Cheng Yao said this with a sense of loss, and then continued: "I have studied Confucianism for decades, and I also know the stubbornness of Confucian scholars. In the past few decades, there were some great scholars who never convinced them of Confucianism, but when I put the sword on their necks, they had to bow their heads.

It was at this time that I finally understood a truth: Confucianism might earn respect in peacetime, but in troubled times, how many powerful warriors would listen to so-called great principles? This world has always been a world where the strong prey on the weak, and only powerful military force can truly command people's awe.

From this perspective, the Wei royal family possesses countless powerful techniques that can rapidly enhance the strength of the Wei royal family and the palace warriors. Cheng doesn't believe that once Wei becomes powerful, it won't have the idea of ​​unifying the Shengwu Continent?"

Chu Zhenglin admired Cheng Yao, the wise man, more and more. Although he was also a Confucian scholar, he did not have the old-fashioned ideas of those Confucian scholars on the Shengwu Continent. He could see the situation clearly and did not have any prejudice against warriors.

Chu Zhenglin said, "Mr. Cheng is indeed very insightful. His Majesty once said something to the royal family of our Wei State that I find quite reasonable. He also explained in great detail the relationship between Confucianism and martial arts."

Cheng Yao said with great interest, "Since the conclusion given by His Majesty the Emperor of Wei must be very reasonable, please let me know, Your Highness."

Chu Zhenglin said, "Your Majesty once said: The purpose of studying Confucianism is to be able to talk to fools calmly, while the purpose of studying martial arts is to enable fools to listen to you calmly."

Cheng Yao was stunned by such a simple and profound statement. He then laughed heartily and said, "This statement is truly brilliant. His Majesty the Emperor of Wei is truly a man of great courage and wisdom. Only a truly powerful person would have the confidence to say such a thing.

This sentence also answered the doubts in Cheng's mind. Cheng had been thinking about a question before, which was why the State of Wei wanted to carry out educational reforms and include martial arts in the scope of examinations.

Now Cheng knows that His Majesty has had the ambition to unify the Shengwu Continent from the very beginning, and the reforms of Wei State are also to adapt to the new situation after the unification of the Shengwu Continent.

It seems Cheng was right to join the Wei Kingdom. In troubled times, only by following the strong can one preserve oneself and seek development.

Chu Zhenglin also smiled and said: "It is good that Cheng Daru can figure this out. I believe that Cheng Daru will be able to achieve better development in Wei State, and Julu Academy will be able to continue to be passed down with the support of Wei State.

Of course, our Wei Kingdom will not treat Cheng Daru and Julu Academy unfairly. As long as Cheng Daru and Julu Academy can serve the Wei Kingdom wholeheartedly, then the Wei Kingdom will definitely give Cheng Daru and Julu Academy the status and treatment they deserve."

Cheng Yao clasped his fists and said, "Thank you very much, Your Highness. I will definitely do my best to serve the State of Wei."

After the two drank and talked about various interesting things on the Shengwu Continent, it was almost dawn. Since they were both warriors, and Cheng Yao was a master-level warrior, they did not feel tired after a night without rest. Instead, they were very energetic.

Cheng Yao arranged for someone to return to Julu Academy to inform his eighty-year-old father to preside over the relocation of the Julu Academy headquarters. Cheng Yao also suggested that Chu Zhenglin take him to visit and study at the Royal Academy and Weiwu Academy so that Julu Academy could better integrate into the Wei education system after moving to Wei.

Chu Zhenglin certainly wouldn't refuse such a request. Cheng Yao was now considered a member of the Wei Kingdom, so he should satisfy such a simple request. Furthermore, Julu Academy would be an important part of the Wei Kingdom's education system in the future. By letting Cheng Yao understand the Wei Kingdom's educational model, Julu Academy wouldn't go astray when it opened a school in Wei.

After seeing the teaching methods of the Royal Academy and Weiwu Academy, Cheng Yao was very impressed that the Emperor of Wei could come up with such advanced educational concepts. The students in the two academies not only learned Confucian ideas about governing a country, but also strengthened their bodies. If they had a talent for martial arts, they would also learn martial arts.

Even military tactics and agricultural knowledge required systematic study and mastery. This wasn't about cultivating scholars; it was clearly about nurturing aspiring statesmen. In contrast, other countries on the Shengwu Continent, while offering imperial examinations, only tested Confucian scholarship. Even when they did test statecraft, the examinations lacked systematicity and comprehensiveness.

If the State of Wei cannot unify the Shengwu Continent after a few years when these outstanding students have created a new era of prosperity, then it can only be said that the emperor of Wei is too unambitious.

Cheng Yao said to Chu Zhenglin, "Prince Chu, I now understand why His Majesty of Wei is carrying out educational reforms and including both Confucianism and martial arts in the examinations. This kind of education can cultivate both learned people and powerful warriors. How can such a country not be strong?"

No matter how much others said it, it wasn't as shocking as witnessing it with his own eyes. Cheng Yao hadn't imagined that the Wei Kingdom truly provided a comprehensive education for its students. Even though Cheng Yao had discussed Wei's educational philosophy with Chu Zhenglin in the Royal Daily, his subconscious pride as a Confucian scholar convinced him that Wei would never abandon Confucianism.

Although Confucianism was also studied in Wei’s universities, students only learned some basic ideas on governing a country and the moral concepts of benevolence, righteousness, integrity and shame. The rest of the time was spent on practical skills such as martial arts, military tactics, and agriculture.

Chu Zhenglin smiled and nodded. He was full of confidence in the future of Wei. Chu Zhenglin knew that under the leadership of His Majesty, Wei would surely be able to unify the Shengwu Continent in the near future.

While Chu Zhenglin and Cheng Yao were coordinating and communicating about the relocation of the main campus of Julu Academy, Chu Fan, who was happily enjoying himself in the palace, finally began to deal with the sign-in reward he received last month. However, Chu Fan really had not decided whether to hand over this item to the court of Wei.

Chu Fan felt very amused when he saw the design drawings of the hydroelectric power station lying in the system space, which were as numerous as a library.

His world hadn't even begun the First Industrial Revolution, yet the system had given him such advanced technological blueprints. The Wei Kingdom had barely even developed steam locomotives, so building a hydroelectric power station was undoubtedly a pipe dream.

Whether it is the building materials or the turbine generators used for power generation, it is difficult for the Wei Ministry of Works to produce them now. Moreover, the Ministry of Works also has to build steam locomotives and weapons and armor, so it does not have so much time to research this thing.

Chu Fan could only smile helplessly and let these drawings continue to lie in the system space, waiting for the right opportunity.