On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, after Song and Mu returned from visiting the Gu family, Tao Fengming seemed to be very busy in the past few days. Every day, someone would either come to visit him or he would go out.
Song Mu was left alone to stay in the courtyard every day, completing the daily tasks assigned, which was to find some books to read.
Song Mu was happy that Tao Fengming acted like this, at least he seemed to be more energetic.
But this morning, a message was sent to Sun Zhai, and it was specifically addressed to Song Mu.
It turned out to be a post sent by Gu Zhizhi, the successor of that day, and what he said was to ask Song Mu if he was free today. He had already opened a lecture venue in the Fuxue and invited many students there. , just waiting to discuss the study with Song Mu again.
Song Mu was dumbfounded when he saw this situation. He didn't expect that Gu Zhizhi was so efficient in doing things. Even before the New Year, he was in a hurry to complete the agreement.
However, Song Mu had nothing else to do this time, and it was also about studying, so he was naturally happy to go.
After explaining to the housekeeper of Sun's house, Song Mu walked lightly and walked all the way to the location of Jinling Mansion School.
As a capital city, Jinling naturally has academies and academies. In the early years, Jinling's academies were even more famous than its academies. This was because the students in this academy had a high chance of reaching a higher level.
Almost seven out of ten students can successfully reach the state within five years. For a time, Jinling talents were famous all over the world, and a large number of talents were added to the entire Jiangnan East Road.
And this is because a Jinshi named Fei, when he was teaching at Jinling Prefecture School, would give lectures every day, and he would also use the literary spirit inspired by cultural tourmaline to soothe the shackles of many students.
It is precisely because of this that Jinling Mansion became famous for a while.
Then the scholar died of illness, and the tourmaline was inherited by his family. The Ministry of Rites also spent a lot of time studying how it helped many students achieve success. But in the end, it was discovered that it was Mr. Fei who concentrated his efforts day and night, and then used the cultural tourmaline to stimulate everything, and finally created everything, and even his body was empty because of it, and he perished soon after.
This kind of method is similar to the blood sacrifice of the demon clan. Mr. Fei is also brave enough to think of this method to improve the talent's ability.
However, because this method was so terrifying, in order to prevent other schools from imitating it, it was immediately banned by the Ministry of Rites and all manuscripts related to the realm of caring for blood were withdrawn. As a result, the reputation of Jinling School gradually declined.
However, the academic style of Jinling Fu School is still there, especially after learning that it was Mr. Fei who worked so hard that many students became successful. He specially built a lecture hall in the Fu School, and the lecture atmosphere is even stronger. Every time he starts, countless students flock to him.
To this day, Jinling Mansion School is located in the most central location in Jinling City, and its area is comparable to that of Jinling Academy. Countless students who travel to Jinling come here because of its reputation.
Song Mu came to the entrance of Jinling Mansion School and looked up.
Jinling Mansion has tall arches and magnificent buildings. At this time, many students were already coming here, talking and laughing.
Immediately, someone noticed Song Mu who was also coming here. He looked happy and hurriedly came up to say hello.
"Song Jieyuan, we were talking about you just now, but we didn't expect you to come now."
"It's great that Song Jieyuan is here. I've been reading Song Jieyuan's articles in "Tianwenjian" at home these days. I really feel sorry for myself."
Song Mu and several students handed over their hands one after another, and now they were surrounded by them and walked inside.
When Song Mu entered the school, he could hear the bustle of people, and there were actually many students walking around.
Confucian students, young students, and scholars were all present. There were one or two hundred people in sight. There were quite a number of bustling gatherings in the square of the mansion.
And I don’t know who shouted at this time.
"Song Jieyuan is here!"
"It's Song Jieyuan, Song Mu!"
The next moment, there were countless pairs of eyes looking towards the door. Song Mu felt that he was immediately stared at by thousands of pairs of eyes. The eyes of the people looking at Song Mu were different, and Song Mu also turned his hands away one after another.
The students around him also came towards Song Mu one after another, and there was a continuous flow of people calling him over his hands. Song Mu pursed his lips and smiled and cupped his hands wildly. He actually felt a little like being overwhelmed while walking down the street after taking the college entrance examination and the provincial high school entrance examination.
The scene was extremely lively for a while. Fortunately, after a while, someone finally stood up and spoke.
"Everyone, we have invited Song Jieyuan to give a lecture. It is not a problem to be blocked at the door like this. Let's all go to the lecture hall! When it starts, we will have time to ask for advice!"
It was probably a tutor. Under the initiative of the other party, many scholars came out to speak. Everyone also made way for the passage and surrounded Song Mu as he went to the interior of the mansion.
As for those students or Jinshi tutors who were standing far away, they saw hundreds of students from this school approaching one by one. They all moved at the news, their expressions were surging, and they were filled with sighs at the moment.
"Song Mu from Jiangnan West Road should be a role model for future literati."
Song Mu had no time to care about what others thought of him at the moment. He was pushed forward all the way, passed several thresholds, and finally stepped into a huge courtyard.
This courtyard is extremely spacious. The ground is paved with thick green bricks, and there are already many futons placed on the ground. These futons are spread out in a circle around the center of the courtyard. Looking up at this moment, it looks like a miniature examination room. .
In the middle of the crowd was a wide, dark brown, circular wooden platform. On the wooden platform was a table with pens, ink, paper and inkstones placed on it.
The ground around the circular wooden platform was paved with three circles of whole bluestone slabs, which looked extremely noble.
At this moment, the Gu Zhizhi from before also arrived in front of Song Mu and was talking to Song Mu with a smile on his face.
"Song Jieyuan, it is really a blessing for us and other students that you can come to my Jinling Mansion to give lectures this time."
Song Mu looked a little embarrassed at the moment and said to the other party.
"Brother Gu, didn't you say before that I just came here to discuss study matters with the Jinling talents, how come it turned out to be..."
Song Mu looked at the huge venue and the students who were constantly pouring into the lecture hall, with a look of surprise and nervousness on his face.
This kind of battle seemed to be no longer a chat between peers, but rather treated Song Mu as a knowledgeable teacher.
Song Mu did not dare to take credit and feel arrogant, and felt that he was not powerful enough to explain the knowledge of saints to so many students. However, at this moment, Song Mu was pushed forward by everyone, and Gu Zhizhi said from the side.
"Brother Song, there is no need to be so reserved. I have already truthfully reported this lecture to all the adults in the government school, and they have allowed us to do so. Besides, Brother Song is the leader of the same discipline, and his knowledge is already above that of ours. Today, We are all here to be taught, so it is not an exaggeration to call Jie Yuan a teacher."
As he said this, several people nearby also responded immediately, with a bit more enthusiasm on their faces.
In their opinion, the fact that Song Mu was able to win a Jie Yuan at such a young age was enough to show that while he was talented, he must also have a unique learning method.
If I can get some insights from them and learn to use them, maybe I can take a step forward when I try them out.
The thoughts of the other talented students and Confucian scholars in the field were even simpler. Some simply admired Song Mu and wanted to meet and have a few words with him, while others hoped to learn from Jie Yuan's unique style and become famous in the future. A world-famous literati.
As for whether some of them are jealous, or even secretly trying to get angry, no one knows.
Song Mu was pushed towards the wooden platform by everyone, but Song Mu stood on the bluestone beside the wooden platform. He turned his head and asked Gu Zhizhi.
"Brother Gu, is this the place where Mr. Fei lectured?"
Gu Zhizhi nodded, his expression now more solemn, and said in a deep voice.
"This is the place where Mr. Fei lectures. It was here that he taught me the top three scholars in Jinling Prefecture."
Song Mu's heart was surging when he heard these words, and everyone was about to continue pushing Song Mu forward. However, Song Mu steadied himself at this moment, shaking his head and refusing to take a step forward.
"My husband's virtue and knowledge are far higher than mine. How dare I taint his position? It is my honor to be able to discuss studies with you next to him."
With that said, Song Mu immediately bowed respectfully to the wooden platform in front of him, then lifted up his robe and sat down on the bluestone slab.
Gu Zhizhi and others next to him were stunned when they saw this scene and kept saying.
"You can't solve the problem. The position of the wooden platform should be reserved for solving the problem."
Song Mu, however, insisted on shaking his head and refusing. Looking at the students all around him who were looking over, he raised his hands and said.
"I will sit here and communicate with you. Please take your seat quickly."
Everyone was looking at each other in confusion. At this moment, they looked at Song Mu sitting on the bluestone beside the wooden platform, and their expressions were very touched.
"Song Jieyuan is indeed a very human being."
"Respecting learning and loving learning, Mr. Fei will be very pleased to see him. We will listen attentively."
