Chapter 1455: Entering Yuelu Academy and meeting the students Junjie
Chapter 1455: Entering Yuelu Academy and meeting outstanding students
"Now that Yuelu Academy has been rebuilt, and there are great sage bishops like my brother, it will soon become a holy place for students!"
Hearing this, Zhang Shi said a few words of humility, but his face was extremely helpful!
As one of the inheritors of Neo-Confucianism, presiding over one of the four major academies, and holding the Xianghu line of inheritance, he indeed has reasons to be proud and proud!
"Hou Zhongwu praises you!"
Zhang Shigong arched his hands, and then led Shen Tang and his party towards the interior of the college.
"Brother-in-law, isn't this just an academy?
Why does my brother-in-law speak so highly of me?"
Murong Yu has always been in the tribe, so naturally he does not understand the inheritance and culture of the Song Dynasty.
Therefore, when I saw that Shen Tang praised this academy so much, I even whispered to Shen Tang and asked curiously.
Shen Tang smiled slightly, "Madam, you don't know something! The Han people value inheritance first and knowledge even more! And the academy is the carrier of knowledge and inheritance! This academy, after thousands of years, is not only a witness to Chinese civilization, but also a testimony to all The embodiment of Han people’s knowledge and loyalty!”
"Although there are many scholars who are mean people, for most scholars, they do not seek fame, wealth, gold or silver, but the inheritance of knowledge and loyalty is their lifelong wish and pursuit!"
"Looking at China from generation to generation, although it is constantly changing and foreigners are constantly invading, why China has never been cut off? This is the fundamental reason! Including why the imperial court attaches great importance to scholars, because scholars are not only the future, but also inheritance and hope! "
Zhang Shi on the side couldn't help but feel a little emotional and excited when he heard Shen Tang's comments.
It can be said that Shen Tang’s words are almost the highest praise for scholars! He is proud of you!
And the reason why Shen Tang said this is not without purpose!
Because of Taizu, the Song Dynasty has always been kind to scholars, and it has indeed allowed the rights and status of scholars to reach a level that is unmatched by other dynasties! As a result, many things that make people look down upon and resentful have indeed happened.
In fact, the Song Dynasty has always been weak and has been invaded by northern tribes and peoples, and there has never been such a reason.
However, we have to admit that not all literati of the Song Dynasty were without loyalty.
In the original history, the Song Dynasty was destroyed by the Mongolian tribes on the northern grasslands a hundred years later. Hundreds of thousands of Song subjects jumped into the sea and died for the Song Dynasty! How many of them were loyal scholars?
With the demise of the Song Dynasty, the Han people lost their loyalty and thousands of years of cultural accumulation and inheritance. This is not an empty talk.
If there had not been nearly a hundred years of abuse and oppression by the grassland peoples, and if there had not been the isolation of the country for hundreds of years, how could our country, China, have suffered the unimaginable sufferings that it did later?
The group of people chatted softly, stepped up the twelve steps, and entered the academy!
After passing the mountain gate, you are facing a large hall, with the word "rite hall" written on the plaque!
"As Zhongwu Hou said, the academy represents inheritance! And in this ceremony hall, the sages and saints of the past dynasties are enshrined for students to worship and observe..." Zhang Shi introduced by the side.
As they entered, in the middle was a seated statue of the sage Confucius! On the left and right were the sages and sages of various generations!
Shen Tang solemnly bowed to these saints!
The so-called Chinese nation has a long history, precisely because of the continuous efforts and explorations of generations of sages! Perhaps some of their views are no longer realistic in the eyes of later generations, or even become so-called 'dross', but this is the era The limitations of reality and knowledge are not the fault of these sages.
At least, most of the saints are worthy of their reputation and status.
Shen Tang performed this ceremony willingly.
Although Murong Yu didn't understand, he followed Shen Tang and bowed respectfully!
After passing through the ceremony hall, a row of houses appeared in front of everyone!
"Marquis Zhongwu, this is the lecture hall of our Yuelu Academy! I often invite famous teachers and officials from three mountains and five mountains to come and give lectures to many students! Students can also discuss with each other during their studies!"
Shen Tang nodded. Actually, there was no need for Zhang Shi's introduction, because Shen Tang and others had already heard the sound of reading coming from inside the room.
After walking a few steps forward, Shen Tang looked up and saw a plaque hanging above the house in the middle with the four words "Xue Da Xing Tian" written on it.
Perhaps the footsteps alerted the students in the room. While Shen Tang and others were watching, several students wearing Confucian shirts came out of the room.
When several people saw Zhang Shi, they hurriedly saluted!
"Meet the mountain leader!"
Zhang Shi returned the greeting, "No need to be polite! Come, let me introduce you! This is me, Lord Zhongwu of the Song Dynasty, Master Shen of Shen Hall! You have discussed Master Shen's deeds before, and now you are lucky enough to meet Master Shen, why don't you come quickly? Want to meet me?"
Several students were shocked when they heard this!
For these young students, Shen Tang is simply the hope of the weak Song Dynasty! He first fought against Chengdu, then took over southern Xinjiang, and not long ago even defeated the Song Dynasty’s old enemy Jin Kingdom! It is no exaggeration to say that in these In the hearts of passionate students, Shen Tang is almost their idol.
"Student Wu Lie/Zhao Fang/You Jiuyan... pay homage to Marquis Zhongwu!"
When Shen Tang heard the names of these people, he couldn't help but be surprised! He said that Wu Lie could almost be regarded as the descendant of Zhang Shi. Later, he became an official and fought fiercely with the Jin soldiers in Xiangyang, and defeated the Jin soldiers.
Besides, You Jiuyan was also a great figure in the literary world, but after he became an official, he was suppressed by Han Yuzhou, so his official career was not obvious.
Several other people also have their own reputations! However, they should only be studying with Zhang Shi initially, and obviously they have not yet achieved their later achievements.
"You don't need to be polite! Speaking of which, although Shen Tang was born in the wilderness, he is also an out-and-out scholar!"
Having said this, several young students couldn't help but smile! Yes, Shen Tang was the number one scholar appointed by the emperor a few years ago. What is this if he is not a scholar?
However, most of Shen Tang's achievements were in battle.
"It is my great honor to be able to come to the academy today and meet all the heroes! Just now, I mentioned to my brother that this academy is not only the heritage of my Han people, but also shows the loyalty of the scholars! Today, Yuelu Academy Not only do we have a great sage like my brother as the bishop, but we also have all the heroes. This is our great fortune in the Song Dynasty, and this is the great fortune of our people!"
"I, Shen Tang, look forward to seeing you become generals and prime ministers in a few years to bring benefits to the Song Dynasty and the people! In this way, I, the Song Dynasty, will be prosperous!"
Although when it comes to age, Shen Tang is a little younger than some of them, but with Shen Tang's current status and achievements, it is obviously not out of the ordinary to say such a thing.
The people in front of them also didn't think there was anything wrong with Shen Tang's words, and even felt extremely excited and excited.
They were overjoyed that their idols had high hopes for them!