"After the death of the teacher, I left a pair of his hands, which read, 'Establish a heart for heaven and earth, establish a life for the people, continue to learn for the saints, and open peace for all generations.'" This is the standard of conduct that the teacher and Master Yan follow. Some people may think that this is a high-pitched singing, but they really practice it. I have never asked my teacher how he understands these words, but my personal understanding is that heaven and earth have no mind, so they need to be mindful. Heaven and earth have a heart, then heaven and earth have a way, and heaven and earth have a way, then what is good and what is ugly, so that there is benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and faith to carry forward. As for establishing a life for the people, my understanding is that all people in the world have a life of oneness, regardless of whether they are high or low, and they have the right to live and work in peace and contentment since they are born in the world. Heaven has created all creatures to have their own provisions, not to be enslaved and driven by a few, and their lives are like grass and mud. To establish a life for the people is to seek the well-being of all the people and to fight for the survival of the world. Everyone has the right to live, to regard the tired, disabled, and lonely widows in the world as brothers, and to understand the meaning of the oneness of all things. The saint is good and evil, and he suffers with the people. Everyone is worried and they are happy, and those who are in danger and are alone cannot last long. All things - the body, that is, all things are the same life, fate is intertwined, and they are linked to each other, which is the truth. ”

Lin Jue's words slowly echoed in Shen Tan's ears. Although Shen Tan was born in the reckless rivers and lakes, he has been in the palace for many years, and in order to adapt to the environment, he will naturally enrich himself and improve himself. There are a lot of guests in the palace, and he has heard a lot of words between them, but he is no longer the illiterate man who only knows how to fight and kill. Sometimes, in order to interject from the conversation, I also read some books. In addition, what Lin Jue said today is actually simple and easy to understand, and Shen Tan seems to understand everything. Not only did he understand, but he seemed to get a glimpse of a whole new world. Although he felt a little illusory and incredible, this was the first time he had really heard someone say that everything in the world is one, and there is no distinction between high and low, and each has its own offerings. The truth that the fate of all things in the world is intertwined. This was incomprehensible to him for a moment, but he was surprised by the novelty.

"Everyone can follow the learning of the saints. By reading the books of the sages, understanding the principles of the sages, and doing the things of the sages, everyone can communicate with the sages, and if they exaggerate, everyone can become a sage. In other words, when anyone can understand and practice the teachings of the saints, then you have become a saint in some way. Who is Shun? To whom? The same is true for those who are promising. Everyone is holy, then the learning of saints is all over the world, benevolence, righteousness and shame are known to everyone, loyalty and filial piety are practiced by righteous people, what is the prosperity of the world? Then there will be a foundation for peace for all generations, and there will be possibilities. These are my personal understandings, and Mr. Fang's etiquette may not be figured out. But I think that what he did was for the people of the world, and it was the goal that he understood in his mind. It's not much different from what I thought. Lin Jue continued.

Facing Shen Tan's confused expression, Lin Jue smiled and said, "Second Brother Shen, I know that what I said may be a little difficult for people to understand, maybe for you, what I said is a big truth, and it is all a dream." would think that this is an unattainable illusory goal. I'll admit that this is indeed an illusory goal that it seems to never reach. The world is too complicated, too cruel. It's also hard for people to do these things. But I don't think that prevents us from dreaming. We can do just a small part of that, and it's already amazing. Although we may not be able to do it for the sake of continuing to learn from the saints and opening peace for all generations, at least we can establish a life for the people. We may not be able to do it for the sake of the people, but we can at least work for the well-being of the people of the world and let the people of the world live and work in peace and contentment. We cannot seek the well-being of the people of the whole world, but we can seek the well-being of the people of Dazhou, so that they can live and work in peace and contentment. We can't do it, but we can open a hundred years of peace for the Great Zhou, or even ten or twenty years. Having a dream in your heart, doing your best, being able to do a point is a point, and being able to go one step further is good. It's better than giving up on your dreams and falling into them. ”

"The standard by which I judge my actions is that every decision I make

, whether you are practicing the four maxims left by Mr. Whether what you do is conducive to the peace of the world, the purity of the society and the well-being of the people. Can the people live and work in peace and contentment and live a peaceful and happy life? If so, then I will do it resolutely, and I will not care about other people's gossip and other constraints, because I am doing the right thing. It's always good to work for the right thing. Maybe my approach is not suitable for you, but I think you can also set a standard of form for yourself, and act according to that standard, so that you will not be bothered by external objects. Second Brother Shen, this is what I want to share with you. I've never said that to anyone, you're the first. ”

Shen Tan's whole person had fallen into a state of semi-confusion, and when he got a glimpse of a new world, the kind of overwhelming rush of too many things overwhelmed him, making him unable to accept it for a while, let alone digest it. He couldn't judge the truth of what Lin Jue said, and he couldn't believe that someone really had such an ethereal idea. And there will really be people who will practice it. In his opinion, Lin Jue is actually a super practical person, and he has never seen him say so many seemingly unrealizable words, and talk about so many profound and incomprehensible truths in a serious manner. Who would have thought that Lin Jue actually had such a lofty and ethereal world hidden in his heart. It was a perfect world, an ideal world, a world that never seemed to be possible.

"It's good to have a dream in mind, do your best, be able to do a point, and be able to go one step further. It's better than giving up on your dreams and falling into them. The two words Lin Jue said actually touched Shen Tan a lot. He actually knows that those are unattainable dreams, but he will not give up such dreams, he chooses to do them bit by bit, and do his best. Maybe this is the motivation to support Lin Jue to keep moving forward, maybe this is the reason why Lin Jue is Lin Jue and others are other reasons.

Lin Jue personally pierced armor and put on a helmet for the confused Shen Tan, and equipped him with a sword. He carried the great seal of the cavalry commander in his bosom. In the end, Lin Jue said: "Second Brother Shen doesn't need to worry, no matter what decision you make, I won't blame you." You go back and think about it, and it's okay if you can't figure it out. But one of the most simple truths I want you to understand is whether to put all the people of the world in fire and water for the benefit of one person, or to give up the selfishness of one person for the sake of the well-being of all people? Once you understand this, you know what to do. ”

Since then, Lin Jue has never talked to Shen Tan about these words in depth. Since then, the war has been intense and the situation has been tense. Lin Jue was busy planning the Battle of Fangcheng Mountain, the battle of the Jurchen camp at night, and then attacking Bianliang, rebuilding the imperial court, reopening the market trade routes, preparing for the expedition, and so on. Once again, Lin Jue and Shen Tan had a separate conversation on the night before the expedition.

That night, in Lin Jue's study, Lin Jue told Shen Tan some secrets that shocked him. Among them is Guo Kun's attempt to assassinate him and the contact between the Queen Mother and the Emperor and Shen Fang and Liu Sheng. Xuan Yiwei is not a vegetarian, and Ma Bin is not a vegetarian, and with the whole city under the control of the Luoyan Army, the actions of any suspicious person will be investigated clearly. What's more, Shen Fang and Liu Sheng are already on the blacklist, but they haven't been busy with these two people for the time being. Naturally, their actions are taken care of and taken seriously.

"After I send my troops, they're going to do it." Lin Jue directly said his judgment: "Second Brother Shen, do you know why I asked you to serve as the commander of the front division of the palace?" It's not that I deliberately exclude you, it's so that you can better see what the emperor is thinking. I think you should also know what the emperor is going to do. Actually, I could give him all the power, but I can't. It's not that I'm greedy for power, it's that I can't let Da Zhou repeat the mistakes of the past. That's it, I won't explain much, I just want to ask Second Brother Shen, when it's time for you to make a decision, I think you should also figure it out for such a long time. ”

Of course Shen Tan wanted to figure it out

In vain, he had already figured it out before. After that day's conversation, Shen Tan closed himself up, and all he thought about in his mind every day were those words. One day, he overheard a conversation among his soldiers.

"I haven't seen my mother for a long time, I don't know how she is in her hometown? I really hope that the battle is over soon, and I can go back to see her old man. A soldier said.

"yes, I haven't seen my mom and dad in a long time. But it has to be done after the battle, go back to buy a few acres of land, marry a daughter-in-law, and live with your father. How nice it would be to have a few more babies. Another soldier said.

"Isn't it? When I left the house, my mother said that I don't want to be a high-ranking official, as long as I go home safely. My mother said that as long as you can live in peace, you are not afraid of hardship. I'm afraid that I'm always fighting, I'm always dead, and I'm always not able to live in peace. If you want to farm and live a stable life, you can't do it. ”

"Hey, I'm very worried about that. Who knows what the future holds? Even if the war is over, I go home to marry a wife and have children to live with my parents, but life may not be able to go on. Aren't there a lot of people who can't survive? Corrupt officials and corrupt officials, exploitation by the court, we can't do anything about this. How many people in my big week have not even been able to live in peace. I just want to farm well to live, I'm afraid it's a luxury. ”

"yes, yes, it's really sad. However, in the future, Lin Dashuai will be in power, and he should not be disgraced. That's Lin Dashuai, when did he do something that made the people unable to live. Luoyan Valley is an example, if you can think of Luoyan Valley in the same way that Dazhou wants to Luoyan Valley, that would be great. ”

“……”

The simple and ordinary conversation between the two soldiers woke Shen Tan up like an initiation. It turns out that ordinary people's dreams are just like this, just to live a stable life. It turned out that the goal that Lin Jue said was not ethereal, what he wanted to do was to let the people of the world live a stable life. It turns out that everything is so simple, and the criterion for selection is whether the people of the world can finally live a stable life. Shen Tan threw away all distractions, and he made a choice.

"Brother Lin, rest assured, I have already decided to follow you and work hard for the well-being of the people of the world. How can one person's selfishness be equal to the well-being of ten thousand, and the people of the world live and work in peace and contentment, which is what I want in my heart. If the emperor really wants to deal with you, I will stand on your side, and I can swear to heaven. ”

Lin Jue smiled, shook his head and said, "Actions are more important than oaths, then, after I leave, I will leave it to you here." My wife and children are in the city, and I will leave everything to you. By your power you will be able to thwart their actions. ”

Shen Tan was moved in his heart, and Lin Jue believed it with only one sentence, without any doubts. His wife and children are all staying in the city, which seems rash, but in fact, it is a complete trust in himself.

"Brother Lin, don't worry, unless I, Shen Tan, die, no one will touch your little hair. But I have a request, I hope you will spare the emperor's life, even if it is if I repay the prince for saving his life. ”

"Hahaha, don't worry, not only will I not kill him, but I won't even take away the emperor's position from him. This is a lesson to be learned, and you can rest assured. ”

……

"Shen Tan, you told me, how did you fall for his demon? What promises does he have to you? I will give you a hundredfold, as long as you are loyal to me, go and take his family immediately, and I will make you prime minister and crown you king. Whatever you want, I give you......"

In front of the Daqing Palace, Shen Tan was awakened by Guo Kun's sound of the owl from his memory. I don't know when, the east has been red sun, and the big interior scenery is brilliant.

"Your Majesty, the ministers ordered someone to send you to the palace to rest. From now on, neither the emperor nor the queen mother should move around at will. Wait for Lord Lin's class to return to the court. Shen Tan bent down to pick up the long sword and put it back into its sheath, leaving Guo Kun in astonishment and striding away.