The most romantic little emperor

When Qin Hao heard these discussions, he shook his head slightly, chuckled and said nothing.

When I entered university, I didn’t hear the sound of studying as I had imagined.

Although people come and go, there is no noise. Even if classmates occasionally whisper to each other, they communicate in low voices, which makes it seem quite quiet.

The university's gate is tall, and the layout inside is naturally not simple. Pavilions, towering towers, tree-lined paths, towering trees, and the fragrance of gardenias are dazzling.

"Your Majesty, this university is so beautiful. I thought we were in the imperial garden in the palace." Wang Yourong looked around in surprise and couldn't help but praise.

When the other women heard this, they also praised it and chattered non-stop.

Qin Hao was also very surprised. This university reminded him of the feeling of university in his previous life.

The difference is that the ancient university's simple architectural style is more like an antique private garden.

"Your Majesty, there is an eight-story building in the center of the university, surrounded by lakes. You can have a panoramic view of the university. Do you want to go up and take a look?" Xiao Wuliang was sharp-minded and said with a smile.

Qin Hao looked at the women and ministers around him. They were staring at him eagerly, and had already been fascinated by him.

"What are we waiting for? Today, I will recite poems and write couplets with my beloved concubines and ministers, and appreciate the scenery of Kyoto University." Qin Hao laughed.

Everyone was very excited when they heard this.

When they reached the top of the building, Xiao Wuliang had already arranged seats and prepared fruits, tea and snacks.

When Wang Yourong and her daughters climbed up to the high building, they were busy all the time, cheering and jumping for joy.

"Your Majesty, I have seen the palace. It is so grand!" Guo Xuanxuan said excitedly.

Dong Meir, who had a cold personality, rarely mingled with her sisters. She said in a haughty manner, "See? That's the Linglong Palace that His Majesty built for me when he was still the Crown Prince. It's much more magnificent than the Kunning Palace that my sister, the Queen, owns."

"Sister Dong, we sisters all know how much His Majesty loved you in the past, and you are showing off here!" Zhu Qiqi said jokingly, feeling a little jealous.

"..."

It was rare for the harem to be so harmonious. Listening to their laughter, Qin Hao felt quite proud.

He looked towards a small house not far away. Students were coming in and out of the house. He asked with some confusion, "Dean Xiao, what is that place used for?"

Xiao Wuliang looked in the direction he was pointing and said with a faint smile, "Your Majesty, that is the library, where students can borrow books."

Qin Hao shook his head and said lightly: "Not enough, this is far from enough."

"Your Majesty, what's not enough? Is it not big enough, or not grand enough?" Cabinet Minister Wei Zheng asked with some confusion.

Qin Hao turned his head, met everyone's gaze, and said in a deep voice: "The reason why I built this university is to cultivate talents in all aspects."

"In addition to the classics, history, and miscellaneous literature, economics, politics, agriculture, commerce, fisheries, animal husbandry, mining, and other comprehensive fields must develop their own specialties to cultivate talents in various fields."

"The library is of utmost importance. Besides regular classes, students have plenty of free time to explore anything they are interested in."

"These students will become pillars of our university in the future. It's impossible for all of them to become officials. Only if they can make their mark in various fields can their greatest value be realized."

"Let me give you a simple example. For example, if a person wants to be an official, but he doesn't even understand the simplest grains, and doesn't know how to encourage the people to produce and stimulate merchants to do business, what use is there for me to have such a person?"

"Officials who can truly benefit the people of a region must not only understand politics, but also the economy, agriculture, commerce, fisheries, animal husbandry, and mining. Only in this way can they lead the people to prosperity and benefit the region."

"For example, the mining industry is simple. You don't need to know a lot about other professions. You just need to know how to mine, how to refine, and how to operate it."

"In short, I need not only all-round talents, but also professional talents."

Xiao Wuliang and others nodded, looking thoughtful.

"But what does this have to do with what Your Majesty said about it not being enough?" Wei Zheng asked back.

Qin Hao glanced at him and continued, "What I said is not enough. It's because my collection of books is not big enough."

"So, we can make rubbings of a hundred copies of the unused books in the palace and the books in the Imperial College, and send them here so that more students can borrow them."

"One hundred?"

Xiao Wuliang gasped and said, "Your Majesty, this is a huge project! How many people will it take, and how many years will it take to complete it?"

Qin Hao then realized that he was living in ancient times, and all books, documents, and official documents had to be copied to be published. Not only was the efficiency low, but the price was also high, which also resulted in many children of the people being unable to go to school.

Shi Minghan said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, based on the current cost of paper and copying, a hundred-page book would cost twenty taels of silver."

"You want to copy so many books at once. This is a huge expense. The national treasury can't afford so much money at once!"

Qin Hao frowned slightly, and wondered in his heart how paper was made in his previous life, and how movable type printing was done.

If these things can be popularized, can the cost be reduced?

"Okay, I will make my own arrangements for this matter and will never use the money from the national treasury." Qin Hao had no idea what to do for the moment and said lightly.

Some things are easy to think about, but quite another to actually do them.

Practice makes perfect. Before the finished product is made, he should not brag about it and give people a chance to criticize him.

Seeing that Qin Hao was still unwilling to give up, the ministers did not say much as long as he did not use the money in the national treasury.

Qin Hao thought for a while, then suddenly said, "Oh, this tall building is great. I'll sort the books here later."

"As for the library, it will be used as a place for students to read and write. I think this can be done!"

Xiao Wuliang smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty has said so. I will have someone do it right away."

Wang Zhenqing has resigned from the position of president of Jingsi Academy and now comes to the university as vice president to train students in calligraphy.

Seeing that he hesitated several times, Qin Hao asked, "Mr. Wang, do you have anything to say?"

Wang Zhenqing, upon hearing Qin Hao's question, sat up straight and said, "Your Majesty, when I was at Jingsi Academy, someone asked me a question that I still can't figure out. I hope Your Majesty can help me solve it."

Seeing how serious he was, Qin Hao nodded slightly and said, "Don't be so reserved, Mr. Wang. Everyone here today is knowledgeable and will definitely help you resolve your confusion."

Wang Zhenqing raised his head, meeting Qin Hao's gaze, and said softly, "That person asked me whether the academy belonged to the imperial court or to aristocratic families."

Upon hearing this, Xie An rebuked him directly, "Bold Wang Zhenqing, what is your crime?"

The conversation here immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of Wang Yourong and others.

Qin Hao waved at Wang Yourong and others, indicating that they should ignore it.

He turned to face Xie An and said with a faint smile: "Xie Aiqing, we are not outsiders here, why are you so angry?"

"Don't I even want to hear the truth?"

It is obvious that the person who raised this question, like him, was dissatisfied with the practice of the aristocratic families monopolizing official positions.