Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 210 Provocation is a calculated move

Yu Gong was somewhat unhappy, but in the end he was fooled.

He stared at it for a long time, considering countless angles in his mind, only to fall into the scholar's treacherous trap.

What a despicable scheme of using an empty city as a pretext!

Then he looked at Ji Rui, who was preparing to hide, and said, “These words are profound. Is it really possible to find one’s own path in such a vast and complex world?”

There was no malice in those words, but I just felt that the child might have simply been punished.

Xu Xuan naturally did not agree with such malicious speculation.

The inscriptions at the academy served as a means of finding the right path and helping students get on the right track. It's understandable that Headmaster Yu, who wasn't very familiar with the principles of education, misunderstood the situation.

That makes a lot of sense.

Yu Gong was furious, but he really had no achievements in educating people, and it was really unpleasant to let this junior show off his power.

In his youth, he was the type to knowingly venture into dangerous territory, and today he is even less likely to do so again.

So he put aside his dissatisfaction and decided to show off his abilities.

We must at least turn the tide.

“This student, I am also very experienced in the pursuit of the Dao.”

"Back then, when I was on the frontier, I was enlightened. At that time, I was facing a 100,000-strong army from the north, and my own commander fled. I was also confused and indignant."

Ultimately, he understood his true nature, executed corrupt officials, defeated the enemy army, and comprehended the principles of Confucianism and chivalry.

"Therefore, environment and foundation are very important. You can talk about them now so that everyone can discuss them together. For example, the places that have had the deepest impact on you and the things that have left the deepest impression on you."

The old man is indeed very capable, and he needs to show some of his skills to intimidate Chongqi's group and prove that he is not some greenhorn in the education field.

Xu Xuan and Zao, among others, realized something was amiss and were about to interrupt the other party's well-intentioned instruction.

The most memorable place isn't Guo Bei, it's somewhere else.

However, Yu Gongzheng wanted to press his advantage and naturally wouldn't give this junior a chance to interrupt.

Even using righteousness to seek enlightenment is a method typically reserved for direct disciples.

He asked a few more questions, which made Ji Rui feel a little dizzy.

My head was buzzing, and I saw many places in a blur.

Then he mentioned the place that left the deepest impression on him.
When he came to his senses, he found the entire room silent again, with everyone looking at him with surprise.

Zao and Ning Caichen quietly retreated, not wanting to be associated with him, while Xu Xuan was deeply moved by Ji's self-sacrificing awareness.

Qian Zhongyu and others looked at them with admiration.

Of the three wonders of Chongqi, Ji Rui is the most extraordinary!
The last time he was silent was when Xu Xuan was in his true form.

This time, I was truly awestruck by Ji Hanqing's real appearance.

"The Moonlit Painted Boat... is that the place I'm referring to?"

".yes."

The old man felt a slight ache in his teeth. After the Empty City Stratagem, this was another kick to the heart. This kid had neither martial virtue nor morality.

So he said angrily, "There are still too few carvings."

The others also quietly dispersed, and both sides were seriously injured.

Xu Xuan quickly protected Ji Rui and told him to leave immediately, telling him to stay in the Stele Forest for the next few days and not go anywhere else, for his own good.

After the tour was over, everyone tacitly ignored what had just happened.

After that, it was time for the students to practice and compete against each other.

Even without abnormal students like Zhu Erdan, the average level of the students attending the imperial audience was still inferior to that of Chongqi.

They had already fought once during the literary gathering, and this second match was another consistent loss.

Professor Gu was also very tactful. He sent out a student like Qian Zhongyu, who was known for his sharp tongue, first. Sure enough, Professor Yu's expression was noticeably unpleasant.

The decline of the emperor's ancestral worship was already evident during the Jiangnan literary gathering, but it was concealed by Zhu Erdan.

During his tenure as Dean Su, he did not do anything perverse, but he failed to establish the academy's atmosphere and wasted many years of foundation.

Looking back now, it seems that more methods will be needed to catch up with the other two major academies.

“Teaching is something that can’t be rushed. If you’re like you used to, always losing your temper and resorting to physical violence, you won’t be able to teach good students.”

Gu Shudaizi's usual composure in dealing with people was completely gone; he used his so-called sense of propriety here, truly venting his anger.

The two of them took the imperial examination at the same time that year, and he was a dashing scholar from a prestigious family.

In general, they are the kind of people who don't understand the suffering of ordinary people and only know how to spout empty rhetoric.

As a result, he was punched three times during the debate.

Although I dispelled those inhuman and frivolous thoughts in my mind, I still lost face completely, making it a dark chapter in my life.

Today, sitting together again, we started sharing our teaching experiences, and with the other person's stern face, it was naturally quite pleasant.

Even drinking tea has taken on a touch of the boldness of drinking alcohol.

"You bookworm Gu, if you don't show some humility, I'll tell you why I beat you up back then." Professor Gu was a respectable man, so he immediately dismissed Qian Zhongyu and sent Qiao Feng in.

After the tour and the competition, it's time to attend a lecture.

Students are free to choose courses that interest them to audit, learning from others' strengths and making up for their own weaknesses.

On the sidelines of the Cuju (ancient Chinese football) field.

Yu Gong watched with great interest and really wanted to go up and show off his chivalrous footwork, but the referee firmly refused.

Although this old man was incredibly brave, capable of killing everyone present with a single spear thrust, including the referee himself.

However, he looks like he's already at the age where he'd wet his shoes.

The players on the field aren't really hotheads; they're probably just playing the game to please the leaders. That way, there's no competition at all, only interpersonal skills.

While watching the game, Yu Gong said, "Let's just let the matter down the mountain go, but you won't be able to use my name next time."

It's not really appropriate to pursue this matter further now. All we can do is warn this audacious kid that trying to deceive him is just ridiculous.

Xu Xuan naturally assured him there would be no problem, and then brought up a topic.

"Next time, Magistrate Song and I plan to seek some support from Buddhism."

"That's difficult. It's always monks begging for alms in the human world. I've never seen anyone begging for alms from a temple in the human world. Those thieving bald men are not easy to deal with."

Back then, the Buddhist sect only received full support when Emperor Jin cleaned up the White Lotus headquarters; otherwise, the two sides maintained a certain distance.

These two people's ideas are somewhat far-fetched.

"So I need your help, senior."

The old man laughed in anger, thinking, "Isn't this just using me?" and refused outright.

"The Buddhist sect is powerful and cannot be easily touched."

Of course, Xu wouldn't let such an opportunity pass, and began to appeal to emotions and reason to tell people about the hardships and difficulties in Qiantang.

The old man ignored him; he had seen places a hundred times more bitter and difficult.

Yu Dingguo was resolute in his convictions, and Xu began to implement the second plan.

Those who are full of qi and blood will surely have a dignified and imposing presence; just look at how they overcome strength with strength.

His tone immediately became much sharper.

"If I were to be honored with the title of Duke, I would certainly dedicate myself to serving the people until my dying breath."

The old man was somewhat moved; such determination was indeed admirable, though his life was not unlike that of the man.

So I was only slightly moved.

Upon seeing this, Xu changed his course and abandoned the path of righteousness.

"The Buddhist sect is powerful, and since you currently hold no official position, you should indeed be more cautious."

The old man frowned. What nonsense! He had never needed official position or status to back him up in his entire life.

Xu Xuan realized that the other party was angry, and it seemed that he was on the right track, so he began to reveal his secrets.

"Your wise and prudent words will surely help you live a long and healthy life. If you teach your students in this way, I think they will all become successful. I was just being presumptuous before."

The old man was furious; he hadn't given up on his youth, especially in this vibrant and energetic academy.

So he directly interrupted the little fox's words of persuasion, showing that he was not someone who would be provoked.

"I can still eat a bushel of rice and ten pounds of meat in one meal, and I can put on my armor, mount my horse, and drive my chariot for a hundred miles."

“It’s no problem to operate the bronze water clock a hundred times a day.”

Even a great Confucian scholar who has read many books, knows many principles, and experienced many things still cannot reach the state of selflessness and egolessness.

After all, even Confucius had moments when he couldn't control his temper, let alone later generations of Confucian disciples.

No one is without flaws, and the White Lotus Holy Father's spiritual perception surpasses that of ordinary people, giving him the ability to see into people's hearts.

So, we found it!
Professor Gu and others would not care about youth, but Yu Gong is particularly concerned about it.

Without such a stubborn temper, he wouldn't be a Confucian knight-errant.

Someone looked at the students playing football on the field and said softly.

"The young men I have heard of are like this: young and chivalrous, befriending heroes from all over the world. Their hearts are open and their hair stands on end. In conversation, they share life and death, and their promises are worth a thousand pieces of gold."

"It should be said: One should know that in youth one had lofty ambitions and once vowed to be the best among men."

"It must be: A white horse adorned with golden bridle, galloping swiftly to the northwest. May I ask whose son he is? A chivalrous young man from You and Bing."

"Young people have the demeanor of young people, and the elderly have the composure of the elderly."

"Why bother."

Why bother?

The old man suddenly realized that it wouldn't be so bad to just help Xu Xuan suppress a few temples in Qiantang.

It's normal to be a little impulsive.

(End of this chapter)