An examination of "nonsense": Which eight paths are specifically referred to?

The term "nonsense" is often used as a derogatory term. However, it is difficult to describe what the "eight ways" are. I was bored, so I wanted to get to the root of such gossip, so I rummaged through the classics and searched the Internet, but I couldn't find the source and couldn't get a glimpse of its depth. So I resented it and spontaneously misunderstood it and speculated on it without reason. The formation of language is not groundless. The ancients must have pointed out something when they talked about the "eight ways": Chinese people attach great importance to the meaning of numbers, which is too perverted. People in ancient times worshiped "nine" and called it yang. If "eight" is suppressed, it is said to be yin in nature. When it is called heaven, it is praised as "nine levels", when it is called earth, it is called "eight wastes", and it is also seen in respect and inferiority. "Eight" also has the meaning of "circle, complete, and encompass". The so-called eight directions, eight sides, and eight extensions all mean "circling to the extreme". It can be seen that "Hu" means chaos, and "eight" means extreme. "Nonsense" also means "complete nonsense". One day a visitor came to visit, and Yu Zhanzhan described this "profound" insight and laughed at the fact that all people are fond of talking nonsense, especially those with shallow knowledge, which is really the crudeness of human nature. The guest laughed and said, "You are talking nonsense. Although vulgar people like to talk nonsense, most of it comes from their lungs and stomach, and from their nature and ears. However, those who talk about the Eightfold Path to the extreme should be saints, masters, and scholars, especially, and they come from what they say. There is no ambiguity. Although the meaning of nonsense is derogatory, how can it be a good remedy for people to live in troubled times and a wonderful medicine to help the world? " I was stunned and asked the sage what he said about the "eight ways". The guest said: "The teachings of the Eight Paths are based on the principle that 'human beings are originally good in nature'. The evolution of humans from beasts to society is a natural evolution, which is a genetic mutation. The survival and continuation of the species are the criterion, so why bother about good and evil? "Is it true?" Yu Zhidao praised the good, and added: "What Xiongtai said is very true. After careful consideration, Confucius' praise of Yan Hui is even more profound. The Analects of Confucius said that Yan Yuan "If you use it, you will do it; if you give it up, you will hide it. I have this husband with you!" The guest said, "Although the master likes to talk nonsense, there are still three or two true words, such as 'The world is under heaven'." The country can be balanced, the title and salary can be dismissed, the sword can be cut, and moderation is impossible. "These words are still good words." Yu said: "Cheng Yi's "preserve the principles of nature and destroy human desires" is also close to perversion. Human? Typical of the Eight Paths." The guest said: "All the disciples do not need to work, and they all rely on their words to survive, and their names are recorded in history, which proves that the art of 'nonsense' is a magic weapon for the world." Yu laughed and said to the guest: "What's more, if you think this magic weapon requires no capital, why don't you and I become one or two of the 'Eight Paths'?" The guest also laughed and said, "Although there is no cost, it still requires IQ. The higher the 'Eight Paths', the more it becomes a motto. The "eight ways" of the low ones are a joke once they appear. The effect is a thousand miles away. "I went into the house to get some old wine, cooked a few dishes, and served them to the guests. It took about ten years to master them. Study "Siku" to find out the true meaning of nonsense, so as to leave a small name in the history of nonsense.