kvmb Chapter 79: The Education of All People!
Chapter 79: The Education of All People!
Chapter Seventy-Nine: The Education of All People!
Ye Ru's calm words echoed here, causing a stir among the crowd. His words were simply too arrogant.
"Hmph, even great Confucian scholars and semi-sages wouldn't dare to make a definitive judgment and divide great undertakings and profound knowledge into three realms. You are merely a mere student who hasn't even obtained a literary rank yet. How dare you utter such words? You are truly arrogant and conceited! Trying to gain attention by making a scene!"
Lin Yanze sneered and loudly mocked Ye Ru.
"Be careful!"
Fang Zifeng quickly spoke up, which undoubtedly put Ye Ru in the highest position. If he said anything wrong, people would definitely make a fuss about it and ruin his reputation!
That's incredibly arrogant!
"As I just said, these are my own insights from reading. When did they have anything to do with great Confucian scholars or semi-sages?"
Ye Ru smiled.
"Sir, you were just praised for being neither arrogant nor haughty, but now I realize you're nothing but a fame-seeker. It's a pity I'm here; you will surely be utterly disgraced today!"
Lin Yanze knew he couldn't win a battle of wits, so he was determined not to let such a good opportunity slip by.
Confucius said, "If one cannot find the middle way to associate with, one must choose the eccentric or the principled! The eccentric are enterprising, while the principled adhere to principles and refrain from wrongdoing." Only by boldly reforming and forging ahead can we reach a new level; stagnation and complacency will ultimately lead to destruction. For the sake of humanity, what harm is there in being an eccentric or principled person today?
Ye Ru put away his smile and said calmly to Lin Yanze. This calm and composed demeanor reassured Fang Zifeng and the others.
"Alright, as you say, then tell me, what are the different levels of attainment that ancient scholars must have passed through! If you can't answer that, then you're just seeking fame and fortune, betraying your teacher and ancestors!"
Lin Yanze narrowed his eyes and said without any mercy.
"That fool! I thought Lin Yanze would be the pillar of Wenxing Private School, but now he's just a short-sighted person."
Zhao Qingfeng spoke softly to Liu Juecheng.
"I agree, I really overestimated him back then."
After Liu Juecheng grasped the essence of a gentleman's non-contention, his previous arrogance disappeared, and he became somewhat reserved.
Although he lost the title, he won the 30% success rate in the imperial examinations.
"cough."
Ye Ru cleared his throat again and said calmly:
The first level is described as, "Last night the west wind withered the green trees; alone I climbed the western tower, gazing to the ends of the earth." Those who aspire to great learning and success should first ascend to a high vantage point, survey the path, and understand the overall picture, thus "gazing to the ends of the earth."
"Looking out to the ends of the earth..."
Fang Zifeng was somewhat inspired, and then fell into deep thought, while the students buried themselves in thought. Ye Ru's words were of such a high level that their own talents could not keep up.
“Ye Tongsheng, please speak slower, we can’t keep up.”
One person shouted, while others quickly jotted down notes, though they wrote exceptionally slowly.
"Please let Yip Tong-sheng give us an in-depth interpretation."
Liu Juecheng and the others also fell into thought; their minds were more agile than those of ordinary students.
"The first realm that Ye Ru mentioned is the west wind blowing the green trees and causing the leaves to fall and wither, which indicates that the current situation is quite bad. However, in chaotic times, only by truly climbing to the top of a tall building and looking far ahead can one clearly see the distance and the ends of the earth."
Fang Zifeng's eyes lit up, and he then commented that he had gained some inspiration from Ye Ru's academic insights.
"Ye Tongsheng can see what others cannot, which shows that he can eliminate distractions and not be misled by temporary illusions. He can see the main direction of the development of the situation and grasp the main contradictions of the struggle. This is the foundation for his success."
Mr. Liu frowned in thought, then nodded in agreement.
Everyone suddenly realized what was going on, while Lin Yanze's face darkened.
"Look, the God of Literature is moving!"
One person suddenly felt a bright light before his eyes, and then he looked up and exclaimed in surprise when he saw the Wenqu star shining brightly.
"What! The starlight of the God of Literature actually moved?"
These words naturally attracted the attention of others, who all looked up at the sky.
Suddenly, the light of the Wenqu star began to shine in all directions. Although it was dim, it was brewing a strong light, as if it would erupt at any moment.
"The literary gatherings for the imperial examinations usually only shine brightly when everyone writes excellent poems in the final section, and even then, the light is extremely dim. This kind of light, though like the light of many stars, has a lasting impact that we have never seen before. After this literary gathering, the number of people from Qingyun County who pass the preliminary examinations will definitely increase by several times!"
Fang Zifeng looked up at the sky, his face filled with astonishment.
"What is this second level?"
Liu Juecheng and Zhao Qingfeng asked again.
"The second stage is, 'I grow thinner and thinner for her sake, yet I have no regrets.' Studying and becoming famous throughout the world is not easy; it requires a process of hard work. 'I grow thinner and thinner for her sake' means that one must be like someone longing for a lover, forgetting to eat and sleep, studying diligently and tirelessly, and not regretting it even if one becomes thin and thin."
Although Ye Ru's words were calm, they were like a clear spring, cleansing everyone's thoughts.
The crowd fell silent, quickly taking notes, resulting in a quiet atmosphere at the Imperial Examination Assembly. It was as if a group of devout people were facing their god with extraordinary fervor.
"This second realm follows the first, summarizing a persistent and tenacious attitude. It describes how to make a firm decision and fight for it, no matter what difficulties you encounter, you must persevere and keep moving forward, and spare no effort for reading, scholarship, and the restoration of humanity. There is no smooth road in this world, you must dare to innovate, and you must also be good at waiting. This is persistent pursuit and selfless struggle."
Fang Zifeng continued to comment, his eyes filled with even more contemplation. With each stage of his thinking, his talent was consumed exponentially.
"These two realms alone are probably something we could never reach even if we spent our entire lives."
Mr. Wang sighed.
"I feel ashamed of myself..."
Liu Juecheng also gave a wry smile.
Although the people did not understand the meaning, they still remembered it, just in case they might need it someday.
"The God of Literature is now shining like the bright moon! Everyone, look!"
The changes in Wenquxing naturally attracted everyone's attention, and they cheered.
"The light of the bright moon... after this third realm, I'm afraid it will be the light of the blazing sun..."
Liu Juecheng and the others were shocked.
"The blazing light of the sun has not been seen for hundreds of years, according to historical records... This literary gathering will likely be recorded in history."
Not only Liu Juecheng, but also Fang Zifeng and the others were deeply shocked. They exchanged glances with the other two gentlemen and murmured to themselves.
While Ye Ru was lecturing here, the National Sacred Academy was also shaken. The power fed back by the Wenqu Star caused the sacred power of the National Sacred Academy to gradually increase.
The Temple of All Saints was also shaken.
Immediately afterwards, a magnificent beam of light shot out from the Temple of All Saints, finally bursting into the sky above the examination halls of various counties, prefectures, and counties, dazzling and dazzling.
Educate and enlighten all people!
This scene caused everyone to look up at the gaunt figure on the screen. The piercing light filled the faces of students across the country with horror!