As winter goes and spring comes, everything revives, and inside and outside Luoyang City, a prosperous scene has once again reappeared.

For more than ten days, people have been rushing to the city gates, and most of them have rushed to the city. The prices of hotels, inns and inns in Luoyang City have continued to rise, but the supply is still in short supply.

At the gate of the Imperial Academy, countless people were gathering here, and even outside the surrounding walls of the Imperial Academy, many people stretched their necks to try to check the situation inside.

The reason why it is so lively is very simple. It is that this Imperial College, which has been in the planning for more than half a year and has caused trouble to the gentry and people in the Han Dynasty, is finally about to start school today!

It is actually not entirely accurate to say that the school starts. It is just that since the first day of the first lunar month this year, Taixue has officially accepted admissions to the public, and it has been two months since.

A few days ago, the Taixue conducted a simple assessment of all applicants. Today, these people were assigned grades according to the assessment results and announced to the world.

The reason why we have to separate grades is Liu He’s proposal.

Based on the historical reform of Wang Anshi, he slightly modified the "Taixue Three Stories Method" and designated the Taixue of the Han Dynasty as the Five Stories.

Those who are less than ten years old and have very low knowledge and are even ignorant of their eyes will be in a single place.

Those who are ten years old and younger than thirteen years old and who are just proficient in literature will be in the second house.

Those who are thirteen years old and less than sixteen years old will have a little knowledge of the classics and history.

Those who are sixteen years old and less than twenty years old, and those who have insights are in the four places.

Those who are over twenty years old and less than twenty-five years old and have extraordinary knowledge will be in the five houses.

Every student in the school will take the exam once every six months. Anyone who fails the exam three times in a row will be expelled from the Taixue School. Those who are excellent in the school will be promoted to the next school regardless of their age.

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After arriving at the Wushu, the results obtained from each school exam will be handed over to the court for review, and then talents will be selected and sent to various places for posting.

Not only that, this Imperial Academy did not only teach classics as usual, but instead set up four major branches.

These four major branches are: Economics, Engineering, Medicine, and Military.

The School of Sutra teaches classics, history, and collections of classics, poetry, songs, Confucianism, Taoism, Mo and Law, and mathematics.

The institute of engineering includes many categories such as salt, mine, casting, construction, and agriculture.

As the name suggests, a hospital is a branch that teaches medicine.

The Military Academy is naturally to teach martial arts, military tactics, and strategies.

The highest leader of the Imperial Academy is the dean, who takes charge of all the affairs of the Imperial Academy and enjoys the salary of the Lord.

Below the dean, there are two Dian Xuepushe, five sects and ten supervising students, respectively, responsible for assisting the dean, managing the academic affairs and student achievements, supervising the order within the institute, and implementing the regulations of the institute.

The four major branches also have department offices, supervisors and other positions.

Such an Imperial Academy is simply unheard of. In addition, it can be admitted to school, regardless of scholars, peasants, industry and commerce, and all the Han people, so it attracted scholars and people from all over the world to come and find out.

On both sides of the gate of the Imperial Academy, two signs more than ten feet high are erected. On these four signs, there are lists of recruitment and allocation of students recruited by the four major branches after the assessment.

"I've won...I've won, I've entered Class 2, Sanshe, Suzhou..."

"I'm in class B, 3, 4th chamber of the hospital..."

"Haha, I didn't expect that I could enter too. I studied carpenters with my father since I was a child. I didn't expect that I would have the opportunity to enter the Imperial Academy in this life. Father, you can rest in peace..."

"Soldiers, I'm entering the Soldiers... Father, look, the child has entered the Soldiers, Class 6, look..."

"I saw it and saw it. My son is promising, promising. After entering, I must study hard and make more progress in order to serve the country in the future. If I dare to slack off, I will not be a child of my Qian family..."

"I didn't expect it, I didn't expect it... I'm a farmer's family for generations, and now I can have a scholar. Good... I'm happy, I'm happy... Son, you have to work harder..."

"Well, kid... kid got it..."

"Chang'er, you have been admitted, okay, okay! Let's go home and slaughter the lamb. Let's have a good meal tonight. Start tomorrow, the bento will work hard."

Before these four lists, countless people were either excited, crying with joy, secretly encouraging themselves, or being advised by elders. Of course, some people who failed the exam and were too old to fail the exam, hid aside, secretly hurt themselves and regretted them.

In addition, there were many people, in groups of three or five, or in piles of ten, gathering together, whispering to each other, showing dissatisfaction.

"Hmph, what kind of Taixue? In addition to the classics, there are also military academies. There are also some industrial academies and hospitals, which are simply insulting."

"Study with a group of farmers, craftsmen, merchants, and classmates. Huh, it's better not to go to such an Imperial College."

"That's right, everyone, what kind of deceased people who learned that they could enter the school were dancing, crying or laughing in this public crowd? Is this the Imperial Academy or the market?"

"Isn't it enough to learn these many saints? Is it necessary to teach these sages? Is it necessary to teach agriculture? Isn't it just farming, who can't do it? It's just a mud-legged person, and I have to be on an equal footing with our gentry. Where does the saint place?"

"But I heard that the president of the Imperial Academy is Lu Zhi and Duke Lu. He is the most famous scholar of the Confucianism in my Han Dynasty. He is both civil and military, and is highly respected. He stepped down as General Zuocheqi and took over the Imperial Academy. He listed more than ten volumes of classics such as "The Analects of Confucius", "The Book of Songs", and "Three Character Classics" as compulsory courses in each academies. There are also famous masters such as Zhong Yuanchang and Cai Boyi who teach calligraphy to the whole academies every half month. I think among the four academies, the head of the Scriptures is still the ones."

"What's the use of that? Just want me to be classmates with these people with foul smell and smelly bodies, I'm afraid I can't avoid it. What else can I learn?"

Most of the scholars who were watching the fun around had prejudices against the Imperial Academy because of many rumors. Now that they saw this situation, they felt more and more confident in their minds, and they became increasingly disgusted with the Imperial Academy.

In the Imperial Academy, above a four-story high-rise building, Liu He sat firmly on Mount Tai, looking down at the four sides through the windows.

"His Majesty……"

Lu Zhi walked quickly with a thick booklet in his hands.

"This is the list of students recruited by this Imperial College and the Four Colleges. Please also ask Your Majesty to read it."

"No need." Liu He waved his hand: "Duke Lu is an old minister in the court. He is both civil and military, capable and safe in his work. I am completely at ease. Tell me, how many children of aristocratic families are there in this list?"

Although Lu Zhi was old, Hua Tuo had been conditioning him for many years. In recent years, he has been practicing the Five Animal Play. He was originally supposed to die a few years ago in history, but now he is still very healthy. After hearing Liu He's question, he immediately answered without hesitation.

"When you go back to your Majesty, a total of 24,379 people came to register and recruit students, totaling 16,538, of which 37% were students of the School of Economics and 28% were soldiers far away, followed by hospitals and the School of Industrial at the end."

"Among these more than 10,000 people, less than 30% of the children of aristocratic families account for less than 30%. The many merchants and craftsmen whom Your Majesty granted them to Yunhai County were named as gentry. Most of them had family children coming to take the exam this time, and most of them had to hire, with a total of more than 4,600 people. The remaining ones were from ordinary people."

After listening to Lu Zhi’s report, Liu He nodded slightly: “Well, it’s almost the same as what I expected before.”

"Your Majesty is wise." Lu Zhi bowed and said.

Qian Li came forward and said, "Your Majesty, in addition to cultivating talents for the court, he also had to win the hearts of all the scholars in the world. However, now the students of the Imperial Academy are of such a background, I am afraid that the hearts of these scholars will still deviate from the court."

"What the Sili School Commander said is not bad." Jingzhao Yin Cai Yong also echoed: "The old minister dared to make a bold statement. Can he provide some convenience for the children of the gentry? If you do not go through the recruitment, you can directly enroll in the school. Or the five-sect assessment can be appropriately given extra points so that it can be used by the court and will not be abandoned."

As soon as Cai Yong said this, many ministers present expressed their agreement, and the same was true for the confidants who had followed Liu He for many years.

In the eyes of all ministers, the gentry is the leader of all people. Now that His Majesty can open this Imperial Academy to all the people, it is extremely kind. It is reasonable to give the gentry some privileges, and the people have nothing to say.

Liu He looked at Qian Li and found that even a person who was a truly poor person showed his approval of this proposal, but he did not express his opinion.

Liu He raised his lips: "A few days ago, the emperor's uncle Liu Yu had brought several royal relatives to see me."

The ministers didn't know what the meaning of him suddenly mentioned this matter, so they could only lower their heads and listen.

"The emperor asked me a request. He said that there are many young children in my Han royal family nowadays, but most of them are unworthy sons. They are not good at learning and ignorant. I hope I can be able to be compatible with them, let them go to school, and strictly discipline them in order to serve the country in the future and win their wives and children. Even the empress dowager also mentioned me a few words when she was having a meal."

After Liu He said that, he glanced at everyone and said, "Guess, how did I reply to him?"

The ministers looked at each other, and then a minister said first: "Liu Yu is not only the imperial court, but also the uncle of His Majesty, who is righteous and kind, and has a stable manner. He went to Jingzhou to shock Liu Biao and made many contributions. Moreover, such a request is reasonable, and for the sake of the royal family and the court, as well as the empress dowager's face. His Majesty should agree."

Xun Yu's eyes turned and he said, "Your Majesty should have rejected Zong Zheng."

Liu He smiled and said, "Hahaha... Sure enough, only Wenruo knows my heart best. Yes, I rejected the emperor's uncle on the spot."

Seeing the ministers' shocked and confused look on their faces, Liu He said, "I told the emperor that family background is just a gift from their parents and is not worth showing off. Even the royal family members can do what they can? They are idle and do not do their jobs. They rely on their parents' status to seek privileges and seek for a gangster's life. After all, they will harm others and themselves, and even harm the court. If they cannot turn back, even if they enter the Imperial Academy, they will only ruin the Imperial Academy's style. If they can repent, study hard, and get into the Imperial Academy by themselves, or even become officials and make achievements, wouldn't they leave a good story?"

"This..." After he explained this, everyone naturally understood the purpose of Liu He's words.

Even the royal relatives of the Liu family cannot have any privileges, let alone the gentry?

But even though I understand, most ministers from the aristocratic family still feel resentful and dare not express it.

Qian Li asked, "Who knows what means Your Majesty intends to use to resolve the current situation and win the hearts of a scholar?"

Liu He looked out the window and said calmly: "Aristocrats have made many contributions to our great Han Dynasty. Is this privilege... I can give it to you, but this is only once, so I won't be an example."

After hearing what he said, many ministers' eyes lit up.

Liu He said to Lu Zhi: "Lu Aiqing, you immediately issue an announcement to all parties, saying that there were many children of aristocratic families who had not arrived for various reasons, and they missed the recruitment. Thinking that the court was employed, we will take another examination three days later. If all children of aristocratic families can pass the second examination, they can also enter the school. In addition, at that time, I will announce the peerless treasure in the Imperial Academy that I mentioned on that day."

Lu Zhi was a little confused, but he still got the order and retreated.

"Your Majesty..." Qian Li said in a little puzzled: "The scholars have prejudices against the Imperial Academy and are unwilling to come to take the exam. It's not that I haven't arrived yet. Why should you..."

Xun Yu interrupted him: "No need to ask too much, your Majesty will know everything about this move in three days."

Qian Li stopped talking, and Liu He continued to turn his head and look at the crowded crowd inside and outside the Imperial Academy. Many ministers, look at me, look at you, and all of them showed doubt on their faces.

Lu Zhi quickly posted the second recruitment list, and the news caused another uproar.

"What does this mean? Is it a special preferential treatment for the children of our aristocratic clans?"

"It's not like... If you really want preferential treatment, why bother to take the exam? Isn't it just to go directly to school?"

"But you say, what would the peerless treasure His Majesty prepares for the Imperial Academy be? I'm really a little curious."

"Hey, I see, it's just a fool of people's hearts. What kind of good thing can it be."

While these scholars were talking, several people squeezed into the piles and groups of scholars.

"Everyone, please relax. In the following view, this Taixue is simply a false reputation. What recruitment and treasures are just a guise. Don't be fooled."

Most of the scholars around him were very resentful towards the Imperial Academy. When they heard this, they were all right and turned their heads to look at the speakers.

"Oh? How can I see it? Please tell me clearly."

"Hehe, haven't you noticed it? Most of the enrollment list of Imperial College this time are merchants and children of ordinary people, and the proportion of our gentry is very small."

After hearing this, many scholars looked at the list: "It's true. But what can this be done?"

Those who squeezed in later said, "This shows that the scholars in the world are not in the court. However, although today, although they have always suppressed our gentry, they also know that the gentry is indispensable and extremely important, so they still want to win over us. I think that Your Majesty must have seen that there were very few children of our gentry during this enrollment, so he was a little anxious. He hurriedly ordered Duke Lu to prepare for the second recruitment. Otherwise, why would there be no news before such a big incident?"

When everyone heard this, Dajue was right: "Yes, what brother said is very good. So, with a sufficient view, should we do this trick?"

The man shook his head: "I should not take the exam. If Your Majesty really treats our gentry, he should not be admitted to school without the exam. My gentry's children have read poetry and books since childhood. How can they compare with those ordinary people? As for that peerless treasure, hehe, he has never revealed any points today. It must be just to attract attention and not worth laughing at."

"It's not bad, what my brother said is exactly what I want. Running a school is running a school, and it's also a treasure. We are not a businessman, so what should we do when we come to study?"

"After Brother Jing, I'll be enlightened."

"It seems that he is still the one from Yuzhou, and he is more sincere in recruiting talents. I have decided to go to Yuzhou in a few days..."

Many scholars made up their minds.

And just as they were talking lively, the people who provoked trouble quietly left. Some went straight outside Luoyang City, while others ran towards some mansions in the north of the city...
Chapter completed!