After Li Qi's words, everyone's expressions changed again, from joy to worry, to joy to joy, just like watching a comedy, making people laugh.
In fact, the common people in feudal society have always been regarded as inferior, and it is natural for them to be untouchables. This is not wrong in itself and is well known.
However, no matter which dynasty you are in or which emperor is under the rule, it is also necessary for you to praise the emperor who loves the people like a son and governs the world with benevolence. None of the ministers here have said this. Based on this,
So Mencius's sentence "The people are the most valuable, the country is the second most important, and the emperor is the least important" is undoubtedly a compliment to the emperor. Even if he is a coward, he will flaunt himself like this. Who wouldn't want to hear good words?
Since this is correct, then if you say that the emperor's people are humble, that means that the emperor is not even a humble person. Are you kidding yourself with your own head?
If you want to refute, you can either say that Mencius's words are wrong, or you can say that the emperor is a tyrant. Obviously, no matter which kind of refutation is wise, it is unwise.
Good boy, you really did not disappoint me. Cai Jing was very happy. In fact, before Li Qi came, these scholar-bureaucrats were nitpicking each other. What was wrong here and what was wrong? He was so angry that he almost didn't curse. Fortunately, the emperor was
On his side.
Song Huizong was very happy when he heard the first half of Li Qi's story, but when he heard the second half, his expression immediately darkened and he glanced at Song Moquan and Lu Baixiao slightly.
Song Moquan's face turned purple with anger, and he didn't care anymore. He pointed at Li Qi and said: "Don't talk nonsense. When did I say that the emperor's people are humble people? I am talking about these professions being humble. You open a college."
This is very good, and we in the Hanlin Academy also agree very much, but you can't just teach according to the rules like other academies, and you have to do some weird things. You are obviously trying to please others."
Li Qi laughed and said: "Scholar Song, you really don't feel pain in your back when you stand and talk. Okay, what you said makes sense, so why don't you take the money?" He said and stretched out his hand.
Song Moquan said angrily: "What money? I don't owe you any money."
Li Qi snorted angrily and said: "Scholar Song, do you know how many people there are in our Taishi Academy? They can be counted in thousands. Do you know who these students were before? Let me tell you, they are all from outside the city.
Refugees, they couldn't even eat. Not to mention asking them to pay tuition. Their food money alone for a year was thousands of dollars. Although the Grand Master has a kind heart, he wants to rely on his own efforts without asking for anything in return.
To support a thousand people for a year or even several years is not enough, so we encourage businessmen to invest money, but you can't ask people to invest money in vain, you have to give back to others, they want talents. We
There is nothing wrong with giving it to them. Then our Taishi Academy only offers training courses for cooking, craftsmen, winemakers, etc. So why is it wrong? Tell me, is it better to have one more refugee? Or one more can make great achievements for our Song Dynasty
Contributors are good? You just want us to educate them to study. OK, then you can fill in this part of the money. I will definitely do it as you ask. I don’t want more, so I will give you five thousand first.
Go through it."
Five thousand strings, you are too cruel. Song Moquan was sweating profusely. He could not say anything at this time.
"Why? Stop talking?" Li Qi snorted again and said: "The grand master is idle at home, and he is still an old man. He is willing to do his best to relieve the emperor's worries. You are also the emperor's ministers, and you will not help the emperor.
It’s okay to be busy, why do you always want to smear the emperor’s face? Are you proud of the refugees everywhere outside Bianjing City? Just shout with one mouth and say, everyone can do it, but you are the whole person
Let us ordinary people take a look at some facts. Last time the Red Lady helped the victims, you said she was a monster. This time the Grand Master set up a college, and you obstructed it in every possible way. What is your purpose? If all scholars think so.
, then I would rather not teach these students to read.”
"You ---." Song Moquan didn't catch his breath. He swayed and fell backwards. Fortunately, his colleagues behind him held him up. His face was pale, he was panting slightly, and he looked like he was about to die.
Fuck! This didn't even make you scold you for vomiting blood. What a failure. It seems that there is still a big gap between me and classmate Zhou Xingxing. Li Qi sighed inwardly.
"Presumptuous." Wang Fu suddenly shouted: "Li Qi, you are so brave. No matter what you say, Academician Song is still your superior. How can you speak to him in such a tone? It is so disrespectful and humiliating. How can you behave like this?"
."
Song Huizong narrowed his eyes and said calmly: "According to Wang Aiqing's words, what is wrong with Li Qi's words? I would like to hear it."
This is like kicking the iron plate. Wang Fu quickly saluted and said in panic: "I know my guilt."
Song Huizong snorted coldly, then patted Cai Jing on the shoulder with a smile and said: "I have never forgotten your loyalty to me. Don't worry, I love you. No matter what, I will definitely stand by you this time."
Side."
Li Qi let out a long breath and said to himself, I have been waiting for your words.
Cai Jing hurriedly saluted and said: "Your Majesty's words are serious. I am ashamed that I should not live up to them. This is what I should do." His eyes were filled with pride. Even Cai Sui, who was standing by him, was also complacent.
"My dear, please get up."
Song Huizong helped Cai Jing up, turned around and glanced at Song Moquan and others coldly, and said calmly: "Since the two dear friends are dissatisfied with this school, I won't force you to stay here. You can all go back."
Although he is the emperor, it is not easy for him to fall out with the two giants of the Hanlin Academy over such a trivial matter.
Song Moquan was speechless at this time. He wanted to eat Li Qi's flesh and drink Li Qi's blood. However, the power of God was unpredictable and they did not dare to say anything more. They bowed to Lu Baixiao and left dejectedly.
The other scholar-bureaucrats kept their heads down and remained silent wherever they dared to speak out.
After handling this matter, Song Huizong frowned and looked at Li Qi again. Seeing the smile on his face, he felt angry and funny in his heart, and hummed: "If you said half a sentence wrong just now, I can't forgive you."
I understand the scene. Li Qi nodded and said: "Your Majesty, although I am usually a little unreasonable, I never dare to say anything false in front of the Emperor."
This boy is really capable. He was able to use the teachings of Confucius and Mencius to make Song Moquan and others almost faint. It would be a good choice to use him to deal with those officials in the future. Song Huizong thought about it, with a strange smile on his lips.
At this time, a young eunuch dressed as a commoner came in and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, breakfast has been delivered."
Song Huizong was slightly startled and said with a smile: "I almost forgot that I haven't had breakfast yet. Dear friends, please join me in savoring this morning tea culture." He laughed again and walked out of the courtyard.
Morning tea culture? Li Qi was stunned for a moment, and suddenly he heard a narrow-minded laughter next to him, "You should at least restrain yourself, look at the morale of the Song Dynasty."
Li Qi turned around and saw Zhao Kai looking at him with a smile on his face, and said angrily: "Your Highness, I have already restrained myself. That was just a prelude. I haven't started yet. I'm full of words."
Speaking of which, who would have thought that Academician Song was so clever that he even pretended to be fainted? Look at how vigorous he was when he left. Alas, I am still too naive and I fell into his trap."
Are you still naive? Zhao Kai pouted and widened his eyes. After a moment, he patted him on the shoulder and said, "Pretend I didn't say anything." He shook his head and left.
What do you mean? Did I say something wrong? Li Qi curled his lips and followed.
It was naturally the best place for the emperor to have his meals. It was undoubtedly Cai Jing's office. Cai Jing's office was designed exactly like the principal's office in later generations. There was a sandalwood desk and a wooden boss's chair directly above it.
, there is a portrait hanging on the wall behind. It is the portrait that Li Qi drew for him. On the left side is a couch covered with blankets, and in front of the sofa is a wooden coffee table. On the right side is a
There are bookcases full of books, and there is a small round table and two bamboo chairs under the opposite window. The furnishings are very elegant.
Song Huizong seemed to be very satisfied with the arrangement, especially the boss chair. He sat on it as soon as he arrived, and his servants immediately presented the delicacies. These were all brought from Zuixianju, and there were cages of delicacies on display.
Placed on the desk, the items are dazzling and extremely tempting. If Song Huizong had been shorter, fatter, and uglier, he would have become the underworld brother in Infernal Affairs.
Some of Gao Qiu and others sat on the coffee table, and some sat on bamboo chairs, but it was obviously not enough. Li Qi had another table brought in, and then they could barely sit down.
Song Huizong had never tasted these delicacies, so he didn't talk nonsense and started eating immediately. The others seemed to have not eaten breakfast, so they started eating with ease.
After destroying a soup dumpling like a child, Song Huizong stroked his beard and said with a smile: "This soup dumpling is really good. Drinking the dumpling is really well-deserved. It's so interesting." He said and ate another small dumpling.
Longbao drank a cup of milk tea, nodded, and suddenly said: "Li Qi."
Li Qi quickly swallowed the food in his mouth and said, "Wei Chen is here."
"Later, you can tell Boqing how to make these soup dumplings, steamed dumplings, egg tarts and this milk tea. I can't go to Zui Xianju to eat them every day."
As soon as Jinkou opened his mouth, Li Qi had no other choice even if he didn't want to. He thought to himself, it seems that he can only ask Brother Zuo to be more careful and not leak out my secret recipe. He smiled and said: "Yes, Wei Chen Ji"
Living."
Song Huizong nodded slightly and chatted with a group of ministers while eating. Li Qike didn't have breakfast either. He only took one small steamed bun at a time and ate hard, having no time to talk to them.
In the blink of an eye, the breakfast that was delivered was eaten by these beasts in uniform.
Song Huizong took a sip of milk tea and felt a little full. He stood up and suddenly saw some bamboo rafts hanging on the wall on the left. He walked over and took a look and saw some names written on them. He smiled and said: "These people are all Taishis."
Is it from a teacher at the school?"
Cai Jing quickly wiped his mouth and said, "Exactly."
Song Huizong hummed, looked at it, and suddenly said in surprise: "This Chen Dong is the student Chen Dong."
Cai Jing looked slightly embarrassed and said sarcastically: "The emperor is right, it is that Chen Dong."
Song Huizong laughed and said: "This is really interesting. I remember that Chen Dong had to impeach you with a memorial. I didn't expect that he would come to Taishi Academy. Interesting, interesting. My dear, how did you recruit him?
Are you here? I’d also like to hear it.”
Cai Jing smiled and said: "This was actually arranged by Li Qi and has nothing to do with the old minister."
Li Qi happened to be full and had nothing to do. He was ready to tell Song Huizong a million times more about how he plotted against Chen Dong that day. Unexpectedly, Song Huizong heard that it was him who did it.
, he just said oh and said: "That's not surprising." and there was no more content.
No way, you are not interested in such a wonderful story? It’s really in poor taste. Li Qi felt extremely depressed.
Song Huizong looked at it again and said, "Bai Qiannuo? Bai Aiqing, my dear, have you come to Taishi Academy?"
Bai Shizhong stood up quickly and said, "Your Majesty, it is not the humble minister who is boasting. My daughter has been smart since she was a child. She has read the Four Books and Five Classics well and is knowledgeable and sensible. It is a pity that she is a daughter and cannot serve as an official to contribute to our great Song Dynasty. Now,
This can be regarded as sharing your worries for you, and the ministers will let her go."
This is a boast. Li Qi chuckled and said: "Wei Chen can testify. Bai Xiangzhen is not boasting at all. Madame Bai is knowledgeable in astronomy and geography. The most important thing is that she is kind-hearted. Most of these students are recruited by her.
It is indeed a great blessing for Taishi Academy to have her help."
I'm not boasting, but what you said is too exaggerated. Bai Shizhong started to blush when he heard it. What a nice thing to say. How come it became so hypocritical when it came from Li Qi's mouth.
Cai Jing knew about the relationship between Li Qi and Bai Qiannuo, and when he heard his father-in-law and son-in-law praising Bai Qiannuo as if she were a goddess descending to earth, he couldn't help but smile and reciprocated: "What you two said is true, Bai Xiangqian is indeed smart.
Absolutely amazing, this woman is truly rare in the world."
Song Huizong chuckled and said, "You don't need to tell me this. I've heard about the second most talented woman in Tokyo, Madame Bai, for a long time." He then turned to Bai Shizhong and said, "Bai Aiqing understands the righteousness of this move.
It doesn't stick to trivial matters, I'm very pleased."
Bai Shi felt happy in his heart, but said: "I am scared."
Wang Zhongling's eyes flashed, showing a thoughtful expression.
At this moment, Cai Yong suddenly walked in and saluted: "I pay homage to the emperor."
Song Huizong turned around and said, "What's the matter?"
Cai Yong said: "If you go back to the emperor, the auspicious time has come and the unveiling ceremony is about to be held."
"Unveiling ceremony?"
Song Huizong gave Li Qi two questioning looks. No need to ask, he could usually think of this kind of thing.
Li Qi said hey: "This unveiling ceremony is actually just a very simple ceremony, which is to unveil the plaque in front of the gate and the red cloth on the two door couplets."
Song Huizong frowned and said: "I remembered it. When I came in, the pillars in front of the door were covered with red cloth. I just didn't notice it at the time. It turned out to be prepared for the unveiling ceremony. I also want to take a look.
." At this point, he sighed again and said, "It's just that it's not convenient for me to show up."
Li Qi smiled and said: "It's easy. The emperor only needs to go out to the side door and take a carriage to the front to watch."
"good idea."
Song Huizong smiled and said, "That's it."
The group of people hurried out of the attic. Zhao Kai, Wang Fu, and Liang Shicheng followed Song Huizong to the side door, while Cai Jing, Li Qi, and others went straight to the front door.
At this time, the gate of Taishi Academy was full of people. All the teachers had arrived. In addition, businessmen such as Cai Minde, Hong Bajin, Zhou Qing and others who had invested in Taishi Academy also came.
congratulate.
Gongs, drums and firecrackers are also ready.
When everyone saw Cai Jing and others coming out, they all saluted.
After Cai Jing said a few words, Li Qi invited him under the beam on the left and asked him to hold the red silk that fell straight down.
Facing so many people, Cai Jing was so excited that his mouth was trembling. He had been looking forward to this day for a long time. He glanced at the red ribbon in his hand and whispered: "Li Qi, will you show up later?"
What's the mistake? If I can't pull it off, I will be completely embarrassed."
Crow Mouth, can you, an old guy like you, say something nice? It makes me nervous, so I can’t really pull it off. Li Qi felt a little uneasy when he heard what he said, and unconsciously glanced at the plaque.
, but said: "Master, please rest assured. I have tried this a hundred and eighty times, and there must be no problem. But don't be soft-hearted and pull harder."
Cai Jing smiled and nodded, and saw everyone looking at him with their eyes wide open. The smiles on their faces seemed a little stiff, and sweat stains appeared on their brows.
Cai Yong suddenly came over, nodded and said: "Master, you can pull it."
Cai Jing's hand trembled, and he almost didn't pull it down. He quickly pulled it down again, and the red silk fell down, but he saw a horizontal plaque on it, with four big characters written in red lacquer "Taishi Academy". And those two door couplets
It reads, "If a young man is strong, the Song Dynasty will be strong; if a young man is rich, the Song Dynasty will be rich."
The teachers were stunned at first, but they all felt that this couplet was very meaningful, and they applauded one after another.
Cai Jing thought the applause was for him, and he was so proud that he also clapped.
Even Song Huizong in the carriage applauded, clapped his hands excitedly and said: "If a young man is strong, the Song Dynasty will be strong; if a young man is rich, the Song Dynasty will be rich."
Zhao Kai couldn't help but praise: "This couplet not only places my hope on the Song Dynasty, but also inspires students to make progress. It is much better than the couplets of most colleges."
Song Huizong hummed in deep agreement and said, "Did Cai Aiqing come up with this?"
Zhao Kai raised his lips, shook his head and said, "In my opinion, Li Qi must have thought of this."
Song Huizong was stunned and said: "Yes, it really looks like his style."
In an instant, firecrackers were blasting and gongs and drums were noisy.
"Congratulations."
"congratulations."
"Thank you very much."
Everyone came forward to congratulate him, and then rushed in.
When Bai Qiannuo passed by Li Qi, she whispered: "Brother, you wrote this couplet really well."
Li Qi chuckled and said, "It's really nice if everyone is happy."
Bai Qiannuo saw that he was acting dishonest again, so she rolled her eyes at him slightly, and then walked in.
...
At this time, on the playground in front of the teaching building, a group of children were lined up neatly. The youngest was less than six years old, and the eldest was about sixteen or seventeen years old. Now they are all wearing new clothes, and although their faces are
He still looks thin. But he looks much more energetic. He is completely different from when he first arrived.
A rectangular wooden platform was built in front of the team, covered with red cloth. There was a row of chairs on the platform, and a podium in front of it.
Dozens of teachers were naturally standing together with the students. Gao Qiu and other guests were sitting on the row of chairs on the stage. As the host, Cai Jing was sitting in the middle. Those businessmen never dreamed that they would be able to interact with the students.
Gao Qiu and Bai Shizhong sat together. What an honor it was. They lowered their heads and kept giggling. For this moment, the money was well spent.
Song Huizong also returned to the college from the side door and came to a classroom in the teaching building to watch. He also wanted to sit on the stage, but due to his identity, it was inconvenient to show up, and he felt very regretful.
As the deputy dean and host, Li Qi, after explaining something to Bai Qiannuo, Feng Yinu and others, walked up to the stage, saluted Cai Jing and others, then walked to the podium, and stretched his hand out to the table as a habit.
, his face was stunned, and he cursed secretly, fuck! I forgot that there is no microphone these days, it seems that I have to make a long story short. He coughed lightly and said loudly: "Teachers, classmates, distinguished guests, hello everyone! Today is the first event held by Taishi University.
I am honored to be able to witness this moment with you all. I believe everyone knows that our Taishi University is very different from other colleges in terms of educational philosophy and college structure. However, this does not mean that we are different. On the contrary, we
We are at the forefront of the times, and we should be proud of ourselves as a member of Taishi University."
Speaking of this, Li Qi suddenly caught a glimpse of two people at the back of the team with their heads lowered and their bodies hunched over, running towards the team quickly. He frowned. On the first day of school, someone was late, which made him very unhappy.
Suddenly, he felt that the figures of these two people were very familiar. He couldn't help but glance at the two people again, with a startled look on his face, and thought to himself, "Hey, aren't these Gao Yanei and Xiao Jiu? Why are they here? See those two people again."
One of them rolled on the ground, and the other was even more exaggerated and did a forward somersault, but they both stood firmly at the back of the team.
Li Qi couldn't help but burst into laughter.
When the people below saw Li Qi laughing for no reason, they all looked at each other with confusion on their faces.
"This bastard."
Gao Qiu had noticed it a long time ago. He gritted his teeth and cursed in a low voice, then winked at the entourage on the stage.
Li Qi also came to his senses at this time. This is really embarrassing. He quickly continued: "Similarly, Taishi Academy also shines because of you. Here, I would like to especially say something about our lovely students.
, although they are not old, they have experienced hardships that students from other colleges have not experienced. The difficulties they have experienced before are beyond our imagination, but they have survived. I am proud of them.
"
Bang bang bang.
A few of the caretakers assigned by Li Qi immediately clapped, and the others followed suit. The children all grinned and looked around, showing shy expressions.
Li Qi pressed his hands, and when the applause stopped, he said again: "We are all citizens of the Song Dynasty, and we all have the same sky on our heads. We are a nation, and we are a family. And you are even more important.
For the future of the Song Dynasty, as long as you don’t give up on yourselves, no one will give up on you, and the emperor will not give up on you. I solemnly promise you today that from this moment on, you will no longer live the same life as before.
In the days of hunger and cold, you no longer have to worry about food and clothing. You only need to do one thing now, and that is to study hard and strive to contribute your own strength to the Song Dynasty in the future."
Bang bang bang.
The applause was thunderous. Different from the last time, this time everyone spoke from the heart. Even Song Huizong in the classroom had tears in his eyes and was very excited. (To be continued.)
ps: The computer I was typing was smoking, so I carried it home.