Chapter Ninety-Eight: Ma Jun (Ask for Collection, Ask for Recommendation)
Yuan Xi originally planned to leave the next day, but at the dinner, Wang Qi kept pleading, hoping that Yuan Xi could go to his private school, Yuan Xi was indeed a little interested in education in this era, and there was enough time, so he promised to stay for an extra day and go to the private school to have a look.
In the early morning of the next day, in the city, a building with a tall snow-white wall wrapped, a huge main gate hung a black lacquer red wooden plaque, on which the four big characters of Fenglin Academy appeared in front of the house, only to see a group of mighty cavalry and servants, surrounded by a luxurious carriage slowly towards the house, on the left side of the carriage, the county commander Tao Ming is riding on the horse, the right is majestic, Hu Niu'er with a double hammer in his hand closely followed.
When the carriage gradually stopped in front of the main entrance, I saw that Wang Qi was already waiting there respectfully with a group of teachers and gentlemen from the academy.
After the curtain was lifted, Yuan Xi, who was dressed in a white brocade suit and wearing a crown, walked out slowly with a noble and detached temperament, followed by Li Ru, looking at Wang Qi who was waiting, Yuan Xi smiled and said: "Feipeng, I didn't let you wait for long."
Although the two have only known each other for a day, Yuan Xi still has a good impression of this Wang Qi, especially the fact that he pays for his own private school, which makes him appreciate it even more, and from Tao Ming, he also knows that Wang Qi himself is a little more kind-hearted than other scholars.
"No, no, thank you for coming in your busy schedule," Wang Qi said gratefully.
"Haha, education is the foundation of the country, no matter how busy Xi is, he has to come and see it," Yuan Xi said with a smile.
"Thank you, Childe, please," Wang Qi stretched out his hand towards the academy.
Yuan Xi nodded, took Hu Niuer and Li Ru to step in, after stepping into the gate, I saw a bluestone road appear in front of him, facing a big house, the house is square, green bricks, carved tiles, the center of the house is a big incense case, the portrait of Confucius hangs behind the incense case, a few sticks of incense are inserted in the brass incense burner, and the cigarette smoke rises slowly, filled with a quiet and serene taste.
Yuan Xi took everyone to the portrait of Confucius and respectfully gave a few salutes, he still admired Confucianism, not only because of their ability to govern the country, but because they theoretically established the supremacy of the monarch, which is what he needed, of course, Confucianism alone is not enough, but also needs the cooperation of various families to make the country completely strong.
After the worship, after Yuan Xi and others passed through the side door on one side, the sound of reading suddenly sounded in their ears, and they saw that in a wide orthodox room in front of them, many students dressed in white were reading aloud seriously, and the Confucian classics echoed, and an old gentleman with a ring ruler and white hair was supervising them.
When he saw Yuan Xi, the old gentleman hurriedly gave a respectful salute, but he didn't shout loudly, and the other students couldn't help but turn their heads to look, and when they found Yuan Xi's figure, they suddenly showed excited and nervous looks, just like ordinary people in their previous lives, seeing the arrival of the country's leaders.
"Study seriously" At this time, the old gentleman suddenly became serious, and the students quickly turned their heads and continued to recite.
Seeing this scene, Yuan Xi smiled with satisfaction, looked at Wang Qi and said, "Very good, education must be strict, so that you can become a talent"
Although this was his order, so that the students of the academy did not have to greet him, this old gentleman, who dared to stand in his way and warn the students, did have the appearance of a strict teacher.
Wang Qi nodded hurriedly, "These gentlemen are among the best Confucians within a radius of 100 miles, and some of them don't want talents or fame, just to cultivate more promising students."
"Okay, very good" After Yuan Xi praised it, he looked at Tao Yue and said: "Tao Xiancheng, you have to help more in this regard."
"Xia Guan understands," Tao Yue immediately responded.
"Is this the only one?" Yuan Xidao.
"No, there are two rooms in the back, and now that the troubled times have come, Qi thinks that in addition to learning Confucian governance, he also needs to learn some military strategies," Wang Qi replied.
"Haha, Feipeng, that's good, go take a look" Yuan Xi waved his hand curiously, and everyone immediately walked along the corridor to the back, and after walking a short distance, two more classrooms appeared in front of them, only to see that although the students inside were less serious and cautious outside, and more agile, but in Yuan Xi's view, there was no fundamental change, especially those teaching gentlemen, who themselves had a very poor understanding of this aspect, and many of them were just talking on paper, according to ancient books.
Seeing Yuan Xi's arrival, the students were naturally excited again, but Yuan Xi took a look at the real dragon's eye, there are no great talents, and even those with intelligence over 65 are very few, but there are many county talents, which can be regarded as a stable party! This is actually very good, although the world is big, but where are there so many great talents.
"Childe, do you want Qi to gather all the students," Wang Qi said.
"No need, I'm just here to take a look, not to lecture, let them study hard, don't be distracted" Yuan Xi and the others walked slowly, and they had already come to a small and beautiful garden, to say that the environment of this academy is still good.
Boom!
However, at this moment, suddenly a gust of wind sounded rapidly, and I saw a fist-sized stone suddenly from the grass not far ahead, rushing towards Yuan Xi, the speed was very fast, but before it was close, a rough big hand had already grabbed the stone, crushed it heavily, Hu Niu'er appeared in front of Yuan Xi, and shouted angrily: "Who dares to offend Gongzi"
He didn't say it was an assassination, after all, no one would use such a pebble to kill someone.
Wang Qi immediately looked shocked, and looked anxiously over, a student dressed in white, with a somewhat thick face and panicked eyes, suddenly held a small wooden frame model, and ran over in a hurry, when he saw Yuan Xi, Wang Qi, and the county order Tao Ming, he was immediately afraid, and quickly knelt on the ground uneasily.
"Learn, learn, student Ma Jun, meet the dean, county order" I don't know if it's because I'm afraid, or if I'm born, I stuttered a little between words.
"Ma Jun, it's you again," Wang Qi suddenly said angrily.
"Learn, the student didn't mean to," Ma Jun said with difficulty, and his stutter was quite serious.
After Wang Qi stared at him fiercely, he hurriedly explained: "Childe, I'm really sorry, Ma Jun's parents died early, so they neglected to discipline, and I hope that Gongzi will forgive their sins."
"Haha, it's okay, why didn't he go to school" Yuan Xi asked curiously.
"Ma Jun is smart, but he has a bit of a stutter, he is often ridiculed, and he always has some inexplicable ideas, he contradicts Mr., and he is estimated to be punished again, so he hides in this garden" Wang Qi glanced at Ma Jun again.
Ma Jun immediately lowered his head in embarrassment, and his face was very embarrassed.
Yuan Xi smiled and didn't pay much attention to it, but just as he was about to leave, he suddenly stared at the wooden frame model that he had been holding in Ma Jun's hand, and after looking at it carefully, his pupils suddenly contracted violently a few times, and he suddenly stopped, with a hint of surprise on his face.