Mr. Tong frowned: "Is this too harsh?"
Tang Ning said seriously: "Studying is about failure to advance or retreat. The academy only charges half of the tuition fees. If it is not stricter, they think that as long as they enter the academy, everything will be worry-free. How can they be diligent and motivated?"
"Besides, if the imperial court opens the exam next year, I'm afraid most of the people in the academy will fail. They take exams once every two months and make no progress for four whole months, ranking at the bottom every time. It's useless even if they are given a chance to take the exam. "
Seeing that Mr. Tong had doubts, Tang Ning's voice softened slightly.
"I know that you come to the academy to teach and educate people, and you feel that there is no distinction between education and distinction, but Rongsheng Academy is not like those other academies. As long as good students teach, there is no need to worry about anything else."
"Both His Majesty and the imperial court have their eyes on us. If we cannot let them see the value of the academy as soon as possible, the grand scene of the academy today will become a joke in the future, and Rongsheng Academy cannot afford to lose."
"And you have been in the academy these past few days, and you must know how many people want to enter the academy. Because the capacity is limited, you have to select and take assessments. However, among those who are eliminated, there may not be people who do not perform well for a while."
Tang Ning said softly: "I will ask people to spread the word. Every time Rongsheng Academy dismisses a person, a quota will be released for admission. At that time, you and the gentlemen in the academy will come up with the test questions for all those who want to compete for the quota. People will answer the questions and then the best ones will be admitted.”
"This will not only make the students in the hospital dare not slack off, work hard and strive not to be eliminated, but also give a chance to those who are difficult to be admitted to the hospital due to temporary failure. What do you think?"
Mr. Tong originally thought that Tang Ning's requirements were a bit harsh, and expelling students as soon as the academy opened would inevitably attract bad words. However, if it was like what she said, leaving the quota for "alternates" would be a problem. It’s not impossible.
Entering school is like sailing against the current. None of the students they selected for the assessment this time are stupid. Even if they fall behind once, they can always improve by studying hard and practicing hard. If they are at the bottom every time, there is really no need to waste energy.
Mr. Tong said: "What the county leader said makes sense, so I will do as you say."
Tang Ning: "Then sir here in the academy tell everyone to write this clause in the academy rules."
"OK."
Mr. Tong agreed: "Teaching in the courtyard will begin on the ninth day of the lunar month. Will the county master be coming that day?"
Tang Ning said: "Here he comes."
She only studied with her grandfather when she was young. After her grandfather passed away, she never went to school seriously. Now she would not miss the opportunity.
"I will go to school with those students and attend classes with them for a period of time. After one month, I will take the exam with them."
Mr. Tong was stunned for a moment: "Are you taking the exam too?"
Tang Ning smiled: "I want to try it."
She will take over the academy in the future, and even wants to organize a women's academy and do more things. The prerequisite for all of this is that she must know how much weight she has.
Tang Ning never thought about becoming a great scholar, whose literary talent is better than anyone else in the world. She just wanted to give it a try.
If she could, she would do it herself. If she didn't have the talent, she would find someone who could.
Moreover, she wants to set a precedent for men and women to study together, at least to make the people in the academy "adapt" to exams with women. It would be best if she can be better than others. Even if it is really not possible, she can also let the college students stay and let women enter the school first. impressions to prepare for the future.
Mr. Tong didn't know what she was thinking, he just thought she was motivated, and he was even more pleased when he looked at her.
The two talked a lot about the academy. After three rounds of tea soup and someone came to the assessment place in front of them, Mr. Tong stood up and left.
Tang Ning sent him outside Sheng Ning Residence, and when he saw him walking on the gravel path, he suddenly said: "Mr. Tong."
"Um?"
"How old was the emperor's eldest grandson when the East Palace burned down?"
Mr. Tong was stunned for a moment: "She seems to be twelve or three years old. What's wrong?"
"It's nothing, I'm just curious." Seeing the people on the other side of the bridge looking this way, Tang Ning smiled and said, "They're urging you over there, so go ahead and I'll come back on the ninth day of the lunar month."
Mr. Tong didn't think much, nodded and left.
The figure disappeared, and it became quiet again in front of Sheng Ning. The water was gurgling beside him, and the wind rustled through the bamboo forest.
Tang Ning raised her head and looked at the name Sheng Ning Ju, as if she had seen Xiao Yan talking to her about his father and the clan as if it were a joke.
"My father was once a very wise man and was highly valued by my great-grandfather. He showed his talent when he was very young and was chosen by my great-grandfather to inherit the family business..."
"...He is not loved by his grandfather, and he is also jealous of his grandfather because he is too outstanding..."
"My father felt that there were too many silverfish in the clan. If he wanted to make the family strong, he had to clear it out first. He thought that his grandfather was supporting him, but he forgot that how could those silverfish survive without nourishment. After the defeat, my grandfather wanted to appease the uncles in the clan. Pushed father out..."
Tang Ning's expression kept changing, and her lips pursed slightly.
"Do you know why my father is called Shang Yan? Because when my grandmother was pregnant with my father, my great-grandfather dreamed of wild beasts hanging on the beams. He admired literature as well as martial arts, and he also felt that a gentleman who is Shang Yan, even though he is good, needs to conquer."
Up there.
You are supreme.
The great grandmother in Xiao Yan’s words, the hysterical empress dowager in the palace, his hatred of the aristocratic family, his plans for the royal family, and the military power in the northwest...
She had never thought about this before.
The emperor's eldest grandson.
Xiao Yan.
Tang Ning pursed her lips a little bit.
Yue Jian, who was standing aside, watched the change in her expression and tensed up nervously. The girl just asked the old man the age of the emperor's eldest grandson. Did she know?
She didn't know how much the governor had told the girl, and whether he had revealed his identity. He just asked her to obey the girl's instructions in everything, but it was related to the governor's biggest secret. If the girl asked her, how would she reply? To say it or not to say it...
"Yue Jian." Tang Ning said, "This plaque is a little crooked. I'll straighten it out later."
"ah?"
Yue Jian, who was full of nervousness, looked shocked and looked at Tang Ning with her mouth wide open.
"What's wrong?" Tang Ning frowned: "Can't you get it? Then I'll ask Hang Li to come over?"
"No, no need, slave!"
After Yue Jian came back to his senses, he quickly spoke. He breathed a sigh of relief. After grinning a little guilty, he jumped up on the stone drum beside the wall, flew up to the top of the wall and reached out to hold the plaque.
"Girl, is this okay?"
Tang Ning raised his head: "The left side is facing up."
"so?"
"alright."
When Yue Jian let go of the plaque and landed on the ground, there was nothing abnormal on Tang Ning's face. She only lightly pinched the sachet at her waist, looking particularly calm.
No matter who my brother is or what his status is.
He was the one who pulled her out of the mire and gave her a new lease of life. No matter what he wanted, she would try her best to help him, even if it was...
She raised her head and looked in the direction of the palace, her eyes firm.
Even if it is, the world!
