Chapter 274 What is the use of learning? 【Monthly Pass】
On the occasion of getting married, there is nothing more romantic than sending a loving song to your lover.
When Xu Ruolin was deeply moved, it was also when the other men in the Xu family suffered.
The forcing gaze of their mother-in-law made them feel ashamed.
However, I learned a lot this time, and I will inevitably learn and apply them in the future.
The elders did not have so many ideas, and they all opened their eyes after listening to a piece of music that they had never heard before and was extremely exquisite.
Liu Zongzhou looked at the piano and marveled.
"The sound of this thing is far different from other music in China. However, the beauty of the rhythm is particularly outstanding. I never thought that Westerners could be so good at music."
Zuo Mengeng knew that Liu Zongzhou had strong Chinese ties, and hurriedly said: "Teacher, this piano was improved by a student who borrowed Western instruments, and was not created by Westerners. If you really want to count, it is still a Chinese thing."
Huang Zongxi was in the same mind with him and followed up: "Over the past thousands of years, countless things have been introduced to China from the Western Yi. After many vicissitudes, they have become our Chinese style. The same is true for this Qin, especially compared to the Qin from the Westerners. Explanation
My ability to embrace all rivers and introduce new things from the old is unique in the world."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone here readily agreed.
It seems that the national complex has always been engraved in the bones of the Chinese people.
Xu Ruoxin didn't have so many profound thoughts. She was already conquered by the music and asked hurriedly: "Third brother-in-law, do you have a name for the song?"
Zuo Mengeng laughed loudly and looked at the happy Xu Ruolin.
"To Juliet..."
The hall was instantly filled with a sour smell.
All women, big or small, even Gu's own mother, looked at Xu Ruolin with jealousy.
Such a beautiful piece of music will definitely last forever. No matter how long it takes, people will always mention the protagonist of the piece, Xu Ruolin.
Doesn’t that mean that she will also be remembered forever?
Is there anything more romantic than this in the world?
In fact, "To Juliet" is the most famous piano piece "To Alice", and it is one of the few pieces that Zuo Mengeng knew.
It is obviously the best thing to dedicate this situation to your lover.
Anyway, the original name of this song is not "To Alice", but "To Theresa", so why not change it to "To Juliet"?
Juliet is Xu Ruolin's Christian name.
Xu Ruolan's Christian name is Fu Lijida, Xu Gandi is Gandi Da, and Xu Ruoxin is Martina. If future generations hear it, it will be strange.
Only Xu Ruolin's Juliet is a very normal Christian name.
Zuo Mengeng's new son-in-law came to visit, and Liu Zongzhou, Li Banghua, Huang Zongxi, and Wang Siyi were even more distinguished guests. The Xu family did not dare to neglect and prepared a sumptuous luncheon.
"Zhong Heng is from the North. I wonder if Xi is used to Jiangnan cuisine?"
Zuo Mengeng found that once his father-in-law, Xu Ji, accepted him, he became very easy-going and did not have any pretentious elders.
This made him very comfortable, and he hurriedly said: "My son-in-law has traveled all over the world, and has dabbled in the flavors of various places. Especially on the battlefield, in times of crisis, he can't even eat a bite of steamed buns. Maybe... there is no one in the world who is not compatible with my son-in-law.
A diet for your appetite.”
Everyone laughed, the atmosphere was bright, and they drank and drank in harmony.
After the Xu family embraced Catholicism, they did not stop studying traditional learning. Brothers Xu Ji and Xu Erjue were all famous. Although they were not in official positions, they had solid knowledge.
During the dinner, I often asked Liu Zongzhou and Li Banghua for advice, and it can be said that I benefited a lot.
Liu Zongzhou originally had some contempt for these people who believed in foreign gods. After this on-the-spot contact, he discovered that these people were no different and finally put aside his prejudice.
During the dinner, he talked about his interactions with missionaries such as Deng Yuhan and Luo Yagu when he was in Linqing, as well as his understanding and views on Western religions, which actually taught both the Xu family and his son.
In the afternoon, Xu Mansion suddenly became lively.
Local scholars, celebrities, and students from Songjiang Mansion came in droves, almost crossing the threshold of Xu Mansion.
Chen Zilong, Li Wen, Song Zhengyu and others mainly came to send congratulatory gifts, while others came to visit Liu Zongzhou.
It was rare for Emperor Wenzong to come to Songjiang Mansion. How could a Confucian student miss this good opportunity to ask for advice.
Seeing that there were more and more people, making noise was not the answer, Pan Xiaona's father Pan Yunlong suggested: "Nian Taigong, I have a quiet place by the river, why not invite Nian Taigong to come on stage to give a lecture and educate me, Songjiang Scholar?" How about people?"
Everyone was overjoyed and cheered.
Fortunately, when Liu Zongzhou went north, he gave lectures everywhere he went, so he was no stranger to this scene.
"You wise men do not think that I am old and ignorant, but treat me kindly. I am extremely honored. If you are three of us, you must be my teacher. I am not worthy of my teachings. I should learn from all the wise men and learn from them, so that you can teach me, okay?"
Seeing that the world-famous Liu Zongzhou was so humble, some people who were proud of their modest achievements immediately became vigilant. They had a better understanding of Confucius's meaning of "I should examine myself three times a day."
Under the stars and the moon, we left Xu Mansion and came all the way to the Huangpu River.
At this time, although there were prosperous docks and shops on both sides of the Huangpu River, they were far from compared with those of later generations. In addition, the land was privately owned, and many of the good land along the river had been occupied by large households, so there were many places with quiet scenery.
Just to the east of the Pan family's mansion, there is a lush forest.
Although there is no human repair in the middle, the land is flat and open, and the river breeze passes through the forest. Under the warm sunshine in March, it is comfortable and pleasant, just like a fairyland.
Liu Zongzhou was invited to sit on a stone platform in the middle. There was tea on it and the writing desk was laid out.
The people accompanying him sat on the ground all around, filling the huge open space with water.
Zuo Mengeng stood on one side and looked around. He saw people of all ages, including men, women, old and young, scholars, peasants, industrialists and merchants who came here with admiration.
The desire to learn from the southeast is indeed far superior to other places.
Unfortunately, in troubled times, no matter how profound this knowledge is, it cannot save the world.
Liu Zongzhou had the same idea as him. Looking at the countless people who wanted to learn, he could only sigh.
If it were in the past, he would have been filled with joy and tried his best to tell what he had learned, hoping that more people could bathe in the saint's teachings.
But now, Liu Zongzhou was a little confused and didn't know where to start.
After thinking about it, he decided to change his approach.
"I have been studying since I was a child. I am lucky enough to have my grandfather and mentor both be great Confucian scholars. I have learned the art of learning very quickly."
Almost everyone here knows about his life, and they are also envious of him.
The role of famous teachers is the same throughout the ages.
Only celebrities like Zhang Ying and Xu Fuyuan can teach great scholars like Liu Zongzhou.
Liu Zongzhou is still talking about his academic experience.
"I started with Cheng and Zhu, and later Yangming. After taking care of both heart and reason, I gained a little. Thanks to the love of the world, I am lucky to have a good reputation. I originally thought that after I have completed my studies, I can cultivate myself, manage the family, govern the world, and assist the monarch. , to support the country and save the Ming Dynasty from decline. I believe that there are not a few of you who have the same intention as me."
Everyone laughed non-stop.
There is a golden house in the book, and the civil and martial arts learned must of course be sold to the emperor's family.
This is also the reason why scholars gain academic fame like a crucian carp crossing a river.
Almost most scholars who have no intention of pursuing an official career basically know that there is no hope of success or fame.
Liu Zongzhou laid the groundwork and slowly entered the theme.
"All of you here, just like me, are quite a few who have failed in their official career. I would like to ask you, are we not strong enough in serving the country?"
There was a noisy discussion below, and many people shook their heads in grief and anger.
Of course, no one would say that they have no intention of serving the country.
Most of the reasons for failure in official career are either that the king did not like his painstaking advice, or that he was harmed by traitors.
Even if they take responsibility and are punished, how many of them are unwilling to join in the sin and are helpless in the face of the current situation?
"I observe that today among the gentlemen, there are only a few who serve as officials and as prime ministers, while there are many in the countryside. I would like to ask you, although you are not able to serve as officials, do you still have the heart to save the world and the people?"
A very interesting phenomenon.
Today, less than one out of ten people who came to listen to Liu Zongzhou's lectures is a man of great fame. The majority of the rest are ordinary people.
Just because the south of the Yangtze River was rich and prosperous, even among the common people, there were not many people who studied there.
Liu Zongzhou's question hit the point.
Confucianism emphasizes self-cultivation, ordering the family, and governing the world. So, as ordinary people, or as gentry living far away from the world, do we adhere to this dogma?
After a moment of calm, everyone present suddenly understood and sang in unison.
"The sound of wind and rain, the sound of reading, can be heard in my ears; I care about family affairs, state affairs, and world affairs!"
The purpose of Donglin Academy back then has become deeply rooted in the hearts of the people today.
Seeing this grand occasion, Liu Zongzhou really burst into tears.
"I wonder how you, the king, are far away from the court and have no power, so you can make full use of what you have learned?"
The scene fell silent for an instant, and everyone was lost in thought. Apparently they were all thinking about whether they had ever used what they had learned in their daily lives.
But most people look confused and can't find anything to apply what they have learned.
This feeling suddenly made many people panic.
Could it be that traveling in the marketplace and getting caught up in vulgarity have made them forget the way of a saint?