Chapter five hundred and seventy-ninth Confucianism and the examination of things
"At the beginning, human beings are inherently good by nature. Their natures are similar, but their habits are far apart. If they are not taught, their nature will change. The way to teach is to be specialized. Mencius' mother once chose a neighbor. If a son does not learn, he will lose the opportunity...
Teaching is the fault of the father. Failure to teach strictly is the fault of the teacher."
The catchy sound of reading echoed over the academy. Wang Wen leaned back on the rocking chair with some comfort, shaking his head to the rhythm of reading from time to time. He never expected that Ye An was so good at teaching students, especially the Three Character Classic, although it looked simple.
, but it contains a lot of allusions and principles of life.
Ye An, who was holding a tea cup, came over and put the copper pot on the small red clay stove: "Does the county magistrate usually have such leisure time?"
Hearing the dissatisfaction in Ye An's tone, Wang Wen chuckled and said: "Hey, you look like this and you don't know the county government. After the autumn harvest, the people hid for the winter and the fields were prepared. Last year there was a severe drought, and this year the fields are in good condition."
The moisture content is quite good. As long as there is one or two snowfalls this winter, there will be plenty next year, and the county will be fine! Oh, by the way, not only do you know the wonders of water conservancy, but the county has also repaired canals and gullies. What else do you have to say?
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"The county magistrate has finished speaking, what else does Xiaohou have to say?!"
Ye An rolled his eyes dissatisfied. He did not object to Wang Wen's arrival, but taking root in the school for several days in a row really made people feel that he had nothing to do.
After all, he is also the county magistrate of Yangcheng County. His arrival also means that Ye An must always accompany him. This is the etiquette of literati and the rules of the officialdom. Although Ye An is the founding prince, he has no errands after all.
It is true that someone without an official position will feel lighter, but the rules in the officialdom cannot be discarded.
It’s not that he doesn’t want to accompany Wang Wen, but it’s just delaying things!
Once or twice is fine. Isn't it too much for you to come every day? It's fine for you to come. At least come up and make a guest appearance. Ye An knows where his shortcomings are. He is far less solid about Confucian classics than Wang Wenlai, but Wang Wenlai
He was unwilling to teach. In his words: "This county is the chief official of the Tongsheng Examination, how can we teach in person? This makes us their teacher, which is inappropriate!"
Ye An said helplessly: "Then why are you here? Just to listen to the voices of children in this countryside?"
"Isn't the sacred voice in the countryside so beautiful? When I am surrounded by the words of a saint and listen to this childish voice, my literary skills are so prosperous! This scripture can even become a scholar's classic, engraved in the bones and carried with him for the rest of his life.
!You are also a literary scholar, and a piece of "Yuan Dao" is regarded by you as a classic. Isn't that the case? Why can't I feel your obsession with literary Dao now? I seem to think of literary Dao as a calling.
, it is inappropriate to remove the utensils immediately."
Wang Wen is also dissatisfied with Ye An's attitude. Now Ye An treats literary education as a kind of artifact, a tool for him to wield. This is deliberately irritating him!
Ye An also understood this, looked at Wang Wen, crossed his hands and saluted slightly: "Thank you, Mr. Wen Ping, for reminding me, Chang Sheng has learned a lesson!"
Wang Wen turned back and glanced at Ye An. Now that he had said what he had been holding in his heart for the past few days, he had nothing to hide: "You plan to use Confucianism to assist your study of things, right?"
The small barrier was broken, but Ye An asked back: "Chang Sheng is a little confused. Doesn't the study of things belong to Confucianism? It is also a part of Literary Dao!"
Wang Wen smiled slightly, stood up and picked up the copper pot to refill the teapot. He poured out the tea and took a sip and said, "Really? I didn't realize that studying things is different from Confucianism. You said it is in the literature and Taoism, but who
I don’t think so, the two are too inconsistent, and Confucianism can’t even be the same thing, right?”
Wang Wen grasped Ye An's pain point, which is also what he has been seeking.
"Once Confucianism is separated from Confucianism, the study of things is nothing. Your family education is quite strange. There is Confucianism and the study of things, so you can do it yourself, but these children cannot do it. They will be in a dilemma and do not know what to do.
If you take the path of Confucianism, you should still take the path of studying things!”
Wang Wen looked at Ye An, and his words were no longer so gentle. On the contrary, they were aggressive, vowing to force him into a corner.
"What does Mr. Wen Ping think of immortality?!"
"You should tell them early and let these children choose their own way out. You should also clearly clarify Confucianism and Gwu. If you remain vague for a long time, it will not be beneficial to what you need. You only want to teach Gwu in the name of Confucianism, but you
Have you ever thought about what would happen if someone leaves you one day after you become attached to others? It is not wise to attach yourself to Confucianism! Live forever!"
Looking at Wang Wen standing in front of him, Ye An suddenly understood what he had done in the past few days and also understood where his mistakes were. He nodded slightly and said: "Thank you, Mr. Wen Ping, for clarifying my doubts, Changsheng! But there is one thing, Confucianism
It is the foundation of all learning. Without Confucianism, the study of studying things would be just a castle in the air."
Wang Wen smiled and nodded: "Yes, you have seen a lot of things and you are a good candidate to be a teacher, but I don't understand why you want to let students experience the study of things early?"
"Where the interests lie, I will select those who are suitable for studying things among these children. All students should have their own way out, perhaps adhering to the Confucian way, or perhaps embarking on the path of studying things, but where the interests lie, they must advance in advance.
The seeds were planted in their hearts. What the study of things requires is persistence, just like Confucianism, a lifetime of searching."
Wang Wen looked back at the school and suddenly realized: "Interesting! You teach students really differently! Sometimes I really doubt your age. Teachers teach and solve doubts. How can you be a conscientious person at your age?"
Something that only a seductive old gentleman can do?"
Ye An was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "Nothing else, it's just like this from birth!" After saying that, he smiled bitterly in his heart. It was not that he was born like this, but that he had met such a teacher. He was just inheriting certain things.
Just stuff...
Wang Wen seemed to be very satisfied with Ye An's answer. He said everything he needed to say, and heard all the results he hoped to hear. Finally, he looked at Ye An and said: "If you open this Yangcheng Academy, it will become my first in the Song Dynasty."
If there are academies with the study of objects, or even those with only the study of objects, if the study of objects can prosper our dynasty, then why not? I just hope that you can persevere, and I am not a fool. I can see that your study of objects has great potential.
However, it is a pity that the study of studies is attached to Confucianism and has to be attached to Confucianism. When one day your study of studies of studies can stand up, you will not regard Confucianism as armor but as a bowstring. Then the study of studies of studies will be
It’s time to truly shine in the world!”
Ye An never thought that Wang Wen would say such encouraging words to him. After all, there is still a big gap between the study of things and traditional Confucianism. There are even many things that are regarded as strange skills and tricks, but Wang Wen keenly discovered
the benefits and unlimited future.
After a short conversation, Wang Wen gave Ye An quite profound guidance and even expectations for the future.
This time, Ye An bowed deeply to Wang Wen: "Mr. Wen Ping is a close friend of immortality!"