northernbook Chapter 152 Enrollment ends
Chapter 152 Enrollment ends
Chapter 152 Enrollment Ends
The entire place was silent, save for the chilling shout that echoed in the sky, sending shivers down everyone's spines.
Xu Zhou, in particular, was terrified. He had originally thought that Ye Ru was just a student with some talent, since the previous national champions were only slightly famous and not very useful.
But unexpectedly, Ye Ru's understanding of "The Great Learning" was able to directly trigger a response from the power of the Holy Temple, thereby summoning the sacred voice of Confucius.
"My understanding of 'The Great Learning' is only superficial, and it is vastly different from that of you gentlemen."
Ye Ru did not look at Xu Zhou, but looked at Zhang Shuling and the others.
"To achieve such a level with only a superficial understanding of the classics is not only the mark of a poetic genius, but also the mark of a master. This final round is passed."
The teacher from Yuelu Academy waved his hand, saying, "If even those who can evoke the voice of the sacred temple can't pass this test, then no one can."
Thank you, gentlemen.
Ye Ru bowed and automatically stood on the left.
Strangely, the sacred words did not dissipate; instead, they lingered around Ye Ru. Finally, the sacred words from "The Great Learning" entered the book palace directly.
"Unexpectedly, this time there are sixteen more profound meanings, making a total of thirty-four profound meanings."
Ye Ru sensed the changes within the Book Palace, then clenched his fist and murmured:
"Han Fengxian, just wait for me. The humiliation you inflicted on me in the Liuan Secret Realm will be punished once I pass the imperial examination. I will then wage war against all the scholars of Jin!"
Xu Zhou snapped out of his fear. No matter what he did, he knew he would die after the recruitment ended. But reason told him that he had to finish the recruitment, even if it meant death.
Only by strengthening the power of Yuzhang Academy can revenge be achieved.
After Ye Ru's first explanation, which amazed everyone, the answers from the remaining noble families, while pertinent, were unremarkable. In this round, one hundred out of the five hundred participants were eliminated.
"The three rounds of assessments are now complete. Please choose the academy you wish to join."
The teacher from Yuelu Academy looked serious and then said...
Upon hearing this, the four hundred people stirred up. They looked at the teachers of the four academies and then lined up in different groups. The most popular group was Yuelu Academy, followed by Qinghua Academy, and Yingtian Academy was at the very bottom.
"Brother Ye, I'll be going now. See you at the Four Academies Literary Gathering."
Kong Hexuan patted Ye Ru on the shoulder, then walked over to Qinghua Academy.
"Brother Ye, I'm going to Yuelu Academy. The atmosphere for studying there should be better."
Meng Qingyang and the others also searched for their favorite academies, but Ye Ru did not move.
Once the students had all taken their places, Ye Ru glanced at Xu Zhou.
"Ye Tongsheng, how about joining our Yuelu Academy? You can choose any classic text from all the sages, and we'll have dedicated teachers to guide you in the four arts of literature, plus a monthly stipend. What do you say?"
Once the students had all taken their places, the teacher from Yuelu Academy looked at Ye Ru and then said with a smile.
"The show is about to begin."
Chen Tianjian smiled at Li Baiyuan, who nodded with a mocking expression. Yuzhang Academy and Ye Ru had now formed a complete feud, and the students of the various aristocratic families were able to distinguish the advantages and disadvantages. Only the miscellaneous school and the strategists chose Yuzhang Academy.
After all, they were all close to the Left Prime Minister; it's good to have someone like him to rely on.
"Scholar Zhao, you are utterly shameless! You actually resort to bribery. Yuelu Academy promised you double the terms, and Qinghua Academy will personally instruct you in the classics. We can even recommend you to study at the Imperial Academy."
The teacher from Qinghua Academy extended his hand to Ye Ru and said...
This scene was the envy of many students from prestigious families. The Imperial Academy was established in the Han Dynasty. During the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, the Imperial Academy was established in the capital Chang'an, based on Dong Zhongshu's "Three Strategies on Heaven and Man" and the suggestion that "Your Majesty should establish the Imperial Academy, appoint wise teachers, and nurture scholars throughout the land."
During Wang Mang's reign, the country was in chaos, "rites and music collapsed, and classics were lost." "Scholars from all directions, cherishing books and books, fled to the forests and thickets." The Imperial Academy fell into disrepair. However, it has now risen again and its status is above that of the traditional academies.
Moreover, in the Confucian and Taoist continent, all those who entered officialdom after graduating from the Imperial Academy were officials of the fourth rank or higher.
"With such generous terms, Qinghua Academy has truly spared no expense."
Minister Li Baiyuan praised.
"Minister Wen, when you entered the academy, you didn't seem to go to the Imperial Academy, did you?"
Chen Tianjian turned his head and suddenly asked.
"No."
Li Baiyuan rolled his eyes at Chen Tianjian.
As for Xuzhou, he is still shrouded in death. The words spoken by the Confucian Temple are absolutely true to their word. He will probably be killed by the Half-Saint before he can return to Yuzhang Academy.
Zhang Shuling was also getting anxious. After all, the suppression of Yingtian Academy by the Left Prime Minister was too severe. If it weren't for the support of the Minister of Literature, the students would have already left and forgotten about it.
They didn't have any particularly impressive credentials.
"Ye Tongsheng, our Yingtian Academy is not like Qinghua Academy or Yuelu Academy, but I swear on my literary rank and academic integrity that as long as you enter Yingtian Academy, we will do everything in our power to nurture you."
Meanwhile, Wen Xiang looked at Ye Ru, his lips moving:
"Ye Tongsheng, Yingtian Academy has been suppressed far too severely by the Left Prime Minister, so I hope you will go to Yingtian Academy. Moreover, Yingtian Academy has a scholarly spirit that other academies do not possess."
Ye Ru did not agree, but instead looked at Qinghua Academy and Yuelu Academy, which undoubtedly made Wen Xiang and Zhang Shuling frown.
"I thank you both for your kind offer, but Yingtian Academy is the place of learning that I have longed for, so I choose Yingtian Academy."
Ye's words disappointed both Yuelu Academy and Qinghua Academy, but then Mr. Zhao exclaimed in praise:
"Everyone has their own aspirations, and we cannot force them. The academy is merely one way to learn the classics of the sages; one must set one's own goals in order to achieve them."
"Yes, the doors of my Qinghua Academy are always open to you."
The teacher from Qinghua Academy smiled as well.
Li Baiyuan breathed a sigh of relief and then nodded to Zhang Shuling.
"Thank you, Minister Wen."
Zhang Shuling silently recited it to himself, then beckoned Ye Ru to come over to them, and handed Ye Ru a document, saying:
"This is your admission qualification certificate. When you register at Yingtian Academy in the future, you only need to show this document."
"The student thanks Mr. Zhang."
Ye Ru took the document and then breathed a sigh of relief. He had to hurry back to Qingyun County to give the longevity fruit to Chen Jinshi, otherwise things might change if he delayed.
After a short while, Ye Ru excused himself by saying he wasn't feeling well, then asked for the reporting time and headed towards the inn where he was staying.