In the academy library, Liang Qu picked at the spines of books.
He put his hand on it, took it out, flipped through two pages, and put it back again, still unable to make a decision.
"Are you interested in Buddhist classics?"
Liang Qu looked back: "Captain Shan? When did you come?"
A white-haired old man stood behind him, it was Zhao Ji, the headmaster of Shanghu Academy.
Thanks to the mountain chief, the Liang Qu pinyin issue could be reported so quickly. Otherwise, given the vast territory of Dashun, there might not be any news even after a leisurely trip back and forth for more than half a year.
"It's been a while, and I see you've been picking and choosing without having any ideas." Zhao Ji took a step forward, stood side by side with Liang Qu, picked out a classic and flipped through it, "Why did you suddenly think of reading Buddhist classics?"
Liang Qu handed over his hand and said, "To be honest, the student accidentally got a book on Buddhist exercises, which is quite consistent. However, it contains many terms and allusions, which the student cannot understand. I want to find two books to study."
Buddhism has a huge influence on the secular world, and there are many practices spread throughout the world. It is not surprising to find a book to study.
"That's right, then you shouldn't be here."
Zhao Ji stuffed the Buddhist scriptures back and walked out of the bookshelf. Liang Qu quickly followed, knowing that the mountain chief wanted to teach him how to choose books.
After crossing five or six bookshelves, Zhao Ji turned around and walked into another bookshelf. He glanced over it and picked out one book from the third floor and two from the fifth floor. A total of three books were handed to Liang Qu.
"Nong Qi explains the true meaning of Buddhism"
"Four Books Ou Yi Jie"
"The Synthesis of Bai's Three Religions into One"
"You have only studied a subset of classics and history, and you know nothing about Buddhism. You cannot understand it by directly reading Buddhist classics.
And I think you read mostly for utilitarian purposes, just to understand the exercises, not out of interest. If you keep reading forcefully, you will only become more confused and more anxious.
Nowadays, Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism are mostly integrated with each other. It is often said that Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism are interlinked. The three religions have always had the same ancestral style, and many things tend to be consistent.
On the contrary, it would be better to start by looking at Buddhism from a Confucian perspective, then look at Confucian counter-evidence from Buddhism, have a basis for understanding, and finally read specialized Buddhist classics based on the areas of confusion. "
Liang Qu read it several times, and found it really easy to understand. He was overjoyed and bowed: "Thank you, Master Shan, for choosing the book!"
It’s good to have connections and connections. If you don’t have anyone to guide you, you have to figure out everything on your own. How long will it take you to figure it out?
As for studying, Liang Qu was not afraid at all.
"Yes." The mountain chief accepted it calmly, "The new county magistrate is going to worship the gods. He will probably come over in another hour, so go back quickly."
Liang Qu nodded, registered the borrowing information with the book office, and took all three books away.
In the afternoon, Liang Qu stayed indoors.
There was no end to the commotion outside the academy.
The magistrate has arrived.
Everyone stood up to greet him, Jian Zhongyi was full of joy, and he visited the entire academy under the leadership of the mountain chief Zhao Ji.
The students all followed behind the big shot, not daring to whisper and only communicating with their eyes.
Who doesn't know that the new Magistrate Jian is a great master, and he can be heard even if he speaks softly.
After looking around, Jian Zhongyi stood in the courtyard and said with a sense of relief: "Shanghu Academy is well-deserved and is indeed the best academy in Pingyang County!"
"Master Jian is so ridiculous that I really don't deserve it."
"It's as simple as it is when it's dense, and it's like a valley when it's spacious. Mr. Zhao is too humble. It's just that Shanghu Academy does have areas that can be improved."
"Lord Jane, please speak."
"Too small!" Jian Zhongyi's tone was full of regret, "Such a good academy is really a blessing to Pingyang County. It should be bigger and better!"
As he spoke, Jian Zhongyi took out a banknote from his sleeve: "This is a banknote of five hundred taels. It is not a public account. It is my private investment to support Shanghu Academy."
"How can you let Master Jian spend money? The common people are terrified."
Zhao Ji pushed and gave in three times, and finally accepted the bank note at Jian Zhongyi's insistence.
Liang Qu gritted his teeth looking at it.
Grandma, she’s so damn rich.
A county magistrate's normal salary is less than 500 taels a year, so he can take it as soon as the big boss asks for it.
As expected of a son of an aristocratic family, he is extremely rich. The total amount of money he has earned so far is less than five hundred taels.
Liang Qu felt bored standing in the crowd. He just wanted Jian Zhongyi to come up with the question quickly and finish it quickly.
Unexpectedly, after Jian Zhongyi exchanged pleasantries for a while, the topic turned to him.
"I heard that there is a young hero in your academy who invented a pinyin method that is far superior to the Fanqie method. It only takes one year to be able to read completely. I wonder if this young hero is here."
As soon as these words came out, the students present all turned their heads and looked at Liang Qu.
Liang Qu stepped forward and said, "I am so ashamed to receive your love."
Jian Zhongyi looked up and down and said a few good words: "Tonggui is the youngest, and it is rare to have two talented people. Such achievements, and when I am in charge of the county, I should show it."
After that, he took out a second banknote from his sleeve.
"I didn't bring much with me when I went out. I only had a few banknotes. I hope you don't mind."
Liang Qu glanced at it and saw that the denomination of the bank note was one hundred taels, and he couldn't help but look at Zhao Ji.
Zhao Ji nodded slightly: "It is a gift given by the elders and cannot be declined."
Only then did Liang Qu accept it. He was indeed not very wealthy and had some things at home that he had not yet purchased.
With one hundred taels, the quality of life can reach a new level.
Jian Zhongyi faced everyone: "I have taken over the post of magistrate of Pingyang County. I should be diligent in government affairs so that the old will have their end, the strong will be useful, the young will have their own growth, and those who are modest, widowed, lonely, alone, and disabled will have their future. Raise, those who have merit will be rewarded, and those who have made mistakes will be punished, rewards and punishments are clear!"
The students clapped and cheered.
Then at the invitation of Zhao Ji, Jian Zhongyi personally inscribed a stone tablet.
Literally with my hands.
Jian Zhongyi stretched out only one index finger and carved a line of large characters on the lapis lazuli stone, which was as hard as fine steel.
“Seeking knowledge without learning is like fishing without a net.”
The next step is the question-based exam, which is quite simple, just write an article and only have one question.
"Dangdang, the people have no name; Weiwei, it has success, and it has articles."
Liang Qu spread out his pen, ink, paper and inkstone, biting the end of the pen.
Even if it's just going through the motions, the question is a bit over the top.
He is literate and has read books, but he has never thought about taking the imperial examination. Naturally, he has never understood how to solve problems, solve problems, or basic article formats.
If I had known earlier, I would have taken sick leave and not come.
That's not right. If you don't come, you won't get the one hundred taels. It's a lot of money anyway.
After a long time, he began to write.
Jian Zhongyi walked through the courtyard one by one and arrived at Liang Qu's teaching room. He seemed to be particularly interested in the founder of Pinyin, so he came in to check around him.
Si Hengyi's heart skipped a beat, but he couldn't stop it. Then he saw the new county magistrate's brows furrowed.
Doesn’t he, the teacher, know what level Liang Qu is at writing this kind of topic?
There are many wonderful ideas, but when it comes to writing questions, they are no different from unenlightened children, or even worse.
It's okay to just go through the motions among a bunch of papers, but now
Ordinary county magistrates are only in the top three, but this one is the real number two, selected by the emperor in the imperial examination.
Jian Zhongyi looked at the pile of words on the paper and felt that the level of his writing was being lowered.
What did this guy write?
The topic he asked was obviously quite satisfactory. He only needed to praise the ancient saints and sages for their achievements in education, and then praise the monarchs of the country for their wisdom and prowess. By the way, he expressed his loyalty, and said that he would also inspire and assist the current saints to do great things for the people, etc.
As a result, this person didn't even understand the topic. He digressed a little here and there, without any structure or rules.
If you use this guy's skull to make a bowl for initiation and practice, you won't become stupid.
