On Weibo.
It had instantly turned into a battlefield!
"Zhang Ye, can you stop spouting nonsense?"
"Don't insult the 'Dream of the Red Chamber' in my heart!"
"How can the 120 chapters of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' be continued by someone else?"
"Zhang Ye, it's fine if you said anything else in the past. I'll just treat it as fun. I also acknowledge your literary standards, but don't you mess around with 'Dream of the Red Chamber'! This is a classic in my heart. It's one of our country's Four Great Classical Novels. What's there to doubt? "
"Peking University must be blind to hire such a lecturer!"
"I already said that Zhang Ye can't do it. He's a host, how can he teach!"
"Get Zhang Ye to scram. Don't lead our children astray! What is he talking about!? "
The army of denouncing Zhang Ye shouted. Many parents of Peking University students appeared and collectively protested on Weibo, requesting for Peking University to expel Zhang Ye!
But there were also people who supported Zhang Ye.
"Have you seriously watched Teacher Zhang Ye's lecture? Don't join in the jeering, alright? Scolding just from a glance at the newspaper news? Just a glance at the beginning of the video and you're shouting? I implore you to watch it carefully and see if what Teacher Zhang Ye said makes sense! If you feel that it's not right, you can step forward to scold him. You don't know anything and yet you're jeering. What sort of people are you!? "
"That's right. I really suggest that everyone watch it carefully. What Teacher Zhang Ye said makes sense. Furthermore, the evidence he presented is very convincing!"
"Supporting Zhang Ye!"
"Supporting Teacher Zhang unconditionally!"
"Although I don't really believe that the last 40 chapters of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' were not written by Cao Xueqin, I still support Zhang Ye brainlessly! Bite me if I'm a brainless fan? "
"Stop scolding. Teacher Zhang is truly talented. Do you have any doubts after watching the lecture content? Literature has always been like this. It allows for controversy. You can't expect everyone to have the same thoughts and opinions as you just because you think so, right? Different from you, you start insulting him? What kind of logic is this!? Don't be fooled by those so-called experts! "
"Is there something fishy about 'Dream of the Red Chamber'?"
"I don't know, but compared to those so-called literary experts, I believe Teacher Zhang's words more!"
"I'm someone who especially likes' Dream of the Red Chamber '. I've read it on and off four or five times. Although everyone is scolding Zhang Ye, I think what Teacher Zhang Ye said is not without reason. If that's the case, then what if' Dream of the Red Chamber 'was really continued by someone else? Could the logical errors in those books really be explained? I only have one thought now, and that is to attend Zhang Ye's next lesson as soon as possible! "
"Ditto!"
"I want to listen too!"
"Regardless of whether Teacher Zhang's point of view is right or wrong, this class is too interesting. Even those old professors would not be able to give a class of this standard! It's interlinked and full of suspense. It's really amazing. Watching Teacher Zhang Ye's programs and listening to Teacher Zhang Ye's lessons are sometimes a form of enjoyment! "
"The country needs people like Zhang Ye. It's a good thing that he dares to raise opposing viewpoints. Besides, there are no problems with the evidence that Teacher Zhang provided. On the contrary, not only is there no problem, it's also a major discovery in the Redology world. It has allowed the entire Redology world's research to take a big step forward! Just this contribution of Zhang Ye's discovery is enough for no one to scold him. In my opinion, Teacher Zhang Ye is a true scholar and Redologist. He knows that his point of view will be attacked, but he still said it. This is worthy of our respect! "
However, those who supported Zhang Ye were only a small number of people. And among this small number of people, there were some who did not believe in Zhang Ye's point of view. Most of them were skeptical. They were very interested in the evidence that Zhang Ye provided, but that was all. Hence, their voices were gradually overwhelmed by the bombardment of people!
Many of the people who objected were important figures!
Renmin University's Professor, Ma Hengyuan, came out, "Before Zhang Ye started teaching, I had a premonition that he would cause trouble. I never expected my guess to be right. Peking University is the number one educational institution in the country. It is the benchmark of the education world. How dare you take in a layman like Zhang Ye as a lecturer? What were you thinking? Now, the results are out. Peking University has paid the price for this wrong decision. The attitudes of the students' parents can be seen. Everyone has already developed a sense of distrust towards Peking University because of Zhang Ye. If Zhang Ye were to continue speaking nonsense, the consequences would be unthinkable! " Back then, Zhang Ye had gone head to head with Ma Hengyuan at the recording of "Analysis of the Three Kingdoms". He had slapped him in the face, so this time, Ma Hengyuan did not hold back in hitting Zhang Ye while he was down. They were old enemies.
Following that, another old enemy appeared.
Beijing Writers' Association's Vice President, Meng Dongguo, criticized, "I've seen all the contents of the public lecture. I'm very angry and furious now. What gave Zhang Ye the guts to question the Four Great Classical Novels? The evidence you gave seems reasonable and logical, but if you carefully analyze it, the authority of the evidence is not that high. It's all the informal remarks of a nobody. Can this even be considered literature? Can it even be considered a record? "
Someone from the Beijing Writers' Association said, "Zhang Ye? What a joke, what a joke! "
Yao Jiancai's Weibo said, "Hahaha, I support Zhang Ye's point of view!"
That person from the Beijing Writers' Association said with contempt, "You are an actor in the entertainment industry. What do you know about literature?"
"I don't know, but I know Zhang Ye knows." Yao Jiancai retorted, "You are just a small-time author who has sold 10,000 copies. You want to compete with Zhang Ye's literary attainments? Sure, if you're not convinced, then match his dance and prose for me to see! Don't you know? Then let me see how much you know! "
That person didn't say anything else.
Poetry …
Couplets …
Zhang Ye could do whatever he wanted in these fields!
Back then, he had gotten to know Elder Qian from the Beijing Couplet Competition. He was also a veteran of the Chinese Writers' Association. At this moment, he actually stood up to support Zhang Ye, "The information Little Zhang gave is very important to the study of 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. No one can deny that. Do you all think it's unreasonable? Do you think the information is unreliable? Little Zhang's explanation is reasonable and well-founded. He has the information and logic to support it. This is tenable. Those who criticize Zhang Ye, you can use your own evidence to refute it. If you can't refute it, then don't open your mouth. It will only make people laugh. Besides, I know Little Zhang well. If there is no evidence, he will not speak blindly. We can continue listening to what he has to say later. "
But the scolding did not decrease.
"Get Zhang Ye out of class!"
"Don't let him pollute the campus!"
"What is Peking University doing? Are they not doing anything about this?"
In the end, Peking University's official Weibo was blown up. It even publicly supported, "Peking University's trust in Teacher Zhang Ye's literary attainments has never wavered. Academic disputes cannot be eliminated. This is an important part of advancing academic research. We welcome the supervision of the outside world and industry insiders. We also welcome relevant experts and scholars to come and listen. Teacher Zhang Ye's second class, 'Appreciation of the Classics', has been scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. It will be a public class, and the location will be at Peking University's 5,000 seat auditorium. "
Peking University's attitude surprised many industry insiders. Some industry insiders who had good relations with Peking University did not say a word. They never expected Peking University to be so supportive of Zhang Ye. After throwing out such a "disgraceful" statement, how could Peking University tolerate him?
But there were many who were unconvinced!
A few recognized Redologists in the industry could no longer listen!
"Alright, since they welcome us, then I will go and listen tomorrow. I want to broaden my horizons. I want to see what this Zhang Ye has to say!"
"I'll go too!"
"Youngsters these days don't know their place."
"It's useless to say anything here. Let's meet at Peking University tomorrow. We will make Zhang Ye take back his insults towards Mr Cao Xueqin!"
Many Redologists and industry insiders expressed their desire to listen!
It could be foreseen that Peking University would definitely have a fierce battle tomorrow!
… …
However, as the person in question, Zhang Ye, who had caused such an uproar, did not even go online, nor did he watch any news. By the time he finished organizing the information, it was already past 2 PM. He was prepared to go home. His contract with Peking University was an external contract, so he did not need to sit in class every day. After he finished lecturing and did what he needed to do, he did not have anything else to do. He could even choose his class schedule freely. Tomorrow's afternoon class schedule was suggested by Zhang Ye. The reason why he did not arrange for the class to be held in the morning was because he wanted to leave more time for society and the industry to digest the content of his lecture. This time, Zhang Ye was not trying to be petty, nor was he trying to pick a fight with those who doubted him. Zhang Ye really wanted the secret of "Dream of the Red Chamber" to be revealed. He could not let everyone continue being confused. This was his responsibility, the responsibility of a transmigrator. He had to do something for this world, and it was something that he could do.
"I'll be going first." Zhang Ye got up.
Su Na, who did not have any classes in the afternoon, looked at him, "Are you leaving, Teacher Zhang?"
Zhang Ye smiled, "I'm going home to prepare for class. See everyone tomorrow."
"I was just about to go downstairs to buy some water. Let's go, let's go together." Su Na also went out with him, "I can ask you about 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. There are still a few questions that I haven't figured out."
But just as he went downstairs, a surprising scene appeared!
It was unknown when countless reporters had arrived. It was unknown how long they had been waiting, but the moment they saw Zhang Ye appear, they ran over with their cameras and rifles!
"Zhang Ye!"
"Teacher Zhang!"
"I'm from Jinshi's Television Station!"
"I'm from Beihe Province's Daily News! Please hold on! "
Jinshi? Beihe Province? Even the media from these places had come?
It was not strange. These media outlets were stationed in Beijing. Furthermore, the commotion caused by the video in the afternoon was too big, so many people came at once. In the past, when Zhang Ye did his talk show, it was only the attention of the young. But this time, it was the attention of the entire society. There was no other way about it. This was because 'Dream of the Red Chamber' had too much influence on China. Too many people had read this famous novel. Zhang Ye's public bombardment of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' was no longer just an upheaval in the literary and historical circles.
Su Na was dumbfounded seeing this.
In a blink of an eye, she and Zhang Ye were surrounded by three to four layers of reporters!
With the chaos here, many Peking University Chinese department students also came over to join in the fun!
Yao Mi, Li Ying, Li Li and company, who had just finished class, immediately ran over to watch!
Today, Zhang Ye was no doubt the most eye-catching person in Peking University. The students were staring at him, his fellow teachers were staring at him, and the entire society was staring at him!
Zhang Ye said apologetically, "Sorry, I'm not accepting interviews!"
"Just say a few words!" A female reporter from the Beijing Times said loudly.
Another reporter holding a microphone said, "We have just received news that your public lecture tomorrow will be held in Peking University's largest auditorium. There are already a lot of eyes focused there. There are also more than one person from the educational world, and even a Redologist, who has expressed their desire to cause trouble for you. What are your thoughts on this?"
Another reporter stirred up trouble, "Now, the entire society is scolding you for misleading the students, saying that you do not understand 'Dream of the Red Chamber', and that you are speaking nonsense. Do you have anything to say?"
"Teacher Zhang, we have already waited for three hours. If you don't say a few words, we really won't be able to report back!" A female reporter from the Youth Daily saw that the hard approach did not work, so she decided to use the soft approach.
The reporters refused to leave, and just surrounded him.
Professor Zeng was still in class. When he saw Zhang Ye from the window, he could not help but smile wryly.
A few other teachers from the Chinese department also looked down from the teacher's office windows. They actually wanted to hear how Zhang Ye would respond to the scoldings and doubts. This was because Zhang Ye's hot temper and hooligan character of scolding anyone he saw was something everyone had heard of. They did not know what shocking words he would say this time.
There were more and more people surrounding the field!
The department Dean, Chang Kaige, saw that the commotion was too much. It had already affected the students in many classrooms, so he could not help but come out with a sullen face, "Quickly disperse! Disperse! "However, his words were useless.
Su Na turned her head and whispered, "You only want to say a few words? If not, you won't be able to leave. "
Looking at the gazes of the reporters, it was as if they could not wait to hug Zhang Ye's leg and not let him go.
"Teacher Zhang!"
"Many parents of students are requesting for you to be fired!"
"I heard that some students are also questioning the content of your lecture!"
"Now, the entire education world is criticizing you. What do you think?"
The reporters were full of energy. Regardless of Zhang Ye's reply, they threw question after question at him.
Zhang Ye knew that he could not leave if he did not speak, so he calmed his expression, "I don't really see it, nor do I have any opinions."
The female reporter from the Beijing Times said, "How can there not be? Almost everyone is questioning you. If it were me, I would also be angry!"
"There's nothing for me to be angry about." Zhang Ye looked at the reporters and calmly took out a very famous Buddhist gatha from his original world. He said softly, "Let the world slander me, bully me, humiliate me, laugh at me, belittle me, despise me, hate me, lie to me." With a slight pause, he narrowed his eyes and said, "Just tolerate him, let him, let him, avoid him, bear with him, respect him, ignore him, and wait a few more years … Look at him!"
The moment he said it!
The entire field seemed to turn silent!
Su Na suddenly stared at Zhang Ye's face!
Chang Kaige and the surrounding reporters also had a look of shock!
The female reporter from the Beijing Times who was closest to Zhang Ye was pleasantly surprised. She hurriedly and excitedly confirmed the contents of the recording pen. It had been recorded! She had a feeling that these two lines would definitely go viral! She was right. Zhang Ye had always been a person who spoke eloquently! Every sentence and poem had such artistic conception!
"This is a poem?"
"No! This is a Buddhist gatha! "
"It's a gatha! A Buddhist gatha! "
The students on the field were also stirred!
Yao Mi exclaimed, "This sentence is too f * * king impressive!"
"Awesome! Teacher Zhang Ye is indeed superior! He is a person with great spirit! "Li Ying exclaimed," This is the demeanor of a literary master! "
Zhang Ye smiled, "Comrade Reporter, can I leave now? I still need to prepare for my lessons when I get home. "
"Ah, alright. Thank you for accepting the interview." A reporter from the television station subconsciously said.
The other reporters did not want to let Zhang Ye off, but at this moment, they were all stunned by Zhang Ye's gatha. No one dared to stop him.
Zhang Ye drove off.
The remaining group of people were all pondering over the two famous lines that Zhang Ye had left behind!
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