The three hundred and fortieth chapter [the position of the main school]
Tian Ji just shook his head as he looked at the 'BMW' brought by Sang Wazi from the Western Regions...
This horse is indeed tall and tall, and is one taller than a Chinese horse. Even the horses produced in Zhongshan, Yiqu are far less tall than those of this horse.
But is it effective if it is just high? These days, most of the cavalry are archers and scouts, and rarely sprint and kill each other. If the war horse is too high, it will only seriously affect its flexibility and become a living target for the enemy. Especially when racing horses, the resistance to being too high is also great, so it may not be possible to run fast. Tian Ji has not learned Bai Dong's study of physics, so he naturally does not understand what power and resistance are, but there is still experience.
Facts also proved his opinion. Sang Wazi jumped on the back and tried to run around. Although his speed was still higher than that of ordinary military horses, in Tian Ji's eyes, this Western Region horse was not even as good as his "ordinary" military horse...
"Does the general dislike this Western Region horse? Or do you value that Wuzhi more?"
"Tian Ji said bluntly, don't blame Bai Zi. Although the black horse from Yiqu is not a purebred, it can be considered a top horse; but this Western Region horse is far from being a war horse, but it can't be used as a race horse. At most, it can only be considered a middle horse. If Bai Zi uses it to compete, he will definitely lose to me."
Tian Ji sighed and said, "I really couldn't imagine that Qin State is known as a good horse. Now it's just like this when I see you. No wonder Bai Zi refused to agree to me to race horses."
"Oh, General is saying that I'm afraid of you and don't dare to agree to the game?"
"Baizi is a gentleman. A gentleman does not take away the aura of a villain. Since it is a hopeless game, why should he show off?"
"oh?"
Bai Dong is now increasingly impressed by Tian Ji. This old boy actually used the method of provoking himself? But he was just provoking him, and his tone was so awesome. It can be seen that half of him was to stimulate himself, and half of him really thought that he would lose. Just be so confident?
"The competition is OK, but as you and me, I'm afraid it's not easy to compete. I heard that even in the Zhou royal family, there is a saying of "gambling lottery". The "gambling lottery" in the Spring and Autumn Period was actually the first time since the gambling competition. This time, the general was a major event for the young master because of Qi. Even if he loves horses, it's not reasonable to propose racing horses with me as soon as he meets him. Now I have found a BMW. I believe I will not lose to the general. Can the general say it? Let's talk about it in front. If the general's "goods" are not enough, I have no interest..."
Bai Dong looked at Tian Ji with a smile. He was really curious about what good things this old boy, Tian Yinqi, could bring out to him. If it was money and beauty, it would be fine; the former did not lack, but the latter did not dare to lack it. The two people in the family were not ordinary tigresses, but two extremely gentle tigresses...
"Bai Zi said it well. If the lottery is not enough, my young master will not be interested."
Tian Ji smiled and said, "It's just that the lottery bet is too big. I'm afraid it's related to Bai Zi and Xu Gong's trading base and the position of the main school in Jixia Academy. I don't know if Bai Zi is willing to respond."
"The position of the chief scholar of Jixia Academy?"
Bai Dong was stunned at first, then laughed, and pulled Tian Ji's hand and said, "Why didn't Brother Ziqi say it earlier? Come on... Come on... and let your brother and sister cook in person, and you and my brothers eat and talk. There are also grape wines made from Western Region grapes at home. They were just brewed yesterday, and even the Lord has never tasted them..."
Bai Dong is still very interested in sitting here at the Jixia Academy.
This position is actually equivalent to the dean of Fengming Academy, but the academy is a place where hundreds of schools of thought contend. Although students have settled in, they are most likely the best among the academy schools. They have already had teachers, but they are not suitable to be called teachers. Therefore, there are no teachers in the academy, and only the deans, but only the attendant, lecturer, and the main student. As strong as Master Meng, he has only taught lectures, but has never been the main student. People like Yang Zhu have never even taught lectures.
Since the establishment of Jixia Academy, there has been only one honorary school student, and he is either alive or a famous minister Guan Zhong who assisted Duke Huan of Qi to dominate the world. However, Guan Zhong is a representative of the Legalists. Later, the scholars who entered Jixia Academy to give lectures and debates naturally did not want to recognize him. Master Meng had a very strong temper. Because of this reason, he eventually left Jixia Academy and built a small courtyard in Linzi to teach students. He became a friend of both teachers and friends with Tian Yinqi.
Bai Dong’s biggest wish is actually not to help Ying Quliang unify the world, or to win over the world for fifty years, just to create a better environment to realize his ideals.
Bai Dong's ideal is not to respect each school and a religion, but to integrate hundreds of schools to establish a truly "natural, self-righteous, self-satisfied, self-disciplined" knowledge for the Chinese. For example, thinking and studying matters, the former is the physics of theoretical thought, and the latter is the physics of nature. Such knowledge is the knowledge that returns to the origin and explores the essence of thought and the universe. China has been glorious for three thousand years, but it has also been destroyed by Confucianism. As a time traveler, if you have the opportunity to establish scientific and healthy theories for China before the establishment of Neo-Confucianism, it will not be in vain to this era.
Creating a new poetry style and new text is to seek enough influence. It is a dream to guide a school of doctrine but not enough influence. Opening Fengming Academy is the first step that Bai Dong actually takes. However, after all, Jixia Academy has been built for decades, and no matter how powerful Fengming Academy is, it will take some time. If there are shortcuts, Bai Dong will not refuse.
Tian Yinqi was very smart. If he could become the king of Qi, he would have to burn three fires. There is nothing more than civil and military achievements, especially civil and political governance. If he could find a qualified "master" for Jixia Academy, it would be considered his civil and political achievements. However, this master not only needs to get the support of Qi State Government, but also needs to be able to convince the public. Looking at China today, no one is more suitable than Bai Dong.
Tian Yinqi wrote a "blank check" that made Bai Dong interested, and if this matter happened, he would have great benefits. However, in Bai Dong's opinion, Tian Yinqi's vision was still far from enough. Jixia Academy was established for 20 years. All the teachers with a little reputation in the world were proud of entering the academy to give lectures and debates. This background alone would be enough to influence the countries in Shandong. If Fengming Academy was added, it would really affect the academic community in the world. Conquest in academic thoughts was sometimes more useful than the army. Tian Yinqi could not see it, and the scholars of the hundreds of schools might have seen it, but he could not do it, but he had great hope to do it!
"Young Master Yinqi is a good plan? The position of the master of Jixia Academy is certainly to be recognized by Qi State, but if this master cannot convince the public, it will not be able to stand it. So what if Guan Zhong is as virtuous as Guan Zhong? Meng Master Meng thought that his personal morality was a loss and he was not worthy of being the master of the Academy. As a result, he left Jixia Academy angrily. Young Master Yinqi and Meng Master Meng have a master-disciple friendship. He would never know about this? Moreover, the Duke of Qi is still there, Young Master Qin cannot ascend to the throne for one day, so the promise of the master of Jixia Academy cannot be fulfilled. The commercial strongholds that I and Mr. Xu have worked hard to build are really profitable. The general and Mr. Yinqi are not stupid people. If they had not seen the various means of purchasing salt and grain between me and Mr. Xu, they would not have planned to take stocks in the commercial stronghold? Just open their mouths and say 20% of the shares. Are you too greedy? Besides, even if I and Mr. Xu are willing to sell, can your son afford it?"
"My young master said that Bai Zi will never do a loss-making business. Even if he is gambling, he will definitely bargain, so we should show sincerity; tell Bai Zi for me that he will always be my best friend Tian Yinqi. Next month, the young master will be over 100 days. Others may not come, but Bai Zi is a distinguished guest who must come. If he bargained this time, we will only seek 100 or even half a share, and we don't have a substantial benefit, just one title, and you will say this to Bai Zi, and he will definitely not be able to refuse..."
"I want my shares, but I don't have any practical benefits. My son is very focused!"
Bai Dong nodded slightly. Tian Yinqi finally did not disappoint him. Some money benefits are actually not important to a monarch. It is a huge benefit to make friends with him, Bai Zi and the number one businessman in Qi.
Chapter completed!