Chapter 17 Chapter fifteen

How does Gaokang University change teachers Gao Kangda's father saw that his son was really studying hard and spending all his time on books, but he didn't get any benefits. On the contrary, he became crazy, stupid, dazed, and confused . He mentioned his dissatisfaction with Don Philippe de Marais, governor of Papo Rigos, and the grown-up said that it would be better to learn nothing than to read such books with such a teacher. Well, for their knowledge is folly, and their learning is clumsiness, which can only destroy excellent and noble talents, and waste the golden time of youth.

The governor said: "That's true. If you don't believe me, you can pick one of the young people today. As long as he has studied for two years, if he is not better than your son's ability to reason, he can speak and talk, The attitude in front of people is not better, more polite, from now on you can call me a bragging king." Gao Langgujie was very satisfied after hearing this, and ordered to follow the governor's words. When it was time for dinner in the evening, de Marais brought along a young squire, a man named Edmond, from Ville Gongkis, who was well dressed, neat, clean, and generous. Said it was a child, rather than a little angel.Dai Marais said to Gaolanggujie:

"Have you seen this child? He is not yet twelve years old. If you want, let's take a look at the difference in knowledge between your old-age pedants and today's youth." Gao Langgujie agreed with this proposal, and hurriedly ordered the attendant to speak first.I saw that Edmond first asked his master, the Governor, for permission, and then took the hat in his hand, with a cheerful face, bright red lips, and calm eyes, staring at Gao Kangda with a childish and modest attitude.He stood up straight and began to praise Gao Kangda. First, he praised his virtues and conduct; second, he complimented his profound knowledge; Be filial to your father in everything, because the old man has worked hard for his son's education.In the end, he asked Gao Kangda to take him in as a small servant. He thought that he had no other request to God at present, but only hoped that he could do something small for Gao Kangda to please him.This speech is so graceful, clear and high-pitched, with clear sentences and rigorous diction, this is not a child of the present age, it is like Graccus, Cicero or Imilius in ancient times ②It is.

As for Gao Kangda, all he did was cover his face with a hat and cry like a cow. No one could make him say a word, just like making a dead donkey fart. Same. As a result, his father was so angry that he almost wanted to cut off Master Ruoblan's head.Thanks to that Dai Marley's persuasion, he calmed down his anger.Gao Langgujie asked someone to account for Ruoblan's Shuxiu, let him drink enough wine, and then leave. He said: "If he dies drunk like an Englishman, at least he won't spend any more money on his employer today." ① Paporigos: The kingdom of nothingness created by the author.

② Weier Gongjisi: the town name of Shatou Road, Andre Province, France. ③ Edmond, in Greek, means: "fortune, blessing." ① Graccus: Roman rhetorician in the second century BC. ② Imilius: An ancient Roman statesman, the author compares these two people with Cicero, which shows his appreciation for them. After Master Ruoblan left, Gao Lang Gujie asked the governor what kind of teacher Gao Kangda should give.They decided to ask Edmond's M. Bonnocrates to take up the position, and sent them to Paris to see how the young people in France were educated at that time.