Eighty-three, there is no grass in the end of the world
Eighty-three, there is no grass anywhere in the world
In the past, Fan Ning and Fan Wuzi talked with Chen Caozhi about Jiangzuo's customs and said: "Wang Bi and He Yan's disciples despised the classics, secluded benevolence and righteousness, wandered and floated, and the rest of the generation caused the gentry's followers to change their ways.
As for the destruction of etiquette and the collapse of music, the overthrow of the Central Plains, and the legacy of customs and customs, which are still causing trouble today. Jie and Zhou indulged in violence for a while, which was enough to kill the country and overturn it. It was a warning for future generations. How could it be seen and heard by the people! Therefore, I think the disaster in one life is light.
The calamity of the past generations has been serious; the sin of losing oneself is a small one, but the sin of misleading the public is a big one!"
Although Chen Caozhi did not think that the evils of Xuanfeng since the Wei and Jin Dynasties were as serious as Fan Ning said, he also felt that the upper-level officials were doing nothing and Fu Sanqingtan must be corrected. At that time, Fan Ning hated Zhengshi Xuanfeng, so
He has worked hard on Lao and Zhuang's philosophy. To refute Lao and Zhuang's metaphysics, one must first have a thorough understanding of Lao and Zhuang's metaphysics. This is called using Zi's spear to attack Zi's shield, but Fan Ning's status and reputation are not enough.
In order to correct the current customs, Chen Caozhi is now famous, has a high status, and is famous for his metaphysical debate. He now wants to correct the illusory and exaggerated academic style in Jiangdong. Today, he wants to convince Wang Chen with his metaphysical debate. Wang Gong will be the first
step--
Although Wang Chen and Wang Gong were only sixteen years old, the Wei and Jin people were precocious and they were already adults at the age of sixteen. Wang Bi was already a famous scholar in Luodu at the age of sixteen, so Chen Caozhi did not despise these two.
When he was young, he wanted to use his knowledge and experience to convince these two people. Wang Chen and Wang Gong could be said to be the leaders among the gentry's children, and they were very influential among the younger generation. Later generations had a poem saying "Three
"The bright moon comes to Kanze in May, and hundreds of thousands of people are watching Wang Gong." This Wang Gong is very famous, and he is also a famous handsome man in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. He has the reputation of clear morning dew and Xintongchu. If you can force these two people
Being unable to talk about mysteries for the rest of my life would undoubtedly be a great deterrent to Jiangzuo Xuanfeng——
Wang Chen and Wang Gong heard that Chen Caozhi wanted to argue with them. If they lost, they would abandon metaphysics and Confucianism. They couldn't help but look at each other -
Wang Chen was arrogant and said loudly: "How can the etiquette and law be set up by my generation? Even if I can't win the argument against Governor Chen, I may not keep my promise. How can I never talk about mystical principles for the rest of my life because I failed in the argument today!"
Chen Caozhi showed a sarcastic look on his face. This is the fault of Xuanfeng. He is simply a dishonest and unjust scoundrel. He said: "That's all, I won't argue with you. The more I argue with you, the more unreasonable I will be - you go ahead."
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The young Wang Chen was annoyed and asked loudly: "Chen Governor despises me?"
Chen Caozhi said calmly: "People will insult themselves and others will insult them. You don't even want integrity. Do you still want me to respect you?"
Wang Chen was furious, but he didn't dare to get angry. He just said loudly: "Okay, I will keep my promise, but if Governor Chen loses, he must never talk about mystery again."
Chen Caozhi said with a smile: "That's natural."
Zhi Fahan was also a lover of casual conversation, so he invited the three of them to sit down in his Yibo room, cook tea and entertain the guests, and listen to Chen Caozhi and Wang Chen. Wang Gong was having a hard time arguing——
Wang Chen signaled Wang Gong to argue with Chen Caozhi first. Wang Gongnai sat upright and said: "I dare to ask Governor Chen, your Qiantang Chen family is a new gentry, and my Taiyuan Wang family has been a family for hundreds of years. The year before last, I asked my niece to marry me, but I was rejected.
Rejection, unknown why?”
Chen Caozhi said "Oh" and thought to himself: "It turns out that Wang Gong also asked Run'er to marry him. In terms of looks, Wang Gong is worse than Wang Xun, but in terms of talent and knowledge, he is far inferior. The so-called reading "Li Sao" without anything to do is just to cover up his seriousness. He has no skills in learning." He asked, "Uncle Xiao?" Wang Gong's courtesy name was Xiaobo.
Wang Gong replied: "If you take San, the gods will be cheerful. How can you not take it!"
Chen Cao said: "I, a girl of the Chen family, will not marry a loose man."
"Why?" Wang Gong asked.
Chen Cao said: "Those who take powder will live longer and longer."
Wang Gong's face turned purple and he didn't know how to deal with it. Chen Caozhi was well-known in Jiangzuo for his medical skills and was a disciple of Jindan master Ge Hong. When he said this, he seemed very authoritative.
Wang Chen said: "It is better to die at thirty with a clear mind than to live in confusion for a hundred years."
Chen Caozhi looked at Wang Chen, frowning and saying nothing. This Wang Chen seemed to have died of illness when he was about thirty years old——
Chen Cao said: "Today is just about arguing, nothing else."
Wang Gong said: "I will ask Governor Chen for advice from "Li Sao" - 'I rely on Yu Yilan'. What does this 'lan' mean?"
Chen Cao said: "It should refer to Sima Zilan, the younger brother of King Huai of Chu."
Wang Gong saw that Chen Caozhi was not troubled by this remote question, so he asked again: "I think of the vastness of Jiuzhou, how can it be that there is only a daughter? Why is there no grass? Do you only care about the old place? - Try it.
explain."
Chen Cao said: "Qu Zi was not valued in Chu, and he wanted to go to other countries. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Chu talents were everywhere in the Jin Dynasty, but Qu Zi was never willing to abandon the country of his parents. Why?
In Gai Quzi's heart, although there is a world outside the capital, it is not his world. It is better to abandon one's country than to give up one's life, to be attached to one's clan, and to live and die for it. Although there are fragrant grasses elsewhere, it is not what one loves."
Wang Gong also asked Chen Caozhi questions about "Li Sao", "Nine Songs", etc. Chen Caozhi's answers were all clear and reasonable——
Murong Qinchen was holding Xiao Zhongyu and listening to the side. Xiao Zhongyu thought at first that his father was arguing with someone else. His pale green eyes looked at this and that with great interest, but it didn't take long for him to become impatient.
After twisting and turning, Murong Qinchen carried him out to play. When he got up, he said to Wang Gong: "Why are you the only one asking!"
Wang Gong blushed, bowed and said, "Please ask Governor Chen to ask a question."
Chen Cao said: "filial uncle likes to read "Li Sao". Do you know the purpose of Qu Zi's "Li Sao"?"
Wang Gong replied: "The crooked son is sick and the king is not sensible when he hears it. The frame-up obscures the light. The wrong song harms the public. The upright one cannot tolerate it. Therefore, I wrote "Li Sao" with sorrow and meditation. Li Sao people are especially worried.
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Chen Cao said: "For one reason, Qu Zi wrote "Li Sao" because the aristocrats of the Chu capital did not know the strength of the Qin and the tigers were waiting for him. The country was in trouble and the Yin Dynasty was in trouble.
Wang Gong was a smart man and knew that Chen Cao was being sarcastic, so he bowed his head and remained silent.
Wang Chen saw that Wang Gong was frustrated, so he stepped forward and argued with Chen Cao about "Tao and name", "Heaven and earth are not benevolent", and "Those who know do not speak". Regarding these mysterious meanings, Chen Caozhi had previously discussed with Xie Daoyun and Fan Ning
, Xie Xuan and others had finished their debate and analysis. How could Wang Chen be Chen Caozhi's opponent? After arguing for half an hour, they were rendered speechless and Wang Chen and Wang Gong went out in despair——
Zhi Fahan even said that he had "very good ears" and said: "It's been a long time since I heard that Chen Tan was getting more difficult to argue, but I didn't expect that his words would become sharper. Today, it can be said that this is a small test for these two young celebrities."
Chen Cao said: "What's the use of empty talk? It's a waste of words."
Wang Gong left and came back, and asked Chen Cao: "I have another question, how can Mr. Lin be a long history?"
Long history refers to Wang Gong's grandfather Wang Meng. Wang Gong likes to ask this question the most. Chen Caozhi is a famous person today, so he must ask it -
Chen Cao's way: "Sun Xinggong once said, 'Liu Xun is clear and simple in order, Wang Meng is gentle and peaceful, Huan Wen is high-spirited and bold, Xie is clear and easy to reach, and Meng is gentle in nature, able to speak reason, and concise and eloquent.' I have heard it for a long time. The name of Wang Changshi is unfortunate. When I entered Jiankang, Wang Changshi had already passed away. I wonder if there are any works left by Wang Changshi in Xiaobo's family. It would be a great honor for me if I could read them."
Wang Gong lost himself. His grandfather was good at talking, concise and sensible, but no writings have survived. If this continues, no one will know who Wang Meng is in a hundred years. Zhi Daolin has written quite a lot, including "Comparative Notes on Large and Small Products". ", "Ji Se You Xuan Lun", etc. Although Chen Caozhi did not explain who was superior between Zhi Daolin and Wang Meng, the meaning was obvious -
Leaving Dong'an Temple and returning to Jiankang, Wang Chen and Wang Gong felt that the world was vast and vast. They had never suffered such setbacks in their lives——
In the oxcart, Wang Gong said dejectedly: "I regret having a talk with Chen Cao today."
Wang Chen said angrily: "Chen Cao is so arrogant, I will definitely invite celebrities from Xuanbian to thwart him."
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Chen Caozhi and Zhi Fahan chatted for a long time. In the afternoon, they returned to Jiankang and ordered their servants to publicize the debate at Dong'an Temple. The famous people in the capital heard that Chen Caozhi was having trouble winning the debate with the two rising stars, so they were forced to refrain from discussing mysteries for the rest of their lives. , everyone thought it was funny, Chen Cao had always been cautious and steady, how could he be so fussy with his two juniors!
Xi Chao knew Chen Caozhi's intentions and thought to himself: "Zizhong has good intentions."
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On April 29th, the lord of Qin, Fu Jian, sent Prime Minister Shi Xibao to Gushu to pay homage to Huan Wen, and then went to Jiankang to see Emperor Sima Yu, where he presented gifts such as BMWs and musical instruments, and then applied for peace, expressing his willingness to guard the border and mutual respect. Do not infringe——
Chen Caozhi was originally a little worried about Fu Jian and Wang Meng who would take advantage of Huan Wen's death to harass Jizhou. Now he was relieved. Wang Meng was a cautious person and would not rashly start a war if he was not sure of victory. Chen Caozhi is now the commander-in-chief of Jizhou, and peace. You, the military commander of the five states, will have a battle with Di Qin sooner or later. The longer this battle is delayed, the more beneficial it will be for Chen Caozhi. After the Eastern Jin Dynasty regained Hebei in the Central Plains, the country's power has gradually strengthened. Chen Caozhi is now the Kaifu Yitong Sansi, and he can Recruiting talents by himself, Jizhou's military strength also increased year by year. As one goes, the other fades away. Although Di and Qin pacified Liangzhou, the Hu and Han people will mix together, and chaos will inevitably arise in the long run. Moreover, Wang Meng does not seem to have a few more years to live. Once Wang Meng dies, at that time This is the opportunity to destroy Qin——
Chen Caozhi spent the Dragon Boat Festival in Jiankang and took Murong Qinchen and Xiao Zhongyu back to Qiantang. He had previously sent people back to Chenjiawu to deliver a message so that Wei Rui and Dao Yun would not have to come to Jiankang to avoid traveling around. Tired——
When Chen Cao arrived at Jinling, he started taking a boat. This was built two years ago. A total of more than 300 miles of canals were dug, connecting several rivers. Now the canal from the Jingkou of the Yangtze River can go directly to Taihu Lake, and then from the south bank of Taihu Lake Wuxing Canal is connected to the Qiantang River, so Chen Caozhi's return to Qiantang this time except for the 150-mile journey from Jiankang to Jingkou, which was by car and land, the rest is by water. Although some sections of the river are retrograde and require laborers to stretch, it is better than the land route. It is much faster and more labor-saving, and there are constant ships along the way. The canal from Jingkou to Qiantang will play an important role in the economic development of Sanwu——
On May 25th, Chen Cao and his party of more than a hundred people landed at Qiantang. The Qiantang County Magistrate Feng Mengxiong and other celebrities from Qiantang came to the pier to welcome him. The white-haired Ding Yi was filled with emotion. Who would have thought that a young man from a poor family could survive in just ten years? Nian can actually be ranked in the third rank, and he is selecting officials to open the government!
Among the people who came to greet Chen Caozhi, he saw a man he had not seen for many years. This man had some conflicts with him back then. This man was Du Zigong's son-in-law, Sun Tai, who is now the magistrate of Xin'an County.
