The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 11 Learning still depends on a good teacher!

"Teacher, as the saying goes, many skills are good. Since I'm learning, I will learn the writing systems of the four kingdoms of Qin, Zhao, Chu and Qi at the same time."

Zhong Cang frowned: "Young Master, have you forgotten what I just said? Human energy is limited, and you are still young, be careful not to bite off more than you can chew."

Ying Zheng bowed, still looking humble:

"The teacher taught me, and the disciple dare not forget it. But the disciple feels that he can do it, so the teacher should teach him first."

"If I really can't learn both at the same time, then I will do as the teacher said and learn the characters of Qin and Zhao first."

Zhong Cang nodded: "Okay, you can give it a try. If you find it difficult to learn, tell me in time and don't force yourself. For you, it is not important to learn more languages."

Ying Zheng deeply felt that learning to read and write in this era was also a very difficult thing.

Not to mention pinyin, there is not even a rhyme book, and the characters and their meanings have to be memorized from simple to complex.

There were also no tools for writing and recording. Although brushes existed at that time, they had not been improved and were very difficult to use.

There are only two kinds of records, either bamboo slips or silk.

Bamboo slips were too inconvenient, and silk was too luxurious.

All I could do was sprinkle a thin layer of soil on the desk and practice writing with a chopstick.

Ying Zheng missed paper and pen deeply, but unfortunately now was not the right time.

However, this is when the teacher's ability is highlighted. Zhong Cang is truly a man of extensive knowledge and talent, and he is able to apply what he has learned.

Even the teaching is excellent. Every time a word is taught, its meaning and origin, as well as the differences between the four countries, are discussed.

He can also give a general idea of ​​why they are different. The whole process is not boring at all and he can come up with many allusions at will.

Ying Zheng couldn't help but sigh deeply that he was indeed a knowledgeable and talented man.

It is foolish and ridiculous for people to judge people by their appearance and ignore their talents and virtues.

If appearance is really determined by the heart, then most of the powerful people in this world are probably uglier than evil spirits.

How could he be so elegant and sanctimonious?

Zhong Cang felt that the child in front of him brought him constant surprises, and he was deeply amazed that there was such a smart child in the world!

Not only is he naturally intelligent, polite and humble, he is also extremely wise in learning and has a photographic memory.

You will learn it once you are taught. During the learning process, some of the views are quite novel, the words are ambitious, and you can apply what you have learned to other situations.

I originally thought that no matter how intelligent Ying Zheng was, he would definitely not be able to learn the writing systems of four countries at once.

But the result surprised him greatly. Ying Zheng found learning easy and did not find it difficult at all.

Before Zhong Cang started teaching today, he thought that Ying Zheng would learn the characters of both Qin and Zhao at the same time, and it would be enough if he could learn twenty characters.

After the conversation between the two of them just now, I felt that it was possible to learn fifty words.

I never thought that after actually starting teaching, I have learned a total of one hundred characters today, and I am learning the characters of four languages ​​at the same time.

It took nearly two hours, with only a break for a cup of tea in between, but he was neither arrogant nor impatient.

Teaching such a child is extremely worry-free.

Zhong Cang was quite grateful that he could teach such a genius.

It is also the expectation of every teacher to have a gifted student.

He was also a little proud in his heart. If an untalented person could not teach Ying Zheng, he would only be misleading the young people.

It’s not like now, where good teachers meet good students.

It's even a little too good to be true.

Zhong Cang wondered if there really were people who were born with knowledge and were born sacred?

This made Zhong Cang quite excited.

Now any wise man can see that the King of Qin is old and the Crown Prince An Guojun will succeed to the throne soon.

Lady Huayang, whom An Guojun favored the most, had only one adopted son, Zichu.

Zichu was a brave and resourceful man, and he was surrounded by a group of talented people headed by Lu Buwei.

Lady Huayang also helped Zichu to unite some Chu-affiliated ministers in the court. Zichu's future was obviously limitless.

Ying Zheng was Zichu's eldest son.

What's more, he is so smart and talented, what kind of future will he have?

Thinking of this, if Zhong Cang had not been through so much hardship over the years and had already developed the ability to remain calm in the face of honor and favor, the excitement in his heart would have been revealed in his words.

Now as Ying Zheng's enlightenment teacher, Zhong Cang feels that this trip to Zhao State may be the luckiest thing in his life.

Ying Zheng discovered very early on that since he came into this world and became a baby again, except for being very sleepy in the past few years, his physical health and mental memory have been extremely amazing.

It should be noted that children of this era are extremely vulnerable before the age of five or six, or even before the age of ten.

The backward medical environment means that every child is at risk of death at any time; perhaps a cold can take their life.

Even the lives of adults, even if this is the world of Qin Shi Ming Yue.

But he had never sneezed three times in a row since he was born.

Even though he is still young, he is always full of energy, radiant in spirit, and full of energy every day.

He has a photographic memory. No matter whether it is a person or an object, he will never forget it after seeing it once.

But after all, it is an adult's soul cramped in a baby's body, and there have been many inconveniences and discomforts in the past few years.

What is conceivable and certain is that such days will continue for at least another ten years.

Ying Zheng also comforted himself, thinking that the positive changes in his body could be considered as compensation for him.

It is said that the two of them taught and learned together until dusk fell.

Zhong Cang said:

"That's all for today. Young Master, you've learned very well. But please remember that you can't rush for quick success, and the same applies to learning."

Ying Zheng bowed and said, "I will keep this in mind. Thank you for your teaching today."

Zhong Cang continued:

“Although I am a Legalist, I have also studied Confucianism and Taoism.”

"Confucianism says: cultivate oneself, regulate the family, govern the country and bring peace to the world."

"In ancient times, those who wished to make the virtues known to the world first governed their own country; those who wished to govern their country first governed their own family; those who wished to govern their own family first cultivated themselves."

“If you want to cultivate yourself, you must first correct your mind; if you want to correct your mind, you must first be sincere in your intentions; if you want to be sincere in your intentions, you must first acquire knowledge, and acquiring knowledge lies in investigating things.”

“Only when things are understood can knowledge be achieved; only when knowledge is achieved can intentions be sincere; only when intentions are sincere can the heart be right; only when the heart is right can the body be cultivated; only when the body is cultivated can the family be in order; only when the family is in order can the country be governed; only when the country is governed can the world be at peace.”

"From the emperor to the common people, all of them should take self-cultivation as the foundation."

"I agree with what Zengzi said. The young master is still young and in the growth period. He can't just learn without practicing. You must know that the body is the foundation."

"Managing the family, governing the country, and pacifying the world are things that you will do after you become an adult."

"As for now, the first priority is to take good care of your body and cultivate yourself."

“Self-cultivation is divided into internal and external aspects: learning knowledge, learning moral character, and strengthening the spirit, which belongs to the inner self.”

"Exercising the body and strengthening the body are external factors, and both are indispensable."

"Teacher, what you said is very true. Mother also asked Yan Jin to teach his disciples the Kung Fu to strengthen their bodies whenever he has the chance."

"Madam wants Yan Jin to teach the young master some martial arts to strengthen his body. This idea is correct, but she should not ask Luowang's people for help."

"Luowang's training is too cruel and inhumane. It teaches people how to fight and kill, not how to cultivate themselves."

"Walking on the evil path may make you stronger for a while, but it will hurt your mind and body, and it will not last long. It is not something that a young master like you should learn."

"When it comes to self-cultivation and strengthening the body, it is better to follow the right path."

"Although I am a scholar, I also learned some internal force when I was studying in Confucianism and Taoism. I can't be considered a martial arts master, but I have some skills."

"In terms of fighting, I can't compare to the masters of Luowang outside, but I have made some achievements."

Zhong Cang said this, throwing a cup of tea into the air.

With just a flick of his finger in the air, the water that was about to spill onto the ground stopped in mid-air.

With a wave of his hand, the water in the air swam obediently to Zhong Cang's palm, dancing in his palm like a fish.

This operation made Ying Zheng's eyes sparkle with stars and he couldn't take his eyes off.

Which man has not dreamed of becoming a master?

Ying Zheng thought: "I have been in Qin for several years, and today I finally met a real master. Coach, I want to learn. Bah, teacher, I want to learn this."

Seeing that Ying Zheng was shocked by him, Zhong Cang smiled slightly, pointed at the teacup, and the water returned to its original place.

Then he said:

"My method is mainly based on Taoism, but also contains some Confucianism. This method is in line with the way of nature, and is mainly very gentle and peaceful, suitable for building a foundation when you are young."

"Also, if the young master wants to practice other methods after he grows up, there will be no conflict. Unless it is a martial art that is too radical, it will not have much impact."

"My method is a righteous and noble one. It absorbs the natural energy of the sun and the moon, strengthens one's own spirit, and cultivates both the inside and the outside."

"Its intention is profound, and its core idea is taken from Taoism: The highest good is like water. Water benefits all things without competing. It stays where people hate, so it is close to Taoism."

"Live in a good place, have a good heart, be kind to others, be trustworthy in words, be good at governing, be capable in doing things, and act at the right time. Only by not competing can you have no blame."

"Bend to make whole, bend to make straight, hollow to make full, old to make new, less to gain, more to make confused."

“Thus the sage embraces the One, and is a model for the world. He does not show off himself, so he is clear; he does not think he is right, so he is famous; he does not boast of his achievements, so he has achievements; he does not boast of his superiority, so he is superior.”

"It is because he does not contend that no one in the world can contend with him. The ancient saying of 'bend to be whole' is not empty words! Be sincere and whole and return to the truth."

After a pause, he continued:

"And the Confucian principle: The way of heaven and earth can be summed up in one word. If it is not two-fold, then its creation is unpredictable."

"The way of heaven and earth is broad, thick, high, bright, long and long."

Zhong Cang asked with a smile: "What do you think, young master?"

Ying Zheng bowed deeply and said, "Teacher, I am grateful for your teachings. I am willing to learn the right way!"

(End of this chapter)