Under Jixia, on the stone road.

"Okay, okay, okay!"

When Meng Ke heard that Ji Qiu did not hesitate, he raised his head and responded. His spirits perked up for a moment, and he couldn't help but think highly of him. Then he shouted three times in a row, raised his sleeves and robe, leaned sideways, and led the way, saying:

"Then please invite Mr. Ji to come with me!"

The school in Jixia offered wine to Mencius, stepped on this avenue, and signaled that Ji and Qiu should go together.

The old man wants to take this young man to the interior of Jixia to see what it means to truly have a hundred schools of thought contend!

The two walked side by side, and Meng Ke asked slowly:

"If you want to preach, you must have a doctrine to preach, or you must embark on an extraordinary path."

"Not only that, you also need to be recognized by your peers in Jixia's 'Zhengming Hall' under the witness of hundreds of scholars."

"In this way, you can be qualified to preach."

"May I ask Mr. Ji if he has any unique intellectual ideas or an extraordinary path?"

Meng Ke kept moving forward and never looked back.

He had already looked at Ji Qiu just now, and he could vaguely sense that this young man was indeed a real man.

Regardless of his theory, I just want to say that his blood and energy are boiling, which is no less than those of the military masters who have tempered their bodies. In addition, crazy old Li has been talking about the "qi" all the time.

This man's whole body exudes a mysterious aura, and with the Master's endorsement, there is no chance of being called Mr. in this country.

It's just that he is indeed a bit younger and can easily make others angry.

But if this person really has a unique insight or path, he can convince many "loose scholars" and "students".

Mr.'s name.

Well deserved.

Meng Ke thought in his heart, and the voice in his ear immediately responded:

"I have dabbled in both the benevolence of Confucianism and the meaning of Mohism in the world's prominent schools. Based on my theoretical insights, a 'Taiping' theory can be developed under these two branches."

"This method is based on governing the world. It promotes the study of governing people. It is also the art of slaying dragons. It can also be used to find the extraordinary. It should have some merits."

"In addition, I have also dabbled in military qi and blood, tempering the body, and I have a method of tempering the qi, opening acupuncture points, and toning the body, which I can pass on to my disciples."

After a pause, Ji Qiu raised his palms, and the spiritual energy surrounded by the green shade under the grass spontaneously gathered together, forming a ball of spiritual energy between his palms.

Then, the young man continued slowly:

"I once heard that there is a great master living in seclusion in Jixia Academy who uses 'Tao' as his theory and studies the energy of heaven and earth."

"It just so happens that the foundation of what I have learned is to pursue the 'qi' of the heaven and earth. What I pay attention to is that those who eat Qi can understand it clearly, stay in the world and not die, travel to the North Sea, and be Cangwu at dusk!"

"The art of controlling Qi can manifest water and fire, subdue wind and thunder, wield a sword and turn it into a rainbow, and kill other people's heads in a joke from a hundred miles away."

"Although this path has not yet reached the highest level, according to my concept, in the end, man will conquer heaven. Even if it is comparable to the divine, or even surpasses the divine, it is not a bad idea!"

"I wonder, Mr. Meng, if all the above methods can help me establish a firm foothold in Jixia Academy?"

In the era of Great Yan and Taiping, Ji Qiu read many classics, most of which were Confucian and Taoist classics, which also covered the meanings of Mohists.

Later, he practiced martial arts as a military strategist, the foundation of which was the path of Qi refining.

In this way, in line with the four schools of Confucianism, Mohism, and Taoism, even in this country, there are only a few people who can surpass Ji Qiu's right!

Sure enough, as he spoke these confident words, Meng Ke couldn't help but glance at the air ball in his palm, and a certain figure appeared in his mind.

"It really looks like it!"

Meng Ke murmured.

Under heaven and earth, at the beginning of all things, there is "qi", which is the foundation for the development of yin and yang and the revival of all things.

This is what the one who pioneered Taoism said.

Only the monks who can understand what he said and embark on the so-called path of 'qi refining'

Not to mention that in this Jixia, even if he traveled all over the world several times, he only had a few dozen disciples!

The vast majority of ordinary people cannot even sense that Qi. Even among the disciples in this country, there are many people who cannot capture the so-called 'Qi'.

Therefore, Taoist doctrine has always had a somewhat special status.

The special thing is that the number of people in this sect is even lower than that of the bottom sect.

But the person at the helm who founded this school is the most powerful one among hundreds of schools.

This contradictory premise has caused Taoism to lose its reputation, and Qi-refining monks are even rarer than bachelors of other schools.

I didn’t expect that the young man in front of me was actually a Qi Refiner!

Every pioneer with ‘knowledge’ should be respected.

Recalling the original intention of establishing Jixia Academy, even if Meng Kegui offered wine to the academy and was about to complete his teachings and half-stepped into the status of a sub-sage, he couldn't help but be in awe:

"If this is the case, then Mr. Ji will be able to make a big splash in Zhengming Hall, and make all the scholars and scholars from hundreds of schools look at him with admiration."

As the two of them walked along, Meng Ke's understanding of this young man slowly began to deepen with constant exchanges.

This is indeed a person who is extremely nurturing, unlike a teenager, and possesses real talents and learning.

Meng Ke was once again convinced.

Walking through the long bluestone avenue, Ji Qiu and Meng Ke walked side by side.

From time to time, the young man's eyes would glance towards the sounds of argument coming from the forest.

Within his line of sight, he could see stone tables and benches arranged neatly and well-proportioned among the forest covered by mulberry and elm trees, forming one natural discussion circle after another.

Among them, there are not only the loud sounds of reading hundreds of scriptures, but also the sounds of fierce arguments and debates, which are repeated frequently.

"You really have a honest and honest academic style."

Ji Qiu praised.

Only by maintaining this spirit of seeking can this academy named Jixia give birth to its original transcendence.

Otherwise, how could power be so easy to obtain?

Just as he was thinking about it, Ji Qiu and Meng Ke had already walked a long distance without realizing it.

They were under the attention of many laymen and students.

We walked to a square courtyard.

This is a wide open-air square, with long stone seats arranged on both sides, from low to high, upwards in sequence, and it looks like it can accommodate more than a thousand people.

Outside the courtyard, an ancient stone tablet stood in front of Ji Qiu and Meng Ke.

There are two sentences recorded on it:

‘A hundred schools of thought contend, weed out the old and bring forth the new.’

An ancient bell hangs high on the left side.

Meng Ke stopped here, finally looked at Ji Qiu, and asked with a smile:

"Mr. Ji, this is our Jixia Academy. If you want to establish a sect, you must first step through the 'Zhengming Hall'."

"If you feel that your research on various schools of thought is not yet rigorous, you can stay away from it for the time being."

"But if you really choose to open up a school and call yourself 'zi'."

"There will be no room for retreat."

"Because in the palace of scholarship and progress, once you are on the road, there is no option to retreat."

"You have to think clearly."

Looking at Ji Qiu, the old man in Confucian robes spoke seriously.

Anyone who is called a "son" not only refers to his cultivation, but also has his own unique insights on a certain extraordinary path.

Only by doing this can one be regarded as a leader or sage of a certain school.

Otherwise, at most they would just be casual scholars and students.

In this regard, Ji Qiu did not retreat, but just nodded:

"Since I followed Mr. Meng all the way, when I got here, I was naturally ready."

"I just don't know how we, the people, are going to get through this Zhengming Hall?"

The young man looked inward and asked casually.

Seeing that he was well prepared, Meng Ke stopped talking and just explained:

"The rules of our Jixia Academy are that when celebrities from hundreds of schools of thought come here to give lectures, they must first have real talent and practical learning."

"Yes."

"When you enter the Zhengming Hall, you will discuss Taoism here and compete with the world's famous people with the words of a family!"

"Even if you can't convince everyone, as long as you can gain recognition from others with your own opinions, you will be qualified to be on the same level as us!"

"Since Mr. Ji has chosen it, I will follow your wishes."

Taking a deep breath, Meng Ke's expression was more serious than ever before, even with some sacred meaning.

With a wave of his sleeve, the ancient bronze bell struck, ringing nine times in a row, shaking the Jixia Academy!

In front of the Zhengming Hall, the Taoism bell rings!

What it represents is that another great sage master has set foot on the land of Jixia, and he wants to start teaching scriptures in the academy as a family!

This is something of profound significance!

Nowadays, there are only about thirty sages from hundreds of schools of thought who are still resident in the academy and can be called "sons".

And now, if we can add one more person, it is equivalent to having another path laid out in front of the scholars and students who are studying.

For scholars in this era, the most precious things are the way forward and knowledge!

Therefore, no one will treat it as a child's play!

In the woodland that Ji Qiu walked through just now, the voices of the scholars who were arguing fiercely or reciting scriptures suddenly stopped.

Then they all looked in the direction of Zhengming Hall.

"There are gentlemen from outside who are coming to Jixia to give lectures!"

"Which family is this gentleman from?"

Someone's eyes sparkled and they started to guess.

"Confucianism, Mohism, Legalism, Zongheng? Or maybe a great master from hundreds of other schools?"

"I just don't know which famous person is in front of me!"

Someone put down the bamboo slips, with a hint of movement on their faces.

"The last time we discussed Taoism in Zhengming Hall was five years ago, when Xunzi, a Confucian scholar, won applause from the whole hall with his saying that 'man can conquer heaven' and founded the Xun School of thought!"

"I just don't know who this gentleman is and what kind of insights he can offer?"

"Brothers, why don't you go and have a look at the grand scene of contention?"

"You must know that this is a big event that may not happen for several years!"

Some people stood up excitedly and were about to walk away immediately, calling for friends.

Scenes such as this.

This is the case in all the Imperial Academy!

This is the reason why the open-air square named ‘Zhengming’ has so many seats.

What's the point of arguing and preaching if it's just a school of thought and only the disciples agree with it?

Every scholar who walks on the path of knowledge and transcendence should bravely make his or her own judgment.

The teachings of sages and masters also have a large number of supporters.

And the meaning of their lectures is to enable the backward human race to walk on the path opened up by them and walk more smoothly.

Even if these theories and paths were not perfect at the beginning, they have been accumulated from generation to generation.

It will eventually become the true Avenue to Heaven one day in the future, and it will be a smooth road from now on!

This is the meaning of the existence of hundreds of schools of thought and Jixia Academy.

For the common people and the human race, step forward!

Immediately, scholars from various schools came after hearing the news!

Scholars from hundreds of schools studying in Jixia Academy came and went, and there were probably nearly two thousand people in total.

This time, almost the entire academy was shocked.

As for the scholars who stand at the top of this academy.

They all also received the message of ‘Zhengming’.

Confucianism, in the lecture hall.

In the past ten years, Xun Kuang, who had the greatest reputation and was known as the most promising candidate for sainthood after Confucius and Meng Ke, put down the bamboo scroll in his hand.

And while he was lecturing, the students were also alarmed by the ancient bells discussing Taoism from outside, and couldn't help but raise their eyes to look at it.

The Confucian scholar, who was dressed in green clothes and had an angular face, heard the movement, looked out, and laughed heartily:

"After me, another sage set foot on Jixia, hoping to stand shoulder to shoulder with me!"

"Let's go, let's go!"

"Let's see which school's master is here to make a name for himself?"

After saying that, the figure in green clothes gathered up the bamboo scroll and took a big step forward.

The remaining bachelors looked at each other and hurriedly followed him.

Mohist family.

In the simple vermilion attic, in front of a guqin, a middle-aged man with a calm face, a simple black clothes and a weather-beaten face stood up.

Mohism is a prominent school in the world, and it advocates universal love without attacking. It is the school closest to ordinary people among hundreds of schools. Looking at the seven countries, there are Mohists in all nine schools.

Among them, there are not a few who can achieve the merits of various schools of thought.

As one of the most famous places in the world and a holy place for hundreds of schools of thought, Jixia Academy.

Naturally, it would be impossible to do without the presence of Mo Zhe.

It just so happened that Mo Zhai, a great contemporary of Mohism who pioneered Mohist theory, happened to be temporarily staying in Jixia Academy.

Just in time, the bell of discussion was ringing and a hundred schools of thought were contending.

Mo Zhai clasped his hands behind his back and heard the commotion outside the building, so he walked straight to the door.

Ji Xia Zheng Ming said that even for him, events like this were worth visiting.

Not for anything else.

Just because anyone can get past the eyes and ears of Meng Ke by offering wine in the academy, and then open the Zhengming Hall to discuss Taoism.

There won't be any bad ones.

It would be a blessing if I could see another disciple of the Hundred Schools born again here!

Congratulations to the human race!

Except for the Confucian and Mohist families.

Law, military, name, agriculture, medicine

Vertical and horizontal, yin and yang.

Wait for various schools of thought.

All the great sages who had free time got up one after another, arranged their clothes, and went to the Zhengming Hall where Mencius rang the ancient bell and then convened.

The originally empty open air square.

With the arrival of autumn.

Suddenly there was a storm!

The seats on the stone steps, which were enough to accommodate more than a thousand people, were rushed in by the arriving bachelors, and the seats were quickly filled.

It can be described as a huge crowd of people and a lively atmosphere.

They all came to observe.

Let’s see which great sage it is,

It will once again add a name to the history of Jixia Academy!
Chapter completed!