Chapter 616: Essentials of Confucian Classics
"Poetry expresses aspirations, songs speak for eternity, sounds resonate for eternity, and rhymes and harmony sound." --- "Shang Shu"
It is said that Chen Long took his seat at the VIP seat of Zheng Xuan's Lecture Conference. He carefully observed the heavyweight guests attending the conference at close range, and happily satisfied his yearning for the heroes of the Three Kingdoms. It has to be said that Zheng Xuan, as a master of Confucian classics, has long been famous all over the world, which is why he has attracted many Xiliang bosses and heads of wealthy families around the Yellow River.
And Ma Yunluo's reputation as the leader of the most beautiful gang in Xiliang, her beauty and status are not ordinary, attracting the covetation and covetation of young talents from all the clans. Who doesn't want to gain both wealth and wealth, so the Hundred Clans Competition competes to recruit a bride, It will be very cruel and fierce, and the competition for her has begun from this moment.
As the host, Ma Yunluo introduced the guests and then introduced the agenda of the lecture conference, which is the competition rules. In fact, there is no limit to the allocation of quotas. During Zheng Xuan's lectures, he would ask some Confucian questions for the young talents to answer at any time. As long as Zheng Xuan was satisfied, he would write the names of the young talents on the whiteboard behind him. , which can be considered as a ticket to the competition to recruit a bride. Of course, in order to be fair, there was also a special time period for Zheng Xuan to give questions to the poor scholars who were waiting outside the hospital, but whether Zheng Xuan could be allowed to write his name on the whiteboard depended on the fate of his ancestors. If you pass the whiteboard, it is no less than passing the imperial examination. A poor scholar may become famous overnight.
After announcing the rules, Ma Yunluo, who was dressed in white as snow, smiled and gave time to Zheng Xuan. Finally, it was Master Zheng's turn to appear. Zheng Xuan stood in front of the stage, just like Confucius and Mencius came to the world. Everyone stood up and saluted to show respect for Confucianism. Zheng Xuan nodded slightly, and everyone took their seats, and the whole place was silent for an instant.
Zheng Xuan's voice was a little hoarse, as if it sounded from the universe: "For the essentials of Confucian classics, the first recommendation is "Li" and "Yue". Among the 'Three Rites', the first recommendation is 'Book of Rites'; among the 'Book of Music', the first recommendation is "Music Theory". Confucius deleted poems and fixed the rituals and music; all the saints collected them and completed the Six Classics; the Qin Dynasty set fire and burned books to embarrass Confucians; the classics handed down from ancient times were destroyed in one day. The Han Dynasty only respected Confucianism except for holding books; All the students of Qi and Lu wrote the original scriptures silently; the Five Classics of "Poetry", "Book", "Li", "Yi", and "Spring and Autumn"; "The Book of Music" is difficult and difficult, and one of the six classics is missing; it is difficult to describe the meaning of the sonorous drums and drums; offering sacrifices to the king in the river, The dance of eight hundred people; when it comes to the big and small Dai, there is the "Music Record"; the five tones and six rhythms, the bell strings can be continued. It is a blessing to be able to complete the Zhou rites again."
Chen Long was confused when he heard these words. Fortunately, he had the help of light and brain. As a rookie who had never studied Confucian classics, he finally managed to keep up with the rhythm and understood that Zheng Xuan was talking about the bloody development history of Confucian classics. Looking up, I saw all the scholars in the seat shaking their heads, and I couldn't help but think of Zhuge Liang's verbal battle with the scholars. Sure enough, it was the spring thunder of his tongue that awakened these scholars from their sweet dreams.
After the opening remarks, Zheng Xuan changed his tone, stopped mincing words, and continued: "Today's grand gathering, one is for lectures, and the other is for marriage. The two are generally important, and today one is indispensable." After saying this, he winked at Ma Yunluo narrowly. Blinking, causing a burst of laughter. Although Ma Yunluo was generous, he still blushed. He didn't expect that this classics master also had a joking side, so he couldn't help but roll his eyes at Zheng Xuan.
Chen Long also smiled, and the dizziness he felt just now disappeared. It seemed that although Zheng Xuan was a professor, he also had an interesting soul. Sure enough, Zheng Xuan's first question came, and he asked: "Everyone here, are there any who like music?"
The first question was about "Music". The music was difficult and difficult, and no one dared to stand up to answer it, so there was silence again. Zheng Xuan sighed slightly and said: "Rites have collapsed, music has collapsed, and I have seen that happiness has deteriorated. How can we be happy without happiness? Yin and Yang are not in harmony, and only noise is left in the world."
Seeing Master Zheng's disappointment, everyone couldn't help but bow their heads. Who would be willing to show their shame at this moment? Chen Long thought to himself that this was a great opportunity to get the first place. His head was hot and he was about to stand up. Suddenly, a thin young man stood up behind Du Bohou of Du Ji in Chang'an. He had black hair and a pale face. He looked similar to Du Ji. Very similar to each other, he saluted with a stubborn look on his face and said: "Master Zheng is here, I am Chang'an Dushu and Du Wubo. I have learned music for several days since I was a child, and I am willing to be the first to show off my humiliation."
Du Ji's expression in front remained unchanged, he stretched out his right hand to hold his beard, but his eyes were looking at the ground. Du Shu is his eldest son. Although his father is here to listen to the lecture this time, if this cannon fails, I am afraid that the Du family in Chang'an will be the first to be eliminated. It will indeed lose face.
Seeing that someone finally stood up bravely, Zheng Xuan raised his eyebrows with joy and asked: "It turns out he is the son of Du Bohou. I heard that Du Bohou of Chang'an was very eager to learn. He appointed Lexiang Literary Literary Liquor to make the students more advanced. As a result, learning in Hedong flourished. This is This is the way of Confucius and Mencius. The world is so blessed!"
After saying that, he bowed slightly to show respect, and Du Ji couldn't help but smile while twirling his beard. Chen Long thought to himself, this Zheng Xuan is good at complimenting people in person, and his emotional intelligence is not low.
"Sage Confucius said, what is the core of music?" Zheng Xuan finally raised the first talent question, and Du Shu immediately answered without thinking: "The sage Kong Sage said: 'No one is good at music if you change customs.' Therefore, the so-called 'music' The core should be to change customs.”
The smile on Zheng Xuan's face grew stronger, and he asked again: "Very good. How to explain the four words "changing customs and customs" and why is it so important?"
Du Shu bowed politely again and replied: "Xunzi said: 'Music is what the saints enjoy, and it can improve the people's hearts. It is deeply touching, and it can change customs. Therefore, the former kings guided it to use rituals and music to make the people harmonious. ’. From this we can see that good ‘music’ can change customs, influence people, and achieve the goal of harmony between the king and the people.”
Zheng Xuan nodded and said: "It is true that ritual and music educate all people and can keep ethics in order. Let me ask you again, what content in music theory does the so-called 'Five Tones and Six Rhythms' refer to?"
Du Shu had completely stopped panicking, and Su Rong replied: "The so-called 'five tones' refer to the five tones that specify the distance of the musical scale, namely Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zheng, and Yu. The so-called 'six laws' refer to Huang Zhong. , Taicu, Guxi, Ruibin, Yize, and Wushe."
Zheng Xuan seemed very satisfied with Du Shu's straightforward answer. He turned around and waved, and his entourage wrote Du Shu's name on the whiteboard on the wall, indicating that he had passed the examination. Du Shu got off to a good start and finally sat down with a sense of pride. Amidst the cheers and applause of the crowd, Du Ji in the front row was twirling his beard and beard, unable to hide his joy any longer.
But Chen Long felt that Zheng Xuan was slightly dissatisfied with Du Shu's lack of performance. Chen Long couldn't help but feel a sense of confidence. When it came to the rapid development of leisure and prosperity, regardless of ancient and modern times, who in the world could compare to the Lord of the Azure Dragon? The place in the decisive battle is bound to be won!
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