Characteristics of Sanjin culture

The culture of Sanjin is characterized by the spirit of Confucian businessmen not abolishing Confucianism, the pioneering spirit of dedication and enterprising, and the concept of justice and benefit that attaches importance to profit.

1, don't waste the spirit of Confucian businessmen.

Although most Shanxi merchants were born in poverty, once they solved the problems of survival and life, they all invested a lot of money and material resources in the education of future generations and even clan children. At the same time, due to the tradition of pragmatism, they are not allowed to be bound by "name". The so-called "Confucian businessman" spirit in the eyes of Shanxi businessmen lies in that businessmen should not only familiarize themselves with Confucian classics, but more importantly, take the creed adhered to by Confucian scholars as the foundation of moral cultivation.

2. Devotion and enterprising pioneering spirit.

Dedication is a basic category of Confucian philosophy. Confucius advocates that people should "respect their deacons" and "respect themselves" and work hard for their cause all their lives. Shanxi merchants always regard business as a lofty cause, conscientious, conscientious, upright, neither humble nor supercilious. Shanxi merchants often take Zigong as an example, and there has never been a Confucian view of praising Bega.

3. Emphasize Suntech's concept of justice and benefit.

Honesty is the code of conduct for self-cultivation and handling affairs in China traditional culture. The debate between righteousness and benefit has existed since ancient times. Mencius said, "Righteousness is also the right way for people." "Zuo Zhuan" said: "Righteousness is the foundation of benefit; Benefit, the sum of righteousness is also. " Shanxi merchants believe that integrity is the most important business ethics, and integrity can be achieved. For hundreds of years from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, Shanxi merchants always advocated honesty and loyalty and valued Suntech's creed.

Cultural orientation of Sanjin culture;

The Yellow River Basin is the cradle of ancient culture in China. The isomorphism of Chinese culture is formed here, and the culture of the whole Chinese nation is reproduced as the central axis. From a historical point of view, the Central Plains culture of the Chinese nation is the backbone of this great stream of Chinese culture, and Sanjin, located in the Yellow River basin, naturally occupies a prominent position in the whole ancient Chinese culture.

Sanjin area is the main birthplace of legalists, and most of the famous legalists in the Warring States period came from here. Around 475 BC, the emerging landlord class came to power in many countries. In order to further crack down on the aristocratic forces of slave owners, develop feudalism and consolidate their political power, the emerging landlord class launched a political reform movement in their own country, including the reform of Wei, the reform of Wuqi in Chu and the reform of Shang Yang in Qin.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Sanjin Culture