Taiyang Academy is located at the northern end of the inner city of Ruiguang's capital. A man-made water channel passes through the middle of the academy. Stone pillars support the magnificent roof. The outer walls are simple and flat without much decoration.
Like most buildings on the inner city platform, the Academy was built and expanded on the basis of the original ancient temple. Many places still maintain the original layout, so it looks grand and tall and covers a vast area.
The people staying in the Academy Square at this moment are all the students who came to study this year. They are all dressed in Tianxia clothes and full of energy.
Those who can enter the Taiyang Academy, whether they are studying or serving as officials, will definitely be able to join the upper echelons of the Protectorate in the future, and judging from past traditions, these two statuses can be converted at any time.
It's just that these students can't go in yet and can only stay outside.
According to the rules of Taiyang Academy, the enrollees will arrive on the first day of the week and have to wait quietly in the corner. Only then will the palace door be opened and the documents will be verified.
It is said that this is the rule set by the first emperor Jijiu. It is said that it is to hone the students' character and perseverance and make them have a reverence for learning.
It's just that in the early years, the climate in the capital of Ruiguang was harsh, with drought and little rain, so this might have been useful. But now that the climate is mild and spring-like all year round, the effect is very limited.
But the rules are the rules, and they have been like this for a hundred years. Even if it is just a formality, no exception can be made.
Zheng Yu stood under a pillar. He was only fifteen years old. He had a delicate appearance and was not tall. He looked a little sickly, as if a slightly stronger wind could blow him down.
The old butler took out a kettle, held it in both hands and handed it over, "Young Master, come here, have a drink of water."
Zheng Yu looked around with some embarrassment and said, "Uncle Gu, don't treat me like a child. You see, everyone doesn't drink..."
Uncle Gu insisted: "Young Master has always been in poor health. When I came out, my wife told me to take good care of you."
Zheng Yu couldn't resist, so he had to take it and take a sip, and immediately handed it back to the old housekeeper. Then he said seriously: "Uncle Gu, there is a clear law in the capital that no one has any dignity or inferiority, and everyone is treated equally. Uncle Gu can't say "Uncle Gu" in front of others in the future.
Servant."
Uncle Gu smiled and said, "Young Master, I will listen to you."
Zheng Yu was very happy to see that he had been persuaded by him. He saw two students standing not far from him and whispered: "Uncle Gu, is there any clean water? Send some to those two students.
"
"Whatever is old is that which has never been drunk."
Uncle Gu took out two porcelain cups, wiped them clean, and each poured a glass of water for the two students. The two wanted to refuse at first, but Uncle Gu was so sophisticated that after a few words they had to drink.
After that, they all came to Zheng Yu to express their thanks.
Zheng Yu told each other their names and places of origin. One of the two was named Wang Bo and the other was Yu Mingyang. They were both students who came back to school for the first time. Because they were both from Tianxia and of similar age and background, they chatted for a while.
Arrived at a place.
Naturally, energetic young people don't like to talk about boring studies, and the topic quickly turns to recent interesting news.
"Boss, can you go see the strange spiritual things at the port yesterday?"
Wang Bo had a somewhat exaggerated temperament, and he gestured with excitement, "I heard that the Dayao salamander is thirty feet long including head and tail. It can barely even be moved on the pier."
Yu Mingyang curled his lips and said: "I also went to see it. The body of the strange thing is about ten feet, and part of it is a tail, but it is still big."
Wang Bo was unconvinced and said: "No way!"
Yu Mingyang was too lazy to argue with him.
Zheng Yu showed a curious look and said: "Brother Wang, who captured this monster that is so big? The Divine Lieutenant Army?"
Wang Bo originally wanted to continue the discussion with Yu Yangming, but when he heard this, his attention was immediately diverted, and he said proudly: "You are wrong about this. I heard that the person who killed Yaoxiao was the same age as us.
Pretty much the same, and he’s also a student coming to study!”
Yu Mingyang said unexpectedly: "Really?"
Wang Bo was dissatisfied and said, "Can I still lie to you? I am a good friend of a Miaobi from Hanmo Newspaper. He told me privately. This must be correct."
Yu Mingyang was now familiar with Wang Bo's speaking style, and knew that he had probably exaggerated his relationship with the wonderful writer at Hanmo Newspaper, but the fact itself might be true.
Zheng Yu exclaimed: "It's really amazing."
Wang Bo looked around and said mysteriously: "There are rumors that this person may not be an ordinary person, but has miraculous powers like the Shenwei Army... Two senior students, in fact, we only need to enter the school this time
Palace, as long as you go to a certain realm, you might be able to have such abilities...
Zheng Yu thought for a while and said, "Xuexiong Wang can't tell you exactly..." When he said this, he wrote two words in the air with his hand.
Wang Bo nodded repeatedly and said: "Yes, that's right there. Let me tell you, I have a close friend right there... eh!"
Before he finished speaking, he suddenly turned around and looked. The two of them were also surprised. Following his gaze, they saw a man in a cloak walking up. His face was covered by the shadow of the hood and could not be seen clearly. However, from walking,
Judging from his pace, he was obviously educated in Tianxia etiquette and must be a young student like them.
Wang Bo was happy, and then he pretended to be regretful and said: "Ah, we are almost in the corner. This person just came now, I am afraid that he will not be able to enter the academy this year."
Zheng Yu said: "Perhaps this senior student is in some difficulty or delayed by something."
Yu Mingyang said nothing.
The students in the square also stopped talking one after another, and looked over one by one, with pity, disdain, and gloating in their eyes.
In order to enter school smoothly, they all came early and waited until now. Although they did not feel tired, they finally had the right attitude.
This person dares to ignore the rules of the academy. He has only arrived now. He may not have any chance of enrolling this year.
Then they saw this man walking straight across the square towards the Academy Gate without stopping, and everyone looked like they were watching a good show.
Wang Bo covered the sunlight above with one hand, stood on tiptoe and looked at it, excitedly saying: "It looks like I'm looking for Xu Ling, but how can Xu Ling be so accommodating?"
Zhang Yu walked up the steps of the first-level superiors. When he reached the platform, he looked up and saw a middle-aged academic commander in black dark clothes and a Wei Liang crown looking at him solemnly. Behind him were two tightly closed doors.
The closed school gate.
He stopped here, stretched out his hand to take off his hat, straightened his body, clasped his hands together and said, "This scholar is polite."
The moment the student saw his face, he doubted that the immortal in the painting was here, and was startled for a moment. Then he tried his best to keep a straight face and said: "Young Master, if you are a student, you are too late."
, it is impossible to enroll in school this year. There is no luck in studying. Come back next year!"
Zhang Yu took out a famous letter from his sleeve, clasped the two sides with his thumbs, and under the surprised gaze of the scholar, handed it over with an impeccable and upright posture, and said in a serious voice: "Student Zhang Yu, I admire Taiyang now."
I would like to recommend myself to you."
His voice was sonorous, clear and high-pitched, and could be clearly heard throughout the square, causing an uproar below.
"Self-recommendation, actually self-recommendation!" Wang Bo looked extremely excited. While shouting excitedly, he hit Yu Mingyang hard, who frowned and rubbed his shoulders.
Zheng Yu looked at Zhang Yu's back with a look of envy and admiration, feeling that this man was really courageous.
Yes, if students want to study in Taiyang Academy, they need to pass the exam through normal channels, but besides that, there is another way.
That’s self-recommendation!
If you think you have enough knowledge, you can go directly to the Academy and communicate with the teachers and teachers in the Academy through oral defense, argumentation, or lectures. In short, as long as you get the examination from the Academy,
Then you can become a member of the Academy.
And once he succeeds, he will not be an ordinary academic scholar, but will most likely be a teacher with a higher status.
But this kind of behavior is rarely used by people, because it is much easier and more convenient to follow the right path, and the door-to-door discussion has the meaning of exchanging knowledge. If you just come in like this, doesn't it mean that the teachers and teachers in charge of the examination have admitted it in disguise?
Am I not as knowledgeable as you?
Not only does this involve personal reputation, it has even risen to the reputation of the academy. Therefore, this road is extremely difficult to walk. In the past hundred years, there were only a handful of people who could succeed.
The most important thing is that the decision-making power is in the hands of the academy. Even if you are really knowledgeable, the academy may not let you pass in order to maintain its reputation, so the difficulty can be imagined.
Xue Ling looked at Zhang Yu with a stern expression at this time. He didn't think that Zhang Yu could have any knowledge at such a young age, but there was an extremely strong self-confidence in the other person's voice. Even he was infected, and he couldn't help but feel something in his heart.
Some vacillations.
As if to give himself a buffer, he did not accept the invitation. Instead, he took a breath, walked to the steps, and sternly scolded the people below: "Quiet, this is a place where academics and scholars are governed. If you dare to make any noise, remove the books and delete the papers."
Student status!”
These words were like pouring a ladle of cold water into a boiling cauldron, and the voices in the audience suddenly stopped. Everyone looked up with wide eyes, as if to see clearly in which direction this matter would develop.
When Xue Ling turned around, he felt that his judgment had returned. He said coldly to Zhang Yu Leng: "Young man, go back. Taiyang Academy is not the place you should be, and don't try to take shortcuts.
"
Zhang Yu took time to calm down and said: "If the academic order refuses to accept the letter of recommendation, the student can wait here until the gate of the academy opens. If the academy is still not allowed to enter, then the student will go to the Yamen of the Governor's Office and hold a jade mallet.
Bang the drum, let’s ask Taiyang Academy whether the rules set by itself should be followed or not?”
When Xueling heard this, his expression changed several times, and he realized that Zhang Yu was definitely prepared, and although the latter's voice at the moment was neither high nor low, he had an aura of never giving up until he succeeded.
Let him dare not believe it.
He was silent for a long time, and without saying a word for the last time, he brought the self-recommendation card and waved his hand towards the high gate in front of the door. Amidst the rumble, the two heavy stone doors carved with symmetrical cicada wing patterns slowly opened.
Zhang Yu looked at the avenue of the academy that was open in front of him, clasped his hands in front of the academic order, and then, under the gaze of many students on the square, he stepped forward and entered boldly.
