Chapter 10 Section VIII

When Shi Yue went to the study, he saw Sang Chongguo, Tang Di, and Sang Zi'er all sitting there waiting.With a slight smile, he went straight to Sang Chongguo's desk, found a copy, and flipped through a few pages with a smile on his lips.The three of them didn't know what kind of medicine he was selling in the gourd, so they had to wait quietly. After a while, Shi Yue suddenly smiled and said, "It's really God helping me." Sang Zi'er asked softly: "Brother Shi, why is God helping you?" Shi Yue picked up the book, flashed it at the three of them, and said with a smile: "Since Zhao Pu and Zhao Xianggong claimed to rule the world with half of them in this dynasty, they have been highly valued by scholars. The commentary that is circulating now is He Yan's in the Han Dynasty." "Jijie" collects the old meanings of Han Confucianism, I am afraid that it is far from the way of Confucius, and Huang Kan's "Yishu" has too many fallacies. I am not talented, but I have read a lot about it, and I think I understand it. It is close to the original intention of Confucius, I want to write a book "The Analects of Confucius and Justice" and publish it in the world, wouldn't it be a good thing?"

After saying these words, Sang Zi'er didn't know how powerful it was, but Sang Chongguo and Tang Di looked at each other in blank dismay.Both of them are scholars, knowing that it takes at least five years to read the classics, but it may take a lifetime to master the classics.If you want to write a book and write "The Analects of Confucius and Justice", it is impossible to do it without decades of Confucian classics and extensive reading of a subset of Confucian classics and history!Seeing that Shi Yue was only in his twenties, how could they not be surprised when he uttered such big words?Well-written poems are just talent, but what is needed to write "The Analects of Confucius" is knowledge.

Looking at the expressions of the two, Shi Yue knew what they were thinking.He didn't say much, just continued: "It's just that both Yifu and Changqing know my calligraphy, so I need your help. First, you have to write this character, and I mainly use dictation; second, If the words are not elegant enough, or if my memory is wrong, I need the two of you to help me correct it—but I don’t know if Yifu and Changqing are willing to help me?" Although the two of them were dubious in their hearts, they also thought that Shi Yue was unpredictable, since he asked for help, he agreed wholeheartedly.Tang Di knew that this was a huge project, so he thought for a while, and then said: "With just the two of us, there may not be enough manpower. I invite Chen Yuanfeng, Li Dunmin and the Chai brothers to help. It may be easier to gather the strength of six people. A little bit, what does Ziming think?"

Shi Yue thought for a while, then smiled and said: "That's the idea. My "Justice" has a slightly different style from the previous ones, and it may take 100,000 to 200,000 words, and I want to finish the draft within a month. It’s easier for a few people to do things. But if they don’t want to come, Yifu, you don’t have to force them.” Tang Di and Sang Chongguo were almost taken aback when they heard him say "100,000 or 200,000 words", and they felt even more unbelievable when they heard him say that the draft would be completed within a month.Sang Chongguo sighed: "My stupid brother didn't believe in being born with knowledge, but now seeing brother Ziming, I believe that the ancients never lied to me."

Shi Yue's face blushed a little, and he cried out "ashamed" in his heart, thinking that he was deceiving the world and stealing his name without any scruples, he was really not a gentleman, and he was even more sorry to deceive those who believed in him.However, the things I have to do are too difficult, and I have to rely on the knowledge I have learned after thousands of years. This is also a helpless thing. While she was in a daze, she heard Sang Zi'er coquettishly saying, "Brother Shi, what can I do for you?" Shi Yue hadn't thought about giving this young lady any errands at first, but since he had already promised her, he couldn't go back on his word, so he had an idea and said with a smile: "I need my sister to help me with something important."

When Zi'er heard that there was something important for her to do, she happily asked, "What is it? Tell me quickly, and I will definitely help you." Tang Di and Sang Chongguo couldn't help but smile. Shi Yue smiled and said, "How about you help me come up with a cover for "The Analects of Confucius and Justice", which should be simple and elegant, in line with the identity of this book?" Seeing that she was asked to design a cover, Sang Zi'er felt very displeased, so she pouted and said, "What a big deal this is." Shi Yue smiled coaxingly and deceitfully: "Sister, don't underestimate this cover. It's very difficult to be original and yet elegant and simple. You should think about it for yourself. And this book The cover of the book is like the face and clothes of the book, it is also very important."

Sang Zi'er lowered her head and thought for a while, she seemed to think that what Shi Yue said was reasonable, and then said with a broken face, "That's right. Brother Shi, don't worry, the cover I made will definitely not disappoint you." The plan has been decided, and everyone began to act separately.Tang Di went to invite everyone, except for Chen Yuanfeng who shied away from his lack of academic proficiency and wanted to study and prepare for the exam with peace of mind. Li Dunmin and Chai's brothers all came here happily. The brothers settled in their own homes.