Young Master Gao? Call me Little Grand Secretary!

When Gao Zhao returned to the dormitory, he found that the students had not only not dispersed, but had gathered in greater numbers. There was no room left in the dormitory, so they all came to the courtyard to argue.

"Don't try to apply Xunzi's arguments to the present day. Mencius said that a true king will emerge every five hundred years, let alone a thousand!"

"Indeed, the world changes. Today is different from the Warring States period. How can the ancient teachings govern today's world? We should now take the new teachings of Wang Anshi as our standard, emphasizing both righteousness and profit, for this is the right path!"

"The right path? It's nothing more than the same old story of public justice and private gain. Let me ask you, Grand Tutor Cai, is it public justice or private gain that you appointed your former subordinate Wei Bochu to be in charge of the monopoly, and then paid him a million strings of cash to obtain the position of Attendant-in-Waiting of the Imperial Library?"

……

Gao Zhao overheard twice and quickly slipped away. These people were really bold! They dared to say anything!

He didn't dare listen to a single word!

However, what they said wasn't entirely unreasonable; the recent change in salt prices had caused immense suffering, and his uncle was one of the victims...

Sigh, this kind of money-making method that is almost like plunder has nothing to do with righteousness!

But Grand Tutor Cai was clearly acting for the country and for justice; he only took a small bribe himself…

You can't say he's not righteous!

No wonder this thing is so hard to identify!

Gao Zhao returned to his room and looked at his panel, lost in thought. It had been several days, and he had only managed to gain a few points of gratitude from Qin Hui and Fan Tong.

If this pace continues, it will take forever for him to grow into a 1.2-foot-tall man!

Gao Zhao, oh Gao Zhao! You've really become complacent these days!

We must stay true to ourselves!

Don't be misled by what's in books!

What's the use of these things? They're just for showing off!

But being physically strong can make you look tough!

We must be able to distinguish which is more important and which is less important, and we must not be misled by the words of sages and lose our true selves!

With this thought in mind, Gao Zhao suddenly understood and stopped worrying. He realized that studying the classics would make him appear knowledgeable, which would not only be beneficial for showing off but also for being forced to show off.

Women of taste prefer men of learning. Although I have a small, hidden treasure on me, I can't just show it off to anyone!

Women are often shallow, so I can only attract them with my knowledge first, and then let them see my inner qualities!

However, these things are just for learning; you must not get too caught up in studying. You should focus on improving your physical fitness!

Therefore, we must do good deeds and move the world!

Although we are now trapped in Biyong, Biyong is not without poor students!

Let alone poor students like Qin Hui who came from humble backgrounds and did not receive subsidies from the Imperial Academy, even students who were registered at the Imperial Academy could only be exempted from food and lodging. Other expenses such as writing materials, medical treatment, and even travel and social engagements all required money. Therefore, there were still many poor people!

But where am I supposed to find these poor people? I can't just go and ask them one by one, can I?

He thought for a moment and decided that he should go and find Chen Dong. Although Old Chen had not been in Biyong for long, he was very famous and had made more connections than him. Maybe he could find him!

The more he thought about it, the more reliable it seemed. He immediately got up and walked out. When he stepped out of the dormitory, the number of students outside had increased rather than decreased, and the topics of their debate were becoming more and more heated!

One by one, their faces flushed and necks red, they had already listed Cai Jing's crimes...

Don't stay here for long!

Without saying a word, Gao Zhao hurriedly left this place of trouble!

Cai Jing implemented the new laws not only because he himself held absolute power in the court, but also because the Imperial Academy was his ideological stronghold, which he could not afford to lose!

If things go wrong here and everyone starts criticizing him, Cai Jing will definitely explode!

Gao Zhao suddenly stopped, a vague sense of unease creeping over him; it seemed he was the one who had started this conversation…

This is insane...

Grand Tutor Cai, please don't misunderstand, I am a loyal subject of the Song Dynasty!

But it shouldn't cause such a big mess. I was just saying it casually, so even if something goes wrong, it won't be my fault... right?

Gao Zhao left the dormitory and headed towards Chen Dong's quarters. He had only gone halfway when he encountered Chen Dong and a group of people walking towards him. He hurriedly went up to them and called out, "Brother Shaoyang!"

Upon seeing him, Chen Dong beamed with joy and said with a smile, "Brother Gao, I heard that your dormitory is currently holding a debate on righteousness versus profit? I was just about to go and listen!"

Gao Zhao: "..."

Damn, has this news spread this far? The Imperial Academy should probably take action to control it by now!

"Brother Shaoyang, it is indeed true, but I have something more important to discuss with you now!"

"Then let's talk as we walk!" Chen Dong looked ahead and smiled, "I think this debate is very meaningful!"

"Brother Shaoyang, you are mistaken," Gao Zhao said sternly. "Master Hengqu once said that we scholars should establish a moral compass for Heaven and Earth, secure a livelihood for the people, continue the lost learning of the past sages, and usher in an era of peace for all generations! If we Confucian scholars are obsessed with idle talk and verbal disputes, what benefit will it bring to the country? What benefit will it bring to the people of the world?"

Chen Dong was slightly taken aback, then said seriously, "Brother Gao is right. May I ask what brings you here?"

"Ah, that's more like it! As the old saying goes, doing is worse than talking..."

"Isn't silence better than a hundred words?"

"Don't worry about the details!" Gao Zhao waved his hand and continued, "What you told me about doing good deeds last time really touched me, so I'm now preparing to put my words into action and do some good deeds. What do you think?"

"That's certainly a good thing!" Chen Dong's eyes lit up, and he was secretly delighted. It seemed that his previous preaching had been effective. Guiding people towards goodness is of utmost importance. He immediately forgot about participating in the debate and hurriedly asked, "What good deed does my virtuous brother wish to do?"

"Doing good deeds doesn't have to be far-reaching; we can start right now!" Gao Zhao said solemnly, "I want to help my classmates in Biyong who are struggling to make ends meet!"

Chen Dong frowned slightly and said, "The students of Biyong are provided with food and lodging by the imperial court. Even if their lives are a bit frugal, they will have no worries about food and clothing. Moreover, Biyong also provides work opportunities. As long as you are willing to work hard, you can still earn money!"

"Huh?" Gao Zhao was surprised, not expecting that Biyong had blocked his path. He smiled wryly and said, "So, no one needs my help?"

Chen Dong said seriously, "The saying goes, 'Help in an emergency, not in a life of poverty.' I think that if Brother Gao is going to help someone, he should help those who truly need it. As for those who are lazy and unwilling to work, it's better not to help them!"

This really struck a chord with Gao Zhao. He didn't care about being in a hurry or being poor; what he cared about was who could contribute gratitude points to him!

Between the two, it's clear that those who urgently need money are more likely to contribute gratitude points!

There are some strange people in this world; they can endure the hardships of life, but they can't stand the exhaustion of work!

"Brother Shaoyang is right. However, I am a low-key person who doesn't like to show off. I only want to help people quietly and don't want to become famous, so it's not easy for me to encounter such people. I would appreciate it if Brother Shaoyang could keep an eye out for me!"

"Brother, your righteousness is truly admirable!" Chen Dong exclaimed with deep respect.

While Gao Zhao was racking his brains to earn gratitude points, Lin Chong was also in a dilemma.