Chapter 1202: Teacher Deng also wants to take a mock exam
The next morning, Sun Shan and others returned to the county town.
Xiao Yazi brought his elderly grandfather and grandmother over to kowtow to Sun Shan.
Xiao Yazi said gratefully: "Thank you, sir. Thank you for not forgetting Xiao Yazi."
Looking at the thin and weak little Yazi, Sun Shan said comfortingly: "Good Yazi, take good care of grandpa and grandma, work hard, and your life will definitely get better."
Xiao Yazi looked at Sun Shan with red eyes and nodded heavily: "Sir, Xiao Yazi knows. Xiao Yazi will work hard and take good care of Grandpa and Grandma. When I grow up, I will repay you well."
Grandpa Xiaoya stepped forward, led his family to kneel on the ground, and kowtowed to Sun Shan: "Thank you very much, sir. Thank you for not looking down on my old age and weakness. I will work hard and will not let you down."
Grandpa Xiao Yazi looked at Sun Shan with tears in his eyes and couldn't help getting excited.
What a capable and kind-hearted adult.
Da Niao Village is blessed, Yuanlu County is blessed, and their family is blessed too.
Sun Shan gently helped the old man up, patted his bony hands, and said encouragingly: "Old man, live well, and everything will be fine. Xiao Yazi is a good Yazi, and you will be blessed in the future."
When the old man heard this, his eyes sparkled as he looked at Sun Shan and he nodded heavily, "Sir, I believe you. If you say it will get better, it will definitely get better."
After leaving Da Niao Village, Sun Shan and his gang rode back to the county town at full speed.
The yamen cannot be without its leadership team, so they must rush back quickly.
The long journey through the night was a real pain for all the gentlemen and students.
Teacher Deng looked at the students who were complaining bitterly, shook his head and said to Sun Shan, "Sir, I heard from Mr. Wang that before the college entrance examination, you took him to the toilet next to the college entrance examination and asked him to take the exam like the college entrance examination. Is this true?"
After Wang Jiaxing hosted the banquet for the scholars, he immediately ran to Chenzhou Prefecture to inquire about the situation and prepare for next year's "Yuelu Academy" entrance examination, so he was not on the trip this time.
Sun Shan nodded honestly and said, "Yes. This kind of imitation will make Wang Xiucai feel familiar when he really walks into the examination room. And next to the toilet is the worst situation of the examination room. Even if he encounters a smelly toilet, he will be mentally prepared."
Teacher Deng looked at Sun Shan with stars in his eyes and said excitedly, "Sir, your method is good. By conducting the test according to the model of the college examination, the candidates will feel familiar when they arrive at the examination room. They will not feel strange and will be able to take the test easily. No wonder Mr. Wang did so well in the test this time."
Teacher Deng actually wanted to discuss this issue with Sun Shan, but Sun Shan was busy with the bird droppings and he didn't want to disturb him.
Now that I'm back in the city, I can't help but come over to ask for your advice.
Especially when I see the students looking miserable, I feel that they are in need of training.
I was so tired after walking such a short distance. No wonder I did so poorly in the college entrance examination.
In addition to a few scholars, many of those present were students and students preparing for imperial examinations.
Teacher Deng was so annoyed that he wanted to scold them.
They just went out for a trip and they all looked like cowards. How can they take the imperial examinations in the future?
Thinking about how Wang Jiaxing was like this before, he only trained in the backyard of the yamen for a few months and made rapid progress after he came out.
Thinking of Wang Jiaxing's complaint that Sun Shan made him live next to the toilet during the mock exam, Teacher Deng couldn't help but discuss this issue with Sun Shan.
Should the students of the county school also take such mock exams several times a year? And they must take them next to the toilets?
When it comes to mock exams, Sun Shan agrees, but the school probably doesn't have the conditions for it.
Sun Shan shook his head and said, "It's a good idea to test students according to the college entrance examination model. This way, students will be familiar with the process during the college entrance examination. However, the conditions in the county school may not be enough. Large-scale testing will cost a huge amount of manpower and material resources."
Teacher Deng's eyes darkened. What Sun Shan said made a lot of sense.
Not only are large examination halls needed, but a lot of invigilators are also needed. Students also have to stay in the county school for every exam. Eating, drinking, defecating and urinating are also big problems. These logistical guarantees are necessary and would be difficult to support without huge manpower and material resources.
Unlike Wang Jiaxing, who was taken to the backyard of the yamen and left alone to eat, drink, defecate, urinate and sleep.
Teacher Deng said helplessly: "Your Excellency is right. The county school does not have the conditions to hold a mock exam for so many people."
Sun Shan comforted him, "Teacher, don't be discouraged. Although we may not have the conditions now, we may have them in the future."
After a pause, he added: "We can also select a few outstanding candidates preparing for the college entrance examination for training. If there are no conditions, we can reduce the number of people, and when conditions are met, everyone can come together. Don't be anxious, take it step by step."
Sun Shan suggested to Instructor Deng that the students be divided into classes.
It is divided into experimental classes and ordinary classes. Giving good resources to the experimental classes is a good way to increase the success rate and rank higher.
It’s just not fair to some students in ordinary classes.
Teacher Deng's eyes lit up and he thought Sun Shan's suggestion was a good one.
Select the best students for intensive training so that some of them can be successfully listed first, allowing the county to produce more outstanding talents.
Teacher Deng nodded repeatedly and said, "Thank you, sir. I understand what to do."
As for how to do it, Teacher Deng did not tell Sun Shan.
Sun Shan didn't ask.
As the "Minister of Education", Deng Xiaoping was still responsible for handling educational issues. Sun Shan did not have the energy to manage all matters.
It was already evening when everyone returned to Yuanlu County.
After everyone entered the city, they continued to do what they were doing, and each went back to their own home.
As soon as Sun Shan entered the backyard of the government office, Steward Wang ran over happily and said with a smile on his face, "Master, Master Jin has sent a letter."
Sun Shan was stunned for a moment, then after realizing what was happening, he asked anxiously, "Is it a letter from my eldest cousin? Give it to me quickly."
As soon as Sun Shan arrived in Yuanlu County, he wrote a letter to his eldest cousin He Shujin. More than half a year passed, but he still didn't receive a reply.
Now that there is finally news, Sun Shan is so happy.
My eldest cousin is a magistrate in Chongqing Prefecture. Do you know how he is doing in the officialdom?
Sun Shan still remembers that when he was a child he hoped his eldest cousin would be made a marquis and become a prime minister so that he would have someone to back him up.
It seems very difficult to be granted the title of nobility, but it is very likely to be appointed as prime minister.
Steward Wang hurriedly handed the letter to Sun Shan and said with a smile, "Master, Master Jin not only sent you a letter this time, but also sent you some specialties from Chongqing Prefecture. Haha, you must try the specialties from Chongqing Prefecture later to see if they are delicious."
Sun Shan took the letter and said cheerfully, "A gift of goose feathers from a thousand miles away is worth more than the sentiment behind it. My cousin is so thoughtful."
Sun Shan quickly opened the letter, glanced through it quickly, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
The eldest cousin said everything was fine and told Sun Shan not to worry.
Seeing this, my heart can't help but feel at peace.
I was happy to receive the letter, but I was also afraid that something might happen.
Knowing that everything was safe, Sun Shan was in a better mood to read the letter carefully.