This money bag was sent out by himself before, and it contained the honorarium for these people.

Hearing the question, Ziyue replied: "Kong said that Chengren Meng said to take righteousness, and Uncle Shi gave up money to save people from fire and water, which is great benevolence." It is a great righteousness to work tirelessly to educate the people to foolishness.

With such a great benevolence and righteousness, it is not an honor for a disciple to be able to do a little bit, so how can he receive such money? ”

When the words fell, all the disciples behind him also nodded one after another, and said, "What Ziyue said is very true! ”

As he spoke, he also took out the money bag from his bosom, held it in his hand and handed it out.

Seeing this, Ye Chen said: "These are what you deserve, don't steal or rob, you can accept them with peace of mind." ”

But Ziyue looked firm, and continued: "Although the disciple is not as good as Uncle Shi to help the people, he should also uphold the benevolence of Confucianism. It is not easy for you to save nearly a thousand orphans, if the disciples receive this money, what is the difference between them and those villains who value wealth over righteousness?

Please also take back this money, otherwise the disciples and others will feel uneasy. ”

The rest of the others also chimed in: "Yes, if Uncle Shi doesn't take it back, what kind of face do we have to call ourselves sages?" ”

"This ......"

Hearing this, Ye Chen was also a little surprised, his original purpose in taking in these children was to cultivate his own power, not to do good. Therefore, I never expected these Confucian scholars to have such emotions.

In this way, I can't help but feel a little embarrassed in my heart, and I can't give nothing for others who have worked hard to teach. However, looking at the posture of these people, if they insist on not recovering the honorarium, I am afraid it will not be easy to deal with.

After thinking about it for a while, he then spoke: "Do you know the allusion of Zigong's redemption?" ”

"As Confucian disciples, we naturally know."

Ziyue and the others replied.

Ye Chen nodded, and continued: "The law of the Lu country, the Lu people are the concubines of the princes, and those who can redeem them will take their money in the mansion." Zigong ransomed the Lu people to the princes, and let them come, but did not take their gold.

Later, Confucius learned that he said, "Give and lose." From now on, the Lu people do not redeem people. If you take the money, you will not be harmed, and if you don't take the money, you will not redeem the person. ”

There is a law in the Lu country, the Lu people are enslaved abroad, and if someone can redeem them, they can go to the treasury to reimburse the ransom.

Once, Zigong, a disciple of Confucius, ransomed a Lu nationalist abroad and refused to accept state compensation after returning home.

When Confucius found out, he said that Zigong had done something wrong. From now on, the people of Lu will not redeem slaves from other countries.

As he spoke, he looked at the other party again: "Do you know why?" ”

Zi Yue replied: "Zigong didn't ask for a bounty, although he showed his own character, but he also invisibly formed a knife bondage.

Because of this practice, the latecomers did not dare to receive the bounty again, otherwise they would be accused of bad conduct. In the long run, no one is willing to waste money to ransom the Lu people. ”

Ye Chen nodded and said, "Yes, isn't your approach the same as Zigong at the beginning?" ”

"This ......"

Ziyue and the others were all slightly stunned, which they didn't expect. The former makes sense, but if you just accept it, I feel quite uneasy in my heart, and I am a little embarrassed for a while.

Then, one of the Confucian students had an idea, took out a gold coin from the money bag, and said, "What Uncle Shi said is reasonable. This money is our reward for teaching these children, and please take back the rest. ”

Seeing this, the rest of the others also followed suit, symbolically took out a little money, and then returned most of it.

Then he said in unison: "Please also ask Uncle Shi to do it!" ”

Seeing this scene, Ye Chen had to smile helplessly, and he couldn't be reluctant, and then asked people to take back their money bags.

After the money was taken away, the Confucian scholars breathed a sigh of relief, with a smile on their faces, and arched their hands: "Thank you, uncle!" ”

A smile appeared at the corner of Ye Chen's mouth, these teachers and nephews are still stubborn, but this stubborn is a little cute.

Today's Confucian disciples are still quite virtuous, and they attach great importance to benevolence, righteousness, and propriety, and even Mencius has left allusions to sacrificing his life for righteousness.

As for those Confucian scholars after the Han Dynasty, don't talk about it......

After such a small episode, the atmosphere was a little lively, Ye Chen turned to look at the rows of teenagers, and said, "These are the teachers who are responsible for teaching you to read and write, why don't you salute quickly?" ”

When everyone heard this, they hurriedly bowed their hands and said, "I've seen Mr.!" ”

Although their etiquette was not standard, it brought smiles to the faces of the Confucian scholars, and in their opinion, it was also a very meaningful thing to be able to teach so many children to practice the teachings of the sages themselves.

Subsequently, Ye Chen divided the nearly 1,000 people into small groups, each group had about 40 people, led by a Confucian disciple, just like the teaching class of later generations.

Then each child received a roll of bamboo slips, which was the simplest and most basic text, and read them one by one under the guidance of the teachers.

For such an opportunity, the teenagers obviously cherish it very much, and everyone is concentrating on learning, not daring to slack off.

Maybe they didn't want to be hungry for knowledge, they just wanted to behave better and stay here forever, but Ye Chen's heart was quite relieved to see such a correct learning attitude.

These teenagers are still very young chicks, but he believes that as long as they continue to develop according to the prescribed plan, they will become a force to be reckoned with in less than ten years.

Although it will take a long time to wait, and it will take a lot of energy and resources in the next ten years, as long as it can grow, it will be worth it. He looked forward to that day.

At this moment, Ye Chen's face moved, and he turned his head to look to the left, only to see that the black and white Xuanqian had come here without knowing when.

Xuan Jian still had a cold face, and after walking to his side, he handed over a scroll in his hand.

He said, "Today, a Confucian disciple came to you and asked me to hand over this thing. ”

Hearing this, Ye Chen raised his hand and took the scroll, looked at the intact wax seal on it, and knew that it had not been touched. Then turn it on.

His gaze swept over the words on the scroll, and then his brow furrowed.

"Is something wrong?"

When Ye Chen heard this, he didn't shy away from it, and directly handed the scroll to the other party, chuckling: "See for yourself." ”

Black and white Xuanjian took the scroll and looked at it, and then said, "When are you going to leave?" ”

Ye Chen said: "In a few days, I still have some things to deal with." Anyway, this matter is not very urgent, and it can be rushed to the farmer's house before next month......"