Chapter 241.1


    Just then, a scream came from outside.


    The Minister of Rites, Li Linfu, has arrived!


    Everyone was startled.


    Minister Li is here?


    They all looked towards the door and saw Li Linfu, dressed in official robes, walking into the school with the support of the crowd. Seeing Zhao De, his eyes lit up, and he approached with a smile and a cupped-hand salute, Graded Teacher Zhao, Ivee to offer my congrattions! Congrattions on bing one of Great Xias first batch of Graded Teachers, haha!


    Zhao De was ttered, Minister Li, why trouble yourself toe all this way for such a small matter?


    You should know, even as a Graded Teacher, he was still leagues away from the Minister of Rites.


    The fact that the Minister of Rites personally came to congratte him was a great honor.


    Li Linfu pretended to be displeased, How can this be a small matter? You should know that there is no small matter in education; education is fundamental to the nation! Graded Teacher Zhao, as one of the first batch of Graded Teachers in Great Xia, you are a pioneer in history, and its only right that I give this matter great importance!


    In reality, hes not!


    It was the Emperor who valued it.


    If the Emperor valued it, then he, as his subject, should value it even more.


    But Zhao De didnt know that.


    He was extremely moved, Thank you, Minister Li, for your high regard. Im Im so excited I dont even know what to say!


    He looked up slightly and saw that everyone around him was looking on with envy and jealousy.


    After all, even the top schr of the current dynasty has never received such an honor!


    Zhao De was so happy he felt faint!


    Bring it here! Li Linfu called out.


    Immediately, two people brought over a set of sky-blue clothes and a ck official hat.


    Minister Li, what is this? Zhao De asked, puzzled.


    Li Linfu smiled and said, Graded Teacher Zhao, this is the official Graded Teacher attire and Graded Teacher hat prepared for you by the court, equivalent to the normal official uniform and hat!


    Zhao De was extremely surprised, Ah? Theres also this thing?


    Come on, put it on quickly, lets see what a Graded Teacher looks like!


    Uh alright, please wait a moment!


    After Zhao De changed into the new outfit, it was like he had swapped a peashooter for a cannon. He waspletely transformed.


    He looked spirited and at least a decade younger.


    A few aunties sneaked in from outside, and upon seeing Zhao De looking like this, they couldnt help but have their eyes turn green with envy.


    Li Linfu nodded in satisfaction: Very good, very good! After putting on this suit, you look much more spirited. Now you really look like a Graded Teacher, haha!


    Zhao De followed with a sillyugh.


    He felt as if at this moment, he had reached the pinnacle of his life!


    Then, Li Linfu exined another matter: You would enter the pce to meet the Emperor in three days.


    I I can meet His Majesty? Zhao De was extremely surprised.


    Of course!


    Li Linfu said with a smile: As the first batch of Graded Teachers, His Majesty wants to see you in person and has also prepared a medal awarding ceremony for you!


    What an immense honor this i! Thank you, Your Majesty, for your great kindness! Zhao De said, his words tumbling out in his excitement.


    After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Li Linfu left.


    But of course, Zhao Des moment of glory was just beginning.


    Three dayster, Graded Teachers from all over the country gathered in the capital city.


    Dressed in their uniform and high-quality Graded Teacher robes, they excitedly entered the imperial pce.


    Long live His Majesty!


    Lin Beifan sat on the dragon throne, looking at the Graded Teachers he had personally selected, and nodded in great satisfaction: Graded Teachers, please rise! You have poured your heart and soul into the field of education, tirelessly instructing others and truly exemplifying the role of a teacher!


    Your Majesty is too kind. We dare not ept such praise! the Graded Teachers said humbly.


    Lin Beifan shook his head and smiled: You are too modest. If I say you deserve it, then you deserve it!


    At that moment, Eunuch Liu announced loudly: The medal awarding ceremony begins!


    Lin Beifan then descended from the dragon throne.


    The eunuchs followed behind him.


    Each of them carried a tray in their hands, on whichy a medal and a waist que.


    The medal bore arge , representing a Grade C Graded Teacher.


    The waist que, besides having the  character, also had their names, signifying their identity.


    Lin Beifan first approached Zhao De and said with a smile: Zhao De, I know you. You are a good teacher who loves teaching, and your students like you very much! And your lesson ns, they are very detailed, I like them a lot!


    The Emperor knew him so well that Zhao De was so moved he almost fainted.


    Thank you for the praise, Your Majesty. I have only done what I ought to do! Zhao De said, overwhelmed by the honor.


    To do what you ought to do to the utmost is verymendable!


    Lin Beifan smiled as he picked up the medal and fastened it onto his left arm.


    Then he took the waist que and personally handed it to him.


    Thank you Thank you, Your Majesty, for your great kindness!


    Next, Lin Beifan moved on to the second Graded Teacher.


    He spoke simrly encouraging words and also personally fastened the medal and handed over the waist que.


    All the Graded Teachers were moved to tears and deeply touched to their core.


    Life is at its peak! It doesnt get better than this!


    After everything was done, Lin Beifan returned to his dragon throne and announced loudly, As I understand it, many Graded Teacherse from humble backgrounds and have had it tough! But as a Graded Teacher, one must maintain a certain dignity! Therefore, each Graded Teacher shall be rewarded with a house and a thousand taels of silver!


    The Graded Teachers were all stunned!


    To think that bing a Graded Teacher would alsoe with a house and money?


    It really was like ascending to the heavens in one step!


    A myriad of thoughts and feelings were condensed into a single phrase.


    Your Majesty, thank you for your imperial grace!


    Lin Beifan smiled and said, I hope all the Graded Teachers will not forget their original aspirations and will continue to work diligently to educate people! I hope to see you all again at the next award ceremony!


    Thank you, Your Majesty, we will not let down your great kindness!


    Next, Lin Beifan arranged for them to ride on tall horses and parade through the streets for themon people to see.


    You must understand that this honor was very extraordinary!


    Usually, only the top three schrs of the imperial examinationthe leading schr, the second ce, and the third cewould receive such an honor.


    And now, having be Graded Teachers, they too could enjoy this privilege.


    Mommy, their clothes are so beautiful! a six-year-old child said innocently.


    Study hard, and one day you too could wear such clothes! the mother encouraged at the opportunity.


    Mhm! The child nodded vigorously, harboring grand dreams in his little heart.


    Then, Lin Beifan proimed the ten great Graded Teachers to the whole world.


    Letting everyone know why they became Graded Teachers and what they gained after bing one.


    The effect was extraordinary!


    Many schrs realized that even if they couldnt be officials, bing a Graded Teacher was also a viable path!


    Because to be a Graded Teacher, one doesnt need to have extensive knowledge, but rather good morals and the ability to teach students well.


    There was a chance for anyone with these qualities to be a Graded Teacher!


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