Chen Guo, Shangying City.
At dawn, a middle-aged man who described himself as ordinary hurried toward the west gate. His original temperament was groveling and flattering, but as he walked, he held his head high and looked straight, as if he was superior to others.
He is Tian Jian, Siko Tian Heng's servant. Now he has received an order from the Lord to go to the bamboo forest in the west of the city to investigate something.
Although Shangying is not a famous city, it has tens of thousands of households. The city is divided into areas such as palaces, nobles, markets, and common people. Each area has many neighborhoods, each of which is organized into a group. Often, what happens in one neighborhood is not heard just across the street. , which shows the state of the big city, and although Tian Heng is a criminal who catches thieves, it is difficult for him to know about ordinary trivial matters. As long as there is no big disturbance or someone reports him, he is happy and free.
More than a month ago, several people from Chu State came to give lectures in the bamboo forest west of the city. Tian Heng had never heard of it until recently when he heard a servant mention it, and he realized that the momentum seemed to have become a bit loud.
Originally, he did not support the lectures, but he would not suppress them. After all, this has been a popular trend in various countries in the past ten years. He did not take it seriously and had a reputation for being stubborn. However, as the momentum of the Zhulin lectures grew, He was shocked when he finally heard about various things, so he sent a trustworthy servant to investigate.
Tian Jian walked briskly, and everyone who met him on the street would stop and salute, which gave him great satisfaction. However, as he approached the bamboo forest in the west of the city, this situation gradually disappeared. There were more people walking with him and less people walking opposite him, and most of the steps were in a hurry, for fear of missing him. Yes, something important.
Tian Jian, who had gone to listen to the lecture in Zhulin, was slightly startled, gathered his nerves, and followed quickly.
The bamboo forest in the west of the city is said to be a bamboo forest, but in fact it is only a sparse bamboo, which has nothing to do with the forest. At this time, in the center, there is a rammed earth half-person height standing tall, with a woman sitting on it. Coming out of the dust in white clothes, with a cold expression, noble temperament, and delicate and gorgeous appearance, he looks like a fairy from the Moon Palace descending into the mortal world.
She looked a little green, as if she was only in her twenties, but seeing Tian Jian's mind wavering, she almost couldn't control herself, and couldn't help but sigh: "I'm afraid the praise I received in the past was nothing more than this."
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Looking around, he found that many of the people sitting around looked admiring and respectful, but none of them were frivolous.
There was a lyre placed in front of the woman who was sitting upright. Suddenly, with a gentle touch, the music hit the ears, which was extremely clear and refreshing, making people feel energetic. Then Tian Jian found that everyone around him straightened up their bodies and attitudes. There were no more whispers.
Today I will talk about the second chapter of Mo Shu. A woman’s voice is like the sound of a piano.
Tian Jian frowned. It was only the second chapter or the first time he had talked about it.
He held a proud and serious posture, but as he listened, his expression gradually changed involuntarily. It's as if the dull mask has been taken off, revealing his vivid and wonderful true face.
The ink book turned out to be a secret book of martial arts
She actually taught secrets to all the listeners in public.
And while teaching the exercises, he also taught people how to read and write.
Tian Jian felt that this was ridiculous and abnormal, as if he was trapped in a funny dream. As the family master's trusted servant, he naturally has to teach the skills long ago, and his strength is not bad. I don’t care much about the martial arts contained in the Mo book, but how can I do this
The difficulty of acquiring the skills and texts is a sign that the nobles are different from the lowly. How can they be taught without receiving any reward or even the slightest assessment
It’s simply the most ridiculous thing in the world
I have worked so hard, working like a cow and a horse, and finally learned how to read and practice martial arts. These lowly people deserve it.
Looking around blankly, he seemed to see some scholars and some run-down nobles.
What happened next made Tian Jian even more angry. In addition to teaching, there were also guidance and even demonstrations in person. People around him either listened with interest, compared what they had learned, or were so absorbed in it that they wished they had four pairs of ears and two hearts. , and some find bark boards and other objects, and from time to time carve symbols they understand at key places to facilitate their recall later.
As time passed, after some questions and answers about cultivation, while Tian Jian was in a state of shock, anger and confusion, the woman ended teaching the second chapter of Mo Shu and turned to talk about Mo Yi.
Mo Yitian Jian gathered his thoughts and forced himself to listen.
But just as he had calmed down from the previous turmoil, another wave of shock hit him. He was so frightened and angry that he almost jumped up and blurted out curses.
There is no difference in love between heaven and earth, and the same is true for people. Although there is a difference between closeness and distance, one must always have kindness and compassion. The noble should not despise the humble, and the rich should not humiliate the poor. The expression on the field Jane suddenly became ferocious, and she suppressed the urge to curse. , it is ridiculous that the princes and nobles are born noble, how can they stand side by side with the poor and the humble and love them all
If you don’t start an unjust war, there will be no unjust war in the world today.
It seems to make sense that the undestined merits are in line with the will of heaven, and there will be rewards from ghosts and gods. It is not destined by fate.
When Tian Jian heard this, he sometimes glared, sometimes raised his eyebrows. When he was ferocious, he wanted to tear the woman on the stage to pieces. When he was happy, he wanted to worship her. He felt that she was speaking to his heart. It turned out that this was the real truth. As long as he worked hard, he could still return the favor. There are opportunities for further advancement
Disputes between feudal lords often occur for hundreds of miles without anyone inhabiting them. The fields are filled with bones and no one collects them for burial. This is not a special case. I believe that many of you here have experienced it. This can be avoided only by loving each other, benefiting each other, and not starting unjust wars. Ruan Yushu on the stage quietly breathed a sigh of relief. It was her turn to give a lecture today, but she was not good at it. After finally finishing the lecture, she felt as relaxed as eating ten pieces of dried arowana in one go.
She did not preside over the meeting to tell the story of suffering, nor did she talk about the gods, Buddhas, saints, princes, generals, etc. She only had some meaning in her words, so as not to intensify the conflict with the nobles before the matter was completed. It cannot be said that the intention of annihilating all the countries, unifying the world, and restoring peace to the people can not be said. Chen Guo is a small country and has no ambition in this regard. If it is said, it will only be counterproductive, and a simple non-attack is enough.
For more than a month, they have not directly asked to see King Chen. After all, Bole Lord, who is not a polite and virtuous corporal, is very likely to be dismissed directly as an unknown soldier. Therefore, spending time, concentrating on teaching, expanding momentum, and building reputation can not only strengthen the His own strength can induce King Chen to take the initiative to summon him.
And the effect is surprisingly good. With the publicity and efforts of Zhao Bai and others, the lectures have gone from being ignored at first to now not only common people come to learn, but also many knowledgeable officials and scholars will listen, praise and admire him. .
As a result, the reputation of Meng Qi and others spread wider and wider, and nobles gradually came, including some from nearby cities. The names of the Five Sages and Mr. Su became popular in the streets and alleys.
Seeing Ruan Yushu finishing his lecture, each of the listeners stood up hurriedly, cupped their hands to see him off, with admiration in their eyes and a very respectful attitude.
Tian Jian's heart was filled with waves, and he was frightened, angry and confused. He didn't know how to leave the bamboo forest and return to Sikotian Mansion.
Tian Heng, who teaches writing and exercises without receiving any reward and lets everyone listen to him with a black beard, glared angrily just after hearing the report from the previous section of the Tian Jian.
Tian Jian buried his head deeply: Yes.
Bold, arrogant, and rebellious, Tian Heng was so angry that he paced back and forth, heartbroken and said, "The etiquette is broken and the music is broken, the etiquette is broken and the music is broken, really the etiquette is broken and the music is broken."
According to the Zhou rites, how can one freely teach martial arts and teach writing? This is a privilege only enjoyed by the children of princes and nobles.
Seeing the chaos in the world, many countries began to disobey etiquette and have no scruples in order to become stronger. Tian Heng had already sighed similarly, but when such a huge impact happened in front of his eyes, he was still furious. I feel more and more that the rituals are broken and the music is broken, and the world is dark.
He took a few steps and suppressed his emotions: continue talking.
Tian Jian looked at his master's face and started talking about non-attacks and unjust wars, and then talked about universal love, Shang Xian, Zhi Ming, Ghost Festival and so on.
Tian Heng's face became more and more livid, but he did not burst into anger again, but endured to listen to the end.
Using talented people regardless of their status is like digging up the tombs of our ancestors. Tian Heng said a sentence from between his teeth.
Tian Jian hurriedly said: Lord, do you want to expel them
Will expelling them for lecturing give the Tang State an excuse? Wait a minute. They are from the Chu State. As vassals of the Chu State, the Chen State is often hostile to the Tang State. Si Ko Tian Heng does not dare to act blindly.
Yes, it is indeed from Chu State. Tian Jian didn't hide anything.
Tian Heng took a few steps and said in a deep voice: "Anyway, it's just a lecture, not a lobbying. Let's first send someone to the Chu State to inquire, and then expel them after getting the exact information."
yes. Tian Jian turned around and left.
At this time, Tian Heng's youngest son Tian Kuo happened to pass by and murmured to himself: There is no difference between heaven and earth. There is no difference between love and kindness. What a great talent.
Niezi, what did you say? Tian Heng suddenly became furious and slapped him in the face.
Tian Kuo had good strength and was close to the location, but due to etiquette, he did not dare to dodge, so he was slapped hard, causing blood to bleed from the corner of his mouth.
Tian Heng cursed angrily.
Tian Kuo frowned and looked at Tian Heng stubbornly: Father, the power of the world has changed a long time ago. Even if a person without strength and talent seizes a high position, he cannot restrain others from coveting him for a long time without relying on etiquette.
Today's way is to only rely on the virtuous
Mr. Su said that the general trend of the world is like a surging river. Those who go with it will prosper, and those who go against it will perish. We cannot block the carriage with the arms of a mantis. We must not only follow the direct descendants, but only those who are talented. This is the way to survive and grow.
Tian Heng looked at his son who no longer dared to recognize him, and pursed his lips: Nie Zi, Nie Zi
A few days later, Tian Heng, who had not yet received a reply from Chu, heard shocking news. King Chen summoned the Zhulin Lecturer
Your Majesty, your Majesty actually summoned them. Tian Heng's legs went weak and he fell down on the straw mat.
Inside the palace of Chen State.
Meng Qi and others had just paid a visit to King Chen, and after sitting at the table, they heard King Chen say: You are all great talents, I have heard about it, but the Chen country is happy and the nobles and people are in harmony, so I am afraid that your knowledge will not be of use.
He has the iconic long beard with five veins and is full of energy. He is a master.
This is exactly the small country that Meng Qi and others carefully selected. The king is more powerful than the nobles.
After King Chen finished speaking, Meng Qi smiled slightly, his face turned serious, and he said in a deep voice:
Chen Guo is in dire straits. Disaster is just around the corner. How can there be peace and happiness