The sky was clear and the sun was scorching. The entrance to the academy was bustling with people and the crowded space was extremely hot. Fortunately, a gentle breeze brought some coolness.
The academy did not charge any tuition fees during its first year of enrollment.
However, after the establishment of the imperial examination system, the number of students will increase, and the daily expenses of the academy will gradually increase. Therefore, a certain amount of tuition will need to be charged for subsequent admissions to maintain a balance between income and expenditure.
Student loans are provided to poor students, and a certain living allowance is also issued every month to cover daily expenses such as writing brushes, paper, inkstone, food, clothing, housing and transportation.
Almost all the teachers were mobilized to assist with the school's enrollment this year because there were simply too many applicants.
In addition to the scholars from various counties who came to study, there were also other children from the middle and lower classes who heard the news and even those who thought they were smart sent their children to study...
"The academy doesn't accept young children. Please go back."
"Teacher, our Zihan is extremely talented. He could speak at the age of one and has been smart since he was young..."
"No, she's so young, who will take care of her?"
The teacher at the academy glanced at the child in the middle-aged businessman's arms. His big eyes rolled around, revealing a certain cleverness.
But there was a suspicious crystal liquid flowing from the corner of his mouth. His face turned dark and he refused coldly.
The academy is a place for learning, and it is filled with diligent students. If they accept young children, wouldn't the teachers have to take care of them?
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
The middle-aged wealthy businessman looked at the teacher's determined expression, still not giving up, secretly took out a gold cake from his sleeve, and prayed with a smile on his face.
"Teacher, please be more flexible..."
"My son is very smart and a rare talent. He must not be buried."
"Let's not discuss this matter. Please leave immediately and don't delay the academy's enrollment. Otherwise, I will have someone report it to the authorities."
The teacher spoke righteously and decisively pushed away the golden cake, with the word "integrity" written all over his face.
Do you think he's stupid? Accepting bribes in public, with so many eyes watching!
If he really accepted it, he would be expelled by the chief priest tomorrow for stepping into the academy with his left foot first.
The rich businessman was choked by the unyielding attitude. He smiled awkwardly and finally left in shame with the child in his arms amid the impatient urging.
This scene made everyone present feel disgusted, but Chen Ping's eyes showed emotion.
My brother was like this before. He took him to study under officials and suffered countless contempt and ridicule.
Since scholars did not need to take exams, Chen Ping quickly registered, carried his luggage and followed the instructions to enter the academy he had dreamed of.
"Establish a mind for heaven and earth, and a destiny for the people..."
"Excellent! Excellent!"
A huge stone tablet stands in the center of the academy. Every stroke of the iron painting and silver hook is vigorous and powerful, majestic and magnificent. A strong sense of shock comes to the face, and the silent soul is deeply touched.
All the new students looked up in a daze, as if their souls had left their bodies, and were guided by the wise sayings, traveling in the vast and brilliant starry sky.
Chen Ping's handsome eyes became more and more bright, and a cluster of flames suddenly ignited in his chest.
Although it is as weak and small as a star, with faith as firewood and ideals as wind, it will one day become a raging fire.
He then visited the bright and spacious classrooms, the canteen with its wide selection of delicious dishes, the vast library, the comfortable and tidy dormitories...
Everything was far beyond his imagination. The Xianyang Academy could be regarded as a holy place pursued by scholars all over the world.
After calming down his excited mood, Chen Ping found his dormitory. When he opened the door, he saw a roommate coming in. He walked up to him and greeted him kindly.
"Nice to meet you. My name is Chen Ping. May I know your full name?"
"Brother Chen, nice to meet you. You can just call me Cao Shen. I hope you will be more tolerant in the future."
"Brother Cao, you're too polite..."
While the new students were enthusiastically experiencing the academy life, Chunyu Yue, the chief academic officer of the Academy, was frowning. He had not expected that there would be so many problems with the enrollment this year.
First, parents brought their young children who could not speak clearly to register, and then an octogenarian with a cane came to take the test, his trembling hands unable to even hold a brush steadily.
This imperial examination was a huge success. From noble families, high-ranking officials and wealthy people to common people and peddlers, everyone flocked to it.
Chunyu Yue sighed for a while, thought about the current difficult situation, and decided to report to the emperor.
I've been busy enough these past few days, and now I have to deal with all these troubles. It's really not easy to be the head of the Academic Affairs College!
Noon, Qinian Palace.
"Mom, Zhao Zhao has finished eating. Can we go see Hua Hua and Fu Die now?"
After finishing lunch, Ying Zhao quickly wiped his little face with a handkerchief. His long and curly eyelashes fluttered, and his bright big eyes were full of anticipation.
Looking at the reckless little guy, Chu Yuening smiled, carefully wiped the stains from the corners of his mouth with a handkerchief, and answered slowly.
"But Father has something else to do. Can we go later?"
"How about Zhao Zhao and Yi Yi go play in the Imperial Garden first, and then Father and Mother can come later, okay?"
"Um......"
Ying Zhao snuggled in his mother's arms, lowered his eyes, pouted his lips, and thought deeply.
The father didn't know when he would finish dealing with the matter, but he had classes in the afternoon and didn't have much time left for fun.
The cockatiel stood on the little Tuanzi's shoulder, staring at his wrinkled eyebrows, and couldn't bear it anymore, so he leaned close to his ear and whispered encouragement.
"Zhao Zhao, let's go play first. Stop being a third wheel."
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