Chapter 120: Book as Betrothal
After leaving Bailu Academy, Xiao Mo and Bai Ruxue traveled around the world.
Whether it is the ten major kingdoms of the human race, or other small dynasties, or even the Beimang territory, Xiao Mo and Bai Ruxue plan to visit them.
Whenever he arrived at a place, Xiao Mo would go to the local academy to debate.
After Xiao Mo became the "Principal of the Academy", it became much easier for him to do many things.
Not to mention that all mortal dynasties would provide certain conveniences, some small dynasties even personally welcomed the president of a Confucian academy when they heard that he had arrived.
The main thing is that no matter which academy Xiao Mo goes to, he will definitely be valued and received.
Confucian academies are divided into three categories.
There are only four first-grade academies, namely the four major academies of Bailu Academy.
One hundred second-grade pieces.
There is no limit to the third grade.
For some third-grade small academies, Xiao Mo's identity as "academy principal" is enough to make him the dean.
Therefore, most academies were very welcoming when they heard that Xiao Mo wanted to debate.
After all, this kind of academic exchange is an elegant thing, and it is a rare opportunity that the "President of the Academy" takes the initiative to come and exchange.
It's just that.
Most people were expectant at first, hoping to learn a lot from Xiao Mo, the president of the academy.
On the day of the debate, the presidents of these academies specially invited their students to attend the debate.
But soon, the teachers in these academies discovered that something was wrong.
The knowledge proposed by this Dean Xiao is a bit wrong.
To put it nicely, it is too novel, even a little ahead of its time.
To put it bluntly, it is too unorthodox and goes against today's mainstream Confucianism.
Many teachers in academies felt that Xiao Mo’s “Xinxue” with “the mind is the reason” and “the unity of knowledge and action” as its core would be very dangerous.
This is very different from today's "investigating things and exploring the truth" and "seeking the truth from heaven".
So they rushed to try to defeat Xiao Mo.
But in the end, they didn't even deny Xiao Mo's "Xinxue".
Everyone was speechless after hearing what Xiao Mo said, and some gentlemen even lost their minds and spat out blood on the spot, their realms becoming shaky.
Many students who were attending the class initially thought that everything their teacher said was right, but after listening to Xiao Mo's debate, they felt that their teacher seemed to be wrong, and they fell into confusion.
Gradually, Xiao Mo's reputation spread more and more, and some Confucian academies were willing to let him stay for a few days after hearing that Xiao Mo was coming, but refused to debate with him.
Most Confucian scholars believed that Xiao Mo's "Xinxue" was wrong.
It is believed that Xiao Mo's philosophy of mind has weakened the study of classics and the accumulation of empirical knowledge to a certain extent.
Although the idea that "there is nothing outside the mind" and "there is no reason outside the mind" aims to break the shackles of dogma, overemphasizing the ontological status of the mind may eliminate the reality of objective laws and the external world.
It may even cause future generations to become detached from specific knowledge and social practice, and to talk about "ready-made conscience" in vain.
Many Confucian scholars came to debate with him, wanting to fundamentally criticize Xiao Mo's "Learning of Mind".
But in the end, Xiao Mo still won.
Xiao Mo emphasized "practicing in practice" and "knowledge and action going hand in hand", and opposed empty talk without reference to practice. Knowledge and action need to go hand in hand, just like walking with two feet.
Moreover, Xiao Mo believed that the School of Mind, to a certain extent, was a supplement to the School of Principle and was the final and complete embodiment of the School of Principle.
Time flies and ten years have passed.
Xiao Mo couldn't remember how many academies he had visited or how many debates he had participated in.
However, after repeated debates and travels around the world, Xiao Mo's understanding of the theory of "Xinxue" has become more and more perfect, and he is even ready to start writing a book.
Among all the Confucian scholars in the world, even if they have not understood the philosophy of mind, they have at least heard of it.
There were even some Confucian scholars who became interested in the School of Mind and wanted to learn about it and understand what kind of knowledge it was.
However, most academies regarded "Xinxue" as a taboo and prohibited scholars from discussing it.
Many old scholars also reported this matter to the Confucian Academy, requesting that the Confucian Academy restrain Xiao Mo, prohibit Xiao Mo from debating academic issues, and prohibit students from discussing the School of Mind.
The attitude of Confucian academies is very open.
The Confucian Academy issued an announcement, which roughly meant that if you want to make the School of Mind disappear, then you should debate with Xiao Mo and defeat his School of Mind.
but.
Although Xiao Mo's philosophy of mind caused a great sensation in the world of Wanfa, the most concerning thing was still the war between the human race and the demon race.
The human race and the demon race have been confronting each other for so many years, have held so many negotiations, and have been dragging on for so long that they are finally going to go to war.
There are indeed many pro-war factions in Beihai who want to attack Wanfa World together with the Demon World, but they were all suppressed by Bai Rushue.
Bai Rushue also publicly stated that "Beihai will not intervene in the war between humans and demons, and will not help either side."
If the human army wants to pass through the North Sea, the North Sea will give way and leave them a battlefield.
However, there are still many people who do not trust Beihai, and think that Beihai is just pretending to do so in order to stab them in the back at a critical moment.
Someone also revealed that Bai Rushue beside Xiao Mo is the Lord of the North Sea, and Xiao Mo is a traitor to the human race.
The most fundamental purpose of Xiao Mo's philosophy is to destroy the Taoist aspirations of Confucian scholars throughout the world and reduce the combat effectiveness of Wanfa Tianxia.
Xiao Mo didn't care about these statements at all.
Instead, Bai Ruxue would sometimes pace back and forth in the yard angrily, cursing, "How could these rotten old bastards be so shameless? Unable to win a debate, they resort to slandering me with these rumors!"
Usually at this time, Xiao Mo has to comfort Ruxue.
In fact, Xiao Mo had already anticipated these rumors.
First of all, Ruxue’s identity cannot be kept secret forever.
Secondly, the influence of "Xinxue" is getting bigger and bigger, and it even has some followers.
Furthermore, not all scholars are upright and honest.
No matter what kind of people they are, there will always be villains among them.
"Okay, Ruxue, don't be angry."
On this day, after Bai Ruxue got angry as usual, Xiao Mo smiled and rubbed Ruxue's head.
"After we finish our study at the Cliff Academy, let's go back to Huanyu Village and stay for a while."
"Really?" Bai Rushue's eyes lit up instantly when she heard Xiao Mo's words.
Although it is a nice life to travel all over the world with Xiao Mo.
But now the situation is becoming increasingly tense. Bai Ruxue has received letters from Xiaoqing these days. Within half a year at most, the two worlds will inevitably go to war.
Bai Ruxue felt that she needed to take Xiao Mo and hide away.
"Really." Xiao Mo smiled, "After so many years, I should give you an explanation."
"Eh?" Bai Ruxue was stunned for a moment, then her cheeks flushed, she lowered her head and rubbed her hands, "What are you talking about?"
Xiao Mo walked forward and took the woman's hand. "I don't have anything valuable. After I finish writing this book, 'The Interpretation of Knowledge and Action,' I'll use this as a betrothal gift. Is that okay?"
"How can a book be used as a betrothal gift?" Bai Ruxue muttered softly.
"Uh ok, I'll think of something else then."
"Need not."
Bai Rushue raised her head, the blush on her cheeks had spread to her delicate neck.
“You are originally a poor scholar
I don't have much money.
This time.
I will allow you to use the book as a betrothal gift."
(End of this chapter)
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