He spent the whole day cross-legged without eating or drinking. If he hadn't been dragged down by Dean Cheng and Xie Zhiyuan, Chen Ping felt that given his condition at the time, it would have been okay to talk for another night.
However, when he recovered from that state of enlightenment, the hunger, thirst, fatigue, and pain that had been completely absent before suddenly came out, making Chen Ping grin and couldn't help but twitch all over.
"How do you feel? You have a certain talent, and even I was almost frightened by you!"
Xie Zhiyuan leaned against the wall and laughed heartlessly as he watched Chen Ping being embarrassed.
"What do you mean by being fooled by me? I'm the real deal, okay? Hiss!"
"Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night. You have to stop them no matter what tomorrow, otherwise you won't be able to sleep well. What a nonsense!"
Chen Ping cursed angrily, but his face did not show how angry he was. He had gained a lot from giving lectures this day. Although his body was exhausted and he often felt pain, the nourishment and sublimation he got mentally more than made up for it. Moreover, Chen Ping also discovered a path that he had never imagined before.
"Okay, okay, I understand, you can rest first, I'm leaving."
Xie Zhiyuan waved his hand impatiently and pushed the door open. After the room was empty, Chen Ping finally relaxed completely.
Recalling the state of things during the day, he couldn't help but lament the wonders of life and the unpredictability of things. He stretched out his muscles on his pillow and muttered, "There are mountains and rivers, and there is no way out, but there are dark willows and flowers, and there is another village!", and then he fell into a deep sleep.
Because of this episode, Mr. Chen Ping's plan was disrupted. On the second day of the lecture, not only scholars and scholars from the vicinity of Jiangxia Academy came to hear the sermon, but also students from nearby prefectures and counties came after hearing the news. p>
If it were other chores, Chen Ping might not have such strong perseverance and patience, but when it comes to sitting and talking and teaching others, Chen Ping doesn't feel boring when doing it. On the contrary, he gets better and better as he talks and is full of energy.<
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On the first day, there were nearly a thousand college students and nearby scholars, on the second day there were fifteen hundred people, on the third day, on the fourth day...
When Chen Ping was lecturing at Jiangxia Academy for five days, the news that Chen Ping, the first person from Qianzhou to take the imperial examination and the youngest number one scholar in the imperial examination, returned to Qianzhou to give lectures, spread as quickly as locusts passing through.
All the ambitious literati in Qianzhou packed their bags and rushed to Jiangxia Academy after hearing the news. Many of them wanted to find out whether Chen Ping really had such ability, but more people still followed suit.
Because Chen Ping won six yuan in a row before he was crowned, ranking first in the A list and becoming the number one pick!
There is no doubt about this strength.
"Sir, the dojo is almost crowded..."
"...."
Dean Cheng looked at the thousands of people sitting on the ground in the dojo and the scholars in circles around the dojo, and realized the seriousness of the problem.
However, he did not stop him immediately. Instead, he waited until the lecture was over to find Chen Ping and asked him if he could continue.
"What's wrong, sir?"
"Your return to Qianzhou has caused quite a stir. Now all the people who come here are ordinary scholars. I want to know if masters from all over the country come after hearing the news, how can you handle it?"
Chen Ping wiped the sweat from his temples, thought about it for a moment and nodded solemnly.
"I have never discussed Tao and dare not speak lightly, but I want to compete with the world's famous masters. Even if I lose, it is not a shame. A gentleman knows his shame and then becomes brave."
Dean Cheng was startled for a moment, then a smile appeared on his face, "You are worthy of being Mr. Ye's disciple. Just saying this to you, I will definitely establish a sect and become a great master in the future!"
Chen Ping couldn't bear these words. He bowed his hands modestly and said: "Sir, I have said that although I have some knowledge, my experience is shallow after all. I think I will probably fail, but it is great to have such an experience. It’s so precious.”
"Be neither arrogant nor impetuous, you must be the true master of your command!"
Chen Ping thanked him again and went to take a bath with his exhausted body.
Looking at Chen Ping's back, Dean Cheng had mixed feelings in his heart. He was pleased that Jiangxia Academy had produced such a great disciple, but also worried about Chen Ping's future path. He knew why Chen Ping wanted to go to Lingzhou to pursue smuggling. The case was all because of the disaster ten years ago.
"Sir, isn't this a bit too ostentatious? Academy..."
"What are you afraid of? Chen Ping is a disciple of our Jiangxia Academy. He is the number one scholar in high school. How can you not be arrogant about him? Why can't he be arrogant? The purpose is to let the world know that Jiangxia Academy has produced Chen Ping, and that he has won the championship without even being crowned. Chen Ping, who is ranked number one in the Six Yuan Scholarship and is rich in knowledge, can enlighten people and teach them!"
Dean Cheng said in an passionate tone that he could not help Chen Ping in matters concerning the imperial court. Naturally, he would do his best to build momentum for Chen Ping in this three-acre land of Qianzhou.
Brother Ye, your apprentice has lived up to your cultivation. Maybe he can help you fulfill your long-cherished wish.
......
Teaching is a physical job, really.
Chen Ping has been talking so much these days, but more and more people are coming, and even scholars from Jingzhou and Lingzhou come to listen to him.
Only at this point did he confirm that his previous guess was not wrong, he had really succeeded!
If I resign and stay in Jiangxia Academy in Qianzhou to give lectures, maybe there will be a great Confucian named Chen Ping in the history books in the future.
It's just that his ambition is not just to be a great Confucian who imparts knowledge and thoughts and devotes himself to the world. Such a life seems to be glorious and bright, and he is respected everywhere, but it stops there.
Think about how prosperous Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism was? It has been passed down for hundreds of years and influenced countless literati. However, as the creators, Er Cheng and Zhu Xi never thought that their teachings would change after being passed on, and various misinterpretations would change the original
If the thought is twisted into an operation that suits their own interests, if it is called Ercheng, Zhu Xi knows about it, and he is not allowed to lift the coffin board?
Chen Ping is a pragmatist. For him, giving lectures and preaching has the purpose of imparting knowledge and solving doubts, but more importantly, it is to expand his own influence.
If he does nothing with the title of Six-Yuan Number One Scholar, it would be a shame for this honor. In an environment where studying and serving as an official are regarded as orthodox in Dayu, Chen Ping's current status is really full of attraction.<
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However, although the plan was perfect, it was not all smooth sailing.
Things happened on the eighth day of his lecture at Jiangxia Academy.
When Chen Ping finished his interpretation of a passage in "The Great Learning", people in the dojo applauded and then stood up to bow to Chen Ping.
The man was an old man with a long beard, his clothes were washed white with Confucian clothes, his face was full of the vicissitudes of life, and his eyes were full of erudition, which made people know that he was a knowledgeable person at a glance.
Chen Ping also stood up and returned the greeting, and then listened to the visitor introduce himself.
"I have heard about the name of Chen Zhuangyuan. Hu Lianghai is a rotten scholar in the countryside. I recently learned that my little friend is giving lectures at Jiangxia Academy. There are many people who have heard about it. I am interested and have come to ask for advice."
The old man was polite and didn't show any airs to Chen Ping, who could be his grandson. He calmly waited for Chen Ping's reply after talking.
After Hu Lianghai announced his home, a rustling sound could not help but be heard in the dojo. All the scholars whispered to each other and looked shocked. It was obvious that this person had a lot of background.
"Mr. Hu's name is taboo. I heard it mentioned by Master many years ago. It is really a blessing to meet him today."
"I have little talent and little knowledge. Since I came here to ask for advice, I also hope to learn from you."
Chen Ping responded with a smile and extended his hand to invite.