Chapter 405: "The Demon of Supporting Brothers" He Jingci
The days passed as usual. Sun Shan's story of saving people caused a sensation in the academy, especially Sun Shan's first aid method, which was spread by the students in the academy.
Sun Shan was very happy about this. The more widely the story spread, the more people could be saved, and the merit would be immeasurable.
Principal Chen was very supportive and issued a notice highly praising Sun Shan.
This is not the point. The point is that he was rewarded 20 taels to praise Sun Shan for his "heroic act".
Sun Shan listened to the applause in a daze, accepted the praise in a daze, and felt the weight of the two silver ingots in his hand in a daze.
Oh, good people are rewarded, good people are given money.
"Lüshi Chunqiu·Chawei": Zilu rescued a drowning man, the man offered him a cow as tribute, Zilu accepted the gift.
Confucius said: "The people of Lu will surely save the drowning.
It seems that the headmaster deeply agrees with Confucius' approach.
When a person encounters someone who needs help, he should lend a helping hand without hesitation. However, if this person sacrifices his life or property to help others, he should be rewarded accordingly.
This kind of reward can be material compensation or spiritual encouragement and praise.
Only in this way can more people be willing to help others and form a good social atmosphere.
Shanzhang Chen believed that Sun Shan should be rewarded for saving people, and should be rewarded not only spiritually but also materially.
This will encourage more people to help others and allow more people to benefit from helping others.
He is truly a pragmatic headmaster.
Sun Shan looked at Dean Chen, who was talking and praising Sun Shan, with shining eyes, and then looked at the two silver ingots in his hand.
Oh, he is indeed the protagonist, with so many highlight moments!
After praising Sun Shan, Principal Chen waved his hand and told the students to continue doing what they were supposed to do.
I come to the academy to study.
Don't wait and see, the young man's head turns gray, it is empty and sad!
He said: Young man, go and study.
Then he left in a lighthearted manner.
Suddenly, Dean Chen left and the classmates dispersed.
Sun Shanmu was left staring blankly at the empty space, and couldn't help thinking: Principal, your performance is too short. Why did it end with just a few words?
It's so perfunctory to complete the task in three minutes. It's so unprofessional.
Qian Yingyang saw Sun Shan still standing there blankly, and shouted, "Ashan, why don't you leave? If you are late, you will be criticized by the teacher."
Sun Shan said "oh" and followed Qian Yingyang and other classmates eagerly.
The dean was right. He came to the academy to study and could not miss the teacher's lectures.
Five days later, Mr. Zhou brought Zhou Yigao and asked Sun Shan to meet at Yuelu Tower on Shuyuan Street to formally thank him.
Lord Zhou explained in a loud but gentle voice: "Sun Shan, the family is still in mourning. Please understand."
Sun Shan fully understood that Lord Zhou was still in mourning, so he certainly couldn't hold a banquet and wouldn't invite anyone over.
Rules are of utmost importance. Lord Zhou is a scholar-official of the Confucian family, so he strictly abides by the rules.
Sun Shan nodded and said, "Master, I understand."
Lord Zhou glanced at Zhou Yigao.
Zhou Yigao understood what he meant, and knelt down and kowtowed to Sun Shan, saying in a heavy voice: "Brother Sun, thank you for saving my life. If it weren't for you, I would have died a long time ago."
Sun Shan was startled by Zhou Yigao's sudden kowtow and kneeling, and he quickly jumped up and helped Zhou Yigao up.
He quickly said, "Brother, don't be like this. Anyone would lend a hand if they were in your situation. It's just that no one understood at the time, and I happened to understand. It's just a small matter and not worth mentioning."
Sun Shan could not make Zhou Yigao kowtow and kneel down no matter what; he could not bear it.
Although it was a life-saving grace, it was only a life-saving grace. One should not forget to repay a favor. Sun Shan did not dare to accept Zhou Yigao's kneeling with ease.
Zhou Yigao said crisply: "Brother Sun, I should kowtow to you. Thanks to you, I was able to save my life."
Zhou Yigao straightened his chest and spoke in a firm tone, insisting that he must kowtow to Sun Shan.
Sun Shan pulled Zhou Yigao up, asked him to sit down, and said with a smile: "I appreciate your kindness. You are just fine. Have a good rest."
Zhou Yigao looked at Sun Shan, then at Lord Zhou, and at Lord Zhou's nod, he sat down calmly.
He looked at Sun Shan with bright eyes and asked curiously, "Brother Shan, how did you save me? I was choked by a chicken bone and couldn't breathe. It was so painful. I don't want to experience that pain again."
Lord Zhou also asked curiously, "Sun Shan, I have never seen your method of treatment before. I wonder what the principle is?"
This question has been asked countless times, but Sun Shan insists on a unified answer.
Just say that the imperial physician taught you, and that you don't know the principle. Anyway, you know nothing about anything, and the more you explain, the easier it is to be exposed.
If you can remain silent, remain silent; if you cannot, you must insist on silence.
Lord Zhou felt a little regretful, but this was a good idea, so he asked Sun Shan to demonstrate it again so that next time they were so unlucky and encountered this situation again, they would know how to deal with it.
Sun Shan had no choice but to act it out again, advising: "Brother, you must eat slowly and carefully, don't be in a hurry. Sometimes a small peanut can get stuck in your throat, and you can be unable to breathe like you did that day."
Zhou Yigao was a child who listened to advice. He nodded quickly and said seriously, "Brother Shan, I understand. I will be careful about what I eat next time."
After seeing this, Master Zhou said with satisfaction: "Yigao, your senior brother is right. Whether it is eating or doing things, don't be impatient. Take your time. It is better to be safe than sorry."
Zhou Yigao quickly said that he understood and would definitely follow the advice.
Afterwards, Mr. Zhou chatted with Sun Shan about the academy and Sun Shan's family, and naturally talked about Sun Shan's eldest cousin He Shujin.
Sun Shan felt that his entire life would be influenced by his eldest cousin, and wherever he went, his eldest cousin would always be an indispensable character in his life.
Anyway, whenever those whom Sun Shan knew or those whom Sun Shan had just met got together to chat, they would always talk about his eldest cousin.
Sun Shan silently said to his eldest cousin in the capital: "My eldest cousin, you must work hard and have a smooth career. It would be best if you could join the cabinet and become a high-ranking official. If you have the opportunity, it would also be good to be granted a title of nobility and appointed as prime minister."
There is a man named Su Che who has been worrying about his brother all his life and has made great efforts just to save his brother, but he is always demoted to his brother.
Today, there is a resentful cousin Sun Shan, the "brother-supporting demon" He Jingci.
Cousin, you must work hard to get a promotion and a raise to reach the peak of your life so that I can come and join you!
While listening to Lord Zhou's words, Sun Shan prayed that his cousin would become Long Aotian.
In a daze, I only heard Mr. Zhou say, "Sun Shan, your basic studies are not solid. You must work harder to make up for it. If you have any questions, you can ask me at any time. I will be happy to answer them for you."
The kid Zhou Yigao next to him echoed, "Brother Shan, my grandfather is very knowledgeable. You should hurry up and ask him. We will be back to the capital in two years."