"Haha, you young men are the most cunning, especially Sun Ce." Mr. Wang scolded with a smile, but kept silent about Li Yi's request just now.

When Li Yi saw Mr. Wang in front of him being so evasive, he walked to Mr. Wang and said with a smile: "Mr. Wang, is there anything else that makes you angry? Just say it, as long as it is reasonable, I will change it."

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Mr. Wang smiled, put down the hat on his head, picked up the tea bowl and took a sip, but said nothing.

Just when Sun Zhen was about to open his mouth to plead for Li Yi, he saw Mr. Wang's eyes became stern, so he had to watch from the side without saying anything.

"Mr. Wang, you came to apologize in person today, which means that the previous matter has come to an end. Although the boy has a rather naughty temper, he always does things with reason and has never done anything wrong. Why are you still so hesitant?" Li Yi asked, his tone a little bit.

urgent.

You must know that the scientific examination is coming soon. Although your knowledge has improved rapidly, the time is too short. If you have a good teacher to teach you at this time, you will get twice the result with half the effort, which will be much better.

"I have no prejudice against you. On the contrary, I think you are very extraordinary. I can see you accomplishing great things in the future." Although Mr. Wang was still drinking tea, his eyes became extremely deep.

"Then why don't you agree to my request and teach me? You are the master of the school, and it is your duty to teach students. I am devoted to learning. Isn't that bad?" Li Yi said.

"There is no distinction between teaching and learning. Naturally, I understand your request and know that you are sincerely interested in learning."

"In this case, let's make it simple. As long as Mr. Wang agrees to accept me, I will agree to any request." Li Yi started to talk about conditions.

"I am the teacher of the school. If you have any questions, just ask me. Conditions, do I need to negotiate terms with others when teaching?" Mr. Wang said angrily.

Seeing that the words between the two people started to have a sexual tone, Sun Ce stood up quickly and said, "Don't blame Mr. Wang. Li Yi speaks straightforwardly and is very eager to learn. That's why he took offense."

After Sun Ce said this, Li Yi also calmed down.

Just now he was a little anxious, so his words were a little abnormal. Now that he has woken up, of course he wants to apologize.

Thinking of this, he bowed and said: "My disciple was eager to learn just now, but my words were offensive. I hope Mr. Wang can forgive me."

Mr. Wang nodded, his expression calming down a little.

"Mr. Wang, the county examination is coming soon, but I am confused and urgently need the guidance of a famous teacher. But you also know that the teachers in the school are biased against me and will not teach me. Now that Mr. Wang is here, the disciple is really dedicated to

I hope Mr. Wang will teach me."

Li Yi has never been so frustrated, but knowledge is different from money and food. These Confucian scholars are the most stubborn, and there will be no good results if they use hard judgment.

Mr. Wang laughed and said: "I said, I am a teacher in the school, and it is my duty to teach you. My prejudice against you has been eliminated now. You don't have to worry. If you have any problems, just go to me and I will definitely solve it."

I’ll explain it to you carefully, isn’t that enough?”

Li Yi shook his head and said: "I know this. But I have a lot of procrastination in my homework, and it is difficult to improve in a short time to reach the level of passing the government examination. So I hope Mr. Wang can concentrate on teaching me after class. Disciples should study hard.

, live up to Mr. Wang’s teachings, and pass the government and college examinations when the time comes, and you can also bring face to Mr. Wang.”

These words were spoken with great confidence, which actually made Mr. Wang laugh.

But he still had some doubts in his heart.

If you accept Li Yi, the other students will definitely be jealous, and there will be trouble in the school. Your own reputation will be fine, but if the academic style is ruined and the students cannot study with peace of mind, it will be ruined.

Mr. Wang has experienced decades of ups and downs and has much more profound considerations about affairs. If he wants to value this influence, he cannot agree to Li Yi.

He couldn't do it for one person and influence dozens of people.

"I also know your talent, but this matter is of great importance."

"Mr. Wang, as a master, when you meet a student like Li Yi who has a photographic memory and is dedicated to studying, shouldn't you be more devoted to teaching him? You have already tested Li Yi's homework before, and you also know his talent. If you teach me attentively, within a few years, Li Yi will become an extraordinary scholar. Not only will he be able to pass the county and government examinations he is interested in, but also the subsequent college examinations. What's more, you will be able to teach a top scholar."

Sun Ce persuaded him eloquently. Although there were many exaggerations in his words, Li Yi's talent was indeed better than the average person. If he was carefully taught, it might be difficult to become the number one scholar, but it was not difficult to become the Jinshi.

Mr. Wang couldn't bear it after hearing this.

Li Yi and Sun Zhen repeatedly begged for mercy and devoted themselves to studying. Moreover, Li Yi was also very talented. It was just that he came from a poor background and only entered school at such a late age. If he had entered school when he was a child, he would not be called a scholar now, but at least he would be a scholar. A talented person who was the leader of childhood crimes.

But it was very difficult for Mr. Wang to disrupt the academic style of the school for Li Yi. Mr. Wang was hesitant and a little impatient.

Sun Ce saw this situation clearly, and immediately his face lit up, and he continued: "Mr. Wang, are you like the other gentlemen, who think that Li Yi comes from a poor family, and feel contempt in your heart, so you are so evasive?"

This label is a bit harsh. There are situations where you despise poor families, but you can't say it openly, otherwise you will become the target of public criticism. Besides, Mr. Wang is highly respected, so how could he be like this?

But the stakes were so high that Mr. Wang immediately said: "It's absolutely not the case. I don't accept Li Yi because of other reasons."

Other reasons?

Sun Ce thought for a while and asked: "Is it because of the opinions of the students in the school?"

Mr. Wang didn't say anything, which was equivalent to acquiescence.

In this way, everyone knew why Sun Zhen was silent and could not speak, otherwise he would be trying to persuade Mr. Wang to be immoral.

"Mr. Wang, do you know Fuguoshe?" Li Yi suddenly said.

"What Zizheng is talking about is Fuguoshe, which has become famous recently?" Mr. Wang didn't understand why Li Yi suddenly mentioned such a thing.

"That's true. I wonder if Mr. Wang knows Fu Guoshe?" Li Yi continued to ask.

"This old man has heard about it. I heard that they take it as their duty to help the country and the people, raise money and food to help the victims, build houses for the victims, and fight bullies. Everyone praises them, even the people of Gaoyang are full of praise." Wang Lao replied. road.

"Mr. Wang may not know that I am the leader of Fuguo Society and Sun Zhen is the prime minister. The purpose of assisting the country and bringing peace to the people is what we two have in mind," Li Yi said.

"It turns out it's you two. No wonder the students in the academy are talking a lot and paying so much attention to this folk society. But why are you talking about this? As I said before, even Sun Cerium knows the stakes. Don't you still want to give up?" Mr. Wang frowned.

"I wonder if Mr. Wang knows the situation before Fuguoshe?" Li Yi asked again.

Mr. Wang was a little confused and didn't understand why Li Yi mentioned this, but he still said: "I don't know this. Why do you mention this?"

Li Yi smiled, turned to look at Sun Cerium, and said: "Sun Cerium, you are the former leader of the society. Can you tell Mr. Wang what it was like before Fuguo Society?"

Sun Ce didn't understand why Li Yi was like this. Didn't he still want to become a disciple just now? Why did he mention these things now?

He said: "Before Fu Guoshe, most of them were classmates in the school, and 50% of the people in the school joined. At that time, we often gathered together to drink, write poems, and travel around. There was not much else."

Li Yi smiled and said, "Where are you going to drink?"

Hearing Li Yi's question, Sun Ce coughed a little awkwardly and said: "Well, to recite poetry correctly, it is better to be accompanied by a beautiful woman. We went to a brothel to drink."

"Then when you travel to the mountains and rivers, how many followers should you bring with you each time? What kind of things should you bring?" Li Yi asked again.

Sun Zhen thought of what he had done before and felt a little ashamed. He said in a low voice: "There are more than ten of us, usually with more than a hundred followers, including more than 20 grooms. There are three carriages carrying fine wine and food, and usually everyone is accompanied by a beautiful concubine.

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Drinking wine to fight is better to drink flower wine, traveling around mountains and rivers is better to be dissolute. Mr. Wang has only heard about the rotten life of scholars, but today he believes it.

"Li Yi, I know that the scholars are so drunk and dreamy, but isn't the place of the school to teach them to believe in the sages and cultivate themselves and govern the country!" Mr. Wang finally understood what Li Yi said.

"Mr. Wang, you may be thinking too simplistically. What I said is to tell you that what you said is fundamentally wrong. You think that reading the books of sages can help you know etiquette and be cunning. But in fact, most of the sages

They all work so hard to become officials in the imperial examination. Once they have some fame, traveling around and having sex is what they want to do. Now that the world is corrupt, they can live such a decadent life. When they do

I'm afraid I will just become a corrupt and mediocre official like many officials."

"Hahaha, what a bunch of nonsense. Scholars have been like this since ancient times. They love the mountains and rivers and visit the world. This is a wonderful thing. How come it turns into a decadent act when it comes to your mouth? You are also a member of the scholars, so

Being biased is not a good thing, right?" Mr. Wang's eyes narrowed, ready to have a serious debate with Li Yi.

"To admire the mountains and rivers, to visit the world?" Li Yi sneered: "In this dynasty, there are preferential treatment from the gentry. Scholars can be exempted from hard labor and exempted from taxes. What kind of preferential treatment is there? The expenses of the dynasty are not reduced, the responsibilities of the gentry are reduced, and the responsibilities of the common people are reduced.

As long as there are more, billions of people will cut their flesh and blood to feed the world. Now that the Ming Dynasty is in turmoil and troubled times are about to happen, these scholars have received preferential treatment for hundreds of years, why don't they stand up and make a living for the people now?"

Mr. Wang smiled without changing his expression: "The Ming Dynasty is now like a sick patient, and the only people who can bring the Ming Dynasty back to life are these scholars. The imperial examination is like a big wave, and it is inevitable that some people will rot.

, but most of them are talented people who have the world in mind."

"A talent with a mind for all people in the world?" Li Yi asked in a low voice with his eyes widened.

"Although you are born smart, you have a small mind." Wang Lao looked at Li Yi, his eyes did not show any anger, but said gently: "I know your thoughts. You saw that the world is about to be in chaos,

The scholars who have read poetry and books are decadent and corrupt. On the one hand, they have no thought of peace and quiet for the people, and on the other hand, they have no ambitions. They only know about having fun. But do you know that these scholars are the smartest people in the world, and the court gives them preferential treatment?

, it is to win over, not to coddle. As long as the new emperor ascends the throne, his close ministers and wise men, given time, these scholars will become the greatest help to stabilize the chaos of the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, we cannot just think about the surface, but must understand the root cause.

Start with the disease."

"So, this is not a disaster, but preferential treatment from the imperial court. As long as these scholars receive this preferential treatment, the imperial court will be stable, and the Ming Dynasty will also be stable. At most, there will be some disturbances. Hehe, you never thought that the royal family and the scholar-bureaucrats would share the same

This is how the world came to be. In fact, everyone is well aware of these results, but the yin and yang complement each other, support each other, and restrain each other. This is the Ming Dynasty, and this is the scholar."

Li Yi took a sip of tea and couldn't come back to his senses for a long time.

He originally thought that giving preferential treatment to officials and gentlemen was a bad thing, but he didn't expect that there was such a relationship.

The imperial power gave preferential treatment to the officials and gentry, and the officials and gentry supported the imperial power, supported each other, and took advantage of each other. This is the Ming Dynasty, and this is the guarantee for the continuation of the feudal dynasty. And if the court wants to maintain this status quo, it needs to win over the scholars, because the scholars will be the future.

Officials and gentry are the blood and energy of Ming Dynasty.

In fact, what shocked Li Yi the most was the confidence in Mr. Wang's words. It seemed to him that imperial power and officials and gentry were mutually beneficial, and that despite some twists and turns in the Ming Dynasty, everything would be stable in the end.

Regardless of whether it is northern or eastern captives, rebels or civil unrest, they are only temporary disasters and are far from being taken seriously.

In other words, the scholars of the Ming Dynasty are proud. The Han people's self-confidence and pride for thousands of years have not been defeated and defeated like the Qing Dynasty. They think that the Ming Dynasty is the center of the world, that the emperor is the only son of heaven and earth, and that they are barbarians.

The only place of etiquette in the world, this kind of confidence makes everyone not pay any attention to the crisis.

Li Yi couldn't help but ask: "Mr. Wang, this is a minor illness. So what do you think about Beilu and Houjin?"

Mr. Wang smiled silently and replied: "Beilu are just dogs in desolation, so they are nothing to worry about. As for Hou Jin, hehe, he is just a savage. He has established himself in Liaodong with his bloodthirsty ferocity. Although for the time being,

A climate is formed, but within a few years, it will naturally fall apart."
To be continued...