Li Dao and the others were a little surprised. They knew that Mingyue Academy had always attracted much attention from Confucianism and Taoism since the saint's death, and Mingyue Academy had naturally become the guests of the major inner sect disciples.
As soon as the news was confirmed, the inner disciples may not be able to meet the dean of Mingyue Academy. Naturally, it involves all aspects, and Mingyue Academy is also concerned by everyone in Mingyue City.
There is no way around it, the matter of the saint being enthroned is too big, at least it sounds like it is no small matter.
What surprised them was why the people from Mingyue Academy invited Song Zhishu to be their guest?
Subconsciously, the three of them felt that it was someone from Mingyue Academy who wanted to get involved with Li Qingzhou, so they invited Song Zhishu.
As for Song Zhishu, he had always wanted to meet a Confucian person, and now that he had come to his door out of nowhere, he naturally would not refuse.
"May I ask who your Excellency is?"
Song Zhishu stood up and bowed, then asked.
"We'll find out when Mr. Song goes there." The latter smiled slightly and did not explain, but just invited Song Zhishu.
"Okay." Song Zhishu nodded, then looked at Li Dao and the others and said: "Senior Brother Li, there are some things that we will talk about when I come back. First, do what I just said. And one more thing, during this time, you must behave according to the rules.
If you don’t go out, try not to go out and just stay in Mingyue City.”
Zhou Wenyuan spoke up. This was his answer, simple and direct.
a long time.
At this moment, Song Zhishu was even more curious, but he still suppressed his confusion. It was not until he came behind the old man that the young Confucian scholar spoke.
"My little friend, do you remember asking me five questions yesterday?"
However, Zhou Wenyuan is different. He is a true Confucian. These words are not important. Maybe an older person can say it. The real difference is that Zhou Wenyuan is a Confucian and he also has Confucian righteousness.
Zhou Wenyuan opened his mouth and explained to Song Zhishu.
Zhou Wenyuan seemed magnanimous. He looked at Song Zhishu and spoke slowly.
He listened carefully to every word of Zhou Wenyuan, and he had different views and opinions on the way of a gentleman.
Since Zhou Wenyuan said this, Song Zhishu just wanted to see how the other party viewed the scriptures of previous lives, and asked him to explain it to him, which would gain more.
"What about the unwise?"
"Do you understand?"
"Sir, please give me some advice."
"good."
he asked.
This Confucian scholar was very calm and didn't talk much. He just smiled all the time. Song Zhishu followed behind. Although he wanted to ask a lot of things, he thought about it and held it back.
"Mr. Song, please."
Zhou Wenyuan spoke up and asked Song Zhishu to state the truth he had clearly understood. Then he gave guidance and guidance based on what Song Zhishu said, keeping the good ones and getting rid of the bad ones, helping Zhishu Song to fully understand the Confucian way.
"What did you realize?"
Hearing Zhishu Song speak, Zhou Wenyuan smiled at Hu Hu, looked at Zhishu Song and said, "You don't have to be so restrained."
Song Zhishu bowed deeply to Zhou Wenyuan. He showed joy. This was not disguised, but from the bottom of his heart. He really understood that Song Zhishu was a little confused in his two lives. After all, he was not a real scholar, so the classical classics
, he can only understand its expression, but cannot understand its meaning.
Moreover, the university scriptures gradually emerged in my mind. When I recited them silently and read them carefully, I suddenly had indescribable feelings and insights.
"Knowing that there is stillness can lead to concentration, concentration can lead to tranquility, tranquility can lead to tranquility, tranquility can lead to worry, and worry can lead to gain."
This was an opportunity to guide Song Zhishu into Confucianism and Taoism, and left the seeds of a gentleman in Song Zhishu's heart. He could not control what Song Zhishu would understand in the future, but good thoughts had been planted, and this was a good start.
"No need. As a scholar, I naturally have the responsibility to answer people's questions. Since you ask questions, I will give you a good answer today."
Zhou Wenyuan smiled and spoke. He had a sudden enlightenment. It was normal for him to be unable to explain it for a moment. He needed to understand it carefully, so it was good to let Song Zhishu express his views on Confucianism and the views of a gentleman.
"Sir, sir, I believe that a gentleman is also a great person. In this case, I have a certain opinion. I hope you won't laugh."
"Your first question is, if a gentleman is confused, what should he do?"
Zhou Wenyuan was very satisfied with Song Zhishu's performance. He could see that Song Zhishu had indeed understood the truth clearly. This was very good. It was a piece of rough jade. If it was well carved, Confucianism could have another great being.
Finally, Song Zhishu let out a long breath. He understood too many truths. For a moment, he had mixed feelings. The previous confusion and the confusion of reading were all solved at this moment.
Song Zhishu took a deep breath and then spoke.
"A gentleman is not afraid of power. A gentleman has a breeze on his sleeves. A gentleman acts for the justice of heaven and earth. He loves the world. He is a tenant in a hundred households. He who grows food and does good deeds is a gentleman. Immortals and emperors have evil intentions and are not a gentleman."
After hearing this, Song Zhishu thought for a moment, then he looked at Zhou Wenyuan and said.
"A gentleman is naturally timid."
Stepping into the academy, an inexplicable tranquility makes people feel at ease. The whole academy is filled with a refreshing fragrance, which makes people feel relaxed and happy. Outside the academy, there are still noisy streets, but inside the academy, there is a divine power that isolates all mundane things.
thing.
"Your second question is, what should a gentleman do when he is angry?"
The skill of Confucianism lies here, in solving people's doubts and enlightening them.
clang.
Zhou Wenyuan answered with a smile.
Saying goodbye to the three of them, Song Zhishu followed the latter.
"Everything has its beginning and end, and everything has its beginning and end. If you know the order of things, you will get the shortcut."
However, Zhou Wenyuan felt that it could be elaborated more carefully. The first epiphany for a scholar is of great significance and absorbs and gains the most, so Zhou Wenyuan planned to use some strong medicine.
Zhou Wenyuan stroked his beard, with a smile in his eyes and a kind face, and asked Song Zhishu to speak.
"Okay, I'm curious as to what your approach to college is."
"I'll tell you, a gentleman is not cowardly. Fairness and justice are his most powerful weapons. He punishes kings at the top and punishes traitors at the bottom. No matter whether he is an emperor or an immortal, Tao is selfless."
Zhou Wenyuan spoke calmly and informed Song Zhishu of the solution.
"Sir, Mr. Song is already here."
"Being humble is not a shame. A man who can bend and stretch will be a husband."
Zhou Wenyuan's face was gentle and looked particularly kind. He stretched out his hand to ask Song Zhishu to sit down at the tea table beside him, and then spoke slowly.
He kept in mind what Song Zhishu said and gave a positive answer. Song Zhishu left with peace of mind. He had no choice but to understand Confucian matters quickly, which would be of great benefit to himself.
"I answer you, repay your grievances directly."
"Remember, what happened yesterday was due to the recklessness of this junior and I don't know how high the sky is and how high it is. Please help me, sir."
For a full hour, Song Zhishu sat quietly for an hour. During this period, Zhou Wenyuan did not say a word. He knew that Song Zhishu had the attitude of a Confucian scholar, so these words were not just an answer to Song Zhishu's question.
Song Zhishu answered loudly.
Zhou Wenyuan spoke out, while the Confucian scholar on the side made tea for the two of them.
"This is a gentleman."
He remained silent and sat in the academy.
Li Dao is in his fifties and may indeed be mediocre, but his growth in age has taught him that he must listen to advice.
Song Zhishu slightly felt that something was wrong. After all, he had just understood some truths, and speaking directly would seem a bit revealing.
"Thank you, Mr. Wenyuan. This junior has understood."
"Thank you sir for your advice."
Song Zhishu thought for a moment, then suddenly realized, stood up and bowed to Zhou Wenyuan.
This is why countless strong people like to talk to Confucian strong people about ordinary things. They can get a lot of gains, solve their confusions, gain life principles, and understand the truth.
In what he said just now, he used Confucian righteousness to convey not the truth, but his spirit. Only in this way could Song Zhishu gain huge gains.
"A gentleman encounters injustice."
"I'll answer you."
I have some opinions of my own, but not many.
The Confucian scholar took Song Zhishu to a separate courtyard. After crossing the entrance, Song Zhishu saw an old man standing by the lake, gazing at the spring water and clear lake. He had an indescribable poetic feeling.
He saluted the old man, then looked at Song Zhishu and said, "Mr. Song, this is the dean of Mingyue Academy, Mr. Wenyuan."
"In this way, you can tell me about the Confucian way and the way of a gentleman in your mind, and I can provide you with reference and guidance."
"Confusion exists in the heart, and the heart is trapped in thoughts. If you don't think, you won't be confused. If you are not trapped, you won't be confused."
"We are in the spotlight, and we might cause some trouble. Staying safe is better than anything else."
"What is the way of a gentleman?"
"good."
"I'll tell you, if you have a grudge, take revenge; if you have a grudge, take revenge."
Song Zhishu said as a courtesy, since the other party has already done this, let’s just say it directly.
"I've met Mr. Wenyuan. What happened yesterday was really a result of the junior's recklessness. Please don't blame me, sir."
Song Zhishu warned seriously that he always felt a little uneasy. He didn't know why he had such thoughts, but if he felt like this, he should be careful.
"Isn't this a little bad?"
"The way of a university lies in being virtuous, being close to the people, and striving for perfection."
He opened his mouth and introduced to Governor Song, but Governor Song couldn't help but look surprised. Especially when Zhou Wenyuan turned around, Governor Song was even more surprised. He met an old man in the street yesterday and said some nonsense.
, but I didn’t expect that he was the dean of Mingyue Academy.
"My answer to you is that everyone in the world has confusions. Fools are trapped in confusions. Gentlemen understand confusions. Wise people have no confusions."
"With justice in your heart, you are invincible, and the great avenues of heaven and earth will protect you."
"Tell me and listen."
"Little friend, don't rush to talk about this right now. I will answer a few questions for you."
In this way, the two of them arrived at Mingyue Academy for about half an hour, one behind the other.
Zhou Wenyuan spoke out, and his voice was sonorous and powerful, like a big bell from Huang Lu, exploding in Song Zhishu's mind, sweeping away all confusion and worries. Inexplicably, there was an illusion of enlightenment.
Before Song Zhishu could speak, Zhou Wenyuan continued to speak.
The slight ringing of the bell made people feel more at ease, and all the irritability seemed to disappear at this moment.
Song Zhishu immediately saluted. Unknown to him, he thought that the other party called him over because of his recklessness yesterday. Thinking about it carefully, what he did yesterday was indeed a bit inexplicable, and he was also disrespectful of the elderly, so he was at fault.
After hearing the other party's patient answer, Song Zhishu did not continue to be modest, but immediately asked.
Otherwise, the Confucian scholar next to him, no matter how good his lecture was, would not be able to achieve one-tenth of Zhou Wenyuan's ability.
"Just say it directly, but you are in a state of enlightenment now, so it is really difficult to express your feelings."
Song Zhishu spoke slowly, and he recited the Great Learning, appearing to be extremely serious. He was reciting silently and at the same time gaining new understanding.
But what Song Zhishu didn't notice was that Zhou Wenyuan's expression had changed.
More than that, there was a wisp of awe-inspiring righteousness surrounding Zhishu Song.
No, the entire academy was filled with wisps of awe-inspiring righteousness, rushing towards him.