Chapter 190 Two dragons meet, a great scholar teaches (subscription required)
At the entrance of Changping Academy.

There is a red scarf above covering the name of the academy which has not yet been unveiled.

In the square in front of the door, which was paved with beautiful granite slabs, everyone looked shocked.

The three old masters, Nie Bao, Wang Ji and Qian Dehong, all requested to stay in Changping.

This not only shows that the three old masters are optimistic about Yan Shaoting.

Recognition of the way of governing the people that he expressed today.

It also represents.

Once the three of them settled down in Changping, they would from then on completely support Yan Shaoting in the literati and Confucian classics.

Anyone who wants to talk about Yan Shaoting's ability in studying classics must first pass the test of these three old masters.

When I think of the status of these three people.

Even those who did not want to compete with Yan Shaoting in classics felt a sense of powerlessness.

Debate psychology?

Who else can argue with the three direct disciples of the Grand Master?

Nie Bao and the other two looked at each other silently, and they all saw each other's intentions in each other's eyes.

They did not completely believe in Yan Shaoting's knowledge of classics or his methods of governing the people.

But they recognize the achievements Yan Shaoting has made now.

The reason why I chose to live in Changping.

It's nothing more than taking one more look at it and experiencing it again for yourself.

Nie Bao sighed and said, "My master once said that knowing is one thing, and doing it is another.

"Today, we saw that Changping was completely different from other places in the hands of Yan Shidu. Naturally, we are curious and want to know how Changping has changed and what will happen in the future.

Just hearing and seeing may not be enough to fully understand. Only by living here, farming and working together with these people, can we roughly understand. "

Qian Dehong tilted his head and asked with a smile: "I wonder if Mr. Yan, can you agree to this unreasonable request from us old men?"

Wang Ji was more direct.

The old man waved his hand.

"We old men are not staying with you for nothing. During this period, we old men can also teach the students of your Changping Academy."

Wang Ji's words were undoubtedly agreed upon by Nie Bao and Qian Dehong.

All three of them made it clear that as long as Yan Shaoting agreed to let them stay, they would be willing to give lectures to the students of Changping Academy.

At this time, even Yan Shaoting was stunned.

What it means that these three people can teach in Changping Academy is something you can figure out with your feet.

This requires these three old men to stay in Changping.

In the future, it would not be an exaggeration to say that Changping Academy was an orthodox school of mind learning.

Not to mention, his reputation among the scholars in the future would be protected by the three old men like Nie Bao.

Even everyone present felt that Yan Shaoting would agree without hesitation.

Just when everyone was waiting for this shocking scene.

Yan Shaoting smiled and shook his head.

Nie Bao suddenly let out a light exclamation, looking puzzled.

Everyone was also confused. Could it be that Yan Shaoting dared to refuse the request of Nie Bao and the other two masters?

Yan Shifan was so anxious that he wanted to go forward and knock on the head of this rebellious son to see what he was thinking.

Can the Yan family do without the food rations for these three old men?

Just the next moment.

Yan Shaoting explained somewhat awkwardly: "The fact that you three are willing to stay at Changping Academy is naturally an honor for the younger generation and also an honor for Changping Academy."

Wang Ji frowned and asked, "Then why do you refuse?"

Yan Shaoting paused, then smiled and said, "I am not refusing. It is just that when I first wanted to build this academy, it was difficult to visit famous scholars, so I did not plan to recruit students and teach the Four Books and Five Classics..."

This statement came out.

Everyone was confused.

Even the officials in the court who had known about Changping Academy for a long time were very puzzled.

Open a college.

But not teaching the Four Books and Five Classics?

What kind of academy is this!

Qian Dehong asked puzzledly: "If they don't teach the Four Books and Five Classics and don't hold imperial examinations, then what does Changping Academy teach?"

Yan Shaoting, however, made a gesture of invitation towards the academy gate.

With confusion, everyone began to follow Nie Bao and the other two old gentlemen and walked into the Changping Academy, which filled everyone with curiosity today.

Wait until several people from the cabinet followed Nie Bao and the other two into the academy.

But he was obviously stunned.

In the front hall of the academy, there was a person sitting, with a person standing on each side.

Yan Song was the first to react and pulled Yan Shifan to the side.

Xu Jie, Gao Gong and Yuan Wei looked up at the sky or down at the ground.

Nie Bao and the other two's expressions changed slightly. Just as they were about to step forward to salute, Yan Shaoting turned around and stopped them.

The faces of the officials who walked in later changed drastically.

The old emperor didn't even bother to hide it!

Sitting right in front of this hall!

Does this gentleman think they are blind?

Ok.

I am indeed blind.

I can't see anything!
For a while.

In the Changping Academy, a large group of people, who seemed to have transformed into supervisors, looked up and down the newly built Changping Academy, inside and out, as if they were trying to find flaws in the construction of the academy for Yan Shaoting.

Prince Yu Zhu Zaigui, who was with his wife and children, opened his mouth wide with shock on his face.

Although there are quite a few people between us.

The father and son also looked at each other.

But soon, Zhu Zaigui lowered his head deeply.

Jiajing glanced at the shifty officials present with great satisfaction, snorted, then stood up and led Lu Fang and Lu Yi into a nearby wing.

Soon.

Just when everyone recovered.

The door of the wing was opened again.

Everyone quickly resumed their previous positions and continued to review the construction of Changping Academy.

Lu Yi came out of the wing room cautiously. Soon, he walked in front of Prince Yu.

Zhu Zaigui lowered his head and took three steps back before he was finally blocked helplessly by the people behind him.

Lu Yi whispered, "Young Master, the Master invites you to come over."

Zhu Zaiqi raised his head in surprise and opened his mouth: "Huh?"

Lu Yi nodded: "And the young lady and the young master, let's go together."

Zhu Zaigui had completely lost the ability to think at this moment. He could only follow Lu Yi with his wife and children in a daze and walk into the room that seemed to be able to eat people.

As the door of the wing room closed gently.

Everyone in the academy finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Nie Bao and the other two frowned and looked at Yan Shaoting.

Yan Shaoting naturally knew what the three meant, but he smiled and said, "You elders just asked me what I would teach at Changping Academy. I can answer you now. Changping Academy is to teach the children of Changping people to read and write, and then teach them carpentry, smelting, forging, weaving and other trades according to their preferences."

Following Yan Shaoting's explanation.

Nie Bao and the other two gradually frowned.

"Instead of teaching Confucianism, you teach a variety of trades? Changping Academy only accepts children from Changping common people?"

"Why is this?"

"Even if famous scholars are hard to find, as long as the tuition is appropriate, we can invite a few successful candidates or scholars."

The three old men asked questions one after another.

Yan Shaoting smiled and said, "I am a very ambitious person. If I cannot produce two successful candidates, what is the use of this academy? And Changping Academy is unlikely to recruit talents from outside the province, and all the students it teaches are children of Changping people.

The imperial examination is held every three years, and how many people can pass the imperial examination? One person is chosen from among millions of people. We are from a poor family in Changping. Being able to read and write, learn one of the hundreds of trades, and acquire a skill to earn money to support the family is perhaps more suitable than studying hard for decades without passing the exam..."

As soon as these words came out.

Even the officials present at the scene could not help but sigh.

After decades of hard study, one day one can get a place on the list of successful candidates.

They were like this in the beginning.

How could I not know the difficulties involved?

Among the good friends who were educated in the same school in the past, how many of them can now serve as officials together?

The three old masters frowned and thought.

Wang Ji was about to speak, but Nie Bao stopped him.

Nie Bao looked at Yan Shaoting and said, "The path to the imperial examination is extremely difficult and arduous, with only one in ten thousand people taking the exam. Master Yan, in addition to enriching the people, did not forget to establish academies and teach people the skills of various trades. It is like teaching people how to fish, which is also sincere."

But it followed closely.

Nie Bao suddenly smiled.

"However, since Attendant Yan is willing to let us live in the academy, although the three of us are old, I am afraid that few people can say that they are better than the three of us in the study of classics."

Nie Bao said casually.

But no one refuted.

This old Master Nie speaks the truth.

Yan Shaoting also nodded: "The talents of the three seniors are naturally rare in the court."

Nie Bao clapped his hands immediately and said, "In that case, our Changping Academy will open its doors to recruit talents from all over the world. In addition to teaching the children of Changping people in various fields, the three of us will also send letters to invite friends from the scholar community to come and teach the recruited students and the children of Changping classics articles!"

"In this way, the children of Changping can learn the skills of various trades. If there are outstanding children, they can take the imperial examination in the future, pass the exam, become a general or a prime minister, and serve the country!"

This statement came out.

Before Yan Shaoting could speak.

There was another uproar at the scene.

An official immediately said, "Mr. Nie, if you teach at Changping Academy, I wonder if my son can study here and learn classics from you?"

"And my family! My rebellious son is usually naughty. If you are willing to accept him as a disciple, but he is naughty, the three teachers will beat him to death!"

"When we go back tonight, I will send all the children in my family to Changping. If they can't learn skills from the teachers, I... I won't let them go home!"

"Please accept my son, sir."

"..."

It seemed that Nie Bao and the other two were going to stay in Changping and start teaching.

No one is willing to give up such a great opportunity.

Study.

It has existed in the Central Plains since ancient times.

Just as Mencius' mother moved three times, so today there are also officials in the Ming Dynasty who want their sons to go to school.

The officials’ eyes were red with anger.

When Yan Shaoting hadn't spoken yet.

Xu Wei spoke first: "If the three gentlemen are willing to stay in Changping and teach in the academy, it will naturally be an honor for our Changping Academy. If you have any requests, just tell us, and we will do our best to fulfill them!"

As he spoke, Xu Wei took a step back and nudged Yan Shaoting with his arm.

Yan Shaoting finally reacted at this time and also bowed and clasped his fists.

"I would like to thank the three gentlemen. I hope that Changping Academy can send talented people to the country in the future."

After finishing speaking, Yan Shaoting paused.

Then he spoke again: "However, I have a request, and I hope the three gentlemen can agree to it."

As soon as these words came out.

Not only the people present, but even Xu Wei looked surprised.

It was not easy to get Nie Bao and the other two to stay in Changping.

It would be even more difficult to allow these three people to teach in the academy.

And if the three of them were willing to trust their friends in the scholar community and invite those famous scholars in the scholar community whose knowledge of classics would probably be no worse than theirs to come to Changping Academy.

That's something that only exists in fairy tales.

that's it.

Yan Shaoting even said that he hoped that Mr. Nie, Bao and the other two old gentlemen would agree to something.

Is his business more important than the classes taught by Nie Bao and other two people at Changping Academy?

Many officials present had already made up their minds.

Once Yan Shaoting's request was too excessive.

tomorrow.

Do not!
After returning to the city tonight, I will immediately write a memorial to impeach Yan Shaoting for not knowing good from bad and not understanding the rules!
No one can ruin the chance of their children going to school.

Even Yan Shaoting, the owner of Changping Academy, is not good enough!
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