New Year's Day is here.

Of course there were no firecrackers in this era, but people happily took out new clothes and bought some New Year's goods as much as possible.

It is a very luxurious enjoyment for ordinary people to have a delicious meal of meat.

Those who are a little richer and have higher social status will inevitably have more pursuits.

For example, add some new furniture to your home, or renovate the old exterior wall, etc.

If you go up again, you will be the officials and aristocratic class, and your life will be quite colorful.

Those who are energetic will go out of the city to ride a horse and walk on the snow. Those who feel it is too cold outside will hug them at home. Those who like to have a banquet will greet three or five guests and drink.

In any era, people with power and wealthy life will never be boring.

When he reached the top level, King Zhao's life was actually very simple.

After worshiping the winter officials and ancestors, a new academic palace was completed in Handan City near Zhaowang City.

King Zhao personally presided over the first opening ceremony of the academy.

Xunqiu was named the Great Priest, Zou Yan and Gongsun Long were named the Central Priest, and ten scholars including Li Si and Han Fei were named the Great Priest.

Under the gaze of everyone, King Zhao personally unveiled the curtain on the plaque of the gate of the school.

"Tianxia Academy."

Jixia Academy is not actually called Jixia Academy, it is named just because it is located under the Ji Gate of Linzi.

But this Tianxia Academy really called this name, carrying the ambitions and expectations of King Zhao.

Recruiting scholars from all over the world and establishing the hegemony of Zhao State!

Under the witness of King Zhao, one hundred and three scholars each joined many schools of Confucianism, Law, Yin and Yang, Famous, and Agriculture.

The number of disciples of the Confucian and Legal schools is the largest, with more than half of them combined.

Next was the Yin-Yang family. Attracted by Zou Yan's fame, twenty scholars joined the Yin-Yang family.

Don’t underestimate these twenty people. You should know that these people have passed Zou Yan’s test and can only join the Yin-Yang family after they have been recognized.

According to the information from the owl, there were as many as thousands of people participating in the introductory test and assessment of Yin and Yang Family!

Li Jian looked at the hundreds of scholars in front of him and felt helpless.

Too small in number!

Even Xunzi, who emphasizes "teaching but not being distinguished", actually has certain requirements for the qualifications of his disciples.

For the consideration of the first disciples who wanted to make a name for themselves, these 103 people were actually the result of choosing the best among the best.

But this did not fit Li Jian's idea, so he had a fight with Xun Zi and Zou Yan.

Ping Yuanjun stood beside Li Jian and suddenly said with a smile:

"I heard that Li Qing had a very surprising idea when he was preparing for the start of school?"

Pingyuan Jun's voice was quite loud, and more than a dozen ministers around him looked at each other.

Someone couldn't help asking:

"I wonder what Li Qing's good strategy is?"

Pingyuan Jun glanced at Li Jian and said with a smile:

"It seems that Li Qing hopes to recruit at least thousands of scholars at one time and divide them into dozens of classes, each class being taught in turns by different teachers."

Hearing Pingyuan Jun’s words, there was a sound of gasping in the surroundings.

A minister couldn't help but say:

"How can a scholar follow multiple teachers?"

Someone said:

"If the Confucian teacher teaches Legal scholars, wouldn't he really fight in class?"

The ministers shook their heads one after another, and their expressions were very uniform.

Everyone thinks that Li Jian’s suggestion is too naive.

Li Jian smiled and didn't speak.

In Li Jian's opinion, it is actually not very meaningful to open a place like Jixia Academy.

The Jixia Academy is very famous, and various ideas are colliding fiercely, which has indeed had a huge impact on the history of China.

But for Qi Guo, the supporter of Jixia Academy, what benefits did this country get?

Apart from some false names, there are not many benefits in fact!

Otherwise, how could Qi, which was known as the East and West Emperors as Qin at that time, decline?

The Zhao State Academy should have continuously cultivated a large number of officials and generals to join the Zhao State's political arena and army.

With these talents, Zhao State will become stronger and stronger, and both the national strength and the military's strength have reached a new level.

It’s a pity that at least now, Li Jian, as the domestic history of Zhao, is unable to promote such a huge change in the education system.

Thinking of this, Li Jian's fist clenched slightly in his sleeves.

that power.

Still power.

In the final analysis, Li Jian needs more power!

Thinking of this, Li Jian looked up and looked at King Zhao who was standing not far away in front of him.

A light flashed in Li Jian's eyes.

Being a human being in three lives and being a minister in the past has long proved that-

It is better to ask for others than to ask for yourself!

Xunzi came to King Zhao.

King Zhao smiled and said to Xunzi:

"Xun Qing, if you want to develop the academy well in the future, you must let all the schools of thought take root and sprout in the academy."

"We must make our Tianxia Academy better than the Jixia Academy in Qi in all directions!"

"If you have any difficulties when inviting famous teachers, you can talk to Li Qing, Lin Qing and the others."

"If it really doesn't work, just tell me in person!"

Xunzi nodded repeatedly:

"Please rest assured, the old minister will do his best."

After hesitating for a moment, Xunzi spoke again:

"To be honest, there is actually a good teacher in Handan right now."

"But the old minister was a little nervous, and I wonder if the king agreed to this person join the academy."

King Zhao exclaimed, with a surprised expression on his face.

"Why didn't you invite him to join the famous teacher in Handan before? Let me tell you."

Xunzi's expression became more and more entangled, but at this moment he could not stop talking, and said:

"I believe that Du Ping Juntian is very skilled in his military skills. If he is willing to join the academy, he will teach the military skills, I think it will be of great benefit to the academy."

When Tian Dan said the name, the air suddenly became quiet.

Many people showed a surprised expression on their faces and stared at Xunzi.

Everyone's thoughts were generally consistent:

"Is this old guy stupid? On a big happy day, he actually brought up Tian Dan?"

Tian Dan has just been dismissed by King Zhao for a few months.

King Zhao's face also changed, and he didn't speak for a long time.

Xunzi said very sincerely:

"The Zuo Zhuan" records Ji, saying: 'Whoever has no fault? If you can correct your mistakes, there is no greater good."

"Du Pingjun may have made some mistakes, but his talent is well known to the world."

"It would be too a pity to let Du Pingjun retreat here. Why not let him join the academy and cultivate more talents for Da Zhao?"

King Zhao still didn't speak.

Pingyuan Jun couldn't help but speak.

"Xun Qing's words are wrong. Du Pingjun violated the king, so he was deprived of his official position."

"If he is asked to come out again, how can the king's face remain?"

"I would like to respect Xun Qing and don't mention this matter again in the future."

Tian Dan was once Pingyuan Jun’s number one political enemy, and Pingyuan Jun was unwilling to see Tian Dan come out again no matter what.

Even if you are a teacher in the academy, it is not possible.

If Tian Dan teaches several outstanding students and takes power in the Zhao military in the future, Pingyuan Jun will have a headache.

Thinking of this, Pingyuan Jun couldn't help but subconsciously glance at Lin Xiangru next to him.

The meaning is also very obvious. This old guy Tian Dan is about to rekindle again. Why don’t you stop Lin Xiangru?

Tian Shanci Xiang, as his successor, Lin Xiangru is undoubtedly the biggest beneficiary.

In Pingyuanjun's opinion, Lin Xiangru is definitely the person who is least willing to see Tian Dan come back.
To be continued...