The Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 1638 The Dispute in the Selection Institute

Shengyuan Continent, Kongcheng, Daofeng Mountain, Shengyuan.

In the main hall of the Selection Institute, nine great scholars and many university scholars were present, and they continued to discuss the candidate for the top four talents as if it were their daily work.

Every university scholar came before, but now, there are only nineteen university scholars, less than half, because many university scholars are tired of the lengthy disputes.

The Shengyuan has never been a highly efficient place, but this time the evaluation of the four talents has definitely broken the lower limit of the Shengyuan.

In the early morning, as usual, the great scholars or university scholars said their own things. Some people kept praising Lei Chongmo, almost praising Lei Chongmo as a virtuous person close to Yi Zhishi or Fang Yun, and others kept attacking Lei Chongmo, repeatedly exposing Lei Chongmo's past. If Lei Chongmo were here, he would have been so angry that his literary courage would explode before going to the war world.

There were also some people who acted as peacemakers, hoping that both sides would take a step back, but the two sides refused to give in. One side insisted that Lei Chongmo be the leader of the four talents, while the other side would rather choose the least famous university scholar than let Lei Chongmo take the position.

In the afternoon, the two sides seemed to be really angry and began to argue.

Yun Luo, the elder of the Li Hall, coughed lightly, and everyone immediately shut up. Yun Luo was the most conservative person in the Selection Institute. He rarely spoke, but because he was the highest-ranking elder in the Li Hall, everyone had to give him enough respect whenever he spoke.

In selecting the four talents, the opinions of the Li Hall were the most important. If the Li Hall did not pass, even if Dong Sheng put pressure on him, it would be useless.

"The four talents, talent is the most important, do you have any objections?" Yun Luo said.

Everyone nodded gently, and no one objected.

"But, the leader of the four great talents should be the one who values ​​virtue. People always say that one should be both virtuous and talented, but how many people say that one should be both talented and virtuous? There are great talents in Fengcheng, the Demon King, and all races in the Ten Thousand Worlds, but there are not many alien races that are worthy of "virtue."

After Yun Luo finished speaking, the great scholar Lei Tingzhen hurriedly said, "Mr. Yun's use of the demon barbarian rebellious race as an example is too extreme. Since we are selecting the leader of the four great talents, we must value talent first. After all, we are not selecting the "Four Great Virtues." In terms of talent, the leader of the four must be Lei Chongmo."

Yun Luo raised his eyelids, glanced at Lei Tingzhen, and said, "Oh? Brother Tingzhen, are you admitting that Lei Chongmo has no virtue?"

Some people laughed secretly. Although Yun Luo was an honest man, he also dug a trap. Lei Tingzhen was too eager and jumped into it without any carelessness.

Lei Tingzhen knew that he had fallen into a language trap, but his expression remained unchanged. He continued: "I haven't finished speaking yet. Even if you choose the 'first of the four talents and virtues', Lei Chongmo can still do it. Virtue can be divided into great virtue and small virtue. How could Mr. Yun not know this?" "Please teach me, Brother Tingzhen." Yun Luo asked humbly, with the demeanor of a gentleman. "What is small virtue? The Book of Changes says 'a gentleman advances in virtue and studies'. This virtue is 'virtue'. You and I should have virtue in our daily conversations, behavior, and treatment of others, otherwise we will be considered to have no virtue. This kind of virtue is private virtue, which is small virtue. Those who value small virtue are private gentlemen." "What is great virtue? The Records of the Grand Historian records 'carving stones to praise Qin's virtues'. What virtues does Qin have? Has he ever treated others kindly? Has he ever spoken softly? Has he ever been polite at every step? None of them. Qin's virtues are in the same track for cars, the same writing, the same wheels for carriages, and the same weights and measures. Save the people from the water and fire. This is not a gentleman's achievement, but a national grace and a great virtue of the human race. A person with great virtue is a gentleman of the public. "

"I think that even if a person's minor virtues are flawed, but his major virtues are intact, he is still a modest gentleman and a virtuous person. Let's not talk about Lei Chongmo's personal virtues, just talk about his great virtues, marrying the dragon clan and building the Jiaolong Wentai, all of which are contributions to the human race. Looking at the other three talents, what great virtues can be compared with Lei Chongmo? "

After Lei Tingzhen finished speaking, many people were silent.

Suddenly, Yun Luo lowered his head, as if he reached out to touch the official seal, and his face changed slightly.

All the people present were great scholars or university scholars, and all the details could not be hidden from them. Everyone was very curious about what could make the great scholar Yun Luo, who was not emotional, change.

Afterwards, many people found that the great scholar Zhang Zangxiang, a doctor, also suddenly lowered his head, as if he was reading a book.

After a few breaths, Zhang Zangxiang suddenly sighed and said, "I agree that Lei Chongmo is the leader of the four great talents."

Everyone was shocked. Zhang Zangxiang highly respected Fang Yun, and the Lei family was hostile to Fang Yun, so he had always opposed Lei Chongmo's appointment as the leader of the four great talents.

A university scholar from Jingguo, Liu Bailuo, couldn't help asking, "Mr. Zangxiang, can you tell me the reason?"

A flash of anger flashed in Zhang Zangxiang's eyes. He glanced at Lei Tingzhen, then sighed and said, "Back then, I owed my old friend a favor. Today, the son of my old friend sent me a letter, and I have to repay this favor."

Everyone was stunned and looked at Lei Tingzhen. Lei Tingzhen remained calm and contented.

"The Lei family is just a bunch of rats, they are mean and despicable!" Liu Bailuo, who was over 80 years old, couldn't help cursing.

Lei Tingzhen didn't even look at Liu Bailuo, and said: "Someone insulted the Xusheng family in public. I think this person has no talent and no virtue, and should be expelled from the Selecting Talents Academy. Who objects?"

The strange thing is that all the great scholars did not object. Everyone then realized that not only Zhang Zangxiang and Yunluo had read the book, but also the War Hall Elder He Qionghai had read the book.

No one objected, and a powerful force descended, expelling Liu Bailuo from the Selecting Talents Academy.

Everyone present had already understood that the Lei family had been operating in secret these days, and had found the weaknesses of the three great scholars Yunluo, Zhang Zangxiang and He Qionghai, and used targeted means.

Many bachelors are extremely angry, but they dare not speak out. The outcome of the matter is still uncertain. If you are as impulsive as Liu Bailuo, it will be like taking advantage of the Lei family in vain. It is better to wait first. If you are unable to recover in the end, then yell at the Lei family for not venting your anger. Late.

After a few breaths, Lei Tingzhen looked at He Qionghai and said with a smile: "Brother He, what do you think about Lei Chongmo being elected as the first of the four great talents?"

He Qionghai was silent for a long time and said slowly: "Some old friends may know that when I was young, I indulged myself for several years due to a temporary setback and gained a bad reputation. Later, with the guidance of His Majesty Nan Sheng, I repented and turned back. Today, I made the mistake of The injured person sent a letter, and I thought about it for a long time. I will repay my mistake today. However, Lei Chongmo is definitely not a kind person. If this person is elected as the first of the four talented people, I will self-exile to Liangjie Mountain forever. Return to Shengyuan Continent.”

Many academicians looked sad, but they did not blame Zhang Zangxiang and He Qionghai for turning against each other because everyone had made mistakes and owed favors to others. As long as they did not do anything treacherous and evil, as long as they changed their minds, even if they did not praise them, they would There is no reason to point fingers. The two of them told their stories clearly and neatly, which is actually worthy of admiration.

Especially He Qionghai, this person is a great scholar of the War Palace, with a violent temper. He has killed countless demons and barbarians. He entered the War Palace and enjoyed the position of Pavilion Elder when he was over 100 years old. In fact, it is regarded as a pension, and it is also a compliment from the Holy Academy. But for such a person, But he was forced out of Shengyuan Continent by the Lei family, and even if he was over 100 years old, he would go to the Two Realms Mountains to fight to the death.

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