From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 231 The Transformation of Confucianism and Taoism, the Wei Xiong Attack
What is the biggest problem with Confucianism and Taoism in this world?
Different people may have different answers.

But in Zhao Xun's view, there were only three words: "Don't fight!"

Yes, in a world of extraordinary and miraculous powers, a doctrine or sect that cannot fight back can only rely on the power of the imperial court to contend with Buddhism and Taoism. If this goes on for too long, trouble will inevitably arise.

Therefore, to monopolize the fortunes of Confucianism and Taoism, one does not need extraordinary talent or unparalleled debating skills; one only needs to make Confucianism more effective.

Is that difficult?

He wasn't a country bumpkin like Huang Longshi who traveled through time.

He knows a lot.

He only knew one world that also had a nine-rank system, a world where fortune held an important place, and a world with Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism.

Moreover, he knew that Confucianism in that world was very difficult to defeat.

The Great Feng Night Watchman!
The nine ranks are: Enlightenment, Self-Cultivation, Benevolence, Confucian Scholar, Moral Character, Gentleman, Destiny, Great Confucian Scholar, Sub-Sage, and Supreme Confucian Sage!

Look how clear this state of mind is!

Perhaps the two worlds are somewhat different, but after seizing a portion of Huang Longshi's Confucian and Taoist fortune, Zhao Xun gave it a try, and it turned out to be feasible.

Although it was only a preliminary success, based on the descriptions of the various realms in "The Great Feng Night Watchman" and Guo Baokun's cultivation process in the world of "Joy of Life," he was confident that he could make this path work. Even if he couldn't make it work here, his main body could still create this path.

This is why he brought Yu Xuanji back to Shangyin Academy. In order to reform Confucianism and Taoism, besides the Imperial Academy, Shangyin Academy was the most suitable.

It was a month later when I returned to Wuxiang Mountain.

"Young Master Xun, you're finally back."

Before even entering the mountain, they could see Bian Jiang walking towards them with a big smile on his face. Besides Bian Jiang, there were also the scholars who had interacted with him at the Shangyin Academy.

"I, Zhao Xun, am unworthy of my talents. Please forgive me for keeping you waiting, teacher and all the other teachers!"

Upon seeing everyone, Zhao Xun's smile grew even brighter. These people were all scholars and students of Shangyin Academy. During his three years at Shangyin Academy, besides showing off, he did some things and made some friends.

We wouldn't say we share the same ideals, but we're all people who are pleasing to the eye.

For example, the youngest among them, Xu Xianzhi, looks a bit slow-witted, somewhat like Guo Baokun, but compared to Guo Baokun, he is much smarter and has a photographic memory. It is with this ability that he was able to enter the Shangyin Academy, where he now focuses on various classic texts on governance. There is also the tall and thin Ma Zhongkui, whose calligraphy is quite good, and he is very thoughtful. When he drinks too much, he talks nonsense, but he gives people a very comfortable feeling when he is with him...

"Hahaha, not at all, we heard you were coming soon, so we came out to greet you. Your skills amazed everyone in Tai'an City. Your book, 'Chen Zhengshi Shu,' is now circulating in Shangyin Academy. Almost everyone has a copy. Amazing, amazing!" Ma Zhongkui said with a smile.

"Indeed, this memorial analyzes the world with penetrating insight and every word is precious. Even the chief priests couldn't help but applaud it, saying that our Shangyin Academy has produced another great talent!"

Bian Jiang stroked his beard and laughed heartily.

His relationship with Zhao Xun was complicated. On the surface, they were master and disciple, but both knew that this relationship was necessary for Zhao Xun to enter the Shangyin School. In terms of painting, Zhao Xun had long surpassed Bian Jiang. Therefore, they could not even be considered master and disciple, but rather like-minded people. Bian Jiang was Zhao Xun's guide, so Zhao Xun respected him as his teacher. In this way, the two got along very well.

Regardless of the nature of their relationship, at least nominally, he was Zhao Xun's teacher. Therefore, when Zhao Xun achieved success, he, as his teacher, would naturally share in the glory. As a result, he had been living a very good life at the Shangyin Academy recently.

Amidst laughter and chatter, the group arrived at the valley where Shiqu Pavilion was located.

"Knowing you were coming back, I had the valley cleaned up beforehand, including the Shiqu Pavilion," Bian Jiang said with a smile as they entered the valley.

"The teacher is very thoughtful."

Zhao Xun smiled and thanked him. Bian Jiang was well prepared. After all, they had formed a small circle during their three years at Shangyin Academy and often hung out together. The banquet lasted from noon until evening, and everyone finally enjoyed themselves as darkness fell.

Zhao Xun, reeking of alcohol, escorted everyone to the valley entrance. Just as he was saying goodbye and making drunken remarks, two figures walked out of the valley.

Although they were already somewhat drunk, when the two approached, Bian Jiang and the other scholars from the academy all put away their smiles and tried their best to keep their expressions serious.

"I have met Mr. Wang."

As the two approached, the group bowed in unison. Zhao Xun then saw the newcomers' faces clearly: they were thin and frail, dressed in a simple blue robe and hemp shoes, with a piece of mutton-fat jade pendant tied around their waist.

With just one glance, he could almost be certain of the other person's identity, not to mention that he was accompanied by a plain-looking girl of about fifteen or sixteen years old.

One of the three chief priests of Shangyin Academy, Mr. Wang, who teaches the Great Way of the Sage, and his newly accepted disciple, Xu Weixiong, the genius daughter of the butcher Xu Xiao.

"Greetings, Your Excellency." Zhao Xun bowed respectfully, his tone calm.

"Master Chancellor?!" Upon hearing this, Mr. Wang's eyes narrowed. "Master Chancellor" was merely his official title; generally, scholars and students of the Shangyin Academy addressed themselves as "Teacher" or "Master," as these titles were more intimate and less formal. But Zhao Xun addressed him as "Master Chancellor," clearly indicating that this newly rising genius of the Shangyin Academy didn't quite accept his own scholarship!

Thinking of this, he glanced at the disciple beside him and couldn't help but find it amusing. He said, "Young Master Xun, I apologize for the intrusion and disturbance."

"I dare not presume, what brings you here, Your Excellency, with such a great command?"

"Oh, Your Highness, there's no need to be so serious. I've come here for my disciple."

As he spoke, he stepped aside and led Xu Weixiong to Zhao Xun, saying, "My disciple is an expert in chess. Hearing that Your Highness's chess skills are unparalleled, he has come to learn from you!"

"Uh..." Zhao Xun glanced at the blond girl beside him. She wasn't very pretty, but she had an arrogant look on her face, and he couldn't help but feel a little disgusted.

Who the hell do you think you are? I just won the Spring and Autumn Chess Championship, my chess skills are unmatched. Do you think some little brat like you can challenge me like that? Do you think you're Janice Man?
His displeasure was immediately apparent.

"Is the Grand Master humiliating me?"

Mr. Wang was taken aback and asked in confusion, "Why does Your Highness say such a thing?"

"Everyone in Shangyin Academy knows about the Chess Master's skill. How high can a disciple's skill be if taught by such a terrible chess player? Isn't this an insult?"

"You...I..." Mr. Wang did not expect Zhao Xun to say such things in public. It seems that it is not me humiliating you, but you humiliating me.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Wang, I'm just a straightforward person, please don't mind."

Mr. Wang, "..."

“Your Highness has misunderstood. The Second Princess’s chess skills are unfathomable. She has been at Shangyin Academy for less than three months, yet she has defeated all the other students there. Even the Chief Chef Yuan was defeated by her,” Bian Jiang quickly explained from the side.

"Your newly created 3-3 point pattern is indeed amazing, but it relies too much on calculation ability. Also, because it caught Huang Longshi off guard, if you face him again and Huang Longshi is prepared, you will not be able to win."

"Ha, you think too highly of Huang Longshi, that fame-seeking scoundrel. It just means your chess skills aren't that great either. You should just give up now, lest you end up crying and making a scene here, and people will think I'm bullying a woman!"

"So, you're saying you don't even dare to accept a woman's challenge?"

Zhao Xun gave the blonde girl, who looked like a proud little hen, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes. "Alright, I hope you don't cry later."

(End of this chapter)