Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 209 Three Wonders Surpass Three Heroes
A new story unfolds at the entrance to Chongqi Mountain.

Perhaps years from now, people will come here specifically to resonate with history.

Upon entering the academy, several professors accompanied Yu Gong on a tour of Chongqi, followed by more than a dozen students from Jintian Academy.

After Zhu Erdan left, the previously suppressed scholars re-emerged and became the backbone of the academy at that time.

This trip is to learn from others, to regain our spirit of worshipping Heaven with a sense of shame and courage, and to be reborn from the ashes.

I never expected that upon arriving at the mountain gate, I would be the one to receive instruction from my own abbot, which added a tragic element to this visit from the outset.

"This academy is really big."

"Look, isn't that Biejiao Wanshui?"

These students were mostly visiting their neighbors for the first time, and their eyes were dazzled by all the sights.

Now I completely understand why Headmaster Yu said those things. This is something that can't be achieved by simply having a few more acres of land or being a wealthy businessman.

Its artistry and cultural attributes are absolutely unparalleled in Jiangnan.

It is a power of inheritance.

It may be called decay, but it is also a trace of history.

Yu Gong, on the other hand, never concealed the negative emotions on his face.

They scoff at the buildings nestled amidst the mountains and rivers. They look at the precious flowers, birds, fish, and insects with disdain.

"This is not my first time here. I came here once fifty years ago when I was studying abroad."

"The academy was much more luxurious back then than it is now."

"Looking at it this year, it's a bit more simple, which is quite remarkable."

This change was not easy. The girls of the Yin family were changing Nanshan, Chongqi, and the environment in a subtle and gradual way.

Xu Xuan's arrival was like a pair of scissors, neatly pruning the diseased branches and trimming the crooked twigs and leaves.

This is not the achievement of one person, and it is even more remarkable.

Upon arriving outside the library, Yu Gong bowed respectfully, for it contained many teachings of the sages.

"At that time, the previous head of the Yin family received Yu Manqing, who was not well-known at the time. Although she was not Chongqi's student, she allowed me to study in the library for a few days."

This can be considered a kind of fate; why were the three great academies able to weather so many storms?

Because most of the headmasters are people of high moral character, with vision and magnanimity that surpass ordinary people, and they like to help and mentor students who have not yet made it big.

When Yu Gong was young, he attended all three major academies. The Confucian spear technique came from the Jintian Academy, otherwise he would not have returned to the Jintian Academy to become its headmaster.

Both Bailu Academy and Chongqi made gains.

And smiles bloom in the Forest of Steles.

This is Instructor Xu's most skilled method of asking questions through words, right?
"But even if you add more rooms and use the best wood, it's still not as good as these stones."

Professor Gu walked out triumphantly.

His discerning eye in selecting Xu Hanwen was something he could boast about until his death, so he proudly asked Yu Gong for his opinion.

Scholars gained fame not only through literary gatherings but also through the commentary of renowned figures.

The saying "a capable minister in times of peace, a ruthless hero in times of chaos" was widely circulated during the late Eastern Han Dynasty.

He then commented on several inscriptions.

Xie Yu's name implies a certain degree of benevolence, but he still outwardly displays the hypocrisy of a noble family. If one can see through this, he can enter the Ministry of Personnel.

Even if this statement is untenable, the fact that this student comes from a top-tier family means that his future potential is destined to be very high.

Qian Zhongyu and Qiao Feng's calligraphy each had their own problems, whether it was arrogance or lack of structure, neither of them reached the ideal level.

He is certainly outstanding among students, but he is somewhat naive when exposed to the harsh realities of the outside world.

After each review, they provided a lot of supporting evidence, which was convincing.

The three outstanding students of the academy were not upset by the criticism; being commented on by Yu Gong was already an honor. The most typical example is Song Qingtian of Qiantang, who could boast about a friendship formed over a single meal.

It can even be used to increase one's own power, making it a very common form of personal rating.

But then the old man became a little unsure.

The word "emotion".

It's strange that Chongqi Academy, which is considered a large academy, teaches profound principles.

How come someone suddenly writes about love and romance, and loves so earnestly and deeply?

Even someone who is illiterate can be deeply moved by the emotions conveyed in a thousand characters for "love".

Unrequited love, a life-or-death separation—what kind of nonsense is this?

The story is full of benevolence, righteousness, good and evil, but suddenly it turns into a folk tale about emotions.

Objectively speaking, this character is not badly written; in fact, it is extremely well-written, truly conveying the artist's emotions through the writing.

However, the underlying meaning was extremely negative, and he looked down on it very much.

In the end, all I could manage to say was that Chongqi was full of talented people, which was unexpected.

Ning Caichen stood among the crowd without any sign of anything amiss, as if sniping Yu Gong's footsteps was no big deal; this mindset was quite admirable.

The next two "early" characters truly amazed the old man.

The character "早" on the first page can only be interpreted as expressing regret, which makes one feel pain.

The characters for "early" on the second side are clearly from the same hand, with the same shape and font, but completely different spiritual core.

It possesses an unwavering steadfastness that transcends life and death, an expectation etched into its very bones, a scorching heat like the blazing sun, and an incomparable righteousness.

It's unbelievable how much a person can change, transforming from an ordinary person to a prodigy.

"Who wrote this?!"

Zao walked out with a flushed face, exuding an air of confidence and dignity, just like his name.

What a fine young man! His boundless energy and righteous spirit are far stronger than mine were when I was young.

If one learns the way of the Confucian knight-errant, one will surely be able to carry it forward.

So he casually chatted with the elementary school student for a few minutes. Usually, when a celebrity like him adopts a humble and respectful attitude, the student might even be recognized as his godfather or teacher on the spot. At the very least, the student would feign modesty and then maintain correspondence.

On the other hand, Zao showed a good sense of propriety, always saying "listen to Teacher Xu" when it came to key issues.

That little fox is really good at business.

After the early students stepped down, Yu Gong already felt that the trip had been worthwhile. What was there to see in those rotten wood and old men? These energetic young people were the most valuable asset. Chongqi Academy was truly blessed.

When you reach the end, there is a sudden silence. Anyone who sees such a large stone wall, the size of a small mountain, will be amazed, and the densely packed sentences on it are even more astonishing.

A scholar cannot lack ambition and perseverance, for his burden is heavy and his journey is long. To take benevolence as one's own responsibility, is that not a heavy burden? To strive until death, is that not a long journey?

Yu Gong and the students of Jintian Academy looked at him for a long time, trying to find out what made him extraordinary.

After all, the previous stone walls all showed excellent qualities, but this wall only showed that the other person was indeed practicing calligraphy, nothing more.

He even had a somewhat frivolous air before, but he became a bit more composed later on.

The students simply attributed it to their lack of knowledge, but it took Yu Gong a long time to realize the truth.

A question arises.

"This student is very knowledgeable?"

Ji Rui, who was about to receive praise, suddenly froze.

Although he was usually a passionate and unrestrained scholar, he still felt somewhat insecure in the face of a powerful figure who made the entire academy take a serious look at him.

Embarrassed, I prepared to hide among the crowd and quietly become a lowly horse.

(End of this chapter)