Self-struggle starting from Douluo

Gou Wa became the old master's disciple and was renamed Qing Huan by the old master. The news spread throughout the village in an instant.

While the villagers were envious, the children were in trouble. If they could be more patient and stay by the old master's side, then maybe they would be the ones to become his disciple.

So on that day, the children in the village were beaten and cried loudly, and their cries became a beautiful musical note.

Gou Wa's parents sent Gou Wa to Old Master's door that day. They were too reserved to go in, but just looked at Gou Wa with anticipation... No, they watched Qing Huan being led into the door.

The place where the old man lived was once the head of the village. It was the tallest, most beautiful and largest house in the entire village, made of blue bricks and white tiles.

It was also the first time that Qinghuan knew that the old master did not come alone, but brought a group of servants with him, including four young and beautiful maids, four smart and sensible servants, and eight strong guards - it was they who chopped off the head of the village head.

These people are all managed by a steward named Hu, who looks not much younger than the old man.

Butler Hu looked at Qinghuan with respect and affection. He gathered everyone together, introduced them to Qinghuan one by one, and then handed him over to the four young maids.

The maids took Qinghuan, gave him a bath, changed him into an extremely gorgeous set of clothes, and finally led him respectfully to the old master.

The old man did not wear the long gown that had been washed so much that it looked bleached, but a new one, which was also white, but so clean and pure that it gave people the illusion that he was shrouded in white light.

At this moment, the old man really looks like an old immortal!
……

Qing Huan's thin body was dressed in gorgeous clothes, giving people the feeling of a monkey in human form. She twisted her body and said, "Teacher."

The old man smiled and asked, "How do you feel after putting on this dress?"

Qing Huan thought for a moment and said, "I don't dare to move it, for fear of damaging or wrinkling it... It's very awkward and uncomfortable."

"That's good!" The old man nodded and said, "The reason why Confucians wear fancy clothes is that they look good, but more importantly, it is to regulate their every move!
From today on, you will keep wearing this until you are used to it and feel comfortable with it!"

Qinghuan didn't understand, but still nodded seriously.

The old man said sternly, "You will stay here from now on. I will teach you and pass on knowledge to you... Before you are formally taught, there are a few things I want to tell you in advance."

Qinghuan raised her head, her clear eyes showing seriousness.

The old master said with satisfaction: “The life of a Confucian is divided into two stages, with two ambitions.

The first time I set my ambition was before I was enlightened! You are very smart, so I, as a teacher, clearly told you that the first time I set my ambition was to make you learn!
For example, if someone aspires to become an official, then only if he studies hard can he have the opportunity to become an official; if someone aspires to become rich, then only if he studies hard can he become rich...

Now, tell me what kind of person you want to be in the future, or what is the purpose of your study? "

Qing Huan said without hesitation: "In the future, I also want a farm like Shanghe Village, where I and the people in the village can have enough food and warm clothes!"

The old master nodded and said, "Very good. I will tell you that as long as you study hard, you will be able to achieve your wish in the future and fulfill your ambition this time!"

Qing Huan asked curiously, "Teacher, what about the second resolution?"

The old man stroked his beard and smiled, saying, "When personal needs are met, people no longer have to worry about food and clothing, and have extra energy, they will have greater desires, or ideals and ambitions!

For many people, before the age of 30, they have solved their personal needs, including starting a family, expanding their network, getting married and having children, leaving a legacy, etc. After the age of 30, they start to pursue their ideals and realize their ambitions, so the second resolution is at the age of 30, also known as "standing on one's own feet at 30"... But you are different. I will decide the time for your second resolution based on your academic performance. I hope this day will come sooner! "

"Teacher, rest assured, I will study hard and achieve my ambition as soon as possible!"

Qing Huan said seriously, and then asked curiously: "Teacher, what are your two ambitions?"

"Teacher?" The old man seemed to have thought of something, shook his head sadly, and said: "The aspirations of Confucian disciples are similar. The first aspiration is mostly "to cultivate oneself and manage the family", and the second aspiration is "to govern the country and bring peace to the world."

Your resolution this time can also be attributed to "cultivating oneself and managing one's family". In the future, when you make your second resolution, your teacher will not ask for anything, just follow your heart!"

Qing Huan smiled happily and said, "Thank you, teacher. I understand."

The old master nodded with satisfaction and said, "Once you have set your goal, work hard to achieve it! Before you start, I want to explain one thing. The two words that run through Confucianism are "learning" and "benevolence"!
Studying means learning. It is a means to achieve your ambitions. It doesn’t matter what you study, as long as you can achieve your ambitions!
There is no distinction between high and low in knowledge. Just like if you want to have a Zhuangzi, you have to learn farming, governing people and affairs, business, and craftsmanship... Do you understand?"

Qing Huan nodded heavily and said, "I understand, teacher. The more I learn, the more confident I am in facing any situation, even if I can't use what I have learned and others don't know what I am capable of... Isn't it what the teacher said, 'If people don't know you and you don't get upset, aren't you a gentleman?'"

“Hahaha…” The old man laughed heartily and said with relief, “That’s right! That’s right!”

Qing Huan grinned and said, "Teacher, what about "benevolence"?"

The old man was really happy, and said: "Benevolence is a seed that is planted in your heart. It will gradually grow and become stronger, and it will become the code of conduct throughout your life!"

As long as you uphold "benevolence" throughout your life, many people will be influenced by you in the future, and the seeds of "benevolence" will be planted in their hearts, and then influence more people... This is planting "benevolence" and harvesting more "benevolence"!
Moreover, the seed of "benevolence" can also breed "righteousness", "propriety", "wisdom", "faith", "firmness", "perseverance" and so on. It all depends on how you cultivate it!"

Qing Huan pondered over it. Although he didn't quite understand it, he still kept it firmly in mind and asked, "Then teacher, what exactly is "benevolence"?"

The old man smiled and said, "A benevolent person loves himself first and then loves others!

Love yourself, and then you will have energy left to love others… This “love” not only means caring and cherishing, but also means perfection and achievement.

At present, you just need to improve yourself and achieve yourself, and learning is the best way to improve yourself! "

Qing Huan understood and said seriously: "Teacher, don't worry, I will study hard!"

The old man smiled with satisfaction, nodded, and said, "Then I will begin to enlighten you today."

As he spoke, he gestured to the side.

A servant came over with a thick stack of books and placed them next to the old master. He smiled secretly at Qing Huan, his eyes full of envy, but also seemed to be a little gloating...

That thick stack of books must have at least fifty in total...

Qinghuan blinked, looking confused. Are there so many books to learn just after starting school?

The old man put one hand on the book and said with a smile: "The forty-nine chapters of the Book of Rites are the content of your enlightenment!
Start with "Quli", which will teach you how to stand, how to lie down, how to advance, how to retreat, how to walk, how to speak, how to eat, how to deal with others..."

Qing Huan: "..." (End of this chapter)