Zhuang Zhou naturally also thought about introducing some advanced educational concepts from later generations.
But for the current Tang Dynasty, this is unrealistic.
The economic base determines the superstructure.
Considering the current productivity of the Tang Dynasty, it is completely impossible to achieve.
If you walk too fast, you may easily get hurt!
It's drizzling.
The carriage moved forward slowly.
When Zhuang Zhou opened the curtains, he saw a lot of students suddenly appearing on the street.
The spring examination is about to begin.
Every day, a large number of students come to Kyoto from all directions.
Under the eaves of the corridors, there were many students standing or sitting.
Some people even slept on the floor directly under the eaves.
Zhuang Zhou looked at this scene, and a complex emotion surged in his heart.
These students all have dreams and expectations.
He hopes to pass the Spring Examination, become famous, and change the fate of himself and his family.
However, he also knew how difficult and fierce the competition was.
The ancient imperial examination was much more difficult than the modern civil service examination.
Of course, in ancient times, scholars had almost no other choice but to take the imperial examination.
Zhuang Zhou recalled the scene when he went to the county town to take the college entrance examination.
It was also raining heavily.
It took a lot of hardship before I was finally admitted to university.
The hardships involved can probably only be understood by those who have experienced it.
The curtains were gently lowered and the carriage continued to move slowly forward.
Return to the Zhuang Mansion.
It was almost noon.
"Boss Zhuang, look! There are so many people gathered at the gate of the mansion?"
Sitting in the carriage and pulling open the curtain, I saw that there were indeed quite a few people gathered at the gate of the mansion.
There was still a drizzle in the sky at this time.
At first glance, everyone was dressed like students.
Each of them was carrying large and small bags on their backs.
Some people held a broken oil-paper umbrella.
Some people just walk in the rain, completely ignoring the invasion of rain.
"Look!"
"It's Mr. Zhuang who's back!"
"Mr. Zhuang..."
Before the carriage got close, a group of students hurried over.
They surrounded Zhuang Zhou's carriage.
Seeing this, Niu Dali rushed to protect Zhuang Zhou and shouted:
"What do you want to do?"
At this time, a student walked out. He was tall and thin, but full of energy and spirit.
He bowed deeply to Zhuang Zhou, then said loudly:
"Mr. Zhuang, we are all students who came to Beijing to take the Spring Examination.
This time I came to your house to ask for a meeting, I just wanted to bow to Mr. Zhuang and express my gratitude.
It is you who give us students hope after studying hard, and it is you who point out the direction for us to move forward.
Here, all of us students express our sincerest gratitude to you! "
After saying this, everyone bowed deeply.
Zhuang Zhou couldn't help but smile when he heard this.
It turned out that they were all students coming to Beijing to take the imperial examination.
He waved his hand gently, signaling Niu Dali not to be nervous.
Then, he got out of the carriage.
He glanced at the tall and thin student who had just spoken.
Why does this look familiar? Like I've seen it somewhere?
After thinking about it and not remembering anything, he asked directly:
"Scholar, have we met somewhere before?"
The tall and thin student bowed again and said:
"Mr. Zhuang, my student Li Yao used to live in Caotang Temple outside the city. I have met you before."
That’s right.
Zhuang Zhou remembered.
When Caotang Temple was installing solar lights last year, they wanted to find a tall person, and it was the young monk Bian Ji who went to find him.
It’s the student in front of you.
Zhuang Zhou suddenly understood.
He smiled and nodded, then said to Li Yao:
"I remember now, are you all in the city now?"
Li Yao nodded and said:
"Yes, the Spring Examination will be held in three days, and we have already entered the city.
I have no way to repay you, so I can only come over to thank you in person."
Earlier at Caotang Temple, Zhuang Zhou asked Yuchi Yiseng to paint.
Solar lights were specially installed.
But later I learned that many students who were going to Beijing to take the imperial examinations had come to the temple.
So more solar lights were installed.
He also donated a lot of money to Caotang Temple.
Most scholars do not engage in production and are poor!
But I am still very grateful.
When Zhuang Zhou learned the whole story, a delighted smile appeared on his face:
"Everyone, no need to be so polite!
I have only done my bit. What can truly change your destiny is your own efforts and talents.
As long as you study, think and practice with your heart.
I believe that you will have a place in the future of Datang."
After hearing what Zhuang Zhou said, the students nodded in agreement.
"By the way, where do you all live now?"
Li Yao replied, "Mr. Zhuang, we are all living in a temple in the city now."
"Is there room?"
Li Yao obviously hesitated for a moment before saying:
"There's room for you."
"Then can we solve these problems with eating?"
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhuang. Chang'an's sesame pancakes are still affordable."
Zhuang Zhou hummed and said:
"Dear students, the Spring Examination will be held soon!
I sincerely hope that you can perform at your best and achieve excellent results.
However, I also hope that you can understand.
Scientific research is just a stage in life and it cannot completely determine your destiny.
Regardless of the outcome, you should stay positive and keep working hard to pursue your dreams."
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