At this time, with Zhou Haitao's notification in place, nearly all the literati of Lyuzhou had arrived.
Gathered together, they were all abuzz with discussions, each of them feeling a mixture of excitement and complexity.
Now that Lyuzhou was experiencing a rise in military spirit, it certainly gave them a sense of security, but at the same time, it also put considerable pressure on these scholars. Although conflicts had not yet erupted, it was evident to all that the surviving children and the youth of Lyuzhou were much more inclined towards enlisting in the military than pursuing academics.
If this continued, Lyuzhou might no longer be known for its scholarly traditions!
With the opening of this new academy, it was said to be one just like the Yin Yang Academy in the Capital City. The younger generation of scholars did not understand what this represented, but the older Confucian masters were tremendously excited, discussing fervently amongst themselves.