Transmigrated into a female county magistrate during a famine, leading her country to prosperity

The sound of rain gradually grew louder, and even the air became slightly damp.

Yu Shizhang said again: "Jijiu Yan, since you, the Imperial College, want to buy a shop, you should clearly state the purpose of the shop."

Looking at the silent Fifth Nazheng, Yan Fengci smiled: "I heard earlier that Lord Bo and Lord Wu have a close personal relationship. Today, I see that it is indeed the case. It is really enviable... That's it, it's not a big deal. I just said it out loud. I hope Lord Bo won't make fun of me."

Under the gaze of several people, Yan Fengci looked at Shen Zheng.

"I have heard about Lord Shen opening a bookstore before. This move is tantamount to paving a smooth road for scholars all over the world. It is shocking at first, admirable at second, and shameful at last. As the chief academician of the Imperial College, I have never had such a broad mind. It's really..."

Hearing this, Jiadebo clenched his fists and almost had a fit. He urged, "Brother, let's talk about business."

Yan Fengci's face paused, and he wished he could throw this impatient junior brother out.

"Then I'll make it short." He said, "With Lord Shen setting an example, how can our Imperial College, as the top institution of learning in the world, not follow suit? So I thought of setting up a reading building opposite the Imperial College to collect books from all over the world and provide them for free reading for students in Beijing."

Upon hearing this, Shen Zheng slowly typed a question mark.

This was the first time she had seen a strategy where one would injure the enemy by 800 but lose 1,000 of one's own money.

Isn't it that Yan Fengci and Jiadebo's actions go against their original intentions?

They must have a backup plan.

The benefits brought by this "backhand" are definitely greater than the losses brought by the "reading building".

Yu Shizhang narrowed his eyes slightly and asked directly: "This is indeed a good thing. According to what Yan Jijiu said, all students of Beijing Middle School can come and go freely?"

Yan Fengci shook his head. "It's not like you can come and go as you please. To enter the reading building, there are thresholds. After all, some of the books are extremely valuable. If anyone can come and see them, what if they damage the books? Of course, you and Lord Shen can come and go as you please."

From what he said, it seemed like Yu Shizhang and Shen Zheng got a good deal.

Yu Shizhang smiled softly: "Ben Bo and Shen Zheng don't like to go through the back door. I wonder how high the threshold of this reading building is?"

Yan Fengci did not hide it.

He slowly stood up, walked to the window, looked at the drizzle and said, "You can't enter without fame, you can't enter without the guidance of a teacher, and you can't enter without real ability."

Looking at his back, Shen Zheng understood.

Tongan Bookstore sells books in a "low-end" manner, and most of the people who come to buy books are ordinary students and common people, with the main purpose of benefiting the people.

The reading building of the Imperial College was a "high-end membership library" that only the powerful and wealthy were allowed to enter.

Those powerful people may not necessarily read books in the building, but they will definitely drink tea, chat and develop social circles.

Rather than being a "high-end library", it is more like a social gathering place for the powerful.

It is true that Yan Fengci's move was against the Tongan Bookstore, but his deeper purpose was to win over the powerful people in Beijing.

The rule of "no merit, no advancement" attracted talented young men. If they were on the list of the imperial examination, they would certainly remember the kindness of the Imperial College.

Get more in one fell swoop.

Diwu Nazheng also figured out the reason and frowned.

He nudged Shen Zheng with his elbow and shook his head secretly.

But Shen Zheng's reaction was completely opposite to his.

"The strict justice of the Priest Yan." Shen Zheng stroked the teacup and said, "I have another idea in my mind. If it is implemented in the reading building, it will be beneficial without any disadvantages. I hope the Priest Yan will listen to it and see if it is feasible or not."

Upon hearing this, Gadber raised his eyelids, looking slightly shocked.

Why was Shen Zheng's reaction different from what they had expected?

Shouldn't she be panicking? Shouldn't she be trying to stop it?

Doesn't she know what it means for the Imperial College to open a reading building?

By then, all the powerful scholars in the capital would side with the Imperial College, and their small Tongan Bookstore would be left with only those poor students and ordinary people to huddle together for warmth!

What can those people bring to Tongan Bookstore? They are just leeches that can only suck blood!

Yan Fengci turned around at the window, his expression hidden in the shadows.

He just said, "I wonder what Lord Shen thinks? I'd like to hear more."

Shen Zheng stood up and walked towards Yan Fengci. "Since the Reading Tower is a 'tower', it must have a collection of books. There are many scholars in the capital, and I think the chief priest can call on everyone to donate books to the tower. While enriching the collection of books, it can also enhance the relationship between the scholars and the Reading Tower."

After walking in, she saw Yan Fengci's expression clearly.

She saw confusion on his face.

Obviously, he also thought this was a good idea, but what he didn't understand was why Shen Zheng gave him this "good idea".

"This..." Confused, he looked at Gadber: "What do you think, Junior Brother?"

"I..." Gadber choked, "Let's discuss this matter downstairs."

Not to mention Yan Fengci, even he hasn't figured it out yet.

If you haven’t figured it out, it’s better not to say anything.

He didn't want to embarrass himself in front of Yu Shizhang.

With the stairs, Yan Fengci went down smoothly, "Thank you, Lord Shen, for your advice on the reading building. I will discuss this matter with the teacher in the prison. But as for the shop, I hope the Fifth Master can give me an answer."

The hot potato was thrown away.

But before the fifth Na Zhengshi was about to fall, Yu Shizhang took it over again.

"You need to discuss this, and so does Master Diwu." He took a sip of tea and looked at Diwu Nazheng: "Buying and selling a shop is not a trivial matter. Can you make this decision alone?"

Diwu Nazheng immediately shook his head, "The seal is on Tanwei. I am old and cannot make the decision alone."

Upon hearing this, Gadber fell backwards in anger.

It's just a shop. As the owner of the shop, you have no say in the matter and yet you put the blame on your granddaughter who lives thousands of miles away?

What a joke!

But since people had said so, neither he nor Yan Fengci could force the sale on the spot.

"It's okay, we'll leave first." Yu Shizhang lifted the door curtain and signaled the servants to come in and carry the sedan chair.

"Yu Shizhang you..."

Jiadebo stood up and tried to stop him, but Yu Shizhang waved him away.

"What? Are you planning to imprison us here, two men and one woman, two old and one young? Let me tell you, Shen Zheng's sword guards and Yulin guards are all outside the door. Do you dare to touch us?"

Huaduo downstairs twitched his ears slightly, drew his sword and walked into the building.

Upstairs, Gadber glared: "You are slandering me!"

Yu Shizhang snorted and laughed: "Whether it is slanderous or not, you can tell His Majesty tomorrow."

"..."

Once again, Gadberg felt helpless.

Helpless and angry.

In anger, he no longer dared to raise his hand to stop them, and watched the three people go out and down the stairs.

Downstairs, the shop assistant was trembling as he tried to stop Hua Duo, saying all the nice things he could.

"Lady, lady, this is a legitimate shop, and we are all scholars, you can't use a knife..."

Hua Duo said nothing, pushed through everyone and rushed upstairs. It was not until she saw Shen Zheng that she slowly breathed a sigh of relief.