Chapter 1497: Opening a Private School

Behind that torn white paper, the hidden history was not just a grudge between Guo Jia and Jia Xu, but a mirror, reflecting the brilliance and darkness, wisdom and ignorance in human nature.

With the passage of time, this history was gradually endowed with more significance, becoming a focus of discussion for later scholars, literati, and even ordinary people. And in these long years, the legends and interpretations related to this history also quietly underwent some changes, among which involved a story closely related to education and learning.

In a remote town hundreds of years later, there was an academy named "Bright Mirror Private School," famous for its rigorous teaching and profound cultural heritage. However, the tuition of this academy was shockingly high, and many poor children could only look on and sigh. The head of the private school was an old gentleman over seventy, known as "Mr. Mirror." He was knowledgeable and had unique insights into history, especially having studied the history of the Cao Wei period very deeply.

The reason Mr. Mirror charged high tuition was not out of greed, but because he had an unknown secret. He knew deeply the power of knowledge and also understood the heaviness of history. He hoped to screen out students who truly longed for knowledge and were willing to pay everything for learning through high tuition, cultivating them to become talents who could think independently and distinguish right from wrong. At the same time, he also used these funds to maintain the operation of the private school and support those students who were poor but talented.

In the classroom of Bright Mirror Private School, Mr. Mirror often told the story of Guo Jia and Jia Xu, as well as the deep meaning behind that torn white paper. He told the students that history was not a simple victory or defeat, good or evil, but composed of countless complex human natures and choices. He encouraged the students to be brave in exploring the truth, dare to question authority, and not blindly worship or accept prejudices.

One day, a student named Li Mu asked Mr. Mirror a question after class: "Sir, why do you value the story of Guo Jia and Jia Xu so much? What significance does this history have for us modern people?"

Mr. Mirror smiled slightly and said slowly: "Li Mu, do you know that the torn white paper has not truly disappeared. It turned into countless fragments, drifting in the long river of history, waiting for us to find and piece together. And our tuition is to let you have the opportunity to come into contact with these fragments, learn how to draw wisdom from them, and avoid repeating the same mistakes."

Inspired by Mr. Mirror, Li Mu decided to delve into the story of Guo Jia and Jia Xu. He utilized the rich collection of books in the private school, flipped through a large amount of historical materials about the Cao Wei period, and even personally went to ancient ruins for investigation. In this process, he not only deepened his understanding of history but also gradually formed his own insights.

Li Mu discovered that the grudge between Guo Jia and Jia Xu was actually just a microcosm of the complex political struggle of that era. And the torn white paper was a symbol of countless truths in history that had been covered up and forgotten. He realized that to truly understand history, one must cast aside prejudices and superstitions and examine every event and figure with an objective and rational attitude.

With the passage of time, Li Mu's knowledge in Bright Mirror Private School improved day by day, and he gradually became a model for his juniors. After he graduated, he chose to stay in the private school to teach, continuing to inherit Mr. Mirror's teachings and philosophy. He used his own experience and insights to inspire generation after generation of students to explore the truth of history and pursue the true meaning of knowledge.

And Bright Mirror Private School, under the efforts of Li Mu and others, gradually developed into a famous academy.

Deep in Bright Mirror Private School, Li Mu's journey of seeking knowledge did not stop because of his in-depth understanding of the story of Guo Jia and Jia Xu. On the contrary, this enthusiasm for exploration was like wild grass brushed by the spring breeze, becoming more and more lush. He began to combine the learned historical knowledge with various phenomena in real life, attempting to find sparks that could illuminate reality from the dust of history.

However, Bright Mirror Private School was not a quiet academic pure land. With the high tuition, some poor students began to feel dissatisfied. They believed that they had been deprived of the opportunity to receive quality education, and the culprit for all this was the head of the school who was respected as "Mr. Mirror." This dissatisfaction quietly spread within the private school, like a storm about to come.

One day, a group of indignant students gathered in front of the main hall of the private school. They held up slogans and shouted slogans, demanding that Mr. Mirror lower the tuition so that more people would have the opportunity to enter Bright Mirror Private School to study. This sudden protest broke the tranquility of the private school in the past and also alarmed Mr. Mirror, who was immersed in historical research in the study.

Mr. Mirror walked out of the study slowly, facing this group of excited students. He did not speak to stop them immediately, but quietly observed the expression on everyone's face and listened to their demands. He knew that these students were not making trouble unreasonably; their anger and dissatisfaction stemmed from their longing for knowledge and their longing for the future.

However, Mr. Mirror also had his own persistence and principles. He knew deeply that lowering tuition could temporarily calm this disturbance, but in the long run, it might damage the teaching quality of the private school and even put Bright Mirror Private School into a predicament. He must find a solution that could both satisfy the students' demands and ensure the sustainable development of the private school.

Thus, Mr. Mirror decided to hold a plenary meeting, inviting all students and teachers to participate. At the meeting, he elaborated on his thoughts and plans in detail. He proposed to set up a series of scholarships and grants to help those students who were poor but had excellent grades complete their studies. At the same time, he would also open the library and some courses of the private school, letting more people have the opportunity to come into contact with the educational resources of Bright Mirror Private School.

However, these measures did not completely calm the students' dissatisfaction. Some people believed that Mr. Mirror's approach was only an expedient measure and could not solve the problem fundamentally. They insisted on demanding a reduction in tuition so that more people could afford the tuition of Bright Mirror Private School.

Facing the students' persistence, Mr. Mirror did not get angry. He patiently explained his thoughts and difficulties, hoping that the students could understand his position and decisions. He told the students that the reason why Bright Mirror Private School could become a famous academy was inseparable from everyone's efforts and dedication. And the high tuition was also to ensure the teaching quality and sustainable development of the private school.

In this fierce debate, Li Mu also stood up. He used his own experience and learned knowledge to explain the importance and value of knowledge to the students. He told everyone that knowledge was not a cheap commodity but a precious wealth that needed to be exchanged with money, time, and energy. And what Bright Mirror Private School provided was not just a diploma, but an educational resource and academic atmosphere that could benefit people for a lifetime.

Under Li Mu's persuasion, some students who were originally excited began to calm down. They began to re-examine their demands and positions, thinking about how to face this problem with a more rational and mature attitude. And Mr. Mirror also promised to continue to strive to find better solutions, letting more students enjoy the educational resources of Bright Mirror Private School. ===== CHAPTER 1498 =====