Fortunately, everyone later knew that it was Bai Gui's treat, so they deliberately saved some money. Otherwise, the cost would have been even more, reaching hundreds of yen. However, the treat was not just invited casually. The Japanese students present were all descendants of officials, and they did not
The difference in meal money...
Please, this is a favor!
The rewards in the future will be much more than 70 yen!
Most people haven't had the chance to invite them yet.
The next day, class.
The three departments of the first high school also have certain quota limits for international students from the Qing Dynasty. Among them, the first department has the most places for political science and literature, with more than 30 places, and the second department has more than 20 places for practical subjects.
The number of places for medicine and practical subjects in the third faculty is approximately the same...
Bai Gui originally wanted to apply for the science of practical subjects in the second faculty, but saw that most people were enthusiastically applying for the second and third faculties, and the places were already occupied.
As the deputy minister, in order to show fairness in this regard, he had no choice but to give in and enter the liberal arts department of the first faculty.
But there is no need to worry, no matter which department the courses are in, you can attend them.
Especially since he, as the deputy minister, has certain powers in the student department in the first high school, he does not have to worry about being turned away by teachers.
It's just that the final diploma from the first grade of high school will still have the words "liberal arts" written on it...
Besides, when I went to Tokyo University after graduation, it was a Western-style university with a credit system, and the degree could be taken concurrently, so there was no need to worry.
The only thing missing is a college diploma!
After finishing, the first day of class was about Zhu Xixue.
As the name suggests, Zhu Xi's theory is about Zhu Xi's Zhu Xi's theory, which is Neo-Confucianism. After the Dahua Reform, the Chinese schools of thought spread in Japan are mainly divided into two schools, one is the subjective idealism of Buddhism, and the other is the objective idealism of Zhu Xi's studies.
During the Edo period, the studies of each feudal clan would tell about Zhu Xixue.
After the Reform, although Zhu Xixue fell into disuse, it was still indispensable in liberal arts classes.
Bai Gui heard it boringly.
"We came all the way from Chang'an to Japan just to study the Four Books and Five Classics?" Wu Huai curled his lips first, even though he knew that this was only the first day where he was talking about Zhu Xi's studies, and other works would be discussed in subsequent literature classes.
But I felt quite unhappy.
Wu Huaixian and Liu Mingda are self-funded students, so it is not up to them to decide which department to choose.
"Two years of preparatory studies, just take your time."
Liu Mingda sighed. Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology was not as easy to talk to as those students. It directly restricted the number of places for them to study practical subjects. In the past few years, there was even a debate over whether to set up preparatory classes specifically for students studying in Japan. However, at the embassy in Japan,
After protests, it was canceled, but the number of places was still limited.
Soon, get out of class will be over.
Bai Gui paused, stopped them, and asked them to go to the science class together.
"The content of the literature taught in the first department is mostly the same old stuff. It is not difficult for you and me to learn about Zhu Xi. The course can be more relaxed. Now let's borrow the lecture notes from the Neo-Confucian students..."
“At worst, you’ll be self-taught!”
Bai Gui suggested to the two of them.
"What Brother Meihe said makes sense. They can't compare to us in Zhu Xi's studies. There's no need to worry about the exam. There's enough time to study Neo-Confucianism."
I think this makes sense.
It's just that most people don't think this way, and even if they think about it, they won't do it. They just follow the steps and go with the flow. There are even fewer people who break out of the inertia of their thinking and are willing to do it in a down-to-earth manner.
The international students who entered the School of Science were also very enthusiastic, and everyone chose to help each other. Under Bai Gui's suggestion, he bought all the textbooks that could be bought on the market. If he couldn't buy them, he would go to the student department to apply. If he really couldn't apply,
Just take turns borrowing, taking turns copying, and taking turns reading.
As for some of the experimental equipment in the Department of Medicine, if you really can’t apply for it, you should learn theoretical knowledge first.
Never relax in studying for a moment.
After seven or eight days of this, some people finally felt that their braids were a bit annoying. Even though they were wearing high-heeled black school uniforms, they were still out of tune with the surrounding atmosphere, so they all wanted to cut off their braids.
"In the past few years, most of the people who stayed in Japan had their hair cut off. The embassy would only scold us a few times. How could they send us back to the country for such a small mistake?"
"That's right, we are studying abroad, and it costs us who knows how much money. The law does not punish everyone..."
This is what a foreign exchange student who has already enrolled as a student and established himself in No. 1 High School said.
They didn't dare to make the decision on their own when it came to cutting off their braids. They all visited some early students nearby and listened to their experiences before they decided to cut off their braids.
Because cutting off the braids will not only have an impact on yourself, but may also have an impact on your family members and relatives in the Qing Dynasty!
Be careful!
After hearing that the consequences were not serious and not having too many concerns, most of the students studying abroad cut off their braids, except for one or two die-hards who were still thinking about the Qing Dynasty...
"They cut off the pigtails because you, as the deputy minister, failed in your duties!"
When Minister Wu heard about this, he rushed over immediately and scolded Bai Gui.
"Yes! Minister. But now it's done, and it's hard to change it..."
"I don't want them to do that either."
"While I was sleeping, someone secretly cut off my braids!"
Bai Gui looked indignant and said rather annoyed.
"real?"
Minister Wu looked at Bai Gui with some suspicion. Although his expression was somewhat genuine, it was somewhat different from what he had inquired about. But as some students studying in Japan said, the deal was already done, and the embassy was not in a position to punish everyone.
You must know that these more than 100 Japanese students are all carefully selected, and the tuition fees, training fees, etc., total tens of thousands of yen.
Each gold is very valuable!
If all these Japanese students are expelled, the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology will not recognize the newly admitted Japanese students and will have to pay again.
After weighing for a moment, Minister Wu wiped his glasses and sighed deeply, "I know and understand your thoughts, but I won't do it again. As long as you don't collude with those rogue parties..."
It seems that not colluding with the rebellious party is the final bottom line for Minister Wu and the Embassy in Japan.
"You can supervise your classmates to study, which means you are doing a good job as a deputy minister. However, you still neglected your duties and lax supervision."
"Minister, I was attacked and had my braid cut off."
Bai Gui is still "quibbling".
Even if I die, I can't admit that he did it himself.
Anyway, it’s hard to recover after overturning the water. Can the embassy let them grow pigtails again?!
Just achieve the goal.
"Okay! I have seen your thoughts. But this is also your mistake. The embassy will deduct your allowance for one year. I hope you can understand..."
Minister Wu took a deep look at Bai Gui and said nothing more.
Everyone is well aware of this matter, and it would not look good if he brought it up. Anyway, he has been used to this kind of thing over the years. A direct reprimand will be enough, and there cannot be too much punishment.
Cutting one's braids was a serious crime for the common people of the Qing Dynasty!
But for international students... it's not so strict.
The identity is different!
Minister Wu scolded Bai Gui a few more times, then picked up the windbreaker on the hanger, put it on his shoulders, and left the dormitory.