Da Tang Si Zi: My Six Super Rich Little Nuggets!

Chapter 91: Discussion in Chinese class about why we study history.

Looking back at Zhen Xiaosi and doing a recap of the early stages, it's truly unbelievable!

This lively and adorable little girl from Northeast China is a snowboarding prodigy on the ski slopes, but in history class, she's a total clueless bewilderment!

Every time history class starts, she gets worried, her brows furrowing into a small mountain, which makes the history teacher feel both sorry for her and amused.

That day, Xiao Si finally couldn't hold back any longer and ran to the history teacher's office, her expression even more nervous than when she was preparing to climb a steep slope: "Mom, history teacher, I really can't understand that history class, what should I do?" Her words had the spiciness of Northeastern dialect, and the rising tone at the end of her voice carried a hint of coquetry.

Upon hearing this, the history teacher put down his pen and smiled kindly: "Don't rush, Zhen Xiaosi. History is like skiing; you have to take it slowly. Otherwise, how can you keep going? You'll just end up scraping your skin! Why don't you try reading more interesting historical stories with intricate plots to cultivate your interest?" The teacher seemed to have the patience to coax this history slacker into continuing to learn.

Zhen Xiaosi's big head is always messed up by historical events. Today she just finished learning about the Yongzheng Dynasty, and tomorrow she will be overwhelmed by the "I'm not pretending to be your father, I am Qin Shi Huang" incident.

She looked at her history teacher with an impatient expression and said, "Oh my god, history teacher, you have so many historical events to cover! It's like those little tree stumps on the ski slope, they keep popping out and hitting me on the head! My memory is already bad, I can't remember any of them! Look at me, I'm spinning like a top, and my head is being chased by all these historical events. I want to go skiing, or lie in bed scrolling through my phone, or go out and eat with my classmates, anything is more interesting than this!"

As she spoke, she scratched her head, as if trying to clear the jumbled mess of historical events from her mind.

The history teacher, however, remained calm, as if he hadn't been frightened at all: "Oh, Xiao Si, don't rush. History is something we have to learn slowly, we can't rush it! You can make a timeline and string together all the major events. You don't have to memorize them all at once. Take your time and accumulate knowledge gradually."

After he finished speaking, he began to gesture in the air with his hands, making movements like a skier, as if he were teaching Xiao Si how to master "historical balance".

"Look, it's like skiing. First, stabilize your center of gravity, then gradually accelerate. There's nothing to be afraid of."

Looking at her teacher's expression, Zhen Xiaosi couldn't help but mutter under her breath, "History teacher, can you let me go skiing first to experience what the art of balancing history is? Can you let me ski and find my balance before we talk about history?"

Xiao Si was a little frustrated, her forehead creased with dizziness: "Teacher, those place names are so convoluted, I can't tell east from west!" She sighed, silently reciting the tongue-twisting place names, as if she were already in an ancient maze.

The teacher smiled slightly: "Then let's make a map, mark the important places, and you can look at it every time, and you'll gradually remember them, just like you're recognizing popular tourist spots or ski slopes!"

Zhen Xiaosi suddenly realized, "Oh my god, that's a good idea. But, teacher, history can't repeat itself, so why learn from it? Memorizing the time, place, and people isn't like a date we're looking forward to, so why bother memorizing it?!"

Just as Xiao Si was about to excitedly run out of the teacher's office, she suddenly remembered something else—the relationship between historical figures. She stopped at the door, turned around and asked, "Teacher, the relationships between those historical figures are more complicated than the relationships between the people I bumped into at the ski resort. I can never figure out who has a grudge against whom!"

The history teacher was amused and gave Xiao Si a new idea: "You can draw a relationship diagram, write down the relationships between the characters, who is friends with whom, who is enemies with whom, and the logical order of front, back, left, and right. Just like when you see an acquaintance on the field, you can tell who they are with just by looking at their name!"

Xiao Si's eyes lit up, just like finding the best route on a cross-country ski slope. Suddenly, her confidence soared, and she said with a grin, "Okay, then I'll draw a big relationship diagram and see who dares to get lost!"

In Chinese class, the teacher slowly cleared her throat and asked with a smile, "Class, tell me, what's the use of studying history?"

Zhen Xiaosi's deskmate, Zhang Xingli, slapped his thigh and immediately raised his hand to speak: "Teacher, the purpose of learning history is to make us more discerning, so that we don't have to hit a wall every time we need to understand something! We should learn from other people's mistakes and not just hit a wall for nothing."

Yu Miao, the class representative for Chinese, continued, "Teacher, I think that studying history can help us understand how our ancestors lived, what family precepts they passed down, and what traditions they upheld. It will make things clearer for us, so we won't be completely confused about everything!"

The Chinese teacher nodded and smiled with satisfaction: "That's right! Studying history can also train our brains. We shouldn't believe everything we hear, we need to develop the ability to distinguish between truth and falsehood!"

At this moment, Xiao Si's "arch-nemesis" Hu Ningning patted his chest and eagerly added, "Teacher, studying history can also help us keep track of important and trivial matters in our minds. We shouldn't just focus on eating, sleeping, and snowboarding. We should care about the things around us and have some sense of social responsibility!"

Upon hearing this, Zhen Xiaosi turned her head away, pouted, and muttered under her breath, "Ningning, who doesn't care about important social events? But skiing is a serious matter. What do you know? It's called ice and snow culture!! Don't worry, I'll definitely keep up with current events while I'm skiing!"

Math class representative Han Xiaoya said: "Teacher, history broadens our horizons! It lets us see how foreigners live their lives and their bumpy development process!"

Chinese teacher (laughs): That's right! It can also help us find a sense of belonging, to know where we come from, and what our roots are!

Biology class representative Huang Yiyi (in a serious tone): Hey, that's right! Besides, studying history helps us understand how to inherit culture, protect those old objects, and when we see those cultural achievements, we should also know how to exclaim "Oh my god!"

Geography class representative Jiang Shangchuan (nodding vigorously): That's right! And also, we need to have a global perspective, not just focusing on our own backyard, but also looking at the world situation.

Chinese teacher (adjusting glasses): That's right! Studying history can also help us become responsible citizens, not just bystanders, but people who care about how our country is evolving!

This time it was Zhen Xiaosi's turn to suddenly realize (slapping her thigh): That's right! It's also about improving our cultural literacy! We should have some respect for what writers and poets have written. When we visit a temple, we shouldn't just think about burning incense, but also take a look at its cultural connotations!

Yu Miao (chuckles): Teacher, learning history can also open our minds, and maybe it can even help us create some new knowledge!

Chinese teacher (nodding): That's right! It can also improve our critical thinking skills. We not only listen to what others say, but we also have to think about it!

Zhang Xingli (raising his hand): Yes! Studying history can also help us figure out ways to solve problems. When faced with social issues, we can not only sigh, but also take some action!

Huang Yiyi (suddenly excited): Teacher, history can also promote international cooperation, so that we fight less, and the earth also needs peace!

Language arts teacher (nods): That's right! History is a treasure trove of human spirit! It can inspire us to pursue excellence and truth!

Han Xiaoya (waving her hand): In short! Studying history is not just about looking at the past; it's all for the sake of today's algorithmic era, making us smarter now and more informed about the future!