Chapter 733: The unity of knowledge and action (the two are combined)
Although this banquet started in the evening.
But just after noon, Qian Gui arranged a carriage to send everyone into the palace.
Everyone got on the carriage in batches, and the entry speed was different depending on the arrangements.
For example, Taoist Wu Jie and Chu Ke were riding in a carriage going up.
Ding Xiaoyi naturally studied with Song Xing.
Zhang Gu and Qian Gui were in the same car, at the back.
As for Wang Gouzi, as the chef of this dinner, he was naturally one step ahead on horseback.
After getting on the carriage, Song Xingxue gently opened the window with his fingers and took a look outside. Looking at Qian Gui's busy figure, he couldn't help showing some doubts.
I muttered in my heart: "It's strange, I stole so many things, why doesn't this guy react at all??"
After all, those boxes of gold jewelry are considered priceless nowadays. No matter how rich Qian Gui is, he shouldn't have no reaction at all if several big boxes beside his bed are missing.
Seeing Qian Gui standing busy in the sun, Song Xingxue thought, maybe this guy was too busy and didn't notice for a while.
Song Xingxue explained to himself, and then without thinking too much, he turned around and saw Ding Xiaoyi holding the book given by Taoist Bu Jie, and at this moment, he was reading ten lines at a time.
Occasionally I would stop and think deeply for a long time, as if I was thinking about the issues written in the book.
Seeing how absorbed he was, Song Xingxue couldn't help but go over and take a look. Unfortunately, he didn't understand anything. He couldn't help but wonder: "Is this book really as magical as the Taoist priest said?"
However, Ding Xiaoyi ignored him at all, focusing entirely on this book.
Although the content of this hardcover version of "Selected Works of Mao Zedong" is not extensive, every paragraph and every word is thought-provoking.
No matter what the purpose was, at this moment he could not help but read it in depth.
Unknowingly, after reading the last page, Ding Xiaoyi slowly closed the book, closed his eyes, and carefully replayed the entire content of the book in his mind.
It's like savoring the exquisite tea leaves and savoring the lingering aroma of this dish in your mouth.
Wait until he opens his eyes and takes a look.
I noticed that it was almost getting dark outside in the afternoon.
After opening the curtain, he saw all the carriages waiting outside the palace gate.
"Stop looking, I've been waiting for two hours. If I had known it was so boring, I wouldn't have come." Song Xingxue lay aside, holding his mobile phone in his hand and playing a stand-alone game.
The old carriage was small and narrow, and the air was extremely stuffy. Anyone else would have gone crazy.
After saying this, Song Xingxue raised his head: "What is written in this book? I asked you just now, but you didn't even bother me!"
Ding Xiaoyi thought about the contents of the book and said calmly: "Eight words, knowledge and action unite."
"Unity of knowledge and action!" Song Xingxue nodded thoughtfully, and then couldn't help but look at him: "These are only four words? Where are the other four?"
In response to this, he smiled without saying a word and took Song Xingxue's hand, writing the remaining four words in his palm.
Immediately, I was enlightened.
I feel that these four words are really inappropriate to say.
“The unity of knowledge and action! It’s interesting.”
At this time, a whisper came from the carriage nearby, and the curtains of the carriage were opened.
A young man with black hair and a jade crown leaned half of his face out of the car window.
"I'm also very curious about the meaning of the remaining four words. I wonder if you can give me some advice."
After Ding Xiaoyi glanced at the man, he did not answer the other person's question. Instead, he asked: "From the looks of it, you are also attending the banquet tonight."
"I didn't want to come, but I couldn't disobey my teacher's orders, so I came here to join in the fun." The young man said with a smile.
"Oh, that's better than me. I don't want to come, but I have to come. It's hard to leave once I'm here. You think it's bad luck or not!" Ding Xiaoyi joked with a smile.
After listening to his words, the young man burst out laughing: "People live between heaven and earth. They seem to be above all things, but they are bound by their own rules. It is easier said than done to be free."
While the two were talking, the closed palace door finally opened slowly.
The carriages and horses began to move forward.
"Hey, it's about to begin. Wan Wei will go first and wait until tonight to talk to Brother Ding!"
The young man said as he slowly lowered the curtains.
"It turns out he is Luo Wanwei. I thought he had three heads and six arms."
Song Xingxue opened the window and looked at it, and said angrily: "Haha, what you say is better than what you sing. If you don't want to come here, you should get out as soon as possible."
After saying that, I whispered in my heart: "Just wait, when she comes, none of you can leave!"
I don’t know whether it was intentional or a coincidence, but Ding Xiaoyi’s carriage was arranged to be the last one before slowly entering the palace gate.
"Da da da……"
The wheels of the carriage crushed against the bluestone slab, making a crisp sound together with the horses' hooves.
In the distance, Ding Xiaoyi heard the lively noise outside.
He opened the car curtain and took a look, and saw that there was already a sea of people outside.
Various musical instruments were playing in the distance, and there were singers on both sides dancing to the sound of the music.
"Oh, that's the Confucian Zhang Fan!"
Under the crowd, from time to time someone looked at the celebrities from various families in front of the jade table in the palace.
Of course, the most popular one is the Confucian Zhang Fan.
Next was Sima Qing, but after the previous denigration from Luo Wanwei and others, it was clear that in the eyes of most people, this guy was the most hateful.
"Is that what he said, to strengthen centralization of power?"
"Yes, it's him!"
"Ah, shit!"
Everyone below was cursing in a low voice. Most people may not understand the Legalist thinking, but they all knew that if Sima Qing's words were followed, the tax burden paid by all businessmen would be doubled.
I could have avoided even a penny of the tax burden through various connections.
Although the people's scolding was low, it couldn't stand up to the large number of people, and the sound became louder in the chaos.
But Sima Qing was sitting at the table and had long been accustomed to such scoldings.
Compared with the persecution that Legalists suffered when the Qin State first implemented reforms, the point is nothing.
Just pediatrics.
And when Luo Wanwei walked out, everyone's eyes lit up. Whether they were men, women, old or young, they all looked at this military celebrity with anticipation.
"So young!!" Many people were surprised when they saw Luo Wanwei. In many people's minds, Luo Wanwei may be a middle-aged man.
But now I saw that he was only in his twenties, with red lips, white teeth, sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, and a dignified appearance.
Many young women and girls can't help but be fascinated by it.
It is hard to imagine that Luo Wanwei, who looked as thin as a scholar, was able to fight off a hundred hussars with fifty steps, causing heavy casualties and being unable to fight back.
How can anyone not admire him for being both civil and military?
In addition to the three people, there were Taoist Canwu Taoist, strategist Chu Ke, Zhang Gu, Ba family's Yuwen Ji, and even merchant Qian Gui, etc. were also commented on by everyone.
Of course, Qian Gui, who has been operating here for many years, is the most popular. After all, he speaks on behalf of the interests of all businessmen.
Just wait for Ding Xiaoyi to step off the carriage.
Everyone just glanced at it, but had no reaction.
It was only when he walked onto the stage and bowed his hands in salute to King Dayuezhi who was sitting above that everyone noticed Ding Xiaoyi.
"Who is this??" someone asked.
"I don't know." Everyone around him looked at each other, obviously very unfamiliar with Ding Xiaoyi.
It wasn't until someone with knowledge of the matter revealed that the reason why celebrities from various families gathered in Dayue Imperial City today was precisely because of this young man did everyone come to understand.
"Heroes come from young men!"
When some old people learned that Ding Xiaoyi alone had attracted the attention of celebrities from all over the Central Plains, they couldn't help but give a thumbs up.
I can't help but sigh in my heart that the Central Plains is, after all, a crouching tiger, hidden dragon, with outstanding people emerging one after another.
It is a pity that in recent years, the national strength of the Da Yuezhi has long been inferior to what it used to be.
After Ding Xiaoyi sat firmly on his seat, he immediately felt the unkind looks in Zhang Fan and Canwu's eyes.
Last time at Shudi Inn, Ding Xiaoyi used his strength to make the two of them very embarrassed. Later, he published a poem, which made them become this kid's stepping stone.
If it hadn't been for the various giants who later took action to eliminate the influence of the poem step by step, that poem might still be spoken and recited by people today.
After being led by this kid last time, the two of them had already made up their minds. No matter what happened this time, they would keep tight to each other and never give this kid a chance to breathe.
"Borrowed it, borrowed it..."
Of course, Song Xingxue and Informal Taoists cannot go on stage together, but they can stand close to each other and watch.
"Old Taoist, do you think this kid can do it?"
Looking at Ding Xiaoyi sitting at the end of the table, Song Xingxue couldn't help but feel deeply worried about him. After all, this boy was illiterate.
He may not be able to tell clearly who Zhuangzi and Laozi are.
"Believe him!"
In fact, Taoist Bu Jie was unsure, but he firmly believed that the contents of that sacred book would surely shock everyone present.
"It is said that the Central Plains is vast and rich in resources. It is the glory of the Dayue Kingdom to invite all the famous experts to gather today. It just so happens that I also want to hear what you guys say about how to strengthen the country and give you some guidance for the future of the Dayue clan."
Big Moon King shook his fat figure and finished speaking to everyone, while raising his wine glass to indicate that everyone could start drinking.
Seeing this, Sima Qing's eyes flashed and he stood up to speak.
"Strengthening a country is not a test paper, nor is it just rhetoric on paper!"
However, before Sima Qing could speak, he suddenly heard someone behind him speaking first.
When I looked back, it was Ding Xiaoyi.
Seeing the target actually coming to his door, Sima Qing immediately sneered and said, "How come you, who are robbers, want to come and talk about state affairs?"
As soon as this statement came out, everyone burst into laughter.
But Ding Xiaoyi didn't respond to him, instead his eyes sparkled.
He was reading [Mao Xuan] all the way.
This is a very old book, but the content in it has never become outdated.
Compare the current chaotic alliance with the Yi people who are highly open to technology and psychic abilities.
It was like he was holding back thousands of words in his heart and wanted to shout them out.
When it was time to speak out, I couldn't hold back these words anymore.
Ignoring the roar of laughter from the crowd, Ding Xiaoyi looked solemn and said loudly: "Where the country is, there is the home. If the country is destroyed, the family will not survive. I dare to ask what is the country and what is the home!"
"A country, a country, naturally the king is the country and the people are the home!"
Zhang Fan stood up, straightened his clothes, and responded with a relaxed expression.
As soon as these words came out, everyone praised him.
But Ding Xiaoyi watched with cold eyes, and only waited for everyone's voices to fall before he said, "You know where the country is, but do the people know it?"
Zhang Fan frowned, but he heard Taoist Canwu on the side speak: "The best is like water, and the people are like water. Water is a living stream, and a country is a pool."
"Hmph, if the people don't recognize the country, how can it be called a country?"
Ding Xiaoyi looked at him with a sneer.
This made Master Canwu startled. Just when he was about to defend himself, Ding Xiaoyi didn't even give him a chance to ask questions.
Luo Wanwei turned around and looked at the soldier: "You asked me on the carriage what the unity of knowledge and action means, and I'll tell you!"
Luo Wanwei's eyes widened when he heard this, and he said to himself: "I obviously asked what the last four words are, who asked you this?"
But this is exactly where Ding Xiaoyi is insidious.
As soon as these words came out, everyone was startled, and subconsciously looked at Luo Wanwei with many doubts in their eyes.
This hasn't even started yet, but you are already communicating with the other party, as if you haven't won the argument yet.
Luo Wanwei obviously noticed this, but Ding Xiaoyi spoke so fast that it was too late for him to defend himself.
"Knowledge mainly refers to people's moral consciousness and thoughts. Action mainly refers to people's moral practices and practical actions. The so-called unity of knowledge and action means that the two agree."
"What does this have to do with a powerful country? I think you are just messing around and making no sense!" Yuwen Ji of the Ba family looked at him with a dark face.
Because of Xiang Jiang's relationship, even though Zhang Gu tried his best to beautify Xiang Jiang's defeat in the book.
But everyone in the know knows what's going on.
He went out personally this time just to find an opportunity to kill Ding Xiaoyi in the Western Region.
Hearing this, Ding Xiaoyi turned around and walked towards Yuwen Ji with long strides. With every step he took, the aura on his body became stronger and stronger. The strong sense of oppression immediately made Yuwen Ji feel like he was facing a formidable enemy.
He knew in his heart that this thief Ding Xiaoyi was difficult to deal with, but he didn't expect that this kid's strength actually made him feel pressured.
"You ask me, what does this have to do with a powerful country?"
"If the people don't know the country, what does the country's destruction have to do with them? Since it has nothing to do with it, how can they fight for the country?
Only when knowledge and action are unified, and people deeply understand and love their country, will they work hard for the rise of the country, and will the country's vitality be long-lasting."
The more Ding Xiaoyi talked, the more excited he became. He had tried his best to streamline the core of [Mao's Selection] by as much as possible.
In fact, if he had not considered his current situation, he would have wanted to shout out the slogan "Long live communism!" after the unity of knowledge and action.
After hearing Ding Xiaoyi's words, Sima Qing, who was originally targeting Ding Xiaoyi the most, suddenly stiffened.
Of course he could understand the meaning of unity of knowledge and action.
It can even be said that he was the one who felt the deepest feelings among the people present, just because he had heard eight other words on the battlefield: "Jiujiu Lao Qin, let's fight against the national calamity together!"
Battle of Lam Tin.
The Qin Kingdom was in danger. The King of Qin personally ordered the generals to hold their swords high on the platform. Ministers filed in. Tens of thousands of soldiers lined up under the terrace, knelt down and shouted: "Jiujiu, old Qin, let's fight against the national calamity together."
I was still young that time, but I remembered it clearly. Those eight words were like a brand, deeply ingrained in my bone marrow.
The unity of knowledge and action, these four simple words, express the key to a country's rejuvenation. At this time, Sima Qing couldn't help but cheer in his heart.
But at the same time, the look in Ding Xiaoyi's eyes was filled with murderous intent.
This person is best used by the Qin State. If he cannot... he will be killed!
“Each school’s knowledge is profound and profound, and there is a word or word that covers astronomy and geography, but I dare to ask if there is anything that the common people can learn and understand.
Since the people don't understand you, why should they support you?
The unity of knowledge and action is to let the people know the country and understand the rise and fall of the country. Every man is responsible!!"
The whole place fell silent instantly, everyone was shocked by Ding Xiaoyi's last words.
Zhang Gu's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, his face flushed, and he wanted to dance and scream: "It's appeared, it's appeared, the golden words that I have been waiting for have finally appeared."
"Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of a country!" He kept whispering this sentence in his mouth, and his hand was writing like a god.
Hearing a "bang..." sound, I accidentally broke the wine glass on the table, but I didn't know it. I was writing in a hurry, and I was dripping wet when I wrote it.
Immediately, he saw the informal Taoist pick up a brick, hit a fat and wealthy businessman next to him on the head, and yelled: "Well said"
In an instant, bursts of screams erupted from the originally quiet crowd.
Fate of the nation, everyone is responsible.
This simple sentence will cheer up any passionate man.
Ding Xiaoyi calmed down and after redoing his seat, facing the cheers from around him, he still felt a little unfinished.
This paragraph is just the most basic layer of the [Mao Selection].
The rest of what he said was not that he didn't dare to say it, but that it was inappropriate.
You can't tell the Great Moon King present that if you want to do this, you must go deep into the people, understand the people, and finally become a common people, right?
If he really said it, I guess Dayue King would definitely have a falling out with him.
Fortunately, even if it was just scratching the surface, he believed it would be enough to deal with these few.
Suddenly, Zhang Fan and others looked at each other.
The cheers from the audience were already earth-shattering.
Ding Xiaoyi used the simplest metaphors to tell the most complicated secrets, which even a fool standing below could understand.
The most hateful thing is to end it by throwing out a resonant sentence afterwards and making everyone excited.
People are just trying to attract others.
This is good, just throw the king into the fire!
How can we answer this? Who will answer this question?
Perhaps with the strength of Zhang Fan and others, if they talk about something in-depth, they can compete with Ding Xiaoyi.
But the problem is, you speak too deeply, who can understand it?
By the time you finish speaking, the people below have already fallen asleep.
For a moment, Zhang Fan looked at Taoist Canwu, who then looked at Sima Qing.
Sima Qing drank with his head down completely.
As for the Ba family's Yuwen Ji, he was completely confused.
In contrast, Luo Wanwei and Chu Ke looked indifferent. After all, they didn't make a sound from the beginning to the end, so they were still okay in terms of face.
But it is no longer realistic to expect them to compete with Ding Xiaoyi.
Just when it's about to end.
King Dayue, who is very good at being a good person, waved his long sleeves and said: "Well said, let's dance and play music!!"
Suddenly bursts of music sounded, and the flames in everyone's hearts finally calmed down.
A fat businessman in the crowd covered his head and looked for the culprit who slapped him.
However, the informal Taoists had long been hiding aside.
As the banquet began, the maids came forward with plates and brought the first main course to the table. Everyone sniffed it from a distance, and instantly their mouths were flowing out unconsciously: "It smells so good.