Emperor Wende denied Zhou Shi'an's point of view, but also acknowledged that Zhou Shi'an had great talent.
Emperor Wende encouraged Zhou Shi'an to finish writing the book.
But there is no plan to promote Zhou Shian.
"unrealistic!"
Such people are not suitable for high positions.
Lord Lu is very sorry.
Zhou Shian failed to seize such a good opportunity.
Zhou Shi'an suffered such a blow that he inevitably became depressed.
I took two days off and reflected in my room.
When Zhou Miao learned about this, he couldn't help but secretly visit to show his concern, but he didn't dare let Zhou Shi'an find out.
Lord Lu advised him, "I will give you a few more days off. Brother Zhou, why don't you go out and relax."
Zhou Shian also felt that he needed to go out for a walk.
I hired a rickshaw and didn't tell me the destination.
The driver simply took him to Xinmin County.
Xinmin County is bustling and has a lot of books to study. All your worries will disappear when you come here.
"Sir, we've arrived at Wenqing Bookstore. Would you like to go in and take a look?"
Zhou Shian came to his senses and gave the driver two cents, "Buy me a copy of the Great Zhou Life Show."
"Okay!"
The driver readily agreed.
After buying the newspaper, the driver continued to pull Zhou Shi'an along the way.
Finally, we went up the mountain and arrived at Shanhe Academy.
Zhou Shian was stunned, "Why are we here?"
"Your Excellency is a scholar, and I thought that Shanhe Academy might make you happier."
"You're thoughtful."
Zhou Shi'an got off the car and rewarded the driver.
The driver said to him, "I will be waiting for you at the door. I will be responsible for taking you back."
Zhou Shian nodded and walked into the gate of Shanhe Academy.
Shanhe Academy covers a large area and has a quiet environment.
The students in the academy are free and unrestrained.
How can you not be unrestrained if you keep streaking every few days?
The announcement of entrance examination results at the beginning of each month has become a regular event in Xinmin County.
On that day, people from all directions will flock to Xinmin County just to witness the students running naked.
Some people even traveled thousands of miles from faraway Lingnan to the capital just to watch streaking.
Xinmin County's naked streaking has obviously made it famous, stylish and distinctive.
Zhou Shi'an walked on the campus, and from time to time students passed by and nodded and smiled at him.
The students thought he was a teacher at the academy and would even call out, "Hello, sir!"
Zhou Shian felt a little uneasy.
It's not because his talent and knowledge don't make him worthy of being a teacher, but because he's worried that his identity will be exposed and he'll be accused of impersonating a teacher at the academy, which would be embarrassing.
However, no one in the academy asked about his identity.
He could wander around the academy freely, without any restrictions or disturbances.
Beside the school field, students were playing Cuju, and they were shouting all day long.
In the school field next door, people are playing polo.
The riding skills are superb and everyone can perform various tricks on horseback.
There was a bang from the distant hilltop.
It seemed like something exploded and thick smoke came out.
Zhou Shian was shocked.
However, the students are not surprised.
"It must be those guys who claim to be descendants of the Mohist school, conducting experiments."
"Don't worry about them."
I'm used to it from bombing every day.
It's just like there are people running naked in the academy every day, and we're used to it.
Speaking of streaking, Zhou Shian saw several students walking past him with their chests exposed.
"Those Taoist people are coming out to cool down again."
"Cooling?"
"Wushisan, you know. After taking Wushisan, your body will get hot and you need to dissipate the heat."
"Why does the academy allow students to take Wushisan?"
"Of course the academy doesn't allow them to take the Five Stones Powder. But they can't stop a bunch of fearless people who are using it as an experiment to verify the effectiveness of the Five Stones Powder."
"That's ridiculous!"
"It's not ridiculous at all. They first tried Wu Shi San on poultry, and it's been confirmed that Wu Shi San can kill poultry. Now they're testing it on humans, and if they take an overdose, there will definitely be problems. Only with solid evidence can we convince others and improve the formula to make Wu Shi San harmless."
"Aren't you afraid of someone dying?"
"They've been controlling the dosage for several years, and we haven't heard of any fatalities."
Zhou Shian was truly enlightened.
Shanhe Academy is so special.
"From what I see, everyone doesn't seem to be worried about the imperial examination?"
"Hahaha...a balance between work and rest. Besides, not everyone can pass the imperial examinations."
"If I can't take the imperial examinations, why should I study?"
"Who says you have to pass the Juren or Jinshi exams before you can study? Old sir, your idea is too old-fashioned. For someone like me, I have the title of Xiucai, but I can't hope to become a Juren. I know my own abilities. I won't waste my time taking the Juren exam. I can choose a subject that interests me, learn the skills, and then I can do whatever I want in the future."
"So what subjects did you study?"
"I studied divination, so I can work in the Ministry of Revenue without taking the imperial examination."
"Without any honors, you can only be a minor official."
"A clerk is a clerk, there's nothing wrong with that. Old sir, what do you think of my background? To be honest, I'm just a poor farmer's son. My family has already emptied out their savings to support my studies. If I stayed in my hometown, do you think I would have the chance to work as a clerk in the Ministry of Revenue? I'm afraid I wouldn't even be able to reach the door of the Ministry of Revenue. Studying at Shanhe Academy doesn't cost a penny, and I can actually save money. After graduation, I can work in the Ministry of Revenue. What else can I not be satisfied with?"
The words may be rough, but the truth is there.
Zhou Shian thought of the book he had half written.
Chance!
The most important thing is always opportunity.
Shanhe Academy attracts many students because it provides them with a variety of opportunities.
If you want to take the imperial examination, work hard.
If you don't want to take the imperial examination, the academy has other subjects to choose from.
After studying all the subjects, you can earn a job and make a living.
No wonder the students of Shanhe Academy seem more confident, more open-minded, more unrestrained, and more wild and bold than the students of the Imperial College.
Zhou Shi'an was holding the latest issue of "Shanhe Academy News" in his hand. The words used in the article were so sharp and bold that even Zhou Shi'an was shocked.
Fortunately, the "Shanhe Academy Newspaper" is not published to the public, otherwise it would have been banned by the Newspaper Bureau long ago.
After walking around the academy, Zhou Shian prepared to go back.
"Excuse me, is this Mr. Zhou?"
Someone blocked his way.
Zhou Shi'an looked at the newcomer and said calmly, "I am Zhou Shi'an."
The visitor smiled and said, "My wife would like you to have a cup of tea."
"Who is your wife? Do I know her?"
"Sir, you once met my wife."
Zhou Shian suddenly came back to his senses, "Could it be that your wife is the Princess of Qin?"
The visitor smiled but said nothing.
Zhou Shian thought for a moment and said, "Please lead the way."
"Mr. Zhou, please come this way."
The servant invited Zhou Shi'an to the villa in the back mountain.
The big guard dog is still the same one, and it plays with Niu Niu and Ge'er with great patience.
Gu Jiu waited in the tea room for a long time and brewed tea himself.
"It is a great honor to have such a distinguished guest here!"
Gu Jiu smiled and invited Zhou Shian to sit down and have tea.
Sitting on the floor, holding a cup of fragrant tea, such a leisurely afternoon is very pleasant.
"Madam, do you know my whereabouts?"
Zhou Shian spoke frankly and almost asked directly whether someone was sent to follow him.
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "I heard from the servants that there was an old man wandering around the academy who looked like Mr. Zhou. I sent someone to the academy to confirm. If it is really Mr. Zhou, please invite him for a cup of tea. If not, there is no need to alarm him. I didn't expect to be so lucky today and be able to invite Mr. Zhou for tea."
"This is what I should say. I'm lucky enough to be able to drink tea brewed by the princess herself."
"If you like, you may sit for a while."
"It is better to obey than to be respectful."
"What do you think of Shanhe Academy, sir?"
Zhou Shian asked bluntly, "Does the princess want to recruit me?"
Gu Jiu pursed his lips and smiled, "I heard that you are writing a book. I wonder what it is about? Would you consider Wenqing Bookstore to publish it for you?"
Zhou Shian laughed heartily, "Is the princess really interested in my book?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "I'd like to hear the details."
Zhou Shian said calmly: "I am writing about the four seas and the universe."
"Oh? What aspect?"
"The secret of success in the world."
Gu Jiu laughed out loud, "I wonder when I can read your masterpiece?"
"Princess, aren't you afraid that after the book is published, the world will see through the true nature of the world?"
Gu Jiu laughed. "The Four Seas and the World have always been there. Those who can see through it can see through it even without Mr.'s masterpiece. Those who can't see through it, even after reading Mr.'s book, will still not change anything. I am very happy to publish this book for you, as it can also make the Four Seas and the World famous."
"The princess is indeed not bound by formalities."
Gu Jiu asked with a smile: "Sir, would you like to teach at the academy? The door of the academy is always open to you."
Zhou Shian laughed, "The princess still hasn't given up."
Gu Jiu said, "Because I know that officialdom is not suitable for you, sir. You are an idealist, not a speculator. Officialdom is full of petty intrigues and deceit. The longer you stay in it, the more suffocated you become. Only Shanhe Academy is your home. Here, you can teach freely and write freely. This is your ideal kingdom. Don't you want to write a book that reveals the secrets of officialdom?"
Zhou Shian narrowed his eyes.
"The princess is also a vested interest. Why do you encourage me to reveal the secrets of the officialdom? What benefits does it bring to the princess?"
Gu Jiu tapped the table lightly. "Because our era, this world, the entire universe, needs a variety of different voices, not just one."
Zhou Shian frowned.
Gu Jiu continued to persuade him, "I hope that one day, you can make your own voice heard, a voice that resounds. Even if it can't awaken the world, at least it can let future generations know that we live in an era where different voices exist. This is an open and inclusive era, where the people are prosperous and the country is strong, and all nations come to pay tribute. This is the Celestial Empire."
A rich people and a strong country?
All nations come to pay tribute?
The Celestial Empire?
It was like a heavy hammer hitting Zhou Shian's heart.
His face flushed, and for a moment he didn't know how to react.
Gu Jiu added, "Changing an era requires more than just being an official. Writing books and spreading knowledge and wisdom can also change an era. Serving as an official can benefit the people of a region. Writing books and articles can influence generations of people. Thousands of years from now, future generations may not remember Zhou Shi'an the official, but they will definitely remember Zhou Shi'an the thinker."
"thinker?"
"Yes! Thinker Zhou Shi'an!"
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