Whether it is the identity of the leader of Guanlong or the status of "the first hero of Zhenguan", since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Changsun Wuji has always been surrounded by people and honored wherever he goes, especially in every home he visits. The central door is wide open and you are greeted by the steps. When have you ever encountered such a desolate scene?
Over the years, he has rarely gone to anyone's house. Now he made an exception. Not only was he not given the privilege of opening the middle door, he couldn't even enter the main hall. He was only received in the study...
Linghu Xiuji felt the anger under Changsun Wuji's calm expression, and felt a little uneasy in his heart. Although Changsun Wuji was no longer a powerful official in the past two years, his power was still there, especially for the children of Guanlong like them. , even more in awe.
Deep down, we can’t help complaining about our father. No matter what we think in our hearts, why should we embarrass our grandson Wuji in face?
After all, he just got slapped in the face...
He bent over, lowered his head, pushed open the study door with one hand, and said respectfully: "Mr. Zhao, please."
Changsun Wuji said nothing and walked into the study with a cold face.
In the study, Linghu Defen stood in front of the desk. When he saw Changsun Wuji coming in, he raised his hands and saluted, saying: "The Duke of Zhao has come to my humble abode, and the flowers are shining brightly. You are truly a rare visitor."
Changsun Wuji took two steps forward, returned the courtesy, and said with a smile on his face but not on his face: "It's not necessarily that the plum blossoms bring glory, it's the arrival of an evil guest, right?"
Linghu Defen laughed heartily, held Changsun Wuji's hand, came to sit on the chair in front of the window, and said with emotion: "I am old and no longer useful. Back then, His Majesty ordered me to compile the history books of the school. , I often stay awake for three to five days, but I am still full of energy and not tired. Now I have only been at my desk for two days, and my muscles and bones are weak and my energy is low. I am afraid that my death is not far away."
Changsun Wuji frowned, looked at the bamboo slips and classics in the room, and said casually: "Don't say that, Mr. Pengcheng is strong and knowledgeable. We, the disciples of Guanlong, all hope to listen to the teachings and make progress, but you are Our Guanlong's Dinghai Shenzhen."
"Pengcheng County Duke" is the title of Linghu Defen...
At this time, the maid served the tea, but Linghu Defen waved her away, leaving Linghu Xiuji alone in the study.
Inviting Changsun Wuji to drink tea, he sighed and said: "In life, the grass and trees will eventually die. It's just that leopards leave their skins when they die, and people leave their names when they die. If you can leave a work during your lifetime, it will be read by future generations. Respect, what's the harm in dying? I am now in my dying years, and I can't care about the affairs of the family or the future of my descendants. I only hope that I can compile "Book of Zhou" into a book and pass it on to future generations. This life is enough. In addition, those He's just a slut, and I don't want to waste any time on him anymore."
Changsun Wuji picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea, feeling a little annoyed.
This old fox, even before he said anything, he had already blocked the flow of conversation...
Putting down the tea cup, he considered it and said: "As the saying goes, a family with an old man is like a treasure. Mr. Pengcheng is old and strong, and has great prestige. It is the right time to teach the children and guide the younger ones. We, the children of Guanlong, all respect you very much. If you want to enter your door and learn Confucian classics, you must not be lazy and enjoy your leisure time, otherwise you may chill the hearts of all the disciples of Guanlong."
Linghu Defen said with a smile: "Everyone will grow old, everyone will die. No one can jump out of the three realms or enter the five elements. Life and death are the laws of the universe. Who has not grown old one day? Young people nowadays Maybe I have some complaints, but when I get old and weak, and my energy is hard to save, I will probably understand my difficulties. Come, come, have tea."
Pour tea for Changsun Wuji with his own hands.
Changsun Wuji thanked him quickly and said sincerely: "Pengcheng's high public morals and high respect are actually the strong foundation of Guanlong Zhongzhong. The so-called old man has his ambitions for thousands of miles. You are now closed in, only for your own reputation, writing books and preaching. It would be a bit cold for future generations to ignore the entire Guanlong future. After all, the Linghu family is what it is today, which is also the result of Guanlong's unity and hand in hand. How can we not give something for what we gained back then?"
The tone was somewhat aggressive.
Linghu Defen has experienced honor and disgrace in his life, and has seen too many honors and slanders. How could he be so easily deceived by Changsun Wuji's words?
He said with a smile: "Trying to reach Mount Tai to cross the North Sea, people say 'I can't', which means you can't do it sincerely."
This sentence comes from "Mencius", which means that if a person is asked to hold Mount Tai under his arm and jump over the sea, the person says: "I can't do it." It's not that I don't do it, but that I really can't do it.
The intention of rejection was clearly revealed, and he no longer bothered to use delaying and perfunctory tactics. It was tantamount to drawing a clear line with Changsun Wuji.
Changsun Wuji looked cold and said calmly: "You are a warrior only if you know something cannot be done but do it. Pengcheng Gong has the reputation of Guanlong and is a virtuous man at a young age. He should set an example for the younger generations. If you know it is difficult, retreat , It is difficult to give up but easy to take, I am afraid it will make people discouraged and lose the spirit of indomitable spirit."
"Know that you can't do something, but do it." This is the saying in "The Analects of Confucius".
What does "can't" mean? If you know you can't but still move forward bravely, that is the real famous official. If you know the difficulties and then shrink back and give up, then you will be Guanlong's sinner in the future.
The smile on Linghu Defen's face also faded. He took a sip of tea and said slowly: "I would like to honor the teachings of Xiangxu and express the righteousness of filial piety and brotherhood. Those who are awarded white will live up to the road."
This is again the discourse of Mencius.
"Xu" means school. The school in the Shang Dynasty was called "Xu" and the school in the Zhou Dynasty was called "Xiu".
If we set up school education conscientiously and teach the people the principle of honoring their parents repeatedly, the gray-haired old people will no longer run on the road carrying things on their backs or carrying things on their shoulders.
I am already seventy or eighty years old, and you still use this kind of words to coerce me. After all, I am also your elder. Earlier you said that I am virtuous and respected. Do you still know the slightest bit of filial piety?
The two went back and forth, quarreling with each other.
Changsun Wuji was choked badly and realized that he had made a mistake.
Confucian scholars these days have always advocated "debate". Two great Confucian scholars often meet and explain their ideas and ideas in an attempt to convince the other party.
As one of the few great scholars in the world, Linghu Defen's attainments in this area are almost unparalleled. However, it is extremely stupid for him to try to argue over words in this area.
After a few words, he was accused of "disobeying filial piety"...
Frowning his brows, Changsun Wuji said to Linghu Xiuji, who was standing on one side with his hands tied, "I have important matters to discuss with Duke Pengcheng. Please help Dalang guard the door to prevent outsiders from hearing."
Linghu Xiuji knew that he was trying to get away from him, so he hurriedly bowed in response, retreated to the door, closed the door with his backhand, and stood under the warm sun in front of the door, his thoughts whirling.
He is his father's eldest son and is destined to become the head of the Linghu family in the future. Therefore, his father has been cultivating him over the years. He asks for his opinion on big and small matters in the family and never hides anything.
Therefore, in his opinion, it was unnecessary for Changsun Wuji to send him away. Even if it was an important and secret matter, how could his father not tell him about it afterwards?
It's so mysterious, I don't know what's going on...
He stood in the warm sunshine in front of the study door and stretched his legs and legs. He looked around for no one, then turned sideways and put his ear against the door. He listened carefully for a long time, but he could only hear vague voices and could not distinguish what was said. What's the matter? I was anxious in my heart, but I could only endure it.
Half an hour later, there was a sound from the door.
Linghu Xiuji quickly looked aside and saw the door open from the inside, and Changsun Wuji strode out with a round face full of anger.
Behind him, Linghu Defen's slow voice sounded in the study: "Mr. Zhao Guo, please go slowly. I won't send you far."
Changsun Wuji snorted angrily: "Mr. Pengcheng, don't be polite, I can't afford it!"
Linghu Xiuji was shocked, was this a quarrel?
He quickly followed and asked in a low voice: "Why don't you sit down for a while, Duke Zhao? I have ordered my servants to prepare a banquet, so you might as well have a drink to show your face."
Changsun Wuji kept walking and snorted coldly: "Forget it, how can I afford to drink the wine from your Linghu family?"
Linghu Xiuji shrank his neck and did not dare to say anything.
After sending Changsun Wuji out of the door and watching him get on the carriage and drive away, he quickly turned back to the study. Seeing his father sitting at the desk in a daze, he couldn't help asking eagerly: "Why did my father have such an affair with Duke Zhao?" quarrel?"
In his opinion, everyone is of the same lineage as Guanlong. Even if their ideas conflict and their positions are different, there is no shame.
Linghu Defen sighed, shook his head, and sighed: "The trees want to be quiet, but the wind doesn't stop..."
Then he refused to say another word.
Linghu Xiuji was confused. He didn't know what his father and Changsun Wuji were talking about, let alone why the two quarreled...
