Dao Fruit

Text Chapter 276 Clay statues, inheritance of spirit

"Sage Hall? Sage Paper? Wen Dong Sage?"

After listening to the three points mentioned by Jizheng, Qiu Yan pondered for a moment and asked directly: "I have heard of the Sage Hall. It is built in every academy. It is a place to commemorate the sages and embodies the inheritance of Confucianism and Taoism. Is there any?" Forgetting the deeds and spiritual meaning of the sages means constantly exploring humanity." As he spoke, his eyes fell on the white paper.

This piece of paper, just looking at it with your eyes, you can feel the smoothness and faint glow, and there is also a spirit hidden in it. It is pure and broad, but not ostentatious. If Qiu Yan was not close, it would be difficult to detect it.

Moreover, there is only one piece of paper, but after being rolled up, there is no trace of folds, and it exudes a toughness.

"That's right." Noticing Qiu Yan's gaze, Ji Zheng nodded with a smile, "The Sage Hall embodies inheritance and spirit. There are clay sculptures of saints in each building. However, how can simple worship and remembrance convey the meaning of connecting the past and the future? How to explore?”

"Oh? Could it be that the Sage Hall has other uses?" Qiu Yan naturally heard the implication of the other party's words.

Jizheng replied: "The teachings of the sages are vast and profound, and are deeply rooted in people's hearts. They are the source and foundation of the order of the world. Everyone wants to learn from them and want to carry them forward. However, the theories of various schools cannot be like a tree without roots or a source. If you want to carry forward the spirit of water, you must first inherit it, understand the classics and history, and comprehend it in your heart. However, the clay statues in the Hall of Saints can drive the order of heaven and earth, turn it into insights, and integrate into people's hearts!"

"Huh? Turn it into insights and integrate into people's hearts? How can it be so effective? Doesn't this mean that sages directly become their own teachers, teaching by words and deeds? In this way, when reading for learning and understanding classics, it will definitely get twice the result with half the effort and save money. Time and energy." Qiu Yan's expression changed slightly, and he thought about something vaguely, then asked, "There should be a limit, right?"

Jizheng nodded: "Yes. Sage statues can bring about order and turn it into perception, but clay sculptures are easy to find, but order is not easy to attract. If you want to build a sage hall, you must at least have a good theory, and use it as a basis. Only by introducing strong literary thoughts and restraining a place with scriptures can the corresponding order of saints and sages come. "

Qiu Yan deeply agrees with this. He carried the spirit of two sage manuscripts and was deeply touched by this. If anyone could build a clay sculpture of a sage and bring about order, the world would have been in chaos.

"Taking doctrine as a guide means that one must have certain insights into classics and meanings, and even be able to create a school of thought. This is not something ordinary people can do. In addition, it must be accompanied by strong literary thoughts and a sutra hall. Restraint is no longer a matter of one person. At the very least, we need to open a forum to give lectures and gather humanistic spirit. In this way, over time, it will become an academy. No wonder the sage hall is in the academy. "

Thinking of this, Qiu Yan understood the mystery inside and realized the significance of the academy.

"The academy enshrines clay sculptures of saints. The clay sculptures also reflect the sense of order. In this way, outstanding people and places will naturally become more prosperous."

This is a mutually reinforcing process.

Later, I heard Ji Zheng say: "However, there is no possibility of settling things in this world once and for all. Even if a doctrine is established, an academy is opened, and there are groups of disciples, we still have to come up with articles that can be recognized by the spirit of the sages from time to time and enshrine them in the In front of the clay sculpture, if not, the spirit attached to the icon will slowly pass away and eventually return to the mortal world. This is also the reason for the rise and fall of doctrines and academies in history. "

"Oh? That's it." When he first heard this, Qiu Yan felt strange, but then he thought about it and realized that it was the truth. In this world, the divine way and the way of life are present, and extraordinary power is not scarce, but there are also certain laws. It won't stop for no reason.

In the beginning, there were masters who founded sects, established doctrines, established colleges, and gathered popularity and humanities. In fact, luck was involved. As the doctrines spread and more and more people followed and applied them, it involved cause and effect. If It is impossible to constantly introduce new ideas, constantly improve and keep pace with the times. The mere involvement of cause and effect and changes in the world are enough to make a school of thought struggle and eventually become rigid and destroyed.

By this time, Qiu Yan had roughly guessed the role of the Sage Hall during the Xingtan discussion.

"It seems that the Sage Hall is a bridge for spiritual communication between people and sages, and it must be the key to the soul entering the scholarly forest."

"Yes," Ji Zheng showed a hint of admiration. Unexpectedly, Qiu Yan could deduce the key from just a few words, "Although I have never been to Shilin, I also know that Shilin is not ordinary and can only be accessed through the clay sculptures of sages. "

Speaking of this, she shook her head with regret and said: "It's a pity that if you can enter an academy, with your talents as a young master, you will definitely be able to impress the sages and leave traces in the scholarly community in advance, so that in the Xingtan Forum When you know the truth, it will be much easier.”

As she spoke, she kept shaking her head.

Qiu Yan also heard some clues and couldn't help but ask: "Writing to move the sages, does it mean writing articles that are recognized by the sages' spirits?"

Jizheng nodded: "Yes, but it must be meaningful and reasonable. If you just pile up rhetoric, no matter how beautiful the article is, it will be in vain. The important thing about this kind of article is that it is consistent with the spirit of the sages, and after it is written, it will still be useful." It must be enshrined in front of the clay statue, otherwise it will be useless. If the text shakes the clay statue and creates a reaction, the person who writes the text will also gain something and leave traces in the scholarly community. If you do not join the academy, you will not be able to do this. A little, unless..."

At this point, she pointed to the roll of white paper on the table: "Using ordinary paper, the article written on it can move the holy image and get feedback, but it is not as good as this kind of sage paper. It can be written on sage paper." The article can directly distill the writer's literary thoughts, allowing the mind to be integrated into it, and you can gain insights from just a piece of paper! ”

"Doesn't it mean that a piece of paper can have the effect of a clay statue?" Qiu Yan had already discovered the extraordinaryness of this paper and asked, "What is so different about this paper? It can be called a sage." name?"

Unknowingly, the two of them have become very familiar with each other. This is what the two of them have learned to be close to each other, and there is less of a barrier when talking. Moreover, Qiu Yan also sensed the artistic conception of a scholar from Ji Zheng, who was not like an ordinary woman.

"The manufacturing process of Sage Paper is the same as that of ordinary paper, but the raw materials are not bark or cloth. Even I don't know exactly what it is. I just know that after this paper is made, it must be placed in the clay sculpture of Sage Hall. It was placed under the icon seat for many years to allow the spirit of the saints to penetrate into it, so it took a long time and is very rare. "

Qiu Yan narrowed his eyes and looked at the sage paper attentively: "It turns out that the spirit of the sages has invaded it. No wonder it has such effect. It contains a broad and pure spiritual conception, but what is the use of this thing when discussing in Xingtan? ?”

"When the soul enters the scholarly forest, the sage hall is the passage, the sage paper is the door, and the article is the key to the door. Both are indispensable." Ji Zheng said, holding the sage scroll in both hands, and handed the paper over, "This piece of paper is the key to the door." , I brought it from home, so I gave it to you as a repayment for saving the soul."

Looking at the piece of paper, Qiu Yan did not reach out to take it. Instead, he pondered for a moment, shook his head and said, "Although I have done you some small favors, this piece of sage paper is of great significance. Even if you give it to me, it will be impossible without the sage hall." "Using it is a waste of money. From what you said, I think you are determined to do this. Why not keep it for your own use?"

Hearing this, Ji Zheng did not take back his hand, but said: "Master Qiu, don't worry about the matter of Shengxian Hall. Since I wrote that invitation, I won't let it go unintentionally. I won't hide it from you either." The piece of paper was given to the young master partly to repay the favor, but also because of other considerations, I wanted the young master to help me. "

"Oh? Please explain the matter clearly so that Qiu can make a decision." Qiu Yan was not in a hurry. He walked to the table and sat down, holding a cup of tea and taking a sip.

Seeing this, Ji Zheng had no choice but to take the paper back first, and also came forward to sit down and said: "After knocking on the door of Shilin with the sage paper, it can also benefit others..." At this point, she stopped talking and just looked at it. Qiu Yan.

"What Miss Ji means is..." Qiu Yan flicked his fingers.

Jizheng stood up from her seat, bowed to Qiu Yan, and said, "The little lady wants to invite the young master to take me to the ashilin together."

Qiu Yan's face showed confusion: "The girl's handwriting is full of charm, and her words are upright and peaceful. It is obvious that she has an understanding of the meaning of the classics. If she writes it herself, she may not be able to become a scholar. Why bother to abandon the near and seek the distant."

Ji Zheng sighed and said: "There is a reason why I traveled around the world under the pseudonym 'Ji Zheng'. Otherwise, I would not have let Tang Yi capture my soul without checking for a while. Although I am a descendant of the Ji family, I am also restrained by this. I want to To enter the academy, you need to rely on external help. If the young master wants to know, the young lady can tell the truth. This paper donation is out of sincerity, and I hope you can help me."

After hearing this, Qiu Yan pondered for a moment and was about to respond when his expression suddenly changed slightly.

………………

The southern border of Jiannan Road, in the center of Jiuling Mountain.

Zaoshan.

Since Qiu Yan's Shinto expanded and covered the mountains and rivers, it has become calmer here. However, the surrounding mountain people are hunting and the situation of the weak and the strong in the forest has not changed. Qiu Yan has no intention to interfere. This is like the metabolism of the human body. Forcibly changing it will be counterproductive. It also involves energy and time.

Of course, demons with cultivation still need to be restrained.

Everything in the demon caves and demon mansions in the mountains and rivers remains the same, except that they have been divided into subordinates. The top and bottom leaders are responsible for joint responsibility. If the subordinates make mistakes, they will be punished together.

However, under the command of the Kitchen God, there are three demons who command all the demons. They are the Golden-haired General, the Crane General, and the Hao General. They are all guardian beasts on the Kitchen God. Among them, the Golden Retriever General refined the Five Souls, and the remaining two demons were the Four Souls.

These three demons have the responsibility of commanding and supervising the demons in the entire Jiuling Mountain and Daxue River areas. The matters involved are very complicated, but they enjoy it——

The days when we have power and soldiers are infinitely better than when we were in heaven.

Therefore, in order to demonstrate their majesty and authority, the three demons often ask their demon soldiers to practice. Just like today, demons of all sizes gathered at the foot of Zao Mountain and divided into two parties to practice military tactics.

However, as soon as they set up their stance, something unexpected happened around them!

Then I heard a long roar coming from the sky, as loud as thunder, shaking many little demons who had only refined one soul or two souls to their feet!

Arriving in a blink of an eye! Invaded the divine realm! (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

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