In 1977, when the whole country was busy with the autumn harvest, a major event happened quietly in the capital.
In August, at the initiative of a leader who had resumed his original position, a symposium on science and education was held, and more than 30 scientists and educators were invited to attend. At the meeting, this leader publicly decided to resume the college entrance examination.
In September, the Ministry of Education held a national college admissions work conference in Beijing. At the conference, it was decided to resume the national college entrance examination, which had been suspended for more than ten years, and to select talents to go to university through a unified examination and admission based on merit.
The targets for enrollment after the resumption of the college entrance examination are: workers and farmers, educated youth who went to the countryside and returned to their hometowns, demobilized soldiers, cadres and recent high school graduates, and emphasis will be placed on ensuring enrollment in key colleges and universities, such as medical schools, normal colleges and agricultural colleges.
This meeting is of extremely important turning point significance.
But even though the decision has been made, there has been a lot of resistance and controversy in promoting the resolution at every level. In order to buy time, the Ministry of Education first submitted a request report on "Postponing Enrollment and the Start of School for New Students", deciding to postpone enrollment for colleges and technical secondary schools to the fourth quarter, and new students will start school before the end of February next year.
As soon as this approval document was issued, many people who were sensitive to changes in current affairs and policies quickly sensed something unusual in it. At this critical juncture, the enrollment and the start of school were postponed. Could it be that something unexpected had happened?
It was not until the end of September that all the resolutions were finally agreed upon, and a report on the resumption of the college entrance examination was submitted to the higher authorities. The higher authorities were already impatient and quickly approved it.
Finally, in October, the document to resume the college entrance examination was issued. Major media outlets across China announced the news of the resumption of the college entrance examination and revealed that this year's college entrance examination would be held nationwide one month later.
Su Qingyun may always remember that day.
That afternoon, Su Qingyun sat in the yard, staring at the clouds in the sky in a daze.
It was already autumn and the weather was a bit cold. Wu Guixiang asked her to come in and sit down, as it was windy outside and she should not catch a cold.
"No, grandma, I'll just sit for a while."
Su Qingyun replied and continued to be in a daze. She was waiting. Today was the day. Since October, she had almost been counting the days, and finally today had arrived.
Unlike the last time when she waited in agony, Su Qingyun was waiting with hope this time, because this time, she was waiting for the turning point in the fate of millions of people.
A breeze was blowing, neither too hot nor too cold, very comfortable. The clouds in the blue sky rolled and unrolled, and a smile appeared on Su Qingyun's lips.
Suddenly, the village radio blared.
"Big news! Big news! According to the latest document issued by the Ministry of Education, the country has decided to resume the national college entrance examination, which has been suspended for ten years. In other words, the Gaokao (National College Entrance Examination) will be reinstated! University admissions will be based on a unified examination system, with the best candidates selected. Targets include: workers and farmers, educated youth who went to the countryside and returned, demobilized military personnel, cadres, and recent high school graduates..."
"Let me repeat, according to the Ministry of Education's order..."
The excited voice of the team leader Qin Youfu rang in the ears of the whole village. Everyone was stunned. No matter what they were doing, they stopped what they were doing and stared blankly in the direction of the village team office radio station.
What? The college entrance exam is back?! Everyone is wondering if there's something wrong with their ears. How could the college entrance exam be back? Aren't workers, peasants, and soldiers recommended for university?
Everyone looked at each other in confusion, not understanding what had happened. Those young people in the village who had attended junior high and high school, as well as the educated youth of Luoshui Village, were stunned by this devastating news.
The people who were hit so hard that they saw stars, after experiencing a state of dizziness and darkness, were filled with overwhelming ecstasy.
Restore the college entrance examination? What is the restoration of the college entrance examination? No one understands the importance and significance of the restoration of the college entrance examination better than them!
This means that they finally have the opportunity to leave here, the opportunity to go to the university of their dreams, and the opportunity to change their entire lives!
After these young men finally recovered from their shock, they looked at each other, dropped what they were holding, and simultaneously ran towards the brigade office! They wanted to get to the bottom of things!
They ran through the fields, their faces flushed and tears of excitement in their eyes, as if they were running towards their own tomorrow.
Su Qingyun sat in the yard, hearing the noise coming from everywhere outside, she smiled quietly, tears flashing in the corners of her eyes. It was great, the turning point in the fate of countless people had come, and things would only get better and better in the future.
The brigade office was surrounded by people, all of whom came to ask about the resumption of the college entrance examination.
"Captain, is the resumption of the college entrance examination true? Has the higher-ups confirmed it?"
"Captain, when is the exam? Can we, who have only graduated from junior high school, take the exam?"
"Captain, I'm almost 30. Can I still take the college entrance exam? If I pass, can I take my wife and children with me to school?"
"Captain, is there a limit on the number of places we can register for the exam? All of us educated youth want to take the exam!"
Qin Youfu was squeezed in the crowd, and he could hardly breathe, let alone speak.
He tried hard to control the situation, but the excited crowd refused to listen. Helpless, he climbed onto the table, stood at the highest point, and said to everyone, "Everyone, be quiet. Don't worry! Ask your questions one by one, and I'll answer them one by one!"
After a long while, the excited crowd finally calmed down.
Qin Youfu took a deep breath and said to everyone, "I know everyone is concerned about the resumption of the college entrance examination. To be honest, I am also very excited, but let's solve the problems one by one."
"I want to say that the resumption of the college entrance examination is a matter of course, absolutely certain. This is a major decision made by the country. It has been announced nationwide today, so everyone can rest assured."
"It's true, it's really true!" Hearing Qin Youfu's firm words, many people cried with joy, their eyes filled with hope.
"Secondly, regarding the candidates who can take the exam, I mentioned it in my broadcast just now: workers and farmers, educated youth who went to the countryside or returned home, demobilized soldiers, cadres, and recent high school graduates. All of them are eligible to participate. Of course, they must have a high school diploma or equivalent. As for the age limit, it is between 15 and 40 years old. The exam will be held in December. If you are interested in taking the exam, please contact me to register as soon as possible. The registration fee is 50 cents."
After Qin Youfu explained the restrictions on age, population, exam date, and other regulations, everyone quickly assessed in their minds whether they were eligible to take the exam.
Some were ecstatic, while others were disappointed.
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