Film and TV: Traveling through countless worlds at the same time

"How many levels are there above? Can you tell me all at once?"

Lu Xiao said, "There are five more levels. The first ten floors of the Ascension Pavilion are all testing levels. Besides the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, starting from the fifth floor, the levels are more practical. For example, the sixth floor tests military strategy and tactics, using a sand table to simulate battle situations. The test format is similar to the fourth level."

"The seventh level tests the art of farming. Inspired by the legacy of our ancestors, I know a method for growing rice called hybridization. Unfortunately, I only have the core concept, but I'm unable to put it into practice. Therefore, I seek the help of talented individuals from around the world to fully restore this method. The eighth, ninth, and tenth levels are similar challenges, but with different focuses. If anyone can solve one, it will undoubtedly benefit all of humanity, allowing the people of the world to benefit for generations to come."

Zhuang Mohan couldn't help but ask, "Are you serious? If we can break through the barrier at the end, will it benefit the people for eternity?"

He really couldn't imagine what kind of problem in this world could be solved to such an extent.

Lu Xiao laughed and said, "Sir, do you know what the yield per mu of rice is today?"

Zhuang Mohan thought for a moment and said, "As far as I know, the best farmland can produce up to 400 kilograms per mu, while ordinary farmland can only produce a little over 300 kilograms per mu."

Obviously, Zhuang Mohan is not just a scholar.

Lu Xiao said, "That's correct. But if someone could solve the seventh level puzzle, the yield of hybrid rice could reach at least 1,000 kilograms per mu, and even 2,000 to 3,000 kilograms per mu. Sir, do you think this could benefit the people of the world for eternity?"

As soon as these words came out, Zhuang Mohan's breathing became heavy.

Then, he excitedly grabbed Lu Xiao's hand and asked, "Are you serious?"

Lu Xiao said, "I'm not lying at all. And it's not just the seventh level; the subsequent levels are all similarly challenging. While they're not related to farmland, they can still benefit the world. That's the main reason why I'm forcing you to stay here, sir."

At this moment, Zhuang Mohan was finally moved.

This was a great meritorious deed in the world, and he couldn't refuse it.

But the problem is, he is from Northern Qi.

So he really got into trouble.

After a long pause, he finally said, "Actually, I'm not that talented. I'm only good at annotating scriptures and interpreting texts. Even though I haven't reached the upper levels yet, I can guess that the difficult questions you've set are definitely beyond my ability to solve. Just for question 057 on the seventh level, you should have asked a contemporary farming expert, not me."

Lu Xiao laughed and said, "Sir, you misunderstood. I didn't keep you here to help you solve these problems. I simply wanted to borrow your reputation. After all, you are now a leading figure in the literary world. If I keep you here, other talented people will naturally come."

Zhuang Mohan smiled bitterly and said, "You are honest."

Lu Xiao said, "Although I'm being frank, it's still a bit rude to force you to stay. That's why I've prepared a surprise for you. Let's go straight to the eleventh floor. I think after seeing it, you won't want to leave."

Zhuang Mohan didn't believe it: "Oh, are you so sure?"

Lu Xiao didn't answer directly. Instead, he walked forward and said, "Do you remember what Fan Xian said about the immortal world in the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests?"

Zhuang Mohan said, "Of course I remember. I've never done anything I feel guilty about in my life, but this is the only thing I'll never forget. However, the myth of the immortal world is too ethereal to be taken seriously. Master Fan's poetic talent truly impresses me."

Lu Xiao laughed and said, "What if I say that the Immortal Realm really exists?"

Zhuang Mohan was stunned when these words came out.

At this time, Lu Xiao had already walked to the corner.

Then he gently tapped the wall, and the roof of the fifth floor instantly opened, and an elevator slowly descended.

Then he continued: "Sir, please!" .

Chapter 250 The Origin of Civilization

After hearing this, Zhuang Mohan unconsciously followed and walked onto the elevator.

Then the elevator slowly rose up, and after just a moment, the two of them arrived directly on the eleventh floor.

What caught my eye were bookshelves filled with books.

There are at least thousands of books on the first floor.

Seeing this, Zhuang Mohan asked in confusion, "Is this the library? Could these books be the surprise you're talking about?"

Lu Xiao said, "Yes, it's these books. Sir, do you know where the origins of literature and Taoism come from?"

If you ask other people this question, they may not be able to answer it.

But how could he not know what kind of person Zhuang Mohan was?

He answered directly, "As far as I know, all literature and Taoism originated from the legendary temple. Most people believe that the temple is just a legend, but I have read many ancient books and infer from their records that the temple does exist. It just appears once every few hundred years, and most people will never encounter it in their lifetime."

Lu Xiao nodded and said, "Sir, you are truly erudite. Indeed, if we trace the origins of the world's cultural heritage, it was indeed brought to the world by the temple. But where did the temple's heritage come from? Do you know, sir?"

This time, Zhuang Mohan shook his head. "The earliest records of temples date back to ancient times. However, that period is too far away from us. If we insist on finding its origin, it must be before ancient times. These things cannot be studied now."

At this time, Lu Xiao asked again: "Sir, do you know the name of the land we stand on?"

Zhuang Mohan said doubtfully, "The earth is the earth. If you insist on giving it a name, it has always been named after the country."

This time, Lu Xiao shook his head. "Actually, that's not the case. Long, long ago, the land we stand on actually had a name: Jiuzhou."

"Jiuzhou?" Zhuang Mohan muttered briefly, then asked, "How long is a long time? Could it be the ancient times?"

Lu Xiao said, "No, it's much older than the ancient times. It could be hundreds of thousands of years ago, or even millions of years ago."

Although he had only known Lu Xiao for a short time, Zhuang Mohan knew that he would never lie to him about such a matter.

So he asked in surprise, "If you say that, doesn't that mean civilization existed hundreds of millions of years ago?"

He couldn't help being surprised.

According to current historical records, the earliest records of human civilization are only a few thousand years old.

The era thousands of years ago is collectively referred to as the ancient times.

Now that he suddenly heard that human civilization had existed tens or millions of years ago, how could he not be surprised?

Lu Xiao said, "Indeed, at that time, there was already a civilization on this land called Jiuzhou beneath our feet. It was an incomparably brilliant civilization, and its name was [Huaxia]."

"The 'Immortal Realm' that Fan Xian mentioned in the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests refers to the Chinese civilization. The brilliance of that civilization is so dazzling that the civilizations of today are barely one hundredth as brilliant as it."

Zhuang Mohan took a long time to digest this information, then continued, "So, Master Fan wasn't lying. His poems all came from that Chinese civilization? But why is such a brilliant civilization never recorded in history?"

Lu Xiao said, "Indeed, you were right about one thing. Fan Xian's poems were indeed copied, but he himself never claimed they were written personally. Chinese civilization is, after all, too ancient. Even if he did, no one would believe him. As for why there's no record of Chinese civilization in history, there are two reasons."

"First, at the end of that glorious era, a devastating war broke out. In that war, not only Chinese civilization, but all civilizations in the world were destroyed, leaving only the so-called temples."

"Secondly, in our time, after a new civilization emerged in the world, the Temple took the initiative to appear and spread the seeds of the previous civilization to our era. Therefore, the origins of our civilization all come from Chinese civilization. It's just that the Temple deliberately concealed this fact for some reason."

At this moment, Zhuang Mohan was filled with shock. Then he thought of the surprise Lu Xiao had mentioned. He then pointed to the books on the eleventh floor and asked.

"Don't tell me, these books are all from Chinese civilization?"

Lu Xiao laughed and said, "Sir, you're truly astute. You guessed it so quickly. Indeed, these books all come from Chinese civilization. Didn't you say you were only good at annotating scriptures and interpreting texts? I imagine these books will be enough for you to annotate for a long time. Furthermore, this is only a small portion. The wealth within the treasure trove of Chinese civilization is absolutely beyond your imagination."

After getting the exact answer, Zhuang Mohan finally couldn't help but step forward.

This is the last civilization book.

He didn't know how Lu Xiao got it.

This was not important to him, as long as the books in front of him were real.

Soon, Zhuang Mohan walked to the nearest bookshelf and took down a book.

There were two big words written on the cover of the book.

The Analects!

Zhuang Mohan couldn't wait to open the first page and immediately saw the first sentence.

The Master said: "If you practice this from time to time, isn't it a pleasure? If friends come from distant places, isn't it a joy? If you don't get angry when people don't know you, isn't that the sign of a gentleman?"

Next, there is the second sentence, the third sentence, and the fourth round.

Youzi said: "Those who are filial and respectful to their elders but are willing to offend their superiors are rare; those who do not like to offend their superiors but are willing to cause chaos have never existed. A gentleman should focus on the basics, and when the basics are established, the Way will emerge. Filial piety and respect for elders are the foundation of benevolence."

Zengzi said: "I examine myself three times a day: Am I loyal when I work for others? Am I trustworthy when I interact with friends? Do I practice what I preach?"

Confucius said: "If a gentleman does not respect himself, he will not be respected; if he does not learn, his knowledge will not be solid. He should be loyal and trustworthy, and have no friends who are inferior to him. If he makes a mistake, he should not be afraid to correct it."

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Zhuang Mohan became fascinated as he watched.

As a leading figure in the world's literary world, he naturally understood what the Analects of Confucius was saying.

There are no overly flowery words, just seemingly casual remarks, but each sentence is simple and profound, pointing directly to the root of Confucianism (Zhao Qianhao).

Although Zhuang Mohan is not young, he reads very fast.

In just the time it takes to burn an incense stick, he had already finished reading the Analects.

Although he was unfamiliar with some of the names and events, this did not prevent him from understanding the content.

"This book, this book outline"

Zhuang Mohan pointed at the book in his hand, his tone filled with excitement, and looked at Lu Xiao anxiously.

Lu Xiao naturally knew what he wanted to ask, so he smiled and said, "This book records a man named Confucius and the words and deeds of his disciples. It is considered one of the foundations of Confucianism in Chinese civilization. Confucius is also one of the Confucian sages of Chinese civilization."

After hearing this, Zhuang Mohan was able to utter a complete sentence.

"These are truly the words of a sage, truly awakening, truly awakening! How can I, an old man, have the nerve to call myself a so-called master of literature and Taoism? Compared to this sage Confucius, my knowledge is as good as that of a child!"

Chapter 251 Agree

After hearing Zhuang Mohan's self-deprecating words, Lu Xiao immediately said.

"Sir, there's no need to be so modest. There are only a few dozen people like Confucius in the history of Chinese civilization. There's no need to compare yourself to them."

But as soon as these words came out, Zhuang Mohan shouted.

"What! There are dozens of people like this!"

Lu Xiao felt that this was nothing to be surprised about. Chinese civilization was so glorious, so a few dozen was not much.

Unfortunately, he forgot the present era.

In the world of Joy of Life, there is no one like Confucius.

"Are there really that many? You're not lying to me? Did these people also leave behind such masterpieces?"

Zhuang Mohan asked anxiously.

Lu Xiao nodded: "Yes."

Then he raised his hand and tapped a few times in the air, and many books flew over from the bookshelf.

Then he began to introduce them one by one.

"For example, this copy of the Tao Te Ching was left by Laozi, the founder of Chinese Taoism."

"There's also this 'Chuan Xi Lu' (Instructions for Practical Living) which also records the words and deeds of another Confucian sage, Wang Yangming."

"Besides that, there are countless other masterpieces like Mencius, The Great Learning, The Doctrine of the Mean, The Book of Changes, The Book of History, and The Spring and Autumn Annals. These are just the Confucian works. I won't introduce the others one by one. In short, during the most glorious period of Chinese civilization, there were hundreds of schools of thought, each with its own merits. Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism, Mohism, the School of Military Science, the School of Names, the School of Diplomacy, and the School of Yin and Yang each produced countless classics. If you have time in the future, sir, you can take your time to read them, but the prerequisite is that you must remain at my Yunlu Academy as the dean."

At this point, Lu Xiao looked at Zhuang Mohan with a smile on his face.

The smile was sinister, like a fox.

He didn't believe the other party could resist such temptation.

At this moment, Zhuang Mohan first looked at the Analects in his hand, and then looked at the books in the room.

He really wanted to put the Analects back, but he couldn't bear to do so.

When he thought of so many books in front of him, he couldn't move his legs.

He felt that he would die with regrets if he did not finish reading these books.

Finally, he sighed deeply and said, "It seems like you've completely taken advantage of me."

Lu Xiao smiled and said, "But you are willing, aren't you, sir?"

Zhuang Mohan nodded. "Yes, I agree. I will accept your appointment as the dean of Yunlu Academy. However, I will still need to write a letter to the Northern Qi delegation, so they don't think you forced me into this position."

Lu Xiao said nonchalantly, "There's no need to go to all that trouble. It's fine to let them misunderstand. It'll just inspire the fighting spirit of scholars around the world."

Zhuang Mohan said, "Inspire fighting spirit? Just those ten questions are enough. If people knew you had so many books, I guarantee your Yunlu Academy would quickly become a sacred place for scholars everywhere. There's no need to set up a scheme that would destroy your reputation at this moment. It's not worth it."

Lu Xiao said, "Very well, thank you very much, sir. If you agree, I will announce to the world tomorrow that you have decided to become the dean of Yunlu Academy. Also, since the academy is just being established, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you with the selection of teachers. With so many books, you definitely can't finish annotating them all by yourself. Do you think you might want to invite some friends?"

Zhuang Mohan immediately blew his beard and glared: "It's not enough that you cheated me, you also want me to help you cheat others?"

Lu Xiao said, "How can this be called a trap? I'm doing this for the sake of the world's cultural heritage."

Zhuang Mohan was speechless when he saw Lu Xiao being so shameless.

After a long while, he finally said, "Okay, I'll help you find it, but you owe me a favor for this."

Lu Xiao said, "Okay. You owe me one, and I owe you one. That's a perfect offset."

Zhuang Mohan said, "You're dreaming. I'm joining your academy as a repayment of your debt. You owe me something, and I want something else."