Ming Dynasty: He was ordered to give lectures in prison, but Lao Zhu eavesdropped and made people nu

Chapter 605 Academic Feast
A grand temple fair is held here every year to show piety and reverence for the gods of heaven and earth.

However, this year's temple fair became unusual due to an unexpected challenge.

The Yan family, which has always been in a high position of power, challenged the national teacher Lin Che, asking him to use his astronomical knowledge to predict future disasters at this temple fair.

They repeatedly stressed that this move was to demonstrate the majesty of the ancestral law and the new school of thought, but in reality it was an open provocation to the status of the national teacher Lin Che.

As soon as the word "challenge" was uttered, the capital was in an uproar.

Both the court and the people were eagerly looking forward to seeing the miraculous abilities of the imperial teacher.

Imperial Master Lin Che, with his talent and calmness, did not seem to take this challenge seriously, but the people of the capital knew that this would be a contest of prestige.

During the temple fair, Lin Che, dressed in blue, with a calm confidence between his brows, walked into Tongtian Temple carrying his astronomical instruments.

The patriarch of the Yan family, Yan Wujiu, and his nephews also appeared in the temple fair in luxurious attire.

There was a gleam of provocation in his eyes, as if he had seen Lin Che making a fool of himself in public.

The temple fair was crowded with people coming from all directions, and it was noisy.

Lin Che held the scroll in his hands, standing on the platform, overlooking every corner below.

"Everyone, when talking about celestial phenomena, one must understand the laws between heaven and earth, so that one can get a glimpse of the whole picture."

“Today, I, Lin Che, am here to predict for you all that within the next month, there will be a solar eclipse.”

The entire temple was silent, and everyone was shocked by his words. Such an accurate prediction within a month was unprecedented.

Upon hearing this, Yan Wujiu was stunned for a moment, then he laughed sarcastically, "The Imperial Master is so powerful. The astronomy skills passed down by the Lin family cannot be matched by later generations."

"From our humble perspective, how can we easily deduce the future of the sun, moon, and stars?"

Lin Che smiled without saying anything, just looking at him calmly.

He was well aware of the laws of the universe and had made accurate calculations after observing the past for countless days and nights.

Among the many people in the audience, many were confused and unbelievable about the sudden prophecy.

But it was their doubts, coupled with the provocation of the Yan family, that made Lin Che's reputation and authority the most eye-catching focus of this temple fair.

This divine divination style turned the originally challenging temple fair into a knowledge exhibition for Lin Che.

The officials in the court were also present at the scene. Like the Yan family, they were skeptical about the sudden prophecy, but they did not dare to be negligent. The authority of the imperial teacher was not something they could easily challenge.

A month passed in the blink of an eye, and when the predicted day arrived, the people of the capital all looked up at the sky.

Suddenly, the discussed solar eclipse arrived as expected, as if a giant mouth had swallowed up the golden light. The sky in broad daylight suddenly turned dusk, just like the future that Lin Che had talked about.

The common people were all amazed, the officials in the court looked at each other in bewilderment, and the people of the Yan family left silently. Their ridicule and challenges were wiped out at this moment.

After Zhu Yuanzhang learned about this, he once again lamented the unfathomable nature of the imperial teacher.

He issued an order to praise Lin Che's abilities in the court, using the most flattering words.

As a result, no one in the capital dared to openly challenge the authority of the Imperial Master Lin Che. His wisdom and depth became a legend in the court and among the people.

In the minds of court officials and common people, Lin Che was more like an all-round wise man who was well-versed in astronomy and geography and had extensive knowledge.

The fallen leaves swayed and fluttered, slowly falling in the light autumn wind. This was a college in Daming. Beside the simple buildings, the sweet-scented osmanthus was fragrant and the bells were ringing. This place was full of bookish atmosphere, and the walls were covered with famous calligraphy and paintings. This was a palace of knowledge created by the national teacher Lin Che, which brought together scholars from all over the world to revitalize the academic world of Daming.

However, in this elegant and peaceful academy, a storm was quietly brewing.

The academy brought together many schools of thought, each with its own views, and what started as an academic discussion gradually turned into a heated debate.

From academic forums to the abbot's lecture hall, and even in the library, there were debates and sharp conflicts everywhere. Some scholars even came to blows because of differences in opinions.

One afternoon, the debate reached its climax. Since the logic could not make sense, the two groups of scholars openly fought in the academy.

"Academic disputes are supposed to be the beauty of exchanging opinions. How can scholars quarrel like street shrews?" A voice suddenly sounded, shocking the surrounding scholars into silence.

Lin Che, dressed in a green shirt, walked calmly, like an immortal practicing in the mortal world, and slowly walked into the middle of the crowd.

Under his majestic gaze, the two groups of scholars who were originally fighting lowered their heads, feeling extremely ashamed.

“Master Lin Che, the Imperial Master!” For a moment, the originally noisy academy became solemn.

Lin Che looked around and said, “Academic disputes, after all, are for the purpose of seeking truth and promoting the great progress of Scorpio love culture.”

"If even basic manners are lost, then what is the meaning of so-called academics?"

As soon as he finished speaking, there was complete silence, and no one dared to move.

Lin Che then invited the two most controversial leading scholars to come forward: "What we have learned today is ultimately for the country and the people. Today, why don't I be a judge and distinguish right from wrong."

National Master Lin Che, who was well-versed in various schools of thought, calmly listened to the academic viewpoints presented by the two scholars.

He sometimes pondered deeply, sometimes asked questions, and fundamentally grasped the essence of the problem.

He calmly pointed out the loopholes in the scholars' theories, while also affirming the value of the theories.

On one hand, scholars saw this as a way to benefit the world and the people, while on the other hand, the clan leader Shi Gu kept to the right path.

Lin Che smiled gently and said to the students: "Studying the world and learning from the ancients are not contradictory, but we should combine the general trend of the world."

His voice was full of simplicity and wisdom. The scholars present were impressed by his enlightening words, and the dispute seemed to slowly subside under this quiet and rational force.

Lin Che not only advocates academic freedom, but also emphasizes that scholars should respect each other and learn from each other's strengths and weaknesses.

Under his guidance, those stubborn scholars began to seek compromise. They exchanged ideas in a reasonable manner, and the disputes in the academy turned into sincere academic discussions.

In the end, this potential academic chaos was cleverly resolved by Lin Che and turned into an unprecedented academic feast.

Various schools of thought exchange and merge here, which not only enriches the present but also affects the future.

This prosperous event was not only praised in the academy, but also spread far and wide among foreign friends.

Everyone praised the wisdom and magnanimity of the imperial teacher. Although Lin Che was not a person who competed in official circles, he consolidated the cultural roots with practical actions and promoted the progress of Ming Dynasty's academic culture.

From then on, this academy became a holy place for scholars, and countless talented students came here for unknown reasons.

Lin Che’s teachings also became the brightest light of wisdom in their hearts.

(End of this chapter)