Zheng Xuan looked at Wang Can and asked: "Master Wang, what is this?"
Wang Can said: "This is a new paper I invented, called rice paper. This thing has just been manufactured now. Next, it will be produced in large quantities and then sold to all parts of the world."
"Good paper, good paper!"
Zheng Xuan's face showed an expression of approval.
For Wang Can, rice paper was about making money. But for Zheng Xuan, it was completely different. It could carry his knowledge and make it easier for him to preach and teach.
A smile appeared on Zheng Xuan's old cheeks and he said: "I have accepted Mr. Wang's rice paper. Thank you very much, Mr. Wang."
Wang Can said: "Kang Chenggong made a serious statement. From now on, I will arrange for people to deliver rice paper in large quantities to Duke Kang Cheng on a regular basis. I will support Duke Kang Cheng in imparting knowledge and educating his disciples extensively."
Zheng Xuan was not a pedantic person. What's more, he also needed rice paper, so he said: "Thank you, Mr. Wang."
Wang Can said: "Speaking of which, I also have something to ask of Mr. Kang Cheng."
Zheng Xuan asked: "What's the matter?"
Wang Can got straight to the point: "Kang Chenggong wrote a book to teach disciples and taught it to his disciples. But in my opinion, although it is feasible to do so, it is still a bit thankless. explain."
Zheng Xuan raised his eyebrows.
As an experienced old man, when he heard Wang Can ask someone for something, but he didn't tell him what he wanted to do first, but started talking about other things, he knew that this was a trick.
Obviously, this was done intentionally by Wang Can.
But Zheng Xuan didn't care either.
He wanted to see what kind of tricks Wang Can could do.
Zheng Xuan asked: "According to what Mr. Wang said, what should I do?"
"Build an academy!"
Wang Can spoke without hesitation.
This is also the purpose of Wang Can's trip, hoping to persuade Zheng Xuan to establish an academy in Langya Kingdom. As long as Zheng Xuan establishes an academy, he will be tied to Langya Kingdom. This is the result Wang Can hopes for.
Zheng Xuan's thoughts changed and he said: "I am afraid that I will be very busy in setting up an academy. How can I think about writing books and writing lectures? How can I think about preaching and teaching. Today's life is quiet and comfortable, which is quite good."
Wang Can said: "Kangcheng Gong is here!"
Zheng Xuandao: "Why?"
Wang Can replied: "First, there is no need for Duke Kang Cheng to worry about the establishment of the academy. All the corresponding matters will be planned and constructed by my officials. From the beginning, there is no need for Duke Kang Cheng to worry about anything."
"Second, I will arrange for people to take care of the normal operation of the academy, including money and so on."
"There is only one thing Mr. Kang Cheng has to do."
"It's about preaching and teaching."
"It's just writing a book and establishing a theory."
"Other than that, there's nothing else to do."
Wang Can talked eloquently and said: "In fact, because of the establishment of the academy, a unified plan can be made for the scholars in the academy. In addition, Kang Chenggong can select knowledgeable people from his disciples and let them lead them. You impart knowledge."
"It is too difficult for Kang Chenggong alone to teach knowledge to countless people."
"The power of one person is ultimately not enough."
"But after Kang Chenggong selected smart people to teach knowledge, these smart people would then teach more ordinary scholars and students, so that more people could be taught."
Wang Can had a smile on his face and said: "Actually, in addition to this, a library can be built in the academy. All precious bamboo slips should be copied on rice paper and then hidden in the library for people to read. In addition, I also People will be arranged to collect precious ancient books so that they can be included in the library for people to study."
When Zheng Xuan heard this, a light flashed in his cloudy eyes.
Wang Can's last words made Zheng Xuan's heart beat violently.
Zheng Xuan likes ancient books.
Because a lot of knowledge has been passed down and books have been scattered all over the world, a lot of knowledge has been lost. If the government can use the power of the government to collect more unique books and copy them on rice paper, that would be a great achievement.
Bamboo slips collect books. After all, there are too few words on a bamboo slip.
But rice paper is different.
Rice paper is thin and can hold countless words.
This is the difference between the two.
If you use rice paper to revise it into a book, you can store countless contents. Even if it is thousands of words or tens of thousands of words, it is not a difficult task, it will be extremely easy.
Zheng Xuan was thinking in his heart and said: "When Lord Wang mentioned the academy, I was very excited. However, you mentioned your request just now. I don't know what Lord Wang's request is?"
Wang Can smiled and said: "My request is that I hope that Duke Kang Cheng will serve as the dean of the academy. With Duke Kang Cheng here, I predict that the academy will prosper and become a holy place of literary style."
Zheng Xuandao: "I agree to your request."
In fact, Zheng Xuan could not find a reason to refuse.
Because the request made by Wang Can was actually beneficial to Zheng Xuan and could help Zheng Xuan promote his knowledge.
Zheng Xuan happily agreed to such a thing.
Wang Can stood up, looked at Zheng Xuan, and said: "On behalf of thousands of scholars, I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Kang Cheng."
Zheng Xuan also stood up and said: "I would like to express my gratitude to Lord Wang on behalf of thousands of scholars."
Both of them thanked each other.
Wang Can thanked him because Zheng Xuan stayed in Langya Kingdom, so thousands of people in Langya Kingdom were blessed. In fact, Wang Can also benefited from this.
When Zheng Xuan thanked him, he simply expressed his gratitude to the scholar and had no other thoughts.
This is the difference between the two.
Wang Can said seriously: "I will arrange for people to handle the affairs of the academy immediately. Please rest assured, Duke Kang Cheng. In addition, regarding the selection of scholars from Duke Kang Cheng's sect, as a person to teach, I can only ask Duke Kang Cheng to worry about it."
Or, it would be best if Duke Kang Cheng invites some celebrities to teach in the academy."
Zheng Xuandao: "Don't worry, Mr. Wang, I will take care of it myself."
Wang Can then said, "I still have things to deal with, so I won't stay any longer. Take care of yourself, Mr. Kang Cheng, and I'll take my leave."
"Go slowly and don't send me away!"
Zheng Xuan replied and watched Wang Can leave.
Wang Can came and left quickly. After Wang Can left, Sun Qian, who was sitting below, looked at Zheng Xuan and said seriously: "Teacher, Wang Can is really young. Under the current circumstances, you really want to become an academy
Dean?"
Zheng Xuan chuckled and said: "How can I go back on what I have promised? What's more, I am just in the academy. I don't serve as an official or interfere with things. I just preach and teach, and then write books and establish
Say, why not? The most important thing is that Wang Can will collect many orphans, that is the most interesting thing."
For Zheng Xuan, reading is a happy thing.
This is his favorite.
Sun Qian heard this and said: "The disciple understands what the teacher said."
"You do not understand!"
Zheng Xuan shook his head and said softly: "Other than that, I agreed to Wang Can's request. Generally speaking, Wang Can owes me a favor. Like you and the other disciples who are my disciples, they will serve as officials in the future.
You can also stay close to the water tower and go directly to Wang Can's command. Wang Can looks young, but he has means, which is worth watching. Especially although he is young, he does not have the slightest bit of arrogance and arrogance. This man's future is bound to be
Extraordinary.”
After Sun Qian heard this, he was moved.
These disciples of Zheng Xuan's sect are what Zheng Xuan cares about after all.
Sun Qiandao: "Teacher has worked hard, and the disciple understands."
Zheng Xuan waved his hand and said: "Go ahead. Since we want to establish an academy, this is not an easy matter. When the time comes, you will also participate in it."
"Here!"
Sun Qian bowed his hand and agreed.
Wang Can left the place where Zheng Xuan lived and quickly returned to the county seat of Kaiyang County.
Back at the military camp, Mi Zhu came in a hurry.
Mi Zhu saw Wang Can and said quickly: "My lord, how is the situation going?"
"It's done!"
With a smile on his face, Wang Can said: "I have convinced Zheng Xuan to let him stay in Kaiyang County. In addition, we will choose a place to build an academy where he lives, and Zheng Xuan will serve as the academy. With Zheng Xuan in Kaiyang County, Langya Kingdom has soared to the sky. It can be said that looking at the whole world, Langya Kingdom will have a prosperous literary style."
After a pause, Wang Can said: "Zheng Xuan alone is enough to support the operation of the academy. However, we need to arrange people for all construction matters of the academy. In addition, we will also need to arrange people for all management of the academy in the future."
Mi Zhu smiled and said, "Even so, it's still a good deal."
"indeed so!"
Wang Can also answered with a smile. Under the current situation, with Zheng Xuan here, Wang Can's Langya Kingdom would be like having another mountain-holding treasure, like a pillar of the country.
Mi Zhu said: "As for the construction of the academy, as well as the funding, I will make arrangements immediately. The construction of the academy will be completely completed within a month, and there will be no delay."
Wang Can said: "Thank you for your hard work."
Mi Zhu said: "A humble job is not hard work."
Mi Zhu admired Wang Can very much in convincing Zheng Xuan.
Everyone in the world knows that Zheng Xuan is a hermit.
It is extremely difficult to get Zheng Xuan to do things.
It is indeed not easy for Wang Can to do it.
After Mi Zhu retreated, Wang Can sat alone in the tent, thinking about the next step. Now he was looking forward to Liu Xi's action. It would be best if he could get the imperial edict first and become the imperial governor of Xuzhou. Already.
Because Wang Can first became the governor of Xuzhou and led troops into Donghai County, it was justifiable.
Moreover, it also occupies the great righteousness.
This is the best result.
So as time passed day by day, in early September, Wang Can temporarily suppressed the decision to send troops. Previously, it was decided to send troops to Near Donghai County in early September, but now Wang Can is waiting for news from Liu Xi.
Time passed day by day, and while Wang Can was waiting, the academy was the first to be built.
Mi Zhu mobilized a huge amount of financial resources, and nearly a hundred craftsmen worked continuously. In a short period of time, the large frame of the academy was built and began to decorate the various courtyard residences in the academy. (To be continued)