Volume Two Feng Qi Anxi House Chapter 152 The World Is Like This
It’s hard to get back!
Today's Confucian scholars often look down on this or that.
There are three thousand avenues, what are the advantages and disadvantages?
What about the warrior?
Those top martial artists are no worse than great scholars.
There are even warriors who can create a sect on their own, and their disciples can still spread all over the world.
"Let Lu Shoucheng come to see me!"
Master Xu ordered.
"clear!"
Dean Bai ran an errand and quickly came outside. He first glared at the Confucian scholars who besieged Lu Jiuzhang, "Although Lu Jiuzhang is from Changshui County, he is also from Anxi Prefecture."
"There are three thousand avenues, are they high or low?"
"You will be punished for copying [Collected Notes of the Sages and Saints] a hundred times!"
Under Dean Bai's scolding, those people bowed their heads and left quickly.
"Sheng Lu, Master Xu is in Kuixing Building." Dean Bai looked at Lu Jiuzhang and said.
"Thank you, Dean Bai, for the rescue."
Lu Jiuzhang cupped his hands and said.
"You're welcome. If I don't show up, you can still save the siege. Master Xu and I are watching from Kuixing Tower." Master Xu said, "Master Xu has praised you several times. Don't let Master Xu live up to his expectations in the future.
You need to practice hard and catch up with Master Xu as soon as possible."
Dean Bai waved his hand, indicating that Lu Jiuzhang could go up.
Just as Dean Bai was about to enter Kuixing Tower, a student ran over in a panic, "Dean, Xu Prefect wants to see you!"
"Prefect Xu? Please come quickly!"
Dean Bai said hurriedly.
As the head of Anxi Prefecture, Prefect Xu has a high status.
Dean Bai doesn't dare to neglect.
…
In front of the gate of Anxi Academy, Dean Bai took three steps at a time and walked up to a dignified middle-aged man.
The man was wearing a black robe with gold trim and a black crown on his head. He looked quite domineering.
"With the arrival of the Grand Administrator, Anxi Academy is in full bloom." Dean Bai complimented.
"Dean Bai is so polite!"
Prefect Xu said, "I heard that Master Xu is at Anxi Academy, so I came here to pay my respects."
"Master Xu is in Kuixing Tower, discussing something important with someone. I can accompany the prefect for a walk around Anxi Academy. I'll wait for a while."
Dean Bai bent down to wait.
"Then let's take a walk around the academy now."
The prefect walked in the front, and Dean Bai staggered half of his body to follow behind the prefect.
Kuixing Building, top floor.
Looking at this scene, Master Xu took the initiative to ask, "How is Dean Bai doing?"
"It's far different from the image I imagined." Lu Jiuzhang said bluntly, "The scholar was angry and scolded Fang Qiu. Jiuzhang thought that Dean Bai is the head of the academy and should be upright and not bow to the powerful."
This is what a scholar should look like!
"No!"
Master Xu shook his head, "I think he did the right thing! A scholar should be upright, unyielding, and not bow to the powerful. But he is not a scholar, he is the dean of Anxi Academy."
"All expenses of Anxi Academy are supported by Anxi Prefecture. Even if it is not for yourself, you should consider the Confucian students of the academy."
"If you offend the prefect, Anxi Academy's situation will become difficult."
Lu Jiuzhang said, "Then you should be neither humble nor arrogant, you don't have to be so humble!"
"Shou Cheng, you are too idealistic." Master Xu said, "The world is like this, how can you be neither humble nor arrogant in everything?"
"Master Xu, just because the world is like this, we should change the world instead of changing ourselves!" Lu Jiuzhang said, "The lotus emerges from the mud and remains unstained. A gentleman loves the lotus, but he cannot learn the essence of the lotus!"
"I once said in Changshui County that we, the scholars, should set up our minds for the heaven and the earth, establish our lives for the people, inherit the unique knowledge of the saints, and create peace for all generations!"
"If a Confucian scholar does not change the way of the world, his life in this world will be in vain!"
Master Xu said with emotion, "This is indeed true, but it is too difficult to change!"
"The power of one person is not enough, but what if the power of a hundred people, or the power of a thousand people, is the power of ten thousand people?" Lu Jiuzhang said, "If you can't change the world, you shouldn't change yourself, just keep your heart!"
"If everyone changes and adapts to this trend, there will be no change!"
Master Xu was shocked and couldn't believe that this sentence could be said by a Confucian scholar of the eighth grade of Confucianism and Taoism.
"I have learned my lesson!" Master Xu said, "Shou Cheng's words make me ashamed of myself!"
"I hope Shoucheng can maintain his original intention, and in the future he will be able to enter the realm of great Confucianism and take steps toward becoming a semi-saint."
Although Lu Jiuzhang is a fish in the pond at this time, Master Xu feels that he can turn into a dragon when encountering a storm.
"In the next few days, I will leave Anxi Prefecture and return to Jingzhao Prefecture to report on my work." Master Xu took the initiative and asked, "Will Shoucheng be willing to go with me?"
"Jingzhao Mansion is full of talents, celebrities and elegant people gather here. There are many challenges, but there are also many opportunities. Several of your senior brothers are also in Jingzhao Mansion and have already established their own foundation. They can help you improve your realm as soon as possible."
Going to Jingzhaofu really helps a lot.
With Teacher Xu by my side, if I don’t understand anything about Confucianism and Taoism, I can always ask for advice.
But now I am going to Jingzhaofu. Is this road suitable for me?
Lu Jiuzhang shook his head, "Teacher Xie, in addition to being a teacher and student, Jiuzhang is also the Demon Slayer Envoy of the Demon Slayer Division, shouldering important responsibilities!"
"If Jiuzhang leaves like this, what will happen to the people of Changshui County?"
"Teacher, don't worry, Jiuzhang will definitely go to Jingzhao Mansion in this life!"
Lu Jiuzhang raised his hand.
Only when you arrive at Jingzhao Mansion can you feel the forces of the world gathering together and compete with the heroes.
Only in Jingzhao Mansion can the [Beijing Blood Corpse Case] be investigated clearly!
"Well, it's up to you. It's a good thing to stay in Anxi Mansion. You are still young and need to sharpen your Taoist mind." Master Xu nodded and did not force it. He just said, "If you have any trouble, you can write a letter and send it to me.
Jingzhao Mansion."
"Thank you, teacher!"
Lu Jiuzhang thanked him again, "Jiuzhang has one more thing to ask for. If the teacher finds an isolated copy of a great scholar in Jingzhao Mansion, he can ask someone to bring it to me. Students like this kind of books quite a lot."
"The solitary copy of Great Confucianism is a treasure of Confucianism and Taoism, and many Confucian scholars like to collect it. But since Shoucheng wants it, the teacher will definitely look for it for you." Master Xu nodded.
After all, it is the student's first request, and it would be unreasonable not to agree.
…
After chatting for a few more words, Lu Jiuzhang left.
As soon as he walked out of Kuixing Tower, he met Dean Bai and a middle-aged man full of majesty downstairs.
Lu Jiuzhang still had an impression of this middle-aged man, having met him at Yingtian Restaurant before.
After Lu Jiuzhang walked away, Dean Bai said, "This is Master Xu's new student. Master Xu gave him the name Shoucheng."
"Master Xu's students are naturally the best among men. If there is a chance, I would also like to meet him." Prefect Xu nodded.
"Prefect, wait a moment. I will go and tell Master Xu that you are here."
Dean Bai plans to report to Kuixing Tower.
"No need, please bring Prefect Xu up!"
Suddenly, Master Xu's voice sounded in the ears of Dean Bai and Prefect Xu.
Is this the power of Great Confucianism? Sound transmission through the air!
Dean Bai gained a new level of understanding of the great Confucian scholar. This chapter has been completed!