Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 50 You're the cleaner of the education world!
Imperial College.

"what?"

Wu Chongwen looked at Yang Zhan in utter shock, "What did you say they were tested on?"

"Cheat!"

Yang Zhan said blankly, "Their test results were... cheating."

How can you take the exam if you cheat?

Xu Daoxuan and the others standing to the side were also completely baffled.

It was something I had never heard of or seen before, and I simply couldn't understand it.

Yang Zhan scratched his head, looking confused, and said, "I don't know what happened either. Anyway, the thing is, whoever breaks the rules to complete the task will be accepted, so... so none of my cousins ​​were accepted."

Xu Daoxuan exclaimed in shock, "Is this how you test someone?"

Wu Chongwen was both pleased and angry. The other party's actions were undoubtedly handing him a knife. At the same time, he felt like he was being played. He was the one who actually did the test, full of confidence, and had already boasted to his parents. Now the other party had given him a failing grade. Who could stand that?

“How can such a morally corrupt person be a role model for others? Let’s go and tell Dr. Jiang about this.”

The Imperial Academy, being the premier institution of learning in the Tang Dynasty and overseeing all academies across the land, was certainly qualified to handle this matter.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yanbo and the others were furious.

This is blatantly corrupting the educational atmosphere.

Isn't this just encouraging students to cheat on exams?

Such behavior must not be encouraged and must be severely punished.

This time, the Imperial Academy could no longer tolerate it and immediately sent someone to find Tao Mo. Moreover, this time, Wang Xi and the others were unable to accompany him.

"I have met you all, Doctors."

Tao Mo bowed to Jiang Yanbo and the others.

Jiang Yanbo snorted coldly.

Lu Xiaochun, who was standing next to him, smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Wuming, please have a seat."

"Thank you."

Tao Mo sat down, appearing calm on the surface, but inside he was panicking because this was his first time fighting alone.

Lu Xiaochun asked, "I heard that your college recently held an exam. I wonder if it went well?"

Tao Mo nodded and said, "Thanks to Dr. Lu's concern, things went relatively smoothly."

Lu Xiaochun then asked, "Could you tell us what questions your college asked in the exam?"

He still doesn't believe that the test would be conducted this way, so he wants to find out the answer first.

Tao Mo hesitated for a moment, then said, "To be honest, fellow PhDs, I cheated on the exam."

What will be on the test?

Jiang Yanbo immediately slammed his hand on the table, pointed at Tao Mo, and angrily rebuked him: "Cheating? What kind of behavior is this? You are unworthy of being a teacher."

Tao Mo's fingers trembled slightly, but he said, "Dear Doctors, please allow me to explain."

Lu Xiaochun asked, "Then what is the reason behind this?"

"I completely understand why you doctors are angry and confused about this. Since ancient times, all examinations have been based on merit, but our institute has admitted the inferior candidates in this entrance examination, which has inevitably caused misunderstandings."

"Admission based on merit?"

Lu Xiaochun was slightly taken aback.

These four simple words completely change the atmosphere of the exam.

"Actually, I had no choice but to do it."

Tao Mo sighed and suddenly asked Lu Xiaochun, "Wang Xiaoque, Li Xiaoman, Wang Shuang, and Huangfu Sengnian were all students of the Imperial Academy before. I believe you doctors should know them quite well."

Lu Xiaochun nodded, but her eyes showed doubt.

Then Tao Moyan said, "If I recruit some students with excellent character and academic performance, there may be two outcomes. Either these students with excellent character and academic performance will be led astray by Wang Xiaoque and others, ruining their future, or Wang Xi and others will become bad apples, which may lead them to degenerate."

Neither outcome is what I desire, therefore I can only admit students whose character is similar to Wang Xi's.

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiaochun couldn't help but feel a deep sense of respect. "Sir, you have truly gone to great lengths!"

Because in this sense, he not only took care of the admitted students, but also considered the feelings of Wang Xi and the others, which is truly beyond reproach, and his sentiments are even more noble than theirs.

Jiang Yanbo, who was about to explode, couldn't help but doubt himself.

But something felt off. Finally, Jiang Yanbo realized what was going on and asked, "Excuse me for asking, but why do you only recruit unruly students?"

Admitting students based on their inferior qualifications is unusual. Tao Mo sighed, "It's a long story. When I was young and impetuous, I saw some noble children behaving recklessly, bullying men and women. I tried to teach them a lesson several times, but it was all in vain."

After much contemplation, I came up with the idea of ​​using education to guide them onto the right path. Based on more than a decade of experience, I finally figured out a method for disciplining these unruly children.

But I can only help them rid themselves of their bad habits and get on the right path. As for their level of learning, they will have to seek out renowned teachers like you all in the future.

His last sentence wasn't just flattery; it was a way for him to save himself, revealing that his scholarship was truly lacking.

But no matter how you look at it, it all makes sense.

I recruit these unruly students. If I don't test cheating, am I supposed to test them on the Four Books and Five Classics?

If we are not careful and admit good students, that would be a real mistake.

Jiang Yanbo and the others felt somewhat ashamed.

For the various colleges, this was practically a relief for the teachers.

You are truly an unsung hero!

admire!

Furthermore, during Wu Zetian's reign, her relatives and members of the imperial family acted recklessly, and they all suffered greatly as a result. Tao Mo's words resonated with him.

Lu Xiaochun felt a pang of sympathy and immediately said it was all a misunderstanding, then let Tao Mo go back.

Back at the academy, the moment the door closed, Tao Mo's legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground.

"what happened?"

Wang Xi was taken aback. "You were found out?"

"No, no," Tao Mo shook his head and said, "They didn't suspect anything. I'm just scared, really scared!"

Wang Shuang breathed a sigh of relief, but said, "Old Tao, this has happened so many times already, how come you haven't improved at all?"

Tao Mo thought to himself, "I'm just a wandering magician, not a desperate criminal."

Although the Imperial Academy did not make things difficult for Tao Mo, the matter still attracted much discussion, and many officials in the court could not stand it.

Ironically, the Imperial College had to step in and explain, saying they had already questioned Tao Mo and that it was actually reasonable for them to cheat on the exam.

If a garbage dump won't accept garbage, does it accept gold and jade?

Meanwhile, Wuming Academy also officially responded to this, stating very frankly that all four senior brothers were unruly students, and it would not be good for either side if they were to choose the best ones. Therefore, they only accepted unruly students.

Everyone was at a loss for words.

They've already willingly degraded themselves to this extent, how can you still bear to criticize them?

As a result, the accusations turned into jokes, subtly implying that the nameless academy was a garbage dump that only accepted useless trash.

Logically speaking, who would want to attend such a college?

But the students and parents who were admitted didn't care at all; they didn't care how much you joked around.

First of all, they also admit that their child is very unruly and refuses to go to the No Name Academy. Would you change your opinion of them?
Secondly, the progress made by Wang Xi and his colleagues is an indisputable fact.

These two points are enough.

Those students who were rejected became even more extreme, insisting on attending only the nameless college and waiting for the next round of exams.

This left Yang Jing and other parents quite frustrated.

As I said before, the Imperial Academy thinks my son is too unruly, while the Wuming Academy thinks he is too outstanding.

That's so unfair!

Wu Mansion.

"Father, your child!"

Wu Chongwen stood before Wu Xin, too ashamed to raise his head.

He was so confident at the time, but his plan backfired. If Yang Hun and the others had been allowed to do as they pleased, they might have ended up in the nameless academy.

This made him very embarrassed.

Wu Xin glanced at his son and laughed, "What? You can't even lift your head after such a small setback?"

Wu Chongwen slowly raised his head.

Wu Xin said, "This matter is neither a success nor a failure. Your attempt to prove that a bunch of good-for-nothings are a bunch of good-for-nothings is completely unnecessary. From now on, let's leave the affairs of Wuming Academy alone and let them wallow in their own depravity. We still have important things to do."

Wu Chongwen hurriedly asked, "Is it about the imperial examination for poetry and prose?"

Wu Xin smiled and nodded, "Now that the court and the country are stable and the people are living in peace and contentment, and His Majesty is interested in both civil administration and military affairs, this matter is deeply appreciated by the scholars of the world, and it is also a good opportunity for our Wu family to win the hearts of the people. If this matter succeeds, the Wang family, hmph!"

(End of this chapter)