Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 606
The nine students finally developed the habit of active learning.In this way, Qin Zhiyong can relax, as long as he assigns them homework every day.

If they want to solve the problems in the coursework, they will actively think and look for answers.

Studying "cases" is the best way to learn knowledge.

Two old men came to the school today.

It was Tang Wei and Yang Xin.

Qin Zhiyong invited the two of them to his office and said, "Old Tang, are you feeling unwell?"

Tang Wei said: "No. My spirit is very good. I am here this time to bring old man Yang to see you. How about we go to the spiritual training room on the first floor. The air there is better."

Qin Zhiyong said: "The students in the spiritual training room are using it."

Qin Zhiyong's spiritual training room has been re-arranged, the magnetic field has changed, and the effect is different from before.No longer suitable for seniors to enter.

Tang Wei introduced Yang Xin's identity to Qin Zhiyong.

Qin Zhiyong said: "I don't know if Mr. Yang came to see me, what's the matter?"

Yang Xin said: "Old man Tang said that Dr. Qin has a high attainment in traditional culture. I'm here to communicate with Dr. Qin."

Tang Wei said that Qin Zhiyong likes to go straight, no matter what he does, he will go to the essence.If you can say something clearly in one sentence, you will never say a few more words.Yang Xin saw it straight to the point and directly stated his intention for coming.

Qin Zhiyong nodded and said, "Okay."

Traditional cultural exchange is a good thing.

In fact, Qin Zhiyong also wanted to know if there was any discrepancy between the traditional culture in reality and what he had studied.

Yang Xin still has something in the study of traditional culture.

It's a pity that he only studied for research's sake.They did not regard traditional culture as a resource for self-improvement.

It's like studying martial arts, but you don't practice it yourself. No matter how in-depth the research is, it doesn't make any sense.The essence of the unity of knowledge and action, those who do not have a little bit of wisdom will definitely not be able to grasp it.

Qin Zhiyong thought to himself, "Yang Xin doesn't even know how to cultivate himself."

Yang Xin said: "Doctor Qin, I don't know which aspect of traditional culture you mainly study?"

Traditional culture is just a general concept, divided into many categories.Confucianism, Taoism, Mohism, Yin-Yang School, Medicine School, Legalism School, and Military School are all traditional cultures.However, Confucianism is more representative.

Qin Zhiyong said: "I study Confucianism. I mainly study Mencius and Wang Yangming."

Cultivating righteousness in the heart was proposed by Mencius.The foundation of Qin Zhiyong's life is the unity of knowledge and action.

In order to let Yang Xin and Tang Wei have a personal experience.Qin Zhiyong's temperament suddenly changed.

Qin Zhiyong did not show any strength.

But Yang Xin and Tang Wei thought of the word "sage" at the same time.

What is Ruyu Junzi?

The two haven't met each other, but they think Qin Zhiyong is.

What is awe-inspiring spirit?

The two had never met each other, but they felt that Qin Zhiyong was full of righteousness.

"In today's society, people are tempted too much. Not to mention self-denial and self-cultivation, unity of knowledge and action, even simple self-discipline is impossible." Qin Zhiyong said, "Without a little concentration, studying traditional culture, Then it’s just research for the sake of research. Only by absorbing the wisdom of our ancestors and using it to strengthen ourselves, this is the real people-oriented and giving back to ourselves. The meaning of traditional culture lies in this.”

Apply what you have learned.

Don't say anything about utilitarianism.

Who is not utilitarian in life?Not for personal gain, but for the collective good.If traditional culture cannot bring benefits to China, it is inevitable to be abandoned.

Qin Zhiyong picked up the brush and wrote eight characters.

Sincerely.

The unity of knowledge and action.

Yang Xin and Tang Wei stared at the eight block letters on the rice paper, unable to move their eyes away for a while.

A calligrapher, I like to write cursive script the most.Because the personal style of cursive script is too strong, as long as you have a little reputation, even if you don't write well, you can still sell your works at a high price.Most people can't understand cursive script.

But regular script doesn't work.

Regular script is the most test of a calligrapher's skills.In the world of calligraphy, it can be said that there are very few people who can write regular script well.

Yang Xin also practiced calligraphy himself.But when he participated in exchange activities, he didn't dare to write regular script, for fear of making a fool of himself if he couldn't write well.

"Good, good, good!"

Yang Xin uttered three good words in a row.

Qin Zhiyong's regular script is so well written.

Tang Wei is a businessman and doesn't know much about calligraphy, but he can tell that these eight characters are not simple.

The words on rice paper can actually affect people's emotions.It's incredible.

Yang Xin said: "If I get up every morning, I can observe these eight characters. At least it can make my old man live another 20 years."

When Qin Zhiyong picked up the pen, he absorbed the spirit, and the words carried "magnificence and righteousness". He often looked at the eight characters, which could nourish the heart and of course make people live longer.

Qin Zhiyong said: "If Elder Yang likes it, I will give you these eight characters."

Yang Xin was shocked and said, "No. It's too expensive. These eight characters are priceless. I, Old Yang, can't afford them."

Qin Zhiyong said: "Mr. Yang, meeting is a fate. We are not talking about business, so let's not talk about money. I will send a letter to Mr. Yang as a good fate. Maybe one day, I, Qin Zhiyong, will have something to do." , begging to come down to Mr. Yang's door."

Yang Xin said: "Since Mr. Qin said so, then I, Lao Yang, will lower my old face and accept this word."

He really likes these eight characters.If you miss it, you will regret it for life.

Now, Yang Xin's name for Qin Zhiyong has changed.Call Qin Zhiyong "Mr."This gentleman has the meaning of a teacher.

Achievers come first.

Qin Zhiyong is young, but his accomplishments in traditional culture are far beyond the reach of others, and Yang Xin is convinced.

.........

Yang Xin and Tang Wei lived in the school for four days.There are not many other things in the school, but there are many empty rooms.Yang Xin and Tang Wei don't have to worry about having no place to live.

As long as they don't disturb the students' studies, the two of them can stay for as long as they want.

before leaving.

Yang Xincai said to Qin Zhiyong: "Mr. Qin, there will be a cultural exchange meeting in Asia next year. I want you to participate. China, Japan, South Korea... will all send representatives to participate."

Qin Zhiyong shook his head and said, "I won't participate. I can ask my students to see if they are interested in participating."

Asian cultural exchange meeting?

Qin Zhiyong has no interest in communicating with scholars from other countries.

As for culture, if you want to promote and develop it, you don’t really need any communication at all.Economic strength, scientific research strength, military strength... After becoming stronger, Huaxia's culture will naturally be promoted and developed.

It is a social law that the weak imitate and learn from the strong unconditionally.

Engage in cultural exchanges?Qin Zhiyong might as well do something down-to-earth.

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Tang Wei and Yang Xin went back to the city by car. Yang Xin kept the words tightly for fear of losing them.

Tang Wei said: "Old Yang, don't be so nervous, okay? It made me a little uncomfortable. I know that Dr. Qin's handwriting is very good, but you don't have to."

Yang Xin shook his head and said, "You don't understand. This pair of words is really a priceless treasure for those who know the goods. Do you think I can not be nervous? After I go back, I will invite the best craftsmen to frame it."

Tang Wei said, "Old Yang, what do you think of Dr. Qin?"

Yang Xin said: "Mr. Qin is knowledgeable and upright. He is a gentleman with sincerity. He is unparalleled in the country. Before, I didn't understand what is meant by 'if the mountain is not high, there are immortals, there are spirits'. Now I finally understand it deeply. Mr. Qin's nine Students are not easy, and their success may be limitless in the future."

(End of this chapter)