiation and compromise rather than conquest by force. This conservatism can maintain social stability in peacetime, but it can become fatal in turbulent times. Weakness. "
"Secondly, predatory civilizations. The core idea of this type of civilization is "the strong prey on the weak, and the fittest survive." They are usually born in areas with scarce resources and harsh environments. The pressure of survival forces them to expand outward continuously.
They maintain their own survival and development by plundering the resources of other civilizations. Organizations such as the Western Wuliang Dawn Society and the Mercenary Guild are typical representatives of predatory civilizations. "
"Because the Hongmeng Tianwu Mercenary Guild is active in a Confucian country, its attributes are different and it tends to be conservative. For the Wuliang Shangcang Mercenary Guild, war is their main way to make money. "
"The core idea of predatory civilizations is "the strong is king". They advocate the use of force and believe that only through continuous conquest and plunder can they get the opportunity to survive and develop.
This type of civilization usually has With strong aggressiveness and expansionism, they can rise rapidly in a short period of time and become a hegemon.
However, the weakness of predatory civilizations is also obvious - their prosperity is based on the exploitation and oppression of others. Once external resources are exhausted or they encounter stronger opponents, their rule will quickly collapse. "
"Another characteristic of predatory civilizations is the shallowness of culture. Due to excessive reliance on force, such civilizations often ignore the accumulation and inheritance of culture, resulting in insufficient civilization.
Although they may have achieved certain achievements in science and technology, military and other fields, they are often lackluster in fields such as thought, art and philosophy.
This is why although Western Wuliang has advantages in some aspects, it has never been comparable to Eastern Wuliang in terms of the overall civilization level. "
"Finally, production expansion civilization, this type of civilization is a combination of resource production civilization and predatory civilization.
They not only focus on internal resource accumulation and production, but also have certain expansionism and aggressiveness.
The core idea of this type of civilization is "both internal and external cultivation", which not only strengthens strength through internal production and accumulation, but also obtains more resources and opportunities through external expansion and plunder. ”
“The typical representatives of production expansion civilization are Jiejiao and Chenjiao. Jiejiao emphasizes "seizing the opportunity of heaven and earth" and teaches everyone. It advocates strengthening its own strength by constantly exploring and utilizing the rules of heaven and earth.
Chenjiao emphasizes clarifying the way of heaven and advocates realizing its own development by understanding and complying with the way of heaven.
The ideological core of these two major sects enables production expansion civilization to maintain internal stability and development while gaining an advantage in external competition. ”
“However, production expansion civilization is not perfect. Because of its two attributes of production and plunder, this type of civilization often faces the problem of internal and external balance.
If it is over-expanded, it may lead to the depletion of internal resources and social instability. If it is overly conservative, it may miss the opportunity for external development. Therefore, production expansion civilization needs to find a delicate balance between expansion and stability. ”
Hongmeng Daozu paused here, his eyes fell on Xiang Chen, and said lightly: "Do you understand now? The difference between Eastern Wuliang and Western Wuliang is essentially the difference in civilization attributes.
The Eastern Wuliang is mainly a resource production civilization and a production expansion civilization, focusing on internal accumulation and external balance.
The Western Wuliang is mainly a predatory civilization, advocating force and expansion. The difference in the attributes of these two civilizations determines their different performances in the competition of Wuliang Heaven. "
Xiang Chen was so impressed that he felt enlightened. He bowed and said respectfully, "Thank you for your advice from the Taoist ancestor. I have benefited a lot from my disciples. However, I still have one thing unknown to me-
Since the differences in the civilization attributes of the East and the West are so great, is the conflict between them inevitable? ”
Hongmeng Daozu smiled slightly: "Conflict is inevitable, but it is not irreconcilable. The conflict of civilization is essentially a conflict between ideas and interests. As long as the balance point of interests can be found, conflict may be transformed into cooperation.
Although the competition between the East and the West is fierce, it is not without the possibility of cooperation. The key is whether you can find that balance point. ”
Xiang Chen nodded thoughtfully, and had already begun to think about how to use these differences in civilization attributes to pave the way for his development in the vast world.
Judging from this classification, one's own civilization also belongs to the third category, both inside and outside are cultivated, and both production and expansion are needed!
Seeing Xiang Chen fell into deep thought, the Taoist ancestor Hongmeng stopped talking, but said lightly: "The world of Wuliang Heaven is much more complicated than that of Hongmeng Tianwu. Since you have decided to go, you must be prepared to face all challenges.
Remember, no matter what difficulties you encounter, you must keep your heart and follow the laws of heaven. ”
Xiang Chen nodded solemnly and saluted Hongmeng Taoist Ancestor again: "Disciple remembers the teachings of Taoist Ancestor and will never let down his expectations."
