" Elder Kong, do you mean that Scientific Research Society and Engineering Society should jointly resist the latest policy?"
On multiple high-traffic platforms, reporters interviewed the last person to appear, the chief academician of the Central Federation.
"First of all, this is not a new policy; it's just a political show put on by a group of attention-seekers. It's neither realistic nor reasonable!"
"Wow!" This is the first time since the military coup that a person of importance has so openly and rudely humiliated the resistance fighters on a public platform, immediately causing an uproar online!
"It's that old bastard again?"
"Why is he everywhere? Last time he said that data life doesn't need rest at all, and that many people just retain the bad habit of human laziness. This bastard, he's living a life of luxury every day, while we who work in the sun and wind think that a few hours of rest is too much. What kind of idiot is he?"
"What's this old expert up to now? What's wrong with this fair exam? What does it have to do with him?"
"Of course it's his business. If things were really fair, would those old guys still be able to survive? You don't actually think he's got something up his sleeve, do you?"
"Surely not? He's an academician, after all. How could he get up there if he didn't have anything substantial to offer?"
"Heh, just you wait and see."
The comments section was buzzing with heated debate, and the interview section was no exception, also erupting into a discussion.
"Why does Mr. Kong say it's unreasonable? The policy announced this time is very fair..."
"It seems fair..." Elder Kong and others scoffed. "Exams are only for ordinary people in society, testing their basic knowledge. But what about scientists at the academician level? Who has the right to set questions for them? They are all top performers in their academic fields; their thinking and level of understanding cannot be fixed by a single exam!"
"Moreover, their circumstances are different. Top scientists are all focused on their respective academic fields, unlike many ordinary engineers who are preparing for exams just to get a certificate."
"In this situation, one focuses on cutting-edge fields, while the other focuses on various exam questions and papers. Who do you think will win? And if a distinguished academician loses to a college student in this exam, is it because the academician is less capable than a college student?"
"That's clearly not the case, is it? How could this method possibly select the best researchers? Xu Min and his team's show, while seemingly fair, will actually bury the most outstanding talents, preventing them from going to the best platforms to utilize their expertise. This is a huge loss for the entire Central Federation, and even for all of humanity!"
"This group of people, disregarding the public interest for their own political ends, is truly despicable."
"This..." The reporters were stunned and didn't know how to refute it for a moment.
You know what, it actually makes a lot of sense.
These academicians are top figures in their respective fields; how can they be discredited based on a single exam?
"Did Mr. Xu Min others reject your proposal?"
"As one of the key figures in this incident, Mr. Xu Min has caused such a great deal of social unrest. We hope he can consider the fundamental interests of the Federation, rather than just engaging in political theatrics to deceive the public."
"So, how will the academic community protest this?"
"If they insist on going their own way, the academic community will collectively withdraw from this New World- building effort, and no one will respond to his exam!"
"Whoosh!"
This declaration has once again stirred up a huge wave and caused an uproar on the internet. Even the powerful families did not launch a major resistance against this coup, but unexpectedly these academicians stood up first!
How will the resistance respond to the academicians' declaration of war?
How to deal with it?
Gong Mingrui looked at Xu Min had come to ask him a serious question, with amusement. "You don't really think he can get the entire academic community to oppose us, do you?"
"But this group of people has a high reputation and a strong ability to rally support."
Xu Min said with a serious expression, "I remember several times when aristocratic families recommended academicians, these people refused without hesitation. Even the Hou Family couldn't force them back then. Now, who knows..."
You're overthinking it...
Gong Mingrui rolled his eyes and said, " The Hou Family compromised back then because Hou Family were outsiders. The Scientific Research Institute monopolized a large amount of research resources and talent. The Scientific Research Institute had existed for too long and held an almost absolute position in academia, forcing truly capable young researchers to follow their lead."
"Is it different now?"
"Of course it's different!" Gong Mingrui laughed. "The cage has been opened, do you think they're stupid? Do they want to be someone's dog?"
"Just watch, the exam will proceed as scheduled, and the facts will prove what kind of clowns they are."
"Are you really not allowing us to participate?"
Inside the research institute, many researchers were stunned upon hearing the news from above.
When the news of the open examination was first released, many people in the research institutes were quite excited. This major examination was said to be set by the New Army and open to the entire Central Federation, with carefully selected random questions from various academic fields.
In fact, most of them are not afraid. Those who can enter the research institute are all top students from top universities, who have fought their way out of all kinds of problems. They are academic geniuses who can do both problems and experiments. Only then are they qualified to be recommended by their mentors to work for those senior academicians in the research institute.
To ensure the academicians' research achievements, their subordinate researchers have almost all become walking encyclopedias. To be honest, although they spend a lot of time on experiments, they are also quite capable when it comes to exams.
But I'd feel a little guilty if they didn't participate.
Upon hearing the announcement, all the researchers looked at each other in an eerie silence.
The director in charge of issuing the notification frowned and quickly said, "Let me make this clear first: at this time, everyone must be united and absolutely cannot compromise. If anyone is found to have taken the exam without permission, we will permanently dismiss them from the research institute, and their resumes will be blacklisted by all research institutes nationwide. No institution will ever accept you again!"
This threat immediately made everyone's hearts sink.
"Of course." After a stern warning, the director softened his tone slightly, "This is also to protect your interests. You are all top talents selected from across the country, and your abilities are beyond question. Do you really need to compete with those lower-level engineers in the same examination room? Don't worry, as long as we persist, you can rest assured that the higher-ups will definitely fight for the positions you deserve."
Everyone looked at each other, unsure how to respond.
What they really wanted to say was, "Take the exam, it's no big deal. We're not afraid at all."
Of course, people aren't stupid; they know very well whose interests this refusal to refer to protects.
But the more things remained this way, the more uneasy they felt. With the situation at a stalemate, no one could predict what decision the resistance would make. What if things completely collapsed and they refused to compromise?
As a result, the ordinary engineers all got the opportunity and smiled, but what about those who were originally top students, who lost this opportunity because of the selfishness of these senior academicians?
Many of them had read about the New World and were extremely interested in its sorcerer system. They had made thorough preparations and were all ready to make a big splash, but then this happened.
Is it really necessary to force ourselves to stand with those old guys this time?
If you refer to it, you'll be removed from the research team; if you don't, you might miss out on opportunities at the forefront of the new era.
What should we do?