Hundred Schools of Thought, Buddhism and Taoism

Su Yu was very helpless, but he had to read, because Patriarch Bodhi tested Su Yu on something every day. Su Yu's cultivation was sealed, and he couldn't beat Patriarch Bodhi. After being beaten by Patriarch Bodhi a few times, he honestly read the books.

He didn't have the opportunity to read too many books before, but now, he was almost throwing up from reading. People only take a few subjects in the college entrance examination, and they don't test every day. But he had to test on the two religions and twelve schools, a total of fourteen subjects, and he had to test every day.

The Legalism, Taoism, Mohism, Confucianism, School of Yin-Yang, School of Names, Syncretism, Agrarianism, School of Minor Talks, School of Diplomacy, Military School, and School of Medicine of the Hundred Schools of Thought.

This was what Su Yu had to study every day, but studying the Hundred Schools of Thought at the same time made Su Yu confused.

Because in governing a country, the Confucian school advocates "benevolent governance" and opposes harsh laws; the Legalist school advocates the rule of law and emphasizes harsh laws.

In terms of life attitude, the Confucian school advocates actively entering the world and emphasizes social responsibility; the Taoist school advocates a "carefree" attitude towards life, advocates avoiding the world, and emphasizes "detachment."

To be honest, on the matter of governing a country, Su Yu agreed with the Legalist school. After all, he used to live in a society ruled by law, so Su Yu didn't know which of these two different methods of governing a country he should learn.

And in terms of life attitude, Su Yu certainly agreed with the Taoist school's advocacy of a carefree attitude towards life, but he still couldn't deny the Confucian school's point of view on life attitude, which was very speechless.

What Patriarch Bodhi said was to let him be proficient in the Hundred Schools of Thought, but with so many different schools with opposing views, how could he learn them? Could he learn them all? Wouldn't that drive him crazy?

These were just some of the simpler Hundred Schools of Thought, and the things to learn from the two religions of Buddhism and Taoism were even more numerous. Patriarch Bodhi didn't require Su Yu to be proficient, but he had to know most of them.

Su Yu, holding two books on the art of governing a country, came to the door of Patriarch Bodhi's room. Su Yu knocked on the door, and Patriarch Bodhi's voice came, "Come in."

Su Yu pushed the door open and walked in, then looked at Patriarch Bodhi and said, "Master, I have a question to ask."

"Oh? This is the first time you have asked me a question. Speak," Patriarch Bodhi said with a surprised smile.

Su Yu placed the two books in front of Patriarch Bodhi and said, "Master, these are two books on the art of governing a country, one is from the Confucian school, and the other is from the Legalist school. The Confucian school says to advocate benevolent governance, and the Legalist school says to advocate the rule of law, so how should I learn? I'm afraid I'll go crazy if I study both!"

Patriarch Bodhi smiled and said, "That's why there are masters, because some people don't understand. Su Yu, have you really studied hard all these years? You have simply memorized those books to cope with my assessment.

But now that you can ask this question, it shows that you are already thinking about things, already studying these things. I am very happy, after all, some things still need you to actively explore to get the answer."

Su Yu rolled his eyes at Patriarch Bodhi and said, "Master, don't get off topic, you haven't answered my question yet."

Patriarch Bodhi smiled and said, "What's the hurry? Since you are already starting to study these things, I will give you a hint: take the essence and discard the dross. To put it simply, books are dead, people are alive. You can't follow the books, but you have to let the books become magic weapons that can help you run."

Su Yu carefully pondered for a moment, then bowed slightly and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Master. I was too stupid."

Then, Su Yu left with the books.

After returning to his room, Su Yu locked himself up. Su Yu was still slightly interested in these classics of the Hundred Schools of Thought and the two religions of Buddhism and Taoism. After all, they were the inheritance of China. Anyway, he couldn't escape now, and he couldn't learn magic and supernatural powers, so what was wrong with studying these?

Once Su Yu decided to do something, he would not give up easily. Ancient emperors kept their promises, and he was a Dominator, so since he had decided to do it, he could not give up.

In the blink of an eye, a hundred years passed. In the past hundred years, Su Yu stayed in his room and did not go out a single step. In these hundred years, Su Yu pondered the classic books of the Hundred Schools of Thought and the two religions of Buddhism and Taoism, and he also used the Reality Stone to create many books. Now, the twelve schools that are most widely circulated among the Hundred Schools of Thought have been thoroughly studied by Su Yu, and Su Yu's temperament has undergone a very big change.

Although the previous Su Yu had the strength to destroy the world, he looked no different from ordinary people. But now, Su Yu already had his own temperament, a temperament that transcended nature.

Su Yu had also studied the classics of the two religions of Buddhism and Taoism, but Su Yu did not delve into them, but only understood some superficial knowledge.

The closed-door cultivation ended, and Su Yu pushed open the door of his room. A ray of sunlight shone in, and Su Yu stretched lazily subconsciously.

"Su Yu, is the closed-door cultivation over? It seems that you have gained a lot. Come to the main hall. In the past hundred years, you have three more junior brothers. Come and meet them."

Patriarch Bodhi's voice rang in Su Yu's ears, and Su Yu immediately went to the main hall.

Inside the main hall.

Patriarch Bodhi sat at the top, and three disciples in white Taoist robes sat below. Patriarch Bodhi was preaching at this time, but Su Yu was too lazy to listen. He was already a Dominator, so what was the point of listening to the Dao?

Su Yu picked up three futons and then lay down behind these three newly arrived junior brothers. Patriarch Bodhi above him raised the corner of his mouth, then waved his horsetail whisk. A wooden mallet for striking a wooden fish appeared above Su Yu's head, and then struck down directly.

Dong!

"Ah, Master, are you doing this on purpose? It's been a hundred years, and you're still hitting me with this thing?" Su Yu immediately jumped up and said.

The three people sitting and listening to the sermon were startled by Su Yu's shout, and then all turned their heads to look at Su Yu.

The three immediately stood up and bowed to Su Yu, saying, "Greetings, Senior Brother."

Su Yu smiled and returned the greeting, saying, "There's no need to be so polite, you three junior brothers. Now that you've come to Square Inch Mountain, we're all one family from now on."

The three nodded happily.

Patriarch Bodhi said, "Little Yu."

Su Yu came to Patriarch Bodhi and said, "Speak, what do you want to do this time, old man?"

Patriarch Bodhi smiled wryly and said, "You have no respect for your elders. I thought you would develop some scholarly air after studying so many books, but it seems to be useless."

Su Yu smiled and shook his head, saying, "No, no, it's still useful, but what's the point of pretending to be a scholar in front of you, old man?"

"There's some truth to that. Alright, after I finish preaching, come to my room." Patriarch Bodhi said with a smile.

"Yes." Su Yu bowed.

After speaking, Su Yu sat down, and then Patriarch Bodhi continued to preach. Su Yu's three junior brothers listened with great interest and gained some insights, while Su Yu was completely uninterested. After sitting for a day, Patriarch Bodhi finally finished preaching. Su Yu got up and followed Patriarch Bodhi to Patriarch Bodhi's room.

Inside the room, Patriarch Bodhi looked at Su Yu and said, "A hundred years have passed, and it's time to teach you some spells and supernatural powers. Otherwise, having only magic power is useless."

PS: Starting tomorrow, the update time will be changed. It's not very good to update at midnight every day, so it will be changed to around six in the morning and around nine in the evening.

I just saw a comment saying that I made a mistake in the realm... Uh, indeed, but I still won't change it. I'll be a little confused if I change it, after all, I've already used realms like Great Luo first and then Grand Yi, so let's continue to use this. Anyway, this is Journey to the West, not Honghuang.

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