"Big mistake?"
Everyone looked at Li Mu in surprise. They didn't know what Kong Yingda had done wrong. In everyone's understanding, there was nothing wrong with what Kong Yingda said.
As the grandson of Confucius, his understanding of the Analects of Confucius was definitely beyond that of ordinary people. Not to mention, Kong Yingda was a great scholar. His literary level had long surpassed that of ordinary people!
"Ninth Prince, may I know what mistake Lord Kong made?”
Du Ruhui narrowed his eyes and looked at Li Mu expectantly.
"The mistake is in this sentence! As the grandson of Confucius, he was arrogant and self-satisfied. He thought that his understanding of the Analects of Confucius surpassed that of ordinary people. This was wrong!”
Li Mu looked straight at Kong Yingda and said.
Before Kong Yingda could speak, Li Mu continued.
"Confucius was a saint, and the words of a saint were meant to teach the world. The Analects of Confucius enlightened the world, and everyone's understanding of the Analects of Confucius was completely different. This was also Confucius 'idea. This way, the world would not be stuck to the rules and only follow the Analects of Confucius. Instead, they would discover more principles of life in the Analects of Confucius! So when Lord Kong said that his understanding of the Analects of Confucius was unparalleled in the world, that was just your understanding. Was your understanding right?”
Li Mu looked straight at Kong Yingda and asked.
As soon as he said this, everyone was stunned. Kong Yingda also stood rooted to the ground and did not know how to answer. After all, what Li Mu said did make sense. Everyone's understanding was completely different.
"No, but Ninth Prince, how can you prove that my understanding is wrong?”
Kong Yingda still expressed her dissatisfaction and asked!
Li Mu glanced at Kong Yingda and said with a disdainful smile.
"When did I ever say that your understanding was wrong? The Analects of Confucius is for learning, not for comparison. From the beginning, you were already wrong. A farmer's understanding of the Analects of Confucius is different from yours. The merchants, the peddlers, and the common people all had the same understanding of the Analects of Confucius. But can you say that they are all wrong? It is only because the students listen to your teachings and wholeheartedly study the Analects of Confucius that they are the same as you! This is a big mistake!"
"How is that wrong? I am the grandson of Confucius and have read a lot of books. My understanding of the Analects of Confucius naturally surpasses theirs.”
Kong Yingda's face was flushed red as she spoke angrily!
He had always been respected and worshipped by others. Everyone followed him and learned from him. Even Li Shiming humbly asked him for advice. Why was it that Li Mu was so wrong? This made Kong Yingda really angry!
"Hehe, Lord Kong, may I ask why Confucius wrote the Analects of Confucius?”
Li Mu sneered and looked at Kong Yingda.
"This is naturally to educate the world, spread virtue, and use it to cultivate one's self so that the world can cultivate themselves into a gentleman!”
Kong Yingda stroked his beard and was quite confident. He turned to Li Mu and asked,""Could it be that what I said was wrong?”
"No, that's right!" Li Mu shook his head. It was such a simple question. How could he be wrong?" Then what is the gentleman's explanation?”
Li Mu asked again.
"A gentleman, as the name suggests, is naturally a person with noble moral character, rich knowledge, courtesy, and respect!”
Kong Yingda replied confidently.
"No, Lord Kong, you are wrong this time!”
Li Mu shook his head with a smile and said lightly.
"Hmm? What did I do wrong?" Kong Yingda frowned and immediately expressed her dissatisfaction. Her answer was clearly full marks. How could it be wrong!
"That's right, what's wrong with that? This old man has learned it for so long and feels that there's nothing wrong with it!”
"That's right, a gentleman should be such a person!”
Everyone was also confused. They didn't think there was anything wrong with Kong Yingda's answer.
Li Mu looked at the crowd and smiled. Then, he raised his head and said leisurely.
"What is a gentleman? Naturally, a person who is respected by others is a gentleman!”
"What's the difference between this and what I said?”
Kong Yingda's expression was slightly angry as she asked loudly again. Damn it, didn't she just remove her adjective? Was there a difference? There was no difference at all!
"Haha!" Li Mu glanced at Kong Yingda and sneered again. He shook his head and continued.
"There are naturally two types of people who are respected. One is those with high status, and the other is those with low status. Those with high status are respected for the country and the people. Of course, if their character is not good and they harm the country, they will naturally be despised. As for those with low status, although they don't know a few words, they have high moral character and are willing to help others. Even if they are merchants, they are lowly. If the country is in trouble, they will provide food to help the refugees and they will be respected! Lord Kong, do you think I'm wrong?”
"This, this, this!"
Kong Yingda was stunned for a moment. For a moment, she was actually speechless!
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