Seeing Mr. Pang Degong playing the piano and reciting the Book of Songs by the river, Chen Yuan couldn't help but feel a little envious.
This is the image of a superior person.
The river wind is strong, the sleeves are flying, the face is pale, and the eyes are bright.
This is not what an expert is.
After Pang Degong finished playing the song, he said loudly: "Since Liu Shijun and Chen Biejia have already arrived, why don't you come over and see them."
Chen Yuan and Liu Bei looked at each other. It seemed that they already knew that they were here and recognized them.
If that's the case, then come forward and see him.
The two came to Pang Degong and bowed: "Liu Bei (Chen Yuan) has met Shang Chang (Pang Degong's name)."
Pang Degong stood up and returned the greeting: "Pang Degong has seen the envoy and Biejia. I wonder what your business is in coming to see this old man?"
Mr. Pang Degong seemed to be an upright man, and without too many polite words, he directly asked the two of them their intentions.
Chen Yuangong cupped his hands and said: "Shang Changgong, my lord has built an academy called Xiangyang Academy. I would like to ask Shang Changgong to be his teacher and teach his disciples. I wonder if Lord Shang is willing to deign to do so?"
Pang Degong refused directly.
"Thank you very much for your kindness, sir, and I think highly of Lao Chen. However, I have little talent and little virtue, and I am not worthy of being a teacher. Therefore, I forgive you for not agreeing to your agreement."
Regarding Pang Degong's knowledge and importance, Chen Yuan had already introduced it to Liu Bei when he came.
Therefore, Liu Bei asked again and bowed, saying: "If you save me, who can save the world?"
Pang Degong laughed and said: "The swans nest in the high forest, and they will find a place to stay at dusk; the turtles will nest under the abyss, and they will find a place to stay in the evening. A man's wandering around is also a human nest, and each of them has its own place to stay.
, the world is not protected."
Liu Bei remained silent and speechless.
Seeing the fields cultivated by Pang Degong, he once again said: "Sir, you are living in an acre of land and don't want to be promoted to an official. How can you leave behind your descendants?"
Pang Degong said: "Everyone in the world has left behind them for danger, but now I have left them for safety. Although they are different, they are not all left behind."
Liu Bei retreated in defeat and looked at Chen Yuan.
It means, if I can’t take it, it’s up to you, fourth brother.
Chen Yuan smiled confidently and signaled Liu Bei not to panic and watch his brother's performance.
Chen Yuan looked at Mr. Pang De: "Shang Changgong, do you have no vulgar thoughts?"
Pang Degong frowned and looked at Chen Yuan, are you polite?
"I am an old man who takes pleasure in farming and reading. I have no great ambition to bring peace to the world, and I have no name to spread my wishes to the world. How can I be happy with worldly pleasures?"
Chen Yuan didn't force him too much. He took out the Three-Character Classic and the Thousand-Character Classic and handed them to Mr. Pang De.
"How do you like these two books, Shang Changgong?"
Pang Degong took it doubtfully and opened it to take a closer look.
After reading it, Mr. Pang De's expression finally changed.
"Who wrote these two books?"
Chen Yuan did not answer him, but asked: "What does Shang Changgong think?"
Pang Degong touched the book and sighed: "If you read the Three Character Classic carefully, you will know the events of the past. If you read the Thousand Character Classic, you will be fully literate. These two books are priceless treasures, and the author of them is really a master of the generation."
Chen Yuan nodded without any embarrassment.
Pang Degong's evaluation is correct. Although the Three-Character Classic and the Thousand-Character Classic are relatively easy to understand, they cover history, astronomy, geography, morality, and some folklore. They are supreme products for children's enlightenment.
Anyway, I borrowed it, so I have nothing to be embarrassed about.
Pang Degong asked again: "Who is the author of this article?"
Chen Yuan smiled slightly: "Chen is not talented, he is just a mere inferior."
Pang Degong looked at Chen Yuan in surprise, and calmed down in a moment: "Don't use great talents, Degong is ashamed of himself."
Chen Yuan waved his hand: "Shang Changgong is too modest. I also have a book called Youxue Qionglin. I would like to ask Shang Changgong to compile it together. I wonder if Shang Changgong would condescend to give me some advice?"
With that said, Chen Yuan handed Qiong Lin, who had outlined the outline and written the beginning, to Mr. Pang De.
After Pang Degong took it, he read it in detail. The more he read, the more shocked he was.
According to the types of volumes listed by Chen Yuan, if it is compiled, all the affairs of the world will be contained in it.
This kind of temptation is naturally very great for Mr. Pang De.
Although Mr. Pang Degong had no other thoughts, he was naturally very willing to participate in the compilation of such a wonderful book.
Therefore, Pang Degong began to struggle.
Chen Yuan looked at Pang Degong's expression and smiled secretly in his heart, I don't believe this can't seduce you.
If you still don’t believe it, Chen Yuan still has a big killer weapon.
However, that thing is too lethal, and it would be a waste if used on Pang Degong.
Let’s take a look first to see if Qionglin, a kindergarten student, can fool Mr. Pang De.
Pang Degong struggled for a long time, but in the end he still could not resist the temptation of reading the strange book.
"Such a wonderful book, De Gong is willing to be a pawn in it."
After finishing speaking, Pang Degong paid homage to Liu Bei and Chen Yuan: "Pang Degong has seen the envoy and the driver."
Liu Bei was overjoyed and hurriedly assisted Pang Degong: "Sir, you are willing to be the teacher of the academy. It is really a great blessing for you. I am willing to treat him as a teacher."
With that said, Liu Bei bowed three times to Pang Degong to show his respect.
Pang Degong hurriedly helped Liu Bei: "How can you perform this great gift? Pang Degong is just an old man in the mountains. It is my great fortune to be able to enter the academy and compile this wonderful book."
"However, I am not very talented and can only teach students in the academy. I may not be able to make suggestions for you. Please forgive me."
Liu Bei knew that Pang Degong was unwilling to get involved in secular disputes, so he was able to enter the academy as a teacher, probably because of these three wonderful books.
But, it doesn't matter.
You are here and you still want to run away?
Moreover, Pang Degong is good at understanding people and educating his disciples. As long as he can continuously teach talents, that will be enough.
Therefore, Liu Bei assured Pang Degong: "I will never dare to drive Sir."
When Pang Degong heard this, he nodded and agreed to join Xiangyang Academy as a teacher.
Chen Yuan thought to himself: The first one is done.
Next is Xiang Lang.
Since the academy is still under construction, there is no rush for Pang Degong to move into the academy. It is enough to live in Yuliangzhou for the time being.
Chen Yuan handed over the Three-Character Classic, the Thousand-Character Classic, and the unfinished edition of Qionglin for Young Learners to Duke Pang De.
Mainly because Pang Degong wanted to study it in depth.
Liu Bei and Chen Yuan said goodbye immediately, returned by boat, and then headed straight for Yicheng.
Xiang Lang is from Yicheng, Xiangyang.
Xiang Lang was later an important official of the Shu Han Dynasty. He served successively as the prefect of Brazil, Zangqi and Fangling. He also served as an infantry captain, led the Prime Minister Chang Shi, and followed Prime Minister Zhuge Liang in the Northern Expedition. He was dismissed for harboring Ma Su, and later became Guang Luxun, and became General Zuo.
After special advancement, he was granted the title of Marquis of Xianming Pavilion.
However, since being dismissed by Chang Shi, Youyou has been idle for thirty years, and he has devoted himself more to classics and worked tirelessly.
When he was over eighty years old, he still edited his books by himself, published errors, and accumulated the most volumes at that time.
He opens the door to welcome guests and lures those who come in, but he talks about ancient meanings and does not deal with current affairs, so he is famous for this.
From the ruler to the crown, everyone respects him.
It can be seen that this person has a scholarly mind.
Moreover, people have a lot of books in their homes, so they have this innate condition.
If such people are not hired as teachers at Xiangyang Academy, it will be a waste of resources.