NOVEL NEXT Chapter 86
Wow——
When these words came out, the whole audience was shocked, and no one could sit still.
Song Zhen was amused. The "Four Sentences of Hengqu" by Zhang Zai, a great scholar in the Northern Song Dynasty, couldn't calm you down?
After Wang Zhe heard these words, he couldn't help but tremble.
"Establish a mind for heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the people, inherit the unique knowledge of the past sages, and open peace for all generations."
This sentence was like a bolt from the blue, as if hot water was poured down from head to toe, making his blood boil instantly!
So, this is the ultimate mission of scholars?
Everyone suddenly became clear, and the smoke on the road ahead completely dissipated, leaving only unshakable faith.
That's right!
Heaven and earth have no mind, but take living things as their mind. The wise teach without distinction, so that all things can live in peace. This is the heart of heaven and earth;
Establishing righteousness, shaping and strengthening the moral code, and teaching people to distinguish right from wrong, this is the way of life;
Explaining the classics, promoting benevolence, practicing etiquette, and inheriting the lost knowledge, this is the inheritance of the orthodoxy;
All people and things are brothers, and all return to benevolence. Wherever the heart goes, it is good, and the benefits will be spread to the world.
Confucius said: "There is no distinction in teaching", love and help the masses, so that everyone can receive education and cultivate their character, what a great dream.
However, from ancient times to the present, how many people can really do this?
Wang Zhe's thoughts were instantly opened. If, in this era, it was our Taiyuan Wang family who did it?
Isn't that another way to leave a name for eternity?
And this time, it's not an individual, but the whole family!
Wang Zhe realized it!
His eyes looking at Song Zhen gradually softened, and he put his previous rude behavior behind him.
"This boy is talented and has a kind heart. If..."
Song Zhen continued: "There are many ways to leave a name in history. Undoubtedly, writing a peerless article and letting future generations recite it is one of the ways."
"Loving the people and pleading for the people is the second way."
"A person of great virtue does great good things, which is the third way."
Song Zhen smiled and said: "But, how many people can really do the above points?"
"The ancients spared no effort in learning, and the work of young people was completed in old age. What you learn from books is always shallow, and you must practice it to know it."
"And Huaiying is a practitioner." Song Zhen slapped the table heavily, "How dare you laugh at him for not being able to write poems? Decadent scholars can only show off their literary talent. In the face of the people's miserable lives, do you think reciting a few poems can bring peace to the world?"
"Put down the books in your hands and learn to enter the society. Maybe you will find that this world is not as beautiful as you imagined."
Deafening!
Especially with the sentence "What you learn from books is always shallow, and you must practice it yourself to know it thoroughly.", it's a blast!
The collective thoughts of the Jinyang Wang family were destroyed, and they reflected on their previous behavior of despising Di Renjie. Was it really a problem?
Some people blushed and lowered their heads.
It is true that Di Renjie did not have a talent for poetry, but he had always been pleading for the people. Instead of singing "zhihuzheya" at home all day like them, thinking that they had made a great contribution.
Why do you look down on people who can't write poetry? Yes, your poetry can indeed be famous for thousands of years, but a good official can be remembered by future generations.
The old man sitting in the main seat slowly stood up with the help of the maid.
"Sir, what is your name?"
"I am Song Zhen, with the courtesy name Shouzheng. By the way, I don't dare to be a sir."
Everyone was shocked. Did they call him sir? Such a great courtesy?
"Okay, okay, okay!" The old man walked down, leaning on his cane and looking up at him.
"Then what do you think, what kind of changes should our Jinyang Wang family make?"
"Don't ask me, I think you know better than me what you can do? What should you do? How to do it?"
The old man's turbid eyes flashed with a different light, and he asked in a hoarse voice: "If, in the future, Jinyang Wang family needs you, I wonder if you can help?"
"Yes."
"Good." The old man smiled and nodded, he turned around and waved.
Wang Zhe understood and immediately shouted: "Serve the food!"
......
In the evening, Song Zhen was strongly asked by Jinyang Wang family to stay overnight, and a superior private room was arranged for him.
On the other side, Wang Zhe and several other middle-aged men stood in front of the old man with their heads down.
The old man took a sip of tea, and then said: "What do you think of what happened tonight?"
The other three middle-aged men were all praising Song Zhen's great talent and virtue.
But Wang Zhe was different. He replied: "My ancestor, Song Shouzheng's words have enlightened us. I personally think that we can start to open the Wang Family Academy in Jinyang County and its surrounding areas."
"There is no distinction between the classes in education. This is not just talk. As Song Shouzheng said, what you learn from books is shallow. You must practice it yourself to know it. In the past, WangThe family only conducts teaching within the clan and does not go deep into the society. Our vision is too narrow. "
The old man smiled with relief: "Suzhi, what you said makes sense. I'll leave this matter to you."
"Thank you, ancestor!"
The other three were stunned. Oh no, if they had known that, they would have said so. Such a good thing was snatched away by Wang Zhe.
This is a good thing that will benefit future generations! Who doesn't want to get a share of it?
Unexpectedly, Wang Zhe took the initiative to invite: "Ancestor, I can't handle such a big thing alone. I hope that you brothers can help me."
The smile in the old man's eyes became even more intense. Wang Zhe has such a great plan and such a broad mind. It seems that he can handle the big task.
......
It just so happens that tomorrow is a holiday, so Song Zhen asked Tian Qi to bring Song Ruoshui over.
"Zi'an, do you want to improve your Cuju skills? Why don't we go to the water together? "I don't have time. I want to establish my mind for the world, my life for the people, inherit the lost knowledge of the past saints, and bring peace to the world."
Fuck! You learn very fast.
Unexpectedly, Wang Bo's mother asked him to put down the book, and told him "to know this, you must practice it yourself", and asked him to play with the teacher.
Little Wang Bo was reluctant, but there was no way, this was his mother's order.
Several people came to a small river, Song Zhen took off his clothes very quickly and jumped in.
Song Zhen's body was shocked, and he was cold! It was a mistake.
Song Zhen quickly climbed up and asked if there was any hot spring nearby.
"No." Little Wang Bo squatted aside and read a book, without raising his head.
As a result, he was picked up by Song Zhen and thrown into the water.
"Help, help! "Little Wang Bo struggled hard in the water and choked several times.
Song Zhen shouted on the shore: "Relax your body! The more you struggle, the faster you sink!"
Little Wang Bo's face tightened after hearing this, and he took a deep breath to calm his restless heart.
Soon, he found that he was floating?
Hey, interesting.
Song Zhen followed him into the water and let Little Wang Bo overcome his fear of water first.
After a few days, Little Wang Bo could walk in the water and was initially familiar with water.
Then, Song Zhen began formal teaching.
"Next, I'm going to teach you a move, dog paddle swimming."
Little Wang Bo tilted his head and asked: "Why is it called dog paddle?"
"It's very simple, because dogs swim like this."
"......"