The object of worship as their own beliefs or ideals to pursue the ancient, the official also wrote some idol characters into the enlightenment textbooks, such as Kong Rong, Huang Xiangjiu in the "Three Character Classic", "melting four years old, can make pears", "xiang nine years old, can warm the seat" and so on. In "Dream of the Red Chamber", Jia Baoyu also has such an idol to worship - the King of Beijing Shui Rong. But to be worshipped, to be qualified, this qualification is prestige. Those of prestige, usually of good moral character, profound knowledge, elegant demeanor, coupled with a social position in the upper echelons.
The king of Northern Jing is named Shui Rong, and is collectively known as the "Four Kings" together with the King of Dongping County, the King of Xining County, and the King of Nan'an County. Among the four kings, the King of Northern Jing had the highest merit, and later his descendants inherited the title of king. Jia Baoyu and the King of Northern Jing first met on the funeral road of the fourteenth time, Qin Keqing's funeral, and the return was called "Jia Baoyu Road Gurudwara King of Northern Jing". "Nowadays, the King of Beijing has not been weak in water, and he was born beautiful and unusual, and his temperament is modest. Recently, I heard that the granddaughter of the Duke of Ningguo was buried, because she wanted to have a mutual affection for each other's grandfathers that day, and they were in the same difficulty and glory, so they did not claim to be on the throne, and they also visited the funeral and hanging sacrifice on the previous day, and now they have set up a road to lay the foundation, and ordered the officials under their command to serve here. After entering the DYNASTY on the fifth day, as soon as he finished his official duties, he changed into plain clothes, sat in a large sedan car, sounded the gong and opened the umbrella, and when he arrived at the shed, he landed in front of the shed, and the officials under him were surrounded by attendants, and the military and civilians were not allowed to return. ”
Bao Yu had long heard that Wang Xiande of Northern Jing was full of talent and good manners. What Bao Yu admired most was that the King of Beijing was "not bound by the official and customary state body", and was extremely similar to his own "silly and crazy" personality, so every time he thought of meeting, it was only his father's restraint and failed to achieve his wishes. On this occasion today, the prince of the people came to ask him to meet, and he was naturally very happy. As he walked, he caught a glimpse of the King of Northern Jing sitting in a palanquin, a good instrument! The sixteenth time, he then wrote about the distinctive dress of the King of Beijing: "Wearing a pure white hairpin silver-winged king hat on his head, wearing a white python robe of the five-clawed dragon of Jiangya Seawater, wearing a jasper red band, his face is like a beautiful jade, his eyes are like stars, and he is really a beautiful character." ”
Baoyu usually spoke unrestrained in Jia Fu, but the performance of meeting the King of Northern Jing for the first time surprised Jia Zheng: "The language is clear and the conversation is smooth", almost changing his appearance. The King of Northern Jing personally praised Jia Zheng: "Ling Lang zhen is a dragon foal phoenix chick, not a small king in front of shi Weng abruptly, in the future 'young feng qing in the old phoenix sound', not measurable also." Jia Zheng's son, who has always been unfavorable, was polite and unassuming in front of the prince, and when he received such praise, he suddenly felt a light on his face. Subsequently, the King of Northern Jing instructed Jia Zheng: "Ling Lang is so qualified, I think the old lady naturally loves it." However, in my future generations, it is not advisable to coddle, and coddling will inevitably lose his studies. "If Bao Yu often goes to his royal palace and communicates with many celebrities and scholars in the sea who often gather there, it will be of great help to the improvement of his studies." Jia Baoyu has always been disgusted by people's advice to him to study, but what the idol says, he is not only only angry, but also extremely admired.
Jia Baoyu once said that he was a layman and hated to associate with official figures. Jia Yucun often came to Jia Mansion to offer his hospitality, and Bao Yu complained: "If there is a old man sitting with him, he will definitely see me when he returns!" Therefore, there was also an unpleasant scene with the Shi Da girl. Shi Xiangyun advised Baoyu, "You are not willing to go to the examination for people to enter the army, and you should always meet these eunuchs who are officials, talk about those who are career economy, or social affairs in the future, and have a serious friend in the future." Bao Yu blushed with Shi Xiangyun for this: "The girl please sit in another room, I have carefully pickled people like you who know the economy here!" "Let Shi Xiangyun be bored." (Thirty-two times) However, for the King of Northern Jing, it is different, Jia Baoyu went to the King of Northern Jing as soon as he had time, presumably in accordance with the instructions of the King of Northern Jing, to go there and "gather with high people" and "talk about meetings", of course, it will not be about the career economy, nor can it talk about the examination and the eight shares article. He had made an appointment with Jia Yun to meet the next day, which made Jia Yun overjoyed. The next day, "Who knew that Bao Yu had gone to the Northern Jing King's Mansion early in the morning." Jia Yun sat stupidly until noon. Jia Baoyu forgot his date with Jia Yun and went to the King of Northern Jing. (24th)
At that time, there were no cameras in China, unlike the current star chasers who wanted to take photos with idols, nor was it popular to buy a notebook waiting for idols to sign for a souvenir, and if admirers received gifts from idols, perhaps the happiest thing, they would surely treasure them like treasures. At the first meeting, the King of Beijing gave the partridge incense rosary string, which Bao Yu loved and later gave as a gift to his beloved Lin Daiyu, thinking that Dai Yu would like it. On the twenty-eighth time, Qi Guan said that one of his big red sweat towels was sent by the King of Beijing and wanted to be transferred to Bao Yu, and When Bao Yu heard about it, he couldn't help but be overjoyed, so he took it and took it off and exchanged it with Qi Guan:
Dai Yu saw that the cloak was not sold in the city, it was very delicate and light, because she said, "What kind of straw is it made of?" The strange way to wear it is not like that hedgehog. Bao Yu said, "These three things were all sent by the King of Northern Jing." When it rains, he does the same at home. You like this, I'll get a set for you too. Everything else, but this bucket is interesting: the top of the head is alive, and when it snows in winter and puts on the hat, the bamboo letter is smoked, and the top is taken down, leaving only this circle, and both men and women can bring it when it snows. I'll give you one to wear in the snow in winter. (Forty-fifth time)
Baoyu was even well aware of the Habits of the King of Northern Jing in his usual home. What the idol gives is even better! Baoyu and Daiyu have the proud look on their faces when they talk about their idols—if you like, "I'll get a set for you." Although Dai Yu thought it was a "smelly man" thing, Bao Yu still felt very precious.
Pedagogy attaches great importance to idol education. It is a very important educational method to publicize and introduce outstanding figures and moral models from ancient and modern China and abroad to minors, encourage them to be diligent and studious, and to advocate virtue and merit, to set up an amiable, credible, respectable, and learnable example for them, and to be inspired and draw strength from the growth process and excellent qualities of the role models. But what I thought of when I read "Dream of the Red Chamber" was that Cao Xueqin designed such a worship idol for Jia Baoyu as the King of Northern Jing, and the example of learning and the goal of effort should have some meaning: The King of Northern Jing represents the defender of the feudal system. Jia Baoyu, as the heir of Jia Fu, did not oppose the feudal system at the root of his thinking, but only hoped that there would be a wise king like the King of Northern Jing within this system. Perhaps, this is exactly what the novelist wants to express.