Chapter 2 The article is taught by the ancient sages

Usually the author who wrote the text of the record is called

"Saints", and what is recorded in the book is called

"Truth". And the root of what can really edify and change human temperament lies in philosophy. so-called

"Philosophy", which is supposed to be the revelation of the ultimate truth, usually becomes a logical speculation on some problems of tracing the origin.

The articles and books of Confucius in modern times can be seen everywhere, and the voices and smiles of ancient emperors and sages emerge in the meantime.

The cultural achievements of the former kings and sages are brilliant in the annals of history, and the philosophical proverbs of Confucius have always flashed with the brilliance of rhetoric and wisdom.

With the help of the inheritance of articles and books, the originally distant and vague Tang Yao's prosperous era can still be refreshed and vivid; Like the highly praised Ji Zhou story in modern times, it is even more booky, so much so that it is full of sweat.

Therefore, all historical and great achievements must be passed

The cultural record of the "saint" can be emulated and carried forward by future generations. For example: Zheng Guo attacked Chen, Zichan refuted Jin, and Confucius commented that Zichan's defense was

"Words are full of ambition, and words are full of words"; The Song banquet was folding, red tape, and Confucius appreciated the aristocratic etiquette

"Lustful letters, clever words" also. In fact, the deeds of the former emphasize the merits and demerits in practice, and it is necessary to argue with reason and be clever in words; The following examples illustrate that the gains and losses in cultivation must be subject to elegance and proper words and deeds.

However, only when the real ambition is high, can there be a brilliant culture; Only sincere words and deeds can be graceful and luxurious...... This is the golden rule of Bingwen.

Observing the law of the rotation of the sun and the moon, we have to admire the ingenuity of the gods. Examples of well-written writings will also have immutable rules to follow.

The article is regular, some are concise and to the point, in order to highlight the theme of the appeal; Some are full of literary brilliance, in order to exaggerate and enrich feelings; Some argue on the grounds that they are pursuing an independent portal; Some insinuate, in order to achieve a different kind of demand.

Therefore, Confucius ruled that "Spring and Autumn" is important to speak in a small way, and then learn to scrutinize

"Mourning clothes" are meant to lift weights as lightly...... That's the purpose of being concise. "The Book of Songs: Feng Feng" makes good use of successive chapters and sentences to narrate, while "The Book of Rites: Confucianism" is accustomed to elaborate rhetoric and intercession...... This is the epitome of flashy exaggeration.

To write a letter contract, you must be as rigid and decisive as the hexagram "夬"; To write an edict, there must be a "Departure" hexagram that is fiery and clear...... That's the reason for a clear position.

In the Book of Changes

The "four elephants" are changeable, and we need to keep improving, and strive to know this and know the other; In "Spring and Autumn".

The "five cases" are straightforward and obscure, and they must be meticulous in order to be breathtaking...... This is the level and ability to distinguish between the real and the false.

It can be seen that the article can be complex or simple in form, hidden or obvious in content, flexible and stretchable in posture, and fundamentally, it is actually flexible and changeable, and must be taken advantage of the trend.

Therefore, if we want to learn culture, we must learn from the works of the Zhou Dynasty and the articles of Confucius. Liu Xiang (c. 77-6 BCE) commented on the article, which must be compared with the ancient holy kings.

Kuang Heng (year of birth and death unknown, Emperor Yuan of the Western Han Dynasty, reigned from 48 to 33 BC) imparted knowledge, always based on the scriptures of the sages.

"Zhou Yi" said

"Arguments are right, assertions are prepared", said in the Book of Shang

"The rhetoric is still decent, and the Buddha is different." The reason why this is the case is that only by clarifying the truth of right and wrong can we make a clear argument; Only by understanding the style and specifications of the article can it be exported.

Although there is a preference for novelty and extraordinary, and arguments must be decisive in their arguments, the key to their formal refinement and completeness lies in not distorting moral truths; The choice of whether it is simple and complex in terms of content is that it cannot deviate from the rules of the charter.

For example, the writings of the ancient sages and sages are examples of the interplay between content and form. And articles like Yan Qi (legend has it that during the Warring States period) commented on Confucius, as adding paint to the colorful feathers, and ridiculed it...... Such a disparagement of the sages is counterproductive.

Because the literature and scriptures of the ancient sages and sages are the highest example of the organic combination of cultural form and life content.

The universe is vast, and even when viewed upwards, it is often difficult to distinguish between reality and fiction. Although there are many articles, they are within reach, but only when they are thoughtful, learn from their predecessors, and learn from the law, they can get among them.

All in all: keep improving, touch the bypass. Knowledge multiplies, wisdom grows. Knowledgeable and reasonable, nurtured into writing.

If you want to write with luxury, you must learn from the sun and the moon and go through the landscape. Although he is 100 years old, he is still alive and well.