In the classroom, Wang Gui put his hands behind his back and closed his eyes and said, "There is a sentence in the Analects of Tabor, the kid doesn't understand it very well. ”

Zhou Tong smiled when he heard it and said, "You say! ”

Zhang Da outside the window said to Wang Ming with an envious face, "Big brother, it's okay, the virtuous nephew knows the Taber chapter, this is a lot of reading." ”

Wang Ming scratched his head and said, "When did this evil beast read well?" Still have questions? It's amazing. ”

Wang Gui said: "The people can make it, but they can't know it." What is the meaning of this sentence? ”

Zhou Tong said with a smile, "Xing Yu's "Analects of the Words" has a solution, the way of the sage is far-reaching, and it is not easy for people to know, that is to say, because the people have not studied it, it is difficult to understand such a great principle as the way of the sage without a teacher, so you only need to let the people obey, and they don't need to understand why this is too much." Of course, if you learn, you will naturally understand why, but you must know that the opportunity to learn is rare, so you should cherish this opportunity now. ”

Yue Fei outside nodded, yes, now that he has the opportunity to learn, he must cherish it. Wang Ming touched his beard and whispered, "Yes, the old man is really knowledgeable, and he is worthy of being a master who has studied beside Bao Longtu." ”

Wang Gui smiled and said, "Really? But the boy heard that the people could let it go; No, let it be known. What does this mean? And I heard that the people may make it, and let it go; You can't make it, you know it. And how? The people can make it, but they can't do it; Make it known. So what? Can the people do it? No. It can be known. So what? ”

Wang Gui said a sentence four times in a row, Wang Ming and others outside were confused, and they didn't understand it, Zhou Tong in the room was wide-eyed, swallowed saliva, he never thought that a sentence could say so many meanings, Wang Gui just said that the second reading meaning became that the people did it correctly, let them do it, if it was not done correctly, tell them the correct way, this explanation made Zhou Tong feel more reasonable, after all, in Xing Yu's interpretation, Confucius still has some taste of power.

But look at the third type, the common people, if they can be appointed, let them obey orders; If not, let them be reasonable. It seems to be even better read this way than the second one. But it feels weird to read it this way, it doesn't conform to the habit of speaking, it shouldn't be right, but it can't be completely guaranteed.

Looking at the fourth type, if the common people can be supported, it is not possible to be laissez-faire, and they must be guided. This seems to work, and it is also in line with the general meaning of Confucianism.

Looking at the fifth type, can the common people let it go? No. It is still necessary to educate. It became a self-question.

Yes, it seems that you can read it any way, but Zhou Tong also understands that there must be only one way to read what Confucius said back then, so which one is right?

Seeing that Zhou Tong was speechless for a long time, Wang Gui was suddenly overjoyed in his heart, and looked at Jiang De as if he was inviting merit, Jiang De rolled his eyes, I'll go, see what I'm doing, isn't this obvious that I taught you? When the time comes, Zhou Tong will not have to settle accounts with himself?

Zhou Tong naturally saw Wang Gui's movements, and secretly said in his heart, "Wow, it's really this little baby who came to study me... But the problem is. That's a good question, which one is right? ”

Zhou Tong finally spoke, first explained these five readings, and then said, "The old man is also the first time to hear such four different readings, this sentence is said by you like this, but there is ambiguity, but how it is right, the old man does not know... After the old man asks a few friends, he will reply to you. However, the old man can tell you directly that although your last four readings are more novel, they are not recognized by Confucianism after all, no matter whether you are in the future to gain fame or what, you can't write such a paraphrase, otherwise it is likely that not only will it be useless, but it will be, the first kind of interpretation of the person Xing Yu is the former Ministry of Rites Shangshu, in his words, foolproof! But it's also good that you can have such different opinions, and it is worth encouraging! If there are great Confucians who recognize it in the future, you can also leave a name in history! ”

In Wang Gui's heart, this feels cool, he didn't expect to give Zhou Tong a horse like this, not only will he not be beaten, but he will also be praised... How many times has he been complimented by his husband? Seems like it's the first time, right?

Zhang Da was extremely surprised outside, and said, "Big brother, the virtuous nephew is amazing, and he actually asked the old minister." ”

Wang Ming waved his hand and said, "Someone must have taught him, and I'm afraid he doesn't even know what the "Taber Chapter" is talking about." ”

The class was probably encouraged by Wang Gui, Tang Huai also stood up and said, "Sir, I also have something unclear, I hope Mr. will teach me." ”

Zhou Tong smiled bitterly, if it was a bear child who made trouble, he could still teach him a lesson, but in this way, he could only accept the move, nodded and said, "You say." ”

Tang Huai also said with his hands behind his back, "Nangong Shi asked Confucius and said: 'Yi is good at shooting, and he can't die.'" Yu Ji bows to the crops and has the world. The Master did not answer. Nangong is suitable. Zi said: 'A gentleman is like a man! Shang De is like a man! Does it mean that Confucius praised Dayu for his personal work and won the world? ”

Zhou Tong exhaled lightly, touched his beard, nodded and said, "That's true." ”

Tang Huai smiled, "That being the case, Fan Chi please learn." Zi said: 'I am not as good as an old peasant. 'Learn as a nursery. He said, 'I'm not as good as the old garden.' 'Fan is late. Zi said: 'Villain, Fan Xuye! If you give a good gift, the people will not dare to be disrespectful; If the righteousness is good, the people will not dare to disobey; If you have a good letter, the people will not dare to be ruthless. If the husband is so, then the people of the Quartet will carry their sons and come to the place, and use the crops? What do you mean by that? ”

Zhou Tong thought for a while and said, "This is Confucius's student Fan Chi asked Confucius to ask about farming, Confucius replied that he was not as good as the old farmer and vegetable farmer, and after Fan Chi left, Confucius blamed him, thinking that he was a person who did not know the end, if the superior person loves etiquette and righteousness, then no one among the common people dares to be disrespectful; If the superior loves justice, then no one among the common people dares to be unconvinced; If the superior loves credit, then no one among the common people dares not to tell the truth and the truth. If this is the case, people from all over the world will come to you with their children on their backs, where is the need to farm?"

Tang hugged his chest and asked, "Isn't it a contradiction to say this?" ”

Zhou Tong frowned, fell into thought again, and seeing that Zhou Tong couldn't answer again, Tang Huai couldn't help but wave his fist at Zhang Xian and Wang Gui to express his pride.

Outside, Tang Wenzhong also grabbed his head and said, "How can I, an evil animal, ask such a question, I can hear it, these two paragraphs are from the "Analects", which one is right, this is the shield of attacking the other with the spear of the other!"

Yue Fei next to him was even more shocked, who knew the level of these three bear children best, not their previous teacher, nor the three outsiders, but precisely him, because he didn't know how many times he had done his homework for these three bear children, of course, he would also get a book or some food in return, in his memory, these three bear children couldn't even memorize a thousand words, let alone eat the Analects so thoroughly.

Zhou Tong is actually a halfway monk, he is actually more to adapt to the atmosphere, in order to adapt to the officialdom, the force is almost unparalleled in the world, he also has a revenge in his heart, and hopes to be the same as the ancients, but when the soldiers in the Song Dynasty are the most generals, it is impossible to enter the phase, so with the encouragement of Bao Zheng and other friends, he studied hard, that is, he hoped to enter the official with literature, and then serve as a military position, this is actually Bao Zheng and other friends saw through the ending of the officialdom of the Song Dynasty, no way, Why was Di Qing suspicious to death by so many civil officials in the end, it's not that there is no fame to protect the body, if Di Qing is from a Jinshi, like Wang Shao, even if he opens the border and grabs the land, those civil officials only dare to say a in his small book when he is sick and about to die.

Zhou Tong was not embarrassed to answer the question of not being able to come to Erxiao, but he was curious about who could ask such a question, this person must be a person who has a profound study of Confucianism, Zhou Tong shot his gaze at Jiang De, who didn't know what to eat in his mouth.

Jiang De is eating chocolate in his mouth, and it slowly melts in his mouth, this is Jiang De's favorite way to eat, and he basically can't see that he is making small movements... At least ordinary people can't see it, but who is Zhou Tong? Master of martial arts, this Jiang De's small actions have long been discovered by Zhou Tong.

Zhou Tong coughed and said, "Jiang De, what do you think of these two questions?" ”

When Jiang De heard this, he hurriedly swallowed the chocolate, stood up and said with a smile, "Sir, it's not suitable for the kid, right?" ”

Zhou Tong shook his head with a smile and said, "Those who are academic masters are teachers, I think you should have your own opinions on the problems you think of." ”

Jiang De smiled bitterly, while Wang Gui and Tang Huai stuck out their tongues, knowing that their tricks were seen through by Zhou Tong.

The three members outside the door held their foreheads together and said, "It turned out to be Jiang Xiaolangjun, no wonder." ”

Wang Ming even said: "Yesterday, I saw Xiao Langjun teaching these three people to read, and it turned out that he was teaching these. ”

Yue Fei next to him looked at Jiang De, he didn't expect Jiang De, who was not much older than himself, to be so good that he could ask such a question, but he didn't know if Jiang De had an answer.

Jiang De coughed, and by the way, he smoothed his throat and said, "Don't hide it from Mr., these two questions are indeed said by the kid when he was chatting with a few classmates yesterday, and there is indeed no real solution to this first sentence breaking problem, unless Confucius is resurrected, no one can conclude how this sentence is broken, it can only be said to be inferred." Including what the kid said next, it was all inference.

The kid believes that the sentence of this sentence should consider Confucius's own thoughts, Confucius is the founder of Confucianism, what is Confucianism? People need also, Confucius is still six arts, etiquette, music, archery, royal, calligraphy, mathematics, are all practical skills in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Confucius traveled around the world and did not assist Zhou, why? Zhou Gou is powerless, and the princes are not in court, Confucius understands that it is useless to assist Zhou Tianzi, which shows that although Confucius is a little pedantic because of the importance of Zhou etiquette, many things he does are based on reality, in addition, we look at Confucius's life, Confucius is not a complete talker, he has been out many times, his disciples such as Ruo, Ran You, Zilu are also out of office, Confucius has governing experience, so this sentence must be combined with some of his governing experience, let's look at this sentence again, no matter how the sentence is broken, His doctrine is all about how to treat the people, so is Confucius a person who is arrogant to the people? It can be said that it is not, it is said that it is because Confucius thinks that the monarch and the minister, the father and the son, everyone should abide by the rules of their own identity, and it is not because he is willing to teach and impart the extremely valuable knowledge to all those who are willing to learn, this is because Confucius has the limitations of the times in ancient times, and in the Spring and Autumn Period, there was such a thing as slave blood sacrifice, but Confucius has realized that people should at least have the opportunity to pursue equality, but the education he received told him that life is not equal, That's why many of his thoughts are a little contradictory, which is why Confucius himself said that he was not confused when he was forty, and he was still confused until he was forty years old!

After we understand some of Confucius's thoughts, it is easy to understand this sentence again.

Confucius didn't think that the common people were so smart, he thought that the common people needed to learn, but what about before they learned? He believes that the people have to abide by the rules, so what are the rules of the people? In fact, to put it bluntly, it is to listen to the words of the superiors, such as officials and scholars, so the kid thinks that this sentence should be read like this, and the people can make it; Do not know. ”

Zhou Tong touched his beard while listening and nodded continuously, not only did he think highly of Jiang De in his heart, but he heard Jiang De say, "Actually... There is another saying for this sentence. ”

And also? Zhou Tong's beard was almost pulled off by himself, is there still one?

Jiang De nodded and said, "This kind of saying is like this, the people can make the way, but not the knowledge." The people can be right, but not strong. It does not mean that the people will be in chaos, but the people will be in chaos. If you can't bear it, you can follow it, but you can't reach it. ”

Zhou Tong frowned and asked, "Where did this come from?" ”

Jiang De replied, "This is the record of Chu Jian, which I treasured in my original home, and today's "Analects" was written in the Han Dynasty, far away from the time of Confucius, I believe that Chu Jian's record is closer to the original sentence, so the words are the original sentence, then everything is easy to say, the people should guide, not force, the knowledge here is to fold, "Da Dai Li Ji Persuasion" chapter, perseverance, rotten wood does not fold on the writing of perseverance, rotten wood does not know. The sentence we know now may have been caused by the damage in the troubled times at the end of the Qin Dynasty. ”

Zhou Tong read it a few times, and suddenly said, "I see, this sentence is actually interpreted like this, what about the other sentence?" ”

Jiang De continued, "The context is different, and Confucius is also a human being, not that what Confucius said is right, if what he said is right, why is there a threesome must have my teacher?" How can you not be confused at forty" Jiang De's words were all Confucius's words, which made Zhou Tong not know how to say whether it was right or wrong, so he could only nod.