Master Kong Zhongni

Chapter 60
Because it is raining today, the class will be held indoors.

Zaiyu and Zigong took off the raindrop-stained coir raincoat and bamboo hat, hung them outside, and then straightened their clothes and straightened their hats before they dared to enter the classroom.

This time, without waiting for Yan Hui to call them, they spontaneously came to the front row to sit down.

It's not that the two of them suddenly became eager to learn, but that the indoor area is much smaller than the outdoor area.

If you don't sit forward, the space in the back is really crowded. Zaiyu and Zigong are both particular about people, and they have no interest in rubbing shoulders with a bunch of big men.

As soon as the two sat down, they saw a Yaoqin placed on the table directly in front of them.

A lame disciple was sitting by the desk, flicking the strings with both hands, adjusting the sound of the piano bit by bit, making the final preparations for the master before the class.

The name of this lame disciple was Qi Diao Kai, and his name was Zi Kai.

His age is similar to Zilu's, and his personality is also somewhat similar to Zilu's.

Like Zilu, he likes to speak up for justice. He treats high-ranking people neither humble nor overbearing, and treats low-ranking people with kindness and generosity. He is upright and never avoids the enemy.

Because Qi Diaokai has a sense of justice, he is very popular among his classmates.

But it was precisely because he was not afraid of violence that he fell ill.

It was rumored that he had offended a certain doctor in order to speak up for the poor people, so he was sentenced without guilt and became disabled.

But even so, Qi Diaokai still did not change his style.

As long as you have the truth, you dare to get angry even in the face of the princes and kings.

But if you are wrong, you will feel ashamed when you meet the slaves and run away in a hurry.

On the one hand, the master appreciates Qi Diaokai's character, but on the other hand, he is worried that he will act impulsively again.

So I passed on the essence of his "Book", and asked Qi Diao to do trivial chores from time to time, hoping to let him cultivate his mind.

Adjusting the strings before the music theory class is naturally a part of self-cultivation.

Zai Yu also respected this senior brother very much, because he felt that Qi Diao Kai had a "chivalry spirit" in him, and he was an outlier among his classmates.

And he, Zaizi, was also an outlier.Since everyone is different, a sense of intimacy can naturally arise.

Zai Yu was sitting obediently by the side, watching Qi Diao start adjusting the Yaoqin, and asked.

"Zi Kai, what tune will Master teach us today?"

Qi Diaokai said with a serious face: "My son, the important thing is not the song, but the sentiment and thoughts contained in the song.

When the master was in the state of Qi, he learned the piano from his teacher Xiang.He practiced hard for many days, and after playing in front of Shi Xiang, Shi Xiang thought he played well.

So Shi Xiang said to the master: "It's almost done, you have already learned this piece of music."

The Master replied: I just mastered its score, but I am not yet familiar with its fingering and techniques.

After the master practiced for many days, Shi Xiang said again: "It's ok, you have learned its fingering, and you can learn new tunes."

The master shook his head and said: "Not yet. Although I have learned the technique, I haven't yet grasped the emotions contained in it."

A few days later, after listening to the master's playing, Shi Xiang was overwhelmed by the master's exquisite skills. He nodded and said: You have understood the emotion in it, and you can learn new pieces.

The master still shook his head: Although I played it a bit decently, I haven't realized what kind of person the composer is!
A few days later, Shi Xiang came to listen to the master's performance. At the end of the piece, Shi Xiang sighed: You already know who the composer is?
Master laughed and stood up to thank Master Xiang: Yes!This person has a burly body, a dark face, and his eyes are looking up at the sky, and he is determined to influence the world.Could he be King Wen of Zhou?
Shi Xiangzi was both surprised and admired, he also got up and said: "You are right! My teacher once told me that the name of this song is "Wen Wang Cao"!"

Qi Diao Kai tuned the strings, moved his body, turned to face Zai Yu, and educated the little junior.

"My son, you must always remember that learning should not only learn the form, but also understand the meaning!"

Zai Yu sat upright, nodded and thanked Qi Diao: "What brother said is true, I will definitely remember your teachings."

Qi Diao looked at Jai Yu's way, and finally a smile appeared on his serious face, then he turned and went inside to find his master.

Zilu had just arrived at this time, he walked into the classroom and sat down next to Zaiyu and Zigong.

He asked, "Zi, what did you and Zikai talk about just now?"

Zai Yu said: "Zi Kai said that Master taught us "Wen Wang Cao" today."

Zi Gong was drinking water, when he heard this, he almost sprayed water on Zai Yu's face.

"Zi, Zikai told you so much just now, did you remember this?"

Yan Hui shrank aside and sighed softly.

Only Zaiyu replied seriously: "You don't understand this. It is said that there is a priority in learning the truth, and there is a specialization in art.

A thousand kinds of "Wen Wang Cao" can be heard in the ears of a thousand people.

From the story of Master Wen's "Wen Wang Cao", Zikai understood the truth that learning should grasp the essence.

And from the story of Master learning "Wen Wang Cao", I deduce that Zikai's implication is that Master is going to teach "Wen Wang Cao" today.

This is determined by each person's different skills and strengths. Where is the difference between superior and inferior? "

Zilu was taken aback by him: "Although I don't know why, I think what you said makes sense."

But Zigong saw Jaeyu's weakness, and he hurriedly said, "Zilu, don't fall into his trap. Under his logic, whatever he says can make people feel reasonable."

Zaiyu dismissed it and said, "Not convinced? Let's argue!"

Just as Zi Gong was about to open his mouth to show the majesty of Zai Yu, he suddenly heard the voice of his master.

"Ci! What are you guys arguing about?"

Zigong quickly shut up, he turned his head to look in the direction of the master, and found that behind the master was a man holding a child.

It was Zeng Dian and his son Zeng Shen.

Zai Yu stood up with a smile, took out the wooden kite he had exchanged for caramel and Gongshuban from the cloth bag behind him, and sent it up.

He walked and sang.

"The toe of Lin, Mr. Zhenzhen, is in Xi Linxi.

Linzhiding, Zhenzhen's public surname, Yu Qilinxi.

The horn of the lin, Zhenzhen Gongzu, Yu Xilinxi. "

(Lin's toes, benevolent young master. Oh Lin!
Lin's forehead, a benevolent public surname.Oh Lin!
Lin's sharp horn, benevolent prince.Oh Lin! )

Zaiyu sang "The Book of Songs · Zhou Nan · Lin Zhizhi", which is often used to express his blessings for the birth of a precious son.

He had received the wooden kite once, and he was congratulated, so naturally he had to return the gift.

He took out a pen from his sleeve and handed it to Jai Yu, singing the same way.

"Throw me a papaya, and repay it with Qiongju. The bandit repays it, and it will always be good!"

Vote me to the wooden peach, and repay it to Qiong Yao.Bandit newspapers are also good forever!

Vote for me with wood and plum, and return it with Qiong Jiu.It is always good to repay the bandits! "

Seeing the friendship of the students, Confucius laughed heartily: "Good! Good! Keeping benevolence and knowing propriety is nothing more than pointing and giving."

When other people saw Zeng Dian's child, they also stepped forward to give gifts.

Some gave a piece of animal skin, some sang a congratulatory speech, and some gave some small items that they carried with them...

While everyone was having fun, someone suddenly noticed a student sitting on the east side of the academy with a sad face and motionless.

"Huh? Isn't that Zimu? He came back from Weiguo?"

"Zimu, how does Wei's scenery compare with our Lu's?"

Jae Yu also leaned over to his side, and asked in a mysterious whisper.

"Zimu, if you're okay, can you tell me someday?"

Shang Qu looked up at Zaiyu, then at the child in Zeng Dian's arms, and lamented, "Oh, I don't have the intention of fortune-telling now!"

　The feelings of the author and the reader are the same, but the speed of asking for votes and voting is different.Therefore, writer and reader always misunderstand each other.

　　——Excerpt from "Zaiyu's Diary"

　　
　
(End of this chapter)