"fool."
Professor Wang glared and said, "You haven't responded to such an obvious hint. Is this how you read books?"
"What on earth does that mean?"
The students in the audience couldn't help but become curious.
We were used to being scolded by Professor Wang, so no one got angry at all.
Professor Wang wrote the names of Huang Yaoshi and others on the blackboard, and then said:
"In the theory of the five elements, the east is wood, so the East Evil is Huang Yaoshi, and Huang is the grass radical, which means wood; the west is gold, so the Feng in Ouyang Feng, the West Poison, is the gold radical; the north is water, so the Hong in Hong Qigong has three drops of water; as for the middle, earth, it corresponds to Wang Chongyang, because earth is the center, and Wang Chongyang's original name, which was mentioned once in the novel, was Wang Zhe; the south is fire, so why is Master Yideng fire, do you need me to explain?"
“I’ll go!”
The students were shocked!
So there is a saying about the origin of the name of the Five Quatrains
Chu Kuang never mentioned this point in the novel, so no one thought about it in this direction!
This novel even has such exquisite naming
Some students were skeptical: "Isn't this a coincidence?"
Professor Wang said, "Because fire overcomes metal, Master Yideng's Finger of the Sun can overcome Ouyang Feng's Toad Skill. And because metal overcomes wood, Ouyang Feng chased Huang Rong away and bullied her to death for his nephew. If you still need a reason, think carefully about Peach Blossom Island and Huang Yaoshi's Damp Blue Sea, and you will understand why the East Evil is wood."
Well-founded!
Convincing!
Now no one dared to question this matter. However, after everyone digested this information, a student soon couldn't help but ask: "But Professor Wang, even if this is the case, The Legend of the Condor Heroes can't be considered literature, right? Can those fancy martial arts in martial arts novels be explained by literature?"
"Then let's talk about martial arts."
Professor Wang said, "Take the most domineering 'Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms' for example. Do you know the moves in the 'Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms'?"
"The arrogant dragon will regret!"
"Hidden Dragon, do not use it!"
Some students vaguely remember something.
Professor Wang said, "Isn't this a cool name?"
Everyone nodded. That’s right. The name was so exciting just by looking at it.
Professor Wang said, "But you know what? On the surface, the Dragon in the Sky Will Regret says that this move can be taken back, but in fact it tells us that we should know how to advance and retreat, and not be proud. As for Hidden Dragon, Do Not Use It, it means that every palm of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms is a real move, and every move is powerful and amazing, so don't make a move if you don't have a chance, because it will be a waste of energy and will be of no use. In addition, the other moves, when put together, are a philosophy of life!"
A girl in the front row whispered, "Is this your personal understanding?"
Professor Wang shrugged his shoulders and said, "Then I'll talk about something that is not my personal understanding. I'm afraid that you won't understand it at your level. The arrogant dragon regrets is the Qian Gua of the Book of Changes, and the image says: Shang Jiu; the flying dragon in the sky is also the Qian Gua, and the image says: Jiu Wu. In addition, the dragon in the field is also the Qian Gua, and the image says: Jiu Er. As for the wild geese gradually land on the land, it is the Jian Gua of the Book of Changes, and the image says: Jiu San..."
Damn it!
He was tricked!
Following Professor Wang’s introduction to the Book of Changes, the students were in awe and at the same time more and more shocked!
The Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms comes from the "Book of Changes"
Does martial arts moves contain hidden philosophy of life
This moment.
Some students couldn't help but argue: "What about the Nine Yin Manual?"
Professor Wang didn't care at all and casually said: "The way of heaven is to reduce the surplus and supplement the deficiency. Therefore, the void overcomes the full, and the deficiency overcomes the surplus. Its meaning is broad, its theory is profound, and its interest is deep. The images of heaven and earth are divided, the signs of yin and yang are arranged, the causes of change are shown, and the signs of life and death are obvious. Without planning, the remains are the same. Without agreement, the living and the dead are in harmony. Its words are subtle and verified. It is true that it is the ancestor of the supreme way and the beginning of life..."
At this point, Professor Wang patted the table:
"It was adapted from the Tao Te Ching. You young people are ignorant and have not even fully understood Chu Kuang's intention in writing these martial arts. All the settings in his book are based on cultural background, with so many ancient classics as references. It is not at all fabricated out of thin air as you think!"
This is also what Professor Wang likes about The Legend of the Condor Heroes.
In other martial arts novels, the martial arts moves are all made up by the author's imagination, and they are done in any way that makes them look domineering. However, Chu Kuang looked for martial arts moves from ancient texts, and arranged the imaginary martial arts in an orderly manner so that their meanings are self-evident!
In the audience.
The students were stunned by the spray!
No one would have thought that in addition to the five absolutes corresponding to the directions and the five elements, Chu Kuang's book also contained these theories about the martial arts, and even Lao Tzu's "Tao Te Ching" was used!
“Is this the literary quality of The Legend of the Condor Heroes?”
After being shocked, a student murmured.
Professor Wang shook his head. "This is the literary quality of The Legend of the Condor Heroes, but it is not the entire literary quality of The Legend of the Condor Heroes. This book integrates poetry, songs, music, chess, calligraphy, painting, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, astronomy and geography. It also integrates the Eight Trigrams, Yin and Yang, and the Five Elements. It is a unique combination. In a sense, it can be called a small encyclopedia of traditional culture. If you really want to fully understand The Legend of the Condor Heroes, I won't have to work so hard to teach you. Let me test you again. Do you know the various schools of thought in The Legend of the Condor Heroes?"
Hundred Schools of Thought
The students had strange expressions, and their eyes clearly said:
You keep on showing off!
"I know you don't understand. Huang Yaoshi is disgusted with the world and lives in seclusion on an island. He is the Taoist who inherited Zhuangzi's view of fame and fortune as floating clouds. Master Yideng, needless to say, represents Buddhism, who converts to the Three Treasures and sees through the world. As for Ouyang Feng, he is a strategist who schemes and uses all means. Hong Qigong is a typical Mohist thinker who helps the poor and rescues people in distress..."
So cool!
A student asked: "What about Guo Jing?"
Professor Wang's lips curled up: "Guo Jing inherited Confucius's orthodox Confucianism. It's not only because of his personality, but also because of his desire to serve his country."
"Any specific explanation?"
The students were completely led by Professor Wang, and only today did they realize how terrifying Professor Wang's literary accomplishment is. Even reading a martial arts novel is a level that normal people cannot reach!
"You guys have so much to do."
Professor Wang flipped through The Legend of the Condor Heroes and quickly found the information he wanted:
"In the 37th chapter of the novel, the Mongolian army attacked Samarkand but could not break through for a long time. Genghis Khan announced that whoever could break through the city would be rewarded with all the gold and silver treasures in the city. Finally, Guo Jing used a trick to break through the city, and Genghis Khan kept his promise to reward him. At this time, Guo Jing had privately decided to use this opportunity to ask Genghis Khan to cancel his engagement with Princess Huazheng, but at this time, the Mongolian army massacred the city. Hundreds of thousands of people in the city fled and cried, and innocent lives were brutally killed. After seeing this scene, Guo Jing resolutely changed his request to "spare the lives of these hundreds of thousands of people" and did not regret it. This is the embodiment of Confucian personality, and it is also the reason why I admire Guo Jing the most, and this plot also points out the main line of the story!"
The students were completely convinced!
No matter what you ask, Professor Wang can handle it!
At this time, a student subconsciously asked: "What is the main plot of The Legend of the Condor Heroes?"
Professor Wang sighed: "This is a good question. At first, I thought the main plot of The Legend of the Condor Heroes should be the Battle of Mount Huashan; later I thought the main plot of The Legend of the Condor Heroes should be to help Temujin conquer the world, but I didn't understand until the end that the main plot of this book is family and country, which is also where this novel is stronger than all other martial arts novels. Just like the question that Guo Jing asked Genghis Khan at the end, today I also ask you, what kind of person can be called a hero?"
Shaked his head.
Professor Wang said, "This question is too complicated for you. It's hard for you to understand it with your intelligence. Why don't we change the question? This is also the homework for this class. Everyone should write a summary for me tomorrow. I'm an old man with little education, so I want you to tell me..."
Hold the chalk.
Professor Wang wrote the word "Xia" on the blackboard, then turned to look at the students in the classroom, his eyes full of expectation:
"What is a Xia!?"