Dominate the ancient academy

Today is the first day of school, and the stone steps are full of people. Some are in good physical condition and climb the stone steps as if they were taking a walk. They must be the sons of military generals. Some are panting and are supported by their servants. Some, like Su Shiche, sit directly on the ground. This little fat guy just sat directly on the ground.

"My name is Qian Jinbao. I didn't bring a water bag, so..." he said with an embarrassed look.

Qian Jinbao is white and plump, but his plumpness is delicate and grown in the right places. He is good-looking and pretty. Shu Xiaoxiao and Su Shiche immediately took a liking to Qian Jinbao and were naturally willing to share with him.

Qian Jinbao is the only son of the imperial merchant Qian family. He is the only precious son among seven daughters in the family. He does not look down on ordinary colleges, so he spends money to buy a place in the academy.

'Yuren Academy' is a place of pilgrimage for scholars, surrounded by green mountains and streams, with an ancient atmosphere, quiet environment, towering ancient books, and a strong atmosphere of elegance and books. Every brick and tile sparkles with the humanistic spirit tempered by time. Shu Xiaoxiao said that she had broadened her horizons and she really had to come out for a walk, otherwise she would become a frog in the well.

"Xiaoxiao, I like it here!" Shenbao's excited voice rang in his ears. The mountains here have a different atmosphere from Qinglian Mountain.

After entering the academy to look for treasures, he didn't want to stay in the bag. Now he was hiding on Shu Xiaoxiao's shoulders. He was very curious about the surroundings and couldn't wait to get off and play.

But Shu Xiaoxiao felt that there would be a lot of people at the First Academy when school started, and she was not familiar with the academy, so Shenbao must not leave her side or run around.

So when Shu Xiaoxiao heard what Shenbao said, she nodded and patted his shoulder as a sign of agreement. She also liked it.

"I didn't expect this academy to be so good." Su Shiche looked at the scenery in front of him and nodded with satisfaction. This was also his first time to come to Yuren Academy.

There will be people guiding you at the entrance of the academy, so you don't have to worry about not finding the place, after all, it is so big.

Standing in front of the dormitory announcement, Qian Jinbao scratched his head. This was different from what he had heard before.

"Brother Ye, Brother Su, which kind of dormitory do you want to live in?"

"Didn't I hear from my brother that there are three types of dormitories? Are these new this year?" Su Shiche wondered.

"This is a new regulation this year. You can choose the dormitory according to your needs. If you are short of money, you can choose the third class. The environment is also very good." The head of the dormitory next to him had a smile on his face.

Five hundred taels of silver was not a small amount, but those poor students were indeed relieved. Not only did they no longer have to live with those self-important children of officials, they also saved three taels of silver, which they could use to buy more pens, ink, paper, inkstone or other things.

Some people around me happily chose the lower-class dormitories, some chose the second-class dormitories, and almost no one chose the higher-class dormitories.

"Master, I want a superior dormitory worth five hundred taels." An arrogant voice came, standing in front of the master with a very impressive look.

"Okay, just pay the silver and register, then you can go and get your Qingjin robes." The head monk in charge of reception remained calm.

Students who come to this academy either have a good background or a good future. Although five hundred taels is not a small amount, it is not worth everyone's attention.

Seeing that it did not cause the scene he had imagined, the young man snorted coldly, registered and left.

"I choose the superior dormitory, what about you?" If there are single rooms, Shu Xiaoxiao will definitely choose one. She is not short of money, but this academy is also very business-minded and there are many talented people in it!

"I also live in a superior dormitory."

"Me too."

Qian Jinbao's family is the richest, so five hundred taels of silver is a small problem. Su Shiche's mother and grandmother feel sorry for him, and although they did not stop him when he came, they still gave him a lot of silver, so five hundred taels is also a small problem.

Shu Xiaoxiao took out the banknote and was about to register when she saw the heroic young man next to her. She hurried over and took his hand and said, "Cousin, you are here too," and winked at him frantically.

Shu Tingfei was shocked. A few days ago, his mother told him that his cousin from Qinglian Village would also come to the Yuren Academy and asked him to take care of him. Although he was confused, he didn't take it seriously because it wasn't his sister who came.

He originally wanted to find out after he was settled, but looking at his sister in front of him, what else could he not understand? If his sister really came, he would not fail to recognize his sister after not seeing her for a year.

"You...why are you here?" This is a boys' college. What are you, a girl, doing here?

"Cousin, I'm Ye Xiao? Don't you remember? I thought your aunt told you." As he said that, he squeezed his third brother's wrist hard.

"Brother Su, Brother Ye, this is my cousin. Would you like us to live in the same courtyard?"

"Yes/No problem."

Su Shiche knew the third young master of the general's mansion. Although they were not close friends, he knew that he was a good person and he had no objection to living together.

Qian Jinbao only knows Shu Xiaoxiao and Ye Shiche now, so he just wants to be with them.

Shu Xiaoxiao hurried to the head of the dormitory and said, "Head, the four of us live in the superior dormitory. Can we live in the same courtyard?"

"Xiaoxiao, I can live in a second-class dormitory." Shu Tingfei said hurriedly. He only had three hundred taels of silver on him and could not afford to live in a superior dormitory.

"Don't worry, I have money, and you still have to protect me." Even if she had the money, she couldn't live in a superior dormitory and let Shu Tingfei live in a medium-quality one.

Shu Tingfei wanted to refuse, but he shut up immediately. His sister was a girl, and he would only feel at ease if they lived together. He didn't have enough money on him now, but he could go back and check his small treasury and return it to his sister. It didn't matter if he didn't give his sister the money, but he couldn't use his sister's money anymore.

"This money was not spent in vain!" Su Shiche sighed as he looked at the environment in the yard.

Although the yard is not big, it is very exquisite. There are green bamboos on the left, and some bamboo shoots have already emerged underneath, which looks cute and lively. There is also a large bunch of crabapple flowers in the corner of the yard, and the small flower buds stand upright on the branches, making people look forward to the beauty when the flowers bloom. The stone benches in the pavilion are also covered with cushions, which is very thoughtful.

The room is clean and tidy, and is fully equipped with bookshelves, tables and chairs, screens, wardrobes, desks, and four writing tools.

"I like crabapple flowers, and I want to live in this room." Shu Xiaoxiao pointed to the first room on the right.

"I live next door." Shu Tingfei said immediately.

The rooms were similar, so Su Shiche and Qian Jinbao didn't care, so the order of accommodation was Shu Xiaoxiao, Shu Tingfei, Qian Jinbao, and Su Shiche.

After choosing a room, they changed into Qingjin and gathered at Zhengde Hall at 9:00 p.m.

Shu Xiaoxiao had just changed her clothes when she heard a knock on the door. She opened the door and saw that it was Shu Tingfei.

Shu Tingfei saw the door open and hurried in: "Sister, aren't you in Qinglian Village? Why are you here?"

If he had known it was his sister who came here, he would have come over when he heard the news.

"Xiaoxiao, if you want to go to school, you can go to the Women's College. There are only men here, and it would be bad if you were discovered and the news got out."

There is a women's college in Kyoto, which offers courses such as music, chess, calligraphy, painting, women's virtues, women's duties and boudoir etiquette. If my sister goes there, she can also teach a few friends. There are only men here, and studying is much more tiring than in a women's academy. Xiaoxiao wants to study, so wouldn't it be better for her to go to a women's academy?

"I don't care. I want to study here. My mother has agreed." She didn't want to go to a girls' college to learn about women's virtues and precepts. Those were all harmful things.

"Besides, aren't you also in the academy, Third Brother? I'm sure it will be fine. I will protect myself well. Are you afraid that you can't learn as well as I do by letting me go to the Women's College?"

"Of course not. Forget it. Since mother agrees, I have no objection. But you must be careful not to let anyone know that you are a girl."

Shu Tingfei said carefully that it was okay for his sister to go to school here. He could get close to the men here and slowly find someone who was compatible with him and obedient. Then he wouldn't have to worry about his husband. His sister was still young and there were so many people in the academy. He could choose for two more years and he would always be able to find someone that suited his taste.

Maybe this is what my mother had in mind when she agreed to my sister coming here to study? It seems that my mother is still a foresighted person. He should also pay attention to those with good character in the future and check on his sister more often.

"Third brother, don't worry, I will definitely pay attention."

"And here are three hundred taels of silver. These are all I have. I'll get them for you when I get back home. Buy whatever you want. Don't put yourself in a difficult position."

Shu Tingfei gave the silver he had on him to his sister. Because his father and brother were fighting outside, their family had a lot of spoils of war, and their mother managed the family well, so their family wealth was one of the best in the whole of Kyoto.

But his parents were worried that they would learn to be like those playboys, so the monthly salary they received before they came of age was fixed. This was also because his mother gave him money for self-defense when he came to the academy. His own small treasury did not have that much money.

Looking at the look on Third Brother’s face, one can tell that he is not wealthy. Shu Xiaoxiao won’t accept the money either, so it’s better to leave some small stash for him.

"Brother, take it. I have money."

Then he whispered a number into Shu Tingfei's ear.

Shu Tingfei: "......"

I am not worthy of this! Goodbye!

......

The statue of Confucius is in the Zhengde Hall, so the Zhengde Hall is also called the Confucius Hall. The Zhengde Hall is extremely spacious and open, enough to accommodate hundreds of people.

All the students dressed in green robes, led by the temple master, stood in the main hall, burned incense and worshipped Confucius, then worshipped the mountain master and the master, and only then was the ceremony completed.

The next step was the speech. Shu Xiaoxiao discovered that the pattern of school leaders' speeches had been exactly the same from ancient times to the present, except that it was not uncommon for students to fall asleep at the opening ceremony of modern schools, and almost no one would listen carefully from the beginning to the end.

Nowadays, perhaps only a minority of people are studying, and the opportunity to study is becoming more and more precious, so the leaders are enthusiastic and enthusiastic, and most of the students below are also eager to study hard and serve the country.

Only a few children from aristocratic families looked bored, and the enthusiasm of the students around them infected Shu Xiaoxiao. She even had the urge to do something big. However, what these teachers said was not all chicken soup for the soul. They took the opportunity to go over the rules of the academy, telling the students what they need to pay attention to in the academy and what the penalties are. These should be aimed at the children from aristocratic families.

The "Three-Door Promotion and Subsidy Method" adopted by "Yuren Academy" divides the academy into three parts: "Outer Dormitory", "Inner Dormitory" and "Upper Dormitory".

All new students are assigned to the outer dormitory. Those with good grades will be promoted to the inner dormitory, and those who perform well in the inner dormitory will eventually be promoted to the upper dormitory.

Each dormitory is divided into six classes, three liberal arts classes and three martial arts classes. The academy holds an examination every three months, and students are divided into Class A, B, C, and D according to their scores. The examination changes every three months.

The academy is divided into liberal arts and martial arts departments. Those who are preparing for imperial examinations choose the liberal arts department, while those who are interested in martial arts choose the martial arts department. Great attention is paid to the characteristics of the students, which makes Shu Xiaoxiao suspect that the person who founded this school is also a time traveler, so he would have such advanced ideas. However, this has nothing to do with her. After all, even if he really was a time traveler, that was hundreds of years ago.

The college holds a large-scale examination every four years. Those who pass the examination can be promoted to the inner or upper dormitories. Those who are gifted and feel that their knowledge is sufficient for promotion can take the initiative to find a teacher for examination, or go directly to the examination hall to get a ranking and be promoted in advance. It is very humane.

For example, the son of Marquis Dingbei stayed in the outer and inner dorms for two years each, and then moved to the upper dorm. Of course, the requirements for early promotion were extremely strict, and excellent grades in every subject were required. Previously, some students saw that the son of Marquis Dingbei was promoted early, and they also went to the teacher to test him, but all of them returned empty-handed. The talent of the son of Marquis Dingbei, who was successfully promoted, also spread throughout Daning.

书院每天卯时（5点--7点）文科学子晨读，武科学子晨跑，辰时（7点--9点）早餐、申时（3点--5点）晚餐，戌时（7点--9点）休息。

At the end of the day, I guarantee that you are either studying or on the way to studying, but this also makes Shu Xiaoxiao miss the days when she was in school.

The only thing she couldn't get used to was that people now eat two meals a day. When Shu Xiaoxiao was in Qinglian Village, she could cook for herself, but now she has to figure out how to have extra meals in the academy. She would definitely not be able to stand having two meals a day.

What was surprising was the news from the dean at the end. This year, the college has added a new course called farming. Students who are interested can sign up at the dean's office and receive a piece of land at the back mountain. There is no teacher for this course, so students have to figure it out on their own.

As long as one can increase grain production or find high-yield crops and gain the approval of the headmaster, he may be accepted as his disciple.

The whole audience was in an uproar. You should know that the headmaster now has only two disciples. The eldest disciple is the Sixth Prince, who is born to the Queen and the legitimate son of the Central Palace. He is handsome, gentle and elegant, and has always had a good reputation in the court and among the people. The second disciple is the son of Marquis Dingbei, who is imposing and has both talent and beauty. These two are admired by everyone for their talents and status.

If you become the dean's disciple, not to mention the dean's connections, just look at these two senior brothers. No matter which one of them favors you, you will definitely be able to work twenty years less.

Although the students were eager to try, they also understood that although the fruit was tempting, the conditions were not simple. Although there were students from poor families who could come to the academy to study, they had always focused on studying and seldom went to the fields.

Those children of wealthy families may not even be able to tell the difference between wheat seedlings and weeds, let alone increase grain production and create high-yield crops. If they existed, they would have been discovered long ago. Why would they be waiting for them?

The Ministry of Agriculture of the imperial court has been researching for decades without any results, let alone these outsiders.

If the food is not developed and learning is delayed, the result will be more trouble than gain.

Most of the students are still very clear-headed. Compared with the vague disciples of the headmaster, or the junior brothers of the princes and the crown prince, it is best to grasp the present moment.

After hearing this, Shu Xiaoxiao became eager to try. Whether it was making food fatter or discovering new varieties of food, wasn't this tailor-made for her?

She doesn't have to take the imperial examination or go to the battlefield to make achievements. She has modern memory and the ability to communicate with plants. She can find more high-yield crops for Daning so that more people can have enough food. It will be worth her time travel.