Peace Order-Chapter 812 - 99: scholars are brave, Taoist Sect approaches slowly_3

Chapter 812: Chapter 99: scholars are brave, Taoist Sect approaches slowly_3

"Today, I also witnessed the chaos in the Academy, felt its filth, and found its scholars endearing. Thus, I helped them clean it up. You are a Martial Arts Legend, renowned within the Academy, and among the sages of the past. Please observe how long the Academy can remain cleansed."

Wang Tong did not believe in a once-and-for-all solution.

Wang Tong believed that there will always be successors.

The Taoist Sect looked at Wang Tong, though his thoughts were on Zu Wenyuan. In the Academy, there were those eager to form an oppressive Gate, yet there were also people like both of them, Yin Yang Reincarnating, present in all things.

The Taoist Sect sighed quietly: "One by one, all so arrogant."

In his eyes.

Zu Wenyuan, Wang Tong, they were all arrogant people.

However, their arrogance was not towards humans.

They treated everyone with gentleness and courtesy.

They were arrogant against the world, against life and time; upon seeing the world’s maladies, they would move boldly when a chance to change arose.

Wang Tong calmly said: "That is the meaning of the words from my Confucian teachings."

"The gentleman conceals his strength within himself, and moves when the time is right."

"It’s just that the corrupted scholars of the world do not grasp the weight of these words, only taking them as evidence of a good opportunity to enter office and rise above others, even misunderstanding the thirty-year-old resolution of the Master as establishing a family by thirty due to some parents."

"As for arrogance."

"If a scholar does not have pride in his heart, then why read books at all?!"

"Some read for the sake of beauty, some for gold and silver; surely some read for the world, for the common people, or even though they read for gold and silver and beauty, they still harbor a heart for the world, which is good too."

"Taoist Sect Elder, I am indeed Wang Tong!"

Wang Tong pointed to himself, and finally, a youthful pride appeared on his face.

Ground Two transform into Heaven One, dwell in lower position with highest virtue, if it can correct the mass, it can be called a King.

Though possessing the virtues of a Lord, is it not the time? This son should be able to realize the ambition of the world.

Thus named [Tong].

Wang Tong, Tong the ambition of the world!

The Taoist Sect nodded with a smile, and finally, a trace of earthly aura appeared on his face again, even more than upon meeting Zu Wenyuan. This rare master, silent for a long time, said: "You have done better than me."

Wang Tong did not show humility.

He simply replied: "Those who come after us will be even better."

"I am not a long-lived man; without this matter, I fear I will not live much longer. Today I can meet you, Taoist Sect Elder, with a request."

The Taoist Sect seemed to understand: "It’s about your disciple?"

Wang Tong nodded calmly:

"...Yes."

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Fang Ziqiao escorted Li Guanyi out, his voice calm and gentle: "Later, we will head to Jiangnan. The Master and Su Wang will stay here, at the remnants of the Academy. As for those scholars who are leaving, they come from aristocratic families, and there’s no helping it."

Li Guan Yi said: "Isn’t senior brother also from an aristocratic family?"

Fang Ziqiao replied: "Born of an aristocratic family, committed to the Academy, and with eyes set on the world."

"We study not entirely to worship our parents."

"Great filial piety honors parents, next does not disgrace them, and at least can support them, but never said to follow only father and mother blindly." He chuckled, saying: "Leave me a name for your Heavenly Strategy Mansion."

"The road ahead is long, I still need to meet the Master, so I won’t see you off."

Li Guanyi said: "Senior brother, just return." freeweɓnovēl.coɱ

"The road ahead, I will walk it myself."

Fang Ziqiao smiled: "Alright." On the grand avenue of the Academy, Li Guanyi and Fang Ziqiao parted ways, the youngster walked slowly ahead, not far before he suddenly heard a voice shout: "Marquis Qin Wu is here!"

Li Guanyi stood firm, seeing a crowd of scholars surge forward.

The leading one saluted and asked: "May I ask Marquis Qin Wu, how is the Master’s health at this time?"

Li Guanyi replied: "The Master’s health is as usual; though somewhat exhausted, it does not threaten his life."

The scholar breathed a sigh of relief, murmuring: "That’s good, that’s good."

Then he smiled, saying: "I am Mao Yue, here’s to Marquis Qin Wu. The Master has cut off our constraints and broken the Academy’s academic gatekeeper system. We are willing to serve in the Jiangnan Qilin Army."

The scholars all said in unison: "Willing to go to Jiangnan!"

Li Guanyi was silent for a moment but then replied: "Thank you all, but please, go back." Li Guanyi’s refusal left the scholars a bit surprised, then they saw Li Guanyi smile and say:

"I hope you all can turn back and not go to Jiangnan because of the teacher’s reason."

"This is not what the Master desires."

"He does not wish for others to be influenced due to blind reverence for the scholars. What you do, although beneficial to Li Guanyi, still invisibly goes against the Master’s wishes."

"Li Guanyi cannot accept this."

Li Guanyi paused, saying: "Of course, if after this, you calm down and think carefully and are still willing to come to me, Li Guanyi will warmly welcome you."

Marquis Qin Wu bowed slightly to the scholars.

The scholars exchanged glances and returned the salute; although they went back that day, Li Guanyi did not accept these scholars. However, Li Guanyi’s reputation soared significantly among the Academy’s scholars and contemporary readers.

Yet after the scholars left, the young man watched them walk away, suddenly grinned his mouth open, seeing no one around, couldn’t help but stretch out his hand to gently tap his forehead, gritting his teeth:

"You, oh you, what are you pretending!"

"Following the teacher’s prestige, you could accept a large group of scholars into Jiangnan, what a good opportunity, might even save some money, you!"

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