Hearing Zhang Xin say that he needed to work hard to earn money to make a living, the Crown Prince of Chu turned red with anger and roared: "A small academy dares to let us work. It's really brave. Do you know who we are?"
The last words were spoken by the Prince of Chu towards Zhang Xin.
"Who are you?" Zhang Xin looked at everyone with a puzzled look.
The Crown Prince of Chu suddenly raised his head proudly, and said to Zhang Xin with his nostrils: "We are the Crown Prince of Chu, and they are also princes of various princes. If your academy dares to let us do coolies, I'm afraid your academy cannot afford to suffer!"
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"It turns out he is the Crown Prince of Chu. I have admired you for a long time, so I am polite to you." Zhang Xin bowed slightly and replied with a smile.
"Hmph, are you scared?" Prince Chu proudly put his hands on his hips.
Zhang Xin shook his head slightly and said with a smile: "The prince has misunderstood. The academy will not treat the prince differently because of his status. In fact, before you came, some royal family and nobles came to the academy to study. King Tan, Lu
The king, the king of Shu, and the king of Xiang have also come to the academy to study, don't you all know that?"
The Prince of Chu was stunned when he heard this. He really didn't know. Growing up, he only wanted comfort and enjoyment. How could he care that Uncle Wang went to the academy to study?
But Zhu Gaochi knew the news in the capital better, and he knew about this matter. He hesitated for a moment and asked: "Did all the princes also do coolies when they came to the academy?"
"That's not true." Zhang Xin smiled, "I said, living in the academy does not necessarily mean doing coolies. Doing coolies is a last resort and a last resort. If you can live with your wisdom and mind
If you are very good, how can you do hard work?"
Everyone was speechless by Zhang Xin. They all claimed to be smart, so how could they think that they couldn't make money by relying on their wisdom?
Zhu Gaochi suddenly looked a little embarrassed, and Zhang Xin's words made him blame him. His mind was spinning quickly, and as soon as he rolled his eyes, he found an excuse to change the subject, and asked: "By the way, Brother Zhang, let's come to the academy."
The time is not short, why is it that the academy only locks us all in this courtyard and never lets us go to other places?"
Zhu Gaochi knew that the academy was very big, but after arriving, he could only stay in this courtyard, which made him a little dissatisfied. He also wanted to see other places in the academy.
Seeing everyone looking at him, Zhang Xin shook his head and said with a smile: "Brother Zhu, I believe that the academy does not allow you to leave this courtyard, it is really for your sake."
"Our academy" Zhang Xin pondered for a while before continuing: "Why?
What should I say? You all heard me say just now that if you want to live a good life in the academy, you must find ways to make money."
Zhu Gaochi nodded repeatedly.
When Zhang Xin saw it, he opened his mouth and said: "So, some things that seem unbelievable from outside the academy are actually practiced openly and openly inside the academy."
"I dare to ask Brother Zhang, I wonder if you can explain clearly what it is?" Zhu Gaochi put a smile on his fat face and held his hand towards Zhang Xin.
Zhang Xin smacked his lips and said, "For example, liar."
"How can there be liars in this academy? How can liars be allowed to exist?" Zhu Gaochi was puzzled.
Where is the academy? The current Royal Academy can be said to be the number one academy in the Ming Dynasty. Even the Imperial Academy has to be shorter than the academy.
In Zhu Gaochi's view, the academy is such a sacred place, and there is no way that scammers can be allowed to run rampant in the academy.
Zhang Xin's face was a little embarrassed. To be honest, he did not agree that there were liars in the academy. But he was not the academy judge and could not decide this matter.
"What exactly is going on? I came to the academy relatively late and have never experienced it personally. I just heard that Master Han believed that those who come to the academy are the smartest people in the world. You will be deceived, so that's okay.
It only means that you are not as smart as others. As you know, the academy encourages students to make money with their wisdom. Master Han believes that this is also a manifestation of wisdom, so he does not ban it in the academy."
After hearing this, all the princes looked at each other in confusion. Does this seem to make sense?
At the same time, everyone thinks to themselves that if they are so smart, no one will be able to deceive them. If they encounter a liar, they will definitely be able to spot it at a glance.
"That's it. Thank you Brother Zhang for clarifying my doubts." Zhu Gaochi straightened up proudly and did not think that he would be deceived.
Seeing the disapproving looks on everyone's faces, Zhang Xin's heart suddenly tightened and he quickly reminded: "Brother Zhu, don't underestimate the academy's deception. Have you heard about it, Wang Yuanji?"
"The first scholar in the academy, the current governor of Old Port, I have naturally heard of it." Zhu Gaochi said with a smile, then his face changed, he couldn't help but raised his head, pointed at Zhang Xin, and asked: "What does Zhang Xin mean by this? No.
Could it be that Mr. Wang has also been deceived?"
Zhang Xin smiled bitterly
Nodding, "I heard that when Lord Wang was in the academy, he was the worst deceived by His Highness Prince Tan."
"Wait a minute, are you saying King Tan is a liar?" Zhu Gaochi asked with his eyes widened.
Zhang Xin nodded, "I heard that Prince Tan was the first to deceive people in the academy. Although His Highness Prince Tan has left the academy now, His Highness Prince Tan's deceptive methods have been passed down in the academy. And they are still there.
The more it spreads, the more people are eager to get something for nothing, and there is a strong tendency to carry it forward."
Everyone was shocked. They had never thought that their uncle, a prince, was actually the founder of deceit in the academy? Moreover, he also deceived Wang Yuanji out of nothing?
Zhang Xin sighed and said: "Anyway, if you enter the academy in the future, you must be careful. They will not care about the identity of your prince. As long as you are a student of the academy, you deserve to be cheated to death."
"Is this really so powerful?" Zhu Gaoxu didn't believe it.
Zhang Xin was silent after hearing this, thinking that if he didn't teach them a lesson, they might not really take it to heart. So, he took out a piece of paper from his arms and said: "Since you have learned to organize your housework, then I
The business is over. Please help me sign this, so I can take it back and deliver it."
Everyone was wondering why Zhang Xin suddenly asked to go back for a job, but Zhang Xin had indeed taught them step by step in the past few days. Even if some people were not very good at it, under Zhang Xin's teaching over and over again, they were able to master the process.
You know. Even if Zhang Xin leaves now, they can barely do their own housework.
As a result, everyone signed their names on the paper Zhang Xin took out, even the three brothers Zhu Gaochi were no exception.
After everyone signed, Zhang Xin shook his head with a sigh. He picked up the paper and said, "I would like to remind you that in the academy, if you can't help but sign, then don't sign. Even if you have to sign,
Then you must read the above content clearly, it is best to read it word by word and read it several times."
With that said, Zhang Xin opened the paper.
At a glance at the paper, if you were a little confused, you would think it was just a piece of paper. But with the movement of Zhang Xin's hand, everyone saw clearly that the paper was actually folded. Except for the ones signed by everyone, there were actually things on it
There is still a large blank space.
"You princes, please take a look. If you would like to add some content here now, turn it into a document.
It looks like a piece of paper. Then I’m afraid you will have to bear debts that you won’t be able to repay in the academy for several years.”
Zhang Xin's words made all the princes stunned, and they all looked at the piece of paper in his hand in disbelief.
It has their autographs on it. If it is really turned into an IOU, then none of them really have any reason to refute.
Black and white, irrefutable evidence! How to refute?
"You, you actually lied to me." The Prince of Chu had the biggest reaction. Zhang Xin was obviously a very patient and kind person from beginning to end. No matter what they asked him, Zhang Xin could explain it to them patiently and in simple terms.
Confused.
Now a good person in his mind suddenly lied to him. The gap in his heart was so big that even the Prince of Chu didn't want to believe it was true.
Zhu Gaochi immediately realized Zhang Xin's intention, and immediately reached out to press down Prince Chu's arm. He turned around and said solemnly: "You don't want to talk nonsense. Brother Zhang is warning us and it is for our own good."
After saying that, he turned around and bowed to Zhang Xin solemnly, "Brother Zhang's kindness, Zhu Gaochi will keep it in mind."
Zhang Xin smiled and quickly ducked away, not daring to accept Zhu Gaochi's gift. He casually tore up the papers with everyone's names on them one by one. "Brother Zhu, you're so polite. It's just a small effort. You can't afford such a big gift."
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Everyone watched Zhang Xin tear the paper into pieces bit by bit, and they suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. If Zhang Xin didn't destroy the paper, it would probably become a worry for all of them.
Zhu Gaochi straightened up and felt that Zhang Xin's words were even more speculative. He quickly asked again: "If Brother Zhang doesn't dislike it, please tell us how to avoid being cheated in the academy."
Zhang Xin nodded and said: "First of all, as I just said, you must not sign for others at will. Even if you really want to sign, you must read clearly the content and whether there is any possibility of change. And there is
, but if you are asked to give money for anything in the academy, you will definitely not take money. In this way, you should be able to avoid 90% of the scammers."
"I would like to learn from you!" Zhu Gaochi thanked him again.
But a murmur came from the side, "Why is it only 90%? Doesn't that mean that even if you do what you said? There is still a 10% chance of being cheated? Don't you have a foolproof plan?"
Not only did the Crown Prince of Chu show no gratitude at all, but he looked at Zhang Xin with great dissatisfaction and asked.