Chapter 396 There is a sage who is the master of the world!
Not to mention the shocked appearance of Zhang Kui and the others who were stunned as if they were just waking up from a dream.
The people around the viewing platform and the sacrificial platform, including Yan Shenggong Kong Jie and others, as well as Tang Ke, Geng Nanzhong and other civil servants in the court who were hostile to Wang Lin, as well as the three cabinet ministers Li Gang, Wu Min and Zong Ze, all knew it clearly. I heard the question and answer between Wang Lin and Zhang Kuisan about scholarship and the meaning of classics.
One question and one answer can be called a classic.
In particular, Wang Lin's explanation of the way of saints and Confucianism was enough to be passed down to later generations and served as an important content for scholars to formulate the meaning of the scriptures.
To be honest, although the standards of the above-mentioned people are not as good as those of Zhang Kui and others, they are not bad either.
When Wang Lin's 12-character mantra of "understand the principles of heaven, understand human relations, speak holy words, and understand things" came out of his mouth and reached their ears, they were equally shocked.
After all, this can be regarded as the words of a sage.
The emperor of the Qing Dynasty commented on Zhu Xiyun: He gathered together the master's knowledge that has been passed down for thousands of years, and he opened up the ignorance and established a destiny that will last for hundreds of millions of generations.
"Zhu Zi Xing Zhi" says: The orthodoxy of Tao is passed down from person to person...followed by Mencius, followed by Zhou, Cheng, and Zhang Zi, and began to be written by Master Xian.
This shows the important status of Zhu Xi’s theory in Confucianism.
Li Gang and Wu Min looked at each other.
Li Gang said: "I never expected that King Yan also knew the true meaning of Confucian classics. He was really a versatile talent sent from heaven to save the country and the people from disaster. He was destined by destiny."
The corners of Wu Min's mouth were trembling, which showed the throbbing deep in his heart: "The King of Yan is really a rare talent in the world. No wonder people call him Ziwei Xingjun in the sky and descended to earth. With such a civil and military talent, he can become a saint. What if he is not a god?"
Kong Jie sighed softly and turned to look at Kong Rui and Kong Qi. The expression on his face was quite strange: Is this a mistake of the Kong family, and they publicly introduced a great scholar of Confucianism who was hiding behind the scenes?
Wang Lin is such a genius, he actually knows the way of saints, and his attainments in Confucian classics shocked the great scholars of the world!
As soon as this news came out, the Kong family's infamy due to Wang Lin's taking the honorary title was instantly dissipated.
Not only did the Confucian family have no faults, they also made great contributions to Confucianism.
He is worthy of his family status as a saint and can be regarded as the best scholar in the world.
Everyone in the world thought that Wang Lin was just a martial artist, and only the Kong family had a keen eye for talent.
Tang Ke groaned for a moment and looked up at Geng Nanzhong who was sitting next to him.
Geng Nanzhong also looked a little lost. He stared blankly at Wang Lin, who was awe-inspiring but stood as tall as a mountain in the field. His heart was racing, and he didn't know what to say for a moment.
Is this still a military commander?
If all the military generals in the Song Dynasty were like Wang Lin, then all the scholars in the world would be ashamed.
He is capable of subduing tigers, is invincible in battle, has unparalleled poetic talent, and is a master of Confucian classics. With such an amazingly talented person, his prestige is growing day by day, and he is at the height of his power. How can the civil servants of the DPRK carry out impeachment attacks in the future?
Zhang Kui suddenly shouted: "Bring me pen, ink, paper and inkstone!"
The servants behind Zhang Kui immediately hurried to the Confucian Temple to fetch small tables, futons, pens, inks, paper, inkstones and other items.
Zhang Kui immediately sat down on the ground, while Cheng Yuanjing knelt on the ground and studied ink for Zhang Kui himself.
Zhou Ziyan calmed himself down, bowed deeply and said, "Your Majesty, this theory can be regarded as the most rational truth of the classics and the essence of Confucianism. I will teach you this!"
Zhang Kui and Cheng Yuanjing also stood up and bowed respectfully.
It's not that I'm scared, but I'm convinced.
Take it heartily.
For such great Confucian scholars, no matter how strong you are in other aspects, you cannot defeat them, only in the field in which they are best at...
Wang Lin avoided it for a moment, then smiled calmly and said: "Three great scholars, why were you so arrogant and respectful before?"
Zhou Ziyan's face turned red when he heard this, but he still bowed and said: "I and others are so arrogant just now, but they don't know that the prince is a great Confucian scholar. This is really offensive and sinful!
Today, I heard the 12-character mantra of His Majesty, and we were astonished and enlightened! Please, Your Majesty, please don't care about it. On this occasion of this grand ceremony, how about explaining the true meaning of the scriptures in public and clearing up our doubts?"
This is the public recognition that Yan Shenggong conferred the title of Confucian Grand Master on Wang Lin.
Zhou Ziyan, Zhang Kui, and Cheng Yuanjing bowed to apologize one after another, and the scholars around them were dumbfounded.
Kong Lin stood in the crowd with beautiful eyes in amazement.
Those eyes like a stream of autumn water fell on Wang Lin, hesitant and then eager.
Since the three great Confucian scholars took the lead, many scholars around them felt something. They all bowed down together and shouted loudly: "Please give me your blessing, King Yan!"
There were thunderous shouts at the scene.
Wang Lin smiled.
In fact, he didn't want to pretend to be so cool at all.
A false reputation is no longer necessary for him.
But if he cannot obtain the title of Grand Master of Confucianism today, it will still have a certain negative impact on his future rise to power.
Since it was the right time to meet him, it would do no harm to him to use Zhu Xi's words to criticize these corrupt scholars and civil servants.
Of course, he did not expect that Zhu Xi's theory would cause such a shocking reaction to Zhang Kui and the others.
Zhang Kui sat in front of the desk writing, Cheng Yuanjing studied ink, Zhou Zi hosted a banquet, and waited for Wang Lin to teach him. If this situation and scene spread, which scholar in the world would dare to deny that Wang Lin was the great master of Confucianism?
It is almost conceivable that where Wang Lin will be in the future, whether it is Prince Yan's Mansion in the capital or the front line in Hebei, there will be no shortage of scholars to follow him.
An instant hit.
Zhao Gou looked at Wang Lin, his face red, and his heart was extremely excited.
It turns out that the master is also so knowledgeable and knowledgeable about Confucianism that no one can match him.
Looking back, is there anything in this world that Wang Lin doesn't understand?
Zhao Gou scratched his head, and there was probably no other explanation other than the explanation of gods descending to earth.
"How can I dare to wield an ax in front of the great scholars in the world if I am no more than a martial artist?"
Wang Lin said calmly, ignoring the blushing faces of Zhang Kui and the others, and said directly: "Since you have invited us, I will offer you some advice.
I secretly believe that the so-called principle of studying things to gain knowledge is actually everywhere in the world, but it only requires careful, long, and long thinking to get it. This is different from the Buddhists who achieved enlightenment in one day after years of hard practice."
"Your Majesty, please give me your blessing. I'm waiting for you to teach me!" Zhou Ziyan bowed again and said eagerly.
Wang Lin knew it was time to accept the offer, otherwise he would be criticized for not respecting elders and being arrogant.
Then he laughed again and said: "The fluffy hemp is growing in it, and it cannot stand upright without support; the white sand is in the mud, and everything with it is black."
Those who have been lying down for a long time think of getting up, those who have hibernated for a long time think of getting up, and those who have been lying down for a long time think of sneezing.
When the moon is full, it will be waning; when the water is full, it will overflow.
If it is poor, it will change, if it changes, it will be general, and if it is general, it will last.
When things come and turn against them, this is what happens in winter and summer; when things come and they are in danger, this is how tired chess pieces are. Wait, it’s better to be like this.”
Seeing that everyone was deep in thought, Wang Lin paused and then said slowly: "Studying things, seeking knowledge, sincerity, correct mind, self-cultivation, ordering the family, governing the country, and bringing peace to the world, these are the eight eyes...
If you want to make your intention sincere, you must first know it; to know it, you must examine the object. Then you will know it, and after you know it, your intention will be sincere.
So to sum it up and put it into practice, it is nothing more than cultivating one's mind with a correct mind, managing one's family and bringing peace to the world, making contributions to the country, establishing a destiny for the people, and creating peace for all generations."
The words of the sage, no matter how they are interpreted, are just consistent and exhaustive."
When Wang Lin said this, he remained silent.
These are Zhu Xi's original words, and of course they are also mixed with some personal information of Wang Lin.
Everyone was thinking deeply, with excitement on their faces.
Zhang Kui was busy writing at his desk, and while waiting for work, he recorded what Wang Lin said on the paper. Then he dried the ink, folded it carefully, and put it in his arms.
He stood up and bowed deeply to Wang Lin: "Your Majesty's principles are sincere to heaven and earth, and he has discovered the ways of saints. I have been studying for decades. I heard that my prince is studying principles today, and I know that my life has been in vain. I have read the books of sages in vain. I am extremely ashamed."
Zhang Kui, Cheng Yuanjing, and Zhou Ziyan bowed and saluted again: "We should ask Duke Yan Sheng to assume the title of Grand Master of Confucianism again as King Yan. Your Majesty, please!"
The surrounding scholars also imitated Zhang Kui and the others and bowed in salute.
Wang Lin looked around at everyone, smiled slightly, turned and walked towards the high platform.
Wang Lin stopped slightly, suddenly looked at Zhao Gou beside him, and stretched out his hand: "Prince, please come with us as our master."
Zhao Gou's face was full of excitement, and Wang Lin took his hand and walked slowly up to the high platform.
Tang Ke stood up in a daze and stared at Wang Lin's back, his heart filled with confusion.
Fuhu God General Wang Lin.
Wang Lin, the Generalissimo of the Anti-Jin Dynasty.
Wang Lin, the defender of family and country.
Wang Lin, the great master of Confucianism.
After today, Wang Lin combines meritorious deeds, righteousness and fame, and has unparalleled civil and military skills. Who can stop him from usurping the Song Dynasty?
Duke Yansheng led the Kong clan to retreat, leaving only Wang Lin and Zhao Gou on the high platform.
The readers in the audience cheered and seemed to be worshiping.
Only then did Li Gang understand why Wang Lin asked Zhao Gou to come to power to be conferred.
The disciple taught by the great master of Confucianism became the crown prince of the Song Dynasty. This was widely publicized, which was actually a good thing for both Wang Lin and Zhao Gou.
Wang Lin stood quietly on the stage, letting the biting northwest wind blow, and the heat in his heart gradually cooled down.
Next, as the newly-consecrated Confucian Grand Master, of course he had to give a speech and leave something behind, otherwise it would always be criticized as being superficial.
Establish morality and meritorious deeds, and establish words and eloquence.
He pondered for a while and then said loudly: "You scholars, you have read the books of the sages alone, studied the ways of the sages, studied the meaning of the scriptures, and summarized the six principles of reading. I am willing to make it public here and encourage you all."
"That is: proceed step by step, read carefully and think carefully, be open-minded, observe yourself, work hard, be respectful and persistent..."
This is of course Zhu Xi's reading method, known as Zhu Xi's reading method.
Zhu Xi was also a great educator. The six principles of reading he summarized have endured for thousands of years and still have reference significance.
Wang Lin stood on a high platform and talked eloquently, attracting the attention of everyone in the audience.
He slowly and carefully explained the detailed meanings of these six items, and many of the scholars in the audience had already begun to write and record them.
Someone will publicly organize and publish what he said today about management and reading, and pass it on to future generations. This is Wang Lin's straight-to-the-point statement as a great master of Confucianism.
Under the stage, Zhang Kui's face was shocked, and he bowed and said: "These six reading methods are so exquisite. King Yan's reading method should be famous all over the world, and it will be praised by future generations of scholars!"
Zhou Ziyan and Cheng Yuanjing led a group of scholars to bow and salute: "Those who are immortal will be famous for eternity. The great master of Confucianism can be regarded as a teacher in the world!"
On the stage, Zhao Gou couldn't help but bow to Wang Lin.
At the far end of the crowd, the eunuch Huang Kun accompanied Zhao Ji, who had left the palace incognito, and stood quietly under the merit arch of the Confucian Temple, his expression gradually becoming as cold as ice.