Imperial County Magistrate

Chapter 431 Zhou Academy
The academy prepared a total of four carriages, but Zhao Kang shamelessly wanted to go with Ye Hongxue, so one was left vacant.

The scholar who came to pick them up was sitting outside the carriage. Zhao Kang opened the curtain and sat next to the door.

Upon seeing this, the scholar hurriedly asked, "What orders does the Imperial Master have?"

"No, you're welcome. How do you call me?" Zhao Kang asked with a smile.

The other party responded: "In Shanyue, Xiaguan, I saw the master's great work yesterday that shocked everyone. To be honest, the master said that after returning to the academy yesterday, the dean specially explained your poems and articles to us."

"Now we all know what it means that there are people outside the world, and we deeply admire the Imperial Master. Yesterday at the literary meeting, we also hoped that the Imperial Master would not be offended. We really need to change the bad habit of being contemptuous of scholars."

Even Zhao Kang was a little embarrassed to be praised in this way, and at the same time he was also a little surprised by the change in attitude of the people in the academy.

No wonder this academy was so highly regarded in the Zhou Dynasty.

He asked curiously: "Brother Guan, what kind of existence is your academy? Can you tell me?"

Guan Shanyue smiled slightly: "The dean has expected this inquiry from the National Normal University. Please tell me everything you know."

"Actually, in the final analysis, an academy is a place to study. If there is any difference, it is that the civil servants and generals in our country's court today basically came from the academy. Therefore, almost everyone, including me, regards the academy as Think of it as a door into officialdom.”

"So there is a saying in the Zhou Dynasty that entering the academy is basically equivalent to stepping into the court with one foot."

"so smart?"

Zhao Kang was a little frightened, and Ye Hongxue also had a look of disbelief on his face.

A country's civil and military talents all come from academies!

No wonder Li Chengkun, as the emperor, would treat Gongsun Yunxiu, the dean of the academy, with such courtesy.

"The National Master has received the award." A touch of pride appeared on Guan Shanyue's face.

Zhao Kang asked: "So the academy not only teaches people how to read, but also how to fight?"

Guan Shanyue nodded: "The Academy is divided into the Literary Academy and the Martial Arts Academy. The Martial Arts Academy has 360 volumes of the Art of War. The teachers in the Martial Arts Academy are all senior captains who have retired from the army."

"In addition to their homework and studies, students in the martial arts academy have to lead troops out to clear out bandits and bandits every year."

"So the students who come out of the martial arts academy basically have experience in leading troops."

"Awesome!" Zhao Kang was somewhat impressed.

He originally thought that the academy was just a place for these scholars to write poems and lyrics, but he did not expect that it would also teach people how to fight.

Moreover, the teachers are all retired school captains. After such a long time, it is no wonder that Zhou State has become the most powerful country in the world.

This academy can be said to be the talent supply base for Zhou State!
Zhao Kang was thinking about whether he should go back and set up a martial arts academy. After all, leading troops to fight is not just about charging into battle.

After asking Guan Shanyue some information about the academy, Ye Hongxue also asked some interesting questions. After almost half an hour's journey, Zhao Kang and others arrived at Yandu North City and saw a huge building.

If he hadn't known that this place was not an imperial palace, Zhao Kang would have thought that he was in front of the imperial city.

The red lacquer gate is two feet high, and the two gilt characters on the plaque are very impressive.

Academy!

Guan Shanyue got out of the car: "National Master, we have arrived."

Zhao Kang helped Ye Hongxue get out of the carriage, and behind him Wu Guanhai and Princess Mingzhu also got off the carriage.

A person walked out of the door, Shengxue in white clothes and holding a jade flute, formally the dean of the academy, Gongsun Yunxiu.

"Dean!" Guan Shanyue stepped forward and performed discipleship etiquette.

Gongsun Yunxiu nodded: "Please step aside first and let me entertain the distinguished guests." "As you command."

After hearing this, Guan Shanyue left with the carriage. Gongsun Yunxiu stepped forward, looked at Zhao Kang and others, and said apologetically: "Everyone, it is the time for students to have their morning classes, so I don't have anyone to greet them. I'm sorry."

Wu Guanhai: "The dean is very polite. Students' studies are more important."

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said that there is no need to make a big show of it." Princess Mingzhu also said.

Zhao Kang nodded lightly, Gongsun Yunxiu looked at him and smiled and said: "The poems and articles by the Imperial Master yesterday were eye-opening. Don't be stingy in giving me advice when you come today."

Zhao Kang was helpless: "Dean, you are so flattering. Zhao Kang came today with a learning attitude."

With a slight smile, Gongsun Yunxiu said: "Compared to yesterday, the Imperial Master today is much more humble."

Zhao Kang then felt a little embarrassed, thinking that this beauty really didn't know how to chat.

"Everyone please!"

Stepping aside, Gongsun Yunxiu invited everyone to enter the academy.

As soon as he entered, Zhao Kang did not hear the sound of reading in his imagination, but there was some silence.

The academy's entrance is tall and the interior is not simple either. The pavilions and pavilions are dazzling to see.

Through the gaps in some windows, some figures can be vaguely seen.

Gongsun Yunxiu took them to a waterside pavilion. Someone had already arranged seats and prepared melon and fruit refreshments.

To be honest, this academy made Zhao Kang feel like he was back in college, but it was just an ancient university.

"Everyone, please take a seat."

Gongsun Yunxiu knelt on the soft cushion. Wu Guanhai's eyelids twitched at the side, and Princess Mingzhu was also surprised.

As a literati, there was only one situation when she could sit down on her knees, and that was when she had to discuss matters with everyone present.

Princess Mingzhu felt that she had nothing to praise the Academy Dean.

Compared with the other party's appearance, there is no color at all, and his temperament is even better.

Could it be that he wants to be with Zhao Kang?
Ye Hongxue also discovered this. She still knew a lot of rules. Looking at Zhao Kang who sat down, he coughed and whispered a few words.

Zhao Kang was stunned when he heard this. He glanced at Gongsun Yunxiu with some embarrassment and quickly imitated Gongsun Yunxiu's kneeling. This was necessary respect.

Gongsun Yunxiu's mind was sharp and he smiled slightly: "There is no need for the Imperial Master to accommodate himself. Whatever is comfortable and convenient comes as long as he comes."

"Yunxiu has been accustomed to these red tapes since she was a child, and it is difficult to change now."

"This is good, very good." Zhao Kang sneered.

Gongsun Yunxiu put down the jade flute in his hand, his thoughts seemed to have drifted far away, his tone was soft and gentle, and he did not say any polite words, but said straightforwardly: "It has been 230 years since the Zhou Dynasty established the academy, and the Zhou Dynasty was only 240 years old. Speaking of this, It is no exaggeration to say that he is of the same age as the country.”

"For more than two hundred springs, autumns, winters and summers, many great figures came out of this place. They made great contributions to the state of Zhou. This is the glory of the academy."

"Yunxiu has been the current president of the academy for four years. However, in the first year, someone asked me a question that I still can't figure out. I hope the Imperial Master can help me answer my question."

Zhao Kang, who was in a serious situation, felt quite uncomfortable. He responded after a moment: "Zhao Kang is not very talented and has little knowledge. He may not be able to give the dean the answer, but he is willing to listen attentively. I don't know what question has confused the dean for so long."

Gongsun Yunxiu looked at him and said softly: "The man asked me whether the academy is an academy for princes and ministers, or an academy for the Kingdom of Zhou!"

(End of this chapter)