After all, this teaching assistant was of the ninth rank, and the Vice-Chancellor could completely handle it on his own. He only needed to write a letter of recommendation and did not need the emperor's approval at all. Although the officials of the Song Dynasty had strict control over the low-level officials, most of that was aimed at some powerful officials.
For example, the local magistrate and the chief clerk, but the assistant teacher is actually a teacher, and Sima Guang is currently serving as the director of the Law Academy, plus he is the vice-chancellor, so he can write and review the documents himself and get them done at any time.
However, Sima Guang was eager to give Zhang Fei official documents and uniforms for admission into the government, not because he wanted to confuse him, but because he was worried that Zhang Fei would go back on his word.
He arranged everything about this matter himself and did not discuss it in detail with Zhang Fei. Zhang Fei was indeed not very willing to do it.
Therefore, Sima Guang was worried that Zhang Fei would bring out the theory of governing the country and pacifying the world by managing the family. In fact, if one does not have a family, one cannot be an official. This statement is not valid even in Confucian ethics. However, since Zhang Fei wanted to say so, no one could say anything.
Sima Guang simply decided to make the matter a done deal.
Zhang Fei never imagined that his official career would start as a teacher in the Imperial College.
This is really outrageous!
Just like the official uniform sent by Sima Guang, it didn't fit Zhang Fei at all. No one knew where the old man found it. Fortunately, with Gao Wenyin's skillful hands, in just one night, an official uniform that was almost custom-made was worn by Zhang Fei.
"How about it?"
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...
Zhang Fei turned in front of Gao Wenyin and looked at her with a smile.
Gao Wenyin naturally said it looked good.
Zhang Fei asked again: "Compared to my battle robe?"
Gao Wenyin looked at Zhang Fei again and smiled faintly: "I don't know if I'm used to it, but I still think that green robe suits you better."
“You have good vision.”
Zhang Fei said: "I also feel that this thing looks a bit out of place on me."
Gao Wenyin hurriedly said, "Sanlang, don't say that. If someone hears it, it will probably cause trouble."
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "My lady has given me an order, so I dare not disobey."
Gao Wenyin rolled her eyes at him coquettishly and said angrily, "You're talking nonsense again."
Dong Dong Dong!
"Zhang San, are you in there?"
Xu Zhiqian's voice came from outside.
Zhang Fei said, "Yes."
"Is it convenient for me to come in?"
"inconvenient."
"Why?"
"Because my wife and I are on business."
"ah?"
Gao Wenyin's cheeks were already flushed. She quickly went up and opened the door. She saw Xu Zhiqian standing in front of the door holding a stack of documents. Gao Wenyin said shyly and anxiously, "Mrs. Xu, don't listen to his nonsense."
"What nonsense is he talking about?"
Xu Zhiqian stared at Gao Wenyin again, "Sister Gao, why is your face so red?"
Then he looked at Zhang Fei and asked, "What are you doing?"
Zhang Fei chuckled and said, "Not suitable for children."
Gao Wenyin saw his evil smile and stamped her feet anxiously: "Madam Xu, Sanlang was just teasing you on purpose. I was just helping Sanlang put on his clothes."
After hearing this, she seemed to feel that something was wrong and added, "I am helping him try on this modified official uniform."
Xu Zhiqian also saw what Gao Wenyin was explaining, but in her heart, Gao Wenyin had been Zhang Fei's woman from the beginning, and she had even contributed a lot, so she didn't care about these things, and she also knew that Zhang Fei was talking nonsense. She deliberately looked at Zhang Fei, and then teased: "You look really out of place in this official uniform."
"Who says it's not?"
Zhang Fei agrees with this very much, "I also feel that I am not suitable for this official uniform."
"But no."
Xu Zhiqian suddenly became anxious and quickly stepped into the house, "What I said was inappropriate, it's this color that doesn't suit you. If you change the color, maybe it will be more pleasing to the eye."
It is not so easy to change the color of this official uniform, as it represents promotion!
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "That's how you want me to be a high-ranking official."
Xu Zhiqian nodded like a chick pecking at rice.
They discussed this issue at first. Xu Zhiqian thought that although the ear pen could help the people, it was just a drop in the ocean. The ones who could really do things for the people were those in the government.
This is also the husband of her dreams.
Stand tall and make your name known in history.
This is completely different from Gao Wenyin. Gao Wenyin expects an ordinary life away from the troubles of the world, but Xu Zhiqian is not afraid of difficulties and troubles. She only wants to plead for the people, just like her father.
Zhang Fei smiled slightly and suddenly asked: "What are you holding in your hand?"
Xu Zhiqian seemed to suddenly remember something and hurriedly put the book in her hand on the table. "This is a book that my father collected. It is all about the law. Please take a good look at it."
Zhang Fei was stunned and asked, "Why should I look at this?"
At most, he would just flip through the Song Dynasty Criminal Code.
Xu Zhiqian said, "Aren't you going to teach at the Imperial College soon? Those students will definitely try their best to make things difficult for you. You must be well prepared and don't let them bully you."
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Zhang Fei suddenly realized, and then laughed: "If you use these to prepare lessons, then it's over."
Xu Zhiqian was surprised and asked, "What do you mean?"
Zhang Fei said: "I have probably read less than half as many books as them. I can't even remember the Song Dynasty's criminal code. How can I compete with them in terms of book skills?"
In fact, he had read much more books than anyone else today. After all, there were not many books available nowadays. However, he had not read many poetry collections. The only one he could recite by heart was Li Qingzhao's poetry collection.
Xu Zhiqian thought about it and it made sense. There are many students in the Imperial College who will take the imperial examination next year. The future top scorers may be among them. Education is not like a lawsuit. It must be based on a large amount of knowledge.
Therefore, the court also made special regulations that direct lecturers must be over 40 years old. This direct lecturer is from the eighth rank, which is a whole level higher than assistant professor and is equivalent to the level of university professor.
There are not many restrictions for teaching assistants.
"But you have always been good at preparation. Before every lawsuit, you study many cases." Xu Zhiqian said worriedly.
Zhang Fei laughed and said, "Why? Are you worried that I will make a fool of myself?"
Xu Zhiqian nodded. "I know those scholars. If you can't control them, I'm afraid people outside will laugh at you tomorrow. And I heard that many people will go to the class."
In fact, she did not support Zhang Fei to be the assistant teacher. She thought that this was clearly putting Zhang Fei on the spot for everyone to laugh at. If she couldn't defeat Zhang Fei in court, then she would do it in church instead.
But since the matter has been decided, she can only help Zhang Fei with all her strength.
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm not that bad. In fact, I've already discussed this with Sima Xueshi. I'll take time to discuss this with you guys. So I'm prepared. I just don't want to teach there. After all, being a teacher means talking, and if you talk too much, you'll make mistakes. If I let something slip, I'm afraid I'll be harassed by those literati. But I can easily handle this in one or two classes."
"Really?" Xu Zhiqian asked happily.
Zhang Fei smiled confidently and said, "When have I ever disappointed you?"
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It’s not that Xu Zhiqian is worrying about nothing. The Song Dynasty attached great importance to teachers. You can be an official, but you are not necessarily qualified to be a teacher. Any teacher in the Imperial College is in his fifties or sixties.
A forty-year-old teacher is considered an infant in the Imperial College.
When the news that Sima Guang recommended Zhang Fei to teach at the Imperial College came out, it immediately caused great controversy, especially in the Imperial College.
What the hell?
Letting someone younger than us teach us how to read shows that they don't take us, the future pillars of the country, seriously.
This doesn't seem like something Sima Guang would do, but rather something the heretic Wang Anshi would do.
In a dormitory, there were two young men in their early twenties who looked somewhat similar.
These two are brothers. The older one is named Cai Jing, yes, the number one treacherous minister in the Northern Song Dynasty, Cai Jing, and the younger one is Cai Jing’s younger brother, named Cai Bian.
The two of them are candidates for the imperial examination next year and will only arrive in the capital in the second half of this year.
It just so happened that I encountered the issue of education reform.
Whether it was Wang Anshi or Sima Guang, their schools were open to these candidates.
In the eyes of many people, it is just about asking these candidates to choose sides.
Nowadays, once you pass the imperial examination and become a Jinshi in the Xuanxue Academy, you can directly join the camp of Wang Anshi or Sima Guang.
This actually has both advantages and disadvantages.
"What do you think, second brother?"
Cai Jing asked Cai Bian who was reviewing his lessons.
Cai Bian turned around and asked, "What do you want to ask, brother?"
Cai Jing said: "Of course it is about selecting a school?"
After thinking carefully, Cai Bian said truthfully: "Although I prefer Wang Xueshi, we came to Beijing to take the imperial examination, so I will not join any academy for the time being."
Cai Jing said, "That's not the case. If we pass the imperial examination, we will be newcomers in the court and will inevitably be bullied. If we join one of the factions, we may be taken care of."
Cai Bian smiled bitterly and said, "Brother, you are thinking too far ahead. Let's talk about it after you pass the exam."
Cai Jing said: "With our talents, there is no reason why we cannot pass the exam. We should plan for the long term so that we can be one step ahead of others. Why don't we each choose a hall? No matter who wins or loses, we brothers can take care of each other."
Cai Bian just shook his head, not wanting to pay attention to him, and continued reading.
Although the two are brothers, they have many conflicts in their views on many things.
But as a younger brother, it is not good to always argue with his older brother, so Cai Bian usually chooses to remain silent.
Cai Jing felt very bored and asked again, "By the way, second brother, have you heard that the ear pen Zhang San is going to teach at the Imperial College?"
Cai Bian nodded.
Cai Jing added: "Now everyone is dissatisfied with this. They say that if Zhang San really dares to come and teach, we should all go and listen, and teach him a lesson. It is absurd for a mere ear to dare to be a teacher."
Cai Bian put down the book and frowned, "I also think that Sima Xueshi has gone too far. The Imperial College is the top institution of learning in the Song Dynasty. He actually arranged for an ear-penman of the same size as us to teach here. He really treats education as a joke. For this reason alone, I will not go to his law school."
"Yeah?"
Cai Jing said in surprise.
Could it be that my brother has the same opinion as me?
"But my second brother only knows one side of the story, but not the other." Cai Jing said again.
Cai Bian asked, "I would like to hear the details."
Cai Jing said, "I heard that both Sima Xueshi and Wang Xueshi were fighting for this ear pen Zhang San, so Sima Xueshi was anxious to recruit this ear pen into his law school."
Cai Bian even said contemptuously: "It seems that Scholar Sima is also a person who seeks fame and reputation!"
It is simply unforgivable that education is sacrificed for the sake of political struggle.
Cai Jing said: "Let's go and listen then."
Cai Bian hesitated for a moment, "Okay, I also want to see what this ear pen is capable of. How dare he teach in the Imperial Academy at his age?"
Chief Justice of the Northern Song Dynasty
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