The news that the imperial court was preparing to formulate a national flag, national emblem, and national anthem spread like wildfire, causing a sensation throughout Nanjing.
Imperial College.
Wu Yun from Suixingtang was reading the Analects of Confucius in the library, wondering what the old man Zhu Xi's annotations meant.
Although Wu Yun disagreed with Zhu Xi's messy explanation, there was no other way. The imperial examination could only use Zhu Xi's annotations as the syllabus. If he wanted to express his personal opinions freely, he could only go back home and reclaim the wasteland.
Bang bang!
Wu Yun looked up and saw Hu Jun standing by the window, looking at him.
"Brother Wu, come out quickly, something big is going on."
Hu Jun shouted quickly.
Wu Yun pointed to the "Analects of Confucius" in his hand and said: "Spring is coming, so you must be diligent. Don't disturb me with idle matters."
Hu Jun laughed and said: "You are already a proctor of Suixingtang. As long as you pass the examination, you can be appointed to an official position. Why bother to take the scientific examination again? If you fail, wouldn't it be a loss of face?"
The Imperial College is divided into six halls: three junior halls, namely Justice, Chongzhi, and Guangye; two intermediate halls, namely Cultivation and Sincerity; and only one high-level hall, namely Suddenness.
After entering the Imperial Academy for the first time and passing the four book examinations, you can enter the third junior hall.
Those who have studied in the Imperial College for more than one and a half years, passed the examination, and are fluent in arts and science can enter the intermediate hall.
In the Intermediate Hall, only those who have studied for more than one and a half years, passed the examination, are proficient in classics and history, and are excellent in arts and science can enter Suixing Hall.
The supervisors of Suixingtang will be assessed every month. Excellent students will be given one point, passing students will be given half a point, and those who fail will receive no points. If they obtain eight points within one year, they can be recognized and assigned to official positions.
It has been three months since Wu Yun joined Suixingtang, and he has excelled in every examination. There is no need to take the scientific examination at all. He only needs to wait for the opportunity, and after eight months, he can enter the imperial court, stay in the capital, or go to the local government.
Wu Yun smiled indifferently and said in a scroll: "Wu values ambition more than face. I remember that you have relatives in the capital. Why did you come to the Imperial College? Could it be that you taught in advance?"
Hu Jun clapped his hands and said quickly: "Look at me, I have forgotten such things. Brother Wu, you don't know yet, the imperial court has set up a National Day, which is the fourth day of the first lunar month, to celebrate with the people and take a rest. It can be extended to after the Lantern Festival.”
"National Day? Haha, this is quite new. It's the founding day of the People's Republic of China, not bad. On the fourth day, I went out of the Imperial College to walk on the streets." Wu Yun smiled, turned sideways and asked: "You are so happy, I'm afraid it's not Is it because you need to rest for a few more days?"
Hu Jun climbed directly through the window, walked towards Wu Yun, pulled out a stool on the side, and said: "There is another important thing. I just heard that the imperial court is going to compile a national flag, national emblem, and national anthem for the Ming Dynasty to show the unification of the Ming Dynasty and to inform all the people. state."
"Flag, national emblem, national anthem? What is this?"
Wu Yun frowned, never heard of it.
Hu Jun chuckled and said: "That's the problem. No one knows what it is, but everyone wants it to exist. Just imagine what it will be like if we hold high the national flag of the Ming Dynasty, pay tribute to the national emblem of the Ming Dynasty, and sing the national anthem of the Ming Dynasty. How heroic and beautiful!"
"Currently, the cabinet, the Fifth Military Governor's Office, and the six central ministries are all busy, preparing to come up with plans for the national flag, national emblem, and national anthem. This is a major matter of the country. As the Imperial College students and the people of the Sui Xing Hall, how can we not participate?"
Wu Yun was excited by what Hu Jun said. He put down his book, stood up and said, "The Ministry of Rites wants our Imperial College to participate?"
"Oh, that's not true."
Hu Jun replied bluntly.
Wu Yun gritted his teeth, stared at Hu Jun fiercely, and asked, "Then tell me this?"
Hu Jun laughed and said: "Although the Ministry of Rites did not allow our Imperial College to participate, we can find a way to participate. Could it be that you, Wu Yun, don't want to participate in such state affairs that are famous throughout the ages?"
Wu Yun naturally did not want to miss such an opportunity and said bluntly: "Who doesn't want to participate? It's just that the Ministry of Rites has not said anything. What can you do?"
Hu Jun brought the teapot on the side, poured a cup of cold tea, smiled, and said: "Don't forget, our Imperial College has a person with great hands and eyes. As long as she speaks, it will not be a problem for our Imperial College to participate. "
"You mean her? You want us to beg her?"
Wu Yun's eyes widened with a look of disbelief on his face.
Hu Jun nodded and said: "Wu Yun, you have also read "The Theory of Cats". Monks can still stand in the court, so what's wrong with women? Reducing talents regardless of their style is not the right thing you believe in. Is it? Is it just empty words?"
"But what kind of talent is she?"
Wu Yun shouted depressedly.
Hu Jun looked at Wu Yun calmly and said: "As far as I know, the people she recommended, such as Li Zhigang, Guo Lian, Wang Huai, etc., performed well and passed the assessment. It doesn't matter whether she is talented or not, she is good at discovering talents. Do you admit it or not?"
Wu Yun grinned but said nothing.
A guy who dared to test the courage of students with a python and caused chaos in the Imperial College was indeed a talent.
No matter how unrighteous her methods were, the results were legitimate.
Hu Jun took Wu Yun's arm and said: "The wine is not here, and Si Ye is not here. The only way we want to participate is to ask her to come forward. I have arranged to contact more than thirty people. All we need to do is to petition , even if she doesn’t agree, she will still send the news to the emperor. By then, we still have a chance."
Wu Yun lowered his head solemnly and agreed.
Zhongshan Palace.
Xu Miaojin was writing a letter to her eldest sister Xu Yihua, telling her some interesting things about her time in the Imperial College. As soon as she sealed the letter, she heard a servant come to report: "Miss, there are a group of Imperial College students outside the door asking for an audience."
"Imperial Imperial College?" Xu Miaojin quickly opened the door and walked out, asking, "Can you tell me what you want?"
"I just said that we have something important to discuss."
the servant replied.
Xu Miaojin nodded and ordered: "Please come and sit in the front hall. I will be back soon."
Although the Imperial College is on hiatus, there are still many graduates who are unable to return to their hometowns and stay in the Imperial College. In addition, Zhu Yunwen changed the time of the scientific examination without authorization, and many graduates stayed in the Imperial College to study hard.
Enke has been held once in the 30th year of Hongwu. According to regulations, it is once every three years. Enke should be held again in the second year of Jianwen.
But Zhu Yunwen didn't want to wait. He threw out "The Theory of Cats" and advocated "the capable will be promoted and the mediocre will be demoted." He abruptly advanced the scientific examination by a year and issued an urgent report to the whole country, preparing to replace the old with the new.
Naturally, there are voices of opposition to this move, but the cabinet bosses and the six ministry bosses support it, and no matter how much the people below talk, it will be of no avail.
Xu Miaojin didn't know what was going on with these supervisors, but as the Prime Minister of the Imperial Academy, Xu Miaojin couldn't turn a blind eye or ignore them.
When they arrived at the front hall, a group of prison students saw Xu Miaojin coming. They all divided into several teams, saluted respectfully, and shouted: "Students have seen Xu Miaojin."
Xu Miaojin had a smile on her face, and the most useful title was "Xu Jiancheng". She stepped forward and asked, "You all are here this time, but what happened in the Imperial College?"
Hu Jun took a step forward, saluted again, and said: "Xu Jiancheng, we and other supervisors are willing to contribute to the foundation of the Ming Dynasty. I also ask Xu Jiancheng to help our country's Zijian become famous and spread throughout the ages. "
