Chapter 142 From the Heart to the Imperial Examination
Sitting under the pine eaves at night, sleeping in the bamboo pavilions at night.
When you are clear and weak, you should take medicine and go back to the mountains alone.
If you are not able to overcome your clumsy, you will not be able to get busy.
There is no need to practice Taoism, this is the entrance.
June 1st Spring is located south of Gushan, also known as Zhuge.
In the sixth year of Yuanyou of Emperor Zhezong of Song Dynasty, Su Dongpo and Master Huiqin cried together here.
Xu Yan accompanied Qian Dehong all the way and was very moved when he saw the "June 1st Spring Inscription" written by Su Shi.
"Climbing the Gushan Mountain and looking at Wu Yue, singing the joy in the mountains and drinking this water, then the remaining winds of the Lord may be seen in this spring."
Qian Dehong carried his hands on his back, and pointed at the bamboo in front of him and said, "Good disciple, Mr. Yangming used to learn bamboo from his mind, so you have no idea?"
Xu Yan smiled bitterly and said, "How can students compare with Mr. Yangming?"
"Mr. Yangming was exiled to Longchang and the environment was very harsh. He often asked himself a question, what would he do if the saint was in his environment."
Xu Yan thought for a moment and said, "This is a bit difficult. Mencius is an aristocrat, not to mention that he traveled around the country and received countless disciples. No one seemed to be as unlucky as Mr. Yangming."
"The saints just adapt to the environment."
Qian Dehong pointed out without hesitation.
"It was because Mr. Yangming realized this that he had the subsequent study of mind."
Xu Yan felt that Mr. Qian’s words made sense. He finally had the opportunity to discuss the study of the mind, so he naturally refused to let it go.
"Dare you ask your mentor Mr. Yangming how he views Zhu and Lu Xue?"
"Zhu Zi obtained the laws of nature through scriptures, and then implemented it. Lu Jiuyuan obtained the laws of nature through meditation, and then implemented it. Both of them believed that knowledge and action were in sequence. However, Mr. Yangming believed that knowledge and action were united. This is the biggest difference."
Qian Dehong explained in harmony.
"Don't Mr. Yangming also advocates meditation?"
Xu Yan asked.
"That's different. Lu Jiuyuan advocates meditation because he hopes to get the truth from his heart. Mr. Yangming advocates meditation because people are restless and impatient. He just hopes that people can calm down in this way. Therefore, Mr. Yangming and Lu Jiuyuan's mind are completely different."
After a brief pause, Qian Dehong continued: "Lu Jiuyuan advocates cultivation, and Zhu Zi focuses on knowledge. For Zhu, Lu is in vain to fight for right and wrong. Mr. Yangming neither denies Zhu Zi's statement nor is he hostile to Mr. Lu Xiangshan's mental studies. Mr. Yangming believes that Zhu Lu's similarities and differences should be viewed fairly."
Xu Yanruo has some understanding.
"So, what is the fastest way to learn Yangming Xinxue?"
"First, set your goals."
Qian Dehong talked happily.
"A student who does not want to be a saint is not a good student. If you want to learn thoroughly, you must make up your mind to be a saint."
"Second, study hard. Haven't you told you that there is a way to study hard in the mountains of books, and the sea of knowledge is endless. Only by studying hard can you improve your character."
"Third, correct mistakes. If you know your mistakes, you will be able to correct them. There is no greater good."
"Fourth, blame good. Friends should often persuade good things in a reproachful way."
Xu Yan nodded.
"The student understands."
"Good disciple, you are still far from enlightenment."
Qian Dehong smiled and said, "But it doesn't matter, you are still young and have time."
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After returning to Gushan Academy, Xu Yan began to study hard again.
But not long after, Mr. Qian, who was unwilling to be lonely, came over and insisted on giving Xu Yan a question.
The question he gave was very simple, with only four words: Young people are terrifying.
Just looking at the topic seems to be a great thing to praise the younger generation. In fact, it is not.
The title comes from "The Analects of Confucius Zihan": The younger generation is afraid, how can you know that the future is not as good as the present? It is forty-fifty and unknown to you, and this is not worth fearing.
The literal meaning of this question is so simple that Xu Yan even doubts why Mr. Qian asked such a question.
Could it be that it was hitting him?
Seeing Xu Yan's suspicious expression, Qian Dehong explained: "Young people are enough to accumulate knowledge and achieve virtue, which is sincere and terrifying. Therefore, Confucius is because he has a successful career. How can he know that those who have both virtue and talent in the future are not as good as me today. He is forty-fifty and unknown at all. Therefore, Confucius warns him that he is not as good as his youth, and is sad to be young until he is old."
really!
Xu Yan knew that Mr. Qian was about to start preaching.
It's really a headache!
Didn’t this argument for encouraging learning be said once in June 10, why did you come in different ways?
But Xu Yan couldn't refuse to listen.
After all, Mr. Qian is his mentor.
Since you can't refuse, you can only enjoy it.
Xu Yan took this opportunity to discuss and solve the problem with Mr. Qian, and then asked: "Dare you ask your teacher, how can you solve this problem?"
Qian Dehong was intrigued when he saw Xu Yan looking humbly for advice.
"A gentleman cherishes his incense and perseveres for several years, and for decades, he will surely achieve something after accumulating strength."
Chandon paused and then continued: "A saint who is young should have a successful conclusion and no warning."
Xu Yan savored it and exclaimed: "This is a great solution."
This is not Xu Yan's praise, it is really Qian Dehong's cleverness.
Most people see this topic from one point to solve it, and few people can throw out arguments dialectically like Mr. Qian.
For young people, success or failure is only a matter of one thought.
As for what exactly, we need to look at the analysis below.
Before I knew it, Mr. Qian put a trap and hooked you to read.
"Come on again. Today I will only talk about solving the problem."
Mr. Qian seemed to be excited and continued to ask: "A gentleman's ambition is not fulfilled."
Xu Yan thought that this topic was not biased.
The title of "Mencius" is: When flowing water is a thing, it is not enough to do without a full subject; when a gentleman's ambition is in the Tao, he will not achieve the principles.
"Good disciple, try to solve the problem."
Xu Yan thought for a moment and said, "A gentleman's learning is based on the Tao. If it is not accumulated or changed, it will not be formed. The way of a sage is large and has its foundation. Those who learn it must use it to be progressive and achieve success."
Qian Dehong nodded with satisfaction and said, "You have a good analysis. I will teach you how to solve the problem cleverly in this situation."
After a moment of pause, Qian Dehong said loudly: "About the creation of a gentleman's Tao, there is a order of his own. After he has made a seal, he will be the order of learning. Those who are determined to be Tao can not pay attention to this."
After hearing this, Xu Yan couldn't help but lit up his eyes.
The so-called creation of Tao refers to improving moral cultivation.
Wang Shouren once said in the Book of the Book of Changes: The ancient version of "The Great Learning" said that studying things is particularly important and creating Taoism. It also means that exploring the truth is like exploring the poverty of the nest, which means that it is achieved by the body.
Mr. Qian did not follow the problem, so he had a pattern, and took a unique approach, and chose to develop it from the perspective of "order".
This avoids being entangled in the explanation of a gentleman's ambition.
When more than half of the 100 people solve the questions like this, the examiner who has already seen the exam will have already seen it.
At this time, when I see an article with a novel angle, the reviewer must be moved and tears will fall, right?
It is not impossible to check and pass immediately.
After all, there are so many articles, if you continue reading them all, you will be so tired that you vomit blood.
A good start is half the success, which is a major skill for taking the imperial examination.
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Chapter completed!