The Complete Collection of Three Religions and Nine Streams

"Three Religions and Nine Streams" is the collective name of "Three Religions" and "Nine Streams". The term "three religions" originated from the Three Kingdoms period and refers to the three sects of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. The term "Nine Streams" first refers to the Confucian, Mohist, Taoist, Legalist, Miscellaneous, Farmer, Famous, Yin-Yang, Political and Political Schools of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Later, "three religions and nine streams" gradually evolved into the division of ancient social classes and occupations, specifically referring to people from various strata in feudal society who were engaged in different occupations. The formation of ancient occupations has a long history, and each one has a unique development process, containing a vivid and interesting story. Therefore, it has become a cultural phenomenon that transcends time and space, connects ancient and modern times, and has become an important part of the five thousand years of Chinese civilization. "Three Religions and Nine Streams" presents us with a vivid social and historical picture, reflecting the unique blend of civilian colors and scholarly characteristics in Chinese culture. By exploring its cultural connotation, we can more deeply understand the characteristics of diverse integration of traditional Chinese culture and gain more social and cultural knowledge. It is based on this understanding and in order to satisfy readers' thirst for knowledge in this area, we organized and compiled this "Collection of Three Religions and Nine Streams". This book comprehensively and meticulously introduces the origins, doctrines, important figures and influence of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. It also introduces gangs, merchants, prostitutes, eunuchs, gamblers, actors, Feng Shui masters and fortune tellers, masters, and beggars in detail. , Bandits, thieves, hooligans, private school teachers, doctors, painters, martial arts and bodyguards, etc. More than a dozen of the most representative ancient professions, explore their cultural connotations with an objective attitude, integrating knowledge and interest, and suitable for both refined and popular tastes. This book uses popular and smooth documentary techniques to tell the living conditions and interesting anecdotes of all kinds of people in China, including beautiful and sad brothel girls, bandits and thieves who are full of evil, knights who take it as their duty to eliminate violence and bring justice, a eloquent Shaoxing master, and a charlatan sorcerer... It is a leisure book that combines knowledge and interest.