As the knot in Wu Meiniang's heart was untied, the content of the Three Character Classic spread like a whirlwind in Chang 'an City.
"Not teaching is the father's fault; not teaching is the teacher's laziness. … "
"If jade is not carved, it will not become useful; if a man does not learn, he will not be righteous. … "
The catchy Three Character Classic quickly spread throughout Chang 'an City. For a long time, Meton's essay had been the focus of attention of the people of Chang' an City. Once it was released, it immediately spread throughout the city.
Secondly, the Three Character Classic contained too much knowledge. Not only did it have the concept of a strict teacher, but it was also mixed with Confucianism, historiography, mathematics, Taoism, the four seasons of spring and autumn, geography, anecdotes of famous people, and Meton's School of Mohism. It was simply a masterpiece of a hundred schools of thought. Once a child read the Three Character Classic, not only would they be able to read and write, but they would also gain a lot of benefits from it.
Thirdly, once the Three Character Classic came out, it directly changed the thousands of years of debate on whether one's nature was good or evil.
"It contains a hundred schools of thought and is easy to understand. This is the best thing for children to learn." Almost all of the teachers were excited after hearing the Three Character Classic.
For a long time, the Confucian school's books for children to learn were the Four Books and Five Classics. Although these books were profound, it would be too difficult for an ignorant child to understand these principles.
Although the books promoted by the School of Mohism and Teacher Li for compulsory education had selected relatively simple essays from various schools of thought, it was still extremely difficult for children to understand. The appearance of the Three Character Classic could be said to be just right.
"When it comes to teaching and educating people, we are indeed not as good as Mo Jiazi!" In the private school, many teachers sighed and said.
Back then, they had mocked the Mohist family's son for teaching a disciple at the age of twenty. Now, they had been conquered step by step. No one doubted Modun's qualifications as a teacher anymore.
The first to act was Teacher Li. He directly decided to position the Three Character Classic as a compulsory book for compulsory education.
The second person to act was Mo San. He immediately ordered Mo Magazine to work overtime and publish a special edition of the Three Character Classic as quickly as possible.
For a long time, Mochi spared no effort to promote Meton's essay. This time, he directly used Mohism's channels to publish it as quickly as possible.
"This is what Mo Jiazi did to enlighten his female disciple Wu Meiniang. To be able to be taught by Mo Jiazi is my son's good fortune.
Many citizens with young children saw the special issue and their eyes lit up as if they had found a treasure. Mo Jiazi actually used this essay to enlighten his disciple. It must be extraordinary. If their children were enlightened by this essay, it would be the same as if Mo Jiazi was personally teaching them. Moreover, the price was cheap. They could buy a copy of the special issue for only one copper coin.
Under this kind of thinking, the Three Character Classic quickly spread in Chang 'an and out of the city. Although many teachers in the private school did not teach the Three Character Classic in public for the sake of face, when students came with the Three Character Classic to ask for guidance, they would patiently answer them one by one.
In the palace, Li Zhi had just finished his homework and was about to go play happily. Suddenly, he saw Li Shimin walking over with his hands behind his back.
"Greetings, Father!"
Li Zhi and the other princes bowed at the same time.
"Mm!" Li Shimin responded slowly.
"Have you finished your homework?" Li Shimin asked.
Li Zhi repeatedly nodded and said with a face full of praise, "Replying to Father, it has been completed."
The other princes also nodded, their faces showing that they were waiting to be praised by Li Shimin.
Li Shimin nodded and said, "Not bad. When you go back, memorize this essay. We will check it regularly."
After Li Shimin finished speaking, he waved his hand. Pande stepped forward and distributed copies to the princes.
"'Three Character Classic', Meton."
Li Zhi already had a bad feeling. When he saw these three words, he couldn't help but inwardly sigh.
"This is probably no less than a thousand words!" Li Zhi's eyes flickered and he couldn't help but wail.
"That's right. A total of one thousand one hundred and forty-five words. However, every word is priceless advice. After you recite it, you will definitely benefit greatly." Li Shimin nodded.
The princes couldn't help but feel their vision go dark. Previously, when they recited Mo Jiazi's poem, they only recited ten to twenty words. Later on, they only recited a few hundred words. However, the 'Three Character Classic' was over a thousand words. It seemed that Meton was deliberately making it difficult for them.
"Hehehe!" Seeing the miserable state of her brothers, the princesses couldn't help but cover their mouths and snicker.
The princesses of the Imperial Family were also in school. When they were young, they were usually together with their brothers.
Li Shimin coughed and said, "This time, the princesses will also have to recite the 'Three Character Classic'."
The princesses were immediately dumbfounded. Although the princesses of the Imperial Family were also in school, the requirements weren't strict. Reciting a thousand words at once was probably unprecedented.
"This is the homework that Meton prepared for his female disciple, Wu Meiniang. Since it is a female's homework, you princesses are naturally not an exception." Li Shimin sternly said.
"Yes, Father!" The princesses felt wronged.
Nighttime!
In the entire Imperial Palace, the sound of studying was loud and clear. As long as it was a young prince or princess, without exception, they would bitterly study under the light and complain about Meton in their hearts just like Li Zhi.
"At birth, man's nature is good. … "
In the Martial House, Wu Yuanqing looked at the 'Three Character Classic' in his hand and couldn't help but reveal a trace of a sneer.
"It seems that Mo Jiazi sincerely wants to take Second Sister as his disciple." Wu Yuanqing sneered. As long as he could control Wu Meiniang, with this master-disciple relationship, it was not impossible for the Qian Family to encroach on the Mo Family.
"Boss, why do you say that?" Shopkeeper Yao asked from the side. With the Qian Family's cold personality, how could they believe in the so-called master-disciple relationship? Not to mention, Wu Meiniang was only a female disciple.
Wu Yuanqing pointed at the 'Three Character Classic' and said, "In the Tang dynasty, the most important thing was one's birth. The seven surnames were deeply rooted. Although Mei Niang took Mo Jiazi as her master, she was still born in the Qian Family. How could she get rid of her identity? When the time comes, we only need to use this secret to threaten her, and it will definitely have a miraculous effect. But I didn't expect that Mo Jiazi would actually specially write this' Three Character Classic 'for Mei Niang, preaching that human nature is good, regardless of one's birth. As a result, the chips in my hands have been reduced by half."
"There is actually such a deep meaning?" Shopkeeper Yao said in surprise.
"Second Sister! Second Sister! You are really lucky to have met such a good master. Unfortunately, you shouldn't have been born in the Qian Family. "Wu Yuanqing said coldly.
Shopkeeper Yao, who was at the side, nodded silently.
"Also, how is the matter of contacting the other Qian Families?" Wu Yuanqing asked.
Shopkeeper Yao said, "The letter has been sent out. The recent Qian Family in Luoyang has already agreed. If nothing unexpected happens, they should also agree with Young Master's proposal. After all, the profit of the Flying Money is not low, and it is a sitting profit."
Wu Yuanqing nodded and said, "Hurry up and do it. According to the Qian Family's information, in a few days, the Emperor will go on a trip to Mount Jiuhua, leaving the Crown Prince to supervise the country. Our Qian Family must take advantage of this rare opportunity to settle the matter of the Flying Money."
"The Emperor is going on a trip to Mount Jiuhua?" Shopkeeper Yao couldn't help but feel refreshed and quickly nodded. The Qian Family originally supported Li Shimin, and after Li Shimin succeeded the throne, he had never liked the Qian Family. If Li Shimin left the palace and went to Mount Jiuhua, it would give the Qian Family a chance to breathe.
"Yes, Boss. This lowly one will definitely do it well." Shopkeeper Yao promised.
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