苌弘的史书形象嬗变与士人的精神传承

苌弘是春秋时代周王朝的大夫,辅佐几代周王长达57年。88岁的苌弘凭借数十年的忠心和声望,保持与晋国的关系,维持了周王朝的稳定;主持礼乐活动,以德服人,坚守周文化,等到了孔子访学,实现了薪尽火传;知天命不可违,依然抗争,竭尽全力维护周王朝的存续。苌弘的鞠躬尽瘁,碧血丹心,对古代士人精神有独特而持久的影响。

Chang Hong's Image Changes in Historical Records and Scholars' Spiritual Tradition

Chang Hong as a senior official of the Zhou Dynasty in the Spring and Autumn Period had been assisted several generations of King Zhou for 57 years.The 88 year-old Chang Hong by virtue of his several-decade loyalty and repute made the Zhou in a good relation with the Jin State,keeping its stableness.He presided over ritual activities,educated people with morals,adhered to the Zhou culture,and realized the cultural succession when Confucius lectured.He took every effort to maintain the survival of the Zhou D...