The wives of the concubines are empresses

Eunuch Lin arranged for someone to bring the notice outside the palace and ordered it to be posted on the city walls on all four sides, with two notices on each side of the city gate.

It attracted the people to stop and watch.

"What's written on it?"

In the imperial study, Shangguan Wanjun felt so happy that she had forgotten something.

"Do you usually beat drums and gongs when you post notices?"

Concubine Wu bowed and said, "Your Majesty, usually we beat the gong." The sound of the drum was so loud that it was not practical.

Shangguan Wanjun rested her chin on her hand and thought, "How about organizing another team to patrol the city and notify them?"

But she felt that this still wouldn't achieve the desired effect. "So, the Grand Tutor will be responsible for sending people to patrol the city and beat gongs to publicize the matter. The Grand Protector will be responsible for publicizing the matter to the people outside the city. You can find the village heads and have them notify every household. The Junior Tutor will be responsible for the various districts and counties in the capital. You can find the county magistrates of each county and have them summon the village heads and village heads. This will be more efficient."

The three of them bowed and said, "Yes, we obey your order."

"Let's use the capital as a demonstration first to see the effect. As for this academy, I remember there was a princess's mansion when I was a princess, right?"

Aunt Cheng was shocked. "Your Majesty, there is indeed a princess's mansion. Could it be that you..."

Concubine Wen was shocked. "Your Majesty, isn't this too good to be true?"

The princess's mansion is so luxurious and magnificent, but it is used as a folk academy. What is the emperor thinking?

Shangguan Wanjun glared at Concubine Wen and asked, "Are you questioning me?"

Concubine Wen was startled and said, "Your Majesty, I dare not."

Shangguan Wanjun stopped looking at him and continued to discuss with the remaining three ministers.

"In this day and age, coeducation is a problem, so let's separate the boys and girls. First, we'll build two colleges, and use the Princess's Mansion as a private girls' college. Are there any vacant houses near the Princess's Mansion?"

Eunuch Lin whispered, "There is one. It was once the residence of a corrupt official. The area was one-quarter smaller than the princess's residence."

"That should be quite large. We will use these two places as academies, and leave the cleaning to the Junior Master. You can select from the common people, and pay ten coins a day, including food and lodging, and three meals a day, two meat dishes, one vegetable dish, and one soup.

You can find two people to help you, after all, there are two colleges, one for men and one for women."

The Grand Tutor bowed and said, "Yes, I understand. I will arrange it."

Shangguan Wanjun nodded slightly. "The Junior Guard will be responsible for getting the Ministry of Industry to customize tables, chairs, and benches. They can be made of wood. They should be three feet long and one foot wide. As for height, the introductory class should be two feet high, the junior and middle school classes should be one foot high, and the high school classes should be one and a half feet high. Each college should order one hundred first."

By the way, you will also be responsible for the college plaque. The women's college will be called the Civilian Women's College, and the men's college will be called the Civilian Men's College."

The Grand Protector bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I obey your order."

After the young guard left, Shangguan Wanjun stood up to think.

"The content of the textbooks will be discussed and formulated by the Hanlin Academy and others. I can give suggestions. When it is ready, please review it for me. The Grand Tutor will come with me on this matter.

As for the tutor, I think both male and female tutors are needed, and it is up to the Grand Tutor to decide who is suitable."

There is indeed someone in Yun Taifu's heart: "One of my students, but his rank is a bit low."

Shangguan Wanjun waved her hand and said, "It's okay, teacher, just say it."

"My surname is Zhang Danyang, and I'm a seventh-rank editor."

"What is your academic character like?"

"Not bad."

"Then let him take charge. Once I have written the imperial edict, Liucheng will go and announce it."

……

Aunt Cheng stepped forward and reminded, "Your Majesty, it's time for lunch."

Shangguan Wanjun was stunned. "Time flies by so fast. In that case, let's discuss it after we have eaten. Teacher, let's go together."

Grand Tutor Yun bowed and said, "I obey your command."

In the dining room, the four of them ate together, all without saying a word.

Concubine Wen looked at the imperial meal and thought the emperor was too frugal. The ruler of a country was too unassuming.

Zhang Shanyang, editor of the Hanlin Academy, was stunned when he received the imperial edict.

"Accept the order, Master Zhang."

Zhang Shanyang respectfully accepted the imperial edict and said, "I thank the Lord for His grace."

Zhang Shanyang thought about the reward and borrowed one or two taels of silver from Grand Secretary Mu Qingxue.

"Father-in-law, have some tea. Sorry for the trouble."

Liu Cheng sighed that although this person was stupid, he was still sensible. He was in a good mood and wanted to remind him.

"Master Zhang, please work hard. The Emperor is watching. You can submit memorials to the Emperor at any time. The Emperor attaches great importance to this matter."

Zhang Shanyang was startled and quickly thanked him, "Thank you for your advice, eunuch."

After dinner, Shangguan Wanjun took the three of them out of the palace.

The imperial carriage is naturally luxurious and majestic, and even if it is low-key, it is still accompanied by a large group of people.

When he arrived at the Hanlin Academy, all the ministers came to welcome him.

"Your Highness, your servants respectfully welcome you. Long live the Emperor."

Shangguan Wanjun is dressed elegantly today. "My dear ministers, please stand."

The ministers were terrified, not knowing why the emperor had come. They all acted cautiously, fearing that they would displease the emperor.

After visiting the Hanlin Academy, Shangguan Wanjun marveled at the ancient architecture and planning, which were very meticulous and thoughtful.

"This Hanlin Academy is quite good. What are you busy with on a daily basis?"

The Grand Secretary respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, I am responsible for compiling books and history books, drafting imperial edicts, reading to members of the royal family, and serving as an examiner for the imperial examinations."

Shangguan Wanjun nodded. "That's perfect. Today, I really need you, my dear ministers, to edit and customize the layout of the book."

When the Grand Secretary heard that the Emperor had come in person and spoken personally, he knew it must be a big deal.

"Your Majesty, please speak. You will obey your orders."

"I want an enlightenment book with simple handwriting on it."

The ministers were confused.

Shangguan Wanjun sat directly at the head of the table. "Well, prepare your pens, ink, paper, and inkstone. I say, and you write."

The truth is, her handwriting is not very beautiful, and she must be exhausted if she writes so much.

“Daily Digital

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, one ...

Everyday Animals

Chickens, ducks, geese, pigs, dogs, cows, fish, rabbits, birds.

Crops

Rice, wheat, vegetables, wild vegetables

Flowers and plants

Peony, rose, orchid, summer lotus, autumn chrysanthemum, winter plum

Four Seasons

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Daily Actions

Eat, grab, walk, run, jump, dance, and leap..."

The ministers were surprised to hear this, but the emperor's recitation was quite smooth and easy to remember.

When Shangguan Wanjun finished reading, she felt dry in the mouth, and Aunt Cheng had already poured her some tea.

After taking a sip of tea, Shangguan Wanjun felt that her throat was moistened and finally felt less uncomfortable.

Seeing that everyone had finished writing, she smiled slightly.

"how?"

The Grand Secretary bowed and said, "Your Majesty, this is very good. It is catchy and easy to remember."

Shangguan Wanjun's lips curled up slightly when she received the praise.

Concubine Wu saw this with her sharp eyes and raised the corners of her mouth slightly.

"What time is it now?"

Eunuch Lin stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, it is already 1:30 PM."

"It's still early, can you guys continue?"

The ministers bowed and said, "We are all going."

"That's great. It's a rare occasion for me to come here, so let's get together more often. Then let's get started and put the previously written works together separately. Let's call it the Enlightenment Book and title it "Written by the Emperor of Hanlin Academy". When the time comes, print 200 copies first for urgent use.

Next, let’s name the book.

The name is called the Book of Names."

The ministers listened quietly, and Shangguan Wanjun took a few more sips of tea to moisten her throat.