The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 574

He thought that testing the students' physical strength would strengthen their physique and serve as a form of physical training. If they were to be sent to the battlefield, it wouldn't be a bad idea.

During class, Xu Tian announced to the students that a physical education exam would be conducted.

The students, after hearing Xu Tian's speech, all expressed their willingness to participate enthusiastically.

He was deeply gratified to hear that the students agreed.

"Now, for you, it's not just about learning to read and write well, but also about building a strong physique. Because no matter what, we need more than just knowledge; we also need a healthy body."

As he spoke, he took out a round ball.

This is a device he invented at the academy to improve his physical fitness.

This thing simply doesn't exist in this era.

This is something he made himself, something that looks like a shot put.

The students had never practiced with this kind of ball before.

They thought it was like polo.

Training for polo is not easy either.

But at least they don't have to study so hard all the time, so they are still quite willing to do so.

Everyone was full of fighting spirit at the beginning.

However, during training...

They finally couldn't hold back any longer.

One by one, they began to complain endlessly.

Some even lay on the ground, not wanting to move at all.

"Teacher, what is this thing? It's so heavy! I can't lift it at all!"

One student collapsed to the ground, groaning in agony.

He absolutely refuses to touch the ball now.

I simply can't lift my arms.

Xu Tian sighed helplessly as he watched this scene.

However, since these students have been training for some time, they are no longer as delicate as they were at the beginning.

They all have strength, but they're used to being lazy.

Moreover, they all come from wealthy families.

This person has never suffered any hardship.

Coming to his academy, this was probably the first time he had experienced such hardship.

He not only trained the students in the academy in this way, but even the sons of the ministers were trained in the same way.

Moreover, those rich young men all looked just like them.

Standing on the high platform, Xu Tian roared at the students below, "Are you all exhausted like this? What about all your previous training?"

"Get up right now! Cheer up! Do you expect me to help you up?"

Some students assumed that since Xu Tian wasn't training on his own, he naturally felt very clear about it.

One student made the suggestion directly.

"Teacher, we really can't move anymore. Why don't you demonstrate for us a few times?"

Xu Tian looked like a frail scholar, as if he had never experienced gravity.

These scholars all believe that he was simply using this training to make things difficult for them.

But he himself was unable to lift anything with his hands or carry anything on his shoulders.

He was completely a frail scholar.

Xu Tian narrowed his eyes slightly and roared at the students, "Did you all think today's training was for me?"

The student who made the request immediately blushed.

But soon, more students stood up to protest.

"Teacher, we want to see you perform."

As these two students began to speak, the rest of the students started shouting as well.

Xu Tian came up and immediately lifted the ball. Before any of the students could react, the shot put in Xu Tian's hand had already been thrown out.

The students' eyes widened instantly.

They originally just wanted to make things difficult for Xu Tian.

But to their surprise, this teacher, who looked like a frail, scholarly man, was...

He's actually a master!