From the day when the Miscellaneous Academy opened, in this relatively secluded place away from Langyuan City, you can often hear the sound of reading, and sometimes you can see some young people dressed as scribes holding various kinds of books. Strange wooden or bamboo utensils were seen by the river, or some strange things were being done in the fields. Farmers passing by occasionally looked at them out of curiosity but couldn't understand them.
But the news that there is an academy here is slowly spreading.
As Zhang Yan initially judged, there was a big problem with the academy's recruitment of students. When Xiao Shu came to see Zhang Yan before, he expressed his wooing of Zhang Yan and his recognition of Zhang Yan's identity and status. At the same time, although the two did not express it explicitly, they also made some exchanges of interests in a tacit understanding. This includes "students".
But the problem is that this is for Zhang Yan's sake and has nothing to do with the miscellaneous studies. Therefore, Zhang Yan had talked with Luo Changshan before, and I am afraid it will not be easy to recruit students. This is indeed the case now. All the new students in the Miscellaneous Academy now are outstanding students from their own families, and there are no serious students.
Luo Changshan thought of many ways, such as finding some acquaintances to serve as intermediaries for introductions, or identifying himself in places where miscellaneous knowledge was effective, thinking that he could recruit students immediately, and he believed in the charm of miscellaneous knowledge. . But the result was nothing. This was a heavy blow to Luo Changshan and other people who promoted this matter. The idea they had always thought that "the world has been longing for knowledge of the lineage of miscellaneous studies for a long time" now seems somewhat ridiculous.
Of course, this seems normal to Zhang Yan. The lineage of miscellaneous studies has always been hidden in the mountains and plains, and few people know about it. How can it have any reputation? Even if there is, it is only known among the upper-class people like Shi Xuan who know the benefits of miscellaneous studies. How can more ordinary people know about your ability in miscellaneous studies? Not to mention giving up the traditional mainstream school of thought that can lead to an official career and joining in miscellaneous studies.
However, Luo Changshan and others had expected it in advance. Although they were deeply shocked, they would not let them give up their ideas. Even the fact that the Miscellaneous Academy has been able to open quietly without being burned down is actually their biggest victory. This shows that they won the bet. Because of Zhang Yan's status, people from the mainstream school could not touch them on the territory of Beijiang County, and they could not even intervene directly. All they could do was covertly.
As long as they can stabilize, the student's affairs will have time to slowly find a solution. Luo Changshan and others did not believe that the Guangbo Expo on miscellaneous studies would not attract students who truly yearned to learn the truth.
Zhang Yan saw all this. He knew very well that Luo Changshan and others made a mistake that is easy for academics to do their studies behind closed doors. That is, they only focus on knowledge, and regard the intellectuals outside as pure people like themselves who aim to explore the truth, while ignoring that in the field of learning, exploring the truth is actually only something that a few people do. Most people, even if they are very talented and accomplished, their goal is to "use knowledge to make themselves better off".
This creates a problem that seems difficult to solve: How can the general education system, which has no external resources to rely on, allow talented students to live a better life for themselves and their families through learning.
The mainstream school of thought can pursue an official career, become an official, and have real material support. What about the lineage of miscellaneous studies? have what?
If this problem cannot be solved, in Zhang Yan's view, Luo Changshan's ideas will continue to be thorny and difficult to move forward.
However, Zhang Yan couldn't remind him about this matter. Saying some things will cause cracks. It's not necessary. After breaking their heads, the truth will naturally break into Luo Changshan's brains. Even if they say it now, it will be the same as before. His suggestions for recruiting students will not be taken seriously.
The problem is from the Miscellaneous Studies Academy and has little to do with Zhang Yan. What he has to face now is another problem: picking people.
Early in the morning, the entrance of the Miscellaneous Academy was different from the past. There is no longer just the faint sound of reading or the rustle of bamboo leaves in the wind. Instead, there are more cheerful chirping children's voices.
"Zhang Jiaoxi, these are the current age-appropriate children of the royal family. They are all smart and smart. There are three princes, three princesses, and four princes." Xiao Shu stood at the front, smiling at Zhang who was also smiling. Yan gave a brief introduction. I didn’t go into details. After Zhang Yan has selected the person, he will only need to introduce further if there is a suitable person. There is no need now.
In fact, further away in the academy, there are still many people standing on the edge of a small forest overlooking the gate, all adults bringing their children. And none of them are simply poorly dressed people. And there was a long row of carriages waiting at the edge of the woods.
News in Nanyuan Kingdom, except for military matters, even the secrets of the royal family cannot be hidden. Whether it is the Miscellaneous Academy, the tacit understanding between the royal family and Zhang Yan, or the royal family's rush to select children between the ages of five and eight who are in elementary school and before elementary school, these news are quickly or slowly known by well-informed people. passed.
You know, Zhang Yan is a sweet man now. Bone-Strengthening Pills, "The Method of Refining Skin and Flesh with Medicine", and magic weapons, these are the most sought-after abilities that have undoubted facts. The royal family flocked to him and would rather go against the mainstream school for Zhang Yan. What about those under the royal family? Will it follow closely?
Of course, there are still things to pay attention to in terms of attitude and order. Although we followed closely. But the one who goes up first should be given to you, the royal family. Can't we just follow up on your royal family matters? It can also be seen that the tacit understanding between Zhang Yan and the royal family has been found out.
Xiao Shu knew what was going on, and even the city guard Zhou Cang knew it very well. After all, it was a very important event for so many high-ranking people to enter the city.
But Zhang Yan didn't know that what he was looking at now was the ten little kids standing in front of him.
Be it princess, prince or heir apparent. There was no difference in Zhang Yan's eyes, nor was there any difference between Wang Nian's eyes, which were hiding behind the door frame and watching with excitement and a smile on his face. They are all babies.
It's not that Zhang Yan has a big picture, but as a strong man in the Taoist realm of returning to the gods and the only fire in the Taoist realm, his vision is fundamentally different. Maybe he would choose to be content for the time being in order to survive, but it would not affect his confidence to stand on the Tao Sect and overlook the world.
Let's go and see.
"Xiao Yuanjian, I won't waste any more nonsense. Let's try to see if there are any suitable seedlings first? We'll talk about the rest later, okay?" Zhang Yan didn't waste any more nonsense.
"As it should be!" Xiao Shu raised his hand and made a gesture of invitation.
