Speaking of Chen Cai Zhie, people in the world will have compassion for Confucius out of two feelings. These two feelings, one is intolerance born of admiration for the teacher's style of teaching and the deeds of sages; However, it seems unclear whether Confucius at that time and place was really pitiful and suffering. At least, from the texts that record this matter, I can see that my husband is good at teaching students according to their aptitude and guiding them according to others, and I can see the openness and generosity of my master.
In other words, when the big country Chu wanted to invite Confucius, who was between Chen and Cai, to his country, those in power in the small country Chen and Cai felt a little guilty. Because one thing Confucius saw things thoroughly, he probably knew the politics and public opinion of these two small countries after so many years between Chen and Cai; Did not listen to any of his opinions. Chen and Cai's people in power made a total calculation and speculated that if the state of Chu reused Confucius, then their own position might not be guaranteed. Therefore, they sent those criminals who had violated the criminal law and those who worked on construction sites for the state without compensation to They surrounded Confucius in the wilderness with no one around.
They did not directly send troops to encircle and suppress Confucius, because it was too blatant to do so, and they guessed it was also due to international public opinion, fearing punishment from Chu State or other big countries, and also fearing opposition from civil forces.
Confucius and his students were besieged in the countryside of Chencai, unable to move forward. The dry food that I brought before departure was soon consumed.
Encountering such an unlucky and critical situation, the students of Confucius were really helpless, frowning, lifeless, and waiting for their lives to sink in despair.
At this time, only Confucius was the same as before, even more energetic than before. Even if there is no food or drink, the teacher still gives his lectures step by step according to the arrangement of the curriculum, without missing a single word or syllable. In addition to normal music classes, after the students are out of class, the teacher can also play the drum and sing. This wilderness, this siege, seems to be no different to Mr. Qu Boyu's home, no different from the post house where he used to live, and no different from the old school.
Zilu has a straight temper and can't hold his breath. He saw that the teacher was in such an embarrassing situation and his life was in danger. He will not put away the anger on his face, and directly hang his face, and come to Mr. very unhappy:
"Teacher, can a gentleman also get lost in a field with nowhere to go?"
Zilu is ruthless, straightforward and quick to speak.
Confucius was not happy, nor angry, nor did he make a long speech, but just went to the end. Master knows that a gentleman will also encounter the current situation, but you have to understand Zilu:
"Yu, when a gentleman has nowhere to go, he can maintain his personality, integrity, demeanor and conduct; when a villain has no way to do it, he can think wildly and run amok."
Confucius' words just fell to the ground. Zilu saluted silently and left without a sound.
Zigong was a little irritable, seeing the teacher's behavior, he suddenly lost his temper and became angry.
Before Zigong spit out his anger, Confucius called Zigong by name:
"Ci, do you think I am a knowledgeable person?"
The implication of Mr.'s words is: Do you think that the teacher can only teach, only knows piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and there is no way out when encountering difficulties?
Zigong thought to himself, the teacher is indeed knowledgeable, but at this time, knowledge and knowledge did not play a role, and it seemed that he was helpless. He said:
"Of course the teacher is knowledgeable and knowledgeable, don't you think so?"
Confucius shook his head and said with a smile:
"It seems that you don't know your teacher well. After following the teacher for so many years, you only learned the surface of the teacher. Everything is not like this at all. What the teacher wants to give you is not useless dead knowledge, teacher The consistent way to be a teacher is only two words, that is 'loyalty and forgiveness'. Well, you can go."
Zigong came out angrily.
Of course, this "loyalty" is not the so-called "loyalty to the emperor" in the narrow sense, but also includes the persistence of one's own life philosophy and principles of life in a broad sense; Open-mindedness of the situation.
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At this time, Confucius knew that the disciples were very angry, and he was very worried, so he thought, in this case, it is better to talk to everyone.
Of course, Zilu must be the first one the Master found.
The Master asked Zilu to:
"Yu, it's not in "Poetry"?? Tolerate the morality I respect.
Yan Hui looked at the teacher and continued:
"Even if there is no room in this world for the morality you pursue, teacher, you still spare no effort to promote this morality. This is what teachers should respect and learn from the students, knowing that you can't do it."
"Actually, what does it matter if this morality is not accepted for the time being? Not being tolerated by those secular villains also proves the gentleman's demeanor of the teacher from the side. Teacher, I think that if this morality is not practiced well, it is a Our own is not. But since this morality has been cultivated to perfection, but the people who run the country cannot tolerate it, cannot use it to govern the country, and cannot make it peaceful for the people, then it is their fault."
"What does it matter if you are not tolerated by these secular villains? Just because you are not tolerated, it just shows what a gentleman is."
Confucius was delighted, smiled and said to Yan Hui:
"I really have you, Xiaoyan. It's a pity that your family is poor. If you have a lot of money, teacher, I will be your housekeeper."
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