The essence of creation and the subtlety of nature can only be understood by those who observe quietly, and can only be understood by those who recuperate quietly. It is difficult to understand the truth of nature with those who are in turmoil.
Only when the surface of the water was calm could everything be reflected.
Similarly, only when one's mind was calm could one observe everything in the world!
Only after settling down can you be calm!
If 'concentration' was to know oneself and broaden one's wisdom, then 'stillness' was to know others and broaden one's horizons.
Of course, this was not a real eye-opener, but a feeling of reflecting the outside world from the heart.
The Taoist's 'quietness' was 'to achieve emptiness and to maintain quietness and solemnness', while the Confucian's' quietness 'was' introspection and to achieve neutrality'.
Taoism's 'quietness' meant forgetting oneself and becoming one with all things. Confucianism's 'quietness' meant guarding oneself and taking care of all things in one's heart.
"The Doctrine of the Middle Way" has a saying: "Joy, anger, sorrow and joy have not yet been expressed, called in the middle; When they are expressed, they are all in the middle section, called harmony.”
"To achieve harmony, heaven and earth are in place, and all things are nurtured.”
After entering 'quietness' and achieving 'neutrality', wherever the heaven and earth were, everything would be reflected in his heart!
For example, emotions such as joy, anger, sorrow, joy, sadness, fear, fear, and the seven emotions and six desires of human beings were required to abandon these emotions in "stillness".
But the scholarly faction had retained these emotions, as long as there was a limit!
Whether it was 'calmness' or 'stillness', Confucianism and Taoism were fundamentally different.
……
Gao Jing held the book and stared at a certain page, but he could vaguely sense many things.
For example, in the carriage, Yan Lingji's thoughts were very complicated, but she was still very happy and relaxed.
For example, the Unparalleled Ghost walking beside the carriage had a very simple mind, which was to follow Gao Jing.
For example, if the water vapor gathered above their heads, there was a high chance that it was going to rain…
For example, underground life was flourishing and full of vitality…
Another example would be the unstoppable unification of the seven kingdoms…
It was very mysterious, but also very vague. Even the blurry Gao Jing couldn't be sure if it was an illusion.
Closing the book, Gao Jing's vision went black and his body swayed.
A pair of tender white hands popped out from the carriage and held Gao Jing's body. Yan Lingji said angrily,""Reading that stupid book of yours again, I get dizzy every time I read it!”
Back at the Purple Orchid Pavilion, when he was facing the Black and White Profound Clippers, Gao Jing accidentally stepped into a new realm, which was " Tranquility ".
Although he could not find the feeling again, that feeling was recorded in the book.
It was a pity that his mind was not strong enough to achieve " tranquility ". He could only barely regain that feeling by relying on the book in his hand, but it also consumed a lot of his mind.
Xun Zi had asked him to go to Korea to " seek peace in the midst of chaos " instead of " meditate in the midst of chaos " because of the book in Gao Jing's hands. As long as he could obtain peace, the rest was to constantly hone himself in the state of " stillness."
……
"I won't watch it in the future."
Gao Jing exhaled. Indeed, he couldn't look at it anymore. Otherwise, it would become an obsession, not to mention " achieving harmony."
Yan Lingji leaned on Gao Jing's back and massaged his temples. She said softly,""There's a thatched cottage up ahead, do you want to rest?”
"Alright."
Gao Jing nodded.
Now, they were already in the Wei Kingdom. This place belonged to Xin Ling's Earth Grade. Gao Jing and the other two had already circled around this place for two days.
Speaking of Xinling Mausoleum, he naturally had to mention Lord Xinling, Wei Wuji. Gao Jing wanted to pay his respects, but he could not find out where Lord Xinling was buried.
He only knew that Lord Xinling had died in his own fief. Fine, he had been killed by the Startling Salamander.
In a simple thatched cottage, the land at the entrance of the cottage had been reclaimed and planted with rice.
The carriage stopped and Gao Jing got off. He asked loudly,""Is there anyone here?"
A moment later, heavy footsteps sounded.
A humongous figure appeared. He had a hunchback and was unusually tall and sturdy. Even the Unparalleled Ghost looked thin and short in front of him.
Gao Jing had no choice but to raise his head to look at him, only to see his face covered by a cloth.
It was too recognizable!
"Could it be the Wei Country's Pijia Sect's 'Copper Head Iron Arms, Hundred Battles Unharmed' Dian Qing?”Gao Jing said in surprise.
Dian Qing's figure was too oppressive. Just by standing there, the Unparalleled Ghost subconsciously moved in front of Gao Jing and growled warily.
Yan Lingji also approached Gao Jing carefully and asked in a low voice,""You know him?"
"Don't worry, he won't hurt us.”
Gao Jing smiled as he pushed the ghost away. He took a step forward and looked up at Dian Qing."This person can be considered the toughest person in the world, but now he has the softest heart.”
After saying that, Gao Jing bowed formally and said,""Gao Jing of the scholarly faction greets Mister Dian Qing.”
Although Dian Qing's eyes were covered with cloth, he stared at Gao Jing as if he could see him. He hummed and said,""Dian Qing greets Mister Gao! I've heard of you, the Junior Martial Uncle of the scholarly faction. You have a heart of benevolence and righteousness, are knowledgeable about heaven and earth, have unparalleled wisdom, and have the ability of ghosts and gods.”
Gao Jing was stunned by his words. What had happened to his reputation?
Yan Lingji was amused. She smiled and said,""Aiya, that's quite accurate.”
Gao Jing felt his teeth ache.
Who was the one with the greatest publicity in this era? Other than the scholarly faction, there was nothing else.
Thus, Gao Jing's reputation was most likely publicized by the Confucians…but the publicity was a little too excessive.
Dian Qing didn't know what Gao Jing was thinking and asked in a muffled voice,""Mr. Gao, why are you here?”
Gao Jing thought for a moment and said,"There was originally one thing, but now it has become two."”
Dian Qing didn't say much and didn't ask anything. He just looked at Gao Jing silently.
Gao Jing didn't feel awkward and said,""First, I want to pay my respects to Lord Xinling, Wei Wuji, but I can't find a place to do so.”
Dian Qing pointed to a place not far away.
Gao Jing looked over and could vaguely see a tombstone. He suddenly understood and continued,""The second one was a last-minute idea."
As he spoke, he patted Wushuang Gui's thigh and said,""This companion of mine has a strange physique and is born with strange strength. He has copper skin and iron bones, and is difficult to be hurt by swords and swords…I want him to join the Pijia Sect.”
Dian Qing glanced at Wushuang Gui and said,""I can't make the decision."
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