"In the flourishing era of Great Xuan, the holy transformation is illustrious."
"Today, the Qiankun Academy is established in the Capital, inheriting the way of heaven, and the craftsmanship of earth. We must uphold the teachings from 'Kao Gong Ji', emulate Mo Zhai's ambition for universal love, base on 'observing things to achieve knowledge', and commit to 'developing things to fulfill duties'. You students must understand the three essentials."
"First, revere practicality; wearing cotton and hemp will make you understand the hardships of farming and weaving, handling compass and ruler will enlighten you about the principles of construction..."
"Second, adapt with change; in the past Gong Shu carved wood into a magpie that flew for three days without descending. As times change like rivers flowing fiercely, those clinging to fragmented relics will be swept away..."
