The reason why thousands of people gathered to watch, but only just over two hundred were admitted, is first, that many children were too young, and Li Zhirui was there to teach, not to take care of children; second, the common people held this matter in high regard and came out with their families, which led to the crowd congestion.
A night without words.
The next day, just before 7:00, as soon as the academy doors opened, Li Zhirui saw many children standing at the entrance.
"Teacher." The crowd hurriedly bowed in respect.
"Come in, it's chilly in the early morning, you don't need to come too early in the future, just don't be late," said Li Zhirui, stepping aside to let everyone in.
The vast academy housed Li Zhirui and four thin-bodied, plainly dressed young men.
They were poor scholars Li Zhirui had recruited, also charged with teaching children literacy.
