Xu Chong took a young child to visit and found Wang Hezhi in the back garden.
Wang Hezhi was dressed like an old farmer, with his sleeves rolled up and trimming flowers and plants with a pair of big scissors.
Isn't this county magistrate's job...too unprofessional?
Xu Chong’s inner slander.
"Well, you're here."
When Wang Hezhi saw Xu Chong, he put down the scissors, walked to the stone table and sat down, "Whose child is this?"
"A government servant named Li failed to survive this time, leaving behind an orphan and a widowed mother."
Xu Chong led Li Xiangxue closer and said, "His mother hopes that he can study, so I brought him over to show the Master."
Compared with before, Li Xiangxue is much calmer.
At this age, he doesn't quite understand what death is, but he knows that he will never see his father again.
"That's it."
Wang Hezhi sighed, "I have been hiding during this period, which makes it difficult for you."
"It's not easy for Master to keep the county school."
Xu Chong shook his head.
It’s not like Wang Hezhi did nothing during this period.
There are many scholars in the county school with weak constitutions. After the mummy incident broke out, Wang Hezhi spent his own money to purchase a lot of medicinal materials to replenish the health of these people.
Regardless of whether it actually had the effect of saving people, it is a fact that these people survived.
After all, people are going to die, and it's normal for everyone to have their own choices. Xu Chong is not even confused about this.
"Xiang Xue, call teacher."
Seeing that the master had no intention of refusing, Xu Chong let go of Li Xiangxue's hand and said, "From now on, when you are here, you must listen to the teacher. Do you understand?"
"Teacher."
Li Xiangxue called out honestly, and Xu Chong pressed his head and bowed.
"Well...I have never taught such young students."
Wang Hezhi did not avoid it. He tugged at his white beard and said, "Well, I'll let someone take him to get familiar with this place first."
"Master, please excuse me. The students are waiting here."
Xu Chong bowed his hand.
Wang Hezhi heard that Xu Chong had other matters, so he didn't say much, picked up Li Xiangxue and left.
This time, Li Xiangxue did not look back.
"What is really difficult is for those who have suffered unreasonable disasters."
Xu Chong felt a little emotional.
About a quarter of an hour later, Wang Hezhi came back.
"This kid is pretty good. He knows a lot of words at a young age."
With a trace of satisfaction, Wang Hezhi sat down on the stone bench again, "If you have anything to say, just tell me, as long as you don't ask me to handle official government affairs."
"Uh..."
Xu Chong touched his nose helplessly, "There is something wrong with my cultivation."
"Huh?"
Wang Hezhi's expression changed, "Tell me more specifically."
"Students...are enlightened."
Xu Chong came up with his prepared remarks.
"Enlightenment three...three levels?!"
Wang Hezhi screamed.
It's a real scream with a very sharp sound.
"How long has it been since you entered the Daqing Arsenal?! Is this a triple threat?"
Wang Hezhi said with a dark face, "You didn't lie to me, did you?"
"It's really triple."
Xu Chong nodded and affirmed again.
"Okay..."
Wang Hezhi tugged his beard hard and said angrily: "The cultivation problem you mentioned...isn't it because you can't find anyone to show off to?"
"Master misunderstood."
Xu Chong waved his hand quickly, "Students are afraid that practicing too fast will leave any hidden dangers."
"Hidden danger?"
Wang Hezhi frowned and thought for a moment, then shook his head: "It takes less than two months to achieve the third level of enlightenment. This speed of cultivation is indeed rare, but it is not impossible. You don't have to worry."
Xu Chong was a little depressed. He felt that he was still too conservative. If he had known, he would say it was sixty, seventy or eighty...
Just when he was about to say goodbye and leave, Wang Hezhi suddenly changed the subject.
"But...if you are really worried, I can say a few words for your reference."
"Students are all ears."
Xu Chong was overjoyed.
"Hmm."
Wang Hezhi nodded and began to talk, "It is undeniable that there are always some people in the world who, once they step into martial arts, show amazing speed in cultivation."
"Among them, only a very small number are born with such good qualifications."
"And the vast majority of the rest are scholars."
Wang Hezhi pointed at Xu Chong, "You are just like you before."
"Beginning as a scholar?"
Xu Chong suddenly thought of something, "Could it be the imperial examination?"
"You guessed it right, it's the imperial examination."
Wang Hezhi laughed and explained patiently: "The three lists of merit, the list of honors, the apricot list of tributes, and the gold list of Jinshi. These three lists not only represent reputations. For those on the lists, they have different levels and rankings.
The effects of varying degrees of sincerity and righteousness.”
"Sincerity?"
Xu Chong was even more confused.
He has the memory of his original body, so it can be said that his Confucian skills are not bad.
Doesn't being sincere mean the integrity and honesty that a gentleman should have?
Wang Hezhi noticed Xu Chong's confusion, shook his head and said: "This sincerity and right intention are not the other sincerity and right intention. It refers to a process of cultivating the mind."
Cultivation of mind?
Is it possible that what is cultivated is the state of mind?
Xu Chong's spirit was greatly boosted.
Sure enough, what Wang Hezhi said next was highly consistent with what Water Ghost said.
"Cultivation of the mind means a clear mind."
"The heart of a gentleman is the heart, the heart of the villain is the heart, the heart of generosity is the heart, and the heart of greed is still the heart."
"It doesn't matter whether it's good or evil, high or low, as long as you are clear-minded, you can advance bravely and diligently in the martial arts, and you will be as powerful as a broken bamboo."
At this point, Wang Hezhi's tone became a little low, "In fact, when scholars read, they have the function of cultivating their minds. However, this guidance of cultivating their minds is based on the books. If their original minds are not consistent with the books they read,
It will be difficult to be effective."
"But the title of the third list is not. No matter what your true intentions are, as long as you are on the list, it will have an effect, and the higher the ranking, the higher the level of the list, the stronger the effect."
"Wu Wenjing is the best example. His original intention is far from that of the sages. He can only prove his sincerity through three titles. However, his three titles are all relatively low on the list, and he can cultivate to enlightenment.
Jiuzhong is already the limit."
Mentioning Wu Wenjing, Wang Hezhi's tone showed a trace of disdain, "Without his three merits, with his qualifications, he might not even be able to enter the martial arts."
"So that's it."
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Xu Chong slowly exhaled a breath, "So, I still need to read and write more?"
Although the effect is slow and low, far inferior to the three nominations, it is effective at least.
"Not necessarily."
Wang Hezhi changed the topic, "Wu Wenjing's three major achievements only gave him barely enough martial arts qualifications. He was able to cultivate to the ninth level of enlightenment only by relying on external feelings."
"Putting your love outside?"
Xu Chong's thoughts moved slightly.
"To be precise, it's all about money."
Wang Hezhi said disdainfully, "By amassing money, making one's thoughts accessible in disguise is the same as expressing one's feelings through sex, which is the lowest of the low."
"Then what is superior?"
Xu Chong asked.
"I place my feelings on the mountains and rivers, I put my feelings on the sun and the moon, I put my feelings on the martial arts, I put my feelings on my family and my country, etc., there are many, many."
After saying this, Wang Hezhi paused and took a deep look at Xu Chong, "It's also good to express your love for the people."
"..."
Xu Chong's expression changed slightly and he said nothing.
"In short, you are already an official, and you can't hope for the imperial examination. If you are worried about practicing too quickly... you are confused!!"
Just as he was halfway speaking, Wang Hezhi suddenly said a catchphrase and threw it in Xu Chong's face.
Xu Chong has a question mark on his head.
Why did you say it so well, but you are confused again?
"I thought you were just a student, with the hope of going all the way to high school and reaching the realm of Tongmai after the imperial examination."
Wang Hezhi was heartbroken, pulling at his beard and shaking his head, "But looking at it now, you are not only a scholar, but also a martial arts wizard?"
"Think about it, if you continue studying, let alone winning three yuan in a row, there is hope for you to pass the provincial examination. It is also possible that you can take the five-level examination. If you take the palace examination... are you a Jinshi?"
"In short, if you go all the way to high school, there are three rankings to help you be sincere and upright, and you have such excellent martial arts qualifications..."
"Hiss—my heart aches!"
Wang Hezhi was angry and regretful at the same time. He wished he could turn back time and bring Xu Chong back on track, "Tell me, are you confused?"
"Really confused..."
Xu Chong nodded helplessly.
The purpose of this trip has been achieved, but he knows that he cannot leave.