Chapter 17: "The unity of knowledge and action" 2

Cao Muwen also thought that Wang Shouren made this the most important stain in his life and hid it deeply, but only a few relatives would know about it. Now the little devil in his heart seems to be annoying in Cao Muwen's ear, "Ask and talk about it." Cao Muwen's heart suddenly turned black, as if his ugly taste of others suddenly rose.

This box asked, "Since we have talked about the debate of 'knowing' and doing' before, it's better for the younger generation to give a specific example. Sir can teach about this matter." Cao Muwen was such a person, and Wang Shouren agreed.

"Well, sir." Cao Muwen paused and felt a little angry. After all, in the face of such a famous great figure, if he was embarrassed, he didn't know if there would be any adverse consequences. I have a thought, but academic exchanges can be discussed. How can I care about it? If Wang Shouren was really a veritable scholar at that time, he would naturally not care about this. This is also an opportunity for me to "examine" him. Generally speaking, this is Cao Muwen's "test" for Wang Shouren as a "latecomer".

Thinking of this, he asked without thinking, "Sir, this southern boundary is full of bamboo forests, which is more flavor than the Gyeonggi area I have been in all year round. This touch of green bamboo lingers, sometimes with warbler swirling, and the forest wind is moving, which is fascinating. When the younger generation first crossed the Yangtze River, although it was autumn, it had not lost its warmth. After all, it was the south. This winter has eased a lot. Cao Muwen is now saying something and is ready to lead the topic here. Humph! I will set a trap first and wait for it to approach step by step. Cao Muwen thought to himself.

He also said: "The younger generation passed through a bamboo forest not far from the south bank of the Yangtze River. The younger generation was curious and disembarked there to appreciate it carefully. The bamboo is still standing upright and straight. Because on the river, sometimes there is a river wind blowing, which is very powerful. Although some bamboos are bent by the strong wind, the younger generation can see that these bamboos are very tough. Even if they are blown upside down by the strong wind, as long as the wind decreases or stops, they will return to their original state very quickly. The younger generation saw it interestingly, so they went to see it nearby. Not only did the strong wind not cause any damage to the bamboo joint, but also made it more tenacious. The younger generation stayed and rested from that place for more than an hour, and sometimes there was a strong wind blowing, which made the younger generation's clothes and hats messy, and even the horses screamed. However, the only thing I saw was that some of the yellow bamboo leaves scattered under the strong wind, but for the bamboo itself, it was better than a game. At this point of view, the younger generation appreciates bamboo more. This "three friends of the cold year" are extraordinary. Previously, the younger generation often saw pines, cypresses and winter plums, that is, large bamboos that have never been seen before. This time, it can be seen along the way, but it is also a careful wish. It seems that Mei, Zhu and Song have their own charms. But in the same way, it seems to be a cold winter, and it's okay to be proud. Cao Muwen said that he had a clear conscience, because he did pass by a bamboo forest when he came and rested there, but he didn't watch it so carefully as he said.

"Oh, hehe." Wang Shouren listened and laughed, "It seems that you know a lot about bamboo. So I don't know if there is a suitable way to ask me for advice?"

"The younger generation is now very interested in the 'bamboo'. So the younger generation wants to ask Mr. What is the 'knowing' and 'xing' of bamboo?

Cao Muwen didn't wait to stop, but asked again, "If the younger generation wants to understand bamboo, according to the view of 'knowing and doing', how should they 'know', how to 'do', and how to 'know the idea of doing, and how to do it; knowing is the beginning of doing, and doing is the success of knowing'?"

Wang Shouren was happy, but his eyes were in high spirit. After brushing his beard, he picked up a glass and drank a cup. He looked at the two people beside him and Cao Muwen on the opposite side. Now the sun is rising, and the sun can completely shine on the top of the Tengwang Pavilion. Now it is bright here. Although there is wind from time to time, it only brings cool rather than cold. Wang Shouren didn't answer, but looked at the river below. The river is drenched and the waves are shining. From here, it looks like a golden dragon. Cao Muwen, Xu Ai and Wang Yin also followed Wang Shouren's realization, and the scenery was gorgeous. At this time, the riverside must also be extremely noisy. There must be a lot of noise on the dock. Many people who want to come want to get it; those who unload the goods and load goods; those who are in charge of it and those who work hard are all in a hurry. Wang Shouren hummed softly and laughed.

He smiled at Cao Muwen and said, "You are also predestined and will ask. I just recalled one thing, which is Coke. Maybe you don't know." After saying that, he looked at the young man who asked the question with a smile on his face. Cao Muwen understood that Wang Shouren remembered the "great" deeds of his childhood bamboo. However, Cao Muwen knows and can't say anything. If it's a "prophet", it's okay!? Cao Muwen was modest and said in a curious tone, "I don't know when you are referring to? The younger generation doesn't know."

"Haha, naturally you don't know? This is what happened when I was a child. If you really want to speak, there are not many people who know it. My father knows it. Xu Ai, you also know it. I remember mentioning it to you before..."

At this time, Xu Ai, who had not spoken for a long time, reacted. The other two turned to him in unison and stared at him, which seemed to make him feel a sense of panic? Cao Muwen didn't know Wang Yin's reaction. At this time, he only had contact with Wang Shouren and didn't know whether it was reasonable.

Xu Ai seemed to recall this interesting childhood event. He smiled and said respectfully to Wang Shouren, "Disciple remember that it was the teacher's 'gezhi bamboo' when he was a child?"

He smiled again. Wang Shouren seemed to have no embarrassment, but a sense of excitement. In this way, that was also more than 30 years ago. Time flies. Decades of time flies by. Today, when Muwen mentioned it, he felt the same as before in his life. Alas!" Wang Shouren let out a satisfied sigh, which made Cao Muwen "cluck" in his heart.

"Haha, it seems that the younger generation accidentally mentioned an interesting story about his childhood." Cao Muwen also made fun of it. For a while, the atmosphere on the table on the river was much happier.

"I don't know what's interesting?" Cao Muwen asked knowingly.

"Haha, Wang Yin, you don't know about this matter, you can also listen to it." Wang Shouren said to Wang Yin. The latter nodded and was also interested.

Wang Shouren talked: "That's also my novel, and I can't remember how many people fell to the ground. I remember that at that time, I loved to read Zhu Zizhi's notes on the 'Four Books'. I remember that Zhu Zi said "Knowledge is in thege wu" in "University", talking about life and knowledge, and did not deny the knowledge of seeing and hearing. Zhu Ziyan is poor and can't be separated from things, so that things can be poor. After knowing first, knowledge is more important. Know first; act heavily. Moreover, knowledge and action communicate with each other, saying, 'The clearer you know, the more you do; the more you do, the better you know'. At that time, I was also very deep. Since Zhu Zi said, 'Only when the poor reason is inseparable from the right thing can the right thing be poor.' Then I can't leave it. At that time, there was a bamboo forest next to my home, which was also convenient. After saying that, Wang Shouren smiled again.

"At that time, I was also strange, and my father was also strict, and I was also looking for a moment of fun." Although Wang Shouren is nearly middle-aged, he has a magical sense of humor. Cao Muwen was very surprised to hear that.

"At that time, I thought that if I wanted to be poor, I wanted to be rational. However, I have a problem. Although Zhu Zi is important, he hasn't talked about how to do it? Do you want to touch or watch? Is it licking or smelling? I don't know anything about it. I had to sit aside and watch it for several days. Wang Shouren said this anecdote in a brisk tone. Xu Ai secretly laughed beside him. Cao Muwen held back his smile. After all, he already knew it, but he heard the person concerned say the childhood scandal, and the person concerned is now a famous "everyone", which is really different. Wang Yin was aside and listened attentively most of the time, but there were few words, but now after hearing this, he also looked happy. For a while, it presented a "hard" version of the happy life.

"However, if you really want to say what you have gained..." Wang Shouren sold a barrier, "In fact, although I suffered a serious illness later. However, I still think this 'Gzhu' is very beneficial.

This puzzled Cao Muwen. Since the book said that Wang Shouren had no gain from Zhu Zi's "knowledge of the object" of bamboo, he changed from giving up science to the spread of mind. But now I have really met the person concerned, and it seems that there are some differences recorded in the book. Is it possible that there is a deviation in the historical records? Cao Muwen thought that although history is indeed a well-dressed little girl, the compiler should not be so angry about such an interesting thing in the history of Confucian development, right? Later rulers didn't have such a small belly?

Wang Shouren said at this time, "At that time, I was indeed very attentive to Zhuzi's 'speaking of the object'. I wanted to experience it myself and observe it clearly. This is one of them; but..." He turned around and said, "Actually, it's because of my father. My father is the champion, which can be said to be in the limelight for a while. My ancestor was a scholar, and his grandfather's father were very strict. What's more, after my father was the top student in high school, the requirements were much stricter. I remember when I was a child, I asked the teacher, "What is the first thing?" The gentleman said, "Only study to get the imperial examination", which seems to be his father. However, I said at that time, 'I'm afraid the first-class thing is not reading, but reading to be a sage.' That's the second one. Since Saint Zhu said 'the principle of character', how about trying to be a saint first? If you become yourself, won't it be a good thing!?"