孔子时代,整体物质生活水平相对低下,因此,摆脱贫困是孔门弟子从学的直接动力之一。孔家学派有自己的经济来源。在经济上,孔子与弟子之间保持相对独立性,弟子之间存在着竞争关系。孔子对弟子及其家属给予一定的物质援助,但是不负责全部经济支出。孔门弟子在学习的同时也从事其它活动以维持生计。 Confucius era, the overall material standard of living is relatively low, therefore, to get rid of poverty is one of the direct motivation of disciples from Confucius. Confucian school has its own source of income. Economically, Confucius and his disciples remain relatively independent, there is a rivalry between disciples. Confucius gave some material assistance to his disciples and their families, but did not take full charge of the economic expenditure. Confucian disciple, while studying, also engaged in other activities in order to earn a living.