Lu Shuo followed behind Yuan Zhongdao, chatting as he walked and went to the study in the front yard. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

The lamps were lit in the study, and the servants served tea, and they all retreated.

"Sit. ”

Yuan Zhongdao was still smiling, but his words were concise and to the point.

Lu Shuo obeyed the order and sat down opposite him.

Yuan Zhongdao touched his beard, didn't say anything else, picked up the book and began to test Lu Shuo's knowledge.

Lu Shuo sat up straight, listened carefully to his questions, and concentrated on answering them one by one.

After about half an hour, Yuan Zhongdao put down the book and nodded to Lu Shuo, with a satisfied look on his face.

And on the desk in front of him, there were already stacks of books, from simple to easy, all of which were used by Yuan Zhongdao when he was taking the school just now.

"Not bad. ”

Yuan Zhongdao praised and said: "The study is very solid and covers a wide range of topics, which shows that I have really settled down to study hard over the years!"

Lu Shuo had heard too many compliments like this before, and he could do it without changing his face.

But Yuan Zhongdao's praise made a look of surprise flash on his face.

Being praised by a world-famous bachelor, even if he is his maternal grandfather, it is very rare!

It's an incredible and wonderful thing to think about.

"You're overrated!" Lu Shuo said humbly.

Yuan Zhongdao laughed kindly, and suddenly looked directly at Lu Shuo, his face solemn.

Seeing this, Lu Shuo knew that he had something important to say to himself, so he couldn't help but straighten his back, smiled, and looked at Yuan Zhongdao seriously, waiting for his next words.

"Whether it's your father or your mother, these relationships are all put aside. I only ask you whether you read the books of the sages for fame or for the sake of the Tao. ”

Lu Shuo was stunned when asked.

He didn't expect Yuan Zhongdao to ask about this.

Seeking fame?

Named the name of the bustling, the Tao is the way of the open mind.

What was the original intention of studying in the first place?

It's not hard to answer.

Lu Shuo thought about it for a while, and then he obeyed his heart and arched his hand: "Naturally, it is to seek fame." ”

Obviously, the most perfect answer to Yuan Zhongdao's question should be "seeking the truth".

Scholars are pure and high-minded, and no one wants their disciples to regard reading as a tool for seeking fame and fortune, learning the Tao, the Tao, taking the Tao, and the right way, which is the right way pursued by the sages all along.

But Lu Shuo didn't want to deceive Yuan Zhongdao with words.

His original intention of studying was indeed to gain fame and fortune through the imperial examination, use his strength to maintain his position, and then benefit the people on this basis......

In his opinion, this is not a shameful thing.

Yuan Zhongdao listened to Lu Shuo's answer, his face did not change, nor did he make an evaluation, neither affirming nor denying it.

Lu Shuo was a little confused about his attitude for a while.

Yuan Zhongdao then asked, "Let me ask you again, did you come to Taoshan Academy to seek fame or Taoism?"

Or is it this one?

Wait a minute!

Come to Momoyama Academy......

Lu Shuo said without hesitation: "I don't have anything else to think about here, just to seek the Tao." ”

Lu Shuo understood what Yuan Zhongdao meant.

Momoyama Academy has been in business for a long time and is well-known in the world, and correspondingly, the students taught by the academy are also looked down upon.

To the world, Taoshan Academy is not only a holy place for study, but also a gold-plated treasure.

But Lu Shuo didn't have any second thoughts!

Wholeheartedly wanting to study with Da Confucian and improve his level is his original intention and ultimate goal of coming to Taoshan Academy.

After listening to Lu Shuo's two answers, Yuan Zhongdao eased the expression on his face and nodded to Lu Shuo.

Lu Shuo saw him smile, although he still didn't understand his attitude, his heart was relieved.

He told the truth, but in his heart, Lu Shuo didn't want to leave a bad impression on the Confucian grandfather he met for the first time.

"The answer is not certain, no matter which one it is, it is a personal choice, once you choose, you must know how to be responsible for your choice!"

Yuan Zhongdao seemed to understand his thoughts, and couldn't help but smile and said: "My first question is to make it clear to you what you came to Taoshan Academy for? Whether it is a name or a Tao, it cannot be said that the choice of the Tao must be right, and the choice of the name must be wrong! The elephant is in the shape and the sound of the voice, and it is certainly valuable to devote himself to the study of the way of the sage, but if it can be used in the right way to save the world, it is even more desirable......

When Lu Shuo heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief, but he was also secretly surprised in his heart.

I didn't expect my grandfather to agree with him!

When his grandfather was in his prime, he was far away from officialdom and came to this rural place to establish Taoshan Academy, Lu Shuo thought that he was not used to the chaos of officialdom competing for fame and fortune, so he escaped from the temple and devoted himself to studying the Tao!

Who knew that his view of fame and Tao was not only not narrow, but more enlightened than many people Lu Shuo had seen!

However, in this case, why did he resign and return to his hometown in the first place......

Lu Shuo wanted to ask, but Yuan Zhongdao continued.

"As for the second question......

Yuan Zhongdao smiled, looked at Lu Shuo, and said: "Since you came to the academy to seek the Tao wholeheartedly, during this period, you should not have superfluous thoughts, and it is only right to concentrate on studying the sage books! This is your own choice, if I find out that you are stubborn and insincere in learning, even if you have the face of your father and mother, and the relationship between our Lu and Yuan families, I will not easily spare your ......."

This is the third chapter of the covenant, and it can be regarded as a request!

Lu Shuo nodded again and again, and at the same time praised in his heart.

No wonder Momoyama Academy has produced many talents over the years!

Yuan Zhongdao's teaching method of "six relatives do not recognize" and teach wholeheartedly is not an exaggeration to receive this return.

This topic is related to Lu Shuo's direction of efforts and reading methods in the future, and it is a bit heavy and depressing.

When this topic passed, the atmosphere in the room suddenly relaxed.

The grandfather and grandson returned to the small flower hall and sat on the Luohan bed while drinking tea and chatting.

“… Your father told you about staying in the study house when you came...... Before you came, I had already asked someone to clean up the half-open courtyard, and tomorrow your master and servant can move in..."

Half-open?

This is to live in the same house with others.

Lu Shuo was slightly stunned, and hurriedly responded, but did not question it for a while.

In the past, it was normal to sleep with people, but now it is nothing to live in the same courtyard.

Yuan Zhongdao saw his attitude, and his heart became more and more satisfied.

It can be seen that he is truly not worried about hardships and sincerely learns!

Thinking of his arrangement, Yuan Zhongdao didn't explain, and asked about Master Wei instead.

"What's the matter? I read the letter before, Master Wei came with you, why didn't you see him now?"

"Oh, when passing through Pingning County, Wei Fuzi met an old friend for many years, so he was invited to live in his house for a few days, and his grandson left him a carriage, horses and manpower, and he thought that he would be able to come back in a few days......"

Yuan Zhongdao nodded.

Lu Shuo suddenly remembered the matter of entering those bandits.

After a little hesitation, Lu Shuo still said it to Yuan Zhongdao.