219. Cui Xian, Principal of Yuelu Academy (Part 2) (Page 1/2)
Not allowed...what?
Regret?
no?!
It sounds like the position of the principal of Yuelu Academy is a hot potato that cannot be given away!
Everyone who heard Mr. Huan Ying's words shuddered in dismay.
Mr. Ban Lin and Mr. Xun Zhang looked at Master Huan Ying's worthless appearance and silently covered their faces with their sleeves.
Really... so embarrassing!
Mr. Huan Ying himself seemed to be unaware of the shocking and panic-stricken reactions his words had caused.
He just looked at Cui Xian like this, his eyes filled with pleading, extremely humble.
Mr. Donglai could tell at a glance: this old man was still pretending.
But this is a good thing for my apprentice.
So he watched Huan Ying perform quietly without saying a word.
Cui Xian has reacted at this moment.
However, he is only 14 years old and is still just a student.
How can one become the principal of Yuelu Academy?
As one of the four most authoritative and oldest academies in Daliang, Yuelu Academy has hundreds of outstanding students.
Looking at the current literary world, official circles, and aristocracy, there are countless geniuses who once studied in Yuelu.
This is a rich and terrifying "Yuelu system" network.
The position of the principal of Yuelu Academy carries with it an absolute orthodox Confucian identity and even a lofty political status!
It is no exaggeration to say that if a brick was thrown into the court, it would randomly hit several high-ranking officials who had studied in Yuelu!
As a representative of the ancient Confucian classics school and the contemporary abbot of Yuelu Academy, Huan Ying was an undisputed guest of honor wherever he went.
now.
He decided to pass on everything he had to 14-year-old Cui Xian.
He claimed that the Twenty Classics had omissions, questioned the Mao Shi Xu and the Book of History, and stood in opposition to the ancient text classics school.
The thief Cui Xian!
This is more terrifying than admitting defeat in public!
More like going crazy!
Once he succeeds to the position of the principal, Cui Xian will become the most influential figure in the Daliang literary world.
After that.
He was no longer alone as he continued to question the books of sages and interpret new ideological programs.
There will be "Yuelu students" standing behind him, cheering for him.
How terrifying!
How ridiculous!
This was a devastating blow to the ancient text classics school!
The opponent infiltrated directly into our ranks and became one of our top leaders in one step.
Looking back at the history of the struggle for orthodox Confucianism over the past thousands of years, nothing has been so outrageous!
therefore.
Huan Ying finished speaking without waiting for Cui Xian to speak.
The old Confucian scholars in the audience completely collapsed!
An old man burst into tears and said, "Headmaster! Why are you doing this? This boy is unmarried and unengaged. How can this be in accordance with the ancient customs? Please reconsider!"
An old man fell to the ground and wailed, "The academy is a major center for Confucian classics studies. How can we entrust it to someone who doubts the classics? The Book of Songs says, 'Work diligently and conscientiously, like thunder and lightning.' We are willing to sacrifice our lives to protect this foundation. Please, sir, rescind your order!"
An old man beat his chest and stamped his feet, "Alas! The very reason the Spring and Autumn Annals praised and condemned good and evil was to preserve the principles of Heaven! Now if we allow someone who doubts the classics to rule the court, wouldn't that be aiding and abetting the tyrant? I would rather die by hitting my head against a pillar!"
There was even an old man who sneered and mocked, "Excellent! Excellent! In the past, Li Er left the Daode (Tao Te Ching) behind when he left the border, and now this child has entered the halls and abandoned the Shangshu (Book of Documents). When he compiles history books in the future, he will definitely record this 'eternal legend'!"
If Huan Ying had known that the debate would go on till the end, he would have wanted to pass the throne to Cui Xian.
Why are these people making such a fuss?
Now it’s not about winning or losing the debate!
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It's Choi Hyun—
He absolutely cannot take over the position of headmaster!
Faced with the angry rebukes from a group of old Confucian scholars, Mr. Huan Ying did not change his mind.
Instead, he looked at Cui Xian humbly and said enthusiastically, "Don't listen to their nonsense. With your talent and knowledge, it is a blessing for Yuelu to be appointed as the headmaster!"
The old scholars wept bitterly: "..."
Killing someone is like destroying their heart. Killing someone is like destroying their heart!
But they didn't dare to scold Huan Ying, so they could only glare at Cui Xian with vicious eyes.
To be honest, Cui Xian was a little hesitant.
He held the truth-seeking jade in his hand and looked at his teacher.
Mr. Donglai just smiled and didn't give any advice.
So, Cui Xian looked at the audience.
Yan Siyuan was about to shout out his support, but Pei Jian covered his mouth in time.
Zhuang Jin, Gao Qi, He Xu, Su Qi and the others all looked at him excitedly, but they all tacitly kept silent.
They naturally know—
Earlier in the Cui family courtyard, Cui Xian had said in person that he wanted to open a small academy.
This is the goal that this group of people have come together to strive for, and the future they are fighting for!
However, relying on just this small group of people is far from enough!
Fortunately, Cui Xian is really very charismatic.
Even if what he is doing now is unorthodox.
But there will still be people who are willing to follow in his footsteps!
Ever since the Kaifeng debate began, so many old Confucian scholars have abused him, blamed him, and denounced him!
The situation was unclear at the time, Brother Cui questioned the classics, and the situation was confusing.
But now, it's different!
After listening to today's debate, who would still have the heart to let Senior Brother Cui suffer such injustice?
Cui Xian has supporters!
Jia Shao also has supporters!
Recall the momentum of "Song of Pity the Peasants" in the past!
Recalling the Luoyang Peony Literary Festival, it was a righteous act to save the soldiers fighting against the Japanese invaders!
A senior brother like Cui should not be imprisoned!
Amidst the crowd, a young scholar, dressed in a washed-to-white scholar's robe, took a few determined steps forward and said in a trembling voice, "In the past, Wei Qing, a shepherd, was granted a title of nobility. Why can't Senior Brother Cui, at the age of fourteen, be in charge of the academy? The Wu Zi says, 'The key to commanding troops is to teach and admonish first.' Senior Brother Cui's victory over you all in today's debate is clear proof of this!"
This was the first time in months that someone publicly defended Choi Hyun!
Different from the old voice that was roaring crazily.
His voice is young, crisp, powerful and full of faith!
The young scholar's speech seemed to open a valve.
More and more young students stepped out from the crowd with determination, looking enthusiastically at Cui Xian on the stage.
"The Rites of Zhou clearly state 'Nine tributes and nine taxes'. Have you ever ensured that the people's granaries were as well-stocked as Cui Xian? Benevolence and righteousness expressed on paper are always shallow. You must know that true learning begins with the smoke from cooking fires!"
"I've studied diligently for ten years, yet I'm still a student, simply because I don't have the money to buy Zheng Xuan's commentaries! Senior Brother Cui Xian said, 'All paths lead to the same path,' and 'The Way of Heaven lies with the people, not with the simple'—this is the only way out for poor scholars like me!"
"The Analects records that Confucius 'entered the Imperial Ancestral Temple and asked about every matter'! A sage does not hesitate to ask questions from those below him, yet you consider it a sin to ask about the classics. Isn't this a rebellion against the teacher's example?"
Compared with those old Confucian scholars, these young scholars have vibrato when they speak.
Still a little lacking in confidence.
But for Cui Xian, every word is precious!
He stared at the scene in amazement, then took a deep breath, clenched the jade sceptre in his hand, and bowed firmly to Mr. Huan Ying, saying, "Xian, I will definitely live up to your trust!"
Yuelu Academy welcomed the youngest principal in thousands of years——
14 years old, Choi Hyun!
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