In "Yi Nian Guan Mountain", we see that Du Changshi, who is a civil official, shows a kind of bravery and tenacity that is different from ordinary people. At the critical juncture of protecting the princess, this long history, who seems to be a weak scholar on weekdays, can actually pull out arrows to shoot enemies and protect his companions. This can't help but make people marvel, Du Changshi's heroic loyalty is deeply hidden.
Afterwards, Du Changshi also explained, it turned out that the ancient gentlemen had to learn the six arts, and they were naturally familiar with the art of riding and archery. So, what are the six arts?
The Six Arts are the traditional educational content of ancient China, including the six skills of etiquette, music, archery, royalty, calligraphy, and mathematics. In ancient times, in order to cultivate one's self and rule the country and level the world, scholars must master these six basic skills, so learning to ride and shoot is a skill they must master.
RitesIt is the most important norm and criterion in ancient Chinese society, and it is the cornerstone of maintaining social order and respecting the inferior. In ancient times, scholars had to learn how to behave and how to deal with others, so that they could adapt to various social situations and become educated people after entering society.
LeIt is an important part of ancient art and an important way to express emotions and thoughts. Through learning, scholars can cultivate their sentiments and improve their self-cultivation, and at the same time, they can also show their talents and accomplishments in social occasions.
ShootIt is the ability to shoot arrows, which is an important skill in ancient warfare, and it is also a skill that must be mastered by scholars. Archery requires a certain amount of skill and strength, as well as patience and concentration, qualities that must be possessed by a reader.
RoyalHe is good at riding horses, and he is proficient in the art of controlling horses. In ancient times, horses were an important means of transportation and warfare, so the reader had to learn how to harness them so that he could quickly master them when needed.
bookIt is an important carrier of fine calligraphy and painting, calligraphy and painting of ancient Chinese culture, and is an artistic expression of words. Scholars must learn calligraphy in order to be able to accurately express their thoughts and intentions when writing, while also being able to improve their aesthetic level.
numberMathematics is an important part of ancient science and is the basis of calculation and reasoning. Readers must learn mathematics in order to apply mathematical skills to solve various problems in real life.
Therefore, Du Changshi said that learning to ride and shoot is a skill that ancient scholars must master, because it not only helps to improve personal cultivation and talent, but also helps to adapt to the needs of society and practical life. At the same time, learning to ride and shoot is also an important part of ancient Chinese traditional culture and one of the cornerstones of ancient Chinese education.
Mounted archery played a pivotal role in ancient education. In ancient times, scholars learned to ride and shoot, not only to master military skills, but also to cultivate self-cultivation, improve character, cultivate morality and improve personal quality, and become a stone for polishing a gentleman.