Chapter 18 Difficult for Teachers [1]
Liu Xiduan told Xie Chun with a straight face: 'You must be diligent and hardworking in reading. Don't be lazy or lazy, or I will not allow you. You must always keep in mind that it is really difficult for farm children to read and read. We must follow the principle of' studying hard until the third watch in cold weather, and persevering in both hot and cold weather ', and learn from the hard work of the ancients in reading.'
Xie Chun bowed to salute and replied respectfully, 'Yes, I will obey my master's order and never forget it.'
Liu Xi took out a set of four treasures of the study from his desk and solemnly gave them to Xie Chun. Xie Chun wanted to refuse. Liu Xi said with a straight face, 'It's OK to accept the things the elder gave you.'
Since it was a gift from the elder, Xie Chun had to accept it and thank him again. Liu Xi waved him to leave. Later, Liu Xi talked with Zhang Cheng and her son, who represented Xie Chun's family. After a warm talk, Xie Chunjin was asked to get to know other students at the school. Zhang Cheng and her son also left for home.
So far, Xie Chun has successfully entered the school, systematically learned the writing methods related to the imperial examination, and started the first step of the stubborn youth's dream for many years. This step is an extremely important key step, and also the first step for Xie Chun to understand the imperial examination system of the Ming Dynasty.
Seeing Xie Chun leave the study, Qin Fen takes out two eight part essays from his arms and casually asks Liu Xi, 'This is a student's essay. Let's see it and give your opinions, pointing out the advantages and disadvantages; I haven't written for many years, and I can't see the advantages and disadvantages. ''
Liu Xi took it and looked at it carefully. After a little consideration, he replied, 'This is not bad. There is also a competition in the test of scholar. As for Tong Sheng? As long as the two officials of the county government do not cheat and deliberately suppress this person, it will be as easy as a palm to get a student with this article. ''
After a little pause and reflection, Liu Xi asked hopefully, 'Brother Boqin, how old is this man? Can you introduce me? We made some textual research on each other, but as far as I know, most of the people in Yichuan County can write this article are over 30 years old, but I think this article is not their style of writing. Is there a young talent from another county coming to visit Brother Boqin? ''
Qin Fen looked at Liu Xi with a funny face, and answered his question slowly and methodically: 'This son is only a teenager, but I can't introduce him to you again?' Looking at his friend's anxious look, he also stopped teasing his mind and bowed to Liu Xi solemnly to congratulate him: 'Congratulations on being a schoolmate. Congratulations on being a schoolmate. I have taught a disciple who has been a stable child before I have taught him a lesson. It's really gratifying.'
Liu Xi was stunned and didn't say a word. After a long time, he gasped: 'Brother Boqin is not joking, right? This is Zihou's eight part essay. How could he write and make art? Are you playing tricks on me again? ''
Qin Fen saw his old friend's doubts, took out two more articles from his arms and handed them to Liu Xi, sighing, 'Brother Jin, the fact is here, how can you not believe it? You see this is the original text, I'm afraid you will recognize Zihou's handwriting, so I specially copied it again. Now I regret my original decision. The excellent disciple who delivered me to the door unexpectedly let me take it as a favor to send it to you, an old man. You should thank me soon. ''
Liu Xi took it and looked at it carefully. He saw that several articles were identical. He was a little depressed and asked, 'Brother Boqin, what's going on? Didn't Zi Hou say that he had never learned to make art? Now that he can write this article, why should he worship me as a teacher? Isn't he kidding me? ''
'' You don't need to be angry when you enter the school. I'm afraid you will start teaching Zihou. If you find this strange thing, it will cause misunderstanding between your master and your apprentice. Didn't you refuse to accept Zihou as an apprentice the other day? He bought some art articles and tried to make them according to the format. When I went to inform him that he was working on the second article when he came to learn from me, I saw it with my own eyes, and there was nothing false about it. He told me that since Master Liu didn't accept him as an apprentice, he wanted to make an article by himself. He also asked me for advice on these two articles and asked for my advice. I was as shocked as you are now. But Zihou did not lie, and you know his family situation. If he has mastered manufacturing and writing, why should he try every means to find a teacher to teach him how much money a farmer's son has and let him spend it like this? It can only be said that God has given us good talents. ''
Liu Xi also controlled his mood at this time, slightly panicked, and asked Qin Fen: 'Brother Boqin, do you think about it carefully, how can I teach such a talented person? I can't delay Zihou's great future because of my temporary greed. I'd better let him visit the famous teacher and great scholar. I would like to give up such a talented disciple. I only complain that I am not lucky enough to meet him before he begins his enlightenment. ''
Qin Fen was immediately impressed by his old friend's integrity. He did not expect to face Xie Chun, a talented disciple, who was willing to give up in order to see Xie Chun's future. He was calm and excited, and Wen Yan comforted his frustrated old friend, saying, 'As a scholar, have you ever thought that if Zihou worships a teacher who is excellent in writing but poor in virtue, he will give it to the Ming Dynasty in the future, How much damage will be caused. Again, you can teach others about worldly wisdom, etiquette and other knowledge. Moral integrity is particularly important. If you can lead Zihou into the right path, you can become famous in the world soon. ''
Liu Xi also gradually calmed down and solemnly saluted his old friend. The two discussed the details of how to teach Xie Chun. Seeing that it was past noon, Qin Fen, who had asked for leave for two days, said goodbye and returned to the city.
Liu Xi looked at Xie Chun in the school and said excitedly, 'I have the talent from heaven in Liu Xi's hands. I must seize this hard won opportunity. How can I let it slip away easily? It's also too extravagant. I wasted my whole life on scientific research, but I didn't expect that I would accept such excellent talents when I was old. I would let those who satirize me see my real skills, and teach a future frontier official. I would not waste my time in the world. ''
Liu Xi smoothed his beard with his hands and walked slowly in front of Xie Chun. Wen Sheng said to Xie Chun, 'Zihou, follow me to the study. These students are just beginning their life. You need to teach alone. Later, you can go to the study for advice and don't need to read with them.' '
Xie Chun was an adult. He was told to shake his head and recite textbooks such as' human nature is good at first 'or' learning from time to time ', just like a teenager. He even had the heart to die. Seeing that Liu Fuzi asked him to study alone in the study, he happily agreed, picked up the four treasures of the study and paper and walked to the study, Behind me, a group of little fart children were talking about: 'If you teach alone, you won't even recite the Three Character Classic, will you?' Such words.
Liu Xi originally wanted Xie Chun to have such a good foundation. After he taught him to write eight part essays, after four or five years of hard study, he was able to pass the examination of a scholar at the age of 16 or 17. He also cultivated a young prodigy, which added luster to his old face. Now that Xie Chun has such great talent, how can he teach him a talent that never existed, Those who satirize Liu Xi are shocked and dare not talk about him any more.
He smiled and said to Xie Chun, 'Zihou, now I'm going to tell you about the art making in detail. You should listen carefully. If you don't understand something, I will explain it to you in detail.' ' He knew Xie Chun had a good memory, so he didn't give him textbooks.
Liu Xi clarified the origin of the eight part essay and explained it to Xie Chun: '' The eight part essay, as its name implies, is an article divided into eight parts. The eight parts have a fixed format and are composed of eight parts, namely, topic breaking, topic starting, topic entry, starting, middle part, rear part, and binding part. The titles are all from the original texts of the Four Books and Five Classics. Each part of the last four parts has two parallel and antithetical characters, which are combined into eight parts. The questions given during the examination are all from the four books and five classics. They must be written in the tone of Confucius and Mencius. They must not involve romantic affairs. Each article includes four parts, from the beginning to the end. ""
Liu Xi was afraid that Xie Chun could not remember so much, so he stopped for a moment before continuing to explain: 'The article first explained the purpose of the topic as' breaking the topic', and it must play a good role in breaking the topic, and the quality of the article is the most important; Next, we need to carry on and explain it, which is called "bearing topic"; Then this discussion is called 'start talking'; The breakthrough that leads to the main body topic as a starting point is called "entering the topic"; In the future, there will be four paragraphs, namely, 'starting paragraph, middle paragraph, later paragraph and binding paragraph'. Each paragraph has two parallel and dual characters, which are collectively called eight part essays. The content discussed will be answered with Zhu Xi's notes. ''