If there are classics, there must be a carrier for recording the classics. According to the conditions at that time, the words could be written on cloth or animal skins. These carriers are easy to carry, but they are not durable enough and can only be kept by a few people. [Huwa thought again.
This method is to quarry stones and place them in a special place in the academy, and engrave the most refined and important contents of the compiled books on them.
Hougang provided another method based on the experience of China. There are many bamboos in Ba Yuan, so cut the bamboo into thin strips, also called bamboo slips. When writing the draft, write the words on the green bamboo strips. The so-called
Bianqing is the smooth surface of bamboo, also known as bamboo skin. Wrong words can be easily erased and rewritten.
After every word in a classic is confirmed, they can be transcribed on the bamboo strips. The so-called bamboo strips are the inner surface of the bamboo after it is cut open, also known as the bamboo flesh. The texture of the strips of yellow can absorb ink better.
Preserve handwriting. If you are willing to spend more effort, you can also carve the handwriting on yellow bamboo strips and then apply ink to make the most precious bamboo book.
Therefore, there are two types of bamboo slips, green slips and yellow slips, also known as skin slips and flesh slips. The green slips are relatively simple to make and are usually used for drafting or writing exercises. The green slips can also be used to make permanent bamboo books.
Write and revise the article on the bamboo skin, carve it directly with a knife, and then bake it on the fire. This kind of simple book can be preserved for a long time.
Why do we need to carve stones when we have simple books? Because precious simple books can only be owned by a few people, and it is rare to have the opportunity to copy and copy them, and copying and copying requires the same manpower and material resources. Carve important classics on the stone wall and place them in the open
The area can be read by more people at any time. If it is painted with paint or covered with cloth or other materials on the surface of the stone wall, it can also be easily rubbed.
The compilation of classics in that era was not simple. It was a huge project. The cost was unimaginable by later generations, and people's seriousness and concentration were also unmatched by later generations. First of all, it was necessary to compile, write, summarize, and revise. It was not just about sparing words.
Like gold, we respect words as if they were gods. Every word in the classics has been codified, written, made into bamboo slips or stone-cut, and is the result of hard work.
The pens at that time were mostly made of special branches, but also made of other materials. The bark on the twigs was peeled off, and the wood at the front was opened into fibers, which could be dipped in paint on cloth, bamboo slips, and stone walls.
Writing. (Note: This is also the most primitive toothbrush in ancient times, and many Indians still use it today. Hahaha, just kidding.)
Classics carved on stone walls can be preserved for hundreds or even thousands of years. But the stone will eventually weather. This is a matter for future generations, who can use new carriers to copy and pass them on.
In addition to compiling classics, recording, sorting, and passing them on, we must also consider the affairs management of the academy. The disciples of the academy come from all over the country, and most of them are of noble birth. Some of them live in their own homes, some stay with relatives and friends, and some
A residence was specially purchased in the capital, and some people lived in the houses provided by the Academy.
Many people took the opportunity to make friends, play and have banquets all day long, and even often caused trouble in the Batu area. Even the military formation patrolling the city was troubled, because these academy disciples might be involved in some forces, and it was not good.
provoke.
What's more, he brought many servants, cheered and cheered in front of the academy palace, formed cliques among the disciples of the academy, and formed various small forces. This may be considered far-sighted. Start building connections from now on
, but sometimes it is inevitable to create a mess and even waste the opportunity to study.
In the past, the academy disciples only came from the Bashi Kingdom, but after Shaowu unified Ba Yuan, the academy disciples will come from the entire Ba Yuan, including those very remote city walls, and the situation will become more complicated and chaotic. Huwa decided
Clean up the atmosphere.
The academy will build special houses for the disciples to live in. What if there is not enough space? Find another residence in the capital. The residence land in the capital is also very tight.
The General's Mansion has been demolished and rebuilt, and Huwa and Panhu are not needed anyway. Do you need to spend money on food? Ask the monarch for it!
Not every disciple of the academy is rich and powerful. It costs a lot of money to come from remote areas of Bayuan to study in the capital. Many of them are relatively poor and cannot afford the expensive expenses. So Huwa decided to study in the palace.
They are responsible for food and housing. If the treasury is full, you can also ask the monarch to give them some pocket money every month.
However, the management of the academy must be strict. In addition to arranging a room for everyone, it also stipulates that no servants are allowed to enter whether it is a place of instruction or accommodation. However, it is not too easy to let many powerful children handle everything by themselves.
In reality, take the green slips that I practice writing on daily as an example. If I am not physically strong, I cannot lift them by myself.
Therefore, Xiling also suggested that each academy disciple be allowed to bring a companion to study with him. The identity of this companion could be the most capable servant around the academy disciple, or he could be another powerful disciple in the tribe, or even more
They can be servants hired temporarily in the capital. The student companions can stay and eat with the disciples in the academy. When they are being taught in the academy, the scholar companions can also stay with them to take care of the slips and documents.
When Hou Gang was in charge of the academy, the subjects he taught were not limited to aristocratic children, but also included commoners in the country. However, according to the actual conditions at the time, it was almost impossible for commoners to obtain the qualifications to enter the palace to study, and they were not from a wealthy background.
I can’t even afford to learn.
The study companions are different. They will include many commoners in the capital, servants of the nobles, and some young talents from small tribes. They are equivalent to getting the opportunity to be taught in the academy. As long as they are willing and cherish it
, you may learn more than formal academy disciples.
Later, many outstanding talents emerged in Bayuan. They gradually emerged and established meritorious deeds. Eventually, they also held high positions in the court. They were originally students in the academy. These are all things for another time.
, Huwa has just begun to discuss with the two associate students about reorganizing the academy.
The general plan to rectify the academy has been discussed, but there are many details that need to be discovered and resolved in actual implementation. Xiling left first and reported the matter to the monarch on Huwa's order, who in turn reported Hougang to
Left alone.
There was no one else in the hall, so Huwa asked Hou Gang: "You followed Mr. Cangjie to Bayuan, and later you became an official in the Bashi Kingdom. It has been more than ten years. Did Mr. Cangjie ever say,
When do you want to go back?"
Hou Gang: "I was about to discuss this matter with you. I thought that when I arrived in Ba, my experience would be enough. Today, Lord Pengkeng mentioned the plan to reorganize the academy, and I felt that this experience would be enough.
It’s not complete yet.”
Huwa waved his hand and said, "You don't have to call me Mr. Peng Keng. You are a few years older than me. Just call me Junior Brother."
Hou Gang shook his head and said: "Master once told me that when he is not in Ba Yuan, I can have you as my teacher."
Huwa was startled for a moment, then smiled and said: "You take me as your teacher? Mr. Cangjie actually said this to you! A junior brother is a junior brother. Taking me as a teacher does not mean worshiping me as a teacher. Learn from the laws of heaven, earth and nature.
Like birds and fish, all sentient beings, and the texture of all things can be obtained. This is what Mr. Cangjie said to me back then. What else did he say about your practice in Bayuan?"
Hou Gang: "Don't call him old man, he doesn't want to hear this title. When I was around him, he didn't even let me call him Master, and only asked me to call him Sir. Master once ordered me to call Ba Yuan
During this journey, either the Baguo Academy will be established, or I will have a breakthrough in Dacheng cultivation, and then I will be able to complete my experience, but so far I have not achieved either."
Bashi Kingdom, Fanshi Kingdom, and Silk Kingdom all started to establish academic palaces after the meeting in Baichuan City. Bashi Kingdom was the fastest in taking action, and the scale of the academy was also the largest. If it was established, it had already been established.
But after what happened today, Hou Gang already understood that when Mr. Cangjie said that the Baguo Academy was established, he was not just referring to the current situation.
Huwa looked at Hou Gang and said, "Has your cultivation reached the level of the fifth realm and the ninth level? Mr. Cangjie has indeed foreseen it. The two things he mentioned may mean the same thing to you."
Hou Gang blinked his eyes and said: "Listening to your tone, you sound a lot like my master. Has your cultivation level already reached the path to heaven?"
Huwa nodded and said: "Others can't see through my current cultivation level, but they can't hide it from you, Mr. Cangjie. I have indeed taken the path to heaven and am now a nine-level monk." Huwa already has nine realms.
Not many people knew about the realm's cultivation, and it was impossible for Hou Gang to see it with his cultivation, but he guessed it.
Hou Gang was envious and admired at the same time and said: "Master said that you are the most likely to take that path. I once asked, which path he was talking about? Master said it was useless to ask, wait for me.
You will know when you have reached the level of cultivation. Since you have already reached the nine realms of cultivation, why don't you practice cultivation and instead handle the affairs of the academy yourself?"
Huwa said with a smile but not a smile: "What is the cultivation of a good life? At this point, this is my cultivation, and it is the way to achieve perfection. In fact, this is also your cultivation."
Hou Gangruo realized something: "Thank you, junior brother, for your guidance, I understand!"
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Xiling returned to Batu and reported Huwa's plan to rectify the school to the young minister. When the young minister heard that Huwa asked Xiling to come to him, he thought that Huwa wanted to resign privately as a school principal, but unexpectedly he heard that Huwa asked Xiling to come to him.
After hearing this, he was stunned for a moment, and then he was overjoyed and immediately ordered someone to call Lord Cangzheng Xiaoyang.
The young minister told Xiaoyang and Huwa to do their best to meet the manpower, material and financial resources needed to reorganize the school. There was no need to ask in advance, as long as the national treasury could afford it. At the court meeting on the second day, Ba Jun
Then an order was issued to rectify the academy. The matter was presided over by Master Peng Keng of Xuezheng, and specifically handled by Master Xiling and Master Hougang of Deputy Xuezheng.
Xiling and Hougang each have their own division of labor. Xiling is responsible for government management, while Hougang is responsible for organizing various professors to compile classics. With the full support of the monarch and the authority of Huwa, the reorganization of the academy went very smoothly.
Huwa's Xuezheng Mansion in Batu City and the adjacent Panhu General's Mansion were quickly renovated and rebuilt into accommodation for the Xuegong disciples.
The junior minister could have set aside another piece of land for the academy. Even if someone else's house was demolished, he could not demolish Huwa's Xuezheng mansion. But this was Huwa's own wish, so Xiling had no choice but to do it. (To be continued.)