Three points are destined, seven points depend on face

The hall instantly became quiet. After a while, Zhao Lichang spoke up, "Ms. Xia is so righteous!"

Several other village chiefs also praised him repeatedly. You should know that it is more difficult for children from farm families to get ahead than from poor families. Because the family is full of mud-legged people, where can the children come into contact with people who can read and write?

A child with clay legs is still a child with clay legs, this is reality.

"In addition, Chuntao has also set up a craftsmanship department in the academy, which is mainly responsible for making the tools she needs. Those who like to tinker with these things can also sign up to make practical tools, and Chuntao will give generous bonuses."

"A generous bonus?"

"Well, Chuntao said that if something is made well, there will be a bonus. It ranges from twenty taels to two hundred taels. It mainly depends on whether the tools are easy to use and whether they can save manpower."

Everyone breathed.

Oh my God! Is it so valuable to build a tool?

"But you have to be able to endure this, and you also need to have that kind of... talent. God will give you food to eat. If you can't make it, it will be a waste of time."

"You go back to the village and tell everyone first. If you are willing, let them come directly with the dolls and sign up first. After twenty days, all the dolls will have to take an entrance exam. Those who fail will not be accepted by the academy."

The village chiefs were a little confused, "These children can't read, so what else are they going to be assessed on?"

Zhang Li Zhang spread his hands and said, "I don't know about that. In short, Chuntao must have her reasons for setting this rule. You should make it clear to everyone in your village."

Here, Xia Chuntao and several gentlemen quickly discussed the exam plan.

During these twenty days, a total of fifty-three children signed up. This amount is not too small. However, Xia Chuntao knew that the total number of children in several nearby villages was far more than this number.

Many villagers do not take their children's education seriously. Even the villagers who came to sign up were mostly looking to become accountants. After all, the sooner you can work, the sooner you can make money for your family.

With everyone's eager anticipation, the children took the entrance exam for the first time in their lives.

The examination was divided into three courtyards, with three gentlemen serving as examiners.

Xia Chuntao divided the children into three groups according to their age. Each child was given a number plate, and Li Lan, Zhang Xiaomei and Chen Ju were brought to different examiners in sequence according to their number plates.

The three gentlemen will talk to each candidate, learn about the candidate's family situation, and observe the candidate's language expression ability, cognitive ability, etc.

The children all took their number plates and were waiting at the entrance of the academy.

Li Lan was responsible for picking up candidates aged 12 to 16. She held the candidate list in her hand and called the first candidate's name, "Zhang Chuan."

The candidate named Zhang Chuan walked up to her with his number plate and said a little shyly, "I...I am."

After checking the information, Li Lan took Zhang Chuan to Mr. Mei's yard.

Along the way, Li Lan walked in a hurry. Zhang Chuan followed her without saying much. Li Lan felt hot, so she took out a handkerchief from her sleeve to wipe her sweat. A shiny object fell out of her sleeve and fell on the ground. Glowing with silver light.

Zhang Chuan, who was following behind, looked down and saw that it was a small piece of silver!

Zhang Chuan quickly stopped Li Lan without thinking, "Girl, you dropped something!"

Li Lan turned to look at Zhang Chuan in confusion. Zhang Chuan pointed to the silver on the ground and said, "This fell from your body. Check to see if there is any missing silver."

Li Lan touched his sleeves and found that he was really short of money. He walked over and picked up the broken silver on the ground and thanked Zhang Chuan. Zhang Chuan waved his hand sheepishly, "I don't deserve the girl's thanks, it's just my duty."

After sending Zhang Chuan into the examination room, Li Lan took out the booklet and put a check mark behind Zhang Chuan's name.

This scene also happened in the courtyard of the other two gentlemen at the same time, but for the younger children, the fallen silver was changed to a few copper coins.

All the candidates who had finished the exam gathered in a courtyard, and the parents of the younger children waited with them. Some people didn't take the small test of "losing money without knowing it" seriously, and some people had their own ulterior motives, so that no candidate even talked about it.

Two hours later, the college posted the first-year admission list. Since everyone was illiterate, Zhang Xiaomei read it to everyone.

Those who were called were elated, while those who were not called were dejected.

One of the villagers became anxious when he heard that his child was not called in the end.

"Why is my family's treasure useless? Why don't we want it? It's not like we can't afford Shuxiu!"

Xia Chuntao smiled and asked the child named "Baocai", "Baocai, did anything special happen when you went to Mr.'s yard just now?"

Baocai looked at Xia Chuntao, then at his mother, and then shook his head.

"Did nothing really happen? I'll give you another chance."

Baocai hesitated for a moment, then shook his head.

Xia Chuntao stood up and faced all the candidates and parents, "I just asked the three girls who led the way to pretend to lose the money. Some people saw it and immediately returned it to the owner, while others chose to hide the money."

Xia Chuntao looked around, and several people suddenly lowered their heads.

Baocai's mother pulled Baocai and asked, "Did you hide the money? Take it out!"

Baocai reluctantly took out five cents from his arms and handed it to his mother.

Baocai Niang was so angry that she wanted to beat the child but was reluctant, so she said to Xia Chuntao, "It's just a few pennies. Can't we pay it back?"

"Although the money is not much, a few pennies can test a person's honesty."

Xia Chuntao looked at the candidates below and said, "Some of you will be accountants in the future. If you are so jealous of money, you will take it regardless of whether it is your own. What boss would dare to use such a person?"

"There are still some people who will take the imperial examination and pursue an official career in the future. Why do you want to be an official? In addition to being able to honor your ancestors, you also need to have a heart to make decisions for the people. You have to keep even a little bit of money for yourself. Even if you become an official, you are still a person. Corrupt officials, let alone making decisions for the people, I am afraid that ordinary people like us will be the first to be tricked."

"I don't care how other schools enroll students. But my academy must follow my rules."

Xia Chuntao doesn't care what these parents think, but integrity is her purpose in accepting students. The academy is hers, and she can set whatever conditions she wants, and it's not just her academy. If you're not satisfied, you can go to the academy in the county town!

A total of forty-five students were eventually recruited, and most of them were honest and honest.

After recruiting students and preparing books, Xia Chuntao held a simple opening ceremony.

The opening ceremony has only one theme: "Why study".

The three gentlemen either quoted allusions or started with stories, explaining their views in straightforward and humorous words.

The children below listened with great interest. Not only the children, but also Xia Chuntao was fascinated. This teacher is right!

No wonder it is said that "a teacher teaches people the truth and solves doubts."

Good teachers can indeed stimulate students' emotions and even influence their life direction.