The Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

"When did you become a scholar before the Holy Emperor?" Li Yuncong asked.

"I was inspired by the Grand Master of the Five Movements. In the past two days, I only slept for two hours. I memorized the scriptures of the saints silently at night, so I was able to break through this morning." Fang Yun said.

Everyone was relieved, and it was common for too many scholars to be inspired to rise up.

"What's going on with that harpy?" Mr. Wang asked.

Everyone looked at Fang Yun with gratitude in their eyes.

Fang Yun said seriously: "You also know that I can recite the Analects of Confucius backwards and forwards, and I also recited it silently once yesterday. Today I saw Mingqi harming people, and when I think that we are all going to die here, I feel sad. I can't help but think of the great Confucian scholars and semi-officials of the past dynasties. Because of the saint's heroic appearance, he blurted out a famous sentence from "The Analects of Confucius" and used his strange power to frighten him. He didn't know what was going on, so Mingqi didn't dare to scream. "

Mr. Wang said happily: "You are a brave and righteous person, and you are a real scholar. I heard that the old boy who studied the scriptures walked at night to send his students home. When he encountered a demon clan, he was in a hurry to protect his students. Gao Songkong The Holy Spirit's "Spring and Autumn", there is a faint sound of thousands of troops charging, frightening away the demon clan. This is sacrificing your life for righteousness. "Yi knows the world."

Fang Yun said: "Sir, you are overly praised. I was inspired by the three gentlemen to do this. Without the three gentlemen who sacrificed their lives to delay the demon general, I would not have the courage."

"It's best if you think so. Wait a moment, I'll help the other two kill the bear demon!"

Mr. Wang turned and left.

After the crisis has passed, all the students clean up the battlefield, especially the corpses of the Mingqi monster bird. They put the parts of the monster such as Mingqi and the tiger's throat into molten iron and beat them into big drums or drumsticks. If they are refined into cultural treasures, they can be broken by beating the big drum. Mingqi calls.

While everyone was sorting out the battlefield, the work of the three great bachelors from the Holy Academy's "Holy Way" editorial board was coming to an end.

The old and middle-aged bachelors from last month are still there, but the new editor and reviewer is from the Kingdom of Wu, which is adjacent to the Kingdom of Jing.

"Oh, this fortune is outstanding, outstanding! When I got the full text of "The Inscription on the Humble Room", I read it for half an hour. I don't know how many people will strengthen their literary courage or improve their literary courage through this article. Go further. Especially those scholars who are amazingly talented but lacking in literary courage and lack of classics, I am afraid they owe him a huge favor," said the old university scholar.

"I really like the phrase 'There is no fragrant grass anywhere in the world.' If I get depressed in the future, just reciting "Spring Scenery" can relieve my depression." said the middle-aged university scholar.

The newly arrived scholar from the Wu Kingdom was over fifty, with a long beard falling on his chest, and said: "Some people say that although "The Story of the Pillow" has the power of enlightenment, it is sold together with "The Romance of the West Chamber" and then published in "The Holy Way". "Would it be too kitsch?"

"After thousands of years of being flattered, someone becomes unhappy when someone becomes vulgar? Is that person a ghost who doesn't eat grains, or is he a king who tries to treat his people like pigs and dogs? Where is Mencius' idea of ​​'the people are the most valuable'!" Old age The Grand Bachelor said bluntly.

The long-bearded bachelor smiled awkwardly and said: "It's just that others have mentioned it, but I still like to read "The Story of the Pillow". This article is easy to understand and is more inspiring than "The Romance of the West Chamber". Naturally, the more people who read it, the better." ”

"As long as you understand, after today's discussion in the Baisheng Temple, a half-sage made a holy decision. Starting from the first day of May, "Wen Bao" and "Holy Way" will unify the study of "The Story of the West Chamber" and "The Story of the Pillow", and add Reading the new sentences will make it easier for children and ordinary people to learn the truth. If "The Story of the Pillow" is not included in next month's "Holy Way", wouldn't reading the new sentences become a joke? "

"Ah? Doesn't that mean we want "The Story of the Pillow" to be on the front page?"

"There is no need for the front page, let's put it on the second page. Although it is an innovative article, it is just following the trend. It cannot improve the luck of our human race. It is not appropriate to put it on the front page. The front page will still be a blank page."

The middle-aged scholar smiled and said: "What a lucky move. "Yin Yang's Theory of Light and Darkness" and Wen Ying's "Early Plum Blossoms" each count as half. His "Holy Way" next month will really be regarded as four articles with the same glory. Li Wenying said it himself. He is a 'One-Character Master', and now his reputation is even higher."

The elderly university scholar said: "I always feel that although the Three Character Classic is simple and straightforward, it is the best text for educating young children. Can it be published next month?"

The middle-aged university scholar said: "I don't object. After all, educating young men is also the holy way. But the Three Character Classic is already long, and there are too many words in Wen Ying's annotation. I will leave it aside for the time being. If the poems are published in the next few months, If there are not enough articles or there are too many articles and a supplement is needed, the "Three Character Classic" can be published."

"That makes sense." University scholar Nagasu said.

"That's fine." said the old university scholar.

At this time, someone pushed the door open, and a young Juren came. This man was neither arrogant nor humble, bowed, and then said: "The sage ordered that if the "Holy Way" is finalized today, it will be sent to the "East Saint Pavilion" and will be handed over by the sage. The sage also said that "The Humble Room Inscription" must be published in person.

"We obey your orders." The three bachelors stood up and said.

The young man bowed again and turned to leave.

The three bachelors looked at each other.

"Why did the saint take action himself? You are the most senior, what do you think is going on?"

"I don't know, I'm afraid something big is going to happen."

"How do we know the saint's thoughts? All we have to do is follow them."

"Fang Yun is so lucky. This is already considered a semi-saint's appointment."

On Zeshan Mountain, Fang Yun and others finished cleaning the battlefield, and the three masters came back. One of them, Mr. Yu, dragged a bear demon general like a hill.

"Keep on going, those monsters won't come." Mr. Wang said.

Everyone set off again.

After walking a few steps, Mr. Wang said: "From now on, you are not allowed to leave the sight of our three lecturers, and you are not allowed to take the initiative to talk to outsiders. Fang Yun has to keep silent about the poem about strengthening the army! At least until He will be released after passing the Jinshi exam. You are not stupid, you understand the logic. "

One person said: "Gentlemen, don't worry. This poem about scholars and soldiers is of great significance. If a literati of the wrong kind knows that it was Fang Yun who did it, he will definitely kill him at all costs. Even if we risk our lives, we must protect him!"

"Then can we learn "Capturing the King" from him as our teacher?" Lu Yu asked.

Mr. Wang said: "The Holy Temple has its own way of protecting him. This poem will be written by a mysterious scholar, and an empty wooden sign will be placed in the Holy Temple, and then people who are willing to learn "Capturing the King" will visit and worship the Mysterious University. A scholar is a teacher who solves doubts.”

"Does it have to be like this?" Fang Yun asked in surprise.

"Of course. You haven't learned other people's war poems, so of course you don't understand. You don't need to read the poems in the Book of Songs, but if you want to learn Tao Sheng's "Ying Xing Tian", we all have to go to the temple to pay homage to him and regard him as the teacher to resolve doubts and thank him for his creation. Otherwise, you will never be able to learn this war poem. When you become a Jinshi and have enough power to protect yourself, then announce that you are the original author of "Capturing the King", and then the world will naturally be grateful to you."

Fang Yun said: "That's fine, I don't want to be exposed now."

"Except for today's people, only Duke Jianmei and Prime Minister Wen in Jingguo will know about it. Even the king and the queen mother can't tell it. In the end, they will go to the execution hall to file a record to avoid accidents. Even the unrelated semi-saints will not know about it. Apart from us, no more than seven people know your identity.”

Mr. Yu said: "You don't need to go to the state liberal arts academy to study every day. You can report one day every ten days. You should seize the time to prepare for the exam and take the government examination in June to become a scholar in the imperial examination. After receiving the fourth talent drop from the sky, your talent will be More. If you have any questions these days, just come to the State Liberal Arts College and see Mr. Wang or other gentlemen, and we can answer them for you. I want to see how many double-A titles you can get this year."

Li Yuncong said: "I'm curious about how many archways can be built on the street in Fang Yun's hometown."

Lu Yu said with a smile: "Let me count. There is one child born before the saint, one child born before the double-armor, and one scholar before the saint. And there must be a holy archway in the "Holy Way", even if a poem cannot have two archways, you are now There are already quite a few, "Spring Dawn" "Evening of the Year", "Morning Journey to Ji County", "Memory in the Pillow", "Inscription on the Humble House" and "Spring Scenery of Butterflies and Flowers" are not counted together. Just now, you will have nine literary archways. In a few years, the whole building will be completed. Even Ji County can’t let go of your archway.”

Everyone laughed.

Archways are buildings used to commemorate meritorious deeds, achievements, virtues, etc., also called archways. There are a large number of archways in the birthplaces of great scholars and semi-sages, but it is extremely rare for a scholar to have so many archways.

Lu Yu asked: "Can't talented people of the same year go to the archway?"

"No, in the same year there is an archway for candidates, and in the same year there is an archway for Jinshi. I think Fang Yuneng will be able to take the exams for Tongsheng, Xiucai and Juren this year, but in this way, he may not be able to get the first place in the scholar and the first place, let alone the top grade. "

"Yes, Fang Yun, perfect A and five poems are the highest honors of the imperial examination. Don't give up the big ones to the small ones!"

"Full armor and five songs? You really think highly of me, even Yi Zhishi can't do it." Fang Yun said with a smile.

Lu Yu said: "When Yi Zhishi was a scholar, he couldn't write a poem about strengthening the army! This is a poem about strengthening the army by a scholar. This poem alone is enough to give our human race tens of thousands more soldiers every year. If there is a large-scale invasion of demons and barbarians in the future, It is possible to save hundreds of thousands of soldiers and millions of civilians a year, and kill hundreds of thousands of demons and barbarians! This poem of yours is a great contribution to the luck of my race."

Mr. Wang looked at Fang Yun and said: "Your academic status is too low and you can't show it now. When you become a Jinshi, your great merits will be effective. You work hard. The more merits of the human race you accumulate now, the better your canonization will be." The smoother the road. If you think about the saints in ancient times, which one did not write a great work? The saints in later generations may not be as good as the ancient saints in terms of killing enemies and making meritorious deeds. "

"It is said that after Tao Shengzuo attained the Holy Way, he secretly sneaked into the demon world to regain the contaminated "Terrain No. 10", one of the thirteen chapters of "Sun Tzu's Art of War", and rescued hundreds of thousands of human beings who were trapped in the demon world. This ability Canonization.”

Ning Zhiyuan asked in a low voice: "Sir, I heard our adults chatting that Saint Tao actually went to the battlefield of saints left by Saint Confucius before he was canonized. Is it true?"

"This is just a theory. But it is true that I, the great scholar of the human race, went to the battlefield of saints one after another, and it should be true that there is a big secret hidden there. However, it has nothing to do with us. Okay, let's not talk about this, go back and write an article. In a summary of monster killing that is less than 3,000 words, you are not allowed to mention the last demon counterattack or the poem about strengthening the army. Do you understand?"

"Yes!" All the students replied feebly. This short sentence could demoralize everyone more than the chirping monster bird.

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