" The path of the Great Dao is to make the world a public place…Choose the wise and able, trust and cultivate harmony…Old friends are not only close to their parents, nor are they only close to their children…Let the old have a good end, the strong have a use, and the young have their strengths…" Fu Nian in the Mouton Academy closed his eyes and slowly chanted as he taught his disciples. Strangely enough, Fu Nian was humorous when he spoke, and no one would dislike him. However, when he started teaching, his words were dull and boring. Over ten children in the Academy who were about the same age had already fallen asleep or fallen asleep while Fu Nian was reading.
Other than Fu Nian, there were only two people awake in the classroom. One was the class monitor, Liu Bi. He had a well-behaved personality and liked to read. The other person was Jing Tianming, because he was looking out of the window with all his attention.
Under the eaves stood a skinny little beggar with a dirty face. He was wearing ragged clothes that were about to fall apart. Jing Tianming had long noticed that this little beggar would come every day. He would always stand outside the window and watch them go to class. The children thought he was dirty and afraid of fleas, so no one was willing to go up and say a word to him.
"Therefore, if one's plans are closed and not prosperous…if one steals and rebels and does not act…if one's doors are not closed, it is the Great Harmony.”"Does everyone understand?" Fu Nian coughed lightly and asked.”Although the children were all sleepy, they answered in unison,"Understood!" "Alright, that's all for today." Fu Xiao smiled.”As soon as he finished speaking, the children's spirits were immediately lifted. They were all full of energy. They packed their bags, chatted with each other, and prepared to go home. Only Liu Bi was still reluctant to leave and desperately chased after Fu Nian to ask questions.
Suddenly, a child looked at the courtyard outside and shouted,""Wow! You're so cool!" When the children heard this, they all curiously leaned against the window to take a look. They saw a child with thick eyebrows and big eyes walking over with eight luxuriously dressed attendants.
The new child's name was Xiang Ji. His family had been generals in the State of Chu for generations. His uncle had heard that a famous scholar had come to Huaiyin City to teach him. Although the Xiang family was far away, they were willing to spend a lot of money to buy a mansion in Huaiyin City for their nephew to live in so that Xiang Ji could study in the Mouton Academy.
All the children pointed at him in admiration. Jing Tianming saw that four of the boy's attendants had sabers at their waists and were guarding them. They must be his companions. The other four were carrying gifts and making arrangements everywhere. They distributed the candies and pastries they brought to the children and presented Fu Nian with four-colored gifts.
Jing Tianming's heart seemed to have been hit. He was clearly looking at Xiang Ji, but he felt that he was actually looking at himself in the Xianyang Palace. If Han Shen and Fu Nian had not brought him out of the palace, wouldn't he still be living the life of being surrounded by people? After coming to Huaiyin, although Ge Nia and Ge Lan had treated him well in every way, how could they compare to how much his father treated him?
Under the guidance of Xiang Ji, he knelt down and kowtowed to the master. After the ceremony was completed, he said,"Good, good, good. You're a child living alone outside. You should be careful in everything. If there's a need, you can tell me at any time.”However, it was easy for a leopard to change its spots, so he changed the topic and said,"However, I see that you have many servants. It seems that only Master will look for you, not you. Hahaha." Xiang Ji looked at Fu Nian and thought to himself, Is this old man really the Confucian master Fu Nian that uncle spoke of? Could it be an imposter?“
"Yes, your surname is Xiang. Do you have a name?”Fu Nian asked.
"This student is not yet twenty years old and has no title.”Xiang Ji politely replied.
"You are the son of an aristocratic family in Chu, so there is no need to restrain yourself.”Fu Nian said," Since that's the case, I'll give you a word. How about this, I hope you will have great ambitions in the future and rise straight up. Feather is wings. Why don't you use this word to help you plan your future actions?”
Although Xiang Ji is unwilling, he has no choice but to bow respectfully and say,"From now on, this disciple will be called Xiang Yu.”
He immediately ordered his servants to prepare wine and food and hold a banquet in the courtyard to thank Fu Nian. Looking at the servants rushing in and out to set the table and serve the dishes, Xiang Yu generously looked around at the children around him and said,""I'll treat everyone to a meal today, so don't be in a hurry to leave.”When the children heard that they could sit at the banquet and eat some dishes that they had never even seen before, they all cheered and clapped. They ran to Xiang Yu's side happily to talk to him.
Xiangyu shouted at Liu Bi, who was reading behind the children,""Liu Bi!"
Liu Bi raised his head and looked at him. He also shouted,""Xiang Ji!"
"Brat! You only know how to read. You didn't even know I was here.”Xiangyu said," Sir just gave me a name. You have to call me Ding Yu from now on.”
"Does this mean that you're coming to study together in the future?”Liu Bi said with a smile,
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