On the occasion of getting married, there is nothing more romantic than sending a loving song to your lover.
When Xu Ruolin was deeply moved, it was also when the other men in the Xu family suffered.
The forcing gaze of their mother-in-law made them feel ashamed.
However, I learned a lot this time, and I will inevitably learn and apply them in the future.
The elders did not have so many ideas, and they were all eye-opening after listening to an extremely exquisite piece of music that they had never heard before.
Liu Zongzhou looked at the piano and marveled.
"The sound of this thing is far different from other music in China. However, the beauty of the rhythm is particularly outstanding. I never thought that Westerners could be so good at music."
Zuo Mengeng knew that Liu Zongzhou had a strong Chinese background, and hurriedly said: "Teacher, this piano was improved by a student who borrowed Western instruments, and was not created by Westerners. If you really want to count, it is still a Chinese thing."
Huang Zongxi connected with him and followed: "Over the past thousands of years, countless things have been introduced to China from the Western Yi people. After many vicissitudes, they have become our Chinese style. The same is true for this Qin, especially the Qin from the Westerners. Explanation My Chinese ability to embrace all rivers and bring forth new ideas is unique in the world."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone here readily agreed.
It seems that the national complex has always been engraved in the bones of the Chinese people.
Xu Ruoxin didn't have so many profound thoughts. She was already conquered by the music and asked hurriedly: "Third brother-in-law, do you have a title for the song?"
Zuo Mengeng laughed loudly and looked at the happy Xu Ruolin.
"To Juliet..."
The hall was instantly filled with a sour smell.
All women, big or small, even Gu's own mother, looked at Xu Ruolin with jealousy.
Such a beautiful piece of music will surely be remembered for generations to come. No matter how long it takes, people will always mention the protagonist of the song, Xu Ruolin.
Doesn't that mean that she will also be remembered forever?
Is there anything more romantic than this in the world?
In fact, "To Juliet" is the most famous piano piece "To Alice", and it is one of the few pieces that Zuo Mengeng knew.
It is obviously the best thing to dedicate this situation to your lover.
Anyway, the original name of this song is not "To Alice", but "To Theresa", so why not change it to "To Juliet"?
Juliet is Xu Ruolin's Christian name.
Xu Ruolan's Christian name is Fu Lijida, Xu Gandi is Gandi Da, and Xu Ruoxin is Martina. If future generations hear it, it will inevitably be strange.
Only Xu Ruolin's Juliet is a very normal Christian name.
Zuo Mengeng was the new son-in-law, and Liu Zongzhou, Li Banghua, Huang Zongxi, and Wang Siyi were even more distinguished guests. The Xu family did not dare to neglect and prepared a sumptuous luncheon.
"Zhong Heng is from the North. I wonder if Xi is used to Jiangnan cuisine?"
Zuo Mengeng found that once his father-in-law, Xu Ji, accepted him, he became very easy-going and did not have any pretentious elders.
This made him very comfortable, and he hurriedly said: "My son-in-law has traveled all over the world, and has dabbled in the flavors of various places. Especially on the battlefield, in times of crisis, he can't even eat a bite of steamed buns. Maybe... there is no one in the world who doesn't agree with my son-in-law. Appetite diet.”
Everyone laughed, the atmosphere was brightened, and people were drinking and drinking in harmony.
After the Xu family embraced Catholicism, they did not stop studying traditional learning. Brothers Xu Ji and Xu Erjue are all famous. Although he has not been an official, his knowledge is solid.
During the dinner, I often asked Liu Zongzhou and Li Banghua for advice, and I benefited a lot.
Liu Zongzhou originally had some contempt for these people who believed in foreign gods. After this on-the-spot contact, I discovered that these people were no different, and finally let go of my prejudices.
During the dinner, he talked about his interactions with missionaries such as Deng Yuhan and Luo Yagu when he was in Linqing, as well as his understanding and views on Western religions, which actually taught both the Xu family and his son.
In the afternoon, Xu Mansion suddenly became lively.
Local scholars, celebrities, and students from Songjiang Mansion came in droves, almost crossing the threshold of Xu Mansion.
Chen Zilong, Li Wen, Song Zhengyu and others mainly came to send congratulatory gifts, while others came to visit Liu Zongzhou.
It was rare for Emperor Wenzong to come to Songjiang Mansion. How could a Confucian student miss this good opportunity to ask for advice.
Seeing that there were more and more people, and making noise was not the solution, Pan Xiaona's father Pan Yunlong suggested: "Nian Taigong, I have a quiet place by the river. Why don't you invite Nian Taigong to come on stage to give a lecture and educate me, Songjiang Scholar?" Man, how are you?"
Everyone was overjoyed and cheered.
Fortunately, when Liu Zongzhou went north, he gave lectures everywhere he went, so he was no stranger to this scene.
"It is a great honor for all the sages to treat me kindly without thinking that I am an old and foolish person. When three of us are walking together, there must be someone like me as a teacher. I am not worthy of my teachings. I should learn from all the sages and learn from them so that they can teach me, okay?"
Seeing that the world-famous Liu Zongzhou was so humble, some people who were complacent after having achieved a little bit of learning immediately became vigilant. I have a better understanding of Confucius’ meaning of “I examine myself three times a day”.
Under the stars and the moon, we left Xu Mansion and came all the way to the Huangpu River.
Although there were prosperous dock shops on both sides of the Huangpu River at this time, they were far from comparable to those of later generations. In addition, the land is privately owned, and many of the good land along the river have been occupied by large households, so there are many places with quiet scenery.
Just east of the Pan family's mansion, there is a lush forest.
Although there is no human repair in the middle, the land is flat and open, and the river breeze passes through the forest. Under the warm sunshine in March, it is comfortable and pleasant, like a fairyland.
Liu Zongzhou was invited to sit on a stone platform in the middle, where tea and writing desks had been laid out.
The people accompanying him sat on the ground all around, surrounding the huge open space with water.
Zuo Mengeng stood on one side and looked around. He saw that there were people of all ages, men, women, farmers, businessmen, and people who came here with admiration.
The desire to learn from the southeast is indeed far superior to that of other places.
It's a pity that in troubled times, no matter how profound this knowledge is, it can't save the world.
Liu Zongzhou had the same idea as him. Looking at the countless people who wanted to learn, he could only sigh.
If it were in the past, he would only be filled with joy and try his best to tell what he had learned, hoping that more people could bathe in the saint's teachings.
But now, Liu Zongzhou was a little confused and didn't know where to start.
After thinking about it, he decided to change his approach.
"I have been studying since I was a child. I am lucky enough to have my grandfather and mentor both be great Confucian scholars. I have learned the art of learning very quickly."
Almost everyone here knows about his life, and they are also envious of him.
The role of famous teachers is the same throughout the ages.
Only celebrities like Zhang Ying and Xu Fuyuan can teach great scholars like Liu Zongzhou.
Liu Zongzhou was still talking about his academic experience.
"I started with Cheng Zhu, and later Yangming. After taking care of both heart and reason, I gained a little. Thanks to the love of the world, I am lucky to have a good name. I originally thought that having completed my studies, I should be able to cultivate myself, manage the family, govern the world, and assist the monarch. , help the country, and save the Ming Dynasty from decline. I believe that there are not a few of you who have the same intention as me. "
Everyone laughed continuously.
There is a golden house in the book, and the civil and martial arts learned must of course be sold to the emperor's family.
This is also the reason why scholars gain fame like a crucian carp crossing a river.
Almost most scholars who have no intention of pursuing an official career basically know that they have no hope of success.
Liu Zongzhou laid the groundwork and slowly entered the theme.
"All of you here, like me, have a lot of wasted career. I would like to ask you, are we not strong enough in serving the country?"
There was a noisy discussion below, and many people shook their heads in grief and anger.
Of course, no one would say that they have no intention of serving the country.
Most of the reasons for failure in official career are either that the king did not like his painstaking advice, or that he was harmed by traitors.
Even if they take responsibility and are punished, how many of them are unwilling to join in the sin and are helpless in the face of the current situation?
"I look at it, today among you gentlemen, there are only a few who are serving as officials and as prime ministers, but there are many who live in rural areas. I would like to ask you, although you are not able to serve as officials, do you still have the heart to save the world and the people?"
A very interesting phenomenon.
Today, less than one out of ten people who came here to listen to Liu Zongzhou's lectures has a great reputation. The majority of the rest are ordinary people.
Just because the south of the Yangtze River is rich and prosperous, even the common people have few people studying there.
Liu Zongzhou's question hit the point.
Confucianism emphasizes self-cultivation, ordering the family, and governing the world. So do ordinary people, or gentry living far away from the world, adhere to this dogma?
After a moment of calm, everyone present suddenly understood and sang in unison.
"The sound of wind and rain and the sound of reading are all in my ears; I care about everything about my family, state, and world affairs!"
The purpose of Donglin Academy back then has become deeply rooted in the hearts of the people today.
Seeing this grand occasion, Liu Zongzhou really burst into tears.
"I don't know if you are far away from the court and have no power, how can you make full use of what you have learned?"
The scene fell silent for an instant, and everyone fell into thinking. Obviously they are all thinking about whether they have ever used what they have learned in their daily lives.
But most people look confused and can't find anything to apply what they have learned.
This feeling suddenly made many people panic.
Could it be that traveling in the marketplace and getting caught up in vulgarity have made them forget the way of a saint?
