Seeing that Song Mu was already sitting down, the students who entered the lecture hall were also looking for places to sit down. Although there was a bit of noise for a while, they were all seated in just a moment. Even the students who came later were doing so lightly.
The feet are coming towards it.
Song Mu thanked the person next to him for bringing him tea. Now he was basking in the winter sun. He cupped his hands in a circle and asked.
"Happy New Year to all of you. I wonder what learning matters you would like to discuss with me today?"
As soon as the words fell, someone raised his hand to indicate. It was a young scholar. He stood up excitedly and asked Song Mu with a grin.
"Song Jieyuan, I want to know how to apply what I have learned?"
Song Mu was stunned for a moment when he heard this, but the other party immediately explained.
"After I was three years old, I started studying at the request of my grandfather. Now for nearly 20 years, I have read all the books on the Classics and Meanings in the bookstore run by my family. However, when it came time to take the exam, I couldn't use them all.
Not going up."
It turns out that what the other party said about applying what you have learned is to apply it in the imperial examination.
When the other party said this, many students next to him also nodded at this moment.
This is indeed a huge dilemma faced by many students.
Scholars in the Wen Dynasty were noble, but if ordinary people wanted to become a respected scholar, apart from joining the army, they had to take the imperial examination. Countless people failed on this road throughout their lives, but they continued to move forward.
Countless people study hard and read thousands of books. They thought they had read more than ten thousand books and were able to write with dexterity. But when they got to the examination room, they could not write down the knowledge in their heads in an docile manner.
In the past, many literati have provided various explanations for this problem. Some said that we should work hard, some said that we should rely on talent, and some said that we should rely on accumulation over time. But in the end, this is still a problem that makes every student extremely painful.
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Song Mu heard the other party's inquiry and nodded silently, his expression now much more serious.
Just at the beginning, some students came up with very good questions to ask, which made Song Mu get very energetic and think carefully.
Everyone hopes to get an answer from Song Mu, and even more hopes that this answer can solve their own problems.
Song Mu thought seriously for a moment, then raised his head and said.
"Then I wonder, Your Excellency, and all of you here, what questions are you most afraid of during the imperial examination?"
There were many different opinions at the scene, covering almost all types of questions in the imperial examination, but Song Mu was keenly aware that many people mentioned the same question.
Classic meaning.
Especially the intersecting questions in the meaning of the scriptures.
Song Mu noticed this, with a smile on his face and some thoughts in his mind, he raised his hands to everyone and said.
"It seems that what everyone is worried about is actually how to solve the problem."
Song Mu let out a deep breath, recalling his past participation in the imperial examination, and Tao Fengming explaining to him some of the situations in the imperial examination.
At this moment, Song Mu said in a deep voice, it is said that accumulation over time is the basic skill, and hard work is the only way to go. When solving problems, you must not only figure out the meaning between the lines, but also be knowledgeable about the past and the present. The angles may change, but the original principles will never change, etc.
It's just that these things are commonplace. When Song Mu said them, he could detect a little disappointment on many people's faces.
But Song Mu still finished speaking slowly. Seeing many Confucian scholars and Tongsheng taking notes with their pens, he suddenly spoke again.
"So, the root of it is actually in your hearts. Let me ask you, if you encounter a question that you don't know, what will you do in the future?"
Everyone looked troubled, thinking that if they knew it, why would they come to ask, but Song Mu had already smiled and opened his mouth.
"Do you still remember Chapter 8 of "The Great Learning": It is said that self-cultivation is about correcting one's mind? If you encounter a problem that you cannot understand, you should find out how to fill in the gaps. Don't always talk about what happened before, because it will be more about what happens afterward."
Song Mu's words were astonishing, and the man's expression suddenly became astonished, and he nodded repeatedly.
Everyone in the venue was also thinking about it, with different expressions.
In fact, if we talk about these problems in detail, there will be no results in the end. Therefore, instead of talking about the ideas for solving the problem in detail, it is better to find another way and talk about the state of mind when encountering the problem.
For some things, if you grit your teeth and persevere, you will realize that the difficulty is just that. However, if you always think about the urgency and constraints at that time and do not think of ways to make up for the original shortcomings, then you will be unable to cope with similar problems again.
It’s not that everyone doesn’t understand, it’s just that few people pay attention to this situation. Literati are a bit arrogant. If the comparison is insufficient or there are mistakes, it is actually difficult to correct them honestly and face the shortcomings again and again.
Learning attitude will also affect learning methods to some extent.
This topic was over, and soon someone else raised their hand and asked Song Mu.
"Song Jieyuan, what is the best way to read books?"
It was another question related to practical learning. Song Mu grinned and said in a deep voice.
"Everyone's reading is different. If you can observe more how your neighbors study, it will be beneficial to you. As for studying next to me, let's say..."
Song Mu also spoke out his method without reservation, but obviously this did not satisfy everyone. Song Mu was mentally prepared for this.
I am not a saint, so it is normal for others to disagree with my words and deeds.
Gu Zhizhi, who was next to him, was also very interested and asked Song Mu a few questions. The same question about learning, or seeking knowledge, also triggered a discussion in the lecture hall.
However, not long after, someone in the field suddenly snorted coldly. At this moment, he suddenly stood up, raised his hands towards Song Mu and said.
"Song Jieyuan, my subordinate Bai Wenxue in Jinling, has a saying that is really ready to come out."
Song Mu raised his eyes and saw that he was a tall and thin man, about thirty or forty years old. His eyes were staring at Song Mu and he said in a deep voice.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Song Jieyuan is indeed quite talented and knowledgeable about learning, but I feel that the various methods Jieyuan said or the words he used to answer our questions are...
It’s a bit too moderate.”
Song Mu was also stunned when he heard this, but the other party had already said it to Song Mu again.
"Although the learning methods you mentioned are unique, most of them are commonplace, and most of them let us make decisions. We are not biased against any kind of remarks. It sounds comfortable at first, but when you think about it carefully
, the question I am waiting for is still a mess in the end.”
When the other party said this, there was an uproar in the scene. Some people spoke out in support, but some people were opposed, especially those Confucian students and children who had unknown faces. The atmosphere suddenly changed.
Song Mu frowned slightly when he saw this situation, but at this moment he did not speak immediately, but thought carefully about what the other party said.
The words spoken by Fang Yan were too moderate, which actually made some sense. After all, I came with respect this time and did not dare to flaunt my knowledge.
Moreover, the issues discussed today are too complicated and detailed, and it is difficult for Song Mu to say anything too decisive.
But I didn't expect that it would arouse some dissatisfaction from others.
Song Mu also raised his hands towards the other party and said respectfully.
"Then I wonder what suggestions you think I should give?"
Bai Wenxue had a stern look on his face. He glanced around and said in a deep voice again.
"I believe that the solution you gave me should have a clear path and a method that can be followed. It should make us feel that if we continue to follow Song Jieyuan's approach, we will make great progress in the future."
After hearing these words, Gu Zhizhi stood up and said.
"I'm sorry to disagree with what your Excellency said. Do you think there really is such a once-and-for-all method in the world? Then everyone can learn to become a saint. Learning is not about sealing Yanran Mountain!"
"If Song Jieyuan only points out one path for us, and everyone flocks to it, then if you are unable to do it in the future, will you be beaten again?"
Immediately, some scholars followed suit and bluntly said that he was ignorant of what he had learned.
But Bai Xuewen obviously disapproved, and immediately said with his hands in hand.
"But if Song Jieyuan doesn't explain why, why would we be confused when we come here to listen to his knowledge?"
Sure enough, as soon as he said these words, someone in the audience echoed them, and it became a bit noisy for a while.
The scene was almost out of control.
Gu Zhizhi's face looked anxious, but at this time Song Mu had already stood up and said in a deep voice.