Most of the big guys became famous at a young age because they were very impressive when they were young and showed considerable talent.
Cheng Yi and his elder brother studied under Mr. Lianxi Zhou Dunyi and Shao Yong. Following the famous teachers, they also gained knowledge and vision higher than ordinary people.
When he came to the capital at the age of eighteen, he immediately did one thing. As a student, he wrote to the emperor, pleading to abolish secularism and keep kingly principles at heart.
Of course, this was not taken seriously by the emperor, but it shows Cheng Yi's ambition.
Later, Cheng Yi entered the Imperial Academy and became a disciple of Hu Yuan.
At that time, Hu Yuan came up with a topic: What kind of theory did Yan Zi like to learn?
Cheng Yi said in the article.
When a gentleman learns, he must first understand his mind, know what he wants to cultivate, and then work hard to achieve it. This is called self-understanding and sincerity, so he must learn with all his heart. If you use your heart to understand your nature and act sincerely, you are a sage.
This article was praised by Hu Yuan.
Confucianism was originally a study of transcendence, but as mentioned in Mingcheng's theory, Confucianism also turned into the Confucian theory of "knowing one's mind and seeing one's nature".
After Zhang Yue heard this, he understood why he was praised by Hu Yuan for saying that he was "sincere" in the university.
It turns out that this is the time calling us.
Of course, this theory has been criticized by many people, just as later generations criticized Neo-Confucianism for the same reason, thinking that Neo-Confucianism is similar to Buddhism and Laoism. Is this what Confucius originally meant by turning Confucianism from a worldly study into a worldly study?
But here’s the problem? Why is the Neo-Confucian Society supported by so many Confucian leaders?
Confucianism is a study of the world, but everyone should know some studies of the world in order to seek spiritual comfort. Ordinary people can seek religious needs, but what about scholar-officials? Don't you think that the child is speechless and the strange power is confusing?
What are the consequences of Confucianism abandoning the study of transcendence? Lost 'market'.
No matter how good a theory is, it must first ensure its survival.
Therefore, Neo-Confucianism has taken on the task of updating Confucianism. Even if there are some flaws, they can only be solved by later generations. One generation only serves one generation.
What are the consequences if you don't update? Confucianism only has time to shout slogans.
For example, the scholar-bureaucrats in the Eastern Jin Dynasty all studied metaphysics and Confucianism together. Confucianism was the official guiding ideology and the code of conduct for joining the world, and had to be learned. Metaphysics is self-study by scholar-bureaucrats. Because they like to learn it or they can't bear to see your Sima family playing with famous teachers, let's learn something else. So what is the essence of metaphysics? Put aside specific matters and focus on the theory of ontology.
Many people ridiculed Confucian scholars for ruining the country with their empty talk, but the empty talk of metaphysics in the Wei and Jin Dynasties was the real empty talk.
As for the study of Mingti in metaphysics, it is also divided into "Chong You" and "Gui Wu". This is just like the dispute between Wang Xue's "Four Beings" and "Four Nothings".
So the question is, are you willing to discuss the study of ontology's "being and non-being" under the worldly Confucianism, or under the category of transcendent metaphysics?
Those who are extremely smart can have the "Four Nothings", and those who are extremely stupid can have the "Four Haves". However, most people in the world are similar, the only difference is that those who are smarter and those who are more stupid are more stupid.
Most people know themselves through practice (Shi Gong Ge Wu), but they can also recognize their 'new self' and then practice (Shi Gong Ge Wu). This is an alternating process, not a one-touch success. process.
Therefore, when the university talks about being close to the people, Cheng Yi translated it as "new people".
Become a new people and renew the people. That is to say, 'New every day, new every day'.
As long as you study hard and work hard to update, you will be a 'new you' every day.
Zhang Yue and Cheng Yi discussed this in Zhaishe all night.
The discussion lasted until midnight. Zhang Yue was already sleepy. Just as he was about to close his eyes, Lu Yi pulled him up with new thoughts and started the discussion again. This was repeated several times, and Zhang Yue almost didn't sleep all night.
Cheng Yi is indeed as "extraordinarily smart" as Shao Yong said. Compared with Zhang Yue, he is only inferior to Zhang Yue in terms of "vision". However, the boss is always so unkind. If it weren't for the fact that he is 'Cheng Zi' (the boss can't afford to offend him), Zhang Yue would have been angry earlier.
By the second day, Zhang Yue already had panda eyes.
But Cheng Yi looked in high spirits. At this moment, he could smell birds singing everywhere outside the window, and there seemed to be chicks trying to cry for the first time. Cheng Yi opened the window.
But at the turn of spring and summer, the bright sunshine was shining into the studio, making people unable to open their eyes.
Zhang Yue, who hadn't slept well all night, blocked the sun with his hands and was about to go back to sleep when he heard Cheng Yi saying to the rising sun, "I've heard the truth!"
Everyone in the studio shook their heads.
As the saying goes, it is better to sleep than to listen to the Tao in the morning.
Everyone was kept up all night by the two of you, okay?
But the more surprising thing is yet to come. On this day, Yi immediately went to find Li Gou, who was in charge of the Imperial College, and bluntly stated that he planned to give up his status as a Taixue student and return to his hometown to study knowledge. Yes, he planned to drop out of school.
But this matter was stopped by Li Gou. Cheng Yi was one of his most admired students. How could he suddenly drop out of school?
No future? No more imperial examinations?
How can this be done?
Li Gou asked again and again, but Cheng Yi said: "The reason why Han Tuizi established Shi Lao and respected the university, Mencius, is because although Shi Lao is mysterious, it is not enough to bring peace to the people and bring peace to the world. I really can't bear the abandonment of Confucianism. ."
If it were any other imperial student, Li Gou would definitely sneer at him, but who is Cheng Yi?
Hu Yuan was a student of Zhou Dunyi, and both of them favored him. Although his poetry was not excellent, in terms of strategy, he was the best student in Taixue.
When Hu Yuan read his article, he was so impressed that he not only ranked him first, but also awarded him the title of "virgin scholar".
The title of virtuous scholar has no practical meaning and is similar to the first-class honorary title among imperial students. However, during the Imperial College Interpretation Examination, the examiner will take a high look at it as appropriate.
So just when Hu Yuan retired and returned to his hometown to recuperate, Cheng Yi dropped out of school. Wasn't this a slap in the face?
Li Gou was an arrogant person, but at this moment he could only persuade him: "The examination will be held in July. You might as well leave after the examination."
Cheng Yi said resolutely: "The purpose of interpreting the examination is to serve as an official, but becoming an official is just a temporary law, but it is not as good as setting the heart for eternity as the foundation! Therefore, the student has made up his mind to leave."
After hearing what Cheng Yi said, Li Gou also appreciated it from the bottom of his heart. It is the style of scholars of our generation to be indifferent to fame.
But then he thought about it, Cheng Yi was gone, and his face was completely gone. He didn't leave early or late, but he just chose the time when Hu Yuan left Taixue.
Li Gou still tried to persuade him a few words, but it was not enough to dispel Cheng Yi's determination. Li Gou had no choice but to watch such a good young man drop out of Taixue.
Li Gou was immediately a little angry, but then he thought about it, maybe there were other reasons? Or is it because of someone?
Of course, Zhang Yue didn't know that Cheng Yi had dropped out of school.
In the afternoon, it was the Yangzhengzhai banquet.
The location was chosen to be in Fantai, and the Taipei students first went together to enjoy the spring scenery of Fantai.
The spring scenery of Fantai is one of the eight scenic spots in Bianjing.
But I saw the Tianqing Temple tower hundreds of feet high, connected with the colorful clouds on the horizon, and the whole stage was filled with beautiful spring scenery. In the center of Fantai is the Tianqing Temple Pagoda. The nine floors from bottom to top are carved with Buddha statues, which are lifelike like mountains. Under the tower are thousands of red apricot leaves that look like fire.
The river winds around Fantai, the poplar smoke lingers on the bank, and the green trees are green on a sunny day. Look at the Tianqing Temple and the ancient temple, and listen to the sound of the Sanskrit bells. It is a beautiful scenery.
As for many residents of Bianjing, they went out and went on outings. Many people carried wine and food, giving a scene of prosperity, singing and dancing.
Zhang Yue felt relaxed and happy when he saw this scene. It was a pleasant thing to go out for an outing in such a peaceful season. He was walking on the stage wearing a thin long gown. In his heart he felt the freshness of entering Imperial College and the pride of having just become the proud son of heaven. He was already feeling drunk when the spring breeze blew, but he hoped that this moment would always be in his heart. .
All the imperial students were also sitting under the red apricot tree. On the tree, the oriole was singing softly, the young swallow was trying to spread its wings, and Zhang Yue was sitting under the tree.
Food and wine had already been prepared for the students to enjoy. It was just after the Buddha Bathing Festival, and it was the time when the 72 main stores in Tokyo started to sell boiled wine.
Zhang Yue tasted the new wine in his mouth, and the table was covered with royal peaches. Plum. Golden apricot. Ringo and other seasonal fruits.
Zhang Yue took a sip of the new wine and took another bite of the royal peach. Hearing the crisp sound of the royal peach, the juice was sweet in his mouth.
Zhang Yue thought this was the life of a Taipei student, but he didn't expect that more exciting things were yet to come.
After a while, I saw two prostitutes in gorgeous clothes coming under the tree.
Seeing this, Zhang Yue immediately sat up straight and couldn't help but thought, although this banquet was for him and Huang Haoyi to get married, it was too warm.
Zhang Yue also understood that for Song Dynasty officials and imperial students to openly engage in prostitution, not only was there no problem, it was also a romantic act.
For example, the stories that the great writer Ouyang Xiu, Su Shi and prostitutes had to tell could be written into several books.
As for imperial students having banquets with prostitutes, it is also a must. Even if you don't invite them, other houses will think you have no class.
As for the Taixue prostitutes in every fast, there is a set of procedures. The Zhai Ji Zheng (the initiator of the banquet) must post a post, and then stamp it with the Zhai seal. The three elements of the time, place and person of the banquet must be written on the post, and then please invite The other party arrives.
Moreover, the prostitutes hired by the Imperial College students were not private prostitutes like Yulian, but official prostitutes from the government.
Official prostitutes are generally better than private prostitutes. They must not only please people with their beauty, but also know how to play music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry and poetry.
The two prostitutes were of average appearance and had extraordinary conversational skills. Zhang Yue couldn't help but take a look at their feet as he did in the countryside, but he saw that one of them had bound feet and the other didn't.
After all, not every man in the Song Dynasty liked foot binding, but the first-class custom was on the rise, and it was not as severe as in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
But Zhang Yue also knows what's the point of a group of grown men sitting and chatting. It's fun to drink and talk about geniuses with two good-looking women nearby.
When the prostitutes sat down and chatted, everyone started drinking, and Zhang Yue also settled down after he came.
At this moment, there was a noise from the side.
But when he saw more than 20 Tai students coming up to the stage, one of them said: "Hey, Liu Ji, we have an appointment with Wei and everyone today. What do you mean by kidnapping her in the middle of the road? Could it be?" Are you trying to embarrass us when we agree to fast?"
Zhang Yue also felt something was wrong when he saw the other party being angry and asking for punishment.
Just now when I came to Taixue to work as a prostitute, I encountered jealousy. What a coincidence!
