I am a winner with Chinese poetry

So he wanted to ask if there was a branch of the Academy of Literature in Jinzhou County. If so, he could enroll right here, which would be much more convenient. So, he took out the token and asked Wei Yu and the others, "Everyone, do you know if the Academy of Literature represented by this token has a branch in Jinzhou County?"

"This is the token of the Academy of Literature! With this token, Yunzhou, you can enter the Academy of Literature directly without taking an exam. As for other aspects, you don't need to worry. This Academy of Literature was founded by a great scholar whose ancestral home is Jinzhou County, and it is famous. It not only has branches in our Anqing Prefecture, but also in Liangyuan Prefecture, Jiaoqi Prefecture and our Jinzhou County City. It can be said to be one of the four major academies in Jinzhou County!" Wei Yu took the token and looked at it carefully before answering.

"That's right, what my fourth brother said is right. In our Jinzhou County, the most famous are the four academies: Bailu Academy, Qingshan Academy, Caotang Academy and this Wenyuan Academy. They are known as the four major academies in Jinzhou, and each has a unique teaching style. Brother Gu, I suggest that you choose Bailu Academy. Several of us are studying at Bailu Academy. With your talent, if the dean knows that you are interested in coming, he will definitely agree to let you enter without examination." Wei Rao held her chin with both hands, blinked her bright big eyes, and looked at Gu Yunzhou expectantly.

"Yes, Brother Wei, we are all in Bailu Academy. The environment here is quiet and there are several powerful scholars teaching here!" Wei Feng also joined in the fun. Apart from anything else, if Gu Yunzhou really entered Bailu Academy, with the care of them, basically no one would dare to bully him.

"Thank you for your kindness. I would like to know what the differences are among these four academies?" Gu Yunzhou did not choose blindly, but continued to ask.

"Let's start with Bailu Academy. It's a prestigious institution with a long history. Founded over a hundred years ago by the aristocratic families of the time, it aims to cultivate outstanding talents. The principal has always been a highly respected scholar from the clan. These scholars are not only knowledgeable but also of high moral character, deeply respected by their students. Most of the students here are children of the aristocracy, who have good family backgrounds and educational resources, thus enjoying better learning opportunities. Furthermore, due to Bailu Academy's reputation, many renowned scholars and literati come to teach or lecture, which greatly benefits the students."

Wei Yu wasn't surprised. He knew Gu Yunzhou was a calm and composed person who preferred to think things through carefully. It was common sense for him to understand the situation thoroughly before making a decision. However, he had a vague suspicion that Gu Yunzhou would ultimately choose that college.

He then went on to introduce, "Then there's Qingshan Academy. Similar to Bailu Academy, it's also headed by a distinguished scholar from an aristocratic family. The teaching quality and faculty are both excellent. However, unlike Bailu Academy, Qingshan Academy places more emphasis on the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. For students with natural talent in these areas, it's undoubtedly a good choice."

Finally, he mentioned Caotang Academy: "Caotang Academy gathers a group of children from humble backgrounds. The professors there all come from ordinary backgrounds, but have achieved considerable success through their hard work and talent. Although the conditions at Caotang Academy may not be as good as the other two academies, it has a very strong academic atmosphere and does have several powerful figures. Former Minister of Works Liu Lao serves as the principal, so generally no one would be so foolish as to provoke them."

"As for the final academy, it's a controversial place. Some praise it highly, while others criticize it. It's home to a group of crazy and powerful people who hold a unique philosophy—to hone and improve themselves through combat."

"They firmly believe that simply confining oneself to the academy to study will ultimately lead to becoming armchair theorists. Therefore, once admitted, all students, regardless of rank, must participate in combat on the frontier frontiers every year. This rule results in numerous student casualties each year, which is one reason why people have mixed opinions about the academy."

"However, if we only look at combat power, the Wen Academy is undoubtedly the best among the four academies. If you want to delve deeper into academic research, you can choose Bailu Academy or Caotang Academy. For those who are good at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, Qingshan Academy is a good choice. But if you pursue strength, then the Wen Academy is definitely the first choice! It's a pity to say that if I weren't from a wealthy family, I would actually prefer the Wen Academy. A man should be like this!"

Wei Yu was impartial and objective in listing the pros and cons of several major academies. However, in the end, he couldn't help but sigh. Although the identity of a child of an aristocratic family brought them countless conveniences, it was also a constraint. At the very least, their family would not allow him to study in the academy. Even if he wanted to go into battle and kill the enemy, he would have to wait until he reached the seventh rank.

In fact, it was just that Gu Yunzhou had just had the literary energy enter his body not long ago, and he was just a rookie of the 10th rank. Otherwise, with his reputation, he would be able to enter the best academy in the imperial capital, but the minimum threshold for admission was also the 8th rank. So after weighing the pros and cons, Gu Yunzhou decided to settle down temporarily in Jinzhou County.

Gu Yunzhou frowned, lost in thought. First, he had ruled out Qingshan Academy. While he was somewhat proficient in calligraphy, it wasn't his primary focus.

The White Deer Academy and the Thatched Cottage Academy, representing the power of the aristocratic and humble families respectively, each sounded advantageous, but neither could satisfy Gu Yunzhou's true inner needs. The phrase "discuss war through war" and the unique philosophy of the Academy of Literature were exactly what Gu Yunzhou desired.

Ever since his perspective shifted, he'd been actively seeking various avenues to strengthen himself. The phrase "debating war with war" and the approach of the Literary Academy clearly resonated with Gu Yunzhou. The Literary Academy was a good choice; a greenhouse could only cultivate delicate flowers. Only after experiencing the cruelty of war and the baptism of blood could one's strength be qualitatively improved. Therefore, the Literary Academy became his ideal choice.

Finally, Gu Yunzhou said firmly, "I've decided to go to the Liberal Arts Academy. I quite like their school rules. You get what you sow. Besides, sooner or later I'll go to the front lines and personally experience the threat posed by the demonic tribe to the human race. This opportunity is truly rare, and it suits my needs!"

"Ah, then Brother Gu, can we come to your house often to ask for advice in the future?" After hearing the news, Wei Rao showed a hint of disappointment on her face, but she quickly regained her composure and did not force anything. After all, this was Gu Yunzhou's own choice, and she had no right to interfere. She just couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.