First of all, let's understand, what is the "subset of scripture and history"? The "Subset of Classics and History" is a system of classification of books in ancient China.
classics, mainly Confucian classics, such as the Four Books and Five Classics, cover ethics and morals and principles of statecraft;
History, including official histories, other histories and miscellaneous histories, such as "Historical Records", "Book of Han", etc., record historical events and figures;
Zi refers to the philosophical, religious and technical works of the hundred schools of thought, such as "Laozi", "Zhuangzi", etc.;
The collection is a collection of poems, songs and literary works, such as "Chu Ci", the poetry collections of Li Bai and Du Fu, etc. Understanding these four parts will help you grasp the reading context of ancient Chinese literature.
Now that we know the classification of the subset of scriptures, the order of reading should also be clear.
1. Lay the foundation of morality and orientation. Without virtue, skills can become tools for evil. History is full of examples of such examples, such as traitors, traitors, and high-IQ crimes. Therefore, the Department of Scripture is at the top of the list, teaching us the core values of filial piety, faithfulness, courtesy, righteousness, and honesty, which are essential to life.
2. History is the law of governing the world. Through history, we can gain insight into the successes and failures of the rise and fall, and master the wisdom of the past and the present, so that we can effectively manage the country, solve problems, and avoid the twists and turns of life.
3. Sub, rich in a variety of skills and strategies. There is no good or evil in the technology itself, the key is the user. As mentioned in "Guiguzi", it is reasonable to use techniques for profit, and Zhang Yi used this to deceive the king of Chu. Taoism advocates a small country, a small population, and no interaction with each other, reflecting an escapist attitude towards life. Without the right outlook on life, these thoughts can lead to behavioral deviations.
4. Set is a pastime choice, which can cultivate temperament and express personal taste, but it may also cause people to indulge. Both Huizong of the Song Dynasty and the Later Masters of the Southern Tang Dynasty neglected national politics due to excessive pursuit of art, and eventually fell into disrepute.