During the Li Chenggui period, the changes in Tanji's understanding reflected the needs of the times
The root cause of Tanji's ability to adapt to the changes of the times lies in meeting the needs of different eras. During the period of advocating Chinese culture, Tanji was revered as a link that strengthened the connection between the peninsula and Chinese culture; During the period of striving for national independence, Tan Jun was regarded as an important figure in the spirit of national independence.
This change in the concept of history is actually a shift from the pursuit of Chinese identity to the pursuit of national identity, and at the same time, it is also a clear manifestation of the historical framework of the Korean nation's construction of national self in modern times.
The biggest difference between Tanjun and Miko is their origins and status. Danjun is a native of the Korean Peninsula and an indigenous people, so he is naturally revered as the ancestor of the ethnic group.
Mizi, on the other hand, was an early "foreigner" from Chinese mainland, whose status as the ancestor of the ethnic group was originally fragile, and more emphasis was placed on his status as the ancestor of education. During the period of Joseon Taizu, Zhao Pu, the judge of Licao, wrote: "Danjun is the lord of the East who was first ordained, and Jizi is the king of Shixing education." ”
Tanjun and Jizi have been given different roles in the historical cognition of the people of the peninsula: one is the founder of the ethnic group, and the other is the disseminator of culture. According to the different needs of reality, in different periods of history, the status of the two has been diminished and strengthened.
During the Joseon Dynasty, the worship of the Minzi reached its peak. In fact, looking back at history, it is not difficult to find that this was not the time when the Joseon Dynasty's need for Mizi reached its peak?
The founder of the Joseon Dynasty, Yi Sung-gye, was once a general in Goryeo, and later launched the Yi Revolution and seized the world of the Wang family. For the newly established regime, their usurpation of the throne was a serious violation of Confucian ethics and morality, and its legitimacy was questioned.
Therefore, under the Huayi vassal system in ancient China, in order to establish the legitimacy of the new dynasty, it was necessary to obtain the canonization of the Central Plains Dynasty and be recognized by the suzerain.
This meant that the first task of the new dynasty after its establishment was to establish a suzerain-vassal relationship with the Ming dynasty in order to prove the legitimacy and legitimacy of its regime. As a result, Li Chenggui sent an envoy headed by Zheng Daochuan to Beijing to ask for canonization.
Zhu Yuanzhang, the Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, bestowed on them the title of "Joseon", and the monarchs and ministers of Joseon were deeply grateful for this, believing that it was a symbol of the emperor's grace. Quan Jin's use of humility in the poem refers to the matter of giving the name as "heavenly favor", which directly expresses their determination and attitude to serve the Ming Dynasty for a long time.
Since the founding of the country, Li Chenggui has insisted on moving closer to the Ming Dynasty, and this idea is often combined with the idea of admiring China. In historical cognition, this is manifested in the worship of the basket.
It is a symbol of Chinese culture and the founder of the early civilization of the peninsula. Therefore, it is only by emphasizing the status of the Jizi as the ancestor of indoctrination that Joseon can be considered the legitimate successor of Chinese civilization and thus obtained"Little China"of honors.
At the same time, it could also bring North Korea closer to its suzerain. In contrast, the cult of Danjun has stabilized in modern Korea, and the underlying reason for this lies in the urgent desire for spiritual needs.
In modern times, South Korea has experienced the humiliation of colonial rule and the pain of the nation, and these historical wounds have left traces of sadness in the national psyche, but they have also inspired a strong national spirit.
Due to the long-term Muhua affairs, the independent development of the nation has been hindered. In the context of the rise of nationalist sentiment, the status of Mizi, an alien person, became less and less important, and Tanjun became a symbolic figure in the integration of the national spirit.
Officials and scholars in North and South Korea generally accept the myth of Danjun as the origin of the nation, and emphasize the status of Danjun as the ancestor, on the one hand, to downplay the historical influence of China, and on the other hand, to emphasize the dominant position of the nation in history, starting from the source of history, to show the independence and autonomy of the nation.
In the '70s, South Korea experienced an economic take-off known as the "Miracle of the Han River", and since then, national pride has gradually grown, and the myth of Danjun has become a spiritual symbol that inspires national unity.
Therefore, strengthening the belief of Danjun and improving the sense of identity of a single ethnic group can better pool the strength of the whole people and promote the modernization of South Korea. The general acceptance of Danjun in modern society, and the reverence of Minzi in the ancient Korean Peninsula, were both to meet the needs of the society at that time.
In the past, Chinese culture was widely accepted, but now it is a common belief in the myth of the origin of the nation.
1.When we pursue the spiritual connotation of Chinese culture, we emphasize the historical background of the Jizi Joseon Dynasty in order to deepen the cultural connection between the peninsula and China, so as to stand tall at the top of world civilization. On the road of seeking national independence, the spiritual power of Danjun Joseon has become the source of cohesion of national independence, which is also the deep-seated reason for the change in the fate of Mizi and Danjun.
2.In the era of admiration for Chinese culture, let the historical brilliance of the Mizi Joseon illuminate the cultural ties between the peninsula and China, and make it stand tall at the center of world civilization; In the era of the pursuit of national independence, the national independence consciousness of Danjun Joseon has become a source of cohesion, which is also the key to the change in the fate of Mizi and Danjun.
3.In the era of admiration for Chinese culture, the historical background of the Minzi Joseon was emphasized in order to strengthen the cultural exchanges between the peninsula and China, so as to stand tall at the top of the world's civilization; In the era of the pursuit of national independence, the national independence consciousness of Danjun Joseon has become the source of cohesion, which is also the fundamental reason for the change in the fate of Jizi and Danjun.
4.In the pursuit of the spiritual connotation of Chinese culture, the historical background of the Jizi Joseon is emphasized, so as to deepen the cultural exchanges between the peninsula and China, so as to stand tall at the top of world civilization; On the road of seeking national independence, the spiritual power of Danjun Joseon has become the source of cohesion of national independence, which is also the deep-seated reason for the change in the fate of Mizi and Danjun.