Lu Mei 'er's appearance changed the direction of the debate.
After that, many people began to discuss. If a person made a mistake, should they become a scholar?
The positive side believed that if someone committed a heinous crime, such as treason, treason, or killing the innocent, or did something that crossed the bottom line of human nature, they should not become a scholar. However, Lu Mei 'er did not do anything that crossed the bottom line of human nature. After that, she continued to do good deeds. This kind of person should become a scholar.
The negative side believed that if she was an ordinary person, this bottom line would not be a problem. However, as a scholar, the bottom line should not be so low.
The positive side counterattacked. Even if the negative side's bottom line was higher, when Lu Mei 'er was an ordinary person, she did not cross the bottom line of ordinary people. After becoming a scholar, she did not cross the bottom line of a scholar! The negative side was actually asking an ordinary person to abide by the bottom line of a scholar. This was very absurd.
There was no winner or loser in this debate.
Following that, the debate changed again. The positive side proposed a new angle. That was, if a man was sold into a brothel, sold his body, and finally broke through the restraints of the brothel, turned over a new leaf, and became a scholar, what would the negative side think?
As a result, when this new angle was proposed, the negative side's replies immediately decreased greatly.
In the end, the positive side obtained a strong conclusion. In fact, both sides believed that as long as a person did not commit too many evil deeds, as long as they turned over a new leaf, everyone could accept this kind of person. Then, the negative side objected not because Lu Mei 'er really did something unforgivable, but because she was a woman, and because her status was low.
The debate from this angle ended with the positive side's complete victory.
The negative side had no choice but to propose a new angle and continue the debate.
Both sides continued to debate. In different angles and different new viewpoints, there were wins and losses for both sides.
However, as with all truly meaningful, valuable, and high-level debates, the results of the debate began to lean towards the middle. Everyone gradually abandoned their extreme thoughts and began to lean towards the should and should not.
At the end of the debate, something happened that moved many people on both sides.
There were people who began to write articles on the discussion board, specifically supporting some of the negative side's viewpoints. They felt that the negative side was very good. They could not support it from the standpoint of the debate, but as scholars outside of the debate, they had to stand up and support it! No matter if it was from the perspective of morality, conscience, or learning, they had to support it!
Thus, many scholars were gratified to find that this debate not only did not tear the human race apart, it made both sides more tolerant.
However, the Zaji family and Gyeongo people continued to fish in troubled waters.
Some particularly smart people finally couldn't take it anymore. They joined forces and wrote a new article.
There wasn't a single extra word in the article. It was all about the opinions of the scholars.
These scholars all had one thing in common during debates. They stood on the right side and supported Lu Mei 'er, but they did not speak at the beginning. Later on, they suddenly began to flatter Lu Mei' er. It was not a normal debate, but purely to flatter Lu Mei 'er and belittle the other party.
Then, the article listed the previous comments of these people. They all used the most vicious language to attack Fang Yun, Jingguo, and Fang Yun's new Divine Path.
Most of these people were from Gyeongo, followed by the Zanyu family. Less than 10% of them were from other countries.
Once this article was published, it caused a lot of indignation among the scholars.
"I, Zhang Yuan, was promoted to Hanlin at the age of 36. I'm not a genius, but I'm not bad either. I'm a Confucian disciple in the Hall of Rites. My status and reputation aren't high, but they aren't low either. I used to have some reservations about Divine Path, but I slowly became neutral. Occasionally, I would support him. After all, I have to acknowledge his contributions. After the incident with Lu Mei 'er broke out, I firmly opposed it. I was also very lucky to be on the opposing side. I used all my strength to oppose it! At first, I did it for myself and for the reward. But slowly, I realized that my attitude and the reward were not important! What was important was the debate itself and what I learned! I've already written hundreds of pages of notes. I'll continue to write notes for this debate. I'm afraid it'll exceed a thousand pages. I cherish this opportunity and don't want it to be ruined by anyone! So, from now on, I see the Zanyu family as my enemy. I see the Gyeongo scholars as my enemy! Because you're obstructing my learning and cutting off my Divine Path! This enmity is absolutely irreconcilable! "
"Old Man has always disagreed with the idea of taking the same exam. He also hates Lu Mei 'er. But I'm on the right side. I have to speak up for Lu Mei' er. At first, I was against it. I even watched in a fit of pique. But as I watched, I realized that some of the debates were unreasonable. I couldn't help but join in. Then … I was so excited that I didn't sleep. I kept watching and replying to the debates. It wasn't until I saw many people praising each other outside the debate that I understood Divine Path's true intentions. Actually, Lu Mei 'er isn't important. It's not important that both men and women take the same exam. What's important is that this debate allows us to see a different perspective. It allows us to have a new understanding of ourselves and the human race. It pries open our closed minds. Old Man is old and doesn't want to make enemies. I only want to say that some bastards should die without descendants. Otherwise, the human race will forever be dragged down by these bastards! "
The second person to reply was a great scholar.
"I'm from Gyeongo. I'm also from the Zanyu family. I won't say much. I only want to say that I'm ashamed of those people!"
Thus, a new wave of condemning the Zanyu family and Gyeongo people was set off.
"The Zanyu family and Gyeongo people get out of the debate!"
The Jingguo people clapped their hands and cheered. This was real retribution.
Some of the Zanyu family members who weren't brave enough and didn't have strong wills started to have problems. They had to stop their petty actions.
The debate resumed its normal atmosphere.
Slowly, many interesting things happened.
Debates began to be held in all parts of the human race. The theme was still the original topic of the debate. Some debates allowed the two sides to exchange identities, which had unexpected effects.
There were also people who wrote articles on the discussion board, saying, "The opposing side is always looking for new perspectives. The opposing side, please leave!" In the end, both sides argued and argued under the article, each showing their own strengths. This actually promoted the debate.
After three days, the debate ended.
Then, Fang Yun announced that the Saints needed one day to select the best debaters.
While everyone was waiting for the award, a piece of news shocked everyone.
Wang Jinglong accepted Lu Mei 'er as his disciple!
Half-saint's disciple!
Moreover, the Wang Sheng family also said that Wang Jinglong had a conclusion to this matter.
"Once wrong, you can't make a second mistake!"
After the baptism of debate, everyone was no longer so extreme and stubborn.
No matter which side they were on, they were full of respect for Wang Jinglong.
A Half-saint, a highly respected Half-saint, had ignored the possibility of being scolded and accepted a woman from a brothel as his disciple. What a great personality!
On the discussion board, a large number of articles praising Wang Jinglong appeared.
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