Li Baiyi smiled and said: "Since Mr. Liu has asked so many people, I want to boldly ask Mr. Liu, what is the purpose of your study back then and now?"
Everyone couldn't help but be shocked by Li Baiyi's question. This kid actually dared to question Master Liu. He was really brave.
Liu Yuan seemed to have expected this, and immediately said with a smile.
"I am very old. Even if I don't study, my daily life is nothing more than walking with birds and fishing."
"For me, these are not of much significance. I just thought that there is no end to learning. It would be a pity to stop studying for half my life."
"I think it is more meaningful to read more books and understand more truths."
"As the saying goes, the higher you stand, the farther you see."
"If an ordinary person reads, he will naturally start from the beginning. After reading for several decades, he will reach the level of an old man."
"But if I read for one more day, it will be like taking a step forward from my current height. The books I read every day will have new meanings."
"The more I read, the more I feel that I know too little. I want to use my practical actions to encourage more people to read. I believe there must be many people who are willing to fall in love with reading like Lao Chen."
"This can be regarded as a kind of education for the world. Of course, in addition to practicing it personally, Lao Chan also recruits students to help more people grow up faster."
"This is the meaning of Lao Chen's study. It may not sound like he has any lofty ambitions, but Lao Chen has enabled countless students to take a further step forward on my platform."
"This is not only the purpose of my study, but also my contribution to the world."
Upon hearing this, everyone present was immediately filled with admiration: "Master Liu is really a role model in the literary world of the Northern Yuan Dynasty, which is fascinating."
"Yes, Mr. Liu has already reached such a height. He still studies more every day to make himself a better self. Naturally, we cannot fall behind, don't you think so?"
"We should learn more from adults. The example set by Mr. Liu for us is so admirable."
Listening to the compliments from everyone, Liu Yuan was immediately impressed, stroking his beard with a smile on his face.
When Li Baiyi heard this, he said with a mocking look on his face: "It is indeed interesting to stand on the shoulders of giants and learn from it, but don't you think you are putting too much pressure on yourself?"
"You also said that you want to teach people all over the world. Who are the disciples you have accepted?"
"Besides scholars, there are no other types, right? You can't even teach people without distinction. At best, you can only say that you teach the world's scholars, but not the world's people."
“Do you know how much wheat and rice can be produced from one acre of land?”
"Do you know what it takes to build a tall building?"
"Don't tell me that this has nothing to do with governing the world. If you understand this, you can know how the food production is, and it is even possible to increase the food production, so that more people can eat and feed more people."
"The more people we can feed, the more people will be able to serve as soldiers, and the country will be stronger."
"As for building tall buildings, these principles can also be used to better govern the world."
"Imagine that you have to defend a city. This city is very important, but the walls and gates are not high."
"If you can build the city wall taller, you can better protect against enemies and keep the kingdom intact. Doesn't this have anything to do with the world?"
Wang Xuanfeng couldn't help but his eyes lit up when he heard this. This guy said it well. Although Liu Yuan is the leader of the literary world, he only understands things about scholars. As for what happens in all walks of life, he knows nothing about it.
Although scholars are very important, they only occupy a very small part after all. Does Li Baiyi mean that he only cares about all the people in the world?
Even the students at Da Kun couldn't help but be moved by Li Baiyi's attitude. These ideas were really amazing!
Although they may not have a good impression of Li Baiyi, what Li Baiyi said made them suddenly realize that reading can be taught without discrimination.
Reading is not just for scholars. Anyone can read if they want to and if they have the opportunity.
As for the literary talents in Beiyuan, their eyes widened at this time, feeling very unbelievable.
Li Baiyi's words made them feel a great threat. If Li Baiyi's words really came true, how powerful would Da Kun be?
Not only Dakun’s literary world, but the whole world of Dakun will undergo earth-shaking changes!
Liu Yuan himself was even more shocked at this time. What this kid said hit him seven inches. How could his disciples have farmers who cultivate the land and workers who do hard work?
His disciples are all high-ranking officials, and they will all be officials in the future!
But he couldn't say these words, otherwise, wouldn't it violate his so-called ideal of teaching more people?
After thinking for a moment, Liu Yuan couldn't help but ask: "Since you said that, I would like to know, what is the purpose of your study?"
When Li Baiyi heard this, he laughed and said: "My purpose of studying? Of course it is to study for the rise of Dakun."
"Reading for The Rise of Dakun?"
Liu Yuan's eyes widened. He didn't expect that Li Baiyi's just nine words could make people unable to refute and find fault.
The question he asked was big, and the answer from this guy Li Baiyi was even bigger.
Studying for the rise of Dakun is not for personal gain, but for the whole country and the world!
The literati of the two countries couldn't help but clenched their fists. Why didn't they think of this answer and goal?
Li Xiao was also shocked by his son's answer: "Good boy, you have great ambitions. Dad, why don't I notice it on weekdays? You hide it so well."
Prince Wang Lang couldn't help but praise: "Wonderful, studying for the rise of Dakun is indeed greater than everyone else's goal. Everyone in Dakun should set such a lofty goal."
Li Baiyi smiled, nodded and said: "Exactly, in my opinion, this is the most lofty ideal of scholars. If studying can't make your country stronger, then why study? Go back to the fields and farm as soon as possible. , at least it can feed a few people."
Wang Xuanfeng glanced at Li Baiyi with satisfaction, and then smiled at Liu Yuan.
"Master Liu, do you have anything else to ask?"
Liu Yuan quickly waved his hand and said with a bitter smile: "Your Majesty, Emperor Dakun, I have nothing more to ask. I am truly convinced."
As he spoke, he cupped his hands towards Li Baiyi and said, "Young Master Li's words really enlightened me."
