Of course, the premise of all this is that what Hu Yuan said is true.
"Master Hu, this is in public, do you really mean what you say?" Now even the northern scholars couldn't believe it, fearing that Hu Yuan was just trying to get away temporarily and fooled them with his words.
Specifically mentioning the public, it means that if what you, Hu Yuan, say is false, it will be despised by thousands of people.
Hu Yuan had a look of disappointment on his face, and sighed: "It's embarrassing to say that. In the past, the Imperial College always came out on top in every examination, but I didn't expect that it would fall to this level in my hands. I really feel unworthy of the emperor's kindness."
As he spoke, with an expression of tears, regret and self-blame, he bowed his head and bowed towards the imperial city.
Seeing Hu Yuan say such words and make such actions, the northern scholars looked at each other in shock and slowly began to believe Hu Yuan's words.
But there are still people who don't want to believe it and ask: "Sir Hu, since there are only 63 people in the Imperial College high school, and none of us northern scholars have high school, then where did these 300 Jinshi on the imperial list come from? Could it be? Did it fall from the sky?"
The words woke up the dreamer, and all the scholars came to their senses one after another.
Yes, if there are only sixty-three people in the Imperial High School, then where did the other two hundred people come from? Could it be that this old boy is deliberately lying to us? Don’t look at the fact that he was crying and repenting just now.
These days, as long as you are shameless, who can't do it? Some scholars pouted at this, thinking that if it were him, he could do a better job than Hu Yuan and be more convincing.
When Hu Yuan heard this person's question, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he looked at this person with keen eyesight, and even wanted to give him a reward.
This was so in line with him, as if it had been agreed upon in advance.
Hu Yuan deliberately shook his head and sighed, and said, "Don't underestimate the heroes of the world. In addition to the Imperial College, there is also an academy in this capital."
Speaking of this, Hu Yuan deliberately paused for a few breaths, then said loudly for fear that no one would hear: "I heard that there are 200 high school students in the academy this time, and they even have all the places in the first, second and second classes."
In one academy, there were only 200 high school students in one subject, and they even had all the first, second and second place students. No matter where it is placed, it is an object of envy and jealousy.
Not to mention these northern scholars, they were already jealous, but now they heard that there were so many colleges and high schools, how could they endure it, and their faces suddenly turned red as if they were being roasted by fire.
"Academy..."
Naturally, these scholars have heard of the academy's name for a long time. But no matter how famous they are, they can't stop their boiling jealousy.
"The arithmetic in the academy is pretty good..." Some people wanted to belittle the academy, but they couldn't find a better reason for a while. After holding it in for a while, they could only form this half-sentence.
In the past few years, the academy has gained reputation time and time again in the eyes of the world. By now, everyone knows that the academy is not a place where anyone can be bullied. What these scholars are good at is nothing more than self-righteous knowledge, but if they want to surpass the academy in knowledge, that is simply a fantasy.
With just one arithmetic, Han Jingyun could crush them to death with one finger and grind them into foam.
Therefore, everyone needs to think carefully before looking for trouble in the academy.
But it is impossible for these scholars to let the academy go. They were not even afraid of the Imperial Academy and came to block the door. Naturally, they would not let the academy go easily.
"But the academy has never made any achievements in the examination. Now there are 200 high school students taking part in the examination for the first time. This has almost wiped out all the people in the academy who can participate in the examination." When meeting these scholars in front of them, Hu Yuan was so disdainful that they were cowed in front of the academy's reputation, and he was also a little worried that they would not dare to go to the academy to cause trouble, so he added another fuel to the fire.
Hu Yuan's words instantly woke everyone up.
That’s right! No scholar in the academy has ever participated in the examination before, so how come they can all go to high school if they participate for the first time? This is not fraud, what is it?
Some people were shocked, bowed their hands towards Hu Yuan, and blamed themselves: "It turns out that we have wronged the Imperial College. The Imperial College was upright and did not collude with Liu Sanwu. It turns out that there was someone else who colluded with Liu Sanwu. The students are waiting for us." I apologize to you for being reckless and causing trouble to the Imperial College. In addition, I would like to express my gratitude to you for clearing up the confusion."
"I have offended the Imperial Academy, and I hope you will forgive me..." The northern scholars borrowed their donkeys from the slope and bowed to Hu Yuan.
Seeing that his goal was achieved, Hu Yuan smiled happily. He waved his hands pretending to be generous and said with a smile: "It's just a misunderstanding. How can I deserve such a gift from all the talented people? It'll be fine if the misunderstanding is resolved, my officer. Put down your words here, the door of the Imperial College will always be open to you."
"My lord is very righteous, thank you lord..."
Some people were overjoyed when they heard this and quickly bowed to Hu Yuan again, becoming much closer to Hu Yuan in an instant. If these scholars fail the exam, unless they have no choice, most of them will continue to stay in the capital and prepare for the next examination.
And if they want to stay in the capital for three years, there is no better place than the Imperial College. Not only will you not worry about "the capital is big and it's not easy to live in", you can even receive a share of the Imperial Academy's salary. Although it is not much, it is enough for them to live a decent life in the capital.
Now with Hu Yuan's words, they no longer need to be ashamed of blocking the gate of the Imperial College, and they can come confidently when the time comes.
Some northern scholars saw Hu Yuan's behavior and guessed some of his thoughts. He and Hu Yuan looked at each other meaningfully, and the two of them understood each other tacitly: "If you bring people to the academy to cause trouble, I will protect you from entering the Imperial College."
Seeing this, the man immediately raised his arms and shouted, "The academy colluded with Liu Sanwu to commit fraud. In order to let the academy's scholars go to high school, we were all deposed. This move is outraged by both people and gods. Let's go and get an explanation now."
"Go together, go together..."
In addition to the handymen, the academy also has guards. Moreover, for the safety of several princes, Lao Zhu also sent his bodyguards to guard the academy. From the perspective of strict security, the academy is obviously of a higher level than the Imperial College.
A group of scholars came to the academy gate with great momentum, but before they could start making trouble.
I saw a guard taking two big steps forward. The sword was not unsheathed. He just held the scabbard in his left hand and held it upright, and restrained everyone.
"The academy is an important place, no trespassing is allowed, anyone who comes is stopped!"
Ling Ran's voice carried a chilling sound, which reached everyone's ears and made their hearts freeze.
The hurried footsteps couldn't help but pause, causing all the scholars to suddenly become frightened.
Hu Yuan and others who followed behind and came to watch the excitement couldn't help but look a little ugly when they saw this, "Well, you guys, you didn't hesitate at all when you blocked the gate of the Imperial College." Why was it now the academy's turn that he was frightened by a soldier shouting? '
Hu Yuan didn't know whether the Imperial Academy was looked down upon by all the scholars, or whether the guards at the Imperial Academy were useless and couldn't even be stopped by a few scholars. No matter what, Hu Yuan had already made up his mind and decided to straighten out the guards at the Imperial College after returning.
"Sir, this soldier seems a bit extraordinary." A man next to Hu Yuan looked at the soldier who was standing in front of all the soldiers like a rock and said thoughtfully.
"Isn't he just a big-headed soldier? What's not simple?" Hu Yuan was not interested at all in his subordinate's blabbering words.
However, this person looked at the soldier seriously for a few more times. When he turned around and saw his superior looking at him with a somewhat dissatisfied look, he quickly bowed and apologized: "I was distracted just now. I hope you can forgive me."
"It's just a soldier, what's there to see?" Hu Yuan felt quite strange about this man's behavior, but he didn't mean to blame him.
"Your Excellency, you don't know something." After hesitating, the man explained loudly, "My father is a hunter. I have been exposed to people who have shot wild beasts since I was a child, so I am more sensitive to danger. When the soldier gave a sharp shout just now, he It feels like I have entered a bloody battlefield."
"What does this mean?" Seeing that his subordinate spoke so solemnly and even kept looking up at the soldier while speaking, Hu Yuan asked cautiously.
The subordinate raised his head and looked at his superior seriously, then lowered his head and replied solemnly: "It means that this soldier must have been on the battlefield, and he must have seen blood. He may have killed many people with his hands."
Although Hu Yuan had never seen the two armies fighting, the Ming Dynasty was a martial artist, and civilian officials were not unfamiliar with the battlefield. He still knows that those who can survive on the battlefield with all their beards and tail intact are the real elites. And it is even more rare to be able to behead people and achieve military exploits on the battlefield.
A small soldier guarding the gate, the elite is a warrior who was killed in a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. This made Hu Yuan feel humbled. The Imperial College was not so luxurious.
After thinking for a moment, Hu Yuan said reluctantly: "Han Du is the Marquis of Zhenhai after all, and he also commands the Ming Dynasty Navy. I'm afraid he brought this guard here under the guise of serving the public for his own benefit."
The subordinates did not dare to answer. The sourness in Hu Yuan's tone almost overwhelmed the people around him. It was not that he could not see it, so he could only lower his head and pretend not to know.
Hu Yuan was a little unmotivated. He looked up and saw a restaurant in front of him and said, "Let's go upstairs to have a drink and watch this great show."
Several officials quickly agreed with a smile. They couldn't let go of the opportunity to eat and drink at public funds, even if they were accompanying their superiors.
"We are scholars. You, a little guard, dare to block our way?" A scholar slowly recovered and shouted with an expression of anger.
The guard's eyes were calm and he ignored the scholar's words and repeated what he meant, "In the important place of the academy, any trespassers will be killed without mercy!"
Now, even these scholars felt the bloodshed in the guard's words and did not dare to make another mistake. But they won't just retreat, aren't they just unable to break into the academy?
Well, they are blocking the door here. Do you want to see if the people in the academy are going to be cowards and let them curse here?
