After carefully listening to Chu Fan's words, the scholar's desire to settle in Wei grew stronger. He had already been disillusioned with his own country, but a multinational businessman happened to hand him a Wei newspaper. The news about the upcoming educational reforms in Wei captivated him. He longed to travel to Wei to see if he could find a platform there to showcase his talents.
The scholar expressed his thoughts with deep emotion: "Wei is truly a place full of hope. Even discussion of the monarch is so free, which fully demonstrates Wei's inclusiveness and openness. This environment is exactly the stage I have always dreamed of. I wonder if you can tell me what conditions I need to meet to become a citizen of Wei? And what qualifications do I need to possess to become a student at a Wei university?"
After all, the newspaper the scholar obtained clearly stated that only students of Wei University would have the opportunity to become court officials, and the scholar did not want to give up pursuing his ambitions.
Chu Fan didn't immediately respond to the scholar's question. Although he was the Emperor of Wei, he didn't directly manage these affairs. He had no idea how the Royal Affairs Office and court officials arranged the specific procedures and conditions for those who wished to become Wei citizens.
However, Chu Fan could instruct Cao Mengde to publish an announcement in tomorrow's newspaper, detailing how citizens of other countries can become citizens of Wei and what specific procedures and conditions need to be met.
As for the admission requirements for the upcoming university, since the relevant regulations of the college have not yet been fully determined, this matter still needs to wait. Once all conditions are clear, we will give the young man in front of us a definite answer.
Chu Fan spoke slowly, his tone somewhat serious. "If you truly wish to become a citizen of the Wei Kingdom, you can purchase a newspaper tomorrow to learn more about the specific procedures and requirements. As for admission to a university in the Wei Kingdom, the Wei Kingdom has not yet formulated clear rules. These regulations will be announced to the public after the college is officially established and begins operations."
The scholar bowed respectfully to Chu Fan, and then said with gratitude: "Thank you very much for your careful guidance, sir. I will read the newspaper carefully tomorrow to understand all the details."
Chu Fan then raised a profound question: "Are you completely disappointed with your motherland, to the point where you think there's no room for redemption? Shouldn't you return to your country and do your part to change it?"
The scholar smiled wryly and replied, "Changing a country is no easy task, especially when its corruption and problems are deeply ingrained. It's a nearly impossible task. Like you, I once dreamed of changing my country."
But three consecutive failures in the imperial examinations, each time due to manipulation by the powerful, have completely destroyed my confidence. No matter how hard I try, I seem unable to shake the corrupt system. Rather than struggling in despair, I should seek a new environment. Perhaps in Wei I can find a chance to realize my ambitions.
Chu Fan thought of a scholar from the late Tang Dynasty in Blue Star's history. He had failed the imperial examinations many times and ultimately chose another path to enter Chang'an: gathering people to revolt and successfully capturing Chang'an. This man was the famous Huang Chao in history.
Chu Fan seemed to see a similar shadow to Huang Chao in the scholar in front of him. Fortunately, the scholar had the opportunity to choose the State of Wei, and he did not have to follow the extreme path of Huang Chao.
However, an idea suddenly came to Chu Fan's mind. If he told the scholar in front of him about the famous poem written by Huang Chao, what choice would he make?
Chu Fan slowly said, "Have you ever heard of this saying?"
Seeing Chu Fan's serious expression, the scholar could not help but nod and replied, "I am willing to listen to your advice."
Chu Fan continued, "Have you ever thought about this? Since you can't pass the exam to enter your country's imperial city, have you considered other ways to enter the imperial city? Imagine if it were a country ruled by a foolish and incompetent emperor and a corrupt court. Perhaps only by breaking the old order can new vitality be ushered in. Moreover, in reality, not many people would truly support and uphold such a court."
After Chu Fan finished speaking, he slowly stood up. As he was about to leave, he recited a poem aloud: "Wait until autumn arrives on September 8th, my flowers will bloom and all other flowers will die. The fragrance will soar through the sky that it will permeate Chang'an, and the whole city will be covered in golden armor."
Mu Xi and the others followed Chu Fan's steps and slowly left. Chu Fan's words, however, plunged the scholar into deep thought. He watched Chu Fan's receding figure, his heart surging with emotion. Every word and sentence of the poem was like a hammer striking his heart.
Perhaps the true solution is not to escape reality but to face it bravely, even at the cost of breaking those worn-out shackles. The scholar sat there in silence, his heart turbulent with thoughts.
Just as he was lost in his own world, the waiter quietly approached him and said in a slightly reproachful tone, "You, a foreigner, are truly lacking in observation. That distinguished guest just now was none other than the Emperor of Wei. His Majesty rarely leaves the palace to experience the life of ordinary people, but unfortunately, you, a young fool, have interrupted his rare leisure time."
The scholar's face showed an expression of disbelief after hearing this. He had previously seen Chu Fan appear with several beauties at a makeshift table outside the teahouse, sitting leisurely and contentedly, and had thought that he was just some talented young man from a wealthy family;
As a scholar of the state, he thought it would be okay to lower his status and have a conversation with the other party. However, he never expected that this elegant young man was actually the Emperor of Wei.
The scholar couldn't help but ask, "Why is His Majesty the Emperor of Wei appearing in such an ordinary teahouse? Normally, when a monarch travels, shouldn't he be surrounded by numerous attendants and heavily guarded? Furthermore, how could a monarch be so casual as to sit in a teahouse with the common people?"
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