Chapter 2279 Zhenglu Academy is officially established!

Meng Qi and Gan Rui opened the door, each pulling it open to reveal Meng Yunzheng, two teachers, two adults, and Master Wen and other academy students standing inside.

The people outside the door immediately stood up straight and tried to push forward.

Halfway through the crowd, he suddenly remembered where he was and who he was facing, so he quickly stopped, afraid of leaving a bad impression on the teachers and others at the academy. He immediately cupped his hands and said, "Headmaster Meng, greetings to all the gentlemen."

One person takes the lead, and others immediately follow suit; even those who don't understand follow along and greet others in a seemingly proper manner.

Meng Yunzheng stepped out of the gate with a smile, "I apologize for keeping you all waiting. There were many things to do on the day the academy was founded, and there may have been some delays. Please forgive me."

"You're too kind, Headmaster Meng."

The crowd waved their hands repeatedly. Some of those who were seeing Meng Yunzheng for the first time couldn't help but sigh – Meng Zhuangyuan was indeed young. Yet, this young man, standing in front of the two gentlemen and the two officials, did not seem to have his brilliance overshadowed at all.

Meng Yunzheng walked to the gate, raised his hand and gestured to the two gentlemen, "The time has come, please unveil the curtain."

Mr. Huai'an smiled and shook his head, saying, "Zhenglu Academy was founded by Headmaster Meng, so it's only right that you do the unveiling ceremony. We two have already received a lot of care from the Headmaster because of our age."

“That’s right, let Headmaster Meng and the Prefect unveil this curtain,” Mr. Hejiang agreed.

Upon hearing this, Meng Yunzheng did not refuse any longer. He was the head of the academy, while the prefect represented the government. It was indeed very appropriate for the two of them to unveil the curtain.

Therefore, he invited Lord Fei with a smile.

Then he looked at Meng Qi, who was holding a tinderbox in one hand and a firecracker in the other. At Meng Yunzheng's signal, he quickly lit the firecracker.

The onlookers quickly stepped back a few paces.

A series of crackling sounds rang out from the open academy gates. Amidst the clapping and cheers of the crowd, Meng Yunzheng and Lord Fei grabbed the hem of their silk robes and pulled it down sharply.

The silk cloth fluttered down, revealing four solemn yet unrestrained characters—Zhenglu Academy—along with the emperor's seal beside them.

The onlookers swallowed hard; this was the Emperor's own calligraphy!

The sound of firecrackers continued, and the applause lingered for a long time.

After a long while, the vast mountain and forest finally fell silent.

Meng Yunzheng stepped forward and announced loudly, "Zhenglu Academy is officially established today!!"

Thunderous applause erupted, and congratulations were heard incessantly.

After the applause subsided, Meng Yunzheng spoke, "Thank you all for coming to support the founding of Zhenglu Academy. The academy will be open to the public all day today. Please feel free to come in if you wish to visit. Tea and snacks have been prepared inside. The academy gates will be closed at 4:45 PM. Please do not be late."

"Of course, the most important thing today is the enrollment issue. Those who are interested in studying at the academy, please go to the right. We have students to lead you to the first room on the right, Taoli Hall. There, someone will explain the specific rules of enrollment. Those who meet the requirements can confirm their enrollment time today."

Someone in the crowd asked anxiously, "Headmaster Meng, I heard there will be more job openings today. Where should those who want to work go?"

"Yes, yes, are they hiring today?"

(End of this chapter)