Fortunately, when Chen Chuge was confused, Gu Beichuan gave him the answer in time.
"Don't say you don't know this question, I don't know either."
"Like you, I was born into a wealthy family and have never experienced the suffering of the people in Daqian."
"But I can be sure that there are countless homeless people like this old man."
"Can you tell me why?"
"Official...official incompetence?" Chen Chuge stammered, his mind was a mess, and he tentatively said, anyway, it shouldn't be the Holy Sage's inaction.
If he dares to say this, the Chen family will be branded disrespectful tomorrow.
But who knows, Beichuan shook his head, obviously not satisfied with this answer.
"The current Holy Lord is a rare wise king. Although he is dedicated to the Northern Expedition and actively prepares for war, he does not interfere too much in the officialdom, resulting in numerous factions."
"But under the rule of the Holy One, who would dare to commit corruption, accept bribes, and deceive superiors and conceal their subordinates in broad daylight?"
"Compared with the officials who were like bandits and robbers thirty years ago, today's officials are probably much better."
"What exactly is that?" Chen Chuge became anxious. He felt that he was about to grasp an answer.
An answer that makes me dream and think about it all the time!
"In terms of improving people's livelihood, the way to be an official is only a small way after all."
boom!
As soon as this statement came out, the whole hall suddenly became chaotic, and the students talked a lot.
These words are really treasonous.
Even if the person speaking out is his own teacher, there will inevitably be some doubts.
"How can my mentor talk such nonsense?"
"That's right! The way to be an official should be the great road!"
Looking at the indignant disciples in the audience, Gu Beichuan was not angry at all.
After all, this is the education they received since childhood, and the same is true with the three views they have formed.
At this time, when I see remarks that are inconsistent with my own three views, I naturally have to argue.
But they also talk about etiquette and reason.
Unlike the people of later generations, as long as the keyboard is in hand, they have to catch the other person and greet them first. Do you have your father-in-law?
This kind of person is commonly known as a troll, and his nickname is: a mother hunter.
Naturally, Gu Beichuan didn't bother to explain to the trolls.
But for one's own students, one should have the responsibility of preaching, dispelling doubts and teaching students.
"Throughout the ages, history has gone through many vicissitudes. How many dynasties have prospered and how many have ended?"
"Over the years, countless people have become officials."
"But you can see how many people like that old man are missing?"
This... the students who stood up to question looked at each other with unnatural expressions on their faces.
"No! Such poor people have existed in all dynasties!"
"What's the reason? All those officials are useless? Are they all inferior to you?"
As soon as these words came out, all the students were even more speechless, unable to say even a single word.
Who dares to say such a thing?
Throughout the ages, there have been so many capable people and great Confucian scholars, who are not just a little bit better than them, they are as numerous as the stars in the sky.
"What confidence do you have that you can do something that they haven't done yet?"
boom!
These words were like thunder, striking deep into the hearts of the students, making them deafening and enlightening.
Chen Chuge trembled all over and was enlightened.
Seeing this, Gu Beichuan decided to add fuel to the fire.
"The scholars of our generation, no, it should be said that the men of our generation are men born between heaven and earth."
"You should establish your mind for heaven and earth, establish your destiny for the living people, carry on the unique teachings of the past saints, and create peace for all generations!"
boom!
There was another thunder, and all the students were shocked to death.
Chen Chuge knelt down on the spot to salute his teacher and asked: "What is the way to create peace for all eternity? I beg my teacher to teach me!"
"It's very simple. It's still the way to strengthen a country."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was dumbfounded.
Why is this answer different from what they imagined?
Isn't it said that being an official is a little Daoer?
"When I talk about a strong country, I don't rely on officials, but on technology!"
"Technology? What is this?" Everyone looked at each other in confusion.
"The people are poor and have no food to eat, but if there is a kind of rice that can increase the yield per mu several times, will it be possible to ensure that there are no hungry people in Daqian?"
After thinking for a while, Chen Chuge said: "Although it cannot be eliminated, it can be greatly reduced."
"The weather is freezing and the people have no clothes to wear. But if there is a machine that can make cloth in an instant, several times faster than ordinary female workers, will it be possible to ensure that no bones will freeze to death?"
"The Great Swallow in the north invades our land. The Great Liang in the west is watching with eager eyes. But if there is a kind of hundred-refined steel, which can be made into armor, it will be indestructible. If it is made into a sword, it will be indestructible. Can you allow me to form a large army and be invincible?"
"These are technologies."
"Science and technology are the primary productive forces."
"If there is not enough productivity, no matter how wise the emperor is, no matter how honest the officials are, it will be difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without straw."
"But if we have science and technology that other countries don't have, we can easily defeat our enemy countries. Improving people's livelihood can be even easier at our fingertips."
After Gu Beichuan finished speaking, the whole hall could already hear the sound of pindrops.
These words were completely different from the education they had received since childhood.
But... no one can find fault.
It seems that this should be the right way to develop.
Really, really incredible.
"In this case, isn't it useless to be an official? Can we follow the teacher and pursue the path of science and technology?" Chen Chuge couldn't hide his excitement in his words.
But Gu Beichuan shook his head.
Seeing this scene, Chen Chuge trembled in his heart and said, "Is it possible that we are not qualified to learn the ways of science and technology from the teacher?"
"No, science and technology is the road to a strong country. It is open to all rivers and embraces all things. If you want to delve into it, the door of science and technology is open to you at any time."
"It's just that the way of science and technology must also complement the way of being an official."
"With your current background, becoming an official is still the best choice."
"Now that Daqian is about to go north, it's the right time to hire people."
“Secondly, studying technology also requires official permission.”
"After all, if there is no mining approval, where will the ore veins come from to smelt iron?"
“How can food and cloth travel across the country without official channels?”
"The way of science and technology and the way of being an official have never been in conflict."
“On the contrary, in today’s Daqian, the two complement each other.”
"Even if you are an official, you can still learn from me."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone felt relieved.
"My mentor is such a talented person, he actually planned the route for us and others, and the students admire him." Chen Chuge said.
The other students also performed the teacher's salute one after another.
When Gu Beichuan saw this scene, he nodded and said, "One more thing. Don't trust everything in the book."
"Whether it's stereotyped writing or poetry, it's just your name on the gold list, a tool for the official side."
"After becoming an official, it will be of little use."
"You need to pay more attention to the way of being an official and the way of government. You need to know how to handle government affairs and how to manage people's livelihood, and then combine it with science and technology. Only in this way can you be prosperous."
"The teacher is a talented teacher, and students should remember their teachings."
"good."
