It's July, and the heat is scorching. The wind has stopped the cicadas chirping, and the trees are quiet and annoying.
Zhu Yijun felt drowsy after listening to today's class. Mr. Xu Guo seemed to know that reading in this weather was really strenuous, so he taught very little today. It was Chapter 10 of "The Doctrine of the Mean", only a few paragraphs in total.
It stands to reason that it is easy to recite. For example, Gao Pragmatic, Zhu Yijun knew that he must be able to recite it fluently - because at this moment, Gao Pragmatic was already sitting aside practicing calligraphy. Zhu Yijun even took a peek and saw a poem written on it.
:
The cicadas sing in the western continent, and the guests in the southern crown think of invasion.
That shadow with mysterious temples came to sing to Bai Tou.
It is difficult to fly in due to the heavy dew, and it is easy to sink due to the strong wind.
No one believes in nobleness, so who can express his sincerity?
Zhu Yijun has also read this poem. It is "Song of Cicada in Prison" by King Luo Bin. It is known as one of the "Three Wonders of Chanting Cicada" in the past dynasties. If Zhu Yijun hadn't finished his homework yet, he would really have had a good discussion with Gao Pragmatism
——Even if you hear the cicada chirping outside the palace, you shouldn't think of the song "Cicada in Prison", right?
It is said that the cicadas of Yu Shinan, "It is loud and distant, it is not because of the autumn wind" are the sayings of Tsinghua University; the cicadas of King Luo Bin, "it is difficult to fly in due to heavy dew, and it is easy to sink when the wind is loud", which is the sayings of people in need; Li Shangyin's
Cicada, "It's hard to get enough because of its high status, but it's all in vain and hates the sound" is a complaint made by people.
Even if you are highly pragmatic, even if you hear the chirping of cicadas and think of cicadas, shouldn't you first think of Yu Shinan's song? You are a dignified little Sanyuan who is less than ten years old. Before you, you have a new star of Mongolian studies, "Long Wen Whip Shadow", and not long ago, you have a musical masterpiece.
"Xin Zheng Dui Yun" (Note: Gao pragmatic version of "Li Weng Dui Yun") is not only well-known in the literary world, but at least it has attracted the attention of scholars. What trouble do you have?
Talking about the official career, it is even more magical. In the past two hundred years of the Ming Dynasty, the first prince who was not a real Hanlin scholar was admitted to the Hanlin Academy without being on the gold list. Zhan Shifu was a place where two prominent figures gathered.
Your third uncle is the Yuanfu of the dynasty. What troubles do you have?
Just when Zhu Yijun thought of this, he saw Gao Pingshi looking towards him at some point. After winking for a while, he nuzzled at the hourglass next to him.
Zhu Yijun glanced at it subconsciously, and couldn't help but secretly complain, why can't he always remember these few sentences well today? If this continues, lunch will be late - it's a small thing to be hungry, but lunch will be late.
The mother and concubine will definitely know about it, and they will definitely be asked about it in the afternoon, and something will inevitably be wrong at that time.
Zhu Yijun coughed dryly, winked at Gao Qingshi, and then said loudly: "It's very hot. You guys, go get some ice cubes... It doesn't take much, just enough to last here for half an hour."
Several young eunuchs did not dare to neglect and went quickly. As the prince's eldest companion, Feng Baoben was reading a book. At this time, he raised his head and glanced at the hourglass, then glanced at Zhu Yijun and Gao Jingshi, said nothing, lowered his head, and seemed to be asking for help again.
Keep reading.
Speaking of which, it was really hard for him. He held the important positions of Chief Bingbi of the Supervisor of Ceremonies and Supervisor of the East Factory, and he had to come from time to time to supervise the prince's studies. However, Feng Bao didn't seem to find it hard at all, and even often reduced his duties as Supervisor of Ceremonies and Supervisor of the East Factory.
Dongchang's time was wasted by coming to the Prince's side.
Of course, not many people think that he is wasting his time. For example, Gao Gong, Gao Pragmatic's uncle, Li Guifei, Zhang Juzheng and others do not think so. However, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince feels that Feng Bao is wasting his time, and even feels a little a little bit because of it.
Guilt.
However, the master's guilt towards the slave was basically negligible, so at this moment Zhu Yijun only felt that Feng Bao's presence here was a hindrance because he was looking for Gao Pragmatic to "cheat".
In fact, Zhu Yijun's so-called "cheating" is fundamentally different from what later generations understood. He did not ask Gao Pragmatic to help him "take the exam" because that was impossible. The endorsement was recited in front of the Japanese lecturer, so there was no way to cheat.
His so-called cheating was actually asking Gao Pragmatic to explain to him the lessons he learned today - don't be surprised, the ancients would most likely recite the text first, that is, memorize it by rote, without you knowing what it means.
. What is important is that "read it a hundred times, and its meaning will be apparent to you." (Wufeng's note: I remember I mentioned the difference between Eastern and Western education methods before, so I won't repeat it.)
But doing this actually depends on talent. For some reason, Gao Pragmatic is very good at memorizing, and he can basically recite it after reading it once, but Zhu Yijun is not good at it. Sometimes he can recite it many times, but then forget it in the blink of an eye.
Later, Gao pragmatically began to "cheat" for him, quietly telling him the meaning of those "texts", and even giving him examples to analyze many times. Not to mention, although Zhu Yijun's recitation ability was average, his understanding ability was excellent, and he often
Once there is a high level of pragmatic explanation and analysis, he will be able to understand it immediately, and in turn, he will be able to recite it quickly.
Gao Pragmatic seemed to have some thoughts today. After reading it several times before, he put the book aside and sat at his desk to practice calligraphy instead of explaining it to Zhu Yijun.
Sure enough, without Zhu Yijun's pragmatic explanation, the recitation efficiency dropped greatly. Seeing that lunch was about to be late, he couldn't help it. He sent the young eunuchs away first, and then tried to find a way to get rid of Feng Bao so that
Gao pragmatic hurriedly came to talk to him.
However, it is easy to drive away the young eunuch, but it is a bit troublesome to drive away Feng Bao. Zhu Yijun was thinking about a reason to come out when he heard Chen Hong's voice from outside.
Feng Bao, who seemed to be concentrating on reading just now, immediately stood up and walked out the door.
Good job! Zhu Yijun was overjoyed and immediately looked towards Gao Jingshi, only to see Gao Jingshi squinting at Feng Bao's back.
But what surprised Zhu Yijun was that he always felt that there seemed to be a hint of sarcasm on Gao Pragmatic's lips.
"Cough!" Zhu Yijun was worried about being "accused" by Concubine Li later, and was too lazy to care about Gao Jingshi's expression. He coughed dryly and said: "Pragmatic, come here."
Gao Pingshi smiled, and Shi Shiran stood up and walked over. There was no politeness in his mouth, and he asked directly: "What sentence don't you understand?"
Obviously, this kind of thing has happened enough, and there is a tacit understanding between the two, so there is no need to talk nonsense.
Zhu Yijun really didn't talk nonsense, and said directly: "Therefore, a gentleman is harmonious but not sloppy; strong is correct, neutral but not dependent; strong is correct. If the country has a way, it will not change; if there is no way, the country will not change until death.
"It's too strong to be corrected."
Gao Pragmatic smiled slightly and explained: "From the literal meaning of this passage, Confucius means: A person with high moral character is really strong if he is docile and does not follow the crowd. He remains neutral and impartial.
You are truly strong. You are truly strong when you do not change your aspirations when the country is politically peaceful. You are truly strong when you persist in your integrity and would rather die than change when the country is politically dark."
"Oh..." Zhu Yijun nodded, thought for a while, and then asked: "You said this is just a literal meaning, does it have any deeper meaning?"
Gao Pragmatic said "hmm" and said softly: "Zilu has a reckless temperament, is brave and aggressive, so Confucius taught him: there is a difference between being strong. There is physical strength, and there is spiritual strength, but real strength is not physical strength.
Strength is the strength of the spirit. The strength of the spirit is reflected in being gentle but not fluid, being soft but firm; being embodied in the golden mean; being embodied in persisting in one's beliefs and never wavering, and would rather die than change one's aspirations and ethics.
This is actually Confucius's consistent view. For example, "The Analects of Confucius: Zihan" says, 'Three armies can seize the commander, but one man cannot seize the will.' This is the strength that Confucius admires."
"Oh...I understand." Zhu Yijun became happy then, stood up and patted Gao Pragmatic on the shoulder, and said with emotion: "If it weren't for Pragmatic, learning in isolation would be more effective with twice the result.
Pragmatically, your knowledge is really good. You must take the provincial examination and the general examination well next year and get on the gold list as soon as possible. You and I will always have monarchs and ministers to work together to revive the Ming Dynasty!"
Gao Pragmatic's expression changed slightly, he glanced around and whispered: "Thank you, Prince Qingyan, but His Majesty is ill... Prince, please be careful what you say."
Zhu Yijun's expression also changed, he looked around subconsciously, and said: "I don't mean anything else, just..."
At this moment, Chen Ju's voice suddenly came from outside the door: "Your Royal Highness, Eunuch Chen Hong, the Supervisor of Ceremonies, has something to see Gao Yude. Do you think it's convenient now?"
