There was a strange silence between Xu Yun and Mai Mai.
Xu Yun felt like there was a slot stuck in his throat, and he couldn't spit it out or swallow it.
how to say
As expected of a gay man from England, even Wheat’s ideas are so gay.
But from a certain perspective, what Wheat said seems to make sense?
Thomson went to Scotland for wheat and almost lost his life. After returning to school, he turned a blind eye to Ellis, who had been his classmate for three years.
Isn't this a standard Tiansheng versus Qingmei drama?
Ahem, think too far, think too far.
Then Xu Yun took a deep breath, straightened his expression, and said to Xiaomai:
"Mr. Maxwell, I need to remind you that Senior Ellis is obviously also a competitor for the President of the Student Union."
"You and I are wrong. It should be said that it's just you. The bond between you and Mr. Thomson has been analyzed before, and it can be regarded as a fatal weakness."
"So in the future, you must be more careful with Ellis. Ellis is not Alice. He gets too close and has no book to read."
Xiaomai subconsciously glanced towards the entrance of the classroom and nodded thoughtfully.
Mentioned before.
The president of Cambridge University's Student Union has great power and can be said to dominate the campus, but the risks during the election campaign are also high.
Candidates who lose the election will immediately drop out of school, leaving an indelible stain on their files that will last their entire lives.
In other words.
Cambridge students who have the courage to run for president of the Student Union should have some special connections or trump cards.
So once Ellis takes action against wheat, this honest kid from the Scottish countryside may not be able to survive it.
Xu Yun even had a suspicion that the core scoring item in this student federation president election was the defense of Wheat, the halo of being a student with reduced fees.
If the wheat can be pulled down from the clouds, Ellis will have a high rating among the senior management of Cambridge, and there is a high probability that he will become the president of the Student Union.
On the contrary, Thomson takes over.
After all, the University of Cambridge has more than ten colleges, and they have a high degree of autonomy from each other. Not everyone is willing to let wheat grow up.
Xu Yun is more inclined to the top management and is at a more delicate balance point of the game. Both sides are waiting for the curtain to rise after the semester starts.
And just when Xu Yun was talking to Xiaomai.
At the teacher's entrance, another "acquaintance" of Xu Yun walked in:
Aveline Askew.
This blond girl is still the same as when we met, holding a heavy book in her signature style, exuding a strong literary atmosphere.
Her tranquil expression was like a puddle of autumn water, making it difficult to associate her with that naughty kid Lilani.
The number of female students currently admitted to Cambridge University is limited, and 90% of the entire classroom is made up of older men, who look like Xu Yun's readership group in his previous life.
In addition, Aveline's appearance was outstanding, so whether it was an illusion or not, Xu Yun always felt that with the appearance of this girl, the voices in the classroom seemed to become quieter.
At this time, Aveline had no companions with her. After entering the classroom, she glanced around a few times and soon spotted Xu Yun, who stood out among a bunch of Europeans.
Then she walked to Xu Yun and Xiaomai holding the book, and nodded to Xu Yun and Xiaomai:
"Maxwell, Luo Feng, good morning."
"Hello, senior/classmate Aveline."
Mai Mai and Xu Yun also greeted her at the same time, and then Xu Yun asked curiously:
"Classmate Aveline, are you attending the student union department or are you?"
Aveline raised her eyelids and glanced at him, tucked a strand of hair hanging down behind her ear, and replied:
"There is no attendance requirement from the Ministry of Internal Affairs today. Of course I am here to attend the opening ceremony. I am entering the first year of graduate school this year."
"Unlike other colleges, the four Cambridge Divinity Schools, including Trinity College, hold opening ceremonies together every year. Why do you think the venue for the ceremony is arranged in such a big place?"
Xu Yun was stunned for a moment, and then he came to his senses:
Yes.
I almost forgot, Aveline is also a first-year graduate student like me.
Then he suddenly thought of something and said to Aveline:
"Classmate Aveline, so the four people at the entrance of the classroom are all students from four seminaries?"
Aveline nodded:
"That's right."
Xu Yun suddenly felt enlightened.
No wonder you see people from four schools at the entrance. It turns out that everyone is attending the opening ceremony together?
Many colleges at Cambridge University have established theology majors, but in 1850, there were only four that could really be called theological colleges:
Trinity College, St. Peter's College, Jesus College and Immanuel College.
As for another Christian college that sounds a lot like a seminary, it is actually a humanities college with a very high academic level.
For example, Deng Yaping, who is well-known in the table tennis world, obtained her doctorate in land economics from Christ College.
Of course.
Although the name of the seminary has a strong religious character, it seems to have countless dogmas, and it seems that you have to read the Bible and pray day and night.
But in fact.
Regardless of coursework or daily life, the seminary is not particularly sectarian.
In fact, it is not the students who are subject to the requirements of sectarian regulations in the seminary, but the teachers. If you want to be a professor in a seminary, you must obtain the priesthood.
For example, with the famous Kai Lai.
In 1839, he entered Trinity College, Cambridge, and served as an intern professor for three years after graduation. When he became a full-time professor, he was forced to go to London and became a lawyer because he was not a believer.
It was not until the school regulations changed in 1863 that he was officially hired as Sadler Professor at Cambridge.
That's why.
Only an Easterner like Xu Yun, who had no basis in faith at first sight, was allowed to study in the hospital.
Otherwise, in the face of religious precepts, forget about Maverick’s autographed letter.
Even if you resurrect the calf, you won't be able to break the rules. Whoever fails will die.
Then Xu Yun looked at Aveline, his 'creditor', hesitated for a moment, and asked:
"Classmate Aveline, do you know the senior named Ellis at the door?"
When Aveline heard this, a strange expression appeared on her face:
"You mean Frederick Agar Ellis?"
Xu Yun nodded:
"That's right."
Aveline was silent for a moment and said:
"I know him. He is a very outstanding senior of Trinity College. He and Senior Thomson have won the first and second place in the mathematics department of Trinity College in the past few years."
"Their relationship was relatively harmonious at first, but since the person that Senior Ellis liked confessed his love to Senior Thomson, the two have become somewhat incompatible."
"For example, this time Senior Thomson just announced that he would run for President of the Student Union, and Senior Ellis signed up the next day, showing a determined attitude."
Xu Yun:
""
Good guy.
Love triangle.
It’s so clichéd that it couldn’t be more clichéd, but it’s also so reasonable that it couldn’t be more reasonable.
In reality, there are countless cases where love triangles lead to antagonism. Xu Yun has many such examples around him, and even almost killed someone.
Xiaomai on the side thought of something and asked with some gossip:
"By the way, Senior Sister Aveline, did Mr. Thomson accept that person's confession later?"
Aveline quickly gave an expected answer:
"No, Senior Thomson rejected him."
Xu Yun nodded subconsciously, but suddenly paused as his head shook, and he noticed a word from Aveline's mouth:
"Wait a minute, classmate Aveline, you said Senior Thomson rejected him?"
Aveline spread her hands innocently:
"Yes, that's Senior Ellis's roommate, and he was also the third best in the mathematics department for a long time." (Note: True story)
Xu Yun glanced at Xiaomai and twitched the corner of his mouth:
""
Why does it feel like this is even more outrageous than Wheat’s imagination?
And at the same time, the corners of Xu Yun's mouth twitched.
There was another movement at the entrance of the classroom.
After a while.
More than ten people came bustling outside the door.
And unlike the young faces of the students, the newcomers are quite young, at least thirty years old.
Have a solemn expression and dress appropriately.
Two of them are Xu Yun’s acquaintances:
William Whewell, the dean of Trinity College, and his cheap tutor Stokes.
It is clear.
The main leaders and professors of the four seminaries arrived.
In addition, Xu Yun also noticed that the classification of this group of people was quite distinct, and they were divided into four echelons:
Stokes and some other younger professors followed last.
In front of them are some veteran professors or school leaders who are in their fifties or sixties and have very high qualifications at first glance.
The second echelon consists of four young old men represented by William Whewell, who are, not surprisingly, the deans or executive deans of the four seminaries.
As for the first echelon?
only one person.
This is a middle-aged man about the same age as Stokes. He has a beard on his upper lip and his brown hair is combed to every detail.
Wearing a lord's dress, he looks majestic and elegant.
no doubt.
This person must be
The then Chancellor of Cambridge University, husband of Queen Victoria, and the most famous uncrowned king in British history
Francis Albert Augustus Charles Emmanuel.
As these college leaders entered.
The entire lecture theater suddenly fell silent, and the atmosphere became visibly solemn.
At the same time, Xu Yun also discovered.
While he was chatting with Aveline, quite a part of the classroom was already filled with students.
Taking a quick look around, the number of people should be around 350.
Just like that, about ten minutes passed.
After the leaders took their seats in the first row, William Whewell walked to the podium, picked up the bell on the table and shook it:
"Classmates, please be quiet!"
The crisp ringtone, accompanied by the rich voice, quickly spread throughout the classroom.
"Um?"
Listening to the clear male voice coming from his ears, Xu Yun let out a light sigh.
I looked around a few times.
as expected.
He found several large tanks filled with water at the four corners of the classroom, and some hollow copper cans placed at certain intervals behind the podium.
This was a relatively primitive but effective means of amplification before the appearance of loudspeakers, which relied on sound wave resonance to achieve amplification effects within a small area.
However, compared to the West, this method was actually more common in ancient China.
A few seconds later.
William Whewell put down the bell, coughed slightly, and said:
"Hello to all the geniuses from all over the world, I am William Whewell, the dean of Trinity College and the speaker at today's opening ceremony."
The audience soon burst into applause.
After the applause disappears.
William Whewell looked around, nodded to everyone, and continued:
“This year, Cambridge University’s four theological schools have admitted a total of 374 new students.
"There are 223 undergraduate students with an average age of 17.4 years old, and 151 graduate students with an average age of 24 years old."
"These 374 people come from 87 towns in the UK and 11 countries around the world, and more than 11% of the new students are international students."
"Nearly 59% of you are the first in your family to graduate or graduate, and nine of you are veterans. On behalf of the University of Cambridge, I welcome you!"
“Cambridge University, as its motto says, is the place of enlightenment, the source of knowledge, and the most profound palace of truth in the world.”
"Cambridge University has produced countless well-known alumni, such as the greatest scientist Isaac Newton, the art master Byron who created an era, and the number of novice fishermen who will be updated by 30,000 next time, etc."
"We believe you will find your way and your friends. Rest assured, Cambridge will change you, and in turn, you will change us all."
William Whewell is indeed one of the philosophers who can establish a sect at the moment, and his preparation for speaking is impeccable.
Even Xu Yun, a time traveler from later generations, was listening with great interest and did not feel bored at all.
With William Whewell's speech, the atmosphere of the entire ceremony gradually reached a climax.
"Every student here is a unique genius. Your growth may even be related to the direction of human history. Therefore, in terms of teachers, the school will naturally do its best to allocate the best."
Finish this sentence.
William Whewell adjusted his position.
Like an auctioneer, he straightened his left hand, flattened his palm and said to the audience:
"So please allow me to take some time to introduce to you the strongest leadership and teaching lineups of our four colleges."
After speaking, he took a deep breath and his voice suddenly rose a little higher:
"The first thing I want to introduce is our spiritual pillar, the president of the University of Cambridge, the respected Prince Albert!"
The words just fell.
Prince Albert, who was sitting in the first row, stood up, put his right hand on his chest, and nodded to the students.
Bang bang bang!
The audience immediately burst into warm applause and cheers, and some even shed tears in excitement.
The time when Prince Albert took real power was around 1845. This timeline has not yet exploded, and the public's vision still remains in the UK or Europe.
Therefore, Albert's attention in the UK is higher than in the original history.
At the same time, in the eyes of these college students who have just entered the ivory tower, the love between Albert and Victoria is basically no different from a fairy tale. In concept, it is almost equivalent to Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai in the East.
in this case.
Nine out of ten students are fans of Prince Albert, and the remaining one is secretly in love with Queen Victoria.
There are several girls’ expressions
How can I put it, Xu Yun even doubted whether Albert was a self-propelled aphrodisiac in human form.
If those idiot fans in future generations have the opportunity to visit Fanfan in prison, the picture they will show may be like this.
After Prince Albert takes his seat.
William Whewell stretched out his hand and pressed it down again, signaling everyone to quiet down.
Then he continued to introduce:
"The second person I want to introduce to you is the current dean of Immanuel College, Mr. Abu Teldorek!"
Compared to Prince Albert, the applause this time was obviously much sparser.
The largest area is on the right side of Xu Yun, which should be the area of Yin Manuel College.
William Whewell's expression remained unchanged as he continued to introduce other leaders:
"Milton Sierra President of Jesus College"
"Drizzt Hope, Head of Peter's Academy"
"Harvey Badge, Dean of Academic Affairs"
There were no acquaintances with Xu Yun among the college leaders. The only thing that surprised him was one thing:
Drizzt Hope, who should have been dismissed in 1847, is still in office.
be honest.
This person can be regarded as a relatively rare upright person in this era.
Like Wheat, he once strongly opposed the invasion of China, but the reason for his opposition was a bit more special.
Drizzt Hope is a standard devout believer, the kind who is consistent in appearance and deeds:
He believed that invading China was an extremely inferior and unethical approach, and he would inevitably be judged after his death.
Therefore, he erased all Peter College students who had participated in Yiwu from their student status, and made it clear that students from Peter College were not allowed to participate in any aggressive actions.
In the end, this brother lasted less than a year and was dismissed.
Therefore, his actions may be more subtle to evaluate.
You may not say how friendly he is to China. After all, his starting point is based on his own religious beliefs.
If the target of the invasion was another country, he would do the same thing.
If we really define it, international friends may not even be considered.
But putting aside the political definition, the word integrity is obviously still qualified.
This can be considered one of the complexities of religion.
No matter which sect in China or the West, if one can truly believe in it to such an extremely pious level, there is no harm in it.
But there are really too few of these people. Nowadays, most of them are just half-empty people who go about their business under the skin.
His eyes returned to reality.
The leaders of the four colleges are generally civilian personnel, so it is normal that Xu Yun does not know them well.
But when William Whewell introduced the professor, something unexpected happened to Xu Yun