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Chapter 300 Imperial College Debate ([-])
After Lu Chengqi took his seat, everyone dared to sit down one by one under the leadership of Wang Zifu.Lu Chengqi didn't say anything, since there is no distinction between high and low in the Imperial College, only theory, so let's all sit down, it's no big deal.

After everyone sat down and offered tea to Lu Chengqi, Wang Zifu, the part-time judge, stood up and spoke: "Thanks to Your Majesty for coming to taste tea and discuss the Tao, we are honored. I don't know what you want to say to me, Your Majesty. Waiting for the admonition?"

Wang Zifu's respectful and respectful attitude, fighting for every inch of land in the court, is not an old man at all, which made Lu Chengqi somewhat unable to adapt.However, if you understand what Wang Zifu is thinking, then you will be relieved.The thinking of the ancients is to disagree with your political views, but in reality, they don't have much hatred for you, and even admire you very much.Unless the factions are different, they won't want to put you to death.Officials and officials protect each other, and at the same time as you defeat your colleagues, you are not far from relegation yourself.The gentleman is harmonious but different, and this is what he is talking about.

Lu Chengqi put down the teacup gracefully, then stood up, and said loudly: "What I want to say is actually nothing. The Confucian classics are there, how to read and understand are all personal. Since Yushi Zhongcheng told me that we should Test Mr. Zhang's skills to see if he can be called a sage. As the saying goes, real gold is not afraid of fire. Since Li Zhongcheng wants to try, this Wang Jiefu also wants to try Mr. Zhang, so let's go together. "

After Lu Chengqi finished speaking lightly, he had already left the burden on Li Ran and Wang Anshi.Li Ran actually didn't have a good impression of Wang Anshi, who played Dengwen's drum, but because he was in the same camp, he had to show a little generosity, so he signaled for Wang Anshi to start first.

Wang Anshi knew that in Li Ran's capacity, it was a bit inappropriate to interrogate a white body.He happened to encounter this kind of thing, so it was naturally incumbent on him.I saw Wang Anshi stepping forward and said: "Dare to ask, what is a saint, what is a sage?"

Zhang Zai looked at Wang Anshi, who was about the same age difference, calmly and calmly, and said: "Confucius said: "The so-called virtuous man sympathizes with the people in his likes and dislikes, and agrees with the people in his choices; , without harming his body; he wishes to be rich and honored for a man, but he has no wealth for a prince. In this way, he can be called a sage. The so-called sage knows the way, adapts without being poor, and can measure the emotions of all things. The Dao is the person who changes and condenses all things. The person who is emotional is also the one who chooses. Therefore, the matter is big, it matches the heaven and the earth, it is related to the sun and the moon, and it is mixed with the clouds. It always needs all things. Mu Mu Chunchun, there is no one who can follow; if you are a minister of heaven, there is no one who can do it; the people are indifferent, and don’t know his goodness. If this is the case, you can be called a sage.'”

The meaning of this sentence is: a sage has the same likes and dislikes as the people, and the things he wants to choose and discard are the same as the people.Act in full compliance with the objective laws of heaven, authenticity, and humanity, and deal with problems that can treat both symptoms and root causes without harming the root cause.What he said can be used as the code of conduct for people in the world, and if he does what he says, he will succeed without any harm.When I was a commoner, I had aspirations and aspirations, hoping to benefit the people; once I became a prince and general, I would not be corrupt and pervert the law to amass money, and I would always serve the people and the country wholeheartedly.Such a person can be called a sage.

Naturally, Wang Anshi knew about this book "The Book of Rites Ai Gong Asked the Five Righteousnesses", but he didn't want to let Zhang Zai go so simply, and continued to ask: "Everyone here knows the words of Confucius. Since Mr. A sage must have his own understanding, why don't we briefly talk about it?"

After hearing this, Lu Chengqi felt a little uncomfortable.He himself did not understand what Zhang Zai said just now, nor had he read such a statement.Maybe I have seen it before, but I turned too fast and didn't pay attention.

Zhang Zai knew that this was asking him if he had understood the way of Confucianism.He was not afraid, but just cupped his hands to Lu Chengqi and said: "What Zihou realized, His Majesty has already summed it up as: establish a heart for the world, establish a life for the people, inherit the knowledge of the past, and create peace for all generations."

As soon as Zhang Zai said this, everyone in the audience was shocked.Such a broad mind, is it really summed up by this 17-year-old little emperor?This is really unbelievable. Even Wang Zifu, who knew Lu Chengqi's skills, was a little surprised.

Seeing that everyone's eyes were focused on him, even though Lu Chengqi had already exercised a little thick-skinned, he couldn't help the fever on his face at this moment, and immediately said: "I just express my feelings, if Zihou can realize it again For a moment, maybe it just came out of his mouth."

Zhang Zai said calmly: "The grass-roots have only studied for a few years and have some experience of their own. How can they dare to be called sages. It is all taught by His Majesty, and the grass-roots can be enlightened. "The Doctrine of the Mean" says: "Only the world is the best. Holy, to be smart and wise, enough to be present. Generous and gentle, enough to be tolerant. Strong and resolute, enough to be persistent. Qi Zhuang Zhongzheng, enough to be respectful. Close inspection of arts and sciences, enough to be different. Pu Bo Yuanquan springs out from time to time. Pubo is like the sky, and Yuanquan is like a deep well. People who see it will not be disrespectful, people who say it will not believe it, and people who do it will never say it. Therefore, the reputation pervades China and spreads to the barbarians. As far as manpower is connected, the sky is covered, the earth is contained, the sun and the moon are illuminated, and the frost and dew are teamed, all flesh and blood will respect their relatives. Therefore, it is called "bearing the sky." The grassroots have never done it. Your Majesty will not do it in the future. If you want to talk about the sages again, the grassroots can't bear it. Only Your Majesty can be called worthy of the name of sages!"

When Lu Chengqi heard it, it was terrible, even Zhang Zai gave him a high hat. "The Doctrine of the Mean" says that only great sages in the world are wise enough to rule the world; generous and gentle enough to accommodate the four directions; hardworking and resolute enough to uphold justice; dignified and upright enough to be admired; and meticulous in reasoning enough to be admired. Distinguish between right and wrong.Where did he, Lu Chengqi, reach such a state?
Quickly waved his hands and said: "Zihou is good at teaching and educating people. He can be called a sage. I am not wrong to say so. But I am by no means a sage. Not to mention smart and wise, I am afraid that I am not as good as you. Don't mention this again. "It was a pity in his heart, this was a great opportunity to promote Guan Xue, but Zhang Zai didn't know how to take advantage of it.If you win the approval of these supervisors, it will be much more useful than these officials.After all, after an official becomes an official, who still has the mind to delve into the way of sages?Only these supervising students who do not have a sergeant will study Confucianism.

Li Ran couldn't stand it any longer. As a stubborn and rigid person like him, how could he be used to wearing a high hat?Immediately bowed and saluted and said: "Your Majesty, I have something to say."

Lu Chengqi suggested to him not to be too polite, but just to say it straight.Li Ran straightened his body, and said in a clear voice: "Your Majesty once said that you created your own school and named it a sage. I am afraid that scholars in the world will be deceived, so I came here to inquire. What is the name of the school you created? The way you teach What is it?"

(End of this chapter)