The Beginning Shocks the Emperor Wu: Did You Write This Poem?.

Summary

The passage discusses the challenges faced by various philosophical schools in recruiting students. Chen Ping An advises the academies to make their teachings more accessible and secular, similar to Confucianism. He suggests establishing four academies (Mohist, Legalist, Medical, and Agricultural) with support from the Crown Prince. Currently, the academies have 3,000 students, but only a small fraction are from poor families. Chen Ping An criticizes the hostile relationship between aristocratic and poor scholars, viewing it as a potential threat to social mobility and national progress. He plans to personally investigate the situation and address the underlying tensions.

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