《孔子家语》和《周礼》是中国文化中的两部重要元典。但在疑古思潮盛行时期,这两部典籍的作者、成书乃至真伪问题都引起过极大争议。近年来,随着新出土文献的参照,《孔子家语》的真实性与文献价值越来越为学界所重视。尤其值得注意的是,《家语》中的不少材料,往往会提示其他古文献的真伪、成书年代等信息。其中《执辔》一篇,就透露出关于《周礼》成书年代及可靠性的重要信息。该篇以执辔驾车作譬喻,形象地阐述了孔子德主刑辅思想。特别是关于“古之御天下者,以六官总治”的论述,更与《周礼》六官的设置密切相应,可以视为孔子对后者的总结、阐释。由此可以推证,《周礼》具有极高的可靠性,其成书一定远在孔子之前,极有可能为周公所作。 “Confucius” and “Zhou Li” are two important elements in Chinese culture. However, during the period when the trend of popular suspicions was prevalent, the authors, the book-making and even the authenticity of these two classics caused controversy. In recent years, with the reference of newly unearthed literature, the authenticity and literature value of “Confucian language” have drawn more and more attention from scholars. It is particularly noteworthy that many of the materials in the “home language” often prompt the authenticity of other ancient documents, the age of the book, and other information. Among them, “Execution,” an article reveals important information about the age of “Zhou Li” and its reliability. This article is based on the practice of driving a car and vividly expounds the thought of Confucianism and principle of punishment. In particular, the discussion about “the ancient world of the world, with the general rule of the six official ”, more closely with the set of “Zhou Li” six officials, can be regarded as the conclusion and interpretation of the latter by Confucius. It can be concluded that “Zhou Li” with high reliability, the book must be far in front of Confucius, most likely for the week made.