"There are no rules, as long as we keep following the rules, we will not feel constrained when we form habits." Zeng Shen explained.

"But what about others who don't follow the rules?" Lege asked.

"Someone else is someone else, I'm me! We are who we are! Zeng Shen said.

"Zeng Shen! You're dogmatic again! Others don't follow the rules, and you will suffer if you follow the rules alone! Especially in troubled times, you won't survive. Zeng Shen! Zengzi! I've told you a million times: survival is all about it! Let yourself survive first, and then talk about rules, human civilization, and weekly etiquette! No more dogma! Le Ge scolded.

"Uncle Le!"

"No more dogma! Zeng Shen! Zengzi! You're going to argue with me again, and say what: If you don't follow the rules, is that person still human? What is the difference between humans and animals? I'm telling you! Man was transformed from a brute. Before there was civilization, it was a beast. In troubled times, most people are brutes, and they use rules to bind others and make exceptions to themselves under the banner of civilization, rules, and etiquette! Are you still arguing with me? It's been debated countless times! Read on! Le Ge scolded.

"Yes! Uncle Le! Zeng Shen replied breathlessly.

Zi said: "A gentleman can't be small and can be greatly understood, and a villain cannot be greatly affected and can be small to be known." ”

"What do you mean? Interpret it! Lege asked habitually.

Zeng Shen explained: "Mr. said: For gentlemen, you can't let them do those little things, let them take on a major mission. For the villain, you can't let them take on a big mission, but you can let them do small things. ”

"Isn't that nonsense?" Le Ge sneered.

"How is this nonsense? Uncle Le! Zeng Shen argued.

"Who doesn't know this?"

But the key problem is not this, but! How can we tell the difference between a gentleman and a villain! Uncle Le! ”

"Oh! You said! Lege didn't want to fight anymore, and he didn't want to completely anger Zeng Shen.

"What Mr. means: according to the characteristics of the gentleman and the villain, they can be allowed to do their best, and the amount is applicable! Harmony and difference, villains and others cannot be excluded. Society is a big family, and we can't be uniform. So! We have to measure the material and take care of all aspects! Uncle Le! Zeng Shen carefully explained.

"Hmm!" Lege nodded and said, "Okay!" Read on! ”

"Yes! Uncle Le! Zeng Shen said.

Zi said: "The people are more benevolent than fire and water." Fire and water, I saw the dead and did not see the benevolent and died. ”

"What do you mean? Explain it in detail! Lege asked.

Zeng Shen explained: "Sir said: The people's need for benevolence is more urgent than the need for water and fire. I have only seen people jump into fire and water and die, but I have never seen people die by practicing benevolence. ”

"Your husband is still complaining that Wei Linggong didn't listen to him! He wanted Wei Linggong to practice benevolence and benevolence, but Wei Linggong just couldn't listen. What your sir means is, "I have only seen people jump into the fire and water and die, but I have never seen people die by practicing benevolence." If you practice benevolence, will you die? ”

"Yes!" Zeng Shen said: "That's what I think, that's why I arranged this passage here!" Uncle Le! It's my thoughts, not Mr.'s complaints about Wei Linggong. ”

"That's your husband's complaint to all the kings who don't listen to him!" Le Ge said.

Zeng Shen lowered his head and did not answer. If you don't answer, it's equivalent to acquiescence.

Seeing that Zeng Shen acquiesced, Le Ge said: "Keep reading!" ”

"Yes! Uncle Le! Zeng Shen answered.

Zi said: "Be benevolent, don't let the teacher." ”

"What do you mean?" Lege asked.

Zeng Shen explained: "Sir said: To practice benevolence, even when you are with the teacher, do not be humble with him. ”

"Hehehe!" Le Ge smiled: "Another family!" ”

"What's the family's word?" Zeng Shen argued: "Mr. said: In front of benevolence, even a teacher is not humble. Is there a problem with that? ”

"So? Is this in line with your husband's advocacy of 'respecting teachers and valuing education', respecting elders, respecting elders and orderly, and so on? ”

"This?"

As Kong Lili said: Anyway! His father made sense of everything. If he puts a hat on you, he will say that you have no respect for teachers and teaching, and you have no respect for your superiors. If he praises you, say 'Worthy of it'!" Hey! Isn't it? ”

"This? This? Zeng Shen was so angry again.

"That's it! No more! Read on! Lege waved his arms and said.

"Yes! Uncle Le! Zeng Shen said.

Zi said: "The gentleman is chaste and does not forgive. ”

"What do you mean?" Lege asked.

Zeng Shen explained: "Mr. said: A gentleman sticks to the right path, and does not stick to small details. ”

"That's another family statement! Alas! I don't even want to fight! O sir! As Kong Carp said! A lot of the time, it's just him! He was right! So! Absolutely right! Naturally, there is a right reason. He's saying you're wrong, you're absolutely wrong. He said you were wrong, and there was absolutely a reason for it! Zeng Shen! Do you want to fight with me? ”

Zeng Shen looked at Uncle Legole, his expression was numb, and he didn't have any fighting spirit. So! He didn't speak.

A gentleman should stick to the right path, don't stick to the details, don't be dogmatic in the details! Don't be absolutist, dogmatic thinking! That is to say, as long as you stick to the big direction, don't worry about the small aspects that inadvertently make mistakes. This is a persuasion to a gentleman! Say it to the gentleman! Some people strive for perfection and do not allow themselves to make mistakes. This is a persuasion to perfectionists!

Confucius strictly demanded that himself, his students, and others should be forgiven as long as they are right in the general direction, and occasionally make small mistakes, not intentional mistakes. But! It's not an excuse to make mistakes. The premise is: "Stick to the right path".

If you don't stick to the right path, making small mistakes is just as unforgivable!

"Read on!"

"Yes! Uncle Le! Zeng Shen said.

Zi said: "The king, respect the matter and then eat." ”

"What do you mean?" Lege asked.

Zeng Shen explained: "Mr. said: To serve the monarch, you must first do things seriously and put the matter of receiving Dai Lu behind. ”

"Hehehe!" Le Ge smiled: "I heard! When your husband was in Weiguo, Wei Linggong gave him a very high salary. Isn't it? ”

"Yes!"

"Is there a reason why your husband said this? Are you comforting yourself or reassuring yourself? Isn't it a pity that he gave up his defense of the country and left the country? So! That's what he said! Le Ge said.

Zeng Shen was silent.

First of all, dedication and loyalty! Then I thought about it! If you pay for it, you will be rewarded! Of course! Giving without getting something in return should be considered separately! Dedication is the premise!

Because Wei Linggong didn't listen to him, so! Confucius gave up Yulu. Therefore! That's what we say.