There is a saying among the people: If you want to learn about the Tang culture, you can go to Japan. If you want to learn about the Song culture, you can go to Korea. If you want to learn about the Yuan culture, you can go to Mongolia. If you want to learn about the Ming culture, you can go to Myanmar. If you want to learn about the Qing culture, you can go to Hong Kong. If you want to learn about the Republic culture, you can go to Taiwan.
The meaning is that the essence of the Tang culture was inherited by Japan, the essence of the Song culture was inherited by Korea, and the essence of the Republic culture was inherited by Taiwan.
So, what did the people of Hua Xia inherit?
When it comes to foreign cultures, we must take the essence and discard the dregs. However, when it comes to the cultural heritage of their own country, some people do the opposite, taking the dregs and discarding the essence.
It is precisely because some people have forgotten their roots that the people of Hua Xia are often looked down upon and ridiculed by foreigners.
Saburo Fujino is an expert in the field of Hua Xia culture. Naturally, he agreed with this saying. Thus, he raised this question to Fang Yan in front of everyone. He had the intention of making a fool out of Fang Yan.
You are a teacher of language, or rather, national studies. Your poems are so beautiful and your knowledge is so rich. So, why is there such a saying?
The essence of Hua Xia culture can only be appreciated in other countries. Isn't this a great irony?
"I have also heard of this saying." Fang Yan said calmly. There are some things that are useless to deny. It will only show that the person is shallow and stupid. "Since Mr. Fujino is a researcher in the field of Hua Xia culture, you must have heard of this saying: Wherever there is well water, there is Liu Ci."
"Yes, I know the origin of this saying." Saburo Fujino smiled and nodded. "This is a description of a poet from Hua Xia called Liu Sanbian. His works are widely spread. Wherever there is well water, you can hear Liu Ci being sung. I have to say, the ancient culture of Hua Xia is indeed profound and makes people yearn for it. "
Saburo Fujino's words had a hidden meaning. He only said that the ancient culture of Hua Xia is profound and makes people yearn for it. However, what kind of culture does the current Hua Xia have that makes people yearn for it?
Fang Yan naturally understood the deeper meaning behind his words. He smiled and continued, "Mr. Fujino has heard of the saying, 'Wherever there is water, there will be willows'. Do you know that there is another saying behind this saying?"
Saburo Fujino knew that Fang Yan would refute his point of view, but Fang Yan did not make it clear. He could only shake his head and say, "I don't know for the time being."
"Wherever there is human habitation, there is Hua Xia civilization. The culture of the Tang Dynasty was in Japan, while the culture of the Ming Dynasty was in South Korea. This just happened to show that the Hua Xia culture was well passed down, and the whole world was learning and recognizing it. The culture of Hua Xia belongs to the country as well as the world. This is the pride of our Hua Xia people. "
"Is that so?" Fujino did not expect Fang Yan to be so shameless as to misinterpret his argument. Secretly angry, he said, "As far as I know, the understanding of this sentence is completely opposite to Teacher Fang Yan's explanation. As a researcher and inheritor of culture, we should be modest and cautious, seeking truth from facts. "
Saburo Fujino swept his gaze across the room and said, "Teacher Fang Yan, lying in front of your own students is not a good habit. You are a teacher. If you lie, your students will be negatively affected … it is not just me. All of us here know that the true meaning of that sentence is that it is regretful that the people of Hua Xia are unable to protect and pass down their excellent culture. "
"Yes, Teacher Fang Yan's words earlier are very good. It belongs to the country as well as the world. We admire the culture of Hua Xia. You people discard the dregs, but we are willing to preserve it perfectly. Passing it down from generation to generation, polishing our muscles and bones, enriching our knowledge and improving the quality of the entire nation. "
Saburo Fujino smiled as he looked at Fang Yan. At the same time, he looked at the many Rosefinch students present and said, "There is an old man in Hua Xia who once said, people today have their faults and do not like the rules of others. It is like concealing one's illness and avoiding treatment. It is better to destroy one's body than to realize it. Why concealing one's illness and avoiding treatment? Frankly admit one's shortcomings and correct them while they can still be saved. Starting from today … isn't this a better way to solve the problem? "
"It is not that we are unwilling to admit it. It is just that we have no way to admit it, "Fang Yan said with a smile. "Mr. Fujino Saburo, you keep putting labels on us and telling us that what you say is the truth … however, is the situation really as Mr. Fujino Saburo said? I have doubts in my heart and so do my students. "
"Why do people think that the essence of the Tang Dynasty's culture was inherited by the Japanese and the essence of the Song Dynasty's culture was inherited by South Korea?" Fang Yan's expression was gentle and his voice was calm. There was a faint smile on his face as he said, "Since Saburo Fujino is an expert in Hua Xia, then you must have heard of such a fairy tale, right?"
"In an abandoned well, there lived a frog. One day, the frog met a large turtle from the East China Sea by the well. The frog proudly boasted to the turtle, 'Look, I am living here comfortably. If I was in a good mood, I would jump and play in the well, and when I was tired, I would rest in the cave on the wall of the well. Sometimes a comfortable dip in the water, sometimes a pleasant walk in the mud. Look at those little worms, crabs, and tadpoles. Which of them can compare to me? How free I am to occupy this abandoned well all by myself. Why don't you go down the well and have a look around? "
The sea turtle didn't take the frog's invitation seriously and said, "Have you ever seen the sea? The vastness of the sea was more than a thousand miles. The depth of the sea was more than ten thousand feet. The well could dry up, but the sea never had an end. I prefer to live in the sea, because that is the real world. You sit in the well all day, how can you know the vastness of the world? "
After Fang Yan finished his story, the classroom became lively.
The students of Class Nine were naturally excited and overjoyed. When they heard Saburo Fujino attacking Hua Xia's cultural heritage, they became unhappy. However, they could not stand out and object. This was because the Wu Ren delegation was a guest from afar. If they were too agitated, the school might punish them.
However, Fang Yan was not afraid of the school's punishment. He also ignored the fact that the leaders of Rosefinch Secondary were right in front of him. He said what needed to be said and fought for what needed to be fought for. He wasn't cowardly, he didn't run away, he had a point of view, a story, and his words were sharp, making people feel comfortable.
Who would be willing to be slapped in the face on their own turf?
"Mr. Fang is really flattering …"
"Mr. Fang's story was well told, it was wonderful …"
"That's right, how can a frog in a well know the vastness of the sea?"
…
Unlike the students, the leaders and teachers of Vermilion Bird High School looked a little unfriendly.
Jia Siting, the leader of the language team, whispered to the teacher beside him, "You don't know when to back off. How can you speak to a guest like that? I'm afraid things are going to get worse. "
"That's right. If the guest gets angry and cancels the fellowship with Rosefinch Secondary, it will be a big loss of face. "
"Principal Lu, you have to stand up and say something …"
Lu Chaoge sat beside Matsushima Ki, expressionless and silent.
If the students of Rosefinch Secondary reacted with joy and the teachers of Rosefinch panicked, then the representatives of Wu Ren delegation reacted with anger.
Those who were familiar with the culture of Hua Xia or could understand the language of Hua Xia turned gloomy when they heard Fang Yan's story.
This was a story of looking at the sky from the bottom of a well. In Fang Yan's words, they were the frogs sitting leisurely in the well. How could they accept such a verbal attack?
After listening to the translation, some members of the delegation who did not understand the language of Hua Xia looked at Fang Yan with hostility. This was a disgrace and an insult.
Saburo Fujino's face turned extremely ugly and he said, "This is a very unfriendly act. If Rosefinch Secondary cannot give us an explanation, then we will immediately end our visit and sever all cooperation with Rosefinch Secondary. Also, we will ask for justice from Hua Xia through the Japanese embassy. "
The classroom was noisy and the atmosphere was clearly divided into three opposing emotions.
When Fang Yan was telling the story, he already knew the reactions of the various parties.
He smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Mr. Fujino, please do not be agitated. I was just telling a fairy tale. I did not say that you are the frogs at the bottom of the well … please do not make such unnecessary associations. If you insist on putting yourself in this role, it will affect the friendship between the two schools. "
"Then tell me … who is the frog at the bottom of the well?" Saburo Fujino asked in an evil tone. He thought to himself, if you care about the friendship between the two schools, you would not tell such an insulting fairy tale.
"The frog at the bottom of the well is the frog at the bottom of the well," Fang Yan replied with a serious expression. "Mr. Fujino, why do you insist on chasing after this boring question? What we should focus on is who is the abandoned well and who is the sea. "
"Then I would like to ask … who is the abandoned well and who is the sea?"
"Hua Xia culture is naturally the sea," Fang Yan said.
"… … …" Saburo Fujino's chest felt stuffy and he felt as though he would faint on the spot. If Hua Xia culture is the sea, then the Japanese culture is the abandoned well. The Japanese culture is the abandoned well … isn't that the frog at the bottom of the well? Going around in a big circle just to insult them once more?
"Whether it is the Japanese, South Korea or some other civilized countries, the culture they inherit is just a tributary of the sea," Fang Yan said. "Without accumulating small streams, there is no way to become a sea. The reason why a sea can be called a sea is because it has many tributaries and a vast body of water. Mr. Fujino will not object to my words, right? "
"Is that really the case?" Saburo Fujino's face was filled with ridicule. "Blindly hiding and hiding will only prove that you have a guilty conscience. If a tributary is wider than the sea, then a tributary is still a tributary? The sea is still the sea? Regarding this question, you can turn a blind eye to it. However, you cannot stop the mouths of others and the eyes of the world. "
Fang Yan smiled and said, "Then, what proof do you have to prove that a tributary is wider than the sea?"
"Won't we know by comparing?" Saburo Fujino sneered.
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