Zhixingzhuan

Taking the history of the mid-Ming Dynasty as the background, it tells the story of the ups and downs of Wang Yangming, the "Master of Mind Learning" - from "seeking truth through bamboos" as a boy in the capital, to the awakening of "the heart is reason" when he realized Taoism in Longchang; from "attacking the heart first" of the pirates in southern Gansu, to "fixing the world in forty days" when quelling the rebellion of King Ning; The novel not only restores Wang Yangming's legendary life of "who can bring peace to the world with his pen and settle the world with his martial arts," but also depicts his questioning in confusion, perseverance in setbacks, and indifference after success and fame with delicate brushstrokes. From an oil lamp in the wilderness Longchang, to the loud sound of books in Jishan Academy, from the smoke of war in Poyang Lake, to "this heart is bright" before his death, every scene hides his practice of "conscience" and allows readers to see: In a dark era, how a bright heart can illuminate oneself and others. This is not only a biography of a historical figure, but also a revelation about "how to live out your true heart" - no matter what situation you are in, you can find the power to stick to your conscience and live out your values ​​from Wang Yangming's story.