Only after unifying the world did I realize that immortals existed in this world.

The old man took a sip of tea and said to Xie Cangrong with an annoyance, "His Majesty has appointed me to teach. Isn't he afraid that I'll just become a bunch of pedantic people like myself?"

The teacher is angry.

After all, their differences have always existed.

However, Xie Cangrong's eyes crinkled into a smile, his expression unchanged: "Teacher, please don't underestimate yourself. The master leads you through the door, but the cultivation is up to you. Me, Liu Qing, Qi Qing... haven't we all become pillars of our dynasty and forged our own paths under your guidance?"

The unpleasantness between teachers and students largely stems from deviations in their pursuit of goals.

The purpose of a master imparting knowledge is to pass it on. You can have your own ideas, but you cannot change the core principles.

My master taught me Cantonese cuisine, so you can't just keep putting in a bunch of chili peppers.

Liu Bingxuan was like that, Qi Xiu was like that, and so was Ji Qu… Cui Che taught these people to read and write, and taught them principles. It is true that they all achieved success and fame, but they all deviated from the path that Cui Che pursued.

Even Xie Cangrong's motives weren't pure from the start.

She is truly intelligent, and she is also truly infuriating.

Cui Che had no idea what Xie Cangrong had learned from him.

Therefore, the old man liked Song Zhaowen the most, because only Song Zhaowen was the true successor to his mantle. Their ideas, political aspirations, and personalities were the same.

"you……"

The old man's breathing became heavier upon hearing this, and he even forgot to use the honorific "Your Majesty," glaring fiercely at Xie Cangrong. Why bring up something so inappropriate? The old man will be driven to his death by this brat's words sooner or later.

Just as the old man was about to turn red, Xie Cangrong said with a smile, "How can you call me pedantic, teacher? Song Qing has truly inherited your teachings and is also a pillar of our dynasty."

"Did the humerus throw him out on a long voyage?"

"Doesn't the teacher know? Because I only trust him, that's why I entrusted him with the Divine Martial Ship, which cost billions of dollars of the Great Xia's national strength."

Cui Cheol was just saying that out of anger.

He sighed: "His Majesty always has a way of persuading others."

Even he, as a teacher, couldn't win an argument with him.

Xie Cangrong simply smiled and said, "Because the student is right."

What's the point of right or wrong?

Cui Che shook his head and asked, "What does Your Majesty intend to do? What assistance is required from me?"

Xie Cangrong looked at the old man and said earnestly, "Teacher is old and it is inconvenient for you to travel around. You are still in the Imperial Academy, so I can just borrow your name. All the scholars in the world are your students."

"Now that cultivators have appeared, I have learned that the essence of cultivation lies in cultivating the mind. However, I do not agree with the path pursued by cultivators. Thoughts can carry the path, and I hope that you can forge your own path—a path of literature, a path of reading, a path of righteousness, a path to governing the country and bringing peace to the world."

"I suppose that's what teachers are striving for too."

If Xie Cangrong's speculation is correct, then the core strength of the Great Xia cultivators may not lie in the ingenuity of Gong Qiao, nor in the legalists like Qi Xiu.

Their numbers are small, and they all have their limitations.

Gong Qiao's path excels in invention and construction, and is particularly suited for supporting scientific research from behind the scenes. However, it demands high personal qualities. Such talent is extremely rare and not suitable for direct combat.

Qi Xiu's way relies on rules, emphasizes defense, and focuses on striking after the opponent has acted. Only when the other party violates the law can they use the law to detain or imprison people. They are more suitable for maintaining order in Daxia.

As for Liu Bingxuan, there's no need to say more; he simply walks his own path.

The backbone of the Great Xia should be Confucian scholars and military warriors.

Historical development always has its inevitability, and rulers will eventually discover that the system of rites and rituals is most suitable for maintaining ideological control.

Although there was no such thing as "dismissing all other schools of thought and exclusively honoring Confucianism" in this world, Confucianism has become the mainstream of literature and thought in the world today through a series of policies supported by various monarchs throughout history.

Xie Cangrong had no intention of judging the right or wrong, good or bad of the matter; all he could do was make the most appropriate decision based on the current conditions.

Occupying the mainstream of thought, it can certainly develop into a force.

So he came to the Imperial Academy.

Cui Che was a great Confucian scholar of his time, with countless students and teachers, and was respected by many scholars. Perhaps he could serve as a guide for the path of Confucianism.

"The path of a scholar is one of noble character and righteous spirit..."

Upon hearing this, Cui Che frowned slightly and murmured softly.

An invisible breeze gently wafted into the elegant study, where the old man leaned back in his chair, seemingly hearing the clear sound of reading aloud.

What cultivators pursue, what Xie Cangrong pursues...

Thoughts flowed through my mind, and countless pieces of wisdom and knowledge surged within me.

After an unknown amount of time, he let out a soft breath, his old eyes gleaming, and looked at Xie Cangrong again: "Very well! Since it is His Majesty's request, this old man will obey."

Xie Cangrong smiled and said, "Teacher, please don't say that. You're making me feel bad."

The old man just rolled his eyes at him and didn't bother to say anything more.

Xie Cangrong continued, "After the sacrificial ceremony, if the experiment in the special district of the capital is successful, local academies will gradually be built in a few years. In addition to teaching Confucianism and etiquette, they will also incorporate legal principles, science, mathematics, and even a series of knowledge such as cultivator formations, herbs, and weapon crafting, and will be included in the scope of the imperial examinations..."

Confucian scholars alone are certainly not enough; otherwise, they would be following the path of cultivators.

Compulsory education is not just about ideology and politics.

The Great Xia should also try its best to stimulate the talents of its people from multiple perspectives and focus on their cultivation.

Xie Cangrong shared his vision for the future development of education and talent cultivation in Daxia with the old man, and added at the end, "This is not something that can be accomplished overnight; it will require countless years. What I have described today is just a rough outline of the development direction proposed by the students. What do you think, teacher?"

A leader must have a long-term vision. These are just macro-level development directions. These ideas will not be completed in a short time. They are just things I've discussed with my teacher.

This monarch was bold, eccentric, and full of creativity.

Listening to his wild ideas and unimaginable future, the conservative and pedantic old scholar was speechless for a moment. He just looked at Xie Cangrong and said softly, "You are walking a path that will go down in history."

He couldn't offer any evaluation, so he simply lifted his aged body and walked alongside this brave man.

If these ideas cannot be realized, it is not Xie Cangrong's fault.

Xie Cangrong shrugged: "Being an emperor would have already earned me a place in history; let future generations judge my merits and demerits."

His gaze fell upon his mentor's deeply lined face, and his voice held a profound meaning: "Teacher, the road ahead for Great Xia is long, and the transformation is still far off! You must live longer, so that you can leave your mark on history alongside your students!"

"Hehe~"

Therefore, this student is really hard to understand...