Chapter 152: Puzzled
Time was short. After the foxes had their test papers collected, they all looked sad and almost cried.
I only regret not having read enough books when I need them. Now I have to write policy papers, quote classics, and express my thoughts. Even if I empty the two ounces of ink in my stomach, it still feels not enough.
The two gentlemen had also finished writing their policy papers. As soon as they put pen to paper, the effect of the mantra disappeared immediately.
Ning Caichen and Ma Junji wrote a long and eloquent article, which was full of heartfelt words, but they themselves did not realize that they were affected by the magic.
They just felt that the thoughts from deep within their hearts emerged, giving them a lot of inspiration.
Dr. Hu immediately began to review Hu Zi's essay, while Su Siye read the essays of the two gentlemen.
Fox's strategy is to ask what is the greatest thing in the world.
Sir, your essay is about the difference between humans and foxes. How should we treat them?
In the two policy essays, the writing style and literary talent are certainly important, but since they are policy essays, what we pay more attention to is of course the ideas.
Xun Jijiu said, "Doctor Huang, you can go and test their cultivation."
Dr. Huang smiled and said, "Then I'll go first. Fox Club, give me a quiet room and let them come in one after another."
Gong Mengbi made arrangements immediately.
Dr. Huang preached the Dharma in the quiet room and tested the fox boy's practice.
"It's a method of distinguishing qi." Gong Mengbi recognized the spell arranged by Dr. Huang.
Like the student assessments at the Sky Fox Academy, which required clear energy and righteous intentions, as well as exceptional talent, Dr. Huang cast a spell to observe the energy, and as soon as the fox child entered, he would display his magical powers, which she could clearly see.
In addition, one would reach out of the window, catch a bird, put it in a cage, and then cover it with a black cloth to test one's ability to sense and feel.
After Dr. Huang finished setting up the examination room, he looked at Gong Mengbi and said, "Go, ask them to come in."
Her voice was steady, powerful and very gentle.
Gong Mengbi felt relieved, closed the door, and let Kang Wen go in first.
Wait for Kang Wen to come out, and let Kang Wen maintain order and call out names to let in.
Gong Mengbi returned to the altar and watched Dr. Hu and Su Siye reviewing policy papers on the jade table.
Dr. Hu read Fox Strategy Essays very quickly, and after reading it, he placed it on both sides according to the evaluation criteria in his mind.
Su Siye read the gentleman's policy paper very slowly, almost carefully considering every word.
Su Siye first read Ning Caichen's policy essay, and then went to read Ma Junji's policy essay.
After he finished reading, Xun Jijiu passed the essay around to the others. Gong Mengbi, standing nearby, took a quick look and saw that Ning Caichen began by arguing, "Heaven and Earth are not benevolent; they treat all things like straw dogs," and then argued that within heaven and earth, all creatures enjoy peace and tranquility. Heaven bestows its influence on the earth, not through benevolence but by letting nature take its course.
Ma Junji, on the other hand, approached the topic from the perspective of God's education and universal education, discussing the virtue of education, explaining it to both humans and foxes. Although people and foxes are different, there is no difference in education and morality.
The two gentlemen were quite literary, and their writings were quite substantial. Xun Jijiu was very pleased with what he saw, shaking his head and asking, "Su Siye, this is the writing you two gentlemen wrote under the mantra of the true word. I wonder what Su Siye thinks of it?"
Su Siye paused and said, "The two gentlemen have no discriminatory thoughts and are so kind to others. This is truly rare. Gonghu Club, how did you find these two true gentlemen?"
Gong Mengbi said: "I treat him with sincerity, and he treats me with sincerity, that's all."
"It's a good way to treat him with sincerity." Su Siye nodded repeatedly, as if praising him endlessly.
After Dr. Hu finished reviewing the foxes' essays, he glanced at Su Siye and said slowly, "The foxes are somewhat literate and have decent temperaments, which makes them better than other wild foxes."
Su Siye looked over, and Dr. Hu exchanged a glance with him, then looked away. He said, "Asking about the greatest thing in the world, the foxes all said that the Dao gave birth to one thing, so the Dao is great; that Heaven gave birth to all things, so Heaven is great; that Virtue reaches all things, so Virtue is great; and that Life is the head of all things, so Life is great... There are many different opinions, and they have some insights."
Su Siye took a deep breath and forced a smile, saying, "A wild fox like you actually has such insight. Didn't you say anything about the virtue of the Heavenly Fox Court and the grace of the Empress and the Goddess?"
Doctor Hu understood what he meant and sighed inwardly, saying, "Su Siye's predictions are correct. The students speak of the greatness of the Tao, the greatness of Heaven, the greatness of virtue, and the greatness of life. They also praise the Goddess and the Goddess as immortal saints who have attained the Tao and the virtue of the Tianhu Academy for loving life, and therefore they revere and respect them."
Impeccable.
Su Siye felt a sense of defeat for a moment, and suspected that the test questions had been leaked, but he couldn't say this here, so he had to suppress the words in his heart and said with a smile: "Congratulations, Palace Fox Club, it seems that the Fox Academy assessment will be a sure thing."
Gong Mengbi said, "We still have to wait for Dr. Huang to assess our cultivation, and also for the rumor envoy to return from his investigation before we can make a final decision."
Su Siye chuckled and cursed him inwardly as cunning.
Before noon, the messenger of Fengwen came riding on the wind. He was a fox fairy with a blurred face and unclear appearance, dressed in green.
The fox fairy handed a secret letter to Xun Jijiu, then turned into wind and disappeared.
Even with Gong Mengbi's current eyesight, he couldn't see how he disappeared or where he went.
"Rumor Envoy..." This was the first time Gong Mengbi saw this profession in Tianhuyuan and he kept it in mind.
Soon, Dr. Huang emerged, smiling, and announced the good news: "Though the foxes' magical powers aren't all pure and clear, they can be considered elite, with little evil and yin energy, making them promising talents. Surprisingly, over half of them have shown signs of developing talent, which is truly rare."
Xun Jijiu went to invite the goddess again and handed the secret letter brought by the messenger to the goddess.
Gong Mengbi understood that the profession of rumor messenger seemed to be exclusive to the goddess, and even Xun Jijiu could not open his secret letter at will.
Fairy Qingyao opened the secret letter and showed it to the goddess. The goddess laughed and said, "You can take a look too."
Xun Jijiu and Su Siye hurried over to look, and saw that the secret letter said that the area around Wuning and even the nearby Yongkang County often offered sacrifices to the Goddess of Mount Tai. The belief in the Goddess of Mount Tai was widespread, and foxes were the messengers of the Goddess of Mount Tai, and were quite loved and respected by the local people.
Seeing a fox is considered a good omen.
Also, because Gong Mengbi once ordered foxes to summon souls, foxes were regarded as spiritual creatures that could guide the souls of the dead, prevent them from getting lost, and enable them to ascend to heaven.
There are rumors of foxes doing evil, but they are all old stories.
Those foxes that committed evil were sentenced to serve their sentences in the Fox Court, and Gong Mengbi had ordered them to apologize and compensate their victims. Therefore, the people believed that even if there were fox demons causing trouble, they would be punished by the Taishan Goddess.
Su Siye stared at Gong Mengbi, really not understanding why this mere eighth-grade fox could do so many unexpected things.
Other fox spirits who came to the land to cultivate and govern the local foxes would quickly integrate into the local environment and become the local fox kings, using this as a means of cultivation. They would also take the opportunity to control the evil deeds of the foxes and maintain the dignity of the Heavenly Fox Court.
But why did it become like this when it came to him?
Build Fox Academy to promote education, spread the name of the goddess and improve morals. In just one year, such a feat can be accomplished.
Why? On what basis?
Su Siye was puzzled.
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