In a pure white world, 1064 players stood in a neat and orderly manner outside Yancheng.

On the city wall, several NPCs standing side by side with Chu Zhongxing had different expressions.

Guo Xiaoding looked at the thousands of players who were uniform, silent, and had strict military discipline, and his expression was very complicated. As a general who was good at charging into battle, he dreamed of having such a group of soldiers.

Angel Su Mu's face showed some surprise and some sadness. He was happy that the number of soldiers under Chu Zhongxing's command suddenly increased to thousands. This force was enough to support them to cross the Shanhan Corridor and return to Di Shang.

What worries me is that now the Emperor Shang Dynasty has nine kings as its common ruler. Even if he, a minister of the Emperor Shang Dynasty, returns to the Emperor Shang Dynasty, what will happen? Can he help the Emperor of the Emperor Shang Dynasty suppress the nine kings?

As for Xu Zhiyuan, his brows were furrowed and his face was full of sorrow.

Xu Zhiyuan was concerned about the people of Yongzhou, but now that he heard that the King of Yongzhou had withdrawn his soldiers from the border and stationed them in Zhongzhou, and that the people of Yongzhou were being ravaged by the barbarians, he didn't know what to do next.

He is a farmer and is only good at farming, not good at fighting. Even if he returns to Yongzhou, he will not be able to protect the people of Yongzhou!
Several NPCs looked at the thousands of players outside the city, each with their own thoughts. After catching a glimpse of the expressions of several NPCs, Chu Zhongxing stepped forward and said softly:
“During the Imperial Shang Dynasty, hundreds of schools of thought contended with each other and pursued their own paths. Although we are far away in the northern border, I believe that all of you knights have your own beliefs, ideas, and ambitions.

I want to follow the example of the various schools of thought in the Shang Dynasty, and open a place for you to discuss the Dao. All of you knights who have found your own beliefs and ideals can go to the temple to discuss the Dao.

For the chivalrous warriors who have arrived in Yancheng for the first time, I want to build a [Book Collection Pavilion] in Yancheng to store hundreds of books for you to read. Are you willing to help me build the [Book Collection Pavilion]?"

"We are willing to build a [Book Collection Pavilion] for the commander!"

The sound echoed throughout Yancheng. Chu Zhongxing showed a huge smile on his face. This group of players are so cute and cooperate with him so well!

[Discuss the Dao] Task instructions appear in front of players who are at the Self-cultivation Stage, the Study Stage, and those who are in the process of changing their jobs.

The task prompt for building the [Book Collection Pavilion] appears in front of new players and players who have not yet entered the learning stage.

After assigning tasks to the players in batches, Chu Zhongxing revoked his control over the players. He put his hands behind his back, turned around and walked leisurely towards Yancheng.

"Oh wow, the second expansion pack is starting now?"

"I feel like the CGs in the second expansion pack aren't as exciting as the first. The CGs in the first really made my blood boil, but now I just want to shiver."

"Is it possible that the content of the expansion pack is different? The first one is "Nine Generations of Vengeance", and the goal is to kill the barbarians. This one is "A Hundred Schools of Thought", and the goal is to let a hundred schools of thought contend."

"Your coldness is not an illusion, but the Northern Frontier is indeed that cold. Only a few big players in the Self-cultivation Realm will not feel the cold!"

"It's cold, right? Let's go build the [Book Collection Pavilion] quickly. Otherwise, you'll freeze to death if you don't move around!"

"I don't want to build a library, I want to discuss philosophy, I want to go to PVP!"

"Go, go, go, go to the dojo, go to the dojo!"

"With more than 500 new players coming to Yancheng, how come Yancheng suddenly feels a little small?"

"Can we play the PVP mode? I feel like we're going to be bullied by veteran players from the first and second beta tests again!"

"."

After the plot CG ended, the group of players suddenly dispersed and ran towards Yancheng. They seemed like a group of students running towards the cafeteria after school.

The cavalry is in front, the old players are behind, and the new players are at the end.

Discipline disappeared instantly at this moment. Guo Xiaoding looked at Chu Zhongxing with some confusion. How come the players who were so disciplined and well-organized just a second ago suddenly became so chaotic?

Chu Zhongxing didn't care about Guo Xiaoding's gaze. Now it has been a month and a half since Guo Xiaoding rode over a thousand miles alone, and there is only a month and a half left until the spring of next year.

"The northern border has entered a cold winter. Heavy snow covers the entire northern border, and almost all the barbarians are hiding in the city."

"I feel like it's time to fulfill my oath to Luoshui."

Chu Zhongxing connected his mind to the Tongtian Divine Tree and checked his own panel.

[Tongtian Divine Tree: LV6 (14012/15000) (Energy value can be used to irrigate Tongtian Divine Tree). 】

[Number of players that can be summoned: 564/1064.]

【ability:
1: Shape the body and summon "players" far away in the Blue Star (enhanced).

(slightly).】

As the number of players increased, more players continued to actively post messages in the forum. In addition, the first offline gathering of players was broadcast live in the forum by He Ao. The amount of energy Chu Zhongxing absorbed in the forum was quite fast.

Originally, he thought that it would take less than a month for the Tongtian Divine Tree to upgrade to LV7, but judging from the current progress, it is estimated that it will take about another week to upgrade to LV7.

With the current upgrade speed of the Tongtian Divine Tree, Chu Zhongxing felt that it would be difficult to upgrade to LV8 by the beginning of next spring. Therefore, Chu Zhongxing decided that after the Tongtian Divine Tree was upgraded to LV7 and selected a new ability, he would immediately fulfill the Luoshui Oath and escort Su Mu, Guo Xiaoding, Xu Zhiyuan, and all the natives including Zhang Chengjun back to the Di Shang Dynasty.

Yancheng will completely become a city with only players.

Only in this way can Chu Zhongxing unscrupulously wage a thorough war against the 18 tribes of barbarians in the northern border.

Chu Zhongxing is a grateful person.

I will repay the kindness shown by Yancheng with all my strength.

Half a year ago, he came to Yancheng alone, and it was Yancheng’s Zhenbei Army that accepted him.

Now, the only way Chu Zhongxing can repay them is to send them back to the Di Shang Dynasty.

Although the Imperial Shang Dynasty is now in turmoil, with nine kings in front and princes causing chaos in the back, it is still safer than staying in the northern border.

The eighteen tribes of barbarians in the northern border are cruel and ruthless. If you fall into their hands, there is only death.

They may even be like Xu Zhiyuan before, for whom death is a luxury.

As for returning to Di Shang, Guo Xiaoding as a general in charge of governing the country and Su Mu as a great scholar, their situations would not be too embarrassing.

"With the Zhenbei Army and Guo Xiaoding here, Yancheng will always be the Yancheng of the Imperial Shang Dynasty."

"Only by sending the Zhenbei Army back to the Di Shang Dynasty can Yancheng belong to Chu Zhongxing."

Although Chu Zhongxing is the commander-in-chief, he cannot do whatever he wants because of the Zhenbei Army and Guo Xiaoding. Now, only by sending them away can he, Chu Zhongxing, show his skills and compete with the eighteen tribes of barbarians in the northern border.

“I hope that the LV7 of the Tongtian Divine Tree will be more powerful. According to the previous odds of the Tongtian Divine Tree upgrade lottery, I have a good chance of getting the skills I want!”

Chu Zhongxing began to wander around Yancheng. He came to the resurrection pool, reached out to touch the towering divine tree that looked like a sapling, and sighed heavily.

Time flies. It has been more than seven months since I came into this world!

"This is the Dojo? This is very disappointing. I thought the Dojo would at least have the building specifications of a martial arts arena. I didn't expect it to be this?"

Yancheng, the southernmost side close to the city wall.

A group of players who came to participate in the discussion looked at the ruins in front of them and couldn't help but look at each other in bewilderment. Yancheng is the most dilapidated city among the thirteen cities in the northern border.

There are many collapsed buildings in Yancheng. Since there were only more than a hundred Yancheng White-haired Soldiers in Yancheng before, they lived in a corner of Yancheng. They were too lazy to clean up the rest of Yancheng and let the buildings collapse and then be slowly eroded by the yellow sand.

Although the arrival of players has improved Yancheng to a certain extent, it is difficult to make the entire Yancheng look brand new only through the repairs and cleaning in daily tasks. The ruins of the Lundaochang in front of players now is a place forgotten by players because it is too far away from the resurrection pool and the northernmost gate of Yancheng.

Collapsed buildings, broken earth walls, rotten wood... everything in front of you stimulates the player's senses.

“A mountain is not famous for its height, but for the immortals living there. A river is not famous for its depth, but for the dragons living there.

When a gentleman discusses the Dao, why should he care about the place? "

After the players arrived at the discussion arena, Chu Zhongxing quietly walked out from behind them. He looked at the ruins in front of him, glanced at the group of players, and said in a deep voice:

"Among all the schools of thought, only by discussing the Dao can one argue the truth.

Now, Yancheng is imitating the Imperial Shang Dynasty and launching the Theory of Literature and Theory of Martial Arts. I hope that all the disciples of the Hundred Schools will discuss and exchange ideas and practice their own beliefs and ideas. "

After making up a line for himself, Chu Zhongxing said softly:
"Elei meow!"

"To!"

Yileimiao hurriedly took a step forward with a hint of surprise on her face. She didn't expect Chu Zhongxing to suddenly call her instead of Niu Bu, who was ranked first on both lists.

"Zhang Xiaoti!"

"To!"

Zhang Xiaoti also took a step forward and raised his eyebrows at Yileimiao. Now the NPC's intentions were too obvious. The two of them would definitely be rivals in the next discussion.

"The discussion of the Hundred Schools of Thought is divided into two types: literary discussion and martial discussion. The literary discussion should focus on a certain theme, cite classics and persuade the other party.

The martial arts competition should show the understanding of each other's school of magic and defeat the other party. "

"Yileimiao is a military strategist, and Zhang Xiaoti is a Confucianist. Please stand on each side of the discussion area."

"Yes, General!"

Yi Lei Miao and Zhang Xiaoti stood on each side of the discussion hall. The distance between them was less than 5 meters. Chu Zhongxing asked them to step back and retreat to 50 meters away.

The distance of 5 meters is too close for those at the self-cultivation level. One can stab the opponent with a knife in just one step.

If we discuss the Dao at a distance of five meters, it is probably not a discussion of the Dao, but a competition of who can act faster.

After both parties retreated to a distance of 50 meters, Chu Zhongxing asked the two to stand face to face.

Seeing the two of them at loggerheads, Chu Zhongxing gave the topic of the essay:

"The current Shang Dynasty is ruled by nine kings."

Chu Zhongxing used the topic of Nine Kings as the common leader and asked two players to discuss the issue as the new army of Yancheng.

As the new army of Yancheng of the Imperial Shang Dynasty, they should stick to their duties, defeat the barbarians and guard the northern border.

It is better to return to the capital and purge the court of corrupt officials.

Zhang Xiaoti and Yi Lei Miao were a little confused after hearing Chu Zhongxing's words. They looked at each other from a distance, and Yi Lei Miao asked first:
"Master, am I on the affirmative or negative side?"

"Emm, what I mean is, should I support the removal of the emperor's entourage, or should I support upholding my duties?"

"It's all right, just stick to your point of view."

"???"

Hearing Chu Zhongxing's words, Yileimiao couldn't help but look like an old man on the subway with his phone. To be honest, it was the first time she saw a debate without any pros and cons, where any point of view was acceptable!
What Chu Zhongxing said was indeed a common way of discussing the Dao in the Imperial Shang Dynasty.

After formulating the activity of "Discussing the Dao", he asked the great scholar Su Mu in detail about the way of discussing the Dao in the Shang Dynasty, and he asked a lot of questions on the topic of literary theory.

The literary theories of the Shang Dynasty all revolved around one content, with each expressing one's own views and opinions.

In literary criticism, there is no pros and cons, as long as you can convince the other party by citing classics.

Yi Lei Miao was a little confused, and Zhang Xiaoti was also a little confused. The two were silent for a long time. Yi Lei Miao cleared her throat and spoke first:

"My view is to stick to my duty, guard the northern border, and prevent the barbarians from the northern border from going south to plunder the Imperial Shang Dynasty."

When she said this, Yileimiao still had a bit of a half-white accent, and when she opened her mouth for the next sentence, Chu Zhongxing almost collapsed.

"Look, the Imperial Shang Dynasty is really far away from our northern border..."

"When writing about literature, you should quote classics to explain your own views and ideas, and never just speak without reason!"

Chu Zhongxing interrupted Yi Lei Miao's big words. Yi Lei Miao opened her mouth wide, was stunned for a while, and raised her hand decisively:
"Coach, I give up. I admit defeat. Let Zhang Xiaoti win this match!"

Quote from scriptures?

I'll lead you on.

Should I quote the classics from Earth OL or the classics from the Imperial Shang Dynasty?
Besides, if I really had the ability to quote from classics, would I be like this now?

Yileimiao madly attacked the chief planner of "Baijia Zhudao" in her heart. The chief planner must have something wrong with his brain this time, as he came up with such a gameplay as literary criticism.

Tell me, is this something a normal player can play?

Not to mention normal players, even some debate masters may not be able to do it. After all, the literary theory of "Bai Jia Zhu Dao" still needs to cite classics.

To be honest, this way of writing essays is no better than learning the imperial examination methods in other games. You set up a question bank and give out a bunch of multiple-choice questions, leaving me confused!
"."

Chu Zhongxing raised his eyelids slightly. This Yileimiao admitted defeat so decisively. I just asked you to express your opinion based on classics, and you admitted defeat?

Chu Zhongxing was silent for a few seconds. He looked at Yileimiao, then at the confused faces of the other players, and gained a general understanding of the literary theory activity.

It seems that players don’t like the literary criticism gameplay.

I will conduct a questionnaire survey on the forum later to see what players think about literary criticism!
Yi Lei Miao admitted defeat, and Chu Zhongxing nodded and said, "Since you admit defeat, then Zhang Xiaoti's essay will be declared the winner."

"The literary theory demonstration is over, next is the martial arts theory."

"Martial arts competitions determine not only who is superior but also life and death!" (End of this chapter)