Qin Shi: Beginning as the first emperor's younger brother

Chapter 166 Appreciate Teacher Xunzi

Ying Yuan didn't know much about what happened there, nor was he interested in knowing.

Holding Yan Lu by the hand, he walked leisurely in the courtyard of Jixia Academy.

According to a handyman I met, the library building in the school palace is at the back, and it is guarded by special personnel on weekdays.

Now that he's here, he must visit the largest 'library' in the whole world, and see if there are military books in it.

However, the hope is very slim. After all, the art of killing such as the book of war is usually collected and managed by the royal palace, or only the family of the general can personally own it.

The more you go in, you will find that the layout of Jixia Academy is bigger. There is not only a huge artificial lake, but also several small hills standing quietly. The green mountains and green waters are close to nature.

Passing through several pavilions and waterside pavilions, along a long corridor, the library is at the end of it.

It is about four stories high, shaped like a tower, simple and heavy.

Originally, the library usually needed three to four Confucian disciples to guard and guard it, but today, due to Tian Zhen's arrival, only an old man in commoner clothes was cleaning and cleaning the first floor.

There are no paper books yet, all of them are bamboo slips, so daily maintenance is necessary.

When they were in front of the library, Ying Yuan and Yan Lu felt an antique atmosphere blowing over them.

Since the gate was unlocked, they went straight in.

In fact, non-school disciples can only enter this attic after receiving the order of King Qi.

The entire fourth floor is full of bamboo slips.

They are now on the first floor, and they are also surprised by the scene in front of them.

Not to mention Yan Lu, even Ying Yuan has never seen so many bamboo slips in his life, they are all brilliant summaries of all thoughts and theories since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

Looking up, "Book", "Spring and Autumn", "Lu Shi Chunqiu", "Yi", "Mencius", etc., are dazzling.

Ying Yuan picked up a roll casually, Dang even couldn't put it down after reading it.

At this time, the old man who was in charge of cleaning up the library also noticed the two of them, but he didn't go to disturb them. When Ying Yuan put the bamboo slips back in his hand, he heard him say to the children beside him, "This is you." How about Jixia Academy, which I have always wanted to come to, the books here are enough for you to read for a lifetime, right?"

The tone is somewhat joking.

The old man was very curious.

The majestic champion of the state of Qin, Hou, can actually have such a joking moment.

Xiaoyan Lu nodded ignorantly, "Uncle, I want to stay here."

He had already made a decision after seeing this place at first sight.

"The State of Qin has always paid no attention to Confucianism. You have to think about it. Once you choose to study Confucianism, it will be difficult to gain fame and fortune in the State of Qin in the future."

Ying Yuan said this sentence to him again.

At the end of last year, he had warned Yan Lu.

The answers obtained are also satisfactory.

This time, he just wanted to say it again on purpose, so that Yan Luzai could answer that question.

Because the old man who was in charge of cleaning up the library building of Jixia Academy was Xunzi.

He is not dead.

Ying Yuan wasn't sure at first, but when he sensed the endless internal force in the old man's body, he was sure that it was Xunzi.

Otherwise, he couldn't imagine that in the entire Jixia Academy, who would have such profound internal strength.

As long as Yan Lu answered what he said, the old man would definitely be impressed. If he was really Xunzi, then there would be hope for Yan Lu to learn from Xunzi.

Yan Lu lived up to the high expectations, and said the original answer that day, "Uncle, I didn't say that, what I want has nothing to do with fame and fortune!"

Hearing his answer, Ying Yuan smiled, and just about to speak out, the old man put down the broom in his hand, came to Yan Lu with his hands behind his back, and said with a soft smile, "Okay, okay, well said .”

Seeing him coming here, Ying Yuan spoke bluntly and said, "Ying Yuan, a military strategist, has met Mr. Xunzi."

"Xunzi?"

Before the old man was surprised, Yan Lu was dumbfounded.

"Uncle, who do you think he is? Is it Xunzi? The former high priest of Jixia Academy?"

No wonder Yan Lu was surprised, it was the news that Xunzi was dead, and everyone in the world knew about it.

Now that a living person is standing in front of him, how can he remain calm?
Ying Yuan touched Xiaoyan Lu's head, and said slightly angrily, "Why don't you hurry up and salute when you see Mr.?"

Hearing the sound, Yan Lu blinked his eyes, looking at the old man in front of him, a little at a loss, but he quickly reacted and bowed: "Student Yan Lu, I have met Mr."

There is nothing wrong with an elder being a teacher and calling himself a student.

Xunzi nodded slightly, looked at Ying Yuan, stroked his beard and smiled and said, "How did you know the identity of the old man? If the old man's prediction is correct, you went to mourn the old man."

He was curious about this.

The reason why he had to feign death was because the King of Qin was in charge, and the countries were about to be in constant disputes. He had no intention of participating in the great power struggles, so he simply retired gradually, accompanied by various classics every day, and studied and studied in his spare time. This is the life he really yearns for.

Xunzi pretended to be the world, not one country and one place, so he had no intention of participating in the competition between countries.

Instead, I just want to leave something for future generations.

"In the entire Jixia Academy, there is someone with your continuous aura and deep inner strength like the sea. This junior really can't imagine that there are other people. However, when mourning your old age, this junior has already felt a little strange. I am also guessing in my heart, in fact, you are not dead."

Naturally, Ying Yuan would not tell him that in fact, he had seen Qin Shimingyue, so he felt that he was not dead, but just retired.

Now it seems that it is so.

For Xunzi, none of this actually matters.

He shook his head and smiled wryly, and said sadly: "Recently, Han Fei often sends me letters, in which he praises you a lot, and thinks that you will be the leader among the military figures in the future. Seeing you today, maybe what he said Quite right."

This can be regarded as a kind of appreciation for him.

Xunzi seldom praised others, which was a kind of affirmation to Ying Yuan.

"Mr. Miao Zan."

Ying Yuan bowed respectfully.

This is a contemporary saint!

It is called the post-holy existence by later generations.

Now, it appears in front of my eyes, which is somewhat illusory.

"What is the relationship between this doll and you?"

Xunzi couldn't help but love talents, showed a kind smile, and stroked Xiaoyanlu's head.

An elder knew about the doting of the younger generation, and immediately showed it.

Seeing this, Ying Yuan was overjoyed, and said with a smile, "To tell the truth, sir, this son is a disciple of an old man. Now that the old man has passed away, I want this son to come here to worship Confucian scholars as teachers. He also likes Confucianism.

If the master can like it, it is better for you to accept this son as a disciple. This son is talented and intelligent, and he will definitely not insult your name. "

"Oh?"

Xunzi was interested, but he didn't agree immediately. This matter is yet to be discussed, "Since he likes to study Confucianism, and let him stay here for a while, if the old man really feels that he is a good man, he will naturally pay attention. to cultivate."

He has never liked fighting, but that doesn't mean he hates Ying Yuan.

However, no matter who sent the disciple, no matter how talented he is, he still has to investigate for a period of time, such as character, personality, etc., whether he is suitable to be his apprentice or whether he can stay in Jixia Academy.

(End of this chapter)