It is a strange thing that a county can produce eight scholars in one examination. It happens that these eight scholars all come from the same academy, and it is also a little-known academy. The Master is just a mere scholar.
How awesome is this?
Everyone was talking a lot. When Li Zhongan, the county magistrate, was hosting a banquet for this year's new talents, he even called Meng Ziting and Zhang Wenbin from Hongle Academy. In addition to praising them, he even asked them for advice and how they could do it. Taught so many outstanding students.
When it comes to this matter, Mencius and Zhang Wenbin gave very consistent answers.
"I don't have any talent. It's just that the students study hard and work hard. If we talk about credit, it definitely doesn't belong to the two of us. It's all because of the students."
"You two masters are so humble." Li Zhongan saw that they were so humble, and his impression of them became better.
He had the ability to teach and educate people without taking any credit. He really hoped that there would be more such teachers in the entire county.
Seeing Li Zhongan looking at the two of them with full approval, Meng Ziting and Zhang Wenbin looked at each other and shrugged helplessly.
It's not that the two of them are self-effacing, that's really what happened.
They have opened Hongle Academy for many years. They use the same teaching methods, teach the same books, and let the students read the same interpretations. After a few years, there are only a few children, let alone scholars. .
This year, eight scholars suddenly emerged. When the two of them heard about it, they just thought that others were joking with them. It was not until the students came back one after another to report the good news that they realized that it was not a rumor, but a fact.
Eight talented people, if you tell me this, you will be bragging for a lifetime!
Things that I couldn't even imagine before were actually visible this time, and they all happened in the academy run by the two of them.
It took Mencius two days to believe that this was true.
Zhang Wenbin felt better and took one day.
But afterward, the two of them also thought about it and summarized why they had such great results this year.
But based on the teaching methods and the explanations of the books he read, the credit was ultimately given to Song Jingyun.
After all, if there is anything special and different between this year and previous years, it is that Song Jingyun is the only one who comes to the academy to study. Not to mention that Song Jingyun is talented and has a photographic memory. For other students, the pressure must be considerable.
Moreover, Song Jingyun has a good memory and can help other students answer questions at any time. He himself is also a studious and inquisitive person, and he is also a subtle influence to others, making them study more diligently.
Even if Song Jingyun doesn't take all the credit, he should take 80% of it.
However, Zhang Wenbin and Meng Ziting did not say much in front of Li Zhongan.
After all, Song Jingyun had already won the "Little Sanyuan" and the "First Case" in this college examination. Li Zhongan already looked at Song Jingyun in a different light. If they added honor and halo to Song Jingyun, it would be too much and not necessary.
For things like the future, you still have to work slowly to pave the way, and you really can't do too much at once.
Mencius and Zhang Wenbin have taught for many years and know this truth.
After the county magistrate rewards the new talents, the next step is to settle these talents.
After passing the examination as a scholar, there is no fame or honor, but those with excellent grades can study in the county and receive food. This time, Song Jingyun and other eight people were among the best, in line with the rules.
As usual, Li Zhongan would place the eight of them in the county school.
But Li Zhongan also knew that although the county school had a good reputation and the boarding allowance could be paid on time, the real study and study had to be done at the Wende Academy in the county seat, so he discussed with the headmaster of the Wende Academy about the eight people going to Wende Academy. Studying at De Academy.
President Yue Shan of Wende Academy was naturally very happy, especially after meeting the eight Song Jingyuns, he became even more happy and took him around the Wende Academy himself.
But Song Jingyun, Lu Yuming and others were hesitant about going to Wende College to study.
Wende Academy has a good reputation, and being able to study there is a rare thing for scholars in the entire county. Naturally, they are quite eager to do so.
But if you go to Wende College to study, it means leaving Hongle College, leaving those former classmates, leaving Mencius Ting and Zhang Wenbin.
Master Meng and Master Zhang were both knowledgeable and humble people. They taught them many principles, which they were reluctant to give up. They even discussed whether to continue studying at Hongle Academy.
When Meng Ziting and Zhang Wenbin learned about the thoughts of these people, they felt a little relieved, but more of them were unhappy.
"People go everywhere, and if they can study in Wende College, it is an excellent thing. Time waits for no one, so you must cherish it!" Mencius heard, "Master Zhang and I are just scholars. , Although in the eyes of others, he is said to be extremely knowledgeable, but compared to the masters from Wende Academy, he is not on the same level."
"Master Zhang and I understand what you are thinking, but studying is not a trivial matter. There are sacrifices and gains in this world, and it is better to have clear priorities. What's more, if you are successful in the future, the two of us will have the same understanding. It will be more gratifying.”
"But, Master..." Lu Yuming still wanted to argue a few words.
Mencius's face suddenly changed when he heard this, "You have already passed the examination this time, and you are still staying at Hongle Academy. This is delaying Master Zhang and I from recruiting new students. You are just standing in the toilet without shitting. This is not a delay." Does the academy make money?"
"After studying in the academy for so many years, I have been angered by you countless times, but you still have the nerve to stay here and tease us? You have such a big face..."
After finally sending it out, it won’t work if you still refuse to leave!
Zhang Wenbin also stared anxiously, "That's what it is, don't be an eyesore here. If you really have filial piety, you can pass the Juren and Jinshi exams in the future. Let us tell the future students if we can. Lest others talk about Hongle Academy and only say that the highest level is that it has produced scholars, that would be too embarrassing!"
Seeing the two masters' conversational style deteriorate rapidly, they were full of disgust for them. Song Jingyun, Lu Yuming and others were also speechless. They could only follow the arrangements of the county magistrate Li Zhongan and prepare to go to Wende Academy to study. .
Seeing the students leaving, Zhang Wenbin and Meng Zi breathed a sigh of relief.
The old man who was the gatekeeper of the academy sighed, and then looked at the lonely figures of Zhang Wenbin and Meng Ziting standing at the door under the sunset. He felt a little unbearable and just wanted to step forward and say a few words of persuasion.
But I heard Meng Ziting and Zhang Wenbin muttering there.
"It's pretty much gone."
"No, I don't want to approve this article anymore. It's too difficult."
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