知行合一王阳明（1472—1529）

In the uncivilized Longchang in Guizhou Province, Wang Yangming realizes 'Tao of sages is the conscience'. In the bloody battlefield and dangerous court, what exerts the realization in practice is 'walk the talk', which entails following the conscience to achieve inner tranquility and outer invincibility. If the philosophy of the mind is for sages and men of virtue, then 'walk the talk' is worldly wisdom. It does not come from enlightenment, but originates from introspection and reflection through tribulation. After experiencing the disgrace of court beating, the terror of imprisonment, the desperation for exile, the danger of plague, the loneliness of barren fields without any regards till the ecstasy of realization and tranquility. After achieving the Tao, Wang Yangming not only gains the inner peace but also acquires the power to change the world through 'walk the talk.' With its power; he leads weak troops to defeat the pirates who had governed Jiangxi Province for almost 10 years, he pacifies the Prince of the Ning Rebellion with several letters and a fire attack and he clears up the national problems in Guangxi which had troubled the government for many years. By illustrating Wang's glorious legend, 'Walk the Talk--Wang Yangming (1427-1529)' written by Du Yinshan analyzes for you the great power of 'walk the talk.'