In the syllabus, there is another teaching that Min Shigong cannot teach. That is: sword dancing and archery.

In public schools, there is one major for one person, and each subject has a teacher for each subject. There is absolutely no genius teacher who can teach all subjects.

Min Shigong's best subject is Zhou Li, followed by Chinese and arithmetic.

So! In Confucius's private learning, there is still a lack of specialist teachers.

Why learn sword dancing and archery?

Because! This is the need of the aristocracy.

If a nobleman becomes a high official, he must hang a sword. And also! In some places, the nobles also had to hang swords in order to show their aristocratic status. In a word! On many occasions it is necessary to carry a sword.

Swords are not allowed on all occasions, and swords are not allowed on some occasions.

If you want to hang a sword, you must be able to dance the sword. Even! You'll also have to test your swordsmanship against others.

For example! If you are a military general, you meet an old acquaintance on a certain occasion, or someone with hatred, you have to give it a try. Of course! It's not a duel, it's a fight for face.

And civilian personnel, generally have to be able to dance swords, otherwise people will laugh at you: you can't dance swords, what are you doing with swords?

So! Civilian personnel are required to learn one or several sets of swordsmanship, although the sword dance is very beautiful. For them, good looks are the main thing. For military generals, sword dancing is used to show martial arts strength.

Archery! It is also a must for the aristocracy.

Why learn archery?

Because! The country was beaten down by the ancestors. If you don't have martial arts and can't shoot arrows, how can you win the country?

Archery, like sword dancing, is all about keeping future generations from forgetting history.

The Zhou Dynasty has been passed down to the present, and the nobles are no longer learning sword dance and archery to show their martial arts, but mainly for inheritance, in order not to forget history.

Nowadays, archery is no longer about shooting enemies, but about showing skills. Or rather! It's for the sake of the bet. As long as you hit the bull's-eye, you can win the bet.

So! As a nobleman or official, you must learn to dance the sword and archery.

Confucius taught according to the syllabus of the Zhou Dynasty, so it was necessary to have this course.

In terms of sword dancing, Confucius did not learn it when he was in private school. It's the same with archery.

Sword dancing and archery, the descendants of the nobility are generally the guardians of their own families. In public schools, there is only this course, but no one teaches it specifically. Other words! This course in the public school is just a decoration.

Fortunately, Confucius learned martial arts and sword dancing behind Fang Jishi, so! In terms of sword dance, he can be a teacher.

Confucius's boxing routines are not good-looking, so he never performs martial arts in public.

Maybe it's because he's big, has a big skeleton, and doesn't love martial arts, so the martial arts he practiced are ugly.

Maybe? Fang Jishi taught him not traditional martial arts routines, but military and police fighting techniques. Military and police fighting techniques belong to practical, actual combat things, so! It doesn't look good when you practice it.

Unlike modern martial arts routines, they have long since transformed from practical martial arts to "martial arts" and aesthetic shapes. Put on a good-looking pose to take pictures of others, and it has nothing to do with martial arts hair. It's the same with routine performances, mainly for good looks.

Probably considering the need for sword dancing as a physical symbol, Confucius was very interested in sword dance. Whenever he had the chance, he would perform it. In the performance of sword dance, he is not taboo at all.

In the past, he had bought an ordinary sword at the bazaar. Not to be a sword pretend, but to practice swords. Later not? The old man gave him the sword!

This sword! It is the sword inherited from the ancestors of the Qiguan family. It was the sword of Qi Guan's grandfather, or a sword given by Lu Gong.

This sword! It was also the sword that Lege used to assassinate him.

Qi Guan's is Qi Guanxiong's only daughter, so! Marry this sword to the Qi official clan. And what about the Qi Guan's clan! So he gave the sword to Confucius.

Confucius's father, Uncle Liang Yun, also had a sword before his death, which used to be in Confucius's house, but was later asked for by his brother Meng Pi. Meng Pi originally wanted to go to prove his identity so that he could inherit his father's title, but he was deceived by his aunt in the main room.

The teacher of sword dance, Confucius can be a teacher. But? In terms of archery, Confucius knew nothing.

How to wear a sword, the Zhou Dynasty was also particular, not casually worn. The etiquette of when you can wear a sword and when you can't wear a sword is taught by Min Shigong. He is an expert in Zhou etiquette, and he still understands this basic etiquette.

In terms of archery, as the daughter of Orion, the Qiguan clan will be. And! Her skills are quite good. It's just that! She is a woman, her arm strength is relatively small, and her range is not very long. The bow was too hard for her to pull.

Let Qi Guanshi come out to teach archery, Confucius felt that it was not possible. So! He first taught his students sword dancing and sword etiquette.

Le Ge didn't know that Confucius was unwilling to let him be this archery teacher.

When it comes to archery, Lege is very good. And! He has a lot of arm strength, can pull a new bow, and has a long range.

Confucius was waiting, waiting for Brother Fang Jishi to come back and temporarily arrange the subject of archery.

In order to save time, lessons on sword dancing and saber etiquette were arranged in the evening. During the day, it's all basic education.

The sword dance course is not a major course, it is a secondary course. As long as you can dance the sword, as long as you know how to wear a sword, as long as you know the etiquette of wearing a sword. So! There is only one class a month. When I usually take other courses, just review and review.

And also! Confucius taught sword dance, with the nature of showing off and pretending. After all! Confucius is still young, and he still needs face and self-esteem. So! He often performed sword dancing in front of his students, showing his hand.

"Didn't you say? Do you have archery? Qi Guanshi asked.

"Humph!" Confucius snorted.

He had a hunch that the Qi Guan clan was going to recommend Lege in front of him. Lege still has a certain place in the minds of Qi Guan's family. After all! She vowed to take care of Lege for the rest of her life.

And also! Lege mixes well, and she has face on her face. Because! Lege is her maiden family of the Qiguan clan and his uncle.

"That? Let Lege teach! Qi Guanshi really recommended.

"We'll talk about it then!" Confucius said.

"That's good! Lege's archery skills are still quite good. Furthermore! If you invite someone else to teach, you have to pay a salary! If you don't pay a salary, who wants to teach? Isn't it? Can we? I didn't charge the tuition of the students, where would I have a salary for others? ……”

Confucius interrupted: "Why is there no tuition charge? Didn't we take a down payment? ”

"Down payment? How much is that? Not enough for the family! ”

"That's the tuition too! In the future, it cannot be said that there is no tuition fee! When others hear it, they don't know what they think! Call it a day! Confucius made a pause gesture and then ignored the official. Let Lege be the coach to teach archery, and it will be over.

(End of chapter)