Chapter 2287: Admitting Over Three Hundred Students

Chapter 2287: Admitting Over Three Hundred Students

Wealthy children or children from modest backgrounds, if nurtured properly while their characters are still forming, will all become good children. They are educators, not only imparting knowledge but also teaching them how to conduct themselves in society.

The enrollment process at Zenglu Academy went smoothly, with most students enrolling during the morning session. In the afternoon, many people who had heard the news also arrived, so Meng Yunzheng left Master Wen in Taoli Hall to continue handling admissions.

By the end of the afternoon at You hour, the visitors who had come to tour the academy had left one after another. Some couldn't help but look back at the grand and solemn plaque, sighing, "This academy is well-built, spacious, with many classrooms, and the masters are eminent scholars. It's likely that this will become the largest academy in Dong'an Prefecture."

"Indeed, not only in Dong'an Prefecture, but I think this academy will rank among the top in the entire Dasu Dynasty."

"It seems that sending our children here to study was the right decision."

"Will you come back tomorrow?"

The first day was for enrollment, and the second day would officially involve registration, room and classroom assignments, and outfitting with clothing, shoes, and socks. So, many parents would be accompanying their children again on the second day.

After exchanging glances, the parents nodded and said, "Yes."

Therefore, on the second day, a long queue once again snaked its way towards Zenglu Academy. Everything in the academy had already been prepared. Except for the clothing, which had been measured and needed to be tailored, the wardrobes, beds, bedding, washbasins, and other items in the dormitories were all uniform.

Even the stationery for the beginners, such as brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones, were standardized. Of course, if families had the means and wanted to bring their own, they were free to do so, but what needed to be provided would still be provided.

Zenglu Academy's first enrollment brought in more than three hundred students. Among them, over half were originally studying in nearby schools that had merged with Zenglu Academy.

With more than three hundred students, it might not seem like much in modern terms, but in Dasu Dynasty, it was already a significant number. In this day and age, scholars were quite scarce, and Zenglu Academy had just been established in Dong'an Prefecture. Being able to attract this many students was a testament to Meng Yunzheng, the two Masters, and the plaque given by the Emperor.

With three hundred students, it was just the beginning, and more would come later.

Zenglu Academy was gaining popularity, and the villages at the foot of the mountain were thriving as well. Indeed, many people were renting houses, not only to accompany their children but also to set up businesses and shops.

As for Shu Yu, after recruiting laborers the day before, she had hired eight people for the academy, including gardeners, janitors, and kitchen staff. However, she had recruited over twenty people for herself, including the somewhat simple-minded man.

This man was more excited about tending to the sunflower fields than working at the academy. After all, farming was what he was used to, and he felt somewhat uncomfortable working at the academy.

But he had gone back and asked his wife, then came back the next day with his belongings.

Shu Yu saw that his face had injuries and scratches when he came, indicating that he had been beaten by his biased parents. However, even after being beaten, he had still come, and he didn't pass this job onto his brothers. Shu Yu was quite satisfied with this aspect.

Shu Yu arranged the new employees and prepared to take Hou Shi for a stroll around Dong'an Prefecture. She had been out for some time and would be returning soon.

As for Kang Shi, she had originally accompanied Yao Bo to travel and visit the two Masters. Now that Yao Bo was attending Zenglu Academy, Kang Shi naturally wouldn't leave. As a friend of Meng Yunzheng had lent them his private courtyard for the three of them to stay in.