Chapter 16 fourth quarter

It's a cool day today, full of summer vibes.Although the days are long and the nights are short, the sky will not always be bright, and it will soon be dark.Just now everyone focused on the problem of "benevolence", fully expressed their opinions, and held a discussion meeting with substantial content.There is still a little time before dark, and the discussion on "benevolence" will be temporarily stopped for a while, and friends from the Gossip Research Association will speak. ——The official name of our group is "Confucius Anecdotes Collection and Research Association". There are about ten people. We mainly collect anecdotes about Confucius, that is, the unique manifestations, unique ways of thinking and unique anecdotes of Confucius in life.Those profound Confucius speeches were collected and researched by all the friends here, and we specialize in collecting anecdotes with human touch.Although there are only a dozen or so members, if local partners are added, the number may reach thirty.We are still looking for collaborators in the countries in the Central Plains that Confucius lobbied and visited, but now the war is raging and the soldiers are in turmoil, it is impossible to get in touch.

Since the establishment of the research association, we have insisted on collecting anecdotes and anecdotes about Confucius, extracting the parts that reflect Confucius' special and extraordinary personality, and studying and understanding them.I think that this side of Confucius' character cannot be understood by any other method except anecdotes.It’s just that the anecdotes we’ve collected now are all Confucius’ solitary words and deeds, neither in the form of dialogue, nor in the presence of others, and no third party can prove it.This is very different from the study of Confucius' speeches. The value of Confucius' speeches, who he talked with, and what environment and occasions his opinions are all very clear.In addition, disciples such as Zilu, Zigong, and Yan Hui asked for advice and listened to their conversations, and were praised and reprimanded, which played a great role in judging the authenticity of Confucius' remarks.In contrast, the reliability of Confucius' anecdotes and anecdotes is very fragile, so they lack grandiose boldness.

The most recent major event of our research association is that at the first discussion meeting hosted by Mr. Jiang Jiang, he published the Confucius statement that "everyone from me to Chen Cai is not as good as the door", which made him overjoyed.However, as far as this sentence is concerned, all we know are these few words. As for whom Confucius said it to, or whether other people were present, we don't know anything.I only think that it must have come from the mouth of Confucius, but no one can prove it.Although we regard it as a very precious historical data, but there is no evidence to confirm our idea, so we feel very difficult.At this time, Mr. Jiang Jiang told us about his hardships and hardships in the country of Chen and Cai who accompanied Confucius in the past.And when I published the words of Confucius, my husband was very moved, and he was sure that these were the words of Confucius full of affection for his disciples who followed him to wander in Chen Cai, and he repeated them over and over again.

My name was mentioned in the speech just now, so I would like to say a few words.If I were asked to choose one of the most cherished Confucius sayings now, I would definitely choose the sentence "From me to Chen Cai, none of them are as good as the door".Ever since the friends of the Anecdote Research Association published it at the first meeting, I have been full of special feelings for this kind word of Confucius. Naturally, this is what Confucius said in his later years.Yan Hui and Zilu passed away one after another. Confucius recalled those difficult days when he was wandering in Chencai. The entourage did their best for themselves without complaining, but they missed the opportunity to be promoted. an unfortunate fate.Thinking of these, Confucius had mixed feelings.I have a personal feeling for his lonely and lonely mood and his kind and warm feelings.

Whenever I chant this sentence, I am immersed in happy memories, and my heart is full of the intimacy given by Confucius.Of course, I am also a member of the "Chen Cai people", but why did Confucius, Zilu, Zi Gong, and Yan Hui exclude me from the "Chen Cai people"? It must be a disciple of Confucius in his later years who was very moved when he heard these words of Confucius, and passed them down.As Confucius pointed out, none of the disciples who followed Confucius wandering in Chencai was employed or an official, but they all felt that they would be satisfied and honored to be able to serve Confucius for the rest of their lives.Now Zilu, Zigong, and Yanhui have all passed away, leaving me alone in the mountain village.It is a pity that I cannot tell these three outstanding Confucian disciples these words of Confucius.

——Now I am taking this opportunity to publish two or three sentences of Confucius’ speeches collected by the seminar, and ask Mr. Jiang Jiang for advice. "Confucius heard about the chaos and said: Chai (Zigao) also came, and he died." This is undoubtedly what Confucius said, and just as Confucius predicted, Zigao returned safely, and Zilu reported that the doctor Kong Kui knew his situation. Zhien rushed into the enemy's formation, fought head-to-head, and the crown tassel was cut off. The crown is inevitable for a gentleman, and he was chopped into meat paste when he tied the crown. He was sixty-three years old at the time.

There is indeed such a thing in history. Chai survived and died for righteousness.Judging from this sentence, Confucius knew Chai Heyou's character well, so he made such a judgment.However, even if Confucius thought so in his heart, he would not say the unlucky words "Yu Ye is dead" out of his mouth.Confucius paid special attention to this kind of thing.From this point of view, this sentence was not said by Confucius, but it seemed to be fabricated by others after the incident, and the fabrication was so vivid that it could be confused with the truth, and even delicately reflected Confucius' inner emotions.What do you think?

--thanks.Although it is not what Confucius said, it vividly reflects Confucius' inner thoughts.For this sentence, we are going to have a special understanding.There is also such a small article, which we haven't had time to sort out: "Kang Zi gave medicine, worshiped it and accepted it, saying: Qiu Wei Da, dare not taste it." This short story is very similar to what Confucius did.Ji Kangzi, an influential man in the state of Lu, presented Confucius with a medicine. Confucius took it with his head bowed respectfully, and said, "I still don't know anything about the properties of this medicine."No medicine was put into the mouth.

In fact, I am afraid that this was compiled by the people present at the time.Here, there is no one else but Confucius.In the later years of Confucius, there must be real things. No matter who the medicine is given by others, as long as he has not used it before, he will never accept it.Confucius had such a thoroughly sober rationality!This is a brilliance beyond our reach. — That is to say, this little story is true.There is another sentence: "Beautiful water, so full of water! If you can't help it, you can live your life." This is a great sigh made by Confucius on the bank of the Yellow River.Whenever I sing oh, I can't help feeling overwhelmed and filled with emotion.But when and where did Confucius say this sentence?

This sentence is intertwined with grandeur and sadness.Fifty years ago, I started following Confucius.At that time, Zigong was still a fledgling young man. He told me several times that Confucius would cross the Yellow River to Jin after he had lived in the capital of Wei for four years. Unpaid, can't help sighing with emotion. --thanks.With the testimonies of Mr. Jijiang and Zigong, we have added another precious historical material.I have another piece of information here, please Mr. Jiang Jiang to identify it. "Zi heard 'Shao' in Qi, but he didn't know the taste of meat in March, and said: I don't want to enjoy it." When Confucius went to Qi, he heard Shao's music, and he didn't taste meat for a long time. smell.And also said: I really didn't expect that the music would have such an intoxicating charm.This material has been collected long ago, but it was summarized into such a short article by whom Confucius said it, and there is no corroborating material.

When Confucius was thirty-five years old, Lu Zhaogong fled to Qi State, and Confucius also entered Qi State.This is an important part of the history of Confucius' career, which is well known to his disciples.When Confucius heard the music "Shao" in Shun's time in the state of Qi, he was very impressed and said that it was "perfect and perfect", which made him eat meat for a long time without tasting the taste of meat.So he was deeply touched and said that he never dreamed that music would make people forget everything in the world. I don’t think it matters who Confucius told these anecdotes and who wrote them down. It is because no one testifies that they are anecdotes, simple, frank, natural, and true.Therefore, it can be said that this is a wonderful piece of miscellaneous notes about Confucius.How about collecting these little stories and compiling a collection of anecdotes about Confucius? ——Thank you very much Mr. Jiang Jiang for such a detailed answer. We, the Confucius Anecdote Collection and Research Association, only understand the significance of our work today. —It was getting dark.As a supervisor, I was going to announce the adjournment of the meeting, but there was a person who strongly demanded to speak, and the time was not long, so I would like to ask him to say a few words now. ——I heard the anecdote of Confucius for the first time at today's gathering. I also collected a piece of information at hand, and I will take this opportunity to publish it publicly. Please judge whether it is an anecdote of Confucius. I heard this from my father who passed away in old age a few years ago. I don't know where my father heard it from.When he was happy, he often chanted: "Mr. Confucius said so--the way is not good, you can float in the sea on a bridge, and you will follow me. Zilu is very happy when he hears it. Zi said, You can be braver than me, I have nothing to draw from." Confucius said, "My theory doesn't work, and this world makes me hate it.I'll go out to sea on a raft.At that time, only Zilu could go with me.When Zilu heard this, he was full of joy and ran to Confucius, dancing and dancing, saying that he could go there at any time.Confucius asked him, although your bravery is better than mine, what are you going to use to weave a raft? Is this the story of Confucius rebuking Zilu for his recklessness?By the way, my family is now farming in the suburbs of the capital of the state of Lu. Two or three generations ago, my ancestors lived on a small island in the East China Sea, fishing for a living, and operating in a miserable manner.Therefore, the words "floating in the sea on a boat" made my father thrilled and excited.Compared with the anecdote about Confucius just mentioned, I think this can also be regarded as one.However, I told the person in charge of the Gossip Research Association two or three times, but they ignored me.I also submitted this information to the Confucius Research Association headquartered in the capital of the State of Lu, which is the organizer of this gathering, and asked them to judge.There was no news of the mud cow entering the sea, and there was no response. Why so indifferent?I think that because Confucius half ridiculed and half criticized Zilu in this sentence, the "Zilu faction" couldn't bear it.There are many difficult things in the world, such as the "Zilu School" and "Yanhui School". Neither the "Confucius Research Association" nor the "Anecdote Research Association" take this material seriously. If I pursue it further, they will definitely sneer: It is purely fabricated, probably missing a backbone, and still so stubborn. It's really regrettable and sad. It was already dusk outside, the mountain streams, trees and villages were all shrouded in darkness.Everyone is tired too.However, I was very interested in and moved by the story of "Floating on the Sea" just now. A few years ago, a Confucian researcher from Qi State came to this deep mountain and old forest, and he brought a piece of information.I remember a few words like this: "My son wants to live in the nine barbarians. Or say, shabby, how about it. Zi said, a gentleman lives, why is there such a shabby place." Confucius thought of the life on the remote islands where the uncivilized peoples lived.A friend told him the place was too dirty to live in.Confucius said: If you live there for a period of time, you will not feel dirty, and you must feel very happy and comfortable.Confucius' bright and cheerful temperament, broad and open mind, like the breeze blowing from the distant sea, penetrated into my heart. The two anecdotes of Confucius are both related to the ocean. It seems that it was Confucius' original intention to float on a raft and move to a foreign island.However, I am afraid that no one knew that Confucius loved the sea so much before, and everyone has a new research topic - "Confucius and the sea". Today's gathering discussed very important issues.This evening, my hut must be brightened up.