Everyone was astonished when they saw this group of people. Not only were these people strong and tough, but their faces were full of weather, their eyes were cold, as if they had endless killing intent, and the whole air was suddenly stagnant.
The four talented men looked at each other in shock. The arrival of Wei Zhongxian and the Donglin Party members just now had made them unexpected. Now that people from the army came, they were even more stunned.
Lin Ping'an naturally didn't recognize these people, and couldn't help but feel strange in his heart. He didn't know which god had arrived.
But he saw the man on the horse turned over and dismounted. He was extremely agile. He stepped forward in a few steps and came to Lin Ping'an. He bowed and saluted:
"The last general, Zhao Zhihuan, is here to congratulate the opening ceremony of Zhulin Academy on the orders of Master Sun Chengzong!"
After saying this, he waved behind him.
A soldier unhooked a package from his horse and held it in both hands before delivering it to Lin Ping'an.
Zhao Zhihuan said to Lin Pingan: "Liaodong is bitterly cold and the conditions are harsh. This is a mere gift from Mr. Sun Chengzong to Dean Lin. I hope you will accept it!"
As he spoke, he unwrapped the package, only to find a pair of armor shining with metallic light.
Looking at this armor, everyone was dumbfounded, even dumbfounded.
I've heard of giving gifts of gold, silver, jewelry, mansions, jade, and even beauties, but I've never heard of giving gifts of armor. This gift is really interesting.
Lin Ping'an took the armor with both hands and felt it was very heavy. His hands couldn't stop sinking and he almost dropped the armor to the ground.
A hint of imperceptible ridicule flashed in Zhao Zhihuan's eyes. He had been wondering along the way. Sun Chengzong, the general in charge of Liaodong affairs, could be said to have many things to do every day, so how could he have such a mind.
When he saw Lin Pingan, the strangeness in his heart turned into surprise.
Lin Pingan is too young!
In Zhao Zhihuan's eyes, he is simply a child.
How could such a child be worthy of Master Sun Chengzong sending him gifts from the border thousands of miles away?
This really made him confused.
Lin Ping'an was very moved. Liaodong was not far away from here, Zhao Zhihuan and others had weathered faces, and they had obviously traveled all the way. This feeling alone was really moving.
Jiang Xingzhou was also very surprised. He could not understand Lin Ping'an at all now. It was incredible that the opening ceremony of a small academy attracted people from the military.
He couldn't think about it carefully at this time, so he hurriedly said to Zhao Zhihuan and others:
"Generals, you have worked hard all the way. Please come to the academy and have a sip of hot tea."
After saying this, he waved his hand and ordered his disciples to lead several generals in.
At this time, the entire Zhulin Academy was buzzing with people. The disciples were gathering in the backyard, and the arriving guests were drinking tea and chatting in the large living room in the middle courtyard. Lin Pingan and others looked at the sky and felt that no more guests would come. Then he was ready to return and enter the academy.
At this moment, the clear sound of horse hooves came from the path outside the academy. Yan Xiaoxiao, wearing black clothes with a big golden lantern embroidered on her chest, came slowly on horseback.
Beside her was a black carriage, and the driver was also dressed in black, with a large golden lantern on his chest.
Lin Ping'an turned around and saw clearly the man in black driving the carriage. A hint of surprise suddenly appeared on his face. He almost ran towards the carriage and shouted loudly:
"Old Shen, how could it be you?"
That's right, the driver was none other than Shen Laicai from Shengjing City in the past, and Xuanwu Nangong City from Night Watch.
Nangong Cheng smiled at Lin Pingan, jumped out of the carriage very neatly, and opened the door.
A hand reached out and held Nangong Cheng's shoulder, and then an old man's face appeared in front of everyone.
This face seemed to have been weathered by years, with some wrinkles, but the eyes were as deep as the sea.
The old man got out of the carriage, shook his arms comfortably, looked around the academy, and couldn't help but admired:
"This is indeed a good place. The air is fresh and the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant. It's much more comfortable than my greenhouse."
The four great talents have vaguely guessed the origin of this old man, but they are not sure.
Because this old man is so famous, as a citizen of the Ming Dynasty, almost everyone knows him. He is full of countless legends and blood, each of which can be talked about and made the Ming Dynasty proud. .
It wasn't until they heard the word "flower room" in the old man's mouth that the four talented men finally confirmed that the old man in front of them turned out to be the famous Hua Fangfang!
The four people suddenly became excited, their bodies couldn't help but tremble slightly, and their eyes looking at the old man were full of reverence.
Lin Pingan naturally knew the identity of the old man in front of him. He stepped forward, stretched out his hand to hold Hua Fangfang, and said with a smile:
"If you like it, old man, I will build you a garden here. Then pushing you around every day, won't you be happier than staying in that flower house every day?"
Hua Fangfang laughed loudly and said:
"This is indeed a good idea. It would be even better if I have a few children with me."
After saying this, he blinked at Lin Pingan, patted Lin Pingan on the shoulder, pursed his lips in the direction of Yan Xiaoxiao, and whispered:
"Little guy, don't keep me waiting for too long."
Hua Fangfang looked very mysterious when she said this, as if she was trying her best to lower her voice for fear that others would hear her.
But the mysterious thing is that everyone present heard it clearly, and it felt like the voice was ringing in their own ears.
Yan Xiaoxiao's face turned red. She didn't expect Hua Fangfang to be disrespectful and make fun of herself in front of so many people.
Lin Ping'an showed an awkward yet polite smile. He glanced at Yan Xiaoxiao, but saw that the latter's face was flushed and she had a little girl-like expression on her face. When Lin Ping'an looked at him, He couldn't help but glared back fiercely.
Lin Pingan shrank his neck. Since His Majesty the Emperor granted her the marriage, he had only seen Yan Xiaoxiao once in the Night Watch Building that day. When he saw her again now, he suddenly felt a little awkward.
"Sister Xiaoxiao."
He said hello to Yan Xiaoxiao, but Yan Xiaoxiao's face was expressionless, as if she didn't know him.
Lin Pingan was embarrassed again and could only ask Nangong Cheng:
"Old Shen, why didn't you come find me when you returned to the capital?"
Nangong Cheng smiled and said, "I just returned to the capital three days ago, isn't this the time?"
The two people, one on the left and the other on the right, supported Hua Fangfang and walked into the academy. Yan Xiaoxiao turned over and dismounted, and followed the three of them without saying a word.
The four talented men looked at the scene in front of them and couldn't help but chuckle in their hearts.
They naturally knew that the girl in front of them was Zhuque Yan Xiaoxiao, whom His Majesty granted marriage, and they also naturally knew the condition Yan Xiaoxiao proposed.
"It seems that our Dean Xiaolin is having a hard time!"
Wei Wuya sighed in his heart: "Looking at this, let alone having a child, even getting married is probably a bit uncertain."
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In the living room in the courtyard.
Wei Zhongxian was drinking tea, surrounded by a group of disciples and disciples. Yang Lian and others were also drinking tea and chatting. The two groups were clearly distinct, and no one paid attention to the other.
The night watchmen in black clothes gathered together. Lei Zhen, Mu Chi, and Wen Mo looked at each other and seemed to be holding their breath.
Nowadays, Lin Ping'an is a piece of cake in their eyes. Everyone wants to include him in their own place, but the report gets stuck as soon as the flowers are put there.
"Don't bother me with such trivial matters."
These are Hua Fangfang's original words. The implication is that each of you can go wherever he wants based on his own abilities.
So the three of them were holding their breath and wanted to grab people as soon as the academy's opening ceremony was over.
Lei Zhen and Mu Chi were both people with explosive personalities. They were on pins and needles and couldn't stop muttering in their hearts, why hasn't the opening ceremony started yet?
At this moment, the two people saw Lin Ping'an supporting an old man slowly walking in from outside. They immediately opened their mouths and stood up hurriedly.
The whole living room in the courtyard was talking and laughing, but at this moment it suddenly became quiet, and everyone's eyes were focused on the old man.
"Dean Flower!"
Some people shouted, and Wei Zhongxian stepped forward and laughed:
"Master Dean, if I had known you were coming, our family would have come to pick you up."
Since he went to the flower house last time, he had a great conversation with this legendary figure, so naturally he spoke a little casually at this moment.
Yang Lian and others also stood up in a hurry and bowed to Hua Fangfang.
In their hearts, Hua Fangfang not only holds the night watchman in his hand, but also holds the Imperial Academy's sacrificial wine. It seems that he belongs to his own faction.
"Excuse me, I'm just here to see this little guy."
Hua Fangfang raised her hands to everyone, and then pointed to Lin Ping'an beside her.
The night watchmen have never been involved in political affairs, and Hua Fangfang rarely appears in the public eye. If there is no reasonable reason for coming here today, I am afraid it will arouse countless imaginations of everyone.
Everyone looked at Yan Xiaoxiao standing behind Hua Fang and felt relieved.
"Yes, my father-in-law came to see his son-in-law. This reason is reasonable."
So everyone looked at Lin Pingan with an added layer of meaning. They all said that Yan Xiaoxiao was unwilling to marry Lin Pingan, but now seeing Hua Fangfang's attitude, the matter was almost inseparable.
At this time, a disciple walked up to Jiang Xingzhou and whispered a few words. The latter nodded and said loudly to everyone:
"The auspicious time has arrived. Please move to the backyard. The opening ceremony will be held soon!"
In the backyard, the students had already stood in a square formation. The square formation was a temporary high platform. At this moment, when the students saw the people coming out of the central courtyard, they immediately stopped talking, and the backyard was quiet. .
Jiang Xingzhou walked to the stage and said loudly to the audience:
"Today is the opening ceremony of our Zhulin Academy. Before that, I have some good news to announce to you."
After saying this, he cleared his throat and shouted with all his strength:
"Your Majesty has decreed that Zhulin Academy is a subordinate institution of the Imperial Academy of the Ming Dynasty. All students who study in our Zhulin Academy can be admitted on a merit-based basis every year. Fifty students will be selected to study in the Imperial Academy. The important thing is that they do not need to pass the assessment of supervisory students and tribute students."
Upon hearing these words, the whole backyard was silent at first, and then burst into a burst of overwhelming joy.
This news was so exciting that it immediately caused a sensation. Every student could not hide their excitement on their faces and started talking about it.
"Did you hear that? Fifty people, we are at the right place this time."
"Yes, especially since we don't have to pass the examinations of supervisory students and tribute students, it can be said to be a big shortcut for us."
"Moreover, our academy is now a subordinate institution of the Imperial College, which is even better than Donglin Academy back then!"
"Haha, once you enter the bamboo forest, you can reach the sky!"
"..."
Jiang Xingzhou was very satisfied with the sensational effect. He took out a piece of paper from his arms, and when everyone calmed down, he started reading aloud.
This is an article about the educational purpose of Zhulin Academy, which is naturally eloquent.
After a while, he finished reading the purpose of the school and said again:
"Your Majesty has decreed that Lin Ping'an will be the first president of our Zhulin Academy. I would like to invite President Lin to come to the stage."
After saying this, he walked off the high platform, and Lin Ping'an made a gesture of invitation.
Lin Ping'an probably didn't expect that he would be asked to speak, so he couldn't help but be stunned. It wasn't until Sylvia Lin beside him poked him with his finger that he reacted.
