The three rites are Zhou rites, etiquette, and book of rites.
Among them, Zhou Rites and Rites were written by the Duke of Zhou, and the Book of Rites was recorded by Confucius and his disciples in questions and answers, and was abridged by uncles and nephews of Dai Dai and Xiao Dai in the Han Dynasty.
However, Song Confucians had many disputes about Zhou rites.
Among the three rites, Zhang Yue paid most attention to Zhou Rites, not the well-known Book of Rites.
Why is Zhou Li valued so much by Zhang Yue?
Then we have to talk about the two people who contributed the most to Zhou Li, Wang Mang and Wang Anshi.
Wang Mang's restructuring was carried out in accordance with Zhou's Rites, but the end result was of course a failure.
So Zhou Li took the blame.
The second time was Wang Anshi's reform. After Wang Anshi was dismissed from the prime minister for the first time, he summed up his experience and lessons and returned to the prime minister and wrote a book "The New Meaning of the Three Classics".
Wang Anshi personally wrote "New Meanings of Zhou Guan", which re-annotated Zhou Rites, while his sons Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing wrote "Yi of Mao Shi" and "Yi of Shangshu". These three books are collectively called "New Meanings of Three Classics".
Later, this book became the theoretical basis for the New Party's reform, a must-read book for scholars all over the world, and a must-read for the imperial examination.
The Zhou Rites, which Wang Anshi personally annotated, was suddenly elevated to the top of the Three Rites and Three Classics.
Now let’s talk about the Book of Rites, also known as the Book of Rites. During most of the Han Dynasty, it ranked first among the three rituals. The Book of Rites was just a commentary on the Book of Rites.
In the eyes of the Han Dynasty's Classical School of Classical Studies, it is enough to just follow the etiquette mentioned in "Etiquette", and there is no need to seriously explore the meaning behind the etiquette.
Nowadays, Classical Classics advocates the Book of Rites and explores the meaning of the sages’ rituals in the Book of Rites. Xiaodai’s Book of Rites also has many famous chapters, such as “The Great Learning”, “The Doctrine of the Mean”, “The Great Harmony of Rites and Luck” and so on.
If "Li" is compared to the root of etiquette, then "Book of Rites" is the branches and leaves of etiquette.
However, both ancient classics and modern classics have a skeptical attitude towards "The Rites of Zhou", and even believe that this book is a forgery written by later generations in the name of Duke Zhou. It was only in the hands of Wang Mang and Wang Anshi that it was highly praised.
Now the question for Zhang Yue is, should he learn Zhou Rites and Mencius well so that he can firmly embrace Wang Anshi's lap in the future?
Jianzhou.
State studies.
Zhou Xuexue Li Zheng looked at the piece of paper in his hand and couldn't help but asked: "Three-character poem? Who wrote this?"
"However, there are still some areas that can be discussed. For example, 'It is the fault of the father if he is not educated' can be changed to the fault of the parents. 'What will happen to the old if a child does not learn' can be changed to 'What is the fault of the grown up?"
"The most important thing is the saying 'cultivate oneself to achieve peace and order'. Cultivating oneself, bringing family together and governing the country to bring peace to the world is a university saying. How did it become peace?"
"But these are just flaws in the jade."
On the sidelines, Zhuang Xuexue listened to Zhou Xuezheng's comments on several words, and he was filled with admiration from the bottom of his heart.
The other party is indeed more knowledgeable than I am, and I can't fault these mistakes.
Zhou Xuezheng glanced at Zhuang Xuexue and said, "You said this was written by a thirteen-year-old boy in Pucheng?"
Zhuang Xuexue said: "That's exactly it."
Zhou Xuexuezheng smiled and said, "I'll tell you that it was you who did it."
Zhuang Xuexue said: "As students are old, even writing such an article is useless."
"Then a thirteen-year-old child can write this? I don't think so," Xuezheng said. "Then he asked you to give me this three-character poem to make yourself famous?"
Zhuang Xuexiu said: "That's not true. It was my own intention to dedicate this book to Xuezhengyikan. I had planned to recommend him to dedicate this book to the Prodigy Competition, but he refused because he was young and did not believe in what he had learned."
When Xuezheng heard this, he showed a serious look: "Then we can't just wait and see."
"If there is such a talent, why haven't I heard of his name?"
Zhuang Xuexue said: "Yes, this second brother is Zhang Xu."
Xuezheng said seriously: "Is it him? By the way, a while ago Mr. Chen was looking for a reading companion for his nephew. I heard that he had gone to Pucheng in person to look for the second son of the Zhang family but could not find it, so he retreated and chose the third son of his family as a book boy...
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Zhuang Xuejun was shocked when he heard this. He did not expect that Zhang Yue would have such an opportunity.
At the same time, Zhuang Xueguo's back was bursting with cold sweat. It was not that he didn't have the idea of stealing this three-character poem to his name at first, but after meeting Zhang Yue, he felt that this son was not easy to get along with, so he stopped.
Later, Zhang Yue said that he did not want to become famous immediately through this three-character poem, so the idea couldn't help but arise in his mind again, and he struggled for several days to get rid of it.
But he thought he was already old. Zhang Yue could wait, so how could he wait?
He doesn't have to steal this name, but he hopes that after Zhang Yue becomes famous, he can repay his descendants in the future.
At that moment, he took the initiative to find Zhou Xuezheng and handed him this three-character poem, and that's what happened today.
But he really didn't expect that this boy had such a profound background that he didn't even want to be a student of the Chen family. If he was really capable, he would never steal his name.
Zhuang Xuexiu pretended to be calm and said: "What happened? I heard that this Sanlang first worshiped under the village school, and then became a disciple of Mr. Boyi."
Xuezheng stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Oh? Instead of being a book boy in Mr. Chen's house, he went to study in a village school. This young man is either extremely stupid or extremely smart. Take a look at this three-character poem..."
Having said this, Xuezheng said to Zhuang Xuexue: "There is no need for you and me to speculate. Come with me to Kaoting immediately to meet Mr. Chen."
When Zhuang Xuexue heard that he could meet such a high-ranking official, he was immediately excited and said: "I, I, I..."
"Aren't you going?"
"What I wish for."
After that, the two of them went to the Chen Mansion in Kaoting, Jianzhou, to meet Chen Shengzhi.
Chen Shengzhi was teaching his nephew how to read in the hall. When he saw the two of them, he said, "Just tell me, Gui'er will be there and listen."
"Yes." The nephew sat aside.
Li Xuezheng said: "I heard that the court recommended Mr. Chen to go to the Zhijianyuan. I would like to congratulate Mr. Chen here in advance."
Chen Shengzhi smiled and said: "Admonishers discuss the gains and losses of government affairs. They say everything they know. It is a crime. How dare I not say it? But now that the throne has not been determined, how can I dare to say it? It is difficult for the gains and losses of public opinion to exist in one mind.
, so difficult!”
The scholar on the side is a scholar, and as an admonisher, he does not necessarily have to speak out.
"Mr. Chen has always been public-spirited in discussing affairs. When he wrote a memorial to impeach the palace commander for being rude, that letter was so precise that every word of it was written in fine detail. All the officials applauded and applauded him."
Chen Shengzhi waved his hand and said, "It's all happened when I was young."
Having said that, Chen Shengzhi's eyes showed a bit of sharpness. Now that he is old and strong, even if he looks angry, outsiders can't see the slightest anger.
Xuezheng continued: "In my opinion, as long as it is recognized by the scholar's heart, there is no harm in saying it. Even if it is not understood by the holy will for a while, it can still be upheld by public opinion..."
Chen Shengzhi smiled when he heard the words. Xuezhengzhi's words still had a bit of the spirit of an official of his age.
The two of them talked about some things in the court, but Zhuang Xuexue didn't understand what they heard, so he had to stand aside.
At this time, Xue Zhengfang said: "Student, I am here to present a poem to Mr. Chen for review."
Chen Shengzhi nodded and immediately took the paper and read it. When he saw it for the first time, he smiled and said, "It's a three-character poem."
After a while, he added: "This seems to be used for enlightenment? Interesting..."
As Chen Shengzhi spoke, he muttered words in his mouth and tapped the joints with his fingers across his wrist.
Finally, Chen Shengzhi put it aside and asked: "Which famous Confucian wrote it?"
As soon as these words came out, Xuezheng and Zhuang Xuexue were both stunned. They didn't know how to respond to these words.
"Oh, it's not written by a famous Confucian?" Chen Shengzhi picked up the piece of paper again and asked, "Could it be a local person?"
"Chen Gongguo really knows things like a god, and it was written by a local person."
Chen Shengzhi said: "When did this county have such a talented person? This person was originally good in nature. This is what Master Meng said. The famous master who governs Meng in this county is none other than Zhang Biaomin. Could it be that he wrote it?
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"Could Zhang Biaomin be Zhang Wangzhi? The Zhang Biaomin who offended Cai Gong because of his brother Zhang Gongzhi?" Xuezheng asked.
Chen Shengzhi smiled and said: "It is this man. Since the world knows his injustice in his brother's case, Cai Junmo was a little hasty. Although he is not good at being an official, he is good at learning. He is different from his brothers Bo Yisu and Li Taibo."
And ah.”
Xuezheng smiled and said: "Exactly, I remember that Taibo criticized Meng, but Biaomin respected Meng, but Boyi supported Biaomin on this matter, and in the end he and Boyi also turned against each other."
Chen Shengzhi said: "Although Zhang Biaomin's articles are good, he is good at debate and argumentation, but his writing style is not his strength. This poem is derived from classics and history, but it is concise and meaningful, which is commendable."
Xuezheng said in admiration: "Chen Gonghui's eyes are as bright as a torch, and I am really impressed. However, I have some superficial opinions on this article. For example, if I don't teach, it is my father's fault. Xiu Qizhi Pingli seems to be able to correct it."
When Xuezheng pointed out some shortcomings of the Three Character Classic, he did not mean it out of malice. It was like a subordinate writing a report to the leader. No matter how good the report is, the leader will change a few words in the end.
Chen Shengzhi smiled slightly and said: "Li Xuezheng's words do have some truth, but whether this poem is good or not, you and I can't say for the time being. We still need to let the Fang family comment and discuss it."
Xuezheng's face turned pale. He knew that Chen Sheng's words, "You and I can't comment for the time being," meant that you shouldn't comment for the time being.
Chen Shengzhi turned to read the three-character poem again, and couldn't help but flick the paper and said: "The language is simple and clear. It is important to be catchy, and it is even more rare that it is an exhortation to learn. How to cultivate morality with a correct heart, and how to prevent blasphemy."
Gu Chaos? There is no such thing as a thousand-character poem, and there is no such thing as a hundred family names, but this three-character poem has it."
The last sentence made Li Xuezheng and Zhuang Xuequou turn pale. This was becoming more and more excessive. Does a thirteen-year-old child deserve such praise?
However, this evaluation is not exaggerated at all. Why the Thousand-Character Classic can only be called a text, while the Three-Character Classic can be called a classic? Later generations have long had a public opinion.
Being able to call it a classic is a treatment that neither the Analects of Confucius nor Mencius has received at the moment.
This is not to blame Xuezheng and Zhuang Xuexue. From their position, they cannot see the subtle first-class educational significance behind such a book.
For the country, the most important thing is how to educate the people to be righteous and moral? How to prevent blasphemy and chaos? It is all mentioned in the Nine Classics, but they are too difficult and too profound. It also subtly integrates Mencius' theory of good nature.
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After Chen Sheng's words were spoken, his nephew picked up the three-character poem and read it again, somewhat unconvinced: "Uncle, although this poem is good, it doesn't seem worthy of such praise."
"oh?"
Although it was just one word, several people heard the final, somewhat critical tone of Wanwan from this word.
The nephew said loudly: "My nephew has also read several books written by talented people in this state, but there are not a few that are better than this article in terms of artistic conception, rhetoric and meaning. I even asked my nephew to write it himself..."
"Then are you comparing this article with other articles? How much talent do you have in mind that you dare to say such things?" What Chen Shengzhi said made his nephew's expression change.
"When you see other people's articles, no matter whether they are good or bad, you should choose the good ones and follow them, and change the bad ones. If you don't have an upright mind first, how can you advance in learning? If this person is in this state, I will let him
You come under his door!"
The nephew could only say: "My nephew has learned a lesson."
Chen Shengzhi said: "There is no signature? Who is it from this hometown? I know all the young talents in this hometown."
Li Xuezheng did not expect that things would develop like this. At this moment, he could only say: "It turns out that Mr. Chen actually has a relationship with this person. He is Zhang Yue, Zhang Erlang's younger brother!"
"Zhang Yue... this name sounds so familiar." Chen Shengzhi looked at it carefully and said, "Could it be that Zhang Sanlang?"
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