The tea party where Zhang Yan accepted the invitation was scheduled for the 25th, which was the third day after he arrived in Xiangkou.
Luo Changshan very implicitly found a robe for Zhang Yan, saying that it looked good and showed spirit, but in fact Zhang Yan understood that this robe should be a ceremonial outfit of the miscellaneous school lineage, and was rarely worn in normal times, but in some cases You need to wear it on special occasions to show your identity.
Is this considered a good intention? Zhang Yan knew that there was Luo Changshan's little thought in this. But he didn't care about these details. After all, he had already made up his mind to rely on the reputation of the miscellaneous school lineage. He couldn't say one thing and do another, right? So Zhang Yan took the robe with a smile and said he would wear it during the tea party without asking any questions. Only then did the smile on Luo Changshan's face become natural.
It's so formal, so naturally it won't be as simple as "sit down, drink tea and chat." Even the full name of this tea party was said differently, and Zhang Yan only found out about these things the day before it came to an end. It suddenly dawned on me why the other party would choose to hold this so-called tea party at this time and place.
Qian Bei Nan Tea Party. This is the full name of the tea party that will be officially held tomorrow.
Qian, of course, is not Qiankun, but refers to the Qiande Dynasty, which is the name of the superior country when Nanyuan Kingdom and Beiwu Kingdom came together before they split. North and South refer to the present-day Nanyuan Kingdom and Beiwu Kingdom. Although they are all geographical locations, there are time differences before and after, so it is easy to understand the participants of this long tea party literally.
Luo Changshan also expressed his apology, saying that the specific situation of the North-South Tea Party is generally a rare top gathering in the academic circle. In view of many bad experiences in the past, there have always been some confidentiality rules, even now it can be regarded as " "Bad", but Luo Changshan had to explain briefly.
Afterwards, Luo Changshan gave Zhang Yan a detailed introduction to what kind of gathering the so-called Qiannan North Tea Party was and what its significance was.
In the beginning, the tea party was just called a tea party, without so many twists and turns. It is not a gathering held at a specific time and place, but a small gathering in a small circle and in a small area that can be held temporarily. Because there is a saying in miscellaneous studies that "study with tea, rice with wine", you need to keep a clear mind when entering school, so don't drink alcohol and drink tea. That’s why it was called a tea party.
Later, the line of miscellaneous studies was suppressed by the mainstream school of thought, and was even once labeled as "crooked and chaotic learning" and was almost exterminated. This kind of small gathering gradually became a way of secretly communicating with each other in private, and gradually became quite ritualistic.
Then the trend changed. The skills and methods of the miscellaneous studies are gradually integrated into the secular world, allowing more and more people to gradually put aside their prejudices and begin to accept and respect miscellaneous studies. In this way, the "tea party" has a formal ritual and some growing authority. In addition, the split between the Nanyuan Kingdom and the Beiwu Kingdom also divided the people of the Zaxue lineage who were originally in the Qiande Dynasty into two.
The living environment has not changed, but the atmosphere has. They were all one family before the split, but the estrangement naturally arose after the split. And as time goes by, some differences in the school's philosophy will also arise. Disputes will naturally lead to conflicts that go beyond knowledge. It turns into a secret rivalry or tit-for-tat confrontation.
certainly. The exchange of knowledge at the tea party is still the main purpose. It’s just that the atmosphere will be more changeable. Luo Changshan described it this way. He also made a psychological expectation for Zhang Yan.
"The folk customs in the Beiwu Kingdom are more rugged, and there are many herders, and their knowledge is also "rough". They like to spend their thoughts on the general direction instead of thinking too much about the details. This makes them over there. The income from miscellaneous studies will appear to be in many categories, but it is too many to withstand scrutiny.
Nanyuan Kingdom is the opposite of them. We pay attention to perfection, try to make a subject as deep and thorough as possible, and like to seek breakthroughs and changes in a subject.
These two methods can actually complement each other. But it is becoming increasingly difficult because of the relationship and atmosphere between the two countries. Rather, it turned into a dispute over the principles of establishing a world of miscellaneous knowledge.
Beiwu believes that miscellaneous studies should actively seek integration with mainstream schools, and even actively embrace mainstream forces, such as warriors. On the one hand, we seek protection, and on the other hand, we can truly have the strength to withstand wind and rain without letting history repeat itself.
We actually agree with Beiwu's idea, but we don't agree with their eagerness and lack of retreat. I am worried about being taken advantage of, and I am also worried that too rapid integration will cause the knowledge of the miscellaneous school line to lose its purity and change its flavor.
Especially in the past ten years, this kind of dispute has become increasingly fierce. "
Luo Changshan's words seemed a little tangled when making these introductions. It was obvious that he was also undecided about the disputes between the miscellaneous schools of Beiwu Kingdom and Nanyuan Kingdom. To use a famous saying on Earth, everyone is "crossing the river by feeling for the stones." No one knows whether they will successfully reach the shore or step into a whirlpool and drown.
"However, the idea of "applying what you have learned" proposed by Mr. Zhang is somewhat similar to Beiwu's idea, but it is based on a purer basis and is based on knowledge itself. This idea is more suitable for our miscellaneous people in Nanyuan Kingdom than their idea. Learn from the same lineage. That’s why I invited you here this time. On the one hand, I want you to get to know everyone, and on the other hand, I hope to borrow your wisdom to see how this dispute can be resolved."
After being frank, Luo Changshan also revealed his main thoughts and plans for inviting Zhang Yan over this time. It has been a long time since the miscellaneous scholars in Nanyuan Kingdom had someone like Zhang Yan who put forward the new idea of "applying what he has learned", and this person is still very young, and he has a systematic new school of thought behind him to support him. For the miscellaneous scholars here in Nanyuan Kingdom, this is as rare as a timely rain.
This is something Zhang Yan himself did not expect. When I first spoke of "applying what I have learned" in Langyuan City, it was also to allow myself to move around as a member of the miscellaneous school without being interfered with. Or an excuse. Now it has become a new line of thinking in the miscellaneous studies of Nanyuan Kingdom represented by Luo Changshan.
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That night, Zhang Yan followed Master Luo Changshan to a tavern hidden deep in an alley, where a banquet was set up. But unlike the large round table that Zhang Yan was used to, this time the table was placed in the backyard. There were no stools but a futon for sitting on the knees, and the tables were divided into small tables. At first glance, the etiquette is different from that of Nanyuan Kingdom.
"Sir, this is the custom of the Qian De Dynasty. Old gentlemen like this tune. There is nothing I can do about it. I don't like sitting on my knees the most. My legs become numb after sitting for a long time." Zeng Hao whispered in Zhang Yan's ear. Confused.
Tonight, the main figures in the miscellaneous studies in Nanyuan Kingdom will come. It is a meeting in advance, and it is also an opportunity to formally introduce Zhang Yan to this circle as Luo Changshan said.
When Luo Changshan led his apprentice and Zhang Yan to the scene, many people were already standing around the table. All eyes fell on Zhang Yan.
"Hahaha, old man Luo is here? This must be Mr. Zhang Yanzhang, right? He is indeed young and promising in appearance!"
"First Evolution"
