Savor it carefully.
Savor every word.
I heard a court official couldn't help but read it out again:
"I searched for him among the crowd for hundreds of times.
Looking back suddenly.
But that person is... in the dim light."
silence.
Endless silence.
Everyone seemed to be immersed in it.
I couldn't get out of this mood for a long time.
In fact, for Kong Yingda.
Just this one sentence made him nod repeatedly.
I couldn't help but start to comment:
“When you first hear this poem, you might mistakenly think it’s about love.
You can taste it carefully.
This is far beyond the reach of love.
It can be said that "people" here does not refer to real people.
It can also be seen as a pursuit of friendship, fame, or even one’s life ambitions.”
As he spoke, Kong Yingda felt melancholy and sighed:
"After people have gone through untold hardships to search.
Suddenly looking back.
I suddenly realized that the person or thing I had been looking for was actually right beside me all along."
Damn it!
That’s awesome!
Zhuang Zhou couldn't help but admire him.
This Kong Yingda is really capable.
For Zhuang Zhou, he certainly knew the deeper meaning of this poem.
This is the third realm of the three realms of life proposed by Mr. Wang Guowei in "Words on Human Life".
"Master Zhuang, what's wrong? What I said is not right?"
Seeing Zhuang Zhou's thoughtful look, Kong Yingda asked directly.
"No, Mr. Kong is absolutely right!"
Zhuang Zhou smiled faintly, and was obviously a little drunk at this time, and then explained:
"I once read in a book that those who have achieved great things and profound knowledge, both ancient and modern, have gone through three stages."
As soon as the words fell, Kong Yingda immediately asked:
"Oh, which three realms are they?"
When it comes to governing the country and building the country, Kong Yingda admits that he is not as good as Zhuang Zhou.
Those ideas were too extraordinary and beyond his imagination.
But to be honest, this is a form of learning.
But Kong Yingda refuses to submit to anyone.
Zhuang Zhou didn't think much of it, just casually saying what little knowledge he had:
"The first realm is 'establishing', the second realm is 'keeping', and the third realm is 'attaining'.
Specifically, this first stage is about setting one's will and making up one's mind. Only when one has this condition of 'setting' can one reach the second and third stages.
"Oh? That's quite an interesting perspective."
Zhuang Zhou's explanation immediately attracted Li Er's interest.
The other civil officials present naturally became more interested.
This is equivalent to proposing how to do research.
Unless you are a great scholar, you would not dare to write a book.
They really wanted to see how Zhuang Zhou would explain this idea of studying.
"Master Zhuang, could you elaborate on the three realms of life you proposed?"
At this time, Sima Caizhang was also very interested.
Zhuang Zhou was originally holding the roasted lamb chops and was about to feast on them.
Only then did he realize that many people present were staring at him.
Even Li Er and Li Chengqian looked at him expectantly at this time.
Obviously waiting for Zhuang Zhou's next explanation.
“???”
Zhuang Zhou's eyes swept over everyone one by one.
All right!
It has come to this.
It seems I have no choice but to go ahead with it.
Mr. Wang Guowei, I'm sorry.
This can be regarded as promoting your insights in a foreign land.
"Okay, since you all want to hear it, I'll be bold enough to tell you."
Zhuang Zhou nodded, and then continued:
"This first state is 'standing'. I will explain it in one word.
'Last night the west wind withered the green trees. I climbed the high building alone and looked out at the end of the world.'
Although this sentence expresses the sorrow of separation, it does not reveal the word "sorrow", but it can reveal the loneliness in the poet's heart.
Stand high and see far.
It is not that you can see far by climbing high, but that one's spiritual state should be transcendent and not be burdened by worldly affairs.
Only in this way can we have a long-term vision.”
Having said this, Zhuang Zhou paused deliberately.
Sure enough, Kong Yingda nodded repeatedly after hearing what he said.
The others were even more impressed.
Obviously, they highly agree with Zhuang Zhou's views.
"Well said!"
At this time, Kong Yingda added:
"This first realm truly lies in the word 'establishment,' which is about establishing a goal and a yearning for learning."
Upon hearing this, Li Er also nodded and said:
"That's right, this first realm is about determination, yearning, and pursuit."
Zhuang Zhou nodded and smiled slightly, then continued:
"As for the second realm, which is 'guarding', I will also explain it in one sentence.
'I will never regret my clothes becoming looser and looser, I will never regret my clothes becoming looser and looser for her.'
This sentence means that people will not regret losing weight or having loose clothes, and they are willing to become haggard for what they want.
This second realm is the persistent pursuit of knowledge, with no regrets in the effort.”
Having said this, Zhuang Zhou stopped again.
At this time, Li Chengqian couldn't help but sigh and said:
"Master Zhuang, as you said, this second realm is all about 'guarding'.
Stick to your beliefs, even if it means sacrificing everything for them."
"Your Highness the Crown Prince is absolutely right."
Zhuang Zhou continued:
"As for the third realm, it is 'attainment', as described in the poem just now:
'I searched for him among the crowd for hundreds of times, but when I turned around, I found him there, in the dimly lit area.'
This sentence means that after thousands of searches and efforts.
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