A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

Wang Ao initially assigned Shen Xi to assist in lectures, but with permission to lecture on the Twenty-One Histories independently, Shen Xi gained freedom in his presentations. He aimed to popularize history, presenting it as a narrative rather than a rigid chronology. Shen Xi recognized the challenges of historical understanding among his contemporaries and sought to prepare engaging lecture notes. His discussions with Xie Pi revealed the potential for spreading new ideas among upper-class scholars. Shen Xi's first lecture to the Crown Prince was met with skepticism, but he remained determined to convey his insights effectively.

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