Chapter 785 A Son Grows Up and Is No Longer Under His Mother's Control
The more than forty children of officials present were all raised with servants. Wherever they went, whatever they did, even bathing or using the toilet, they had to be looked after by someone. Not to mention serious matters like studying, as soon as they asked, their parents would be happy to arrange more than a dozen people to serve them...
But now, the King of Qin actually ordered all his attendants to leave.
The King of Qin has said so and has already done so. If they disobey, they will be going against the King of Qin.
Pang Jie reluctantly said, "Alright, alright, you guys go to the school gate. Don't leave, wait where you are."
With him taking the lead, everyone else had no choice but to obey orders.
Before long, the original one or two hundred people in the square were reduced to only fifty-four students.
The King of Qin immediately felt much more at ease. Fearing that he might be led astray again, he said, "Next, let's invite Lady Sui to speak for us."
Cheng Wanwan walked to the front of the stage and said, "Hello everyone, I am Lady Zhao Chengshi Sui. However, when I was in the girls' school, the students called me Headmaster Cheng. Similarly, the students of Xiao Qin University can call me Teacher Cheng. Here, I am not a second-rank imperial lady, and the Prince of Qin is not a prince. We are teachers. Likewise, Young Master Pang is no longer the son of a Grand Secretary, and Young Master Li is no longer a descendant of the Marquis of Huainan... Each of you has only one identity, which is that of a student of Xiao Qin University."
"The headmaster has made it very clear that the primary responsibility of students is to study diligently. Those who excel in their studies may be directly recommended for official positions in the imperial court." She looked at the people present and spoke methodically, "There will be assessments every month. Students who perform poorly in the assessments may voluntarily withdraw from the school. Of course, it's also fine if you don't want to withdraw. Xiao Qin Academy accepts every student who is willing to learn..."
Since it was the first day of school, Cheng Wanwan said some polite words and that was the end of it.
Then Dr. Tao came forward to explain the specific course content. Since it was the first year of trial, only three small language classes were offered. In addition to foreign language classes, there were also some history classes, basic theoretical knowledge classes, etc. Fifty-four students were taught in one class. While he was explaining these tedious contents, the students below were drowsy and some were whispering to each other. Meanwhile, the King of Qin sat in his chair fanning himself, completely unconcerned.
After the course content was finished, the clothing was distributed.
The uniforms were specially designed in black and blue, made of ordinary silk. As soon as they were brought out, they aroused the dissatisfaction of many young noblemen.
“My servants are dressed better than this.”
"I hate black and blue the most; it looks awful on me."
"Can't I just wear my own clothes? Will it affect my studies? Anyway, no matter what I wear, I can't concentrate on my studies."
"..."
"Why all this nagging?" the King of Qin said impatiently. "Wearing uniforms is a rule I have set. Also, during your time at the academy, you must eat and live on campus. You can go home if you want, but don't come back."
These trivial matters were supposed to be finished in half an hour, but these bastards just wouldn't stop, and it took a full hour.
He stood up. "After you get your clothes, go find your dorm room. There's a perk for the first year: one room per person. Make the most of this opportunity."
After he finished speaking, he strode off the stage and left.
As the deputy head of the dormitory, Dr. Tao had no choice but to take charge: "Each dormitory room has a name written on it, so it's easy to find. The dining area is located in the southeast corner of the dormitory, and meals are served three times a day: 5:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 5:00 PM..."
As soon as the King of Qin left, Pang Jie, Li Jian, and the others immediately summoned their attendants and ordered them to find rooms, make beds, and buy meals...
Cheng Wanwan shook her head.
Whether a school can be established depends on the teachers, but the quality of the students is even more important. Clearly, Xiao Qin Academy had a very, very poor quality of students.
First, the student body was poor; second, the teachers dared not discipline the students; and third, the King of Qin, as the headmaster, had ambitions but accomplished nothing...
She's been dragged onto a pirate ship.
And she was forced to play the villain on the pirate ship.
Otherwise, if Xiao Qin Academy cannot continue operating, her reputation as Madam Sui will be ruined, indirectly affecting the girls' school.
"Everyone, take a break this afternoon." Cheng Wanwan looked at the Confucian scholars who looked like bitter gourds. "Tomorrow is the first day of class. We'll see how things go then."
Dr. Tao smiled wryly and said, "I don't even need to look; I know what will happen."
He looked at the seven or eight tutors, pondered for a while, and said, "Mr. Bao once taught the Crown Prince. I think those noble young men will give Mr. Bao some face. Let Mr. Bao teach the first lesson."
Mr. Bao: "..."
His Highness the Crown Prince is gentle and refined, and treats people with courtesy. Teaching His Highness the Crown Prince is easy, but that doesn't mean he can handle this group of spoiled brats.
Dr. Tao's gaze continued to scan the crowd, and all the teachers lowered their heads and avoided him...
Cheng Wanwan said, "Let me teach the second class this afternoon, so I can get a feel for things."
"That's wonderful!" Dr. Tao was overjoyed. "Let's call it a day. See you tomorrow."
After returning home, Cheng Wanwan took out the lesson she had prepared, thought about it, and deleted some content.
To teach a foreign language well, the first thing is to cultivate interest; let's take it slowly.
After she finished preparing the new lesson, Zhao Sidan returned.
He was exactly fifteen years old this year. He was dressed in a dark court robe, with a black gauze hat on his head and black boots on his feet. He looked more and more like an official.
Cheng Wanwan took the official hat he had taken off and asked with a smile, "What interesting things happened at court today?"
"It's May now, the weather is perfect, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, it should be a bumper harvest year," Zhao Sidan said, taking a sip of tea. "His Majesty has instructed the Minister of Revenue to pay close attention to farmland and prevent any unforeseen events... He also mentioned the Kingdom of Laqi. Recently, many of their spies hidden in the capital have been captured. The Minister of War has requested permission to send troops to Laqi to turn this vassal state into a prefecture of the Great Yu Kingdom, but this has been met with opposition from many court officials..."
After finishing discussing matters of state, Zhao Sidan asked, "Mother, did you encounter any trouble today, as Xiao Qin University is opening?"
“No big troubles, but I can handle the small ones.” Cheng Wanwan smiled. “I attended many banquets recently, and many ladies asked me about your marriage. You’re fifteen now, so it’s time to start thinking about it. What are your thoughts on your future wife? Tell me and I’ll give you some advice.”
Zhao Sidan blushed: "I'm only fifteen, while my third brother is already nineteen. Mother, you should pay more attention to my third brother. I'm not in a hurry, not at all. Let's wait another four or five years."
After he finished speaking, he slipped into the study.
Cheng Wanwan sighed, thinking, "A son grows up and no longer listens to his mother. I wanted to gossip about this kid's sweetheart, but I couldn't find out anything. He's keeping it too secret."
Well then, let San Niu worry about it. Just find a girl from a simple family background.
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