After Xiao Fubao's life was stolen, he became the favorite of everyone in the capital

Chapter 346: Don't Say Nothing

Gu Mingda asked, "What books has Miss Li read?"

Miss Li San originally wanted to resist Gu Mingda by refusing to cooperate, but now after being stuffed with the "Three Character Classic", she dared not continue and answered honestly.

Gu Mingda nodded casually, and did not ask her what she wanted to learn. Instead, he returned to the seat of honor and said, "You all have teachers at home, and you are not a new student, so you do not need to prepare additional books for your enlightenment."

"What I want to teach is the way of being a human being. The knowledge you want to learn can all be found in the way of being a human being."

Hearing this, Shen Ling knew that he had come to the right place.

But Gu Mingda continued, "Using people as a mirror, we can understand our gains and losses. The first article we are going to read today is Zuo Zhuan, and the reading of Zuo Zhuan begins with "Zheng Bo Defeats Duan in Yan."

Shen Ling really wanted to say that she had already read this article.

But she also wanted to see if there were many details in Gu Mingda's explanation that she had not noticed.

Gu Mingda first explained the entire article without any emotional bias.

Except for Shen Ling and Niuniu, the other little girls present had not yet reached this level in their reading. Gu Mingda was extremely good at telling stories, so the little girls were naturally fascinated by his story.

"'Duke Zheng Defeats Duan in Yan', what can you see from this story? Qin Jingshu, you come first." Gu Mingda first called out Qin Jingshu, who was sitting on the left of Niu Niu.

Qin Jingshu stood up. After what happened before, the little girl was not afraid of the stage at this time. After thinking for a while, she said:

"Gong Shuduan's fate was all due to his mother Wu Jiang's partiality. She overly favored the youngest son, causing the eldest son Zheng Bo to feel resentful. Parents should not favor one child over another based on personal preference."

When Qin Jingshu said these words, she couldn't help but feel nostalgic for a moment.

Gu Mingda nodded and asked Qin Jingshu to sit down, and then called on her name: "Gu Xi, you go."

Niuniu stood up and said in a crisp voice: "The last time I heard this story, I only blamed my mother for being partial to me. Now that I hear it again, I can't help but think that Gong Shuduan was also wrong. He relied on his mother's partiality to act recklessly and without any reflection."

Gu Mingda still did not comment and clicked on the next person's name.

In this kind of roll call, the person in the front actually has the advantage because they can say more.

Even though Gu Mingda's attitude had always been very open-minded, the girls couldn't help but feel that this was a random test and became nervous as they were called out one after another.

When it was Song Miaomiao's turn, the little girl was so anxious that she turned around and stammered, "I... I really don't know what to say. They said everything I wanted to say."

There were snickers in the class.

Gu Mingda patiently soothed him, "So you agree with the views of the classmates in front of you, right?"

Song Miaomiao nodded.

Gu Mingda said, "It's okay, just sit down. If you repeat something with others, it only means that you share the same ideals, not that you haven't thought about it seriously."

Gu Mingda's comfort made Song Miaomiao feel relieved. After all, this teacher looked really likable, and Song Miaomiao didn't want Gu Mingda to think that she was not attentive.

Gu Mingda pointed to the next little girl.

But Chen Yuanxian had obviously thought deeply about this story, and said, "Zheng Bo first said harsh words, and then forgave my mother. This is a case of changing one's mind every day. We should think twice before we speak or do anything in the future, and try not to say absolute things to avoid regrets in the future." Niuniu turned around, looked at Chen Yuanxian with sparkling eyes, and whispered, "Sister Chen is amazing. She can think of things that others can't think of."

Gu Mingda also showed an expression of approval on his face, and said: "You can think of this, which shows that you are a very careful person. Don't say anything too harsh, and don't hurt people's hearts. This way, there will be room for recovery in the future."

Chen Yuanxian couldn't help but curl up the corners of her mouth when she heard Gu Mingda's praise.

Next it was Miss Li San's turn. If she hadn't had Chen Yuanxian's example, she might have been able to get away with it by simply following Song Miaomiao's lead and saying "I have the same idea".

But Miss Li San was a strong-willed person. She had always felt that among so many people present, only she and Shen Ling could be considered true noble ladies. In her heart, she even felt that Shen Ling was not as good as she was.

Chen Yuanxian suddenly emerged, and Miss Li San naturally didn't want to be outdone, so she racked her brains and actually figured out something.

"Although Gong Shuduan was wrong at first, Duke Zheng killed him without mercy, which ultimately showed his kindness as a brother." Miss Li San said seriously.

Before Gu Mingda opened his mouth, someone couldn't help but feel sorry for Duke Zheng.

"Gong Shuduan was getting more and more aggressive. It was all his own fault that he ended up like that. How can Duke Zheng be a good brother? Why not just give up the throne to him?" Shen Ling retorted loudly.

Miss Li San said: "They are brothers from the same mother. The older one should naturally care for the younger one."

Shen Ling defended: "The elder brother takes care of the younger brother, and the younger brother should also respect the elder brother. Brotherly love and respect for younger brothers are indispensable."

Miss Li San was unable to convince Shen Ling for the moment, so she turned around and reluctantly wanted Gu Mingda to be the referee.

Gu Mingda said: "Historical stories are like a mirror. Everyone who looks into it can see a different picture."

"These appearances all come from our hearts. What kind of person we are will determine what we see in the mirror. Right and wrong should not be judged by an outsider like me. It all depends on what you really agree with in your heart."

Gu Mingda's words stunned both of them.

Shen Ling's expression changed for a moment, and then he said, "I stick to my opinion."

Miss Li San felt very awkward, but she didn't know where the awkwardness came from, so she could only stiffen her neck and say, "I won't change my mind either."

After everyone had finished listening, Gu Mingda concluded, "Zheng Bo's entire article is only 500 words long. Some people saw that he deposed the eldest son and enthroned the youngest son. Some saw that he was biased towards his mother. Some saw that he was kind-hearted. Some felt that Zheng Bo was deliberately self-indulgent... Words are just words after all. What one sees and what one learns from them is all determined by people."

The others had not yet realized the weight of these words. Shen Ling, who was sitting at the back, was the oldest and the one thinking the most deeply.

She just felt that Gu Mingda was not teaching this story, but teaching them how to be a good person.

Gu Mingda continued to tell the next story.

Today's class lasted for an hour, and only two stories from "Zuo Zhuan" were taught. When Gu Mingda announced the end of the get out of class, many students had not yet come to their senses.

Time passed so quickly that they even felt it passed faster than when they were playing. Gu Mingda’s class was not boring at all. If possible, they even wanted to stay in class and listen to stories.

Gu Mingda originally wanted to keep Niu Niu to talk to him alone for a few words, but in the blink of an eye, he saw a bright yellow corner of clothes outside the house.

"Zheng Bo Ke Duan Yu Yan" is a famous chapter in "Zuo Zhuan" written by Zuo Qiuming. It mainly tells the story of a life-and-death struggle between Duke Zhuang of Zheng and his brother Gong Shuduan in the first year of Duke Yin of Lu (722 BC) for the throne. Duke Zhuang of Zheng designed and deliberately indulged his brother Gong Shuduan and his mother Wu Jiang. His brother was arrogant, so he wanted to seize the throne, and Duke Zhuang used this to attack Gong Shuduan. Duke Zhuang resented his mother's partiality and moved his mother to Ying. Later, he regretted it, and with the advice of Ying Kaoshu, the mother and son reconciled.