After hearing what Wang Linsheng said, everyone nodded, thinking that what he said made sense.
The scholar surnamed Qi said loudly, "Brother Wang, what you said makes sense. If we just sit back and do nothing at this moment, we are not worthy of being scholars!"
"Read the books of sages, do things that are upright, today is the day for us to come to the fore!"
"Yes, it's time for our generation to come to the fore!" Everyone echoed.
The atmosphere was immediately set off, and the atmosphere in the entire restaurant became even more lively. Everyone drank the wine in their glasses, smashed their glasses, turned around and walked downstairs.
Coming downstairs, Wang Linsheng placed a silver ingot on the counter and said with a smile, "Boss, no need to change. We are going to do big things, and we won't need this money anymore."
"Brother Wang is so righteous!" Everyone laughed and echoed.
But in a place where no one could see, Wang Linsheng tapped his fingers lightly on the table three times.
The female shopkeeper nodded slowly.
The two looked at each other quickly before Wang Linsheng turned and left.
The group of people walked out of the tavern in a mighty procession.
At this time, the waiter came up to the female shopkeeper and said, "Shopkeeper?"
"Go and report that these people have left. They should have gone to Shoushan Academy." The female shopkeeper said, "Also, send someone to keep an eye on them. If anything happens, report back immediately."
"Okay, boss." The waiter agreed and turned to walk outside.
At the same time, similar scenes were happening in various places in the capital.
Countless scholars began to gather and quickly flocked to Shoushan Academy.
For a moment, the capital was shaken, and it seemed that all the scholars were moved.
At this moment, the news also reached Shoushan Academy, and the first group of people had arrived.
After receiving the report from his subordinates, Zhong Yuzheng was excited and looked very relieved. He turned to look at Ruan Dacheng and said with a smile, "As expected, there are still many upright scholars in this world!"
Ruan Dacheng glanced at Zhong Yuzheng and agreed with a smile, "We are all people who read the books of sages, so we should follow the way of sages."
But Ruan Dacheng cursed in his heart: What's going on? Who's behind this? What are these scholars doing here at this time?
Seeing that the matter was about to be resolved, it was really stupid for these people to come here now. Don't they know that doing so will only anger the court?
Judging from the current emperor's style of doing things, he is not the kind of person who can be threatened. If there is a real falling out, then everything will be messed up, and there will be no need to think about the reform of the academy.
What will we do when that time comes?
Cui Chengxiu, who was in charge of this matter, would be completely ruined. And what about me?
You will definitely suffer the consequences and may even end up in disgrace.
Ruan Dacheng can only place his hopes on Cui Chengxiu now, hoping that he can negotiate with His Majesty.
"But Senior Zhong, what should we do about this?" Ruan Dacheng said hesitantly, "All the scholars are gathering here now. If something goes wrong, I'm afraid we won't be able to explain it."
Zhong Yuzheng pondered for a moment, nodded and said, "You make sense."
His excitement had subsided by now, and he began to worry.
With so many people here, who knows what might happen?
If something really happens, he won't be able to explain it.
"Let them in," Ruan Dacheng said. "Senior Zhong should go out and leave them alone. We can express our opinions, but we can't make a scene. Furthermore, if someone with ulterior motives were to use it to accuse Senior Zhong of gathering students to cause trouble, it would give them a handle. At that point, a good thing could turn into a bad thing."
Hearing Ruan Dacheng's words, Zhong Yuzheng nodded repeatedly.
Looking at Ruan Dacheng with great admiration, Zhong Yuzheng said with emotion: "Thank goodness you are here. If you weren't here, I would be at a loss. We will go right away, right away!"
The two of them hurried out.
More and more students are gathering outside.
Standing in the front was a young scholar, who was speaking passionately.
Seeing Zhong Yuzheng and Ruan Dacheng coming out, the young man hurried over, smiled, bowed, and said, "I am Wang Linsheng, your student, and I am honored to meet you, Senior Zhong."
Zhong Yu was looking at Wang Linsheng, and he smiled as he helped him up and said, "Get up, get up."
After Wang Linsheng stood up, Zhong Yuzheng said seriously, "What are you doing here?"
"We've come here because we heard someone at the imperial court was actually admonishing academies for not teaching the teachings of the sages or the teachings of Confucius. This is truly against the will of heaven and an insult to all scholars! It's a heinous crime!"
"Some actually say they want to teach the Mohist way, and others say they want to teach the Legalist way. How can they be compared with my Confucianism?"
"I think these people have ulterior motives. Their intentions are unclear, their intentions are unclear, and they are simply plotting something sinister!"
"We heard that Senior Zhong adheres to the teachings of a sage. As long as the court disagrees, Shoushan Academy will not agree to reform the academy. Senior Zhong is truly a role model for our generation of scholars! We are here in righteous indignation to support Senior Zhong!"
"We want to let the people in the court see, let His Majesty know, what we scholars are thinking. Let those scoundrels have nowhere to hide! Senior Zhong, we support you!"
Wang Linsheng had a loud voice, and many people around him could hear what he shouted.
The scholars behind him were also excited at this time, shouting loudly: "Senior Zhong, we support you!"
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