Meng Yiqiu and Sheng Qi were the first group of people to become addicted, followed by Meng Dansui, who prided himself on being calm. Tang Shiyue also found a time and posted messages to Chen Daliang and Zhou Zhonglang, who also became addicted after playing for a while.

But only ten sets of this edition were made in total, four of which were sent to the palace, and Tang Shiyue would get all the remaining ones. Because it has not been released yet and is not allowed to be given to others, it has not become popular for the time being.

And just as Tang Shiyue had expected, Chen Daliang and Xu Wenqu hit it off right away.

The three of them stayed in the manor, soaking in the hot springs and discussing articles. Within a few days, they really became "good buddies". Zhou Zhonglang even drew a picture of her and two rollers together. Then Chen Daliang wrote a poem and Xu Wenqu wrote some calligraphy. The three of them had a lot of fun.

It was only at Tang Shiyue's insistence that Xu Wenqu humiliatingly named this painting "The Yue Family's Rolling Picture".

Tang Shiyue arrogantly asked someone to frame the painting, thinking that she would be famous in history in the future... After all, she also had a werewolf at home.

Chen Daliang was someone who had experienced the metropolitan examinations and the palace examinations, and he would sometimes talk to Tang Shirong and the others about them. Perhaps it was because of their advice, but Xu Wenqu told her the next day that he wanted to ask Tang Shirong and the others to go to the Imperial College.

Tang Shiyue didn't understand the situation, so he called Ding Xiaoyan over to ask.

The highest institutions of learning in Dayan were the Imperial Academy and the Imperial College. The Imperial Academy mainly enrolled the children of bureaucratic aristocrats, and the law stated that "the descendants of civil and military officials of the third rank or above, the great-grandsons of the second rank or above, and the sons of the second rank county dukes and the fourth rank officials in the capital with the third rank honors", while the Imperial College was for the children of common people. Both schools had five doctors, and several principals and assistants.

Although they look similar, the Imperial College is still several points better than the Imperial Academy in terms of both faculty and external environment.

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But if you say there are few things to do, the environment is simple, and the learning atmosphere is strong, then it is still Taixue.

Xu Wenqu was considering Imperial College, and Tang Shirong agreed, but was rejected outright by Tang Shiyue.

She said to her, "Brother, I think the environment of the Imperial College should not be much different from the clan school back then. There is no point in repeating the same thing. If you enter the Imperial College, you will be noticed, discriminated against, or even made things difficult for yourself because of your status as a juren, poverty, climbing, or Fu Niangniang," she nodded her forehead, "for various reasons."

"I know," Tang Shirong said, "That's why I said Taixue is good, not because most people there are dedicated to learning..."

"That's why I can't say it. I've always felt that being a scholar is completely different from being an official, and a talented person may not necessarily be a good official. Now you are only one step away from becoming an official, and what you need now is to expand your social circle and cultivate your communication skills. Even if you want to be a lone official in the future, you have to learn how to say no, right?"

"I think the Imperial College, where the rich and powerful gather and most of them are fearless middle school boys, is a good place to 'refine your mind.' What you lack is experience in this area. You must understand that every experience is a treasure that will never be lost. If you can learn the skills in this environment and keep your original aspirations, then you will have no problem being a person, an official, or doing things in the future."

Again, this era cannot be compared with the era of information explosion.

In this era, there is no Internet or television, and the way people receive information is through words, actions, and what they hear and see.

That’s why there is the story of Meng’s mother moving three times, because “circles” are crucial to people of this era.

Just like she felt that Meng Ziyang in the past and Yan Tingyue now had very "house-fighting" thoughts. Was it because they were stupid? No, it was because they had been exposed to these things since they were young, and they really didn't "know" the general situation.

Just like Huo Qiyang, although he was only six years old, he had witnessed war at a young age, experienced life and death, poverty and wealth, loyalty and betrayal, and traveled thousands of miles. What he had experienced might be more than many sixty-year-old people.

That is why he can write articles that many people cannot. In addition to skills and knowledge, he also has experience and knowledge as a foundation.

Tang Shirong was indeed a good reader and had met a wise teacher, but because "children of poor families have to grow up early", he had a lot to consider.

These things are never accidental.

Therefore, she felt that it would be much better for them to go to the Imperial College than to the Imperial Academy.

Tang Shirong was convinced.

He hesitated and said, "But the entrance threshold to the Imperial College is high. Who can recommend us to get in?"

"Leave it to me!" Tang Shiyue went to write a letter to the prince.

She was just thinking about writing Yan Dong, but then she suddenly remembered that she didn't know the prince's name until now, so she asked, "Aunt Linlang, what is the prince's name?"

Linlang said in a low voice.

Because of taboos, the princes’ names would always use slightly uncommon characters.

For example, the crown prince’s name is Yan Zhaozuo (zhào), the third prince’s name is Yan Zhaoti (zhī), the fourth prince’s name is Yan Zhaozhi (qí), and so on... Anyway, they are all difficult to write.

Tang Shiyue nodded to show that she understood, and then wrote down two words without hesitation: "Yan Dong."

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince received the letter and came over.

He had met them before, so he didn't feel strange meeting them again.

After listening to Tang Shiyue's babble of her thoughts, the prince smiled and nodded: "I think what Yue'er said makes sense. Arong, what you lack is experience in this area. On the contrary, Ayang is a solitary and straightforward person, and he can go anywhere."

He thought for a moment and said, "How about this? I'll take a detour and send you in. That way you'll have some time to adjust and get to know the temperament of the people around you."

Tang Shirong and Huo Qiyang both stood up to express their gratitude.

The prince then told them in detail the qualifications and personalities of several doctors and teachers in the Imperial Academy.

Tang Shiyue prepared things for them to go to school.

In the past, people were given silk as gifts when entering the Imperial College, but now they are all replaced by silver. However, it is said that one still has to bring some gifts for the doctors and assistants.

In addition, they also need to prepare the four treasures of the study.

However, according to Ding Xiaoyan, the treatment in the Imperial College was still very generous. Students would be given "lanshan" when they enrolled, "jieqian" would be given during festivals, and "bonus money" would be given to those with excellent grades.

It is said that the best thing about the Imperial College is that it has a huge library, which is said to contain all the books in the world. This is something that no other academy in the world can match.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was, of course, very efficient in his work. The next day, he sent someone back to say that it was done.

On the day of enrollment, Tang Shirong and Huo Qiyang were both fully armed, wearing hats, scarves, masks, and other items.

In addition to the newly made masks, Tang Shiyue also made a backpack for each of them. It was made of leather as the base and cloth sewn on top. It was divided into several layers and was both straight and light.

The difference is that Tang Shirong was always well-behaved, a gentleman, upright, elegant and clean.

As for Huo Qiyang, although he is young, he has achieved the title of Juren (a scholar) and Tang Shiyue feels that he does not need to act like an adult at all.

So he has two cat ears on his hat, big round eyes, a black cat nose sewn on his mask, three mustaches on both sides, and even the earmuffs are made into cat paws. There are words sewn on his backpack: "Don't mess with me, I'm fierce."

With his small stature and serious look, he is so adorable.

Tang Shiyue sent the two of them out with satisfaction.