In fact, it can be said that Chen Ping basically paid no attention to the various ideologies and theories in the Confucian academic circles before he was admitted to the Juren Examination.
After all, as a poor farmer's boy, although he made a little money through Tianxiang Pavilion, in the final analysis, his background is here. If he wants to fight his way across the single-plank bridge with thousands of troops, he will have to use all his strength. p>
After all, he is not a genius. Although others have always thought so, Chen Ping knows best what he is like.
The reason why he has been able to go all the way to this day is the devoted teachings of his mentor Ye Wenchang, the second is his hard study, and the third is the insights and knowledge brought by later generations. These three are indispensable.
It was also thanks to the reputation of this place being full of military virtues, rather than the Song Dynasty with its heyday of literary style. Otherwise, Chen Ping felt that no matter how hard he worked, he might not have much chance, let alone the number one scholar, even the Jinshi.
It is also for this reason that when Chen Ping won the imperial examination and began to understand the thoughts of various Confucian circles in Dayu, he discovered that the ideas popular in Dayu Dynasty were a bit out of step with the times!
At that time, he had no idea. He just felt that it was nothing. After all, it was all Confucianism and the study of Confucius and Sheng’s theories. If you lag behind, you will lag behind. What’s the big deal?
Until now, Chen Ping finally understood why the great Confucians of all dynasties were so respected.
Because writing books, preaching, and preaching is such a huge profit!
In an era when everyone believes that everything is inferior but only education is good, a great Confucian is not only respected in society, but also does not have to worry about finances, and does not even need to consider your reputation after death.
As long as you are not so lazy or arrogant, then your disciples and disciples will spontaneously sing your praises. If one of your descendants becomes a high-ranking official and promotes it vigorously, you may even be enshrined in the Confucius Temple one day and follow you.
Confucius ate cold pork from behind.
It can be said that once you achieve enlightenment, you will have no worries at all!
However, Chen Ping is a layman. He has no interest in eating cold pork with Confucius and leaving his name in history. What he values is only immediate interests.
In Beiyue Academy, thousands of northern scholars were sitting at attention, listening to Chen Ping's lectures.
When Chen Ping paused for a moment and took a sip of tea to moisten his throat, he noticed the sparkle in the eyes of these young scholars, which was the expectation that a new idea would open their hearts.
"The universe is also a universe. The surface of the universe is infinite, and the end of the universe is infinite. The internal affairs of the universe are the internal affairs of oneself, and the internal affairs of oneself are the internal affairs of the universe. The mind itself is the reason. If you want to learn, you don't have to search for books. If you want to learn, you will know the basics.
I have footnotes to all the Six Classics."
When Chen Ping summarized the previously explained principles into this last sentence, thousands of scholars in the academy fell silent. Many people had shocked expressions and could not understand this theory that subverted their inherent thinking, while others fell into deep
In deep thought.
Seeing this scene, Chen Ping thought to himself, "As expected, I said things can't be that easy.
His own ability and experience were not enough for him to properly blend Xinxue and Neo-Confucianism. Even if he generally followed Xinxue, it would not be suitable for mainstream scholars, not to mention that Xinxue was not mainstream during the Ming Dynasty.
The reason why the Qianzhou lectures were so effective is probably related to the fact that I was born in Qianzhou and studied under Ye Wenchang, but when I arrived in the capital, I was no longer used.
"Master Chen's knowledge is exquisite and his understanding of classics and history is extraordinary. I have learned a lesson."
Wu Changzhou, the dean of Beiyue Academy, walked over, first complimented Chen Ping, and then said with some consideration.
"Master Chen's teachings are unprecedented. The disciples in my courtyard still need time to digest them. Your Excellency, please follow my brief introduction."
Chen Ping naturally understood what Wu Changzhou meant, and immediately nodded in agreement, got up, and followed Wu Changzhou out of the academy.
After avoiding the eyes and ears of the academicians, Wu Changzhou breathed a long sigh of relief and looked at Chen Ping with extremely complicated eyes.
"Master Chen is truly an unprecedented great Confucian!"
How could Chen Ping dare to accept such a statement? He quickly denied it. He knew best what his level was, and there were still routines to explore for stereotyped writing. However, these doctrines and ideas were all copied and pasted from the two great Confucian scholars, Lu Jiuyuan and Wang Shouren.
And because his own level is limited, he can only produce a semi-finished product by copying and pasting. How can he be worthy of being a great scholar?
"I heard that Mr. Chen studied under Mr. Ye. As far as I know, Mr. Ye has no research in this area. So it seems that Mr. Chen came up with it himself?"
"However, I listened to the whole process and heard that although Mr. Chen's thoughts are novel and powerful, the details are still quite lacking. I think there is still a lack of precipitation."
Chen Ping really wants to give Dean Wu a thumbs up. He is worthy of being the Dean of Beiyue Academy, his eyes are really vicious!
He also saw that Dean Wu was a man obsessed with Confucian classics, otherwise he would not have personally brought thousands of scholars from Beiyue Academy and Xihua Academy to visit him.
In this case, Chen Ping simply had a showdown with Wu Changzhou.
"As Dean Wu said, I am still young and frivolous, have insufficient experience and accumulation, and do not have the calmness to study classics and history. The lectures in Qianzhou are just to add fuel to my fire and help me in the imperial court in the capital. ”
When Dean Wu heard this, he nodded with a regretful expression. After thinking for a moment, he proposed a plan.
"Master Chen is extremely talented, diligent and eager to learn. He is so talented at a young age. If he devotes himself to studying Confucian classics, he may become a great master... But Master Chen is not interested in this, and I will not force it."
"It's just that I think this theory is extremely important to me, a great scholar. If Mr. Chen gives up halfway, I really can't bear it."
"If Mr. Chen is willing, I would like to invite Mr. Chen to give lectures at Beiyue Academy, regardless of time. If I can select one or two disciples from Beiyue Academy to teach you what you have learned, you can have someone to pass on your knowledge and not be a deviant.
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Chen Ping couldn't help but be stunned, this, is this possible?
Seemingly seeing Chen Ping's hesitation, Wu Changzhou took a step back and said again.
"Master Chen, you can think about it slowly and don't rush it. Of course, if you are willing to preach by yourself, I will gladly accept it."
When Chen Ping heard this, he thanked him repeatedly. A contemporary scholar like the dean of Beiyue Academy was so approachable to him. This kind of respect was the first time that Chen Ping had seen him since time travel.
After staying in Beiyue Academy for another half an hour, Chen Ping walked out of Beiyue Academy at noon, feeling that the burden on his body seemed to be heavier.
"Huh, do I still have to shoulder the heavy responsibility of reviving the great reputation of Confucianism?"
Chen Ping swallowed, feeling that he might not be able to bear this burden, so he couldn't help but shake his head.
Not far out of the academy, he saw Xie Zhiyuan and Cheng Cheng waiting for him in a nearby restaurant. He went to the restaurant and sat down with the two of them. Chen Ping sighed.
"What's wrong? I asked you to give a lecture, not to fight."
"That's right, Chen Ping. Beiyue Academy is one of the best in the world. I heard that their dean once served as a liberator in the Imperial College and traveled to academies all over the world before returning to take over as the dean of Beiyue Academy!"
Thanks to Yuancheng and the two of them, the more they said this, the more pressure Chen Ping felt.
"You think, what if I quit officialdom now and find an academy to write books and biographies to study Confucian classics?"