"It's been more than a year since I left the capital. It's great to congratulate Nian Taigong for returning to the literary world and writing excellent works again."
The people who came to greet him were headed by Qian Qianyi.
In today's Jiangnan literary world, Qian Qianyi has become the leader. This is why Zhang Cai, Chen Zilong and others came to him for advice.
But to be honest, Qian Qianyi didn't want to get involved in this dispute.
Since resigning from office and returning home, Qian Qianyi has become less concerned about his official career. And I realize that life is dangerous, so I basically avoid disputes when I can.
When Zhang Cai and others came to the door with Liu Zongzhou's article, Qian Qianyi was keenly aware that this would be a huge disturbance.
Don’t think that there are many gentlemen in the literary world and their words and swords are not sharp.
Literary disputes can also kill people.
Although he was frightened by Liu Zongzhou's article, Qian Qianyi still did not want to be the first to do so.
His literary name is naturally not inferior to that of Liu Zongzhou, but it is mostly seen in poetry, ancient books, and entertainment, but has little analysis in Taoism.
To say that he is a literary master is more based on his talent and reputation rather than his philosophical thoughts.
Firstly, he felt that he was far less sophisticated than Liu Zongzhou in Taoism, and he didn't want to be humbled; secondly, although others didn't know it, Qian Qianyi was still impressed.
Liu Zongzhou's student has become a famous general in the world, and his bravery at Linqing Pier dazzled him even more.
If you offend Liu Zongzhou like this, it would be unsightly if one of his students beheads him.
Unable to resist Zhang Cai and others' request, Qian Qianyi thought of a way.
He acted as the organizer, built a platform, and invited Liu Zongzhou to come and compete with Zhang Cai and others in person.
As for who loses and who wins, it has nothing to do with Qian Muzhai, who is always in an invincible position.
The moral conduct of Zhang Cai and others did not reveal Qian Qianyi's thoughts, and I am very grateful for this.
Liu Zongzhou didn't know Qian Qianyi's twists and turns, but his heart was clear and he was full of pride and fearless.
"Brother Mu Zhai put up such a battle, my little brother is frightened."
Qian Qianyi quickly cleared up the relationship and pointed at Zhang Cai and others.
"They are just some children who admire Nian Taigong's magnificence and want to ask for advice. I am kind to others and borrow flowers to offer to Buddha. I should not praise him unreasonably."
Zuo Mengeng glanced at Qian Qianyi for a moment and really didn't know how to complain about Qian Qianyi.
This refined egoist...
Over there, Zhang Cai and others came up to greet him.
"Lou Dong and Zhang Cai met Mr. Jishan."
Others didn't do anything, but Zuo Mengeng and Huang Zongxi who were with Liu Zongzhou all frowned.
What a shameless statement.
Place names must be given to people who have made extraordinary achievements and become famous.
He Zhang Cai, a young man in his thirties, actually called himself by the name of a place in front of Liu Zongzhou. This was extremely disrespectful.
Liu Zongzhou, as a literary sect in the world, did not dare to call himself Liu Shanyin.
To put it bluntly, this Zhang Cai has been widely praised in recent years, and he is obviously a little too popular.
Since he and Zhang Pu founded Fushe, they have widely attracted young students and have formed a great advantage in public opinion in the south of the Yangtze River. So much so that he has the vague appearance of a young leader, so he consciously or unconsciously regards himself as everyone.
Liu Zongzhou didn't care about this.
"Back then, I wrote several letters to my little friend, and I benefited a lot. Now I see that my little friend has finally made some achievements. I am very happy and congratulated."
Liu Zongzhou and Zhang Cai are also old acquaintances.
Zhang Cai once made an appointment with Lu Shiyi to go to Shanyin to study with Liu Zongzhou. As a result, Lu Shiyi left, but Zhang Cai was delayed due to matters, which he regretted for the rest of his life.
Although they failed to study under Liu Zongzhou, the academic exchanges between Zhang Cai and Liu Zongzhou never stopped.
But an important reason why Zhang Cai failed to make the trip was that he was actually a supporter of Neo-Confucianism and had no interest in the study of mind.
Liu Zongzhou happened to be in the process of transition from Neo-Confucianism to Xinxue at that time, so naturally he could not convince Zhang Cai, an enthusiastic believer in Neo-Confucianism.
Zhang Cai's "Answer to Mr. Liu Niantai" makes it very clear.
[I am going to pay a visit to you on this note. I originally planned to send a letter to my husband every day and evening, so that I would rarely open up wasteland and fortresses. However, my talent is poor and my quality is poor, so I cannot bear to read it in detail. Although the old man taught generously and frequently gave guidance, his stubbornness remained the same, and he emphasized self-esteem and self-discipline... The Mekong River in Loudong was as wary as the shadow of a mountain. How could a common man live up to his authority? 】
If history remains unchanged, Zhang Cai will still go to Shanyin to consult Liu Zongzhou in person for more than half a month.
But now Liu Zongzhou has made great progress in thinking and has a high position. Not only is he far away from the old days, but he is also far ahead of the current world, to the extent that Zhang Cai is panicked and frightened.
At this time, even the most basic peaceful communication between the two could not be achieved.
This is also where Neo-Confucianism is inferior to Psychology.
The study of mind has been highly praised even in later generations.
Although its foundation is an idealist point of view, one of the benefits of Xinxue is that scholars can't help but think divergently, draw parallels from analogies, and draw lessons from other sources, which makes Xinxue very impressive in terms of progress.
Unlike Neo-Confucianism, especially the Neo-Confucianism advocated by Zhang Pu, Zhang Cai and others, they are basically reversing the course of history.
Faced with Liu Zongzhou's praise, Zhang Cai did not show any joy.
After a short conversation, what he saw was a transparent and open-minded great master.
If anyone else were to come to Nanjing, they would be trembling with fear and caution when faced with the dragon's pond and tiger's den. But Liu Zongzhou was calm and composed, neither sad nor happy. He had obviously reached the highest state of harmony of all things.
Can they really defeat such a person?
After Zhang Cai, many local scholars in Nanjing came forward to meet him.
Zuo Mengeng observed from the sidelines that Chen Zilong and Xia Yunyi were standing separately from Song Zhengyu and Li Wen, and they were not as close as before.
"General Zuo, I'm really sorry. The students listened to the Taigong's humble words and righteousness, and wanted to share them with colleagues. I never thought, ugh..."
When leaving from the dock, Chen Zilong found an opportunity to sincerely apologize to Zuo Mengeng.
He didn't expect that things would turn out like this.
Zuo Mengeng didn't care very much. He looked at the lively crowd and said softly: "Even if there is no today, what should come will always come."
Chen Zilong and Xia Yunyi didn't know why and looked over one after another.
Zuo Mengeng thought they two could still be saved, so he taught them more.
"Do you think this is an academic dispute? This is actually a dispute of interests that cannot be backed down. Zhang Pu, Zhang Cai and others advocate practical learning on the surface, but if you think about it carefully, do they really have any practical actions? It's just what they read in old books. How can they really care about people's livelihood and suffering when they are looking for words and making articles in the pavilion? Their so-called practical learning is just a reference to Neo-Confucianism. How can they devote themselves to specific production and life as the teacher advocates? "
Chen Zilong and Xia Yunyi were shocked, but their minds became clear.
When it comes to understanding Zhang Cai, they obviously know better than Zuo Mengeng.
But looking back on the relationship between Zhang Cai and Zhang Cai, this upstart in the literary world is not as Zuo Mengeng said. Apart from his bright words, he really has no practical actions.
Thinking about themselves and others, apart from socializing with so-called like-minded people and singing poems and singing poems, they also did nothing that was beneficial to the people's livelihood or the world, and they couldn't help but feel ashamed.
Although Qian Qianyi came to greet everyone, he was not the landlord today.
"The Crown Prince of Wei has hosted a banquet in the East Garden to entertain everyone. All the Nanjing officials will attend the meeting. Let's taste the wine and discuss the truth without losing elegance."
Qian Qianyi explained the matter and made Liu Zongzhou, Zuo Mengeng and others understand who the power behind it was.
Think about it, no matter how influential Zhang Cai and others are, the most they can do is exchange letters and chat with Liu Zongzhou.
It would be impossible to set up a forum like this and discuss things in public without the support of big figures.
Zuo Mengeng smiled and thought to himself.
It seems that this time it was the noble landlord class in Jiangnan who sensed the crisis and launched a counterattack.
And as long as they win this time, it will deal a heavy blow to the inherent traditional power of Jiangnan.
Creating a new ideological situation in Jiangnan will have endless benefits in the future.
Thinking of this, his eyes searched the surroundings.
In spring, the city of Nanjing is as prosperous as ever. In the incense of Confucius Temple, the sound of decaying things comes from the temple.
Pedestrians passing by in a hurry can't feel the slightest bit of enlightenment. The saint's small words and great righteousness are not more important than the belly.
The feedback glances from all around made him feel very reassured.
For him, this majestic ancient capital of the Six Dynasties did not feel the slightest danger of being closed and locked. Instead, it was like a garden at home, where he could swim freely.
Dongyuan is the Bailuzhou Park in later generations.
It was formerly the Taifu Garden owned by Xu Pengju, the seventh grandson of Xu Da. Later, it was taken over by Xu Tianci, the youngest son of Wei Guogong Xu Fu during the Chenghua period. After extensive construction work, it was renamed Dongyuan.
The beauty of Dongyuan once dominated Jinling. However, in recent years, the Xu family has gradually declined, and except for the princess clan of Wei State, there are no other outstanding descendants.
Even the east garden looked a little shabby, incompatible with the vibrant spring day.
"The Duke's residence is still like this. You can imagine the fate of the dynasty."
When he came to the gate of the East Garden and saw Xu Yinjue, the eldest son of Wei Guogong, and the senile Nanjing officials who came out to greet him, Zuo Menggeng felt inspired.
Xu Ruolin understood what he meant and chuckled: "Isn't this what you want?"
The couple looked at each other, their minds connected, and they regarded this dragon's pond and tiger's den as if they were ordinary.
