Chapter 48 Promotion to Xuan Class
After the award ceremony, the teacher began to analyze the outstanding articles of this ten-day examination, and the first one to bear the brunt was Jiang Zhiyu's "On the Way of Governing a Country".
Jiang Zhiyu picked up the article and explained its subtleties in detail. The students were fascinated and admired Jiang Zhiyu's talent.
After the teacher finished his explanation, he said, "Jiang Zhiyu's essay in this ten-day exam is indeed admirable. But you must remember that everyone has unique talents and interests. You must discover your own path and have the courage to explore in order to reach the pinnacle of learning."
The students nodded and agreed with it.
At this time, a student stood up and asked: "Teacher, I would like to know how to write such an excellent article?"
The Master smiled and replied: "To write a good article, you must first 'read thousands of books and write like a god'. Secondly, you must be good at observing life and understanding the various aspects of life. Finally, you must be brave to innovate and dare to break through. Only in this way can you write a masterpiece that will be passed down through the ages."
The students expressed their agreement and vowed to keep the Master's teachings in mind.
As the sun sets, the sound of reading begins to resound in the Imperial College. Carrying the Master's teachings, the students return to their respective dormitories and plunge into a new wave of learning. Jiang Zhiyu secretly vows in his heart that he will work harder and live up to the high expectations of the Master and Lecturer Shangguan.
As the Master announced the end of the meeting, the students left the hall and returned to their respective residences. The Master and several lecturers stayed behind to continue discussing the teaching plan of the academy.
The students all had their own joys and sorrows, but no one mentioned the previous unreasonable dispute.
In the quiet discussion room, several lecturers surrounded the teacher, their eyes frequently fell on Jiang Zhiyu and other students in the Yellow Class, as if silently evaluating their potential. Teacher Shangguan Zhengming gently stroked his long beard, his brows revealing deep thoughts. After a moment of silence, he began to speak slowly: "My colleagues, among the Yellow Class, Jiang Zhiyu is talented, his writing is like a spring breeze, and his insights are unique. He is truly the pearl of the academy. The other ten students also have their own characteristics and outstanding talents. In my humble opinion, it is a natural move to promote them to the Xuan Class."
The lecturers present all nodded their heads in agreement. One of the lecturers praised Jiang Zhiyu's article highly: "Jiang Zhiyu's article is magnificent and impressive. The other students also have their own strengths, and they should be given a broader academic space."
After careful consideration, the masters finally reached a consensus and decided to promote Jiang Zhiyu and ten other Huang class disciples to Xuan class. Master Shangguan Zhengming then summoned a deacon from the academy and disclosed the decision.
Upon hearing this, the deacon immediately began to arrange the relevant matters. Soon, Jiang Zhiyu and ten other students were summoned to the hall, where Master Shangguan Zhengming personally announced this exciting news.
"Student Jiang Zhiyu, you have brilliant literary talent and great intelligence. I have decided to promote you to the Xuan class so that you can receive more in-depth academic training. The other ten students have also performed outstandingly and have received this honor." Master Shangguan Zhengming's words were filled with sincere relief and joy.
After hearing this, Jiang Zhiyu and other students were extremely excited and bowed to the teacher to express their gratitude.
In the ancient buildings of the Imperial College, the sound of bells echoed in the morning light. Upon hearing this, the deacon immediately began to arrange the relevant matters. He shuttled between the corridors, reading out the list of promotions loudly as he walked. Each name was like a rising star, shining brightly under the starry sky of the Imperial College.
Soon, Jiang Zhiyu and ten other students were summoned to the hall, where many teachers and students had already gathered, and their eyes were all fixed on these ten outstanding students.
In the center of the lobby, Mr. Shangguan Zhengming sat at his desk, with transcripts in front of him, each of which recorded the students' wisdom and hard work.
"Student Jiang Zhiyu, you have brilliant literary talent and great intelligence. I have decided to promote you to the Xuan class so that you can receive more in-depth academic training. The other ten students have also performed outstandingly and have received this honor." Master Shangguan Zhengming's words were filled with sincere relief and joy.
After hearing this, Jiang Zhiyu and other students were very excited and bowed to the teacher to express their gratitude. Their eyes were shining with longing and expectation for the future, and the classmates around them could not help but be moved and cast envious glances at them.
After the promotion ceremony, Jiang Zhiyu walked out of the hall with Liu Mengmeng, Xiao Wen and others. They walked on the quaint paths of the Imperial College, and the pines and cypresses on both sides seemed to nod in greeting for their achievements.
"Zhi Yu, your essay in this exam is truly amazing." Liu Mengmeng spoke first, her eyes revealing sincere respect.
Jiang Zhiyu smiled and shook his head. "Mengmeng, you are not bad either. Your article is insightful and refreshing."
Xiao Wen interrupted softly, "Yes, we were all promoted to the Xuan class, thanks to everyone. When we were in the Huang class, we helped each other and made progress together. This friendship cannot be replaced by any honor."
Qi Zimo stared ahead and said firmly: "We entered the Xuan class not only for personal honor, but also to be able to better serve the country and seek benefits for the people of the world."
Zhang Anjie nodded in agreement, "That's right. The study in Xuan Class is more rigorous, and the burden on our shoulders is heavier. But as long as we care about the world, I believe we can all go further on this road."
Their conversation attracted the attention of the students around them. In the pure academic palace of the Imperial College, every student has the ambition to serve the country and the people. They forge ahead here and write their own chapter of youth together.
As the sun was setting, the classes at the Imperial College gradually dispersed. Jiang Zhiyu and his companions came to a quiet place behind the academy, where there was a wide lawn where students often exchanged ideas and relaxed.
Kang Yining lay on the grass, looking at the sky. "What kind of challenges will we encounter after we are promoted to the Xuan class?"
Hu Jiahong smiled and replied: "There are definitely challenges, but as long as we have faith in our hearts and pens in our hands, there is no difficulty that we cannot overcome."
Xu Guokun looked at the mountains in the distance and said, "Yes, we must learn to grow in challenges and constantly improve our abilities. Only in this way can we make greater contributions to the country in the future."
Liao Zhen stood up and looked at everyone. "We are all students of the Imperial College. We share the same ideals and beliefs. No matter how difficult the road ahead is, we must move forward hand in hand and create a better future together."
"What! How can they enter the Xuan class!" Jiang Shuyuan was very angry when she heard the news.
"That's right, why?" Wu Xi echoed.
Jiang Shuyuan's anger was like a raging fire. Yang Jiamin gently patted her shoulder, trying to calm the raging flames with gentle comfort: "You don't need to be so angry."