Jiangxia Academy is the top university in Qianzhou. I heard that every July and August, there are opportunities to communicate and learn from major universities.
When Chen Ping first came to the academy, he didn't know any of the other students.
On the day he arrived, there were people talking about him, and these days they even hide from him.
If during future exchanges, my lack of talent and knowledge hold me back, then I would be very sorry for Teacher Zhao.
Chen Ping felt completely sleepless in an instant. Thinking of returning late today, he might as well just hold a candle and read at night.
The night is getting darker and darker, and the blue clouds cover the moon.
In the bamboo garden, there was a light that did not go out until after the second watch.
In the early morning of the next day, it was getting bright.
Cheng Cheng walked out of the room with sleepy eyes and yawned, and saw Chen Ping washing up.
"I saw the oil lamp was always on in your room last night. Why are you not sleeping so late at night?" He said with a smirk on his face, "Teacher hates being bored with things, so be careful not to get caught by him."
Chen Ping woke up with a wet handkerchief and said, "Brother, read the books on my desk yourself."
The desk was very close to the window. Cheng Cheng stepped forward and took a look. There was a thick stack on the left side of the desk.
"So many?" Cheng Cheng clicked his tongue.
Chen Ping said: "I came back late yesterday, and the teacher asked me to read and memorize these books within three days."
Cheng Cheng looked horrified. He walked into the room and picked up a biography, only to find that there were signs of folding pages on it.
"How can I memorize these three days..."
Chen Ping was about to speak when he saw Zhao Wenhe appearing in front of him.
"I saw you didn't sleep for a long time last night," said Zhao Wenhe, who came in with a broad robe and long sleeves, looking like an immortal. "I'm not afraid of hurting my own eyes."
Chen Ping hurriedly saluted, "Teacher, don't worry, the students are sensible and don't dare to harm their bodies. Is the teacher here to test the students?"
Zhao Wenhe looked at Chen Ping in surprise, "What? You memorized it all night?"
"It should be almost done." Chen Ping replied.
"How is that possible? Don't brag." Cheng Cheng looked in disbelief.
Zhao Wenhe stepped forward directly, grabbed a copy of "Gongyang Zhuan" from the table, opened a folded page and asked: "In the fifteenth year of Xuan Gong, King Zhuang surrounded the Song Dynasty."
Chen Ping recited without pausing: "King Zhuang is besieging the Song Dynasty, and the army has seven days of food. If you can't defeat it, you will go and return..."
"King Zhuang's Encirclement of the Song Dynasty" has more than 460 words in total. The phrase "Yi Zi is eaten, and the corpse is analyzed and cooked" comes from this.
After Chen Ping finished reciting it in an orderly manner, Zhao Wenhe asked again: "Where do the eight warnings and the five precepts come from?"
This is a chapter of "Yi Zhou Shu" and is not the focus of scientific research. It is rumored that it is the remaining fragment after the sage Confucius revised "Shang Shu".
Not to mention ordinary scholars, even students from Jiangxia Academy paid little attention to it.
Cheng Cheng heard something and immediately went to the book to read the content.
Chen Ping has already begun to answer, "Mr. Hui, the so-called Eight Warnings and Five Precepts are from the third volume of "Yi Zhou Shu", the Dakai Chapter, the content is..."
Cheng Cheng was dumbfounded the whole time.
Zhao Wenhe then asked some questions about the dynasty's discussions, all related to current affairs and government orders.
However, although Chen Ping paused, he answered almost all questions without any mistakes.
"Mr. Ye taught you?" Zhao Wenhe was very surprised.
Chen Ping was afraid that Zhao Wenhe would misunderstand, so he immediately explained: "Teacher Ye does not allow me to discuss government affairs without authorization."
Zhao Wenhe's eyes became serious, and when he turned around, he saw Cheng Cheng standing aside, silent.
"What are you doing here?" Zhao Wenhe asked.
Cheng Cheng shivered before he came back to his senses. He looked at Chen Ping with complicated eyes and said, "I...I can do it too!"
After saying that, he ran out of the room.
Zhao Wenhe felt confused and turned to look at Chen Ping, "What is he talking about?"
Chen Ping smiled awkwardly and changed the subject: "Does the teacher also know Mr. Ye?"
Zhao Wenhe put down the book in his hand and recalled, "When I was young, Ye Wenchang and I... had some disputes over our opinions on current affairs, and we had a friendship as classmates."
His eyes flashed slightly, and the image of Ye Wenchang raising his fist in his mind flashed back to him, trying to force him to admit that arithmetic was greater than Ce Wen, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
"Don't mention the past," Zhao Wenhe coughed, but his tone was still serious, "The book must not only be memorized, but also deeply understood. You must study the essence of it carefully, and if you don't understand, you can ask me.
I’ll be my teacher and test your opinions again in a few days.”
Chen Ping actually wanted to know more about Mr. Ye's past, but it was obvious that Zhao Wenhe didn't want to talk about it, so it was hard to ask again.
......
As the Qingming Festival approaches, it’s time to take a rest.
Chen Ping finished writing a letter to his family and was about to hand it over to the concierge to send back. Not far out of the bamboo garden, he was blocked by someone.
"Ye Wenchang is your teacher?"
A few young people are coming aggressively.
Chen Ping stood still and said with a normal expression, "Yes. I wonder if you have any advice?"
The leading young man in blue yelled angrily, "Ye Wenchang colluded with corrupt officials and harmed the people, but you still have the face to appear here!"
I’ve never met before, and I’m met with accusations all over the place.
Chen Ping laughed angrily, "I am a legitimate Tongsheng of Dayu Dynasty, why am I here?"
Several people sneered, staring at him with dissatisfaction and jealousy in their eyes.
"Your teacher is a traitor and has a lot of misdeeds. This is the holy land of the academy. How can we tolerate a morally corrupt person like you? I advise you to be wise and withdraw from the academy yourself!"
These words sound familiar.
Chen Ping thought to himself that Zhao Wenhe had told him not to go out before, so maybe he knew this was the case.
"I'm doing nothing wrong but I want to drop out of school. What's your reasoning?" Chen Ping retorted, "Just because there are so many of you?"
Seeing that he was not retreating, the young man's voice became even sharper, "How can a person like you deserve to be Mr. Zhao's disciple?"
"You don't need to worry about who is under my sect."
Zhao Wenhe's voice sounded behind him.
He asked with a serious face, "What are you doing?"
"Sir, please calm down," the leading young man said righteously, "This person studied under Ye Wenchang and continues to stay in the academy. I'm afraid it will ruin the reputation of the academy!"
"Chen Ping studying in my bamboo garden, what does it have to do with Jiangxia Academy?" Zhao Wenhe said.
One of them asked: "Ye Wenchang sought wealth and killed himself, and Mr. Chen Ping was taken in. Aren't you afraid that others will misunderstand that you are the same species?"
Chen Ping's face changed slightly, while Zhao Wenhe's eyes were cold and powerful.
"You claim to be well-read in poetry and literature, yet you listen to rumors and start clamoring to cause trouble in the academy. This is extremely ridiculous!"
But there are still some people who refuse to give up, "The official responsibility document has been issued. Mr. Zhao, why would you ruin your reputation for this kind of person?"
"I have been teaching and educating people for many years. It is not your turn to make the final decision on whether I am clear or not." Zhao Wenhe has always been sharp in his words.
The young man couldn't get off the stage immediately, "I hope you don't make a mistake, sir. This person's past is unclear, which may be the source of trouble!"
Zhao Wenhe didn't have a good temper to begin with, so when he saw them entangled with each other, he immediately became angry.
"What's unclear about Chen Ping? His case was initiated by the government. Are you actually more sensible than the government? You believe in the government's official accountability document, but you don't believe in the person appointed by the government?"<
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"If you continue to mess around in the Zhuyuan, I will definitely ask the dean to come and talk about it."
Several young people were stunned, and quickly excused themselves and retreated.
This storm came and went away just as quickly.
Peace soon returned outside the Bamboo Garden.
Chen Ping held the letter, his knuckles turning white.
Acting as an aide to the tiger, harming the people, seeking wealth and killing lives!
This rumor has spread so horribly!
Zhao Wenhe glanced at him and said, "You are the head of the case, which makes people jealous. There are more people who want to pull you down. Otherwise, why would Li Yang send you here."
Chen Ping raised his head and said, "The students think it's because you, teacher, are knowledgeable and have a deep understanding of the imperial examinations."
Zhao Wenhe raised his chin slightly, "Of course, this is one of them."
"However, there is another more important reason. Being a teacher here can keep you safe."
Chen Ping cupped his hands and bowed in thanks.
Zhao Wenhe waved his hand and said, "This is Brother Qi's agreement, no need to thank you. You just need to concentrate on your studies, but if you have bad character, I will not forgive you lightly!"