binnovel Chapter 196 Passing the Test
Chapter 196 Passing the Test
"Sun Shan, I have also heard about some of the things you have done. Overall, they are quite good-----"
Wang Fuzhi first affirmed it, then his face turned serious and he stared at Sun Shan with eyes as sharp as knives.
Even Sun Shan, who was always known for his stable mentality and regarded killing people as easy as ants, felt that it was a bit irritating.
Wang Fuzhi was silent for a long time, then slowly spoke again: "But you have a strong murderous intention. God has the virtue of loving life, and all things have compassion. Why do you treat people as nothing? I heard that you killed hundreds of people on the night of the arson. Why, why do you do that?"
Sun Shan knew that his difficulty was coming.
If you can't convince, this old man in front of you is famous throughout the country for his vigorous spirit.
In the future, it will be much more difficult for you to study and maintain your reputation as a person and an official.
This is just like King Heng Yang Yuanqing, and his deterrent power over the officialdom and underworld in Hengzhou City.
With the support of Wang Fuzhi, one of the most accomplished old scholars in the country, one can quickly integrate into this society where reading is paramount.
Although, Sun Shan, who has the consciousness of a thousand years later, does not really believe that studying hard is the solution to everything.
In particular, I disagree with this kind of rote memorization and cramming method of reading based on the Confucianism of the eight-legged essay from the bottom of my heart.
If I have the opportunity in the future, I will definitely make natural sciences such as mathematics, physics, and chemistry, which will be available thousands of years from now, as well as more artisan skills, the main learning content and spread them throughout the country.
Create more wealth, enlighten people, and enrich the world.
It’s a pity that now I am just an ordinary scholar who has just entered school and is waiting for the teacher’s assessment.
"Master, God has the virtue of loving life, but humans are just like animals. There are always some evil ones who eat and bully people for fun. We need people to prune them so that the world can be more peaceful and tidy."
Wang Fuzhi frowned and felt a little unhappy when he heard Sun Shan's explanation.
However, the good thing is that this guy was quite honest and did not deny it.
"Why do you decide the life and death of others based on your own mood? Aren't the lives of others given by their parents?"
"Master, first of all, I want to make it clear that I am not killing people for no reason. If I had not quickly killed those bad guys that night, the consequences of that night would have been disastrous."
At this point, Sun Shan's eyes turned cold, and he looked at Wang Fuzhi who was staring at him, and continued: "Then, the whole city may be burned down, and ten or a hundred times more ordinary people will die!"
Wang Fuzhi felt a chill in his heart.
What a murderous aura!
No wonder he killed hundreds of people in a fit of rage!
"As for, what right do I have to decide the life and death of others? It's just like the animals in the mountains. Whoever is stronger will occupy the top of the food chain and can dominate the lives of others!"
After hearing Sun Shan's explanation, Wang Fuzhi's beard trembled.
He never expected that Sun Shan would compare humans with animals, completely in the spirit of survival of the fittest.
Although, the ugliness of humans is much more despicable than that of animals.
But as a scholar whose purpose is to educate people and help them become good, he had to refute it.
He widened his eyes in anger: "Nonsense, heaven and earth are not benevolent, they treat all things as straw dogs, how can you punish someone without teaching him!"
"Master, humans have their ugly side. Often, those bad guys bully the good and fear the evil. They have no humanity. In extraordinary times, extraordinary means must be used and extraordinary things must be done."
Wang Fuzhi has seen too much of the ugliness of human nature.
Even in schools and imperial examinations, which are supposed to be the purest, there would always be some heinous things happening in every year or session.
For example, cheating for personal gain, framing others, greed for wealth and fame, etc., there is an endless stream of such things.
During the provincial examination in the upper realm, Tang Bohu, his most proud disciple, was secretly slipped a test paper into his examination box by his senior who had been his classmate for ten years when he was not paying attention.
As a result, he was deprived of the qualification to take the imperial examination on the spot, and he would never be able to enter the officialdom in this life.
Fortunately, I stepped forward and confronted him, and was able to barely retain his status as a scholar.
Not to become ordinary people.
But what's the use?
Deprived of the path to imperial examinations, Tang Bohu spent the rest of his time in brothels, drinking, singing and painting for a living.
Thinking of Tang Bohu, Wang Fuzhi's heart softened a little.
Because, judging from Sun Shan's appearance and situation, he and Tang Bohu had similar experiences.
However, this guy made his fortune by singing opera, got close to Prince Heng, and founded the Datong Chamber of Commerce.
Moreover, with the momentum of a rising star, he is about to step into the threshold of the empire's academy and officialdom.
Tang Bohu was like a tiger with a broken waist. He had a lot of talent but spent his time hanging out in brothels and indulging in wine and women.
After a moment of silence, Wang Fuzhi slowed down his tone and asked, "Aren't you afraid that your reputation will be damaged and that you will become an alien in the eyes of others?"
When Sun Shan noticed that Wang Fuzhi's tone had slowed down, he realized that he had passed Wang Fuzhi's test.
Then, he laughed heartily and said, "Teacher, I am a poor student who started out as a storyteller and opera singer. I am considered an outcast in the eyes of others. Under the circumstances at that time, as long as I could save more common people, it would not matter if I killed a thousand people, let alone a hundred. What's more, they were those hooligans who killed people for fun and abused the people."
After saying this, Sun Shan ignored Wang Fuzhi's wide-eyed look at him in horror and continued with his chest straightened: "A real man should not do what he should do. As long as I think it is right, I will go for it even if there are thousands of people against me!"
These words, like a heavy hammer, hit Wang Fuzhi's heart hard.
Some of his original views and opinions were shattered and smashed to pieces.
He sighed in his heart, looking at Sun Shan who was standing with his chest puffed out. Although he was young, he was like a brave general, full of passion and murderous aura.
I feel that no matter what happens in the future, this kid will become an extraordinary figure.
Either be the king or be the owl!
So, can I educate him to become a talented person and put him on the right path?
After thinking for a while, Wang Fuzhi suppressed the burning anger in his chest, stared at Sun Shan and said, "Sun Shan, your future will definitely be extraordinary. I just hope that you can always keep good thoughts in your heart and not kill people out of anger. If you do that, your future path will become narrower and narrower, and you will become a villain despised by everyone."
To be honest, Wang Fuzhi said this to a student who had just met him for the first time, with such earnestness and sincerity from the bottom of his heart, which showed that he had great respect for Sun Shan.
Try your best to bring him onto the right path.
"Thank you, Master!"
When Sun Shan heard that Wang Fuzhi called himself his teacher, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
He hurriedly performed a disciple's salute: "For the rest of my life, I, Sun Shan, will remember the Master's words, restrain evil thoughts, be compassionate, benefit the people, and walk on the right path!"
Hearing Sun Shan say this, his eyes were as upright and open as the vast ocean.
Wang Fuzhi finally laughed happily, stood up and walked to Sun Shan's side.
He patted Sun Shan's shoulder, who was half a head taller than him, and said, "Okay! I accept you as my disciple. I hope that you will remember what you said in this life, restrain evil thoughts, be compassionate, benefit the people, and walk on the upright and righteous path!"