Chapter 38
Chapter 38
Back at the county school, it was still as lively as the previous year.
It is now thirty-three years since Huayuan.
This is Ji Yuan’s third year in this world and also his second year in the county school.
Among the twelve people who took the examination for promotion last year, five were admitted to the B-level hall.
Needless to say, Cai Fenglan entered with the highest score.
Chang Qing actually passed the exam and has moved to the dormitory in Class B Hall.
The Class B dormitories have four people in a room and the conditions are much better.
Deputy dormitory head Jiang Ke did not pass, but he has become more calm and is expected to work harder this year.
There have been slight changes in the personnel of Halls A, B and C, but other situations are similar to last year.
The teachers and doctors turned their attention to Class B.
There will be another county examination in February.
But the situation in Class C Hall this year is different from previous years.
This year, the students in Class C Hall, regardless of whether the teachers and doctors are present or not, are studying hard.
I cherish the opportunity to read and have developed a habit of doing so.
Besides, the Bingdeng Hall is headed by Ji Yuan and Liu Rong.
These two people, one is ten years old and the other is fourteen, are extremely hardworking.
As older people, what right do they have to play around?
Li Tingqianfei, who was good friends with Ji Yuan, couldn't put the book down.
Go ahead and study. With this bunch of test takers, what else is there to do except studying?
In March, the county examination was over and the teachers and doctors attended classes as usual.
The masters of the Four Books are still the same as before, but the content they talk about is obviously more in-depth.
Doctor Mingjing was replaced.
Mingjing means to understand the meaning of scriptures.
Doctor is another name for a teacher, and also means a position.
Mingjing Doctor, which means a teacher who is proficient in scriptures.
Doctors of Mingjing can also be addressed differently according to the content they teach.
Just like everyone can call the teacher "teacher".
But if we talk about them separately, they are Chinese teachers, math teachers, physics teachers, etc.
The name used in the county school is similar.
The person who teaches the Book of Songs is called a Book of Songs Doctor.
The person who teaches Zhouyi is called Dr. Zhouyi.
Last year, the doctors of Book of Songs, Book of Changes, and Book of History all spoke about their respective areas of expertise.
This year we are going to study "Book of Rites", so naturally we have replaced him with the doctor who is most proficient in it.
But the Book of Rites should be explained by two teachers.
One is a scholar, who usually leads everyone in reading.
The other one was a juren and could only spare time to teach. Most of the time, he was in the B-class hall or even the A-class hall.
The Juren Doctor is extremely young, only thirty-five years old this year.
He was from Yuyao in eastern Zhejiang. Needless to say, the reading culture in Jiangsu and Zhejiang was very strong.
The teachers who came out of there were mostly good at "Book of Rites", "Literature and Art", and "Book of Changes". He was able to teach there because of the favor given by the county magistrate.
Today was the first time that the Juren Doctor appeared in the Class C Hall, and the students could not sit still at all.
After lunch, everyone sat in their seats, waiting for Dr. Liji to come.
This is a juren!
A 35-year-old juren.
At this age, you can obviously take the exam again, or become an official.
Of course, in today’s officialdom, if a scholar wants to become an official immediately, he must be on the waiting list.
Among Mr. Zhao’s previous friends, Mr. Huang was an exception.
He was involved in cheating in the imperial examination, so he was given compensation, and Mr. Huang only became a minor official in a remote area.
But at thirty-five, you can really take the test again!
If you pass the imperial examination, wealth and glory will be within your reach in this life.
"Many people are curious as to why he doesn't continue to take the exam."
"Liu Rong, do you know?"
Liu Rong's grandfather was a juren, perhaps he knew?
Liu Rong only related what he had heard: "My grandfather passed the imperial examination more than 50 years ago. At that time, there were not as many scholars as there are now, so after passing the imperial examination, it took only two or three years for a suitable position to be selected."
"More than 50 years have passed, and Tianqi has gained countless juren and jinshi, but there are only so many official positions."
"Dr. Yin will probably take the exam again. He is here to teach in preparation for the exam."
The rest is self-explanatory, everyone understands.
The position is fixed.
However, more and more people are passing the exams.
So if you want to be on the waiting list you have to queue up.
After hearing this, everyone's enthusiasm seemed to wane a bit.
Liu Rong said, "Dr. Yin is from eastern Zhejiang, where the imperial examination is very popular. It is really amazing that he can pass the examination there."
"Moreover, the understanding of the Book of Rites in the eastern Zhejiang area, especially in Yuyao, is very good, far exceeding that of other places."
"Tianqi State has opened schools in various places to recruit disciples. The first thing they want is a master from Yuyao in eastern Zhejiang who specializes in teaching these subjects."
I've heard a little bit about it before the Epoch Times.
At this time Liu Rong explained seriously that he had great expectations for Dr. Yin who was about to come.
First of all, the place where Dr. Yin is located is a province with a large number of college entrance examination candidates in modern times.
That place is very competitive, and the students who come out of it must be extraordinary.
Speaking of which, it is also difficult to avoid the college entrance examination in Jiangsu and Zhejiang in modern times, and it was the same in ancient times.
Furthermore, the local people have a very deep understanding of the three books including the Book of Rites.
This can be likened to the local cultural heritage.
Then it was rolled out from the roll.
Such a powerful teacher turned out to be their teacher.
Last year he began to study "Book of Rites" on his own. Although he read it through once, he also read it again following the annotations.
But many problems still remain.
Now that he has officially started learning, I believe these doubts of his will be resolved.
Liu Rong knew so much, it must have been his grandfather who was a juren scholar who told him.
The old scholars praised him so highly, which shows that their Dr. Yin is really amazing.
The students became restless again.
"What does Dr. Yin look like?"
"I don't know. He mostly teaches scholars in the A-class hall, and occasionally gives guidance to students preparing for exams in the B-class hall."
"He hasn't been here yet."
"I have met Chang Qing and Cai Fenglan before, but that was before."
"I envy them for being in the B-grade hall."
"Who isn't? Let's work hard and get in next year."
"You have some potential and you will be admitted to the first-class hall!"
The first-class hall is where the scholars stay, how can they be the same?
The students couldn't help but look outside, and finally saw a middle-aged man in a sky-blue silk robe walking in.
He was different from other masters. His clothes were obviously made of fine material and he had good taste.
At the age of thirty-five, she looks even younger.
This is their Juren Doctor, Dr. Yin.
Dr. Yin obviously knew what everyone was expecting, and said with a smile: "I am Dr. Yin, and I will be your Doctor of Rites from now on."
In Dr. Yin's eyes, there were just a group of children below.
After Chang Qing and his friends went to Class B Hall, the oldest person in Class C Hall was Jiang Ke, who was only nineteen years old this year.
The others were fifteen or sixteen years old.
Looking at them, Dr. Yin did not give a lecture. He smiled and said, "Looking at you, I remember how I was when I was studying."
"I am from Yuyao in eastern Zhejiang. I'm sure everyone has heard of the culture of studying in Jiangsu and Zhejiang."
“Everyone reads.”
“Reading has become a trend.”
"If you have a child who doesn't learn, half the street will laugh at you."
"Farmers, merchants, river transport workers, and children of noble families, they only compete on one thing."
"read."
"Your child is good at studying. Not to mention being a merchant, even if he is hired as a servant by the master, the master will politely ask a few more questions about how your son learned."
"What kind of books does your son read every day?"
The students listened attentively.
Especially children from poor families and business students.
Is reading so popular there?
Don’t you care about business status?
Even hired servants have to be polite?
The servants hired here must be ordinary people from outside who come to work here, so they are qualified to take the imperial examinations.
Everyone thought Dr. Yin would say that no matter what your background is, you must study hard, but Dr. Yin changed the subject and said, "So it's hard to study in this environment."
"I have to study even if it's hard for me to cry."
"So at the age of 32, I was already a juren."
The students exclaimed subconsciously.
He passed the imperial examination at the age of 32!
A brave student asked: "Why don't you continue to take the exam or become an official?"
Dr. Yin said generously: "Take the exam, but you must be well prepared before taking it."
"I want to be an official too. I'm still on the selection list."
Everyone burst into laughter.
It’s nothing, Dr. Yin just speaks too frankly.
I only heard Dr. Yin continue: "The 18th chapter of the Book of Rites, "The Record of Learning", talks about the order of teaching, preaching, and imparting knowledge."
Hearing this, Ji Yuan subconsciously flipped through the book.
He has two books of Rites in his hands.
A handwritten copy of the Book of Rites.
A printed copy of the Book of Rites.
Even if you are careful when turning the pages, all the pages are wrinkled.
He started studying on his own last year and did not miss out on the winter break, so he was able to translate quickly.
Although Ji Yuan's voice was low, Dr. Yin saw his movements and noticed that he had read the book many times.
When the other students saw Ji Yuan flipping through the book, they subconsciously followed him for some reason.
What's going on!
Whatever Ji Yuan does now, they will do it instinctively!
For a while, the classroom was filled with the sound of flipping pages.
Dr. Yin found it interesting and continued, "The opening of the 18th chapter of the Book of Rites says, 'Xue Ji' means to record people's learning and teaching."
"What do you mean?"
"Ji Yuan, you tell me."
ah?
Let Ji Yuan speak?
This is a new Book of Rites course that was launched this year, and no one has ever studied it.
Ji Yuan was called and stood up and said, "Study means both teaching and learning. It also means school, education, etc."
"The name "Xue Ji" refers to the content of this article, which is just this."
"Later, it also says that the meaning of 'remembering people's learning' is 'teaching', which is interpreted as 'learning'."
This is what makes ancient Chinese difficult to understand.
The title of the eighteenth chapter of the Book of Rites is "The Record of Learning".
Sounds simple.
But this study is not a single specific term.
Instead, it includes all the meanings mentioned above.
Teaching is for teachers.
Learning is for students.
School is official.
Education is the interpretation of all aspects.
A simple word: "learn".
What I want to express is the above summary.
"Xueji", let alone the "ji" at the end, everyone understands that it means to record these things.
And that’s just the title.
The back of the text records the meaning of learning and teaching.
It not only helps explain the word "learning", but also leads to other understandings.
The two words in the title represent so many meanings.
In modern terms, the other party sends you a hyperlink.
It looks ordinary, but when you click it, it's full of words!
All of them!
That is why the Five Classics are difficult.
The teachers did not say that the three books they studied last year were "study", they just said to read them through, and the same principle applies.
Unexpectedly, as soon as Dr. Yin arrived, he asked them to interpret the meaning and start from the source.
The students had only had a superficial exposure to it before, so they were obviously overwhelmed when they suddenly heard it.
Dr. Yin looked at them with a smile and immediately gave them a warning.
Dr. Yin didn't even need to flip through the book; all the content came to him just by reciting it.
It’s as if the entire Book of Rites is in my mind.
That is a Book of Rites of 100,000 words.
That’s so amazing.
This also confirms what he just said about the strong reading culture in Yuyao, eastern Zhejiang.
If one is familiar with the Book of Rites itself, then his quotations from classics will be even more eye-catching.
Dr. Yin still walked slowly with his hands behind his back: "Zhu Zi explained in the "General Explanation of the Book of Rites" that this article talks about the order of teaching, preaching, and imparting knowledge in ancient times."
"It also talks about the gains and losses of education and the reasons for the rise and fall of education."
“So this is called Xueji.”
Then, Dr. Yin pointed to the era: "The last sentence of the second paragraph of "Xue Ji" is, "Shuo Ming" said, "Remember the beginning and the end in the classics of learning." What does this mean?"
"Talking about fate"?
The other students looked at Chapter 18 of the Book of Rites.
I didn't find these two words.
There is a book called "Exchange of Life".
Oh, it’s the same article with different names, just like Dream of the Red Chamber is also called The Story of the Stone.
There is no Dream of the Red Chamber in this era, it is just an analogy.
Fortunately, Ji Yuan reacted quickly and saw that sentence. He immediately answered Dr. Yin's question: "It means that I have been thinking about studying from the beginning to the end."
Dr. Yin found it interesting and wanted to continue asking questions, but seeing that the other students were already confused, he smiled and said, "Okay, read it through first."
But in the end, he still concluded: "I am like this, Doctor Yin, who has always been a scholar, a jinshi, or an official."
“Studying is something that requires persistence, so don’t worry about fame or success, just study.”
In fact, Dr. Yin wanted to ask more questions, but since only Ji Yuan had read the entire Book of Rites, it was difficult to answer.
He wanted to know how much Ji Yuan had learned and how deeply he had learned it.
Then the scholar and doctor came over.
Everyone can accept the way of teaching.
I recited it sentence by sentence, and the doctor explained its meaning.
This is reading through.
This is also the method used to learn the other three sutras last year.
So this is what it means to learn it briefly.
Although this "superficial" learning has made many students miserable.
If we study it in depth, what will the scenario be like?
Dr. Yin's words just now made everyone's minds a little confused.
The main reason was that Dr. Yin’s questions were both complex and detailed for them.
Sometimes he read Zhu Xi's "General Explanation of the Classics on Rites and Commentaries", sometimes he read "Shuo Ming", and then he returned to the original Book of Rites.
If you don't think about it for a few seconds, you won't know what the question is.
In fact, Dr. Yin did not intend to make things difficult for everyone, but taught according to his own habits.
The difficulty of the Five Classics is indeed like this.
As mentioned just now, the title "Xue Ji" has so many meanings, it is a "hyperlink".
Then it would be fine if every word in the text is a hyperlink.
There are hyperlinks within hyperlinks.
First, let’s look at what Dr. Yin just said about the second paragraph of “The Book of Rites: Learning”.
If jade is not carved, it cannot become a tool; if a person does not learn, he will not know. Therefore, when a king establishes a country and governs the people, teaching is the first priority. The "Dui Ming" says: "Remember the beginning and the end in learning." Is this what it means?
This is the original text.
The original text must naturally be interpreted word for word.
At the end of the explanation, the original text quoted words from another book, "Dui Ming".
In order to avoid misunderstanding the meaning, you should read the original version of "Dui Ming" again. You don't have to memorize it, but you should read the sentences so that you can know what it is saying.
What if other classics are also quoted in "Dui Ming"?
Will definitely read it again.
There are so many hyperlinks to click on!
Use the modern metaphor of eating melon.
When you see gossip about a singer, immediately click on the link to read it.
Ah, this gossip also includes gossip about my singer friend.
Okay, click in to see what the singer friend is talking about.
While eating, someone tells you that it is incomplete to only watch the gossips about singers and their friends.
Quick! Go check out the singer's ex-boyfriend's Weibo!
In a series, you opened about seventy or eighty web pages!
The feeling of soaring in a melon field in one night is definitely different from that of wandering in the sea of books for more than ten years.
But the same thing happened: I saw stars and couldn't sleep well.
Dr. Yin’s first class seemed to open a door for all the students in Class C.
That's not accurate either.
It should be said that the door to knowledge has been opened a little bit.
Just this little bit is enough to discourage people.
It seems like there are indescribable monsters inside, but also like it is full of sweet fruits, tempting you to go over.
But from now on.
Students in Class C no longer begged Dr. Yin to come over.
no way!
I can't understand his lectures!
If a senior university professor were to explain a question to junior high school students, both would be annoyed.
One wants to teach, the other wants to learn.
But my brain circuits don’t match up!
Ji Yuan thought so too.
He understood it carefully, read all the explanations, and read all the annotations he could.
There are still many things I don't understand, and I can't even say I've read it.
These questions are collected in the notes.
Fortunately, what he is learning this year is "Book of Rites", so he has time to ask questions slowly.
This year we have a class on Book of Rites and there is a Doctor of Book of Rites who can help answer questions.
What about the "Spring and Autumn Annals" that he is about to teach himself?
The Four Books and the Five Classics, the Four Books are not mentioned.
Among the Five Classics, three were read in the county school's large class last year, leaving only "Book of Rites" to be studied this year and "Spring and Autumn Annals" to be studied next year.
Jiyuan intends to skip a grade and go to Grade B hall as soon as possible.
So I taught myself the Book of Rites last year, and this year I plan to teach myself the Spring and Autumn Annals.
It is best to take the entrance examination at the end of the year.
Now it seems that he overestimated himself a little.
In fact, it’s okay to skip some places.
After all, the teachers have said that it is enough to just read it roughly.
The main content of the scholar examination was still the Four Books, and the same was true for the B-level examination.
Ji Yuan always felt that there were many little knots in his heart. If these knots were not resolved, he would toss and turn and couldn't sleep.
Ji Yuan took a deep breath, calmed himself, put aside the notes with questions about "Book of Rites", gritted his teeth and opened the first page of "Spring and Autumn Annals".
I just read the first page and picked up the Book of Rites again.
No, he really can't learn unless these questions are answered.
It was the first time that Ji Yuan realized that he seemed to have obsessive-compulsive disorder. He would feel uncomfortable until he finished the subject at hand.
Ji Yuan scratched his head and decided to ask the teacher.
But you can’t go to the Research and Study Office.
The Research and Study Office is the teacher's office.
Instructor Yan had said before that students were not allowed to enter or leave the Research and Study Office without being summoned.
Respecting teachers is a common concept in modern times, and it was even more so in ancient times.
Respecting teachers and honoring elders is also reflected in such matters, and Ji Yuan will naturally not violate it.
In fact, the students of the county school would not take the initiative to go there.
Who would go to the teacher's office during recess?
Even if this happened in the county school, the originally cheerful students immediately became as quiet as quails.
If you meet him outside the county school, you will be so scared that you will stand up straight.
Come to think of it, every time I see my teacher outside of class, I always feel a tingling sensation on my scalp.
Even good students are no exception.
If the teacher gets up casually and checks the homework, the students may faint on the spot.
Whether in ancient times or modern times, most students have awe for their teachers.
Apart from necessary questions and answers, there will basically not be much contact with the teacher.
Ji Yuan thought about it and decided that since he couldn’t go to the Research and Study Office, he would ask after class.
And there was no need for him to go to Dr. Yin to ask about his doubts.
The scholar and doctor who often taught them to study had enough knowledge to help them solve their doubts.
So the next day, as soon as the afternoon ritual class ended, Ji Yuan stood up.
The other students looked at him subconsciously.
Ji Yuan usually reads some books. Is he in a hurry to eat now?
Unexpectedly, Ji Yuan stood in front of Doctor Liji and asked, "Master, I have a few questions. Can I take up some of your time?"
Not to mention the students, even the Doctor of Rites paused, and seeing that it was Ji Yuan who asked the question, he unconsciously said, "Ask me, is there anything wrong with what I learned today?"
Ji Yuan felt that Dr. Liji seemed a little nervous, but he felt that he was wrong, and replied: "It's not today's problem. I learned some by myself before, but I couldn't read some parts."
"I would like to ask you a question, Doctor. Is it convenient?"
Oh, it turns out I was not wrong.
Dr. Liang nodded and looked down at the notes that Ji Yuan handed over.
Dr. Liang is 29 years old this year and still very young.
After he passed the imperial examination and became a scholar, he became a teacher in the county school because of his poor family background.
Like other scholars and teachers, he prepared for the exam while teaching.
Although they are both Doctors of Rites.
Dr. Yin who came last time was cheerful.
This time, Dr. Liang was more serious and usually doesn't smile.
While looking at his notes, Dr. Liang was still in the mood to think about other things.
Other students were basically timid when they saw the teachers, let alone asking questions.
Little did he know that he had only been teaching for two years, and he would feel uncomfortable seeing so many students looking at him with eager eyes.
Fortunately, he managed to hold on.
As long as you keep a cool face and learn from your teacher, there will be no problem!
But facing the era, it’s a different feeling.
Who is Ji Yuan?
After one year of enrollment, he directly surpassed the original number one in the C-grade hall.
The original number one was Cai Fenglan.
His knowledge is very solid.
If nothing goes wrong, I will be able to pass the examination and become a scholar next year.
I think with Ji Yuan's abilities, he will soon become a scholar. How can I teach him?
Dr. Liang forced himself to suppress his unwillingness to socialize and answered Ji Yuan's questions seriously.
Fortunately, I was immersed in learning, which is Dr. Liang’s area of expertise, and gradually I was no longer nervous.
And the more I read, the more I feel that Ji Yuan’s notes are well done.
The characters in "Ji Yuan" are now in the standard Taige style, which is very comfortable to read.
Although the characters are densely packed in small pieces, they are clearly classified and the strokes are smooth.
Since these are his own personal notes, Ji Yuan naturally used the method of summarizing and concluding when reading modern books.
This method has been experimented by countless people and is naturally more scientific.
Dr. Liang opened it and read it with admiration in his eyes.
While flipping through the books, he helped Ji Yuan answer his questions.
However, there are some questions that Dr. Liang cannot answer.
Fortunately, he has been a teacher for two years and knows how to deal with this situation.
Dr. Liang said calmly, "Okay, go have dinner first, and we'll talk about the rest tomorrow."
When Dr. Liang reminded him, Ji Yuan realized that half an hour had passed and he quickly thanked the doctor.
The doctor nodded, thinking that there were a few questions he hadn't memorized. If he hadn't memorized the questions, how could he answer them tomorrow?
Dr. Liang said, "Is this all the notes you took?"
Era says yes.
"I'll take it back and take a look. If there's anything wrong, I'll point it out to you."
After hearing this, Ji Yuan handed over the notes with both hands and felt relieved.
He finally found the answers to his questions.
I'm really sorry to have kept Dr. Liang busy for so long today.
Little did he know that Dr. Liang was also relieved.
Ji Yuan is a truly gifted student.
He had many ideas after asking many questions.
It is said that teaching and learning benefit each other, and this is indeed true.
While teaching students, you can also improve your own knowledge.
Dr. Liang left so quickly that Ji Yuan thought he had really wasted the teacher's time.
Little did he know that Dr. Liang quickly returned to the Research and Study Office and breathed a sigh of relief.
Finally back!
If Ji Yuan asked one more question, he wouldn’t be able to answer!
It’s not that Dr. Liang’s knowledge is bad, but even a master has blind spots in his knowledge.
Not as omniscient and omnipotent as others think.
If he really knew everything, he would have passed the imperial examination long ago! No, he would have passed the imperial examination!
Dr. Yin, who was half lying on the chair, looked at him and smiled: "Dr. Liang, you have been teaching for two years, why are you still nervous?"
The teacher on the other side was comforting the sparrow he had just bought. While feeding the bird, he said, "People have different personalities. You are born to be a teacher."
In the Research and Study Department, the teachers and doctors were playing with birds or eating snacks.
There is also Dr. Yin who is half lying down reading a book.
There were also teachers who were arguing over the painting in their hands until their faces turned red.
Now Dr. Liang is back, drinking tea in big gulps, not at all as cheerful and cheerful as he was in the school.
If the students in Class C saw this, they would probably be shocked.
This is not the impression they have of the Master!
After Dr. Liang finished his tea, he said, "Ji Yuan asked me a few questions. Did you know that he actually taught himself the Book of Rites?"
“I’ve finished learning!”
The teachers are naturally familiar with the name of Jiyuan.
The fact that he taught himself the Book of Rites surprised everyone.
Didn't he just enter school last year?
After learning the three classics last year, he surpassed Cai Fenglan and always took first place.
While he got first place, he also studied "Book of Rites" privately?!
Does he have more time than others or something?
Dr. Yin, who was half lying down, touched his chin and said, "Not surprising."
Everyone waited for him to explain.
Dr. Yin said, "Last time I went to Bingdeng Hall, he had two sets of Book of Rites. Each book was very old, and it was obvious that he read it often."
A book you have read before and a new book are completely different. Scholars who read frequently know this.
But both sets of Rites are very old.
Does that mean he watched it more than twice?
"No wonder his notes are so good." Dr. Liang quickly took out the Epoch Notes and handed it to Dr. Yin.
Although they both taught the Book of Rites.
But one is with reading through, the other is with real understanding.
In addition to a scholar and a juren, Dr. Liang respected Dr. Yin very much and often asked him questions.
"I really can't answer these questions. Can Dr. Yin help me?"
Dr. Yin took it casually and said, "You're welcome."
"Is this Ji Yuan's note?"
As he spoke, the bird-playing teacher also came over.
What kind of question is this? Even a scholar can’t answer it.
"This note is quite unique."
"Questions, doubts, guesses."
"To summarize, to conclude."
“And learning progress.”
“More purposeful.”
The teachers gathered around, not looking at the questions, but reading Ji Yuan's notes.
Everyone knows that Jiyuan loves to take notes.
But I didn't expect his notes to be so detailed.
Dr. Yin also found it interesting, so he picked up a pen and paper to help answer questions. Dr. Liang watched and nodded.
So that's what is happening.
"This meaning is not in this sutra, and we need to look at other books to support it."
"The Book of Rites that Ji Yuan copied probably didn't specify it, so he didn't understand."
Even the Book of Rites has many versions. Some versions, out of laziness, do not clearly write the names of the ancient books that support it, and also omit many words.
In this situation, it's normal not to understand.
Dr. Yin is well versed in the Book of Rites and could see the problem at a glance.
"Yes, this question is interesting. People say that his ideas are unconventional, and it is true."
The other teachers also nodded.
Regardless of whether the article is good or not, Ji Yuan has not yet started writing articles seriously.
But the spirit in his articles cannot be concealed.
Sometimes those thoughts are really beyond the reach of ordinary people, but when you think about it carefully, they seem to be very true.
The Four Books and Five Classics have existed for thousands of years, and have been interpreted by countless scholars from various angles.
But sometimes Ji Yuan’s thoughts are unheard of.
This has already taken the lead in the article.
This is also the reason why the teachers believed that he would pass the examination and become a scholar sooner or later.
Dr. Liang obviously thought so too. He wiped the sweat off his forehead and said, "He has read the Book of Rites thoroughly and has some understanding of it."
"It's probably not suitable for my class anymore."
To be honest, Dr. Liang naturally has that ability.
But we can't improve our learning progress just because of one era.
There are fifty-four other students in Class C.
"Let him consolidate his knowledge a little more." Dr. Yin didn't care. "The meaning of a book will become clear after reading it a hundred times. He is just getting started now, so he needs to listen to your lectures."
Dr. Yin read Ji Yuan's notes from beginning to end, helped to supplement a few knowledge points, and also made a list of books for Ji Yuan.
Just read it like this and there will be no problem.
With Dr. Yin's words, Dr. Liang finally felt relieved.
Fortunately, he can still teach.
Alas, if it weren’t for the money from teaching, he really wouldn’t want to teach.
It was also because Ji Yuan did not understand the masters, and Dr. Liang did not show it.
Otherwise, Ji Yuan would definitely blurt out: "It turns out that Dr. Liang is a social phobic."
The kind that is really socially phobic.
Or the kind of person who is socially phobic and forces himself to be a teacher.
I guess Ji Yuan would feel even more guilty.
When he was in class again, Ji Yuan received the notes given by Dr. Liang with a cold face.
There were a few pieces of paper sandwiched in the notebook, with two obvious handwritings on them, one more restrained and the other more flamboyant.
Both of them answer all the questions about the era, and also come with a list of books for further reading.
Ji Yuan was shocked when he saw this.
Dr. Liang actually went to such lengths that he was worried about disturbing the teacher yesterday. Unexpectedly, the teacher would help him write down the answer after returning home.
There is another person's handwriting, probably Dr. Yin's?
Ji Yuan thanked him solemnly, but Dr. Liang remained expressionless and continued the class.
After class, other students looked over subconsciously.
Qian Fei and Li Ting also said: "Dr. Liang returned your notes? No answers?"
"It's more than just answers." Ji Yuan did not hide anything. He took out his notes and the answers from the two masters. "The doctors helped me answer all my questions."
Everyone exclaimed.
Yesterday, they saw Ji Yuan go to ask questions and they thought the Doctor would ignore them.
After all, Dr. Liang has always been very cold.
Who would have thought that he would take half an hour to teach and write so many words for Ji Yuan in private.
Oh my god.
Dr. Liang is such a nice person.
It turns out that the teachers are not that scary?
This thought lingered in everyone's mind.
I only thought about it when I got home and returned to the dormitory.
Wait, it seems that those notes of Ji Yuan have exceeded what they have learned?
Those with good memory will subconsciously flip through the book.
"Has Ji Yuan already previewed the last chapter on his own?!"
"Him? Isn't he tired?"
"How can he have so much time?"
Everyone expressed the same doubts as the teachers.
Where on earth does Ji Yuan find the time?
For Ji Yuan, he could squeeze out some time and he had a good comprehension ability, so memorizing and understanding were not a problem for him.
In addition, he is usually focused and serious, so these courses are indeed not difficult for him.
In the exam at the end of March, Ji Yuan was still ranked first.
In the entire Class C Hall, no one can be his opponent.
Besides, his "Book of Rites" has become a scholarly work, and the parts that I couldn't understand before have now been explained.
Compared with others, the exam is more different.
Qian Fei and Li Ting also made rapid progress.
Last year they were still hovering around 30th place, but this year many talented students from the Class C class left, and the two of them worked hard.
In the March monthly exam, Li Ting ranked ninth and Qian Fei ranked tenth, and they were both in the top ten!
Looking at their results, they both couldn't believe it.
ninth!
tenth!
In the county school!
Zhengrong County School, in modern terms, has become a veritable key school.
All the students are diligent and their qualifications are not too bad.
In a place like this, you can still get into the top ten.
I used to feel that the ocean of learning was vast and I didn’t know whether I could pass the exam and become a scholar.
But now I feel like I have hope.
Seeing the two of them like this, more people wanted to be friends with Ji Yuan.
Even if we can't be friends, it's good to study together.
Some classmates have already set their sights on the professors and doctors.
You can ask questions in Epoch!
So can they?!
The students walked over trembling with fear and expressed their doubts to the teachers, but they did not expect them to actually stop and answer their questions without a trace of impatience.
It really works!
You can really find a teacher privately!
The teachers in the county school laughed privately, saying that the students loved to learn, so how could they, as teachers, stop them?
If I really don't have an answer or don't understand, then I would be unworthy of being a teacher.
People like Dr. Liang who are socially anxious are doomed.
He was willing to answer questions, but the students were too enthusiastic and he was a little overwhelmed.
Finally, he simply kept the after-class time and allowed students to ask questions directly.
Don't hang around him!
Everyone should keep some distance!
Or write down the questions and answer them one by one the next day!
Unexpectedly, this became a habit in the county school.
Before class every day, students who want to ask questions come early and the teacher helps them answer them.
Gradually, more than one student was listening in.
After all, you may have the same problems as others, and even if you don’t, you can check and fill in the gaps.
The teachers and doctors who were forced to go to work early:?
What's wrong with you?
My students work too hard!
When the teacher heard about this, he couldn't help showing off to the county magistrate.
Visit his county school and his students.
Isn’t it awesome?
When the news spread beyond the county school, not only other students in Zhengrong County, but even students from several neighboring counties felt the pressure.
Don't roll anymore!
There is a good school and a good teacher.
Am I so diligent now?
Even the word 'volume' was said by you first!
And the era that spoke the origin of the "volume" feels refreshed at this moment.
Very good.
All the questions about the Book of Rites have been answered, and there is no problem reading it through!
He also finished reading the books on the list compiled by Dr. Yin in Zunjing Pavilion.
Some books were not available in the Zunjing Pavilion, so the old man helped him find them.
Among the Five Classics, I have already learned four of them.
Only the last one left!
It is also the thickest book, "Spring and Autumn Annals".
The Spring and Autumn Annals is a chronological history book based on time, which mainly records the history of the State of Lu.
Later, many books were published to explain the essence of the Spring and Autumn Annals.
Until today, there are mainly three books in Tianqi State, which are called "Three Commentaries on the Spring and Autumn Annals".
"Zuo Zhuan", "Gongyang Zhuan" and "Guliang Zhuan" are three books combined to form "Spring and Autumn Annals".
The three books record history, the words and deeds of kings and nobles, and also record the Spring and Autumn Period, a time of great turmoil.
The sparks of thought that collided in that era are still worth learning from today.
At that time, the relationship between "heaven" and "man" was all being rethought.
When studying the Book of Documents, we have already emphasized the idea of "respecting heaven and protecting the people", and also said "Heaven sees as the people see, and Heaven hears as the people hear."
This means that what God sees is what the common people see.
What God hears is what the people hear.
There is already an idea that "what the people want, Heaven will grant."
To put it in modern terms, God must obey whatever the people want.
The "Way of Heaven" mentioned in ancient times gradually turned into "Way of Man".
The people’s hearts, harmony and strength.
These are the key points that the rulers should pay attention to.
These saints and sages had glimpsed the truth of learning thousands of years ago.
From the Book of Documents to the Spring and Autumn Annals, the idea of "protecting the people" is more clearly reflected in the "Three Commentaries on the Spring and Autumn Annals".
Protecting the people, loving the people, winning the people, caring for the people, etc. have become a major focus in history books.
No matter what the reasons are for the ruling class to promote these sage books.
It doesn’t matter whether these holy books become their tools.
But these words, these principles, are eternal.
A classic quote may be taken out of context or its meaning may be misinterpreted to serve the interests of those in power.
But if you read the original text carefully, you will understand that many of its meanings are not what has been circulated.
Therefore, by the end of reading, you must grasp the essence of the books of sages.
The three books of the Spring and Autumn Annals have always been known to contain "subtle words with profound meanings", and every sentence has its own meaning.
In ancient times, if one was studying for the imperial examinations, one had to read the Spring and Autumn Annals.
All these words are talking about the importance of the last book of "Spring and Autumn Annals".
Not to mention, the Spring and Autumn Annals itself is very literary. If you read it thoroughly and smoothly, you will also improve your writing skills.
Ji Yuan took a deep breath and turned to the first page of the Spring and Autumn Annals again.
Last time I had some questions about the Book of Rites and didn’t continue reading it, but this time they have been completely resolved and it’s time to start reading the Spring and Autumn Annals.
The thick book feels heavy when held in the hand.
While other students in the C-class hall were just beginning to read the Book of Rites, Ji Yuan was already approaching the last volume.
Spring goes and summer comes.
The Spring and Autumn Period was in his hands for more than a month.
Ji Yuan looked at the notes he had written.
The more I read, the more questions I have.
This notebook has already been written.
There are more than thirty problems accumulated.
I haven't even finished half of Chunqiu.
Ji Yuan looked up at the Master who was answering questions, and wanted to ask the Master for help, but as for the questions about the Book of Rites, he could certainly ask the Master.
Can I ask about any problems I encounter while reading "Spring and Autumn Annals"?
No matter how thick-skinned Ji Yuan was, he still felt a little embarrassed.
Unfortunately, the Doctor of Spring and Autumn in the Class C Hall will not appear until next year.
Headache.
Ji Yuan stood up and flipped through the book in his hand. Should he buy a few more annotations?
See what other people's interpretations of the Spring and Autumn Annals are.
Read a few more books and you might find the answer.
"era."
Dr. Liang, who was standing in the front, shouted, "Let's go to the Research and Study Department."
What to do at the Research and Study Office?
Ji Yuan was surprised.
The last time he went to the Research and Study Office was probably last year.
There was something going on back then, but it seems like there is nothing else going on this time.
Ji Yuan followed Dr. Liang into the Research Office, but Dr. Liang pointed to the teacher's room and said, "Go in, the teacher is waiting for you."
Instructions?
The last time I spoke to the teacher was probably outside the Zunjing Pavilion last year.
The teacher helped them to settle the troubles of Zhang family in the county town.
This year, I have only seen it on the first day of every month when I offer sacrifices to the Confucian Temple.
It is said that the instructor is extremely busy this year and rarely appears in the county school.
Ji Yuan first explained his purpose, then knocked on the door and entered.
The teacher did not sit behind the desk, but drank tea beside it.
There was an old man sitting next to the teacher. He had gray hair and looked very old. He raised his eyelids and glanced at Ji Yuan a few times.
Ji Yuan bowed and said, "Greetings to the Master, Greetings to the Master."
Although I didn't know him, I was sure to call him Master in the county school.
The old man snorted and looked Ji Yuan over.
The teacher said, "Come here and pour tea for me and the master."
"No." The old man stood up, took the instructor's tea, and turned away.
"Oh, it's really hard to be a teacher." The teacher said with a smile, obviously not angry, "Come here, pour it for me."
Ji Yuan walked over and poured the tea carefully, then heard the instructor ask, "What is Bingdengtang learning recently?"
Although he had already learned the Book of Rites on his own, Ji Yuan still listened carefully to what was said in class.
"Replying to the teacher, let's talk about the seventeenth, Shaoyi." Ji Yuan replied.
"The Book of Rites: Shaoyi" talks about the etiquette between the monarch and his subjects, the old and the young, and the superior and the inferior.
There is also self-cultivation, banquet etiquette, etc.
"What about the eighteenth?" the teacher asked again.
"It's Xueji." Ji Yuan answered again.
"The Xue Ji says that there are four mistakes that students make, and teachers must know what they are."
Logically speaking, when the teacher heard that they had only learned Chapter 17, he would not have asked about Chapter 18.
But the teacher not only asked, but also asked Ji Yuan to answer.
Now that he has no books on hand, he is asked to memorize them.
But Ji Yuan remembered.
The teacher said that there are four mistakes that students make, and teachers must be aware of them.
This means that students can easily make four mistakes, and teachers must be aware of these four mistakes.
The following is: "When people learn, some make mistakes and some make little, some make mistakes and some make it easy, and some make it stop."
Ji Yuan recited it, and when he saw that the instructor did not speak, he continued reciting: "These four are the most different things in the mind. Know the mind, and then you can explore its true nature."
What this means is that students are prone to making these four mistakes.
One is learning too greedily, two is learning too one-sidedly, three is too superficial, and four is being too self-righteous.
Teachers must know these four mistakes and then correct them.
The teacher nodded slightly, but Ji Yuan was thinking, did the teacher say this because he thought he had learned too much and too superficially recently, or what?
Unexpectedly, the teacher said, "It's not these, it's the latter sentence."
The next sentence?
“Teaching is to promote the good and save the lost.” Ji Yuan recited it again.
"What do you mean?"
“The meaning of education is to enable students to develop their strengths and avoid their weaknesses, and to give full play to their talents.”
As Ji Yuan spoke, he seemed to understand the meaning of the instructor asking him to come over.
The teacher smiled and asked him to sit down: "Yes, it seems that you have read the Book of Rites thoroughly."
Just now I was studying the situation of Ji Yuan.
It seems that he not only learned the Book of Rites by himself, but also mastered it well.
No wonder the instructor, knowing that Class C had only learned Chapter 17, still tested him on Chapter 18.
But the teacher has more to say.
"Yes, when it comes to education, you naturally have to play to your strengths."
"Now the only missing chapter in the Five Classics is the Spring and Autumn Annals. Do you have any doubts?"
That’s great!
Ji Yuan’s eyes lit up.
If I remember correctly, their teachers were also Juren, right?!
The teacher certainly understands.
Ji Yuan was ready to make a move and wanted to pull the wool over the teacher.
He still has his notes with him!
The teacher coughed lightly and said, "Since you have learned the Book of Rites well, you can indeed move on to the following."
Before he could finish his words, he heard a snort from outside.
Ji Yuan listened carefully and realized that the old man was leaning on a cane and had just left.
ah?
Is the old man eavesdropping?
Why.
The teacher laughed and said, "That was the Spring and Autumn Doctor of our county school. He was also the only two successful candidates among the county school teachers and doctors."
"Go find him. Maybe he can answer your questions about the Spring and Autumn Period."
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