northernbook Chapter 197 The Erudite Class
Chapter 197 The Erudite Class
Chapter 197 The Erudite Class
"Nursery Rhyme, I'm going to the freshman literature meeting today. Are you waiting for me at home, or are you coming with me?"
Early in the morning, Ye Ru got up and saw that Su Tongyao had already started to get busy, which made him smile slightly and say.
“I’ll go with you. I want to see just how illustrious our young master Ye Ru is.”
Su Tongyao smiled sweetly and said.
Ye Ru looked up, sunlight streaming through the window and falling on his youthful face, his smile brimming with confidence:
"Then let's go. Once I pass the imperial examination, I will gather friends from all directions and marry you openly and honorably!"
Immediately afterwards, Ye Ru took Su Tongyao's hand and walked towards Xingzhi Square first.
……
Xingzhi Square is much more lively than ever before. As far as the eye can see, there are crowds of people, flowers in full bloom and willows swaying in the breeze. The students in the academy are all radiant, like the rising sun, adding a lot of vitality to the academy.
This place is a gathering place for students from dozens of states of the Yanhuang Kingdom and various sage families. Each student forms their own group, but without exception, everyone exudes an extraordinary arrogance.
Although Confucius said, "A gentleman is composed and not arrogant, while a petty person is arrogant and not composed," only a few teenagers, whose passion has not yet cooled, can reach the point of refraining from arrogance and impetuosity.
"Brother Ye, it's been a long time."
Just then, a familiar voice came, startling him. He saw a young Taoist priest in a Taoist robe slowly walking over from a distance.
"Brother Zhang Guo?"
Startled for a moment, Ye Ru suddenly smiled. He hadn't expected Zhang Guo to be here as well.
"After I came down from Nanhua Mountain and participated in the national competition, I went to another place to participate in the admissions of the four colleges. I never expected to meet Ye Ru today. It is truly my good fortune."
Zhang Guo laughed.
"Haha, from now on we'll be classmates."
Ye Ru nodded and said.
"This time, the new students of Yingtian Academy are divided into five classes: the Broad Learning Class, the Inquiry Class, the Prudent Thinking Class, the Clear Discernment Class, and the Diligent Practice Class. The Broad Learning Class selects the most outstanding students, followed by the Inquiry Class, and then the Prudent Thinking Class, the Clear Discernment Class, and the Diligent Practice Class."
"This erudite class is almost entirely composed of scholars who have obtained literary titles, and there are even a few who have passed the provincial examinations. The number of erudite students in this class is exactly the same as the number of the Heavenly Stars and Earthly Fiends."
Upon hearing this, Ye Ru gasped, surprised that the erudite class had so many outstanding students.
Moreover, there are also those who have passed the provincial examinations; once they graduate, they will likely be able to directly pass the imperial examinations and obtain the degree of Jinshi.
"Although Yingtian Academy is in decline, it is like a centipede that does not die easily; it is truly remarkable."
Ye Ru thought to himself.
“My humble aspirations, my name is Yuan Gang, from the prominent Yuan family of Runan. May I ask your name? From now on, we will be classmates. I hope you will take good care of me.”
At this moment, a young man dressed in a scholar's robe walked over from a distance, cupped his hands in greeting to Ye Ru, and then looked at Su Tongyao with a hint of admiration in his eyes.
Around him were two or three others, seemingly regarding the former as superior, though he wasn't much older than Ye Ru.
"Ye Ru".
Ye Ru said calmly.
"If things go as expected, I should be admitted to the 'Consider' class. This Brother Ye is only a beginner; he'll probably be admitted to the 'Practice' class. Feel free to come to me if you need anything."
Yuan Gang smiled slightly and said.
"Yes, Brother Yuan Gang is willing to help you and help you get ahead. You should thank Brother Yuan."
The person next to him said.
"Thank you, sir. It's always better to rely on yourself than on others, so I urge you, Brother Yuan, to work hard and strive to pass the imperial examination."
Ye Ru smiled and shook his head.
He knew that the Yuan family of Runan, the Wang family of Langya, the Xie family of Chenjun, and the Xiao family of Lanling were the four great families of the north.
"How ungrateful! He's just a poor student who got into the 'Diligent Practice Class,' yet he's so arrogant. Ignorance is bliss!"
Seeing Ye Ru refuse, another person around Yuan Gang mocked.
"It is your honor to be appreciated by Brother Yuan Gang, how can you be so ungrateful!"
Many people also looked over, and when they saw Ye Ru dressed in the robes of a poor family, they sneered. Clearly, Ye Ru, being from a poor family, was an insignificant figure in the academy.
"Hehe, a wise person knows when to yield. This isn't some backwater village like yours, so..."
Yuan Gang was turned away, but he gave Ye Ru a meaningful look, and hesitated before speaking.
"You think too highly of yourself. If they knew your true identity, they would be utterly astonished. With your talent, you would definitely be admitted to the top class of erudite scholars."
Zhang Guo glanced at Yuan Gang, suddenly smiled, and then whispered to Ye Ru.
"Yes, I believe in Young Master Ye Ru. You will definitely be able to get into the erudite class."
Su Tongyao also held Ye Ru's hand and then said.
"Hmph, how could a mere student possibly enter the erudite class? What arrogance! This uncouth wretch from a remote, insignificant place dares to compare himself to our prestigious family? How utterly laughable!"
Some of the people around Ye Ru shrugged and then laughed, while Yuan Gang also laughed at Ye Ru for overestimating himself.
At that moment, a bell rang, and then Zhang Shuling walked over from a distance, stood on the high platform, and slowly said:
"Today marks the day when Yingtian Academy welcomes new students. This enrollment will recruit a total of one thousand students from the Yanhuang Kingdom. I will now announce the list of students for the Bo Xue Class."
Zhang Shuling's calm words echoed throughout Xingzhi Square, silencing everyone present, and then all eyes turned to the high platform.
In these four academies, no matter if they are from a prominent family, a wealthy clan, or a noble family, they must restrain their arrogance. After all, these are educational institutions directly under the central government of the Yanhuang Kingdom and are directly managed by the Prime Minister!
"Brother Ye, you may be a little ignorant. Of these five classes, the erudite class not only has its own dormitory, but also receives a monthly stipend. Classes like yours, the diligent class, probably don't have this kind of treatment at all. So you shouldn't even think about becoming a phoenix on a branch."
Yuan Gang glanced at Ye Ru, seemingly intentionally, his eyes filled with undisguised pride.
"Indeed, Brother Yuan's selection for the Shensi Class this time is among the best of all the students. He truly lives up to the reputation of the Yuan family of Runan."
Some people flatter and fawn.
"A gentleman should not be arrogant or impatient. I apologize for making you all laugh. Let's support each other and strive to reach new heights! Let's encourage each other."
Yuan Gang waved his hand and laughed.
"The first one is Kong Zhixuan from the family of Confucius."
At this moment, Zhang Shuling held the list and read it aloud, which caused a stir among many people. A young man dressed in a scholar's robe walked onto the stage and respectfully clasped his hands in a fist salute to Zhang Shuling.
"This person is not bad. He knows etiquette and is worthy of being from a family of saints."
Ye Ru nodded, while Yuan Gang feigned a sigh:
"This person is one of the few prodigies from the Confucius family. The students in the erudite class are indeed very capable."
Yuan Gang muttered to himself, which drew constant compliments from many people.
Then, one name after another was read aloud, and soon the 107th name was read.
When Zhang Shuling finished reading the 107th name, she looked up at Ye Ru and a smile appeared on her lips.
"Finally, we've reached the last name. This person must be extremely powerful to be the final one. Brother Ye Ruren, you need to work harder. It would be great if you could advance to the Mingbian Class."
Yuan Gang, with a mocking smile, attacked Ye Ru, but before he could finish speaking, a faint voice from the high platform made his face freeze instantly.
"Number 108, Ye Ru!"