Chapter 20 7. "Punishment" of Yuxian Hall

The light and fragrant green smoke floats up from the Zijin Boshan furnace like a cocoon, lingering in the mid-air of Yuxian Hall in Xunfu, transforming into a vivid state of birds, beasts, fish and insects, which makes people feel obsessed Fantastic. Yuxian Hall is an important place of the school where Xun Yu holds a conference on the Confucianism and Taoism every five days.Whenever this conference of discussing scriptures and Taoism is held, all the sages and celebrities from all over the Central Plains gather in the hall like a fish returning to the Yuan, exchange ideas and exchange ideas with each other, and strengthen their talents and virtues.

However, today's talk about scriptures and Taoism is a bit different from the past. At the beginning of the meeting, Xun Yu announced that he was the only one who would write the questions for this meeting, and then asked the young scholars who participated in the meeting to compete to answer the questions, so as to test their abilities. Moral knowledge.However, Xun You, Wang Lang, Kong Rong, Cui Yan, Mao Jie, Yang Jun and other high-ranking officials were in the VIP table to observe and judge. Since Xun You, Wang Lang, Cui Yan, Mao Jie and other distinguished guests participating in the conference answering and judging are all important officials in the government and courtyard who are in charge of the selection and selection of officials at all levels, so the younger scholars at today's conference are secretly riveted. Put all your energy into preparing for the "Eight Immortals crossing the sea, each showing their magical powers", and strive to perform well in front of them to win their appreciation and favor.In any case, getting the appreciation of these high officials and government officials will be more or less beneficial to my future career development.

On the lavender bamboo board square couch, Xun Yu sat with a happy expression and a smile on his face. On the table in front of him, the white steam in the topaz cup with the double-eared crane pattern filled with green tea was slowly rising, and a fragrance of fragrance overflowed his nostrils. . Yang Xiu, Zhao Yan, Sima Yi, Cao Pi, Cao Zhi, Cao Zhen, and young talents such as Wu Zhi, Wang Chang, He Zeng, etc., who had recently been conscripted into office, sat on rows of long seats in front of his table. Sitting upright, he waited respectfully for Xun Yu to speak. "Young masters, in this world, people who are eunuchs and officials have devoted their whole lives to pursuing them," Xun Yu glanced slowly down the hall, and said slowly, "It's just 'rich',' It's just the word 'gui'. But I don't know what the meaning of the word 'rich' and 'gui' is in the minds of you gentlemen?"

When all the young talents in the hall heard this, they all looked at each other in blank dismay.This question is too simple!Which one of you here doesn't understand the word "rich"?I saw Cao Zhen raised his hand and saluted, then stood up and bowed to Xun Yu and replied: "Mr. Lingjun, according to Xiaosheng's opinion, the so-called 'rich' people are those who have a lot of money and sit in a golden city; the so-called 'noble' people , that is to say, the noble rank is important, and the power in his hand is also true." After hearing this, Xun Yu just smiled slightly, looked at the other young talents again, and said in a slow voice, "Do you guys have any different understandings of the word 'rich'?"

Hearing the words, all the young scholars in the field couldn't help being stunned.Cao Zhen's answer just now is already clear and clear, what else can the word "rich and honor" be without this interpretation? The hall of Yuxian suddenly fell silent.After a long time, I saw that Cao Zhi also raised his hand to salute. After Xun Yu nodded in agreement, he got up and saluted and replied: "Mr. Humans are precious. I don’t know how Zhi Zhi understands it? I would like to ask Teacher Ling Jun to enlighten me.” "Well... what a 'don't take what people call rich, don't yield to what people call noble'!" Kong Rong blurted out admiration at the VIP table, "Mr. Cao's explanation is really upright , quite the essence of Confucianism!"

Wang Lang, Yang Jun and others applauded Cao Zhi's words. Xun Yu thought to himself: Cao Zhi's explanation is already close to the true meaning of righteousness, and it's hard to say that he has the essence of Confucianism, otherwise he would never be able to understand it to this point!After pondering over his explanation carefully, Cao Zhi's arrogance of a king's talent is already overflowing, as if the steam on the cauldron is unstoppable!But he still didn't make a final statement, and asked again with a smile: "Young masters, do you have any different understandings of the word 'rich'?"

The audience fell silent again.Cao Zhi's answer just now is already sublime and detached, whose interpretation can be more refined than his? In the midst of this silence, I saw Sima Yi slowly raised his hand in salute, stood up and bowed to Xun Yu, and replied deeply: "Xiaosheng is making a fool of himself here. According to Xiaosheng's humble opinion, 'to win from others' can also be called Wealth, 'good at yielding to others' is also very precious. I wonder how Xiaosheng understands it? I respectfully ask Teacher Lingjun for your enlightenment." As soon as he said this, there was a slight commotion among the young talents in the audience.This Sima Yi is really taking a slant of the sword, and on the basis of Cao Zhi's interpretation, he came up with a wit and took another step to a new realm.

The smile on Xun Yu's face couldn't help but grow stronger at this moment. He stroked his long beard on his chest, opened his mouth slowly and asked again: "Sima Zhongda, you've gained so much from what people call rich and good at submission. It's so precious to people's speech is already very profound - how about you explain it more plainly so that everyone can understand it more thoroughly after listening to it?" Sima Yi nodded slightly, and replied respectfully: "It is rich to learn from the strengths of others, and it is noble to obey the good of others. What do you think, Mr. Ling Jun, all the adults and brothers?"

"Okay! Good answer! Zhongda's explanation is really in line with my Confucianism's mediocrity and mediocrity!" Since Cui Yan took his seat, he has always held a mutton fat jade ruyi in his left hand, and a ruyi jade in his right palm. He rubbed lightly on it, as if ignoring everything in the auditorium, until after hearing Sima Yi's answer just now, he couldn't help stopping and clapping four or five times, turning his head to praise Mao Jie deeply.Mao Jie also nodded again and again, full of praise. Xun Yu also smiled slightly, raised his hands lightly, and the audience immediately fell silent.He turned his gaze, first glanced at Cao Zhi, then at Sima Yi, and said happily with a smile on his beard: "Very good, very good. Both Zijian and Zhongda answered very well. Zijian's interpretation is full of There is an air of uprightness and magnanimity that is self-reliant and upright; Zhong Da’s interpretation reveals a magnificent air that embraces the universe and embraces all rivers. Both of them are eager to learn with their own spirits! They are role models, study hard and improve every day!"

"Yes!" All the young talents in the hall responded in unison. "The second question is that the people in the world who study and understand the Tao spend their whole lives pursuing the words 'benevolence' and 'wisdom'." Xun Yu's face straightened, and he asked slowly, "Excuse me?" Gentlemen, what do the words 'benevolence' and 'wisdom' mean?" This time, three people in the hall raised their hands to answer——Cao Pi, Cao Zhi, and Sima Yi. Xun Yu raised his right hand, signaling the three of them to stand up and answer one by one.

Cao Pi replied: "A benevolent man can make others love themselves, and a wise man can make others know themselves." Cao Zhi replied: "The benevolent loves others, and the wise know others." Sima Yi finally replied: "The benevolent man loves himself, and the wise man knows himself." After hearing this, Xun Yu smiled, glanced at Wang Lang who was meditating in the VIP seat, and softly called out: "Doctor Wang...you are a great Confucian from Shandong, and your foundation in Confucian classics is extremely mellow. How about you comment on it?" Now, what are the answers of these three sons?" Wang Lang slowly opened his eyes, with a serious look on his face, and said slowly: "Just now, I was very excited when I heard the explanations and answers of these three gentlemen. Now the Central Plains are peaceful, the kingly way is restored, Confucianism is flourishing, and he is also a talent The birth of a large number of people and the continuation of witty words are really the greatest pleasure that I have encountered in my life. The journey of the great way and the prosperity of the holy learning, I ask all the gentlemen here to dedicate themselves to help!" Standing up, he bowed to all the young talents and underachievers sitting in the hall, with a very earnest attitude - many people saw the tears in his eyes glistening. Then, he stabilized his mind, and said slowly to Cao Pi, Cao Zhi, and Sima Yi: "The answers of the three young masters are all very good. However, there are three levels of our Confucianism and holy way: entering the door, entering the hall, Entering the room, from low to high, step by step. Three young masters, please forgive me for telling the truth." He glanced at the reactions of Cao Pi and Cao Zhi out of the corner of his eye, gritted his teeth, and finally secretly decided to speak bluntly, " According to this seat, Mr. Cao's words of "a benevolent man can make others love themselves, and a wise man can make others know themselves" are "introduction views" for practicing Confucianism and Taoism; Confucianism and Taoism are the "views of entering the court"; and Mr. Sima's words of "the benevolent love themselves, and the wise know themselves" are the "views of entering the house" for practicing Confucianism and Taoism!" When he said this, he looked at the faces of the three of them again, only to see that Cao Pi was embarrassed and a little unhappy after hearing this; Cao Zhi nodded slightly after hearing it;So he patiently explained: "Why did Mr. Xun Ling ask you this question? He just wanted everyone to understand: If people don't love themselves, how can they love others? If they can't love others, how can they make others love themselves? If people don't know themselves, How can you know others? If you cannot know others, how can you make others know yourself? On the contrary, people must first love themselves before being able to love others, and after being able to love others, they can make others love themselves; people must first know themselves before being able to know others, and after being able to know others, they can make others know themselves !" After he finished speaking, everyone in the hall burst into applause and cheers. Amid the applause and applause, Xun Yu was still as quiet as a valley.He picked up the topaz cup with the double-eared crane pattern, took a sip of the tea, moistened his throat, then raised his hands slightly, and the audience immediately fell silent again. He was about to speak, but saw Sima Yi sitting on the table suddenly raised his right hand high. "Zhongda, what's the matter with you?" Xun Yu stretched out his hand and beckoned to him, "Get up and talk." "Teacher Lingjun, Xiaosheng dares to ask you a question." Sima Yi looked extremely respectful, lowered his eyebrows, stood up and asked softly. Hearing his words, all the young talents and Confucian scholars in the audience immediately surged like a tide.The rules of the venue have been announced just now - at this meeting, only Ling Jun is allowed to ask questions, and all the young talents in the hall can only answer questions in response!Sima Zhongda jumped out at this moment and wanted to ask Mr. Ling Jun some questions?Why are you so unruly! "Very good. You can ask." Xun Yu immediately regained his composure after being stunned for a while, and his tone was filled with a strong and unusual force, "However, you challenged the rules of the society—so in answering your After this question, this seat will punish you to be a disciple of my Xunmen, and you must pay homage to this seat anytime, anywhere!" Everyone in the audience was in an uproar again.What kind of "punishment" is Xun Yu's behavior called?Sima Yi boldly violated the rules and challenged his authority, but he wants to accept him as a disciple?Although Xun Lingjun is famous for his love of talents, he shouldn't be so tolerant to Sima Yi. When Sima Yi heard his words, he couldn't help but secretly startled, but at the moment he didn't have time to think deeply, so he said casually: "Mr. Lingjun is so polite and tolerant, Xiaosheng is really ashamed! If this is the case, Xiaosheng is here to learn from the teacher!" Said Come on, kneel down on the seat, and respectfully kowtow nine times to Xun Yu. Sitting on the square couch, Xun Yu solemnly accepted his great gift of apprenticeship, waved his right hand to make him stand up, and said in a slow voice: "Zhongda, if you have any questions, just ask!" Sima Yi respectfully responded, and asked slowly: "According to Xiaosheng's opinion, people in the world are famous for their virtues, or for their courage, or for their wisdom. What they want in their hearts is the word 'success'. Excuse me?" Teacher Ling Jun, what should you say about the word 'cheng' in your mind? Please enlighten me, Xiaosheng." After hearing Sima Yi's question, the light in Xun Yu's eyes sank, and suddenly became very, very deep.He was silent for a long time like Yuan Han and Yue Zhi, and then slowly opened his mouth: "Zhongda asked a good question. People in the world don't know what 'cheng' is. Going with the tide, even if you win the power to overwhelm the world and become rich like an enemy, it is just a matter of pinching the water with your hands and finally not getting it. "This seat views the word 'success' in this way: success is based on aspirations, and where the aspirations are is where the achievements are. Establish it with virtue, use your own wisdom to understand it, turn around thousands of times without losing its direction, mountains and rivers return without losing its spirit, willows are dark and flowers are bright without losing its integrity, vow to compete with the world for the slightest turning point, even if you use your body And martyrdom can also be passed on from generation to generation, and death is immortal! Only by doing so can it be called 'success'!" "Okay! Good! Good!" Kong Rong was so excited at the VIP seat beside him that he couldn't help jumping up and clapping his palms loudly, "Master Ling Jun really explained the word 'cheng' very well. It’s so incisive! Kong has benefited a lot, a lot!” "Mr. Ling Jun's instruction is indeed a deafening and wise saying, which is enough to be passed down forever!" Sima Yi was also convinced when he heard it, and bowed respectfully, "Xiaosheng's oath must be kept in my heart forever, and I will never stop practicing it throughout my life. Don't be lazy!"