Zhang Yan originally thought that his words at the Nanyuan Country Miscellaneous School Meeting yesterday were too conflicting, and he would never have the opportunity to participate in the North-South Tea Party later. But in the end, he became the "leader of the younger generation" unanimously recommended by the nine elders. It was not okay not to participate.
"Senior Luo, why do you still want me to go?" Back at the inn, Zhang Yan looked confused. At the same time, I also lost the novelty of the gatherings of the miscellaneous academic community. I felt that if I didn’t go, I would feel less energetic.
However, Luo Changshan smiled and seemed very satisfied with today's gathering. He explained: "Mr. Zhang, don't worry too much. Most people in the miscellaneous academic field are relatively isolated. Even if they are forced by life, they don't easily interact with each other. Their hearts are full of twists and turns. Not much. Even if they have differences, they will discuss the matter on a case-by-case basis, and even if there is some pretense, it will not affect the essence.
Therefore, inviting you to participate in tomorrow's conference is also an endorsement of your inspiring remarks during today's meeting.
I really didn’t expect that. At such a young age, my husband has seen things so clearly. Regardless of his superb knowledge, this vision alone is worthy of a top spot. Not to mention the younger generation, even us old guys are still not as good as your husband in many ways! "
"But didn't everyone except you shake their heads at my words?"
"Shaking their heads doesn't mean they don't understand the truth. And how do you know they are shaking their heads at you? What if they are shaking their heads at themselves?"
"ah?"
Zhang Yan would not understand how real scholars feel about the school of thought they live in and how seriously they attach importance to it. He didn't even know how much what he said just now during the banquet shocked those old men's perceptions.
Everyone thinks that they can be called "home" in miscellaneous studies, and they all think that they are knowledgeable, but what is the reality? When Zhang Yan said, "There is not a single person in a million who can really make a breakthrough on the achievements of his predecessors," all the complacency or pretentiousness on the surface collapsed instantly like a sandcastle.
After self-examination, I discovered that what I was proud of was simply absorbing more of the accumulation of predecessors than others. How many of them had truly made breakthroughs on top of it? Even if they are like this, what about those who are not as good as them?
"Even if they don't fully agree with what you said, they will definitely listen to it. Tomorrow's big tea party will definitely be different from the past."
Zhang Yan didn't fully understand and asked: "But we didn't see the seniors reach a consensus at the banquet today? Then there won't be endless trouble tomorrow?"
"Hahaha. Mr. Zhang, you are really quick to talk. That's right! People who write and write are hypocritical, and they can dwell on trivial matters for a long time, let alone such a big thing? Do you think we can really reach a consensus in today's situation? ?" Without waiting for Zhang Yan to answer, Luo Changshan gave his own answer: "No!"
With a self-deprecating smile, Luo Changshan paused and continued: "There are so many people, such a big matter, and there is no recognized authority to restrain it. It is absolutely impossible to reach a consensus."
"Then why still?"
"We still want to get together to discuss it? Right? It's just to find a new direction. As long as the opposition, neutrality, and change parties can all think that they can give it a try for the time being, that's fine.
So, does Mr. Zhang know his importance? If there is no dispute tomorrow, your remarks today will be thrown at Beiwu's people again. Let's see how they respond. "
"But wouldn't that mean we are following Beiwu's approach? How can our seniors here stop?"
"Who said it's convergence? They take the initiative to integrate into the secular world without leaving any room for the purpose of becoming a part of the secular world, and they even don't hesitate to join in the same trend with those mainstream schools of thought. But we are different. We are practicing the concept you put forward of "learning to learn." The concept of "use" is to carry forward the inheritance and attract newcomers, rather than pursuing integration.
Seemingly similar, they are actually fundamentally different. "Luo Changshan's expression was serious and meticulous when he said the next part, as if he was correcting a big mistake of Zhang Yan.
Zhang Yan leaned back in his chair and thought to himself: You still know how to play! Putting it this way, the miscellaneous studies of Nanyuan Kingdom and Beiwu Kingdom really sound like they are completely different. In turn, the miscellaneous scholars from the Beiwu Kingdom were shown to be very reckless and brainless, and even felt like they had become prodigal sons.
After comforting Zhang Yan and reluctantly agreeing to attend the Qianbei-Nan tea party tomorrow, Luo Changshan smiled and asked Zeng Hao and Zhang Yan to go downstairs for supper. He smiled and took out the half bottle of wine left yesterday and sat in the room. Drink alone.
"Hehehe"
Luo Changshan drank two glasses of wine and chuckled. Today was a better result for him than expected. Not only did it give the Nanyuan Kingdom Miscellaneous School, which was originally scattered like sand, a new idea that could barely balance the ideas of all parties. He even pushed Zhang Yan to the front desk.
Why did someone who was also one of the "Nine Elders" suddenly ask Zhang Yanxin about the martial arts academy? Luo Changshan didn't tell anyone. Before, he took the opportunity to bring Zhang Yan's "Spiritual Matters Miscellaneous Volume" and met a few friends on the way, and he talked about Zhang Yan. Later, everyone had the idea to push Zhang Yan out. It's just that the matter about the Wushu Academy became a stepping stone, and several people who had the same opinions as Luo Changshan used this as a starting point to push Zhang Yan up.
What could be more valuable for reference than a master of miscellaneous studies who serves as a guest teacher at Jiangwu Academy? Whether the concept of applying what you learn will work will be answered by Zhang Yan. In this way, the miscellaneous scholars here in Nanyuan Kingdom will no longer have their own opinions as before, but will have concrete examples of identification.
There are so many benefits. What's more, Zhang Yan's methods are not just miscellaneous knowledge, he also has alchemy skills. Luo Changshan didn't talk too much about this matter to anyone.
Early the next morning, Luo Changshan got up before dawn to tidy up himself. She looked very presentable and put on formal black robes.
When I went downstairs, I saw Zhang Yan and Zeng Hao, who had also packed up and put on black robes, waiting downstairs. The three of them had a simple breakfast and went out. Take a carriage to the outskirts of the city. Today the Qiannan Bei Tea Party will be held at a teahouse on the outskirts of the city.
As soon as he entered the teahouse, Zhang Yan saw many people wearing Beiwu costumes, walking around the teahouse in twos and threes, admiring flowers or laughing and talking. There were also a lot of them, more than ten people were seen along the way. When I walked into the elegant Pingba surrounded by tea trees, I saw nearly 20 people.
"These people from Beiwu are quite interesting!"
Zhang Yan discovered a very interesting place. That is, there are many warriors among these people from Beiwu's miscellany lineage. If you look carefully, you will find that these warriors are basically young men. By analogy, he should be of the same generation as Zeng Hao.
(End of chapter)
