Chapter Thirty-Three: No One Is Seen in the Empty Mountain, but the Sound of Books is Heard
Deep in the mountains and forests, there is silence and darkness.
A touch of slanting sun shines through the layers of branches and leaves, shining on the moss under the trees.
The round spots of light are in the boundless darkness, bringing a touch of warmth to the forest.
A gust of wind surged, the slanting sun was fleeting, and the mottled shadows of the trees were just like a flash in the pan.
Although the mountains are secluded, it is not a dead silence.
The chirping of birds, the chirping of insects, the sound of the wind, and the sound of gurgling water are intertwined.
Li Jianguo took Gu Ju and others to shuttle through the forest, but there was no one in the vast green mountains.
On the edge of the small stone pool, the scenery is picturesque, Li Changqing was immersed in the world of calligraphy and could not extricate himself, until his fingers wore the skin on the stones, leaving a little blood stain from it.
The words on the stone look as steady as Mount Tai as a whole, and the handwriting looks like floating clouds on the horizon.
Li Changqing looked around at the surrounding scenery, looking at the vigorous font on the stones, how could he not read?
"The way of the university is in Mingmingde, in being close to the people, and in stopping at perfection!"
"Knowing and then there is certainty, determination and then being quiet, being quiet and then being able to be peaceful, being safe and then being able to consider, and then being able to get it. ”
"Things have their origins and ends, things have always been there, and knowing the order of things is the shortest way. ”
"Those who want to be clear and virtuous in the world in the ancients will rule their country first, those who want to govern their country must first gather their families, and those who want to gather their families will ......"
It means that the purpose of the "University" is to promote the upright and upright character, so that people can abandon the old and seek the new to reach the most perfect state, know the state that should be achieved, and only with firm ambition can they be calm and not impatient, calm and impatient in order to be at ease, peace of mind can be thoughtful, and only after thinking about it can they gain something. Everything has a root and an end, and everything has a beginning and an end. To understand this principle is to approach the law of the development of things.
Li Changqing's book was clear and loud, spreading far and wide in the secluded valley.
The sound of the book contains the breath of self-cultivation and peace in "University", like the sound of Buddha from the other world.
The birds and insects in the forest were enveloped in the artistic conception created by the sound of books, and they forgot to chirp and listened quietly.
"Listen, it's the sound of reading!", Gu Ju suddenly stopped.
"It's Qingwa's voice, Director Gu's ears are really good, if you hadn't said it, I wouldn't have heard it!", Li Jianguo said with a smile.
Gu Ju nodded and did not speak, pricking up his ears and listening carefully to Li Changqing's reading.
The sound of the book was ethereal, coming from nowhere in the mountains, but it was like a spiritual chant from the depths of the soul.
Li Jianguo had never read "University", but at this time, he was fascinated by it, and he understood many principles of self-cultivation and self-cultivation.
Gu Ju usually likes all kinds of Confucian classics, and he is the most fascinated by everyone, and some difficult political problems are solved easily in the sound of books.
Li Changqing is not limited to the form when he reads, he breaks off a bamboo branch and uses it as a brush, writing and reading in the air.
"Qingwa reads the book divinely, even I, a big old man, can understand it!", Li Jianguo was the first to wake up from the sound of the book and talk to himself.
"Huh, it's the first time I've heard such a sound of reading, it's incredible!", Officer Hu of the township government also woke up and said.
"Director Gu, Director Gu?", the entourage who followed Gu Ju shouted worriedly when they saw Gu Ju like an old monk.
"Hmm...... , I'm fine!"
Gu Ju has benefited a lot from what he has learned in his life to confirm the truth in Li Changqing's book, and he is in a very good mood.
"Hey, why can't you hear the cries of birds and insects, it's really strange?", Hu said in surprise.
"There was one just now, could it be that birds and insects can understand Qingwa's reading voice?"
Li Jianguo was also the first time to see such a strange thing, and he was extremely shocked.
"Although the sound of the countryman's book is magical, it is not to the point that the birds can understand it. However, animals' minds are relatively simple, and it is easier to feel the quiet and peaceful rhyme in the sound of the book, so they will stop chirping!", Gu Ju explained with a smile.
"It seems that Director Gu also understands very well, no wonder he has to personally invite Qingwa to the county to give a lecture!", Li Jianguo said with a smile.
"Hehe, what do I know! The fellow is the real capable person, and he will continue to lead the way!", Gu Ju said with a smile.
"Okay, let's go over to the other side of the mountain!"
As the sky got darker, Li Jianguo was a little hesitant, but seeing that Director Gu was very persistent, he had to agree.
Li Jianguo had no choice but to lead Gu Ju and the others over another mountain, but he could still hear the sound of reading, but there was still no one.
"Director Gu, Zhong Nanshan is too big, and besides, the sun is about to set, so we'd better go back now!", the entourage of the Gu Bureau suggested.
"Township Chief Liu is still waiting on the back mountain, asking me several times when I will go back!", Director Hu said with a smile.
"It's easy to get lost in the mountains at night, and there are some nocturnal animals that eat and forage for food, which is really unsafe!" said Li Jianguo.
"Well, okay, then I'll have to come back another day!", Gu Ju thought for a moment.
Li Changqing was immersed in the sound of the book and forgot the time, and only then did he realize the environment he was in when he felt a strong hunger in his stomach.
Taking advantage of the last light in the sky, he went down the stream and returned to the cabin with two bundles of dry firewood.
As usual, you can make a fire and boil water, cook a meal, and enjoy the quiet and peaceful life of a mountain residence on a chair.
Li Changqing was looking at the book seriously when a small fiery red squirrel suddenly jumped onto the book.
The little guy's paw was still holding an unknown nut and putting it on the book, and he touched Li Changqing's arm with his nose.
Then staring at Li Changqing with big eyes, and then at the nuts in the book, the big fiery red tail kept sweeping around.
Li Changqing thought that the little squirrel had returned to the mountains and forests, but he didn't expect to come back and bring himself a nut.
The little squirrel looked at Li Changqing with hopeful eyes, and his long beard shook from time to time.
Li Changqing was embarrassed to refuse the enthusiasm of the little squirrel, picked up the nuts and smashed them on the table to eat the edible parts.
The taste is similar to wild walnuts, but it tastes better than wild walnuts.
After Li Changqing finished eating one, with his current ability to control his desires, he couldn't help but want to eat the second one.
After seeing Li Changqing finish eating, the little squirrel jumped onto the bowl where he drank water yesterday and made a 'cooing' sound.
Li Changqing understood, knowing that the little squirrel wanted to drink spiritual water, so he took out the spirit gathering pot and poured it full.
The little squirrel immediately pounced, stuck his head into the bowl and gulped down the spiritual water.
After drinking the spiritual water in the bowl, he used his long little tongue to lick the spiritual water that was stained on his beard.
Li Changqing looked at the little squirrel with a smile, it seemed that it was not bad to have such a little neighbor.
I saw the little squirrel bouncing back to his nest, and took out a nut from the weeds, and held it in front of Li Changqing with his little paws.