Chapter 7 has been revised

After hesitating for a moment, Xu Xing still answered in turn

The knowledge of practical studies is very solid

Although there are no schools established by foreigners in Shaanxi Province, it is not uncommon for foreign missionaries to set up private schools

However, after he carefully reviewed it, his eyes grew brighter and he couldn't help but praise Xu Xing.

A person with ambition is not limited by age

Fellow townsfolk, though I have not seen them, I have heard of them

He took a good look at Xu Xing and asked, "How did you learn Gezhì and arithmetic? There should be no one in the outside world to teach you..."

Once the documentation proving identity is submitted, one can directly check into the academy for study

One should start reading early. The Four Books and Five Classics may not seem like much, but to achieve distinction in the Eight-legged Essay, one must engage in ten years of diligent study of these texts, day in and day out. The saying that one studies hard for ten years in a cold window is not an exaggeration.

Instructors who come from academies generally possess this kind of character

Moreover, although Xu Xing is wearing a long gown, it is not the scholarly robe of a scholar, nor is there a scholar's belt tied around his waist. Just from his attire, Xu Xing does not appear to be a scholar with official titles.

After all, knowledge does not come from nowhere

I would like to give it a try and learn the words of the sages

Good

The so-called study of physics and chemistry refers to the knowledge of these subjects

Instructor Wang advised Xu Xingdao

The roster bears the three small characters "Rixinzhai" in regular script.

As Wang Jiaoxi had anticipated, under the influence of psychological suggestion, he subconsciously overlooked this aspect of the issue. He glanced at Xu Xing, pondered his choice of words, and said, "Do you have any academic titles? If not... um... these are some questions from the study of natural philosophy and mathematics; please answer them."

Mr.

I believe that Shimin Studio is more suitable for you

In fact, he is not completely ignorant of the Four Books and Five Classics

At that time, there were missionaries providing disaster relief, and I studied with them for a period of time

This answer sheet is actually completely correct

And now his truth is precisely focused on the point of honesty and integrity

Xu Xing took a deep breath and quickly performed a bow to Master Wang

By mastering the eight-legged essay, one can attain an official position upon completion of their studies

Given Xu Xing's current age, it is evidently too late

Instructor Wang focused his mind and casually wrote down a few questions for short answers, instructing Xu Xing to solve them in the classical essay format

It is unlikely that one would watch him step into Weiblue Lane again with their eyes wide open

There is no fame or fortune to my name

When it comes to writing a thesis based on Confucian classics and composing the eight-legged essay, there is a sense of inadequacy despite having the intention and desire to do so

Only the four characters "fatal destiny" behind the column of "fate" seemed to be slowly dissipating, as if they were about to condense into different characters in the next moment

Xu Xing respectfully bowed to Instructor Wang and received the examination paper handed to him with both hands

In today's era, scientists are not in high demand. Furthermore, he does not possess the ability to become a scientist

The order has been changed

The latecomer and novice Xu Xing

Are you the Riri Shinza?

In the fifteenth year of the Guangxu era, there was a severe drought in Shaanxi Province

These are all essential questions to be asked when entering the academy, intricately linked to one another

The Weijing Academy is not so easy to enter

The circle of scholars is quite small, especially among those from the same hometown

Born into poverty

Xu Xing rose slowly, lifted the hem of his long gown, and bowed deeply to Master Wang.

There are numerous schools established by foreigners in the country, such as Yinghua Academy and Morrison School, all of which are founded by foreigners. Moreover, the key point is that these foreigners do not charge any fees for attending these schools

Having only some practical knowledge, and not standing out, it remains uncertain whether the academy will accept him or not

He is not foolish

So it is like this

Ge Zhi, or the investigation of things to attain knowledge, refers to the pursuit of understanding the principles of things in order to acquire knowledge

Scholars all have their literary lineage, such as which private school they were initiated in, which classics they studied, which classic was the one for governance, in which year they participated in the county, provincial, and imperial examinations, whether they passed the examinations, and if they hold any official titles, ... who taught them ...

At the same time, while performing the bowing gesture, he opened his personal panel.

Although a tree stands out in the forest, the wind will inevitably bring it down

Instructor Wang was taken aback

However, if he does not perform well and fails to gain admission to the Jing Shu Academy, he will face a calamity that is certain to lead to his demise.

I hope the instructor will understand

Mr. Xie

The first paragraph is similar to that of an argumentative essay

If these things are fabricated indiscriminately... on one hand, it will not proceed smoothly, and on the other hand, it is easy to make mistakes

The matter of lineage in mentorship is rarely falsified; it is merely a necessary step in the process of enrolling in an academy and filling out the roster.

Which one to learn is clear at a glance

Instructor Wang first took a hurried glance and saw that Xu was filling out the exam paper, which made him somewhat displeased. After all, the number of people in the academy who could answer all the questions on this exam paper is few and far between

I wish to study at the Jing Shu Academy, and I hope that the esteemed seniors will grant me this opportunity

Instructor Wang nodded slightly, took out the roster from the cabinet, and pushed it in front of Xu Xing. "Please write down your name, year of birth, place of origin, age at the time of enlightenment, the books you read during your early education, and any practical books you have studied. Additionally, you need to pay three taels... never mind, I will pay for you this time, but this is the only exception."

Confucian scholars, regardless of their many shortcomings, possess one notable quality: a joy in teaching

The eight sections consist of the introduction, the development, the main argument, the transition, the first supporting point, the second supporting point, the third supporting point, and the conclusion

After all, he is not a graduate of a science and engineering discipline

Upon entering the ear room, he walked slowly without showing any signs of fear, eloquently delivering such a speech.

Upon hearing this, Master Wang felt a sense of relief within.

Having come from a humble background, Xu Xing has exerted great effort to acquire some practical knowledge, yet he has never delved into the Four Books and Five Classics, remaining completely ignorant of them

In modern times, fundamental sciences are also referred to as the study of principles and phenomena.

These are several questions from the Four Books; you only need to analyze the questions without writing a formal essay.

Sometimes, taking a step back allows for a broader perspective

In slightly larger areas, the teachers qualified to instruct in private schools are generally of scholar background. However, in a county, there are typically only a little over one hundred scholars. In some counties where education is lacking, it is possible that there may not even be one hundred scholars.

Proceed steadily along the path

He walked slowly as if relieved, letting out a sigh of relief

The lineage of scholars is difficult to scrutinize, but the foreign missionaries... The Wei Jing Academy lacks this capability.

If one possesses fame and success, the opening remarks would not be the same as those just spoken

However, he was also afraid that Master Wang would immediately ask him about his lineage, so he got straight to the point as soon as he arrived, subconsciously prompting Master Wang to overlook the question about his lineage.

The examination questions in mathematics and the study of natural philosophy are not particularly difficult, generally corresponding to the level of junior high and high school in later generations, with two or three questions involving advanced mathematics and university-level physics

Studying practical subjects means studying engineering, which is the fate of a lifetime as a skilled worker

Rather than hiding it from Instructor Wang, it is better to reveal everything early on and leave a good impression on Instructor Wang

Breaking the problem is merely the first step, yet it is also the most crucial one

Certainly, the intentions of the foreigners are not purely altruistic; they established schools for the purpose of missionary work

However, inquiring about one's academic credentials is customary, and Wang's instruction is not lacking in the time taken to say these few words

He estimated that Xu Xing was at least seventeen or eighteen years old

However, there is one prerequisite: this person must be "honest and sincere," and cannot be a cunning individual

As for the higher-ranking scholars and successful candidates, there are even fewer of them

Specifically for the children of impoverished families

Xu Xing found a reason