Chapter Twenty-Three Exploring Knowledge
"I have heard about mathematics and military science. Mathematics is probably one of the six arts of a gentleman. Military science is the art of war. But I don't know what the studies of speech and worldly studies that you are talking about are?"
Lin Feng explained: "Mathematics and military science are indeed what Lu Gong understood! As for language studies, they aim to memorize a lot of information, judge situations clearly, and express themselves in eloquent words.
, cure diseases and prolong life, take guidance, and rise from the ground.”
Lu Gong smiled and said: "When you explain it like this, I will understand. The linguistics you have learned coincides with the knowledge of miscellaneous families and strategists. The esoteric science you have learned is quite similar to the combination of doctors and alchemists."
.As far as I know, only the legendary Guiguzi lineage has these knowledge."
Lin Feng praised: "Gong Lu is really knowledgeable! It's good that Gong Lu knows it, but I won't admit it."
Mr. Lu laughed, "I understand! I understand! I also know a little bit about mathematics and linguistics. I would like to have a chat with you, sir."
Lu Gong said that he was talking freely, but in fact it was somewhat of a test of teaching, and Lin Feng knew it well.
Lin Feng said with a smile: "Since Mr. Lu is so elegant, he should accompany him."
After a stick of incense, Lu Gong had great doubts about his mathematical level.
The reason is very simple. No matter what math question Lu Gong asks, Lin Feng can answer it within one minute.
But Lin Feng randomly asked a question, and Lu Gong said that it would take at least several hours to calculate it, and he would also need some help.
The math question given by Lin Feng is very simple. Suppose a woodcutter chops one load of firewood on the first day, two loads of firewood on the second day, three loads of firewood on the third day, and so on until the hundredth day. Excuse me,
How many loads of firewood did the woodcutter chop in total?
Lin Feng smiled and said nothing, so Mr. Lu humbly asked for advice.
Lin Feng explained that the woodcutter cut a total of 101 loads of firewood on the first and 100th days, and a total of 101 loads of firewood on the second and 99th days, and so on.
The tenth day and the fifty-first day add up to one hundred and one dan.
In this way, there are fifty one hundred and one burdens, and the total is five thousand and fifty burdens.
This kind of arithmetic sequence problem can be solved by junior high school students in modern times, but in ancient times, it was a matter of dimensionality reduction and crushing.
After hearing this, Mr. Lu suddenly understood and was amazed.
After the two talked about mathematics, they then talked about linguistics.
Half an hour later, Lu Gong also had great doubts about his talent and learning.
Lu Gong said that he was knowledgeable and knowledgeable, but Lin Feng knew everything Lu Gong knew, and Lin Feng also knew what Lu Gong didn't know and had doubts in his mind, and he answered them one by one.
As for verbal debates, Lu Gong couldn't argue with Lin Feng, and Lin Feng could even answer such a big question as Zifeiyu, how could he know the joy of fish?
In addition to Zhuangzi's answer, Lin Feng also used demeanor, movements, expressions, etc. to assist in judging psychology, and extended some theories of modern psychology.
Just kidding, Lin Feng is a top student in modern times. He has made a lot of preparations in order to travel through various planes. His various knowledge may not be profound, but there is still no problem in bluffing some people in ancient times.
Lu Gong was beaten for his knowledge in these two areas and had to accept it. He sighed: "Your sect is really unfathomable and well-deserved!"
Lin Feng said modestly: "Mr. Lu is so complimentary! Everyone has their own strengths!"
Lu Gongdao said: "Besides these, I wonder if the master can learn anything from the sage's learning?"
"I've learned a little bit! I know a little bit about it!"
Next, Lu Gong discussed Confucius and Mencius with Lin Feng, mainly on "The Analects of Confucius" and "Mencius". Although Lin Feng was not as proficient as Lu Gong, the modern annotations of "The Analects of Confucius" and "Mencius" were multi-faceted.
The variety really made Lu Gong feel refreshed and his insights became deeper.
It was rare for Lu Gong to meet a talent like Lin Feng, and he simply made Lin Feng his friend for many years. Once the conversation started, he couldn't stop talking.
After discussing "The Analects of Confucius" and "Mencius", Lu Gong and Lin Feng discussed the Six Arts of the Gentleman.
Lu Gong has already seen some of the six arts of a gentleman, and he feels inferior to them.
The other five items were poetry, calligraphy, etiquette, music, and archery. Since it was difficult to display calligraphy and archery in the carriage, Lu Gong and Lin Feng discussed poetry, etiquette, and music.
Lin Feng shamelessly plagiarized a farewell song written by later Li Shutong:
Outside the pavilion, beside the ancient road, the green grass reaches the sky. The evening wind blows the willow flute, and the sun sets outside the mountain.
At the end of the sky, at the corner of the earth, only a few close friends are left. A pot of turbid wine is all that's left to enjoy, don't sleep in the cold tonight.
Outside the pavilion, beside the ancient road, the green grass reaches the sky. I ask you when will you return here, and don't wander around when you come.
At the end of the sky, in the corner of the earth, acquaintances are only scattered. Life is rarely about joyful gatherings, but there are many separations.
Then, he sang it.
Obviously, the artistic conception and appeal of this farewell song are top-notch.
Lu Gong asked himself, he couldn't compose this kind of poetry, nor could he sing at this level.
As for rituals, there are several major ones such as folk weddings, funerals, school admissions, apprenticeships, sacrifices, etc. Lin Feng has followed Jiu Shu as a Taoist for three years, and he knows everything about them. There may be some differences with ancient rituals, but they are generally the same.
Lu Gong and Lin Feng were chatting so much that Gong Lu didn't even notice when the sky was getting dark.
Lu Pheasant and Lu Susu were in the compartment of the second carriage. From time to time, the two women heard Lu Gong's laughter and praise, and they were very surprised.
You know, since they were young, they have never seen any young man who can chat with Lu Gong for a whole day and still get praise from Lu Gong.
Although they didn't hear what Lu Gong and Lin Feng were talking about specifically, Lu Pheasant and Lu Susu couldn't help but be a little curious about Lin Feng.
It was getting dark and it was impossible to move forward. If the road could not be seen, it would be very dangerous for the carriage to continue moving forward.
The coachman took the initiative to stop the carriage, opened the curtain, and said: "Master, it's getting dark, it's not appropriate to go any further."
Mr. Lu patted his thigh and said, "I have been chatting with Mr. Lin for so long that I have forgotten the time. I told everyone to stop by the roadside, bury the pot to cook, and rest on the spot after eating."
The coachman followed the order, parked all the carriages, took out food, drinks, etc. from the third car, and prepared to light a fire for cooking.
Lu Gong and Lin Feng also got off the carriage.
Not long after, smoke curled up from the kitchen, and dinner was ready.
Lu Gong shouted: "Pheasant, Susu, come down."
Lu Pheasant and Lu Susu got out of the carriage, walked in style, and came to Lu Gong.
Mr. Lu introduced him, "This is Mr. Lin, whose single name is Feng and whose courtesy name is Changsheng. These are my two daughters."
Lu Pheasant and Lu Susu said, "Mr. Lin, you are polite."
Lin Feng cupped his fists and returned the salute, "You two ladies are so polite!"
Chapter completed!