Chapter 240.2
After Li Linfu left, Lin Beifan picked up the list.
It detailed the profiles of 50 teachers, evaluating them on their academic level, educational achievements, and moral cultivation, arguably the finest 50 teachers in Great Xia.
However, as the saying goes, You can know a persons face, but not their heart.
It would be funny if by carelessness, a wolf in sheeps clothing was selected.
Even worse would be if there were any schemes hidden within, and all the selected candidates turned out to be school principalsthat would be truly laughable.
Therefore, he planned to conduct a covert investigation to select the Graded Teachers who best matched his ideal.
Among the many aspects to be scrutinized, Lin Beifan valued moral cultivation the most.
A teacher with moral integrity has a significant impact on students, helping them establish virtue and the right set of values, which is beneficial to both the country and its people.The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))
Lin Beifan flipped to the first name: Zhao De, Apprentice Scholar, 49 years old, a teacher at the Caowei Academy in the capital city!
His consciousness connected to the Empire Sandbox to observe Zhao Des situation.
Then, Lin Beifan saw an elderly man with half-white, half-black hair, sallow skin, and a slender frame standing in front of the recently announced golden list, sighing, Alas! I was not selected again this time!
He wasnt overly disappointed because after so many years of studying and still being just an Apprentice Scholar, he had long recognized his own level.
Being able to participate in the imperial examination was already a fortunate event for him.
In another country, he wouldnt even have the opportunity to take part in the imperial examination.
This time was no exception; there were no surprises.
He gradually blended into the crowd and slowly made his way back to the Caowei Academy.
On the way, he encountered many young students.
Upon seeing Zhao De, they excitedly gathered around him, chattering away.
Teacher Zhao, did you pass the exam?
Theres no need to ask. With Teacher Zhaos knowledge, how could he not pass?
Yes, the masters knowledge is so impressive!
Zhao De replied with a wry smile, Children, its not that easy! There are always stronger contenders out there; theres always a higher mountain! Compared to others, I still fall short! Besides, I might not be able to teach you anymore if I were to pass! So, would you prefer that I pass or not?
The students looked at each other, unsure of what to say.
Zhao De changed the subject, By the way, have you finished your homework? Dont think that I wont check your homework just because your teacher is taking exams!
Do we still have to check?
Ill go back and finish it right away!
Teacher Zhao, congratulations!
Teacher Zhao, youve made it!
Zhao De was utterly bewildered: Whats going on? What is this about?
Teacher Zhao, were here to congratulate you on your success!
Success?
Zhao De waved his hands repeatedly, smiling bitterly, Everyone, please stop joking. Ive checked the golden list; my name isnt there!
Tsk! Were not talking about the imperial examination, but the Graded Teacher!
Graded Teacher? Zhao De was still confused.
Teacher Zhao, the court announced the first batch of Graded Teacher selections just now! There are a total of 10 people in this first batch, all of whom are the best of the best selected from teachers nationwide! Your name is on the list; youve become a Graded Teacher!
I became a Graded Teacher? Zhao De was stunned and couldnt believe it.
Although he had dreamed of it, he never dared to hope for it!
It felt just like becoming the top scholar in the high school exams!
Teacher Zhao, do you know the benefits of becoming a Graded Teacher? someone asked.
Zhao De turned his head and asked blankly, What benefits?
Becoming a Graded Teacher is equivalent to being a seventh-rank official in the court, like a county magistrate! From now on, you can receive a salary similar to that of a county magistrate, around fifty to sixty taels of silver a year!
Your status will be extremely revered; you can meet officials without lowering yourself. No matter how high-ranking they are, you dont have to kneel! You have all the privileges except for power. Moreover, you are held in even higher esteem because youre one of the first batch of Graded Teachers!
The person said enviously, Teacher Zhao no, thats not right, Graded Teacher Zhao, youve made it! Congratulations!
Congratulations, congratulations the other teachers came over to offer their congratulations.
Zhao De was overwhelmed with emotion and said incoherently, Thank you! Thank you
He felt that all the hard work he had put in over the year was worth it!
Zhao De knelt down in the direction of the imperial palace and exclaimed, The Emperors grace is boundless! Your Majesty, thank you for your great kindness!
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