Three days later, scholars from Persia and Roman missions also came to Zhongnan Academy to visit as promised, and Xiao had already released news. The students in the academy heard that scholars from far away from the west came, and they were also ancient countries recorded in the Han Book, and they were all very interested. Therefore, when this day came, not only did the students from Zhongnan Academy come, but even scholars who were not academy come.

Originally, Xiao Yuan's original plan was to invite Persian and Roman scholars to the academy and teach the students a few lessons, but he didn't expect that it would cause such a big response and there were too many people coming. However, it was not surprising that the students in the academy were all young people, and they were curious, and they each had their own social circles, so after the news spread, it attracted so many people.

There were already thousands of students in the academy and other scholars came. The final number was estimated to be two or three thousand. It was impossible to implement the teaching form for so many people to gather together. Moreover, the academy did not have such a large classroom for these people to listen to the lectures. In the end, some people suggested that they simply stop giving lectures, but instead sit together in the form of a discussion of the Tao and discuss a certain topic.

Of course, there were too many people coming from the Tang Dynasty, so it was impossible for everyone to participate in the discussion, so in the end, the academy selected some people to discuss with the other party. Originally, according to Xiao's intention, he only selected from the teacher in the academy. However, after Li Xiu's suggestion, several outstanding figures among the students were added to represent the students' viewing.

The place for discussion is to be in the back mountain of the academy, where there is a very wide open space, and there is a stream passing by. The scholars from the academy and the mission sat on both sides of the stream, and the surrounding open space was also densely filled with people coming to listen to the lecture. Although there were many people, no one dared to make a loud noise. Apart from the gurgling stream, there was no other noise.

The so-called Taoism is discussed not the Taoism, but Lao Tzu's Tao, that is, the Tao that contains all things in the world and cannot be clearly stated. It can be astronomy, geography, history, philosophy, etc., and this will be the most direct collision between Eastern and Western thoughts. No matter what the result is, Li Xiu believes that this matter will be recorded in history.

"Mr. Prince Consort, everyone is almost here, you can go up with me too!" Seeing that it was getting late, both parties who discussed the Tao had already settled down and were about to start a formal discussion. At this time, Xiao also invited Li Xiu, after all, Li Xiu is the most knowledgeable person in the academy, so in Xiao's opinion, Li Xiu is naturally indispensable for this discussion.

"Mr. Xiao, don't be polite. Just go up with others, I don't have to!" Li Xiu refused unexpectedly at this time.

"Sir, how could you not go up? If it weren't for you, this conference on Taoism would have lost a lot!" As soon as Li Xiu finished speaking, Li Zhi next to him rushed to speak. Such a grand gathering was the first collision of Eastern and Western thoughts, so Li Xiu also brought all the children in his family. After all, if you have such an opportunity to understand the differences between Eastern and Western thoughts, you naturally cannot miss it.

"Don't talk nonsense. This time, both the academy and the mission are the top scholars in the Three Kingdoms. No one is worse than me. Moreover, there are enough people on the stage, so I won't go up and join in the fun!" Li Xiu glared at Li Zhidao. Although he was arrogant and unparalleled in erudition, he could not speak out in front of Xiao so bluntly.

"Your Majesty, don't be humble. Your Highness King Jin's words are correct. If you don't come to power, you may disappoint many students!" Xiao persuaded him again at this time. Li Xiu also made a lot of efforts in his discussion on the theory, and he is also one of the most popular gentlemen in the academy. He should go on stage whether it is reasonable or reasonable.

Of course, Xiao still has another idea that this discussion of Tao is not considered a competition, but it is a competition between the East and the West in terms of knowledge. If one side is refuted by the other side, he may lose face. Therefore, Xiao does not want to lose to the scholars of Rome and Persian, while Li Xiu is knowledgeable and talented. If he comes to power, he will feel more at ease.

"Mr. Xiao, don't persuade me anymore. I really don't want to go to the stage. You should leave this opportunity to others!" Li Xiu bowed to Xiao at this time. In fact, Li Xiu had not planned to go to the stage since the beginning, because the reason why this event was to show the sparks generated by the collision of wisdom in ancient East and West. If he went up by himself, with the knowledge he brought from later generations, he would be bullying these ancient scholars, and this was contrary to his original intention, so he decided not to go to the stage.

Seeing Li Xiu's firm attitude, Xiao couldn't help but show a embarrassed expression. After a moment, he could only sigh and said, "Okay, since you don't want to go on stage, I won't force it."

However, when Xiao said this, he suddenly turned his eyes to Li Zhi and others beside Li Xiu. These children were Li Xiu's personal disciples. Although they were young, they might not even be as good as themselves in terms of erudition. This made him smile and said, "Son-in-law, you don't want to go on stage, but there is still one person on the stage. I think it's better to pick one of your students. I'm fine now, right?"

"This..." Li Xiu didn't expect Xiao would fall in love with Li Zhi and other children, which made him feel a little amused. Moreover, seeing Li Zhi and the others were eager to try, he couldn't refuse anymore. In the end, he could only say to Li Zhi helplessly, "Okay, then who would you like to go on stage?"

"I...I...I..." As soon as Li Xiu finished speaking, Li Zhi, Di Renjie, Wu Mingkong and others also shouted. Li Xiu's education method is mainly about encouragement, and he pays attention to cultivating children's initiative in daily life, so they are not afraid of encountering such occasions. Even girls like Wu Mingkong, Lizhi, and Su Ya are rushing to the forefront.

However, Xiao is a traditional Confucian scholar. Generally, such people have some common shortcomings, such as favoring boys over girls, so he didn't even look at girls like Wu Mingkong. Instead, he looked at the three boys Li Zhi, Di Renjie and Ping Anlang. Originally, there were boys such as Li Jin and Wang Fangyi among Li Xiu's students, but they either went to the military academy and couldn't get out easily, or they were not by Li Xiu's side.

"Mr. Xiao will choose me. If I could defeat the envoys of Rome and Persian on stage, my father would definitely be very happy!" Li Zhi recommended himself at this time. Originally, among Li Xiu's students, Wu Mingkong was the one who received the true teachings of Li Xiu. She could usually teach other students on behalf of Li Xiu, but since Xiao looked down on the woman, Li Zhi immediately saw hope.
Chapter completed!