I was compiling the daily records during the Wanli reign

Chapter 9 Shen Nian's Lecture! Textbook-Level Demonstration

Early the next morning, Shen Nian arrived at the yamen as usual.

When the officials and clerks in the Hanlin Academy's separate hall saw him, they started to hide away.

Fear of being implicated.

This is the norm in officialdom, and Shen Nian doesn't care.

Soon.

A clerk came to the review room and took Shen Nian to the front hall.

Shen Nian just walked to the door of the front hall.

Then he saw the Chief Minister Zhang Juzheng and the Second Minister Lu Diaoyang sitting in front, and the Left Vice Minister of Rites and Hanlin Academy Academician Ma Ziqiang sitting on one side.

Shen Nian stepped forward quickly, bowed, and said, "The Hanlin Academy is reviewing Shen Nian. I pay my respects to Lord Zhang, Lord Lu, and Scholar Ma!"

Zhang Juzheng stroked his long beard and said, "Come closer and answer me."

"Yes!"

Immediately, Shen Nian took a few steps forward and was only about ten feet away from the three people.

"Shen Jiantao, you reported that you have your own unique teaching style, which may be beneficial to Your Majesty's studies. Could you please discuss your teaching skills in front of us?" Zhang Juzheng said straight to the point.

Shen Nian raised his head and said, "Sir, if we only talk about the technique, I'm afraid I can't express the essence of it. Can you find a few students and let me demonstrate on the spot, preferably students from the Inner Academy. I'm more familiar with them, and the effect will be better."

"Also, I hope the three of you can sit at the back of the classroom to avoid causing panic among the students."

"Also, it would be best if the three of you could sit in for at least a quarter of an hour, otherwise you might not be able to appreciate the unique qualities of my lectures."

The so-called lecture.

Only when there are lecturers and scholars can we teach and show the details and subtle meanings of the content.

This lecture concerns Shen Nian's career.

Naturally, he had to make some demands to ensure that he could perform perfectly.

"Shen Nian, how dare you!" Ma Ziqiang glared at Shen Nian, "Just say what the elder tells you to say, but don't make any random demands!"

"I once again beg for your permission, Lord!" Shen Nian bowed heavily.

Zhang Juzheng looked at Shen Nian and smiled faintly.

Shen Nian's attitude of "achieving excellence from the very beginning" is very rare among officials.

He was very satisfied.

"As you wish, go directly to the inner study hall!" Zhang Juzheng stood up.

……

Less than half an hour later.

Inner study hall.

Nearly two hundred young eunuchs sat in a neat row.

Zhang Juzheng, Lu Diaoyang and Ma Ziqiang sat at the back.

Just now, a eunuch told these young eunuchs that they were not allowed to look back during class today.

at the same time.

Shen Nian received a note with four words written on it: "Letter to Ren An".

"Letter to Ren An" is a letter written by Sima Qian.

The most famous passage is: "King Wen was imprisoned and wrote the Book of Changes; Confucius was in distress and wrote the Spring and Autumn Annals; Qu Yuan was exiled and wrote the Li Sao; Zuo Qiuming was blind and wrote the Guoyu..."

Sima Qian's experience and this passage easily resonated with the eunuchs, so this letter became an introductory course in the Inner Book Hall.

Most of the young eunuchs here can recite this letter by heart.

Zhang Juzheng ordered Shen Nian to tell him this letter, obviously to test him.

Being able to tell this letter, which is so familiar to the young eunuchs, well can better demonstrate one's strength.

"call!"

Shen Nian let out a long breath.

This lecture concerns his destiny and future, so he naturally has to put in his utmost effort.

Shen Nian looked around and said loudly, "Today, I will be teaching you Sima Qian's Letter to Ren An. Since you are all familiar with this text, let's break down the most classic passage in it: King Wen was imprisoned and expounded the Zhouyi..."

"Legend has it that when King Wen of Zhou was imprisoned in Youli, he used yarrow stalks for divination. After seven years, he deduced the Book of Changes. You know how long seven years is? When a person is imprisoned, every day feels like an eternity..."

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"The most pitiful one is Sun Bin. After suffering the punishment of foot amputation and tattooing, he lost both feet and was forced to lead thousands of troops with his broken body..."

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"Think about it, when we encounter such a desperate situation, what should we do? Will we become a useless person, a walking corpse, living a life of blame and resentment? Or will we set great ambitions and do what others cannot do?"

……

Shen Nian walked among the young eunuchs, with rich body movements and facial expressions.

Gradually he entered the teaching rhythm that was most comfortable for him.

He is best at igniting students' emotions and making them empathize with what he is saying.

The content of this article is very likely to trigger emotions.

Soon, the eyes of many young eunuchs turned red.

They lament that they haven't worked hard enough, that they shouldn't complain about their background, and that they should set great ambitions...

And this moment.

Zhang Juzheng, Lu Diaoyang, and Ma Ziqiang were also immersed in Shen Nian's lecture world.

The three of them then understood why the little emperor said, "This is how teaching should be done."

When Shen Nian was giving a lecture, he asked others to repeat it.

It is likely to make people feel that it is mediocre, because Shen Nian's language is not outstanding.

The unique features are nothing more than the rich body movements and facial expressions, plus the hard work.

In their eyes, the content and insights output are at best above average.

Only by hearing it in person.

Only then can you understand that Shen Nian’s teaching is full of techniques in the details.

The tone, speed, expression, movements, the questions he asked to students, and the control of the teacher-student relationship were all just right.

These advantages combined make Shen Nian's lectures very attractive.

It’s a bit like a storyteller in a street teahouse, but he’s not just telling stories; it’s a bit like an artist performing on stage, but he’s not making faces just for the sake of attracting attention.

These skills cannot be learned overnight.

The little emperor was used to the grand speeches of the daily lecturers, so when he suddenly encountered Shen Nian's leisurely narration, he would naturally be deeply attracted.

Shen Nian became more and more excited as he spoke.

He was so immersed in the article that he completely forgot about Zhang Juzheng, Lu Diaoyang and Ma Ziqiang who were sitting behind him.

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About half an hour later, Shen Nian let out a long breath and said loudly, "The class is over!"

At this moment, Shen Nian's back was already wet.

His way of teaching is not only brain-intensive, but also extremely physically demanding.

"Thank you for your hard work, Teacher Shen!"

The young eunuchs all saluted Shen Nian, and then quickly left the lecture hall at the wave of a eunuch at the door.

in a blink.

Only Zhang Juzheng, Lu Diaoyang, Ma Ziqiang and Shen Nian were left in the room.

Zhang Juzheng slowly stood up, stroked his long beard, looked at Shen Nian, and said with a smile: "It is indeed beneficial to your Majesty's studies!"

After saying this, Zhang Juzheng, Lu Diaoyang and Ma Ziqiang left.

Shen Nian bowed quickly.

With Zhang Juzheng's words, he was able to overcome this hurdle.

……

afternoon.

Ma Ziqiang strode into the review room, and all the reviewers quickly stood up and bowed.

Ma Ziqiang looked at Shen Nian and said with a smile: "Shen Nietao, after a detailed investigation by the cabinet, the impeachment of the officials against you has been rejected. You are not guilty."

"That Yu Daen is extremely greedy and has incurred public wrath. I will expel him from the Hanlin Academy today!"

"Also, I have one more announcement to make."

"With the approval of Lord Zhang, the Imperial Academy has granted Shen Nian the special permission to review his studies and take turns standing before the Emperor, recording His Majesty's daily activities. Furthermore, his duties as a teacher in the Inner Academy will continue as usual."

Hearing this, the other reviewers were dumbfounded.

This is a great job!
This means that Shen Nian will have the opportunity to serve the young emperor when he participates in daily lectures on the classics, regular court reviews, suburban sacrifices, farming and hunting, and other matters.

in a blink.

Not only did Shen Nian escape danger, but he also suddenly became the person most likely to be promoted in the entire Review Office.

Of course, Shen Nian is still not qualified to lecture and tell history to the young emperor.

On the one hand, his official position was relatively low.

On the other hand, Zhang Juzheng was unwilling to completely indulge the little emperor. If he compromised once, he would probably have to compromise every time in the future.

It is still a long way for the current little emperor to take power!
Zhang Juzheng made an exception and ordered a seventh-rank reviewer to also keep a record of the emperor's daily life. This was a recognition of Shen Nian's teaching skills, and also to give the young emperor a way out and let him admit his mistake.

"Shen Xichao, keep working hard!"

Ma Ziqiang patted Shen Nian's shoulder and left with a smile.

aside.

Wang Zudi, Zhao Yongxian, Liu Kezheng, and Liu Chuxian looked at Shen Nian with envy in their eyes.

With this assignment, Shen Nian has a bright future.

at this time.

A clerk in charge of miscellaneous duties such as tea, charcoal, and ice cubes in the Hanlin Academy walked in quickly.

"The Hanlin Academy has just received some new tea. Please try it, my dear reviewers. When you are almost done, I will bring you more!"

After saying this, he bowed and left quickly.

This is the change that Shen Nian brought to the Review Office by compiling the daily records.

In the past, let alone tea cakes.

They have to pay for the liquor they drink themselves.