Scholars are adept at using sharp words and enjoy speaking to the heart!
Looking at Gu Beiquan's hoarse and desperate appearance, Shen Yuan felt even more that distancing himself from this group was a wise move!
Shen Yuan didn't think much of the scholars of the Great Jin, because this class of people had a rather awkward position in the Great Jin. They were above farmers, merchants, and workers, but below blood-blooded warriors and families of sorcerers.
Because sorcerers are extremely rare and hold civil service positions in the imperial court, many scholars categorize sorcerer families as a group of them. They are often aggressive and provocative towards warriors who are far stronger than themselves, and they frequently utter hurtful words. Despite not having the ability to fight back, they often rush to the front lines and roar wildly.
In Shen Yuan's view, it was like the vicious dogs kept by wealthy families—not the kind that actually dared to bite, but the kind that barked wildly when on a leash, but dared not approach once the leash was off.
Many times, it was so ridiculous that he couldn't bear to watch.
What Shen Yuan hated most in his life was being categorized as one of his own by that group of so-called scholars. Especially now that he had the opportunity to enter the field he had once dreamed of, seeing Gu Beiquan and the others' incompetent and arrogant behavior, he suddenly felt extremely ashamed that he had actually ended up associating with this group of people.
Chen Ying's expression also turned cold as she looked at the other person with a chilling gaze. "What? Does this scholar intend to represent all the scholars of Liuzhou?"
A cold gaze swept over them, and a large group of scholars quickly moved away from Gu Beiquan and his companions!
"You!" Gu Beiquan's face turned pale instantly. He roared, "Where is the integrity of scholars? Chen Qing's perverse actions, even if they intimidate the crowd now, will not win people's hearts in the future!"
"Whether I've won the hearts of the people is for the people of Liuzhou to judge!" Chen Ying said coldly. "If you find this place chaotic and perverse, you are free to leave at any time. The gates of Liuzhou have never forcibly imprisoned anyone; go ahead and leave!"
"You," Gu Beiquan retorted angrily, "If it weren't for the zombies everywhere outside, do you think I'd willingly stay in this godforsaken place?"
"Oh? So you know too, you only survived because of Liuzhou's protection?" Chen Ying sneered, "Eating here for free, relying on the brave soldiers here for protection, and then you put down your bowl and start cursing the local brutes? Without those brutes, you'd be covered in maggots by now!"
The people around him burst into laughter. Gu Beiquan trembled with anger, but he couldn't refute them for a moment. He could only stubbornly say, "Relying solely on the courage of a warrior is not a sustainable way!"
"Then what is the way to longevity?" Chen Ying looked at the other person with amusement. "Like the Spirit Deer County you governed? Families destroyed, people wiped out, not a single one survived? Is that the way to longevity?"
When "I" mentioned the fall of his county, Gu Beiquan became even more guilty and could only stammer, "I'm just a scholar, how could I be like Chen Qing, who knows so many sorceries?"
"Sorcery?" Chen Ying interrupted him, "Now, everyone in Liuzhou has enough to eat and a place to live. No matter how rampant the demons outside are, they can't invade Liuzhou at all. And you're going to dismiss this achievement with a mere accusation of sorcery?"
For the first time, Chen Ying was utterly disgusted by these kinds of scholars. She coldly said, "If that's the case, then you don't need to come to the academy for the assessment next time. What we teach at the Liuzhou Yin-Yang Academy is the so-called sorcery you speak of. How can such evil and crooked practices protect Liuzhou and ensure the livelihood of its people?"
With a wave of his hand, a gust of wind swept Gu Beiquan and the others away. Witnessing the sorcerer's miraculous abilities for the first time, the group of scholars were so frightened that they dared not even breathe.
But deep down, I was incredibly excited. Could we scholars really learn such skills at this academy?
Many of the scholars wore complex expressions as they watched this scene.
Most of them actually studied classics and history, and although they had some knowledge of miscellaneous subjects, they were still somewhat unaccustomed to Chen Qing's approach, which was mainly based on miscellaneous subjects.
On the other hand, they also hope that Liuzhou Academy can succeed, because if it succeeds, their descendants, if they can learn the skills that Chen Qing mentioned, will truly have a foothold in this world!
In the shadows, Wei Gongcheng watched as the scholars did not stand up to refute him, and nodded slightly. Everything was as Chen Qing had predicted.
Of course, politics, learning, classics, and history are not unimportant; it's just that because of the long-standing dominance of classical texts, if we want people to pay attention to engineering, we must take drastic measures to let them know how much they can achieve by studying these things.
The future improvement of Liuzhou will be evident in the professions of spellcasters, rune masters, medical sorcerers, and even agricultural sorcerers. As these professions gradually emerge, more and more people in Liuzhou will be willing to train their children to learn these skills. A diverse range of professions is the right path.
As for administration, relying solely on classical texts and literature is a misguided path. The six ministries of the imperial court—Personnel, Justice, Revenue, War, Public Works, and Rites—all require different levels of knowledge. How can someone who is ignorant of laws, construction, finance, and military affairs become a qualified local administrator?
By what right do they govern tens of thousands of people in a county?
He himself had witnessed it firsthand. Many newly appointed scholars, upon arriving in their localities, were directly appointed as county officials, yet they knew nothing. Local household registration and administration relied entirely on unofficial secretaries and staff from various departments, which was already quite disorganized.
Chen Qing's plan was to first break the monopoly of classical studies with the most expressive field of engineering, so that people would know that classical studies were just an ordinary doctrine and not so omnipotent. After scholars and literati got used to talking big without using classical texts, he would then introduce a political and legal college, using liberal arts education such as political science, law, finance, and military to cultivate local officials who were proficient in practical matters!
Wei Gongcheng and Master Shen San found this idea quite novel and feasible, and they were very much looking forward to its future development.
Seeing this, Master Shen San smiled and said, "Looks like things are going quite smoothly."
Wei Gongcheng nodded in agreement. "The fact that these academy teachers didn't object means that we've already succeeded more than halfway."
"Why would they object?" Master Shen San chuckled. "These scholars are all old foxes. Do you really think they're stupid? Don't they know that in the Great Jin, sorcerers are the backbone of the civil officials? Why would they object if their own descendants have the opportunity to enter that class?"
Wei Gongcheng agreed, saying, "Using profit to lure people is the only way to sustain a relationship. Your Majesty is indeed wise."
"It's alright," Master Shen San said with a sneer, then added, "But I'm very curious, did he get all these Daoist scriptures from the woman in the sea who took my body? Are these things credible?"
"The master said these were secret treasures from the Dragon Palace. Only after verifying their authenticity did he agree to conspire with her to seize Third Master's body."
"Is that so?" Master Shen San chuckled coldly upon hearing this, "Then it seems my body is quite valuable!"
"Ahem, haha." Wei Gongcheng smiled awkwardly as he poured the tea. This tea was no ordinary tea. The Underworld was different from the mortal realm. To drink anything from the mortal world, one had to use the Power of Karmic Fruit to create it. Although the situation was improving and the Power of Karmic Fruit was becoming increasingly abundant, the pressure of construction was still immense. Wei Gongcheng dared not be too extravagant on a daily basis and used it very carefully. He had been agonizing over this few ounces of tea for several days before finally deciding to use it.
Master Shen San picked up the cup, smelled it, and nodded in satisfaction. The tea made with the Power of Karmic Fruit was indeed extraordinary, with a rich and fragrant aroma that was not cloying. It was even better than the Yunxia Supreme Tea, which was known as the best tea in the world in Cloud Capital. It was rare to be able to get a cup from this stingy fellow.
After taking a slow sip, Master Shen San softened his tone. "Your master's origins are mysterious. Not only are his methods of bestowing gods incomprehensible, but he can also identify the Dragon Palace's inheritance. By the way, Princess White Jade only possesses a portion of the inheritance, right?"
"It's just the outer inheritance," Wei Gongcheng nodded. "I've heard the Lord mention it before, but what the Ancient Insect obtained was the Daoist scriptures of a group of ancient sorcerers who guarded the Dragon Palace. The true inheritance is still inside the Dragon Palace, and the Nine Heavens Mirror Valley that sealed the Ancient Insect contains the key to open the Dragon Palace, and inside are ancient treasures!"
" The Dragon Palace," Master Shen San said, gazing outside with a complex expression. Generations of the Shen Family had been burdened by this.
"Can your master swallow what's inside?"
"I don't know." Wei Gongcheng shook his head in confusion. He was increasingly convinced of Chen Qing's abilities, but he still felt that Chen Qing needed more time.
The Dragon Palace, which the Shen Family has been planning for many years, contains the secret of immortality, something that all the noble families in the world, and even the families with bloodlines, desperately desire!
The Emperor of the Great Jin Dynasty, the lineage of the Duke of Qin, the old powers of Cloud Capital, and any capable ancient family in the world would flock here once they learned of what was happening here. Wei Gongcheng felt that since the imperial court had already gotten involved, it would be impossible to keep the secret.
Therefore, if Chen Qing wants to seize the secrets of the Dragon Palace, he must become an enemy of the entire world.
Wei Gongcheng certainly believed in his lord's potential, but he also wondered if his lord was being a little too hasty.
Given their current strength, is there really a chance they can compete for such a secret inheritance that drives the world crazy?