kvmb Chapter 207 Reading Room
Chapter 207 Reading Room
Chapter 207 The Reading Room
Ye Ru returned to his room and resumed annotating the remaining chapters of "Tiger's Strategy." But then he suddenly remembered that the reading room in the Holy Academy of Yingtian Academy was bathed in the light of the saints, which could greatly enhance one's thinking and make it more agile.
After a moment's hesitation, Ye Ru walked toward the reading room of the Holy Academy.
On the way, many students from all walks of life went to the courses of saints they had chosen. Among them were many students from poor families who knew Ye Ru and bowed to him.
After turning a few corners, Ye Ru stopped and looked up. In the distance, a towering building appeared before him.
This building was almost entirely composed of reading rooms, and a rich, sacred aura emanated from it, making his study feel extremely comfortable.
"I never expected the study rooms here to be so wonderful. No wonder there has never been anyone below the rank of Juren among the graduates of the four great academies."
With a sigh, Ye Ru stepped inside.
Upon entering the Sacred Academy, Ye Ru felt the surrounding environment immediately quiet down, with many people searching for study rooms.
Before coming here, Ye Ru had learned about the rules. The reading rooms here are all for one person, and everyone can enter one of the reading rooms to study diligently. The entire building is named after the Book of Songs, which has three hundred and five reading rooms.
As Ye Ru walked along, he sensed hostility and mockery directed at him.
"A student from a poor family actually came; he really doesn't know what's good for him."
'Still wearing the robes of a student in elementary school, huh? A student of this rank can come to Yingtian Academy? What a disgrace!'
Many people whispered among themselves, their gazes towards Ye Ru filled with disdain and mockery.
Ye Ru frowned slightly, and profound truths emanated from his body. Four profound truths surrounded him, and a holy power swept outwards.
Sensing this sacred power, the scholars' faces turned pale. They felt their inner palaces of books tremble violently, and they took two steps back, looking at Ye Ru with even more shock.
Then Ye Ru saw an empty study room and sensed the power of the sacred path within it. Ye Ru went inside and closed the door.
However, the moment Ye Ru closed the door, the scholars were taken aback, and then they all chuckled, clearly with a hint of schadenfreude in their laughter.
Upon entering the study, Ye Ru could clearly feel that his mind had become exceptionally sharp. He then took out the "Tiger's Strategy" and his writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, and began to ponder.
Ye Ru has now annotated up to the third chapter. The title of the fourth chapter is "Must-Happen," which discusses methods of nighttime breakout operations and crossing rivers.
After thinking for a moment, Ye Ru picked up his pen and said, "This article will definitely be published. It is divided into two parts, the first being the breakout operation."
"Breakout operations, as the name suggests, are about bravely breaking through an encirclement. However, the essential factors are sufficient equipment and the valiant fighting spirit of the military strategists. Without a valiant spirit, soldiers are soulless; without equipment, soldiers are powerless. Both are indispensable. Secondly, it is crucial to know oneself and the enemy, and to understand the enemy's situation. Once useful information is obtained, one can break through the enemy's defenses by targeting a weak point and using minimal force to achieve maximum effect. Choose the weakest point in the enemy's defenses as the breakthrough point."
Having written this far, Ye Ru looked at what he had written, nodded, then dipped his brush in ink again and continued writing:
"It is important to note that a breakout should be sudden. The best time is at night, the time before or after meals is good, and daytime is the worst. In terms of troop deployment, the vanguard should be at the front, and it should be composed of brave and skilled soldiers, such as cavalry. Secondly, ambushes should be set up, such as in valleys or forests, to confuse or block the pursuers. Encouraging the soldiers is also a must. In the past, Xiang Yu, the King of Chu, burned his boats and broke the cauldrons, saying, 'If you fight bravely, you will live; if you are not brave, you will die.' This enabled the Chu army to fight without hesitation and advance bravely, and finally break through the Qin army's encirclement."
Having finished writing, Ye Ru checked the neatly arranged pages, feeling that his thoughts had been somewhat exhausted. He took a deep breath and continued writing.
As Ye Ru wrote, time passed quietly, and the corridor outside became noisy as three young men dressed in aristocratic attire walked in and went straight to the study where Ye Ru was.
As this person stopped, those around him began to gloat, while the young man next to him sneered:
"It seems there are still some people who lack self-awareness."
"I wonder who it is this time who dares to come to my study. What an ignorant brat! Guan Qi, teach this person what courtesy is."
The leading youth said coldly.
The student named Guan Qi nodded, then walked to the study room and started banging on it with all his might.
After a while, there was no response. Then, after a long pause, the study door creaked open, and Ye Ru walked out with a grim expression, saying:
"What's the point?"
"Hmph, a poor scholar? You're really short-sighted. Do you even know who uses this study room?"
Guan Qi sneered.
"I don't know, and there's no need to know. As long as you're focused on learning, it doesn't matter who uses it, right?"
"presumptuous!"
"If you have nothing to do, don't keep me from studying."
Ye Ru turned and walked towards the reading room, holding a stack of papers in his hand, which seemed to have been written incorrectly.
"Please wait, sir."
As Ye Ru closed the door to the study, the leading youth suddenly said:
"My name is Guan Qing, a student of the Guan family. I have been using this study room for a long time. I have a request: how about giving up this place?"
Guan Qing smiled slightly.
"It turns out he is a descendant of Guan Zhong, a semi-saint. Guan Zhong strengthened the state of Qi and helped Duke Huan unite the feudal lords nine times. He was a pioneer of the Legalist school of thought, known for his courtesy and deference to the world. He was appointed as the first prime minister of the Legalist school and was even deified for his book, 'Guanzi'..."
"Knowing we're from the Guan Sheng family, why aren't you letting us through?"
That Guan Qi scoffed and said.
"That's Guan Sheng's achievement, what business is it of yours?"
Ye Ru raised his eyelids and sneered.
"Don't refuse a polite toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!"
Guan Qi's expression was somewhat unpleasant. After all, their ancestors had been conferred sainthood and had made great contributions in the battle against demons. Therefore, they would receive some preferential treatment.
"My friend, you're being a bit too aggressive by insulting my ancestors."
Guan Qing's tone also contained anger as he spoke.
"Me, being aggressive? People should know their place. You have no reason to knock on my door and make me write several wrong pages. Do you think you're so saintly?"
Ye Ru's eyes were as cold as a knife, his gaze fixed straight ahead, showing no fear whatsoever.