Reborn and married to a stupid scholar, she has a prosperous husband and multiple children

Chapter 367 Such a person cannot be a good official

Zhao Mu's face changed. He knew what Zhang Qinian meant by asking this question. He must have heard of him and his name.

But they probably haven't seen it.

Zhao Mu shook his head. If no one else brought up the matter, he would certainly not bring it up.

"We probably haven't seen it."

Zhang Qinian asked again: "I wonder if Master Zhao has heard of the cheating case ten years ago. The man who was crowned the top scholar by the emperor and then found to have cheated was also called Zhao Mu."

Being reminded of his past in public again was like having his scars opened. He couldn't remain calm.

When Zhang Qinian saw his face suddenly turn gloomy, he knew that he had guessed right. He was indeed the infamous Zhao Mu.

Humph, what a disgrace to scholars. They even have the nerve to teach and educate here openly.

He even more arrogantly claimed that he had opened a training course for top students. How audacious he was.

He was not a person who liked to meddle in other people's affairs, but seeing that he was cheating and misleading people here, he could not just do nothing.

This is the obligation of every scholar.

Everyone looked at each other, wondering why these two people who had never met before suddenly became so hostile.

Seeing that Zhao Mu didn't say anything, Zhang Qinian mocked him and said, "You are the Zhao Mu who cheated, right?"

Zhao Mu's face looked extremely ugly. He didn't expect that even though he was hiding here, he could still be recognized.

When everyone reacted, they all looked surprised and looked at Zhao Mu with complicated expressions.

If he is really that Zhao Mu, then they will never accept such a scum as their teacher. He is a disgrace to scholars.

The village chief saw that something was not right and quickly stepped out to smooth things over: "Master Zhang, I'll take you there to see if the accommodation is to your liking."

Zhang Qinian walked away in anger: "No need for that. I, Zhang Qinian, disdain to associate with such a scum, let alone respect him as my teacher. I can't afford to lose this person."

"Zhao Mu is a disgrace to scholars. He should have kept a low profile for the rest of his life. He has the nerve to mislead the young people here. It's simply despicable."

"My dear brothers, I advise you to leave as soon as possible. How can a person with such a questionable character teach a good person?"

"Brothers, please don't let him get you involved and ruin your future."

After Zhang Qinian finished speaking, he snorted coldly and turned to leave. The people who came with him hesitated for a moment and left together.

The village chief looked at this and that, completely not knowing what to do.

Although he was adept at handling the big and small matters in the village, when facing a group of scholars and listening to their righteous words, he couldn't even get a word in.

"Master Zhao, I...I'll go and ask him to come back. You two can talk it out and clear up the misunderstanding."

Zhao Mu's face was extremely ugly: "No need, let them go."

The village chief looked embarrassed and said, "These people are all talented students that Madam Lin has taken great pains to find from all over the country. They are all people who have the potential to pass the imperial examination and become a scholar."

"Hey, I'd better invite him back."

Zhao Mu's expression was still grim: "Even if they pass the exam, they can't be good officials. I won't teach such people even if you ask me to."

"They are not even as good as an eight-year-old child."

"Let them go. I'll explain to Madam Lin myself when she comes back."

"This..." The village chief was in a dilemma and didn't know what to do.

Xiaochen and Yaomei suddenly stood up and said with grim expressions: "Master is right. People who can't tell right from wrong are not worthy of being taught by Master."

The youngest sister said indignantly: "Xiao Chen has also heard those rumors about Master, but his approach is completely different from that person."

"Xiao Chen carefully observed and understood. He even took out a test paper to test whether his master really had real skills and knowledge. Then he made his own judgment, instead of just blindly following what others said."

"After Xiaochen tested Master's knowledge, he immediately apologized to Master for believing those rumors."

"An eight-year-old child knows how to distinguish right from wrong and respect others, but he, a scholar in his forties or fifties, wrongly accuses others without knowing right or wrong."

"If I become an official in the future, can I just listen to some rumors and decide the life and death of a person? How many unjust, false and wrong cases will there be?"

"It was a small matter for him to believe in rumors, but it was a matter of life and death for others."

"So, he is not worthy of being an official, let alone being my master's apprentice." The youngest sister said angrily.

Zhao Mu listened to his youngest sister's words, his face was moved and filled with mixed emotions.

After hearing what the youngest sister said, the village chief sighed and nodded.

A little girl understands this truth, but that middle-aged scholar doesn't. Even if he passes the exam to become a scholar, he will be a confused scholar. It's better not to have such a person.

"Okay, let them go."

"Master Li, please continue your class." The village chief said hello and left.

After the village chief left, Zhao Mu said to the other six hesitant scholars: "Whether you want to go or stay is up to you. I will never force you."

Several people looked at each other, with struggle and hesitation in their eyes, but when they recalled what Zhao Mu had taught them in the past few days, they secretly made a decision in their hearts.

Yes, even an eight-year-old child has the ability to distinguish right from wrong. Don’t these adults have their own feelings?

Does Zhao Mu have real talent and knowledge? Haven’t they felt it in the past few days?

Do you need to deny your own judgment just because you hear a few gossips and rumors from others?

Song Youwei was the first to speak out: "Teacher, I am willing to continue to learn from you. I believe in your character and knowledge."

"Students know very well whether their teachers are truly talented and knowledgeable, and will not easily believe those rumors."

"As for what happened back then, if you are truly the victim, I will seek justice for you and clear your name."

Song Youwei is the scholar mentioned by Bai Qiushui who became a street beggar due to famine in his hometown.

Because he did not formally become Zhao Mu's disciple and was just learning from him, he could not call him Master, but only Teacher or Master.

With Song Youwei's statement, others also echoed and expressed their willingness to stay.

Zhao Mu suppressed the indescribable complex emotions in his heart and said as calmly as possible: "Thank you all for your trust."

"Don't waste time, let's continue studying."

"Yes."

After this episode, the scholars obviously studied more enthusiastically.

This is the top scholar. Even if he really cheated, he is definitely not an ordinary person to reach the top scholar level.

Some of them were tongsheng (traditional Chinese scholar), but most of them were not even tongsheng (traditional Chinese scholar).

Their ultimate goal is to pass the imperial examination and become a scholar, so that they can teach and be exempt from taxes. They will be satisfied if they see that the officials do not have to kneel down.

Therefore, it is a waste of talent to let a top scholar teach them.

Now that they have such a good opportunity to study, and maybe even get the title of Juren, they naturally study very hard.

After all, having famous teachers to guide them is much better than working on their own.