Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 377 I Can Also Rebel Against the White Lotus

Xu Xuan was a little confused. Could it be that they really want to choose me as the dean?
There's quite a gap between my educational background and my prestige.

After listening, I realized that the Grand Scholar was only passing through Qiantang and was about to rush to Yizhou, where he would only stay for a day or two.

I'd like to hear about the academy's reforms and future development direction within the limited time available.

Therefore, Instructor Xu needs to organize her work and prepare a report.

I see. It's time to show the boss our work results.

He knew about the fact that the Grand Scholar had been swept out of the capital with lightning speed. The news had already spread that the vast majority of students in the academy were from noble families.

Everyone was somewhat incredulous. It's not that the political landscape of the court is unpredictable; it's normal for personnel changes to occur without clashes lasting three to five months.

Moreover, the Grand Secretary was supported by many noble families and aristocratic families in the south, and after Yu Gong left, he was almost the unanimous hope of the Confucian school.

Logically, there should have been a fierce battle, a clandestine exchange of interests, underhanded framing and slander, and blatant court intrigue.

At the very least, you could have performed a dramatic display of fury, tearing apart a tiger or leopard with your bare hands, or at least made a token gesture towards a pillar; it wouldn't have come to this.

As a result, our eldest son was taken down in just half a day. Isn't that incredibly pathetic?

Of course, the last sentence refers to the crickets that students talk about in private.

Xu Xuan found the result surprising, but acceptable.

The inscription on the Chongqi Mountain gate reveals the scholar's profound and solid scholarship, as well as his exceptional integrity.

It's just that there's no longer a Confucian commoner like Yu Gong, who rose from humble beginnings, once served in the military, and was known for his tough methods, to protect him.

A scholar with extremely high moral standards and disdain for underhanded tactics is no match for that pack of wolves.

It's a pity that so many powerful forces behind them have wasted their resources.

Of course, their mission this time was to suppress the demonic disturbances in Sichuan, not to exile people. So, there have been many movements in the Jiangnan region recently, all aimed at clearing away various unpleasant things among the people.

Song Qingtian was also afraid of being found a pretext to unleash his wrath.

Although I have some doubts about Lord Yin's character, what if his temperament changes drastically due to unforeseen circumstances?

The academy is much simpler, since everyone here is one of our own; all we have to do is our job.

Professor Gu was nominally the leader of the academy's reform. The old man disdained to claim credit for the younger generation, so he recommended Instructor Xu to repay the favor, which can be regarded as giving a push to the younger generation.

"No problem, the students in our academy are outstanding."

"It can absolutely support the future of Jiangnan's cultural heritage."

Confidence, absolute confidence.

He personally trained several aces; while they might not be capable of reaching for the moon or capturing turtles in the deepest oceans, they could certainly defeat an Arhat and subdue a demon king or monster king.

Of course, they are also good at learning, as evidenced by the more than 10,000 inscriptions in the Stele Forest.

That place has become a famous achievement of Chongqi Academy, and every academy leader who comes to exchange ideas and learn from it praises it highly.

Everyone was asking who this Ji student, who had carved the most, was, as if the academy had a trump card that had been lying dormant for three years.

As for large-scale foreign affairs activities, they are widely praised.

The stories of the Jiangnan Literary Gathering and Bai Lu's study tours have spread throughout Jiangnan.

I'll have Xie Yu compile a more detailed report in a little while, one that's sure to be remarkable, and also subtly mention the wise decisions of the academy's many professors and the dean.

Of course, there should also be things like Yu Gong being shocked and Shen Shanzhang being shocked.

This set of items should definitely put Grand Scholar Yin at ease and make him happy.

I can't say much about the future development direction myself.

Madam Yin nodded, indicating that Instructor Xu was a capable person. As for the direction for the second half of the year...
"There may be major changes in the court, which is not good for Confucianism." "Let's recruit more disciples from poor families and commoners in the second half of the year."

Xu Xuan was taken aback by Madam Yin's words; it seemed the crisis was greater than he had imagined.

The most likely reason is that they hope to produce more talented individuals to help alleviate the pressure on the academy, and then send more students into the imperial court after the autumn examinations next year to solidify the power of the upper echelons.

But that's not reliable.

The Grand Secretary is currently in charge, but the current head of the household has been removed, and the other bigwigs haven't yet taken their place.

Sending someone up to a higher position may not immediately lead to a change of allegiance, but it is all too common for small groups to split up.

The main problem is that Emperor Jin acted too quickly and decisively, leaving no time for the factional handover.

The Grand Scholars were hastily dispatched, which led to some disarray among the factions that emerged from the Jiangnan Academy.

According to the students, the newly appointed Imperial Censor Fu has been having a tough time these past few days.

Who knows, before the autumn examinations even begin, their entire family might be... well, you know.

The elders in Jiangnan still hold outdated views on the court; trouble is bound to happen sooner or later.

After all, the term "national advisor" that has been appearing frequently recently is no ordinary thing.

Of course, Xu Xuan only thought about it in his heart.

It's not good to make baseless accusations without evidence. Who would believe that a Buddhist national master could openly appear in the place with the most abundant human fortune?

Moreover, he has the support of some Buddhist sects and is not some wild monk.

For example, the monk Dao Yi of the Illusion Sect, who is currently forming an alliance, and several other abbots of various sects all have intricate connections with the Imperial Preceptor.

This world is becoming increasingly chaotic. I hope you'll wait until I have some free time before causing trouble.

And forget about the imperial advisor, we don't care for him.

How come the alliance didn't include me, the champion of justice?
I am no longer the unknown little monk I once was, but a holy monk renowned throughout both the realms of the living and the dead.

If you were to ask the Pure Land School, your sect might just elevate your own status as a shining example of the sect.

Only by coming into contact with more righteous heroes can we have room to maneuver. Could we then use this to our advantage to deal with the floods in Jiangnan? Wouldn't this bring good fortune to the demons and monsters of the world?

I can also oppose the "white lotus" (a term referring to treacherous officials), and I can also dedicate myself to the cause of justice.

A bunch of short-sighted fools, these scoundrels are not to be trifled with!

Completely forgetting how cautious he had been in his actions, he realized that few people in the mortal realm or the underworld knew the true identity of the holy monk.

After finishing his classes at the academy in the afternoon, Xu changed into dark clothes and went down the mountain in the evening.

They walked into the base of the local gangs in Qiantang in the shadows.

On the surface, this place is a medical clinic that treats the sick and saves lives, and its free clinics and medicine services are well-known in the surrounding counties.

In reality, he was a ruthless killer and demon hunter, and the mastermind behind large-scale riots in many parts of Jiangnan.

Inside Baoan Hall.

In the dim light, several shadows were cast on the table, constantly twisting and swaying.

Xiao Qing's eyes were fierce, and the aura she exuded made her look more than 1.8 meters tall.

The Taoist priest had a kind face and an air of otherworldly wisdom, giving him the presence of a powerful figure.

Turtle's eyes were gloomy and lewd, and he maintained a constant state of vigilance.

Xu Xuan, seated at the head of the table, exuded an even more subtle aura, his eyes gleaming with an unfathomable light.

(End of this chapter)