以文乱法 Using literature to subvert the law
Explanation
指用儒家经典歪曲事实，攻击法令，以达到个人目的的行为。
Refers to the act of using Confucian classics to distort facts, attack laws, and achieve personal goals.
Origin Story
战国时期，群雄逐鹿，诸子百家思想活跃。当时，一些儒生凭借着对儒家经典的深刻理解，常常以经典为依据，批判当时的法律和政治制度。他们认为，有些法律与儒家思想相悖，不符合仁义道德，于是便用各种方式反对这些法律，甚至鼓动百姓对抗朝廷。这种行为虽然表面上是维护仁义道德，实际上却扰乱了社会秩序，造成了严重的社会问题。例如，一个名叫李白的儒生，他深信儒家经典的教诲，他认为当时的法律过于严苛，不符合儒家的“仁政”思想，便开始在民间宣扬他的观点，并用儒家经典来解释他的言论，结果导致许多民众误解了朝廷的政策，从而引发了社会动荡。最终，李白因“以文乱法”而被朝廷惩处。
During the Warring States period in ancient China, various schools of thought flourished. Some Confucian scholars, armed with a deep understanding of Confucian classics, used them to criticize the prevailing laws and political systems. They argued that certain laws contradicted Confucian ideals of benevolence and righteousness, thus employing various means to oppose these laws and even inciting the people against the court. While seemingly upholding morality, these actions actually disrupted social order and created significant societal problems. For instance, a Confucian scholar named Li Bai, staunchly believing in Confucian teachings, deemed the existing laws too harsh and incongruent with Confucian principles of benevolent governance. He began to propagate his views among the populace, interpreting his arguments through Confucian texts. This led to widespread public misunderstanding of court policies, triggering social unrest. Consequently, Li Bai was punished by the court for 'using literature to subvert the law'.
Usage
多用于批评那些以经典为借口，反对法令或政策的人。
Often used to criticize those who use classics as an excuse to oppose laws or policies.
Examples
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某些读书人以经典为借口，反对国家的法令，这是典型的以文乱法。
mouxie dushuren yijing wei jiekou, fandui guojia defalings, zheshi dianyingde yiwenluanfa.
Some scholars use classics as an excuse to oppose state laws, which is a typical example of using literature to subvert the law.
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他常常以文乱法，挑战权威，最终却自食其果。
ta changchang yiwenluanfa, tiaozhan quanwei, zui zhong que zishiqi guo
He often used literature to challenge authority, but ultimately it backfired on him.