Chapter 466: Top-Tier Historical Scholar
Chapter 466: Top-Tier Historical Scholar
September 25, 2017
Lu HaiKong had thought that the Talent Recruitment Board would conclude without much excitement, but on the last day, he heard that a shabby scholar had arrived at the Book Society.
Shabby scholars were not uncommon, and many had visited in recent days, but this particular scholar was extraordinary. It wasn't his demeanor or his impressive knowledge that set him apart; it was his name.
When Lu HaiKong heard the scholar's name, he himself felt a sense of disbelief.
Was this surprise a bit too much? On the last day of the Talent Recruitment Board, such a top-notch expert had arrived. How could Lu HaiKong not be delighted?
However, Lu HaiKong quickly calmed down, as the Book Society had dealt him several setbacks during this period.
Many shabby scholars had doused Lu HaiKong with cold water, and even the humble scholars had done the same. Recruiting a top-tier historical scholar would be even more challenging.
Fortunately, Lu HaiKong had an abundance of confidence. After a brief moment of thought, he removed his martial garb and put on a slightly shabby scholar's robe, heading to the Book Society alone.
It must be said that Lu HaiKong's Book Society was indeed a failure.
Xi Zhicai seemed to have anticipated this situation, so he hadn't invested much effort here. He had only assigned a few managers and brought over a large number of books from the mountain fortress.
Due to the lack of visitors, Xi Zhicai hadn't organized any events, so the Book Society resembled a library with few patrons.
In this 'library,' a shabby scholar entered and began browsing the shelves, eventually settling in a corner to read quietly after selecting several books.
The name this person registered with caught Lu HaiKong's attention.
A few minutes later, Lu HaiKong arrived at the Book Society and immediately focused on the scholar before him. It wasn't that the scholar was particularly eye-catching or possessed an exceptional aura, but in the entire vast Book Society, there was only this one scholar, so who else could it be?
After identifying his target, Lu HaiKong didn't immediately approach him to strike up a conversation. Instead, he discreetly glanced at the book the scholar was reading.
Lu HaiKong noticed that the scholar's reading material was surprisingly diverse, ranging from military strategy books to Confucian classics for self-cultivation and practical governance texts. Typically, someone with such a broad reading range would either be a versatile genius or an arrogant fool.
But for Lu HaiKong to rush over after hearing just the scholar's name, the latter was unlikely.
Lu HaiKong hesitated for a moment, deciding against approaching the scholar. Instead, he picked up a governance text and began reading.
These books had been collected by Lu HaiKong from the aristocratic families, and he had used some tactics to acquire them. After all, books and land were like lifelines to these families, and it took some persuasion to get them to hand them over.
Lu HaiKong had read many of these books, covering a wide range of topics. He wasn't a versatile genius, but neither was he a fool.
Lu HaiKong had dabbled in various fields but hadn't delved deeply into any of them. In Xi Zhicai's words, he didn't need an in-depth understanding; a conceptual grasp was sufficient.
The governance text Lu HaiKong was reading at that moment was one he had read before, and there were many parts he didn't fully comprehend. Seizing the opportunity, Lu HaiKong approached the shabby scholar after a brief period of reading.
Lu HaiKong, a scholarly student, approached Xi Zhicai with a question he didn't understand, seeking guidance. Xi Zhicai, being the scholar he was, couldn't ignore Lu HaiKong, especially since he was grateful for the man who had cultivated him. Without his guidance, Lu HaiKong, a martial artist, wouldn't have known the etiquette of a student, let alone approach the scholar before him.
The scholar, noticing Lu HaiKong's youth and politeness, found his questions insightful. He put down his book and patiently explained the topics Lu HaiKong had inquired about.
With this opening, Lu HaiKong felt he had succeeded. This guy might not have much else, but he still had questions, right?
Lu HaiKong had an exceptional understanding of military affairs and martial arts, but when it came to politics, he was rather mediocre. This was especially true in the area of governance texts.
With the scholar willing to provide answers, Lu HaiKong decided to play the part of a student and sincerely sought guidance.
Initially, Lu HaiKong's questions were purely for learning, but after an hour or two, both became more familiar with each other. Their conversation expanded beyond governance texts to include military affairs, politics, and even current events.
The discussion flowed smoothly, especially when Lu HaiKong demonstrated his remarkable military expertise and sharp insights into current affairs. The scholar's impression of Lu HaiKong changed significantly.
Before this, the scholar had considered Lu HaiKong a sincere but clumsy student.
After all, while some of Lu HaiKong's questions were insightful, others seemed naive, clearly showing he was a new learner who hadn't fully grasped the material.
(End of Chapter)
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