New Lubu War

Chapter 72
the next day.

early morning.

Early in the morning, Lu Bu ordered Cao Xing to take his "famous stab" to Cai Yong's mansion to deliver it.

Why not just visit?

When this is the world more than two thousand years later?

If you want to visit someone, you must first pass the name card.

This is etiquette.

Considering himself a great Confucian, Lu Bu would naturally not make such a mistake.

After practicing the halberd technique once, after Cao Xing reported that the 'famous thorn' had been handed over to Cai Yong's mansion, Lu Bu waited another half an hour before leaving.

It was still morning.

Dressed in a robe with a crown on top, long sleeves and wide clothes, dressed like a celebrity, Lu Bu held a simple book "Yi" and led a dozen or so entourages, walking all the way to Cai's mansion.

Since it is a meeting of literati, riding a horse is not suitable, but Lu Bu is not used to riding a car, so let's walk!

Anyway, he has strong physical strength, so he can only walk for a while, and it will not get in the way at all.

On 'Famous Thorn', the set time is now.

Well, I'm in a hurry!
But who made Lu Bu anxious?

Visit the great Confucianism of the time, show the circle of friends to the outside world, and gain fame in order to move quickly.

He can't stay in Luoyang for long.

It is now mid-October, and in December Cao Cao will issue a call to action in Chenliu, and in January next year, the princes of the world will gather to discuss Dong.

Lu Bu didn't want to stay in Luoyang at this time.

Wouldn't it be good to hide in Wuyuan and quietly collect the land of Bingzhou while watching the excitement?

In the plan, he would only stay in Luoyang for three or five days!
If he didn't know that Luoyang would be destroyed by a fire next year, he wouldn't even want to come.

The center of the imperial court for two hundred years, the most prosperous city in the world, how can you be content if you don't come to see it with your own eyes for the last time?

Cai Yong's mansion is not far from his residence, and he arrived after a stick of incense.

As soon as I arrived at Cai's mansion, I saw Cai Yong standing on the right outside the door, waiting with courtesy.

A group of servants lined up on the left and right.

Seeing this situation, Lu Bu understood it in seconds.

The master waits on the right side of the door, and the guests go through the left door. This is the guest's visit, and the host's reception etiquette, of course he understands.

Of course, if the identities of the two parties are very different, the master doesn't have to do this, and the servant can just lead him into the house.

Of course, it was impossible for Lu Bu to receive such treatment.

Immediately walked to the left of the door, and while walking, cupped his hands and said:
"Mr. Bo Jie, it is rude and reckless to come to the door today, please Hai Han!"

"Why did General Zuo say that?"

Cai Yong smiled and said:
"I said something earlier yesterday, how dare you say it?"

Generally speaking, when a famous card is handed over, the visiting time is mostly on the second day or in the next few days.

Like Lu Bu, it must be rude to send someone to come to the door as soon as the "famous stab" is handed over.

But since I said it yesterday, and Cai Yong doesn't care, it's not considered rude.

"General Zuo, please!"

Cai Yong leaned on one side, and with his right hand gesticulated, he begged.

How can Lu Bu be so ignorant.

As soon as the master invites you, just step in carelessly?

"Mr. Bo Jie, please!"

So, standing on the left side of the door, he also raised his hand to pretense and said.

In this way, after a long while at the door, the two entered Cai's mansion together.

study.

Lu Bu and Cai Yong sat down as host and guest.

After talking for a while, the two began a 'knowledge discussion'.

In terms of the depth of knowledge in the world, Cai Yong is definitely the top group of people.

The theories of various schools of thought, classics and meanings of a hundred schools of thought, poems and songs, even playing and singing, all of them are mastered and mastered.

But Lu Bu also has advantages.

He never discussed the details with Cai Yong, let alone carefully studied the sentences of the articles, but only talked about them roughly, and some metaphysical generalities.

Discussing the details with a great Confucian like Cai Yong, and studying the meaning of classic sentences, isn't that a joke?

Which of the so-called writers and great writers in later generations has this ability?

Needless to say, this approach really bluffed Cai Yong at the beginning.

In the later generations, the information is developed, and the information is overwhelming, such as "The Doctrine of the Mean", "The Analects of Confucius", "University", "Book of Rites", etc., can be seen and heard everywhere.

Of course, almost no one has seen it, and almost no one knows what's inside.

So is Lu Bu.

It's ok.

Let's not go into details.

Just say roughly,

For example, the core idea of ​​"The Doctrine of the Mean" is 'sincerity'.

Then let's talk about 'sincerity'.

We don't care how "Sincerity" is specifically described in "The Doctrine of the Mean".

Just talk about the state of sincerity, what is the meaning to society and life.

"Mr. Bo Jie, Bu believes that the book "The Doctrine of the Mean" is all about the word "sincerity!"

Shaking his head, Lu Bu talked eloquently.

"'Sincerity' is the foundation of people and the foundation of all things!"

"So, among my generation, we should uphold the way of 'sincerity'!"

"The so-called 'the way of sincerity can be known in advance' is exactly so!"

"Uh, uh, uh!"

Cai Yong nodded frequently after hearing Lu Bu's long words.

"What General Zuo said is great!"

Cai Yong stroked his beard and said:

"That's why it is necessary to learn extensively, to interrogate, to think carefully, to discern clearly, and to practice earnestly!"

"Confucius said...!"

A large passage of citing scriptures and allusions is eloquent, and it comes out casually from Cai Yong's mouth, with precise meaning.

However, Lu Bu didn't understand a single word.

But that's okay.

"cough!"

Lu Bu coughed lightly, interrupted Cai Yong, and continued:

"What Mr. Bo Jie said coincides with a certain one, and the ancient sages and sages are like this!"

Seeing that Cai Yong was about to speak again, he hurriedly said:
""University" is the words of self-cultivation, family harmony, state governance and world peace. The writing is concise and the scriptures are quintessential. It is amazing to read!"

"really!"

Cai Yong nodded in agreement and said:
""University" is the forty-second chapter of "Xiao Dai Li Ji", which is actually one of the most classic works of Confucianism!"

"Being virtuous, being close to the people, and striving for perfection are the three core principles of "University"!"

"There are also the eight essentials of investigating things, extending knowledge, sincerity, rectifying one's heart, cultivating one's morality, regulating the family, governing the country, and bringing peace to the world!"

"These three core principles, and the eight major items, have unfathomable meanings, such as this thing...!"

……

Eloquent and eloquent, it is also a long narration of citing scriptures and allusions, linking the past and the present.

Hearing that Lu Bu just wanted to doze off.

But he held back.

In this way, the two talked freely in the study, and before they knew it, an hour passed.

Cai Yong was very interested at the beginning.

Not only is he interested in exploring knowledge, but he is also interested in knowing how Lu Bu, the "God of War", "understands the theory of a hundred schools of thought without knowing it".

But as we chatted, we realized something was wrong.

"Why does General Lu always talk about him?"

Cai Yong wondered secretly.

"The core of the classic theory lies in the analysis of famous sayings, distinguishing and analyzing the meaning of the scriptures, and making mere generalizations. How can we go deep into learning?"

Not to mention what Cai Yong thinks in his heart.

While Lu Bu waited and looked forward, the time came to noon.

"Mr. Bo Jie!"

Lu Bu raised his eyes and looked around, cupped his hands to Cai Yong, and said:
"Before I knew it, it was already noon!"

"I discussed with Mr. Bo Jie today, and Bu gained a lot. Since it's noon, Bu will leave now, and you and I will meet again in the future!"

"Wait a minute!"

Cai Yong quickly raised his hand and said:
"Is there any reason to leave at noon when a distinguished guest comes?"

"Yong has already ordered to prepare lunch, a mere bouillon, and please General Zuo don't think the shabby house is too shabby, so let's have a taste!"

"This……!"

Lu Bu pondered for a while, then said happily:
"Since that's the case, Bu has the audacity to disturb you!"

(End of this chapter)