Guo Jia nodded slightly, and the two began their second round of competition.
As expected, Guo Jia lost again.
This time, however, he lasted fifty rounds before finally being checkmated by Lu Li.
The third set, the fourth set, the fifth set...
Guo Jia suffered repeated defeats, his expression grew increasingly grave, and sweat even beaded on his forehead, yet he still refused to give up.
Seeing this, Lu Li sighed inwardly. Guo Jia's perseverance was indeed admirable; anyone else would have given up long ago.
Finally, in the seventh game, Guo Jia and Lu Li managed to draw.
"Haha...!" Guo Jia was overjoyed, his whole body trembling with excitement.
Lu Li laughed and said, "Fengxiao is amazing. He only used seven games to draw with me."
Guo Jia felt ashamed upon hearing this; he had been so arrogant just moments before, but now he had contradicted himself.
"Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Lu," Guo Jia said respectfully, bowing.
The other students looked at Lu Li with even greater admiration; this was a true master!
Lu Li smiled faintly. Although Guo Jia was arrogant and conceited, he would sincerely respect someone who was more capable than him.
"Mr. Lu, thank you very much for your guidance today. We have benefited greatly from it," Xi Zhicai said, bowing in gratitude.
Lu Li waved his hand slightly and said, "These are just the basics, not enough to be considered guidance, and they are nothing special."
At this moment, Guo Jia suddenly cupped his hands and bowed deeply to Lu Li.
“Mr. Lu, I was arrogant and ignorant of etiquette. Please forgive me!” Guo Jia said, bowing deeply, his attitude extremely sincere.
Lu Li smiled and said, "Since you already understand this principle, I don't need to say anything more. However, I hope you will guard against arrogance and impetuosity in the future, and know that there are always people more capable than you, and there is always something beyond your understanding."
"Thank you, sir. I will certainly follow your teachings." Guo Jia said solemnly.
At this moment, Sima Hui asked with a smile, "Is there anyone else who would like to learn from me?"
The students looked at each other and thought, "Just kidding. Even Guo Jia was convinced, so what do they have to disagree with?"
From the moment Lu Li composed that poem, these students were already completely convinced of his talent and respect.
"In that case, Lu Li will be my teacher at Yingchuan Academy from now on, and you should all treat him with the respect due to a teacher!" Sima Hui announced loudly.
Upon hearing Sima Hui's decision, the students immediately shouted, "Teacher, please accept our bow!"
Everyone clasped their hands and bowed deeply in a respectful gesture.
"Please don't stand on ceremony, everyone. Let's encourage each other in the future."
The students stood up straight, their faces beaming with joy. Mr. Lu had become their teacher. Wouldn't they be able to ask him for advice anytime in the future?
"Alright, everyone, you can all leave now."
"We take our leave," the students replied in unison.
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After the students dispersed, Xi Zhicai led Lu Li deeper into the academy, explaining the academy's situation as they walked.
Yingchuan Academy is surrounded by mountains, with beautiful scenery and picturesque landscapes.
Yingchuan Academy is divided into nine areas: the Academy of Literature, the Academy of Martial Arts, the Academy of Music, Chess, Calligraphy and Painting, the Academy of Military Strategy, the Academy of Agricultural Technology, the Academy of Miscellaneous Affairs Management, the Academy of Medicinal Herb Plantation, the Academy of Medical Clinic, and the Academy of Craftsmen and Forging.
It can be described as the premier academy during the Han Dynasty, dedicated to cultivating talents in all fields.
Lu Li also quite liked Xi Zhicai's personality. He was a man of great strategy and foresight, and was also honest and straightforward. He was a rare talent.
However, Lu Li did not see Xun Shuang or the other teachers of Yingchuan Academy. He only learned about them from Xi Zhicai.
The teachers from Yingchuan Academy only come to teach them every few months. As the saying goes, the master leads you through the door, but the practice is up to you.
Xun Shuang and others were mainly responsible for researching knowledge, disseminating doctrines, raising their ideological level, and providing them with assistance.
Because of Xun Shuang's special circumstances, the time he came to teach was not fixed each time.
Xun Shuang was a wise man with extensive knowledge of ancient and modern times, and also the dean of Yingchuan Academy. The students of the academy greatly admired him and called him a sage.
Lu Li was quite interested in Xun Shuang, after all, there were probably only a few people like Xun Shuang in the entire Han Dynasty.
Next, Xi Zhicai took Lu Li to visit the books of various departments.
After reading through the books in each subject, Lu Li was extremely surprised.
As expected of the First Academy, these books are all priceless treasures, each one worth a fortune, and some are even impossible to buy with money.
Lu Li couldn't help but sigh, Yingchuan Academy was indeed extraordinary, such an academy was enough to attract countless people to come and study.
Afterwards, Xi Zhicai arranged accommodations for Lu Li and the others, and for the time being, Lu Li and the others planned to stay at Yingchuan Academy.
Laifu also became familiar with the students of Yingchuan Academy, and they got along well and gradually became friends.
Aside from receiving instruction from Lu Li, he spent all his remaining time immersed in books.
He read through all the books, including the Book of Changes, the Spring and Autumn Annals, the Book of Poetry, and the Records of the Grand Historian.
These books contained so much historical information that he benefited greatly from them.
Lu Li also witnessed the tremendous changes in Leifu. Not only did he learn knowledge very quickly, but he could also apply what he learned to other situations. He grasped many things very quickly.
Lu Li realized that this kid had never had the opportunity to read and study before; otherwise, with Lai Fu's abilities, he would certainly not be inferior to the likes of Zhuge Liang and Feng Chu.
However, there is no record of Leif in history. It seems that it was his own appearance that changed his fate.
Perhaps it was destined!
Lu Li had a guess in his mind.
Regardless, Lu Li had a very high opinion of Lai Fu, believing that the young man would definitely achieve great things in the future.
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