In the small pavilion, Xia Shang was still adapting to the new environment. He was still a little confused when facing the unfamiliar faces around him, not knowing what the situation was like.
Liu Ruyan, Ouyang Changhao and Lu Qin were surprised to see Xia Shang.
Who would have thought that the person who could give the same answer as Su Heng, the most talented person in Yangzhou, would be him?
Although everyone was full of doubts, they couldn't say much.
Although this kiosk has a unique shape and multiple interior decorations, there is an invisible sense of oppression filling it, giving people a strange feeling.
Xia Shang also noticed it, so he honestly chose to wait and see what happened. He glanced at the unfamiliar faces around him, and the old man among them gave people a different feeling.
I can't explain why, but I always feel that this old man is unfathomable, at least from his appearance you can't tell who he is.
Being able to sit in the middle of the small pavilion is extraordinary compared to his status, right? He must be a high-ranking official from the capital, otherwise the prefect would not be able to be so respectful.
Five people in the pavilion stand side by side.
Xia Shang stood aside, with Liu Ruyan beside him.
Xia Shang didn't pay much attention, but the other party couldn't help but look at the handsome young man next to him. He secretly thought about how this boy was born so fair and good-looking. He didn't know his name.
In the hall, the old man in the center suddenly said: "Okay, everyone is here, let's elaborate on their respective opinions. Who comes first?"
Ouyang Changhao couldn't bear it. It was rare that he could compete with his love rival on the same stage today. God-given opportunity, he would trample Xia Shang under his feet so that he would not be able to hold his head high in front of Huairou in the future.
"I'll go first."
Ouyang Changhao stepped forward, turned the paper in front of his eyes, and said loudly: "Confucian people are talented. They write poems and books, cultivate virtues, respect Confucius and Mencius, and practice swordsmanship. They are based on the body, the way to pass, have strategies in the chest, and hide in the belly.
According to the scriptures, one should not be alarmed by changes, behave in an unconventional manner, be relaxed and relaxed, advance and retreat in a controlled manner, take the revitalization of the country and the country as one's own responsibility, and benefit the world as one's wish, not be extravagant, not cunning, not lying, and not impetuous. Confucian scholars are big-hearted.
Talented people are capable of both literary and military skills. They are not limited to green shirts, folding fans, square scarves, and belts. Anyone with talent can be called a Confucian. A woman can be called a Confucian, a villain can be called a Confucian, a general can be called a Confucian, and a prince can also be called a Confucian.
Confucianism, so everyone in the world can be called a Confucian scholar."
As soon as he spoke, everyone in the room nodded.
Beside the old man, there is an old man with white hair and three beards and a white beard. He is kind and powerful. He is stroking his long beard and praising: "Everyone in the world can be called a Confucian scholar. How wonderful! Master Ouyang not only embodies the ambitions required by Confucian scholars,
Explaining it one by one in detail, it is also possible to create something new and innovative, to create a new chapter through old things, which is very commendable. I am worthy of being the eldest grandson of Brother Ouyang. I admire you. I admire you."
The old man stood up and held his hands. He was facing another old man with gray hair on one side. Although he was in his sixties or seventies, he looked much younger than the man with gray hair.
This person is Ouyang Teng, the current head of the Ouyang family. He is also a contemporary Confucian and Taoist master, a model of folk Confucianism, and a benchmark for humanistic spirit. He has disciples all over the world and is currently a highly respected senior figure.
Ouyang Teng was so happy that he couldn't hide his joy. He stood up and bowed his hands to the other party in return: "Changhao is also one of the few juniors in the Ouyang family who has both ability and political integrity. This is a reasonable conclusion, and everyone laughs."
"What I said before is true." The old man in the scene spoke up, "but it lacks something tangible, which makes the concept float in the air and cannot be put down. It is really a fly in the ointment."
After saying this, Ouyang Teng was so excited that he burst into tears: "If I can get the guidance of the old man, my Ouyang family will benefit from it for the rest of my life!"
"Okay, let's listen to what the next person has to say."
Who should be next?
For a while no one recommended themselves.
The old man frowned and directly called her by name: "Girl from the Liu family, tell me."
Liu Ruyan seemed unprepared and seemed a little nervous. She took two steps forward in a panic, her hand holding the manuscript shaking.
The old man smiled: "Girl, don't be impatient, speak slowly."
After listening, Liu Ruyan breathed a sigh of relief slowly, and then said carefully: "A Confucian scholar is a kind of demeanor, a sentiment, and a posture, which is different from the world, different from the palace, walking in the world,
Not arrogant, not humble, behave appropriately, be humble and appropriate..."
Although Liu Ruyan's voice was low, he spoke clearly and coherently, and he spoke without interruption for a long time, which surprised everyone.
How could a little girl come up with so many words? How could a Confucian scholar be so specific?
"A true Confucian scholar should be comfortable to look at and think about pleasure. If you appreciate it carefully, you seem to see a humble and courteous scholar, facing the sea, with jade trees in the wind. Because he has lost all his reckless nature and is full of practical talents, he is
He has a bachelor's education hidden all over his body. His appearance is naturally not aggressive or arrogant, but gentle and gentle. He has no weight in his heart, and no matter how great his ability is, he cannot be refined..."
Liu Ruyan's words were eloquent, and the more she spoke, the more shocking it became. Even Xia Shang couldn't help but look at her with admiration. Is this what a daughter can say?
While everyone was puzzled, Liu Ruyan did not stop talking.
"Some people have a cold appearance, but their hearts are full of stubbornness, and they are cold and repulsive. But for people who are elegant at heart, even if they are dull by nature, even if they have a pig-like face, their hearts are bright and clear. The gentleness in their hearts is like the wind.
Nianjian, affectionate, and graceful when walking with sincerity. Just like the fragrance of flowers floating in the sharp wind, it carries a fragrance that everyone wants to pick up. Confucian scholars know that it is good to be humble, and they know how to use humility.
Love is exchanged for love. It doesn’t matter if a good man doesn’t fight with a woman, or if you let her be three feet tall. The Confucian scholar seems to have lost, but in fact he has won. He wins in his state of mind.”
The long speech lasted for thousands of words, and everyone in the room was listening attentively. It was an eye-opener today. I didn't expect that a little-known girl hiding in her boudoir would have such shocking insights.
Why is it called shocking?
Because Confucian scholars from ancient times to the present have lived in their own world and evaluated their own Confucianism and Taoism, but they have never heard of a young girl's fantasy about Confucian scholars.
What Liu Ruyan talks about is an ordinary girl's fantasy and longing for a Confucian scholar. It can be said that this is the first time in the world that the most perfect image of a Confucian scholar in a girl's mind is described in the most detail. After listening to it, it is amazing.
Ashamed, is there any man in the world who calls himself a Confucian who has achieved many of the things the girl described?
After Liu Ruyan finished speaking, there was no need for others to judge him. After a moment of silence, the old man spoke again: "The next one."
Xia Shang, Su Heng, and Lu Qin were left.
The answers of these three people are a bit interesting.
First of all, Xia Shang and Su Heng gave the same answer, and Lu Qin was also surprisingly similar. What was written on the paper was only one word different.
One is: Confucianism, what people need.
The second is: Confucianism is what people lack.
It turns out that the three people’s answers were almost the same. Now who should discuss it first?
Lu Qin and Xia Shang have some grudges, you can tell just by looking at Lu Qin's eyes.
Su Heng was a master who was good at checking things out. Seeing that there was a story between the two people, he smiled and stepped forward: "It's better for Mr. Su to tell you first." (To be continued)