The next morning was cloudy and breezy.
On the streets of Chang'an City, there were several pairs of young scholars walking together in twos and threes. It seemed that they were preparing to go out to the city for fun.
It’s not that they must be students of the Imperial College, because besides the Imperial College, there are many other official schools in Chang’an City, such as Chongwen Hall, Hongwen Hall, Sitiantai (for astronomy students), Imperial Medical Department (for medical students), and Imperial College. Temple (study veterinary medicine) and so on.
This is in the capital Chang'an. If it is local, there are also local official schools. For example, there are government schools in each prefecture, state schools in each state, county schools in each county, and town schools within the counties. The official education system during the Sui and Tang Dynasties was still very complete. Of course, the rulers' ability to tolerate culture at this time was unmatched by the Ming and Qing Dynasties, especially during the Zhenguan period. This was one of the reasons why Li Zexuan dared to make such a leap and proposed engineering studies. .
"Eh~? Mingde, look~! Yanhuang Academy is recruiting students~?"
"Yanhuang Academy~? What kind of academy is this~? Why have you never heard of it~?"
There were two scholars holding the newspapers they had just bought and talking as they walked.
"Ming De, haven't you left Chang'an City recently~? There has been such a big commotion on Yunshan Mountain in the eastern suburbs recently, and you don't know about it~?"
The tall scholar asked doubtfully.
The shorter scholar said awkwardly: "Uh~! The weather has been too hot recently, and I haven't really been out. Brother Zheng, please tell me what's happening on Yunshan Mountain~? What does this have to do with Yanhuang Academy~?"
"Oh, you haven't heard of Yanhuang Academy. You've always heard of Mr. Li from Yonglefang, right~? He is the one who runs Yanhuang Academy. The academy is located in Yunshan. In the past month, hundreds of skilled craftsmen have gathered there. We worked with tens of thousands of people just to build Yanhuang Academy. It is said that Li County man spent two to three hundred thousand yuan on this academy alone~!"
The tall scholar was obviously an insider and a talkative person, so he kept talking endlessly about this explanation.
"Of course I've heard of the boy from Li County, but what's the future of this academy~? Will anyone be willing to go~?"
"Haha~! Mingde, what you said is wrong~! Yanhuang Academy is not an ordinary academy. The dean of this academy is the current Holy Emperor. And Li Xiannan was previously the director of the Imperial Academy, so he is very likely to become the Imperial Academy. The person who sacrifices wine has nothing to say about his knowledge and abilities. You don’t know how many scholars in the world want to be his disciple~!”
The shorter scholar was obviously surprised. He said in disbelief: "What~? The current Holy Master is actually the dean of Yanhuang Academy~? How is this possible~?"
The tall scholar sneered: "How is it impossible~? Many people already know about this, and it's not a secret~? But aside from that, the so-called engineering studies of the Li County man are quite desirable. ~!"
"Brother Zheng said that, do you also want to go to Yanhuang Academy~?"
"Haha~! Let's not talk about this for now. Let's go to the city gate quickly, otherwise Brother Shangguan and the others will be waiting in a hurry~!"
After saying this, the tall scholar shook his folding fan and walked forward first.
The shorter scholar frowned, and then said to the book boy next to him: "Go buy me a newspaper, and then follow me~!"
"Yes, sir~!"
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"Brother Hua~! Brother Hua~! Good news~! Good news~!"
In the south of Chang'an City, there is Jinyu Academy.
Chen Tianhua ran in from outside with a paper bag of meat buns in one hand and a newspaper in the other, and said excitedly.
For government-run schools such as the Imperial College and Hongwen Hall, students have more than two months of field leave, but these private academies do not exist, because these places are mainly places where like-minded people discuss Taoism.
Hua Hongyi, who was sitting in the courtyard reading a book, saw Chen Tianhua's excitement and couldn't help but wonder: "Tianhua, what news made you so excited~? Could it be that someone gave you a reward again~?"
Liao Feichen laughed when he heard this and said: "Haha~! So, Tianhua, you have to treat me again~?"
Since Chen Tianhua's novel was serialized in "Datang Daily", although the results are far inferior to "The Story of Mortal Cultivation of Immortality", he has always received rewards from some wealthy people every now and then. In addition, the editorial board of "Datang Daily" every With a monthly fixed contribution fee, Chen Tianhua has gradually moved from the low-income class to the middle-income class.
As for Liao Feichen, his grades in novels are slightly worse, but his monthly income is enough to support his family's expenses.
In this regard, Hua Hongyi was just sincerely happy for his friend without any jealousy. He seemed to be in no hurry and continued to conceive of a novel that was completely his own.
Chen Tianhua quickly came to Hua Hongyi, placed the buns on the stone table, then spread out the newspaper, pointed to a short piece of news in the middle and said: "No, no, this is news that excites me more than rewards~! Hongyi, Feichen, come and see~! Yanhuang Academy is recruiting students from all over the Tang Dynasty~!"
When Hua Hongyi heard this, he immediately jumped up, leaned over, and shouted: "Where is it~? Where is it~? Let me take a look~!"
Liao Feichen also came over, looking anxious.
Chen Tianhua pointed and said: "Over here~! Over here~! Don't you guys have breakfast first and then watch~?"
Hua Hongyi and Hua Hongyi both waved their hands and began to read carefully, and saw the above written:
"At the end of June of the first year of Zhenguan, Yanhuang Academy was established with the approval of His Majesty, specifically to cultivate a group of talented, thoughtful, and creative young people for the Tang Dynasty. Your Majesty is the honorary president of Yanhuang Academy, and Prince Zhan Shi Li Zexuan is the honorary president of Yanhuang Academy. Shanzhang~! After a month of construction by tens of thousands of craftsmen, Yanhuang Academy has begun to take shape and will be completed next month.
It is now open to recruiting students from all over Datang. All Datang students aged above eight and under twenty-five, regardless of wealth or wealth, who are interested in joining Yanhuang Academy, can register for free at the local branch of Datang Daily. , all registered students will take the preliminary examination at Yanhuang Academy in the eastern suburbs of Chang'an on September 18. Those who pass the preliminary examination can become students of Yanhuang Academy and will receive at least three years and up to six years of education. While studying, tuition is free! The content of the preliminary examination includes..."
"It's true~! Yanhuang Academy has really started recruiting students, great~! Great~! Hahaha~!"
When Hua Hongyi read this, he couldn't help but look up to the sky and laugh.
Liao Feichen also said excitedly: "Yes~! Your Majesty personally serves as the dean of Yanhuang Academy, and its status is basically not inferior to that of the Imperial College. I didn't expect that poor children like us would also have the opportunity to enter such an institution~!"
Chen Tianhua smiled and said: "You two should finish reading~! Later, we will talk about the assessment content of the entrance exam~!"
When Hua Hongyi and Liao Feichen heard this, they lowered their heads and continued to read seriously.
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