"Sir, what's Haixi's situation now?"

"Since the Taiping Rebellion, Haixi has been in turmoil. Even when Tao Gongzu was around, he could not really grasp Haixi.

In the past three years, Haixi has had five county magistrates.

Some died mysteriously; some left with their seals and disappeared without a trace. Now even the seals and ribbons of Haixi County are not in the hands of the imperial court, but are controlled by local powerful people. And these powerful people have complicated backgrounds.

"My uncle and grandson are facing many difficulties if they want to establish a foothold in Haixi."

Cao Peng once heard Deng Ji talk about the situation in Haixi.

We also know that Haixi County is very complicated now...

But how complicated was it exactly? Deng Ji didn't tell him.

Deng Ji kept those official documents very well and generally would not let Cao Peng have access to them. Pu Yangkai was his staff, so it was naturally convenient for him to have access to them. When Cao Peng heard what he said, he immediately felt nervous and waited for Pu Yangkai to continue.

Go down and let him make some preparations.

Unexpectedly, Puyang Kai suddenly shut up.

He was silent for a moment and turned to look at Cao Peng.

"I heard that you have read through "Poetry" and "Lun"?

Cao Peng nodded and looked at him doubtfully.

“Then what do you think the Treatise is about?”

This problem is a bit big!

Puyang Kai asked Cao Peng: What is written in the Analects?

It sounds very simple, but in fact, it contains a lot of content. You must know that since the publication of "The Treatise", there have been many versions of interpretations. Especially since Dong Zhongshu deposed hundreds of schools of thought and only respected Confucianism, the "The Treatise" has been even more respected by Confucians.

It casts a mysterious veil over the classics. No one who is not a wise person can annotate the "Treatise". Because it contains Kong Zhongni's words, who dares to annotate it easily?

This question about Puyang Kai seems to have the purpose of testing the school.

But, doesn't he think it's a bit excessive to ask a fourteen-year-old child to evaluate "On"?

But since Puyang Kai made a clear path, Cao Peng would definitely not refuse.

There seemed to be a sense of ridicule in Puyang Kai's eyes. After he came to Xudu, he often heard people praising Cao Peng, which made him feel a little uncomfortable.

In his heart, his son is the best among his peers.

But now... So, Puyang Kai also wanted to take the exam for Cao Peng.

Cao Peng couldn't help but feel happy!

Old Master, I have read "The Analects of Confucius"...

He thought for a while and replied: "What is recorded in the Treatise is nothing more than schooling."

Puyang Kai frowned when he heard this, "Continue talking."

Cao Peng saw that he did not express his opinion, so he boldly replied: "Students think that when reading "Lun", one needs to understand it clearly in the mind and study hard, and those who seek to understand what the heart knows are the most powerful. He

To master it in the day is nothing more than to learn it today. Therefore, when reading "The Treatise", you must understand the whole body and be good at it."

Cao Peng said that what is recorded in the Analects is nothing more than trivial things in life, and at the same time contains the growth insights of the sage Confucius.

If you want to understand the mysteries of it, you need to practice it personally, gain insights from the trivial things in life, and then slowly appreciate the sublimity of Confucius. Once you have lived enough, you will have insights. As you grow older, the deeper your insights will be, naturally,

It will be a matter of course.

In other words, Cao Peng opposed many celebrities today who intercepted a certain chapter of "On" and commented on it.

In other words, Cao Peng refuted the views of many celebrities today, and his tone naturally showed a trace of wildness.

Pu Yangkai's expression was a little ugly.

He was silent for a moment, and then suddenly asked: "The Master said: It is not just a matter of time to learn and practice it; it is not a pleasant thing to have friends from afar; it is not a gentleman to be surprised if you don't know it... Since you have read it all

"Poetry" and "Lun" must also be able to explain the meaning to me."

This involves a specific academic point of view!

Cao Peng took a deep breath, "I think the key to learning and practicing is the two words 'time' and 'xi'. What is knowledge? I think learning is not just reading. Knowledge is not words! A person's articles are no longer

Well, it can only be said that his articles are good; no matter how much a person knows, he can only be said to be knowledgeable. I think that knowledge does not necessarily require knowing how to read and write.

Doing good people and doing things right is knowledge.

"Zhuangzi" calls people who have the Tao a real person. What is a real person? I think that if you do a good job, you are a real person... What is the Tao? The Master said: Be consistent. Be able to uphold the same, regardless of hardships, setbacks and failures.

Strengthening one's beliefs is "one". To achieve "one" is to be a good person; to be a "person" is the real knowledge... Therefore, learn and practice from time to time, I think it is from life.

Only by always insisting on yourself and always understanding can you gain something and feel happiness!"

Puyang Kai, take a breath!

It must be said that Cao Peng's words almost overturned the concepts of most people in this era.

It sounds a bit absurd. How can an illiterate person be called a learned person? But then I thought again and realized that what Cao Peng said is not unreasonable.

Moreover, from what he said, Puyang Kai could be sure that this child had really read the "On", otherwise he would not have had this insight.

Cao Peng seemed to be back in the same state as when he was chatting with Sima Hui Pang Ji at the carriage and horse station in Yangce Town.

Deng Ji happened to be a little tired, so he walked out of the room and saw Cao Peng and Puyang Kai sitting side by side, seeming to be discussing something.

He couldn't help but feel strange in his heart, because after a recent period of contact with Puyang Kai, Deng Ji got to know him somewhat. He was a man who was proud from his bones! Even if Puyang agreed to be his aide, Puyang could not help but feel strange.

Kai rarely treated him kindly. More often, Deng Ji felt that Puyang Kai didn't want to help him at all, so he was deliberately angry with him and wanted to create conflicts.

But now, Puyang Kai's attitude seems extremely serious!

If the person sitting opposite Pu Yangkai was a great scholar of the time, his attitude would not be surprising. However, the person sitting in front of Pu Yangkai was Cao Peng, a boy who was only fourteen years old. Pu Yangkai could perform well.

Such a solemn expression really surprised Deng Ji.

"Xiahou, what are they talking about?"

Deng Ji couldn't help but grab Xia Houlan, who was on duty at the door.

Xia Houlan shook his head, "I'm not sure either. It seems that Mr. Puyang just took the exam for Ah Fu, but he was impressed by Ah Fu's words!"

impossible!

Deng Ji was shocked when he heard this.

He made a gesture to signal Xia Houlan to be quiet, and then he leaned in gently.

I have long heard that Ah Fu once argued with Sima Hui and Pang Ji; I have long heard that Ah Fu has a strong view of the overall situation. But to be honest, Deng Ji didn't know much about Cao Peng's knowledge. In his opinion

, it is true that Cao Peng often has fantastic ideas, but knowledge... I am afraid it is not so good. A fourteen-year-old child! When Deng Ji was fourteen years old, he seemed to be an ordinary boy who didn't understand anything.

"Have friends come from afar.

I think the true meaning is between 'friend' and 'distance'. This friend is not necessarily a friend around you, and this distance is not necessarily a geographical distance."

Deng Ji was so excited that he shivered!

He heard Cao Peng's words clearly and was shocked.

Oh my God, this kid Ah Fu is too bold... Listening to his tone, he is clearly explaining the "On". To be more serious, this guy is annotating the "On". You are only a little older, how dare you

Explain the Analects of Confucius? If it spreads, won’t it be scolded to death?

In Deng Ji's view, Puyang Kai would definitely be furious.
Chapter completed!