Chapter 89 Guan Ning Comes Out Guan Ning frowned slightly. "What favor? Let me make it clear first, we don't want to get involved in the government affairs under your rule." "It has nothing to do with government affairs. It is also a matter of education." Tian Ze hurriedly explained. "You, Lord Genju, and Lord Yanfang are all living in Liaodong Academy. It's really a waste of your talents." "Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles. The customs of the people in Liaodong are in urgent need of guidance, and the Wuhuan people in Liaodong's vassal states are even more in urgent need of education. I wonder if you are willing to do so?" The talents of these three Qingliu are somewhat similar to Tian Chou's, but they focus more on the way of education. Wherever they go, it is like a spring breeze blowing across the earth. The scholars and common people around them will be unconsciously attracted by their charm, learn from them and get closer to them, and their moral standards will be significantly improved to a certain extent. Their escape to Liaodong was undoubtedly a huge and precious asset for Tian Ze. As they had not had much contact with each other before, Tian Ze knew the temperaments of these people very well, so he did not dare to speak rashly. However, during this period of time, through his persistent harassment, he had gradually become familiar with these three people, and only then did he try to raise this matter. "To educate the people and the Hu people?" Guan Ning's eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a hint of deep thought.
"Yes, how difficult can it be to teach these scholars in the academy?" "If we can go deep into the people and educate the common people, even those of other ethnic groups, so that they know etiquette and understand morality, then we are truly practicing the way of saints, which will benefit the present and future generations!" Tian Ze started to deceive again, speaking in a slightly exaggerated tone. "The core idea of Confucianism is benevolence. Confucius said: "To take benevolence as one's duty is not a heavy responsibility? To live until death is not a long journey." "Although the people of Liaodong have now escaped hardship, there are still many deficiencies in their customs and folkways. You have always been kind and loving, compassionate, and of noble character, which is admirable. If you can come forward to educate the people, you will surely be able to correct people's hearts and save the world." Tian Ze spoke earnestly and sincerely, and his eyes were full of expectations and trust in Guan Ning. Guan Ning was slightly moved, his heart seemed to be in turmoil, but he remained silent, as if he was still hesitating deep in his heart. Tian Ze sighed upon seeing this, with a trace of helplessness and regret on his face: "Well, after all, this matter is extremely difficult and not something that ordinary people can do. It is natural for you to have doubts, and I understand." "It is not as easy and comfortable to educate the people as to live in seclusion in the mountains and ignore worldly affairs. It is a pity that there is no one to guide the countless people in Liaodong. Even a great scholar like you who is highly respected is unwilling to lend a helping hand. I am afraid that in the future..." Seeing Tian Ze shaking his head and sighing, Guan Ning could tell that he was trying to provoke him, but he still snorted coldly and said, "I live in seclusion in the mountains not for pleasure, but because I don't want to be involved in this filthy world and be a scoundrel." "Although educating the people is difficult, I will never be afraid of it, but..." If he were the Guan Ning of the past, no matter how eloquent Tian Ze was, he would never be moved and would not pay any attention to him. However, after spending such a long time together, Guan Ning witnessed the harmony and beauty of Liaodong with his own eyes under Tian Ze's courtesy and sincerity. He had already regarded Tian Ze as a close friend, and his inner thoughts of escaping from the world gradually began to waver. "Then you agree? Thank you, Lord Youan. On behalf of the people of Liaodong, we would like to thank you for your great kindness." Before Guan Ning could finish his words, a smile of surprise instantly broke out on Tian Ze's face. He quickly bowed and performed a great salute respectfully. Then, without waiting for Guan Ning to reply, he turned around and left in a hurry: "Ze suddenly remembered that there is something extremely urgent that needs to be dealt with, so I will leave first. Gongren will contact you with the details later." "I..." Before Guan Ning could finish his words, he saw Tian Ze running away like a gust of wind. Seeing the hurried figure running away, Guan Ning could only laugh and scold helplessly: "This little fox." It was extremely rare for a prefect to personally invite someone to such a low level. Especially since Tian Ze was not seeking his own power and development, but was truly thinking about the people, how respectable. "It seems that you are really planning to come out into the world." At some point, Bing Yuan and Wang Lie were standing behind Tian Ze, both with gentle smiles on their faces. Guan Zhong nodded, his eyes deep and firm: "I used to think that the world was so corrupt that there was no way to save it. Even if I tried my best, it would only be a drop in the bucket, and I might even help the tyrant and achieve the opposite effect." "But in Liaodong and him, I saw hope and the possibility of changing the world."
Hearing this, Bing Yuan looked at the students who were playing and having fun not far away, full of energy and vigor. Some of them were even working hard in the fields. According to the requirements of the academies, each student of these academies has one acre of land for farming practice. This is also one of their homework. If they become officials in the future, their performance in farming will also be an important reference for evaluation. Tian Ze was able to select people fairly and based on their talents, attached importance to virtuous and clean governance, and truly created a paradise. All of this shocked them deeply and earned their sincere admiration. Its scale is so grand that even the current emperor would feel ashamed compared to it. It's not that they can't see Tian Ze's hidden ambitions and possibilities, but if Tian Ze was just after power, there's no need to do these things. To some extent, these things are completely self-defeating for Tian Ze, and they put a layer of shackles on him. "Yes! I never thought that after just a few years of not having been here, Liaodong has undergone such earth-shaking changes and has become a paradise." "This Governor Tian not only has a precious pure heart, but also has an astonishing ability to govern the world!" "But I'm afraid..." Wang Lie frowned slightly, wanting to say something but stopping himself. What he saw and heard in the villages in Liaodong emerged in his mind: those faces full of hope and vitality, their eyes full of admiration for Tian Ze, but they showed no concern for the emperor and the court. "If the people support it, what can it do even if the world changes hands? Dong Zhongshu's ideas are pure fooling the people. People are the most important, the country is second, and the emperor is the least important. He who wins the hearts of the people can become the emperor." Guan Ning said with a sharp look and a firm expression. Although he was a well-known hermit and Confucian scholar, Guan Ning and others were just Confucian scholars. As a descendant of Guan Zhong, he was very familiar with and admired the decrees issued by Tian Ze in Liaodong. Such a virtuous person, who also has the support of the people, cannot be compared with the foolish and incompetent emperor of today and those ministers in the court who only know how to fight for power and engage in intrigue. After learning that Tian Ze had successfully dealt with Guan Ning and others, Dong Zhao was overjoyed. He immediately and vigorously arranged the relevant matters and quickly prepared a large number of vehicles and supplies. You know, although these three have no intention of accepting disciples, their strong personal charm means that they are always surrounded by a large group of die-hard fans, and most of them are truly scholars of noble character and outstanding talent. It is absolutely perfect to have these people educate the people, and their effect will definitely be much better than that of the village officials in each village. The accumulation of more than ten years of experience by the children of poor families is indeed not something that ordinary people can easily catch up with in a short period of time, especially in the field of education. With these people's temperament and demeanor, they don't need to say much when they stand in the village. The elegance and righteousness radiating from the inside out will convince the common people. The people of this era are most receptive to this. Of course, it is absolutely unacceptable to talk nonsense or make irresponsible remarks. Under the propaganda mobilization, slogan bombardment and other means of local officials, the people have acquired a certain ability to distinguish. (End of this chapter)