In the lobby, the expressions of every great scholar changed slightly, and there was even a little surprise in their eyes.
This move made the young man who had just reported the news even more curious.
After all, I have never seen these gentlemen in front of me behave in such a rude manner. Although I did not pick up Mr. Song and was caught first, it is not like this, right?
"You go down first." At this time, Xu Yuan, a great scholar, looked at the young scholar and said.
"yes."
The latter was stunned, although he didn't know what happened.
But since even the great Confucian scholar has spoken, naturally he should not stay here any longer.
Soon, there were only five great Confucians from the Southern Confucian School left in the hall. In addition to the three from Ningping, there were two more.
"Little friend Song was picked up by people from the Zongsheng lineage. Although there won't be any problems, but do you think they will do something in the meantime? After all, the Longyuan Conference will be held soon."
After thinking for a moment, Xu Yuan Daru spoke with a slightly worried look in his eyes.
Although there is a high probability that the Zongsheng lineage will come out on top in this Longyuan Conference, as they have several outstanding young people under their command.
But Song Zhishu was different after all. He was a person who showed the way of the university. Perhaps the other party would definitely do more to be safer.
Indeed, even though each school came up with new theories at the Longyuan Conference, they were all fair and aboveboard.
But it doesn't say that you can't do anything in private.
"Probably not."
Great Scholar Ning Ping shook his head: "The person who picks up Little Friend Song this time is Mr. Cen. He is a highly respected man and the elder of all of us. Besides, the Longyuan Conference is just around the corner, so he will not disregard the righteousness."
Cen Xingyuan's seniority is very high, surpassing 99% of the great scholars, and he is also the leader of the Zongsheng lineage. It can be said that his every move is watched by others. In this case, just to win the first place in the Longyuan Conference,
It's a bit too much to keep my thoughts private. There are all scholars here, and they know that the more knowledgeable people are, the more they care about propriety, justice and integrity. After all, it is too disgraceful to do so.
"I think Brother Ningping is right. Mr. Cen will not do this, so our worries are unnecessary."
Li Jing, the great scholar, agreed with this point of view and felt that some things should not be overthought.
The words of these two people also made the other three great Confucians present nod their heads and breathe a sigh of relief at the same time. They were worried before that it was indeed because this conference was held by the Nainan School Confucianism. They also wanted their own lineage to prosper, and Song Zhishu was
The most important thing.
Therefore, after I heard that I was picked up by someone from another school, I felt a little embarrassed, but after thinking about it carefully, I felt that I was thinking too much.
The more times like this, the more important it is to be steady.
"Then what should we do next?"
At this time, Xu Yuan Daru said: "Mr. Cen is the elder. Now that he has picked up Song Xiaoyou, we can only wait."
The other party was waiting at the city gate openly. According to Confucian etiquette, even if they wanted to see Song Zhishu, they had to wait until the two parties had finished talking. It would be inconsistent with etiquette to go there unexpectedly.
"I didn't expect that you still feel that nothing will happen. The so-called gentleman will do whatever he can. Don't you realize the seriousness of the situation now?"
At this moment, an old figure appeared from outside the door and walked directly into the lobby. This was an old man with a stooped figure. He was dressed in black and leaning on a cane. His beard and hair were all white, but his eyes were bright.
Zhong seemed to be able to see through everything and contain infinite knowledge. After entering the lobby, he looked around with a serious face.
"Master Zeng, why are you here?"
When Ningping Daru and others saw the old man, they were immediately shocked, and then without any hesitation, they all walked out and bowed down.
Zeng Yong, the leader of Southern Confucianism, was the enlightenment teacher of Ningping Confucianism and Guyun Confucianism, and his status was the same as Cen Xingyuan.
Among Confucian scholars, he is one of the top Confucian scholars.
Therefore, after he appeared, the few people present did not dare to neglect him and showed respect.
But what the other party said made Li Jing and others a little confused. After saluting, Ning Ping couldn't help but ask: "Master Zeng, aren't you in retreat? And what did you mean by what you just said?"
"
What is the seriousness of the situation today?
Although they are all great scholars, they still don't understand this in their hearts.
"snort."
Zeng Yong snorted coldly and said directly: "If I continue to be in seclusion, I don't know what will happen."
"From what you guys said just now, it turns out that Song Xiaoyou has been picked up by that old guy Cen Xingyuan?"
As soon as these words came out, several great scholars couldn't help but look helpless on their faces.
Can you call Mr. Cen like that?
I'm afraid there are only a few people like Master Zeng in the whole world.
Of course, they did not dwell too much on this aspect, but nodded: "Yes, Mr. Cen did pick him up."
This sentence made Zeng Yong take a deep breath, and then he didn't say much, he just said: "In that case, you can follow me to Yunzhou Academy."
With that said, he turned around and left the lobby.
"Master Zeng."
In the end, Ning Ping spoke up and couldn't help but say: "Mr. Cen is talking to Song Xiaoyou and his party now. There must be something to talk between the two of them. If we just go there like this, I'm afraid it won't be good."
After all, we should abide by Confucian etiquette, right?
"How long has it been since you started talking about these unnecessary formalities?"
Zeng Yong directly scolded him, looking at several great scholars as if scolding students: "If you wait any longer, Song Xiaoyou may have joined the lineage of sages. Who do you think Cen Xingyuan is? Song Xiaoyou is a person who has realized the way of a university.
, is a true genius, with the appearance of a saint, in this case, will Cen Xingyuan let him go?"
"After the Zongsheng was enthroned, various university sects came together and cultivated their own talents. The Zongsheng's lineage was suppressed. They were trying to take this opportunity to have another saint come out of their own lineage. Song Xiaoyou will definitely be beaten by them.
Noticed."
The voice fell.
Ning Ping and other great scholars all looked shocked.
They originally thought that Song Zhishu was invited to Yunzhou Academy by Cen Xingyuan for the Longyuan Conference.
But thinking about the other party's personality, he shouldn't do this, but now, Master Zeng actually suggested that the other party wanted Song Zhishu to transfer to the lineage of Zongsheng.
For a moment, several great scholars couldn't believe it.
"Master Zeng, this shouldn't be possible, right?"
Xu Yuan, a great scholar, had never thought about this problem and continued: "Everyone in the world knows that Song Xiaoyou is a member of our southern Confucian school, and because of the friendship between Brother Gu Yun and Brother Wenyuan, Xiaoyou Song will probably refuse even if he is invited.
That’s right.”
Although Song Zhishu had not had much contact with the people present or even met him, he still believed in him.
Especially Ning Ping, he understood that the other party was in Taihao Sword Sect and stood out for a group of low-level disciples.
From this aspect, we can understand what kind of person Song Zhishu is.
There is no way he would be transferred to the sect of Zong Sheng just because of a few words from Cen Xingyuan.
"What if Cen Xingyuan takes out the Notes of the Sage? And makes a promise to allow Song Xiaoyou to embark on the path of a Confucian saint?"
Zeng Yong opened his mouth and said in a deep voice: "Don't think that Cen Xingyuan would not do that. Moreover, after the Zongsheng passed away, he also left some means for the Zongsheng's lineage. In addition, Song Xiaoyou's saintly appearance and his pursuit of the Tao
Heart, will you agree?"
"You know, if Cen Xingyuan really did this, just imagine how many scholars in the world would not be tempted?"
Take out the sage's handbook?
After hearing this, Ning Ping and others finally realized the seriousness of the matter.
Yes, which scholar would refuse to embark on the path of a saint?
Although they believe that Song Zhishu is a person who can stick to his true heart, the temptation is too great, and there are things left by the saint. As long as they get them, it is conceivable that the other party will reach a higher level in a short period of time.
realm.
Coupled with his talent, it is not difficult to become a saint.
"The Longyuan Conference is nothing, but the meaning of saints is completely different. It is related to the struggle for the path of each school. Cen Yuanxing knows the meaning. I understand him. As long as possible, he will definitely do this. Now, you still think that this is
A small thing?"
Zeng Yong continued to speak, word by word, to let Master Ningping and others know how serious the matter was.
It is true that there are several good seedlings among the Southern Confucians.
But compared to Song Zhishu, it is still far behind.
It should be noted that the other party has entered the Confucian gentleman realm not long ago. There are few in the world who can compare with him.
In addition, the Southern School of Confucianism is now weak and urgently needs someone to save the situation, and Song Zhishu is the best and only candidate for them now.
As the leader of Southern Confucianism, how could Zeng Yong sit still under such circumstances?
"Okay, let's go now."
Ning Ping Da Ru and others also know that this is not a temporary dispute, it is related to the future of each of their schools, and must be treated seriously.
Even if it is possible that they are overthinking it, no matter what, this kind of thing cannot happen.
Several other great scholars also had no objections to this.
Then, under the leadership of Zeng Yong, everyone left the Southern Confucian camp together.
At the same time, on the other side.
Because Cen Xingyuan personally led the way, Song Zhishu and his party arrived in front of Yunzhou Academy not long after.
Yunzhou Academy is a place that scholars all over the world yearn for. But when Song Zhishu stood in front of the door, he found that this academy was not special. It was similar to ordinary academies. It was just a little bigger. Standing outside, you could vaguely see the buildings inside.
.
Of course, the difference is that he can still feel an extremely pure Confucian righteousness in it, faintly rushing into the sky.
By studying in a place like this, even people who have never been exposed to Confucianism can become enlightened in a short time.
"Song Xiaoyou, let's go in and take a look."
Cen Xingyuan had a panoramic view of Song Zhishu's performance, and he felt a little more confident about what he was going to do next, so he thought about inviting him into the academy. Then, he could reveal his true purpose.
"good."
Naturally, Song Zhishu would not refuse this.
"Wait a minute."
But at this moment, a voice came, attracting everyone's attention.
Not far away, I saw another group of scholars in Confucian robes walking over. There were old men and young men, and they all entered the realm. Especially the old man at the head, whose aura was not much weaker than that of Cen Xingyuan.
.
"A lineage from the Wang Faction?" Chen Jingyun, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but speak when he saw this.
After Song Zhishu heard this, he thought for a moment and immediately knew that the Wang Sect, as Mr. Cheng Hong had previously said, was a recently rising university school. It was backed by the Zhou Dynasty. Among the major Confucian schools, its strength was comparable to that of the Sect.
The holy lineage is comparable.
It is also one of the two most popular schools that came out on top at the Longyuan Conference.
When Cen Xingyuan saw this scene, he was slightly shocked.
He knew that what was coming next would be difficult.