Three Kingdoms: Fusion of Entries, Change of Destiny

Chapter 59: I want the position of chief priest!

Chapter 59: I want the position of chief priest!
Seeing the "big gift" Cao Yan gave to these people,
Mao Jie's hands were shaking as if he had suffered a stroke.
Cheng Yu accidentally pulled out several strands of his beard and grimaced in pain.

"Wenruo, what's going on?" Mao Jie moved to Cao Yan's seat at some point and asked Xun Yu softly.

"Are you asking about this new paper?" Xun Yu chuckled.

"Exactly!"

"This was all done by Zi'an. If you want to know the details, you can ask him personally."

"Is the new paper also made by Zi'an?"

"He also invented printing."

"Oh my god! What's wrong with this kid's head?!"

"I'm curious too, and want to open it and take a look." Guo Jia suddenly came over and said, "Besides the new paper and printing technology, that kid is also tinkering with other strange things, saying that he wants to use them to make a lot of money."

“…” Mao Jie and Cheng Yu looked at each other in silence.

Cao Zian, ah Cao Zian, how many secrets are you hiding?!
Bian Rang gently stroked the book in his hand. The soft touch was like a sharp knife, cutting through the barriers in his heart.

The unlearned dandy of the past is now trying to undermine the foundation of the aristocratic family!
What a cruel heart!!

"But why do I feel a faint excitement in my heart?"

Bian Rang was a little confused. His family's foundation was about to be dug up, and why was he so excited?

But Cao Yan quickly explained the reason for him, "Mr. Bian, I have something to say, but I'm not sure if I should say it or not."

Bian Rang's hair was already disheveled, and with his slightly dull eyes, he actually looked a bit insane.

After Cao Yan asked for a long time, he finally replied in a hoarse voice: "Is there anything else you dare not say?"

Cao Yan smiled and said, "Confucius advocated that 'the way of the great Dao is to make the world public' and that 'education should be for all'.

Mencius proposed that "the people are the most important, the country and the people are the second, and the king is the least important", and stressed that "the teaching in schools should be careful and explained with the meaning of filial piety and brotherly love".

You are all well-read scholars, well-read in the books of sages. You must understand their ideals, right?

Cao Yan took the book and walked a few steps towards the gate. Then he turned around suddenly and said loudly:
"My elder brother and I share a great aspiration—to establish our hearts for Heaven and Earth, to establish our missions for the people, to carry on the lost knowledge of the ancient sages, and to bring peace to the world for all eternity!"

The faint sunlight shone through the gate onto Cao Yan, as if he was wearing a layer of gold-embellished clothes, like a celestial being who had descended to earth!
Bian Rang was completely stunned when he heard this.

It seemed as if everyone in the hall was under a spell, staring blankly at Cao Yan.

Cao Cao felt his face getting slightly hot. Fortunately, he was dark-skinned, so it wasn't noticeable. However, he was still excited and thought to himself, "How could such sacred words come out of your mouth?"

Cao Yan continued, "My elder brother and I can only fight for the people and bring peace to the world. To establish a mind for heaven and earth and carry on the lost knowledge of the ancient sages, we need many learned people like you to work together!"

After a long while, Bian Rang's dull eyes began to glow slowly.
"Exactly! Exactly! Exactly!"

"Establish a heart for heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the living and the people, carry forward the unique teachings of the past saints, and create peace for all generations!"

"Hahaha! This has been my lifelong dream! I never thought it would be so accurately stated by a junior!"

"The one who understands me is Cao Zi'an! The one who understands me is Cao Zi'an!!!"

Cao Yan saw that Bian Rang seemed to have some enlightenment.

So he smiled and handed him the book he had prepared for him, saying, "Congratulations, Mr. Bian, you have finally attained enlightenment!"

Bian Rang took the book, his eyes filled with excitement, "When will the Imperial College be rebuilt?"

"The Imperial College was established by Emperor Wu. How dare we overstep our bounds? Furthermore, the Imperial College only admits children of officials of the fifth rank and above, contradicting our ideal of 'education for all'."

Cao Yan shook his head and continued,
"Therefore, I propose to establish the Imperial College as the highest institution of learning under my jurisdiction, enrolling outstanding students selected from all county schools through the imperial examinations. This will allow for a tiered selection process, ensuring that children receive education. It will also allow talented individuals to stand out and secure a better future!"

"Imperial College... Imperial Examination... What a great name, what a great idea!" Bian Rang's eyes suddenly flashed with enthusiasm as he asked, "Can I be asked to do that... Uh, what positions are there in the Imperial College?"

"The Imperial College has one chief academic officer who is in charge of the affairs of the Imperial College, presides over sacrifices, and formulates school rules;
There are two Siye, who assist the Jijiu in managing religious affairs;

There is one supervisor who is in charge of discipline and supervises the illegal behavior of teachers and students;
There are several doctoral students and teaching assistants who are responsible for the specific teaching." Cao Yan explained to him.

"Lord Cao, the position of chief priest belongs to none other than me!" Bian Rang said without hesitation.

Bian Rang was later clearly known as a famous scholar, rhetorician, and great Confucian scholar in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. His academic status was on par with that of Kong Rong, Wang Lang, and others.

The renowned scholar Cai Yong also praised him highly, saying, "If he lived in the Tang and Yu dynasties, he would be second only to Yuan Kai and Yan Ran," believing his talent and virtue to rival those of ancient sages. It is precisely for this reason that he became a renowned scholar and representative of the Yanzhou aristocracy, rather than simply a savage student capable of a few harsh words.

Cao Yan looked at Cao Cao beside him, waiting for him to express his opinion.

Cao Cao thought to himself, "I don't think you've ever told me about this Imperial College thing!"

But this did not prevent him from making a decision.

Cao Cao took two steps forward, warmly grasped Bian Rang's hands, and said earnestly, "With your talent, it's truly a shame for you to be the Imperial College's chief academic officer!"

Bian Rang laughed heartily, took Cao Cao's hand, and said affectionately: "I have studied the books of sages since I was young, and now I finally have the opportunity to practice the aspirations of the sages. This is a blessing bestowed by God. How can I complain?!"

"The merit of educating the people! It is destined to be recorded in history!!!"

"Oh my, I'm a step too late... But if I can't be a chief priest, being a dean will be fine too!"

"Lord Cao! I am a descendant of the Chen family in Yanzhou. I wonder if the position of Dean of the School would be given to me..."

"Have you any shame? You were just insulting Lord Cao! Lord Cao! I, Zheng, am willing to take over the position of Siye!"

"Supervisor! I can be the Supervisor!"

"Lord Cao, Doctor, and Assistant Professor, we are all willing to serve you!"

"..."

Xun Yu smiled bitterly and muttered, "Zi'an is very calculating... Under the immense temptation of educating the people and leaving their names in history, these so-called celebrities simply couldn't hesitate."

Mao Jie suddenly came closer, pointed at himself and said, "Why didn't you leave a position for me?"

“…” Xun Yu was speechless.

Guo Jia explained, "Leave it to me! Zi'an never told us about the Imperial College. I guess he came up with this idea on the spur of the moment."

But this position of the director must be filled by one of our people.

In my opinion, Wenruo is the best choice."

"Then let's be the Supervisor. Supervisor is fine too. It suits my style!" Mao Jie said with a shy face.

Cheng Yu also looked at Xun Yu eagerly and said, "If being a doctor or an assistant teacher is not enough, I can still learn a little bit about archery and swordsmanship."

"Let's see how the lord arranges it..." Xun Yu felt a little headache.

The meat from the Imperial College is so delicious.
Everyone can't wait to take a bite.

Look at Bian Rang again.

After getting Cao Cao's approval, he walked out of the hall, holding the book given by Cao Yan in his arms, looking up to the sky and laughing.

I only heard him singing loudly as he walked:

【The cranes cry in the sky, their voices echoing through the heavens.】

【If I hear the truth in the morning, I will die with no regrets in the evening! 】

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[It is not the grass, it is the wormwood; it is not the stone, it is the jade.]

【There is no distinction between the rich and the poor in education! 】

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"I'm going to go down in history!!"