When Song Mu stepped into this small courtyard, he found that there was a different world inside.
This was a seemingly very narrow courtyard, but when I walked in, I felt that the space was a bit wider.
It was also extremely warm, and there was a faint smell of books.
I think this is the origin of the name of this place. This wonderful scene made Song Mu speechless at the moment.
After all, this small, narrow courtyard is so empty after entering it. Could this situation be any different here?
Song Mu immediately walked towards it with this curiosity, and saw that the place was surrounded by mountains and rivers, and the gurgling water had a look similar to that of the northern country.
This feeling was refreshing, and as Song Mu continued to walk inside, he suddenly noticed a strange detail in the wonderful landscape of the courtyard.
That is, when the water is gurgling, there are actually somewhat different situations on top of the water.
Song Mu actually felt that he saw words appearing on the flowing water.
Although the scenery of mountains and rivers is visible to the naked eye, when you reach out to touch it, it is a real scene, but when you move forward, you find that there is nothing in it.
This is different from other places. The scenery is virtual and real. It is a state that even Song and Mu could hardly achieve.
This suddenly made Song Mu a little surprised. At this moment, he stopped and bent down to look forward, but he heard a voice suddenly coming from around him.
"The champion of Song Dynasty is here, please come over here."
When Song Mu heard these words, he immediately raised his head, but saw that the landscape in front of him suddenly turned, and then a strange small pavilion appeared in front of him. Song Mu was extremely surprised, but he immediately stepped forward.
In this pavilion, four white-haired old men were sitting on both sides of the stone table. They were drinking tea at the moment. Sandalwood incense rose from the table. Each of them held a long piece of white paper in their hands, which was decorated with small characters.
Song Mu stepped forward and quickly raised his hands and said in a deep voice.
"Song Mu has met all of you."
As he said this, several people looked over, and one of them, an old man, immediately said to Song Mu.
"The champion of the Song Dynasty does not need to be restrained. Come and sit here."
As he spoke, a pumice stone floated in front of Song Mu, and it also landed on the side of the stone table. Song Mu was flattered, but he quickly stepped forward and sat upright.
Looking up, the long-faced old man in front of him was smiling broadly, and he spoke softly to Song Mu.
"I think the champion of the Song Dynasty was a little surprised by this arrangement. It is said that the place here is called Shuxiangjing, which is the scenery taken from the place where Zhang Sheng enlightened and ascended. Although it is a ruined state, it still has a beautiful scenery of the cave."
Song Mu also looked surprised at the moment and quickly raised his hands and asked.
"Xiaosheng boldly asked, is this the realm of the realm?"
"No, this place should be called a wonderland."
"Wonderland?"
Song Mu looked puzzled, and the other party said.
"That's right, a foreign realm and a higher world outside the realm can be regarded as a small world. Haha, I will be able to understand it when I get closer to the number one scholar."
Song Mu also looked surprised. At this moment, he just felt that there were so many mysterious uses of this world's literary power, waiting for him to experience it.
However, several of the adults present just mentioned this matter briefly. After introducing each other, Song Mu finally got to know several of the adults present.
The long-faced man's name is Han Feng, a bachelor of the Ministry of Rites. The people next to him are Pang Shitong, a bachelor of the Ministry of Rites, Kong Lingxue, a scholar of the Ministry of Rites, and Lin Hu, a scholar of the Ministry of Rites.
The four of them are at a high level, but they have not yet reached that extreme level of scholars. However, the difference is that these four are all from the top three imperial examinations in the past Wen Dynasty.
This Master Han was born as a scholar, but that happened a hundred years ago, and he is also the eldest among the four.
These four people, not to mention being at the pinnacle of the literary dynasty, have each experienced countless official affairs in the world and have a very thorough understanding of the human world.
But now their duty is neither to deal with the chores of the Ministry of Rites nor to pursue a higher realm, but to take up posts in the Ministry of Rites and study Confucianism carefully.
Lord Han explained this to Song Mu, and Song Mu also looked solemn. This situation is enough to show how profound these people are in Confucianism.
"Song Zhuangyuan, you know what I want to ask you this time, right?"
Master Han smiled and said to Song Mu. He then gently put down the scroll in his hand and looked at Song Mu.
"The number one scholar in the Song Dynasty is worthy of being the greatest literary scholar in the world. I have been pondering for decades to come up with such a beautiful sentence. But after reading it, I feel refreshed and clear-minded. It is a piece of writing that can help us solve our doubts. Extraordinary, extraordinary!"
After hearing this, Song Mu quickly raised his hands and said in a deep voice.
"Song is ashamed to be able to be appreciated by your lords. Song Mu will answer this article with great concentration, but he dare not say anything to clear up your lords' doubts."
The four adults looked at each other with smiles and nodded lightly. Master Kong among them straightened up and spoke to Song Mu in a deep voice.
"The number one scholar in the Song Dynasty, I would like to ask you for advice first. How come the practical theory you mentioned is the method commonly used by me in Confucianism?"
Song Mu raised his head and looked at the other party. He knew that Master Kong was a descendant of Confucius and had profound knowledge of Confucianism. He had to be more cautious when explaining this time. At that moment, Song Mu sorted out his thoughts in his mind and then spoke to the other party.
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"My lord, Confucius once said: aspire to Taoism and live in virtue; rely on benevolence and wander in art. Everything he said is the model of a gentleman."
"In the future, the words of Meng Sheng and Xun Sheng will be related to benevolence and love, good and evil. Are they all related to the application of the gentleman?"
After Song Mu said this, he immediately asked the other party a question. The way he quoted scriptures made him look a bit like an old scholar.
Several elders were quite appreciative of Song Mu's rapid change of attitude. At least Song Mu was more serious about knowledge and would not make any compromises because of his and others' status.
Sure enough, after throwing the question back, Kong Lingxue thought for a moment before talking to Song Mu.
"This should be based on knowledge and practicality..."
Saying this, Kong Lingxue suddenly frowned, because this answer immediately became useful in explaining the other party.
Master Kong felt that it was a bit tricky for a moment and had nothing to argue with. However, the man next to him coughed softly, then looked at Song Mu with a smile and said.
"But how can the number one scholar judge the practical advantages and disadvantages?"
"There is also this practice, which is just one word different. How can we tell that it is extraordinary?"
Two more questions. This time Song Mu was calmer. He looked at the other party and thought about it for a moment before speaking.
"My lord, the so-called practical advantages and disadvantages are just a matter of laziness and laziness, and the so-called once and for all."
"It may be practical, it can be practice, but the so-called practice means knowing the principles here, but not using them directly, but practicing them."
Song Mu said this, and several adults also thought for a while, but also nodded slightly.
The huge man seemed to agree with this, and even said with a smile this time.
"Practice what you say and practice it. This is a good solution."
In this way, several adults finally paid attention to Song Mu, and then various questions were asked. Song Mu dared to ask questions and answer questions.
This time, the difficulties made by the adults were reduced by a third, and Song Mu also gained a little more in his heart.
After arguing like this several times, Song Mu also took a sip of tea.
Song Mu also let out a slight breath at that moment, feeling that he had finally been fooled, but suddenly he heard Master Han next to him smile slightly at this time, stood up and asked Song Mu again.
"Song Dynasty Zhuangyuan, I am asking you, how do you feel that this Confucian way will be put into practice and will be attributed to these four sentences you said?"