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Shi Lidie didn't say anything, but quietly pulled her sisters' sleeves and pointed out the people in the public study.

Not to mention anything else, even if the girls had been away from Beijing for a year or two, they could still recognize the backs of their fathers and grandfathers. They were stunned for a moment, not expecting to bump into each other so soon.

"It's God's will that we meet here. Let's go in. Maybe they have a lot of questions that need our answers." Shi Lidie said, and entered the study first.

She came to His Majesty's side and whispered:

"Mr. Huang, are you so interested in visiting Pingcheng?"

When the emperor heard Shi Lidie's voice, he turned around and saw the girls following behind her. He immediately asked:

"I thought you were not in Pingcheng, but I didn't expect to see you here."

"We just arrived today and are now inspecting incognito. Our last stop is the public study." Shi Lidie said, "What do you think of this study, Mr. Huang?"

The emperor nodded and agreed:

"It's very good. I've seen it. There are three floors, with a large collection of books covering a wide range. There is also a special reading and writing area so that people who come here to read can read in peace and quiet."

"There are even pens, ink, paper and inkstones in the study, so even if someone wants to copy the book and take it out, that's fine."

The conversation between the emperor and Shi Lidie attracted the attention of several court officials, and they all gathered over here. Several court officials saw their daughters and granddaughters.

For a moment, they were filled with mixed feelings.

I wanted to scold them for their audacity, but after hearing the people praising them in Pingcheng these few days, I couldn't bring myself to scold them.

What's more, it's not the right time to teach my daughter a lesson in public.

So, what I wanted to say was suddenly stuck in my heart.

Shi Lidie bowed to the gentlemen and then answered the emperor:

"I started this public study because Chen Zhao told me that he was short of talented people."

"At that time, the Great Yin Dynasty had just annexed the State of Ye and unified the Central Plains. The territory had expanded, and there were more places that needed to be governed. The old ministers of the State of Ye were not completely trustworthy."

"So I was thinking, could I ask His Majesty to show mercy and hold an imperial examination to select more officials?"

After hearing this, the emperor asked:

"I don't think I've seen any relevant memorials."

"Yes, we did not make this suggestion." Shi Lidie said, "Because after investigation, I found that those who are really capable of taking the imperial examination have already participated in it when the imperial examination was officially held."

Those who could not take the imperial examinations either had low grades, or were too poor to afford the cost of going to Beijing to take the exams, or had lofty ambitions but no chance to learn...

In short, for various reasons, most scholars are unable to take part in formal examinations.

Since I can't take part in the regular imperial examination, it will be of no use even if I take an extra exam.

Those who are supposed to be poor will still be poor, and those who are supposed to be lacking in knowledge will still not be knowledgeable enough in a short period of time. It is impossible to have an epiphany and become a top genius overnight.

Shi Lidie explained to everyone:

"Then I thought, those whose families are well-off will naturally try every means to hire famous teachers, buy books, and spend money to attend classes in good colleges until their grades improve enough to take the imperial examinations."

"But those scholars whose families don't have the conditions are always stuck in the same place. Even if they have lofty ambitions, they can't make progress."

“So, I built this public study.”

"Some of the books here were bought by me, and some were donated by great scholars or the principals of academies. I put them here to provide poor students who want to study with an additional way to learn."

"They don't have to interrupt their studies and ruin their future because of lack of money, nor do they have to lose the opportunity to study because of lack of money."

"I don't know how effective this will be, nor do I know how many poor students will be able to pass the exam, but I think that at least some of them will become pillars of the Great Yin Dynasty, and will also be your Majesty's right-hand men and loyal ministers."

After hearing this, Master Qin couldn't help but bow deeply to Shi Lidie and said:

"I boast that I have disciples all over the world, but my level is not as high as yours. After seeing your actions, I finally understand what it means to truly 'help the world when you are successful'. I have learned a lot."

"Taifu Qin, you are too kind. You are a respected elder. Your achievements in literature and education are beyond my reach. Why are you so self-deprecating?" Shi Lidie quickly helped him up and said, "I just did something within my ability."

At this time, Minister of Rites Chen Qingren suddenly asked:

"Princess, please forgive me for asking, why do some of these people from poor families choose to read books here, while others choose to copy books and take them back?"

"I can study here with my classmates and discuss with them. I also see that there are teachers to answer my questions. Isn't it more convenient than copying books back home?"

At this time, Chen Shuting stood up and said:

"Father, the princess doesn't have to answer this question. I can tell you."

"Look at the student in blue shirt on the far left of the second row. His name is Xue Li. His ancestors and father died in the disaster, leaving him with only his mother. His mother is blind and seriously ill, so it is not convenient for her to be alone at home. He can only copy books and read them at home, while taking care of his mother."

"The one in the middle of the fourth row wearing gray clothes is Yan Chengcai. All his elders are dead, but he has a younger sister who is crippled. In order to take care of his sister, he copied books back home to study. But since we helped him introduce his sister to work in the embroidery workshop, he no longer has to worry about his sister's safety, so he stayed here to study."

Chen Qingren nodded to show that he understood.

Those who can study here, apart from being from a poor family, should have parents or elders at home who are not a burden to them, or be single and without any burden, so that they can concentrate on studying here.

As for those who had relatives at home, they could only copy the books and take them home to read.

"There is a saying that goes, the happiness of happy families is always similar, but the misfortunes of unhappy families are different. The situations of these poor students are different, but this is all we can do at the moment," said Shi Lidie.

After hearing this, the emperor immediately gave his affirmation:

"It's already very good, Xiaodie. In your fiefdom, I saw the 'Great Harmony' mentioned in the books of the ancients. Even if it's not the real Great Harmony, it's very close."

"The elderly have a place to live, the strong have a place to work, the young have a place to grow, and the widowed, ... orphaned, and the lonely are all provided for."

"I believe that as long as we continue, in time, every place in the Dayin Dynasty will become like your fiefdom, a paradise and a pure land of bliss."