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Chapter 33 Mortise and Tenon Joint Craftsmanship

The story of Ying Ji taking in the common people spread like wildfire, becoming known to everyone.

Finally, quite a few people couldn't hold back any longer and took out their family's secret techniques to go to Danyang Prefecture.

Zhang Han was also extremely busy, but for Ying Ji's sake, he worked hard to update the system. More and more commoners and craftsmen came, and he directly arranged a one-stop bathing service.

It's impossible to make Ying Ji meet the common people dressed in straw clothes every time.

Ying Zheng soon heard about it, and that evening he discussed the matter with Ying Ji over dinner.

"Sister, your move is brilliant! Now many righteous people from the common people will come to join us."

Ying Ji grinned and chuckled, "Ah Zheng, you don't know, that old Liu is really talented. He researched fertilizer, and using fertilizer will at least increase the harvest."

Ying Zheng was shocked: "Really? So many scholars couldn't find anything to increase production, but an illiterate old farmer could?"

The woman blinked: "That's not right. A doctor can't truly understand what he's learned from books. Old Master Liu has been working with the land for generations. Who knows this land better than him?"

When Ying Zheng first became aware of his subjects, he went from initial surprise and doubt to eventual pride: "I never knew that there were such capable people under my rule. It seems that Heaven truly blesses the Great Qin."

Ying Ji agreed: "Qin was able to unify the six states because of you. No one else could have done what you did. A Zheng, it's not that the heavens blessed Qin, but that Qin was able to be called Qin because of you."

Ying Zheng looked at his elder sister, who was smiling brightly. The tenderness in his eyes was overflowing, and his heart was once again covered with sweetness. He felt that he was no longer alone.

"It was because of his elder sister that Zheng was able to unify the six kingdoms more quickly."

Ying Ji was flattered and became very proud: "I will go out and take another look tomorrow. I plan to build a school. The children of those with special abilities usually also have this talent. If we nurture them well, they will definitely be able to serve the Qin state in the future."

Furthermore, they didn't come from powerful families; they relied solely on their talent, and if they entered officialdom later, they could counterbalance the power of established families.

Ying Zheng praised her, saying, "Sister, your insight is brilliant; your wisdom and strategy are unparalleled in all of Xianyang."

Although there was some exaggeration involved, Ying Ji's good mood lasted all night.

He left the palace early to choose a location and was thinking about who would build it. At this time, he took the initiative to request an audience.

He carefully presented the wooden object in his arms to Ying Ji.

“Lord Danyang, this…this is a family heirloom that can build houses much faster and make all sorts of things.”

Upon closer inspection, Ying Ji was surprised to find that it was a mortise and tenon structure, wondering how it had existed so long ago.

Looking at Shun, whose clothes didn't fit well, she called Yuan Ge over: "Yuan Ge, why don't these clothes fit? Didn't you take my measurements?"

Yuan Ge examined the clothes and said, "Princess, the clothes I bestowed upon you fit perfectly."

Shun broke out in a cold sweat. After being glanced at by Ying Ji, he immediately knelt down and begged for mercy: "Your Highness, spare my life! I saw that the clothes were brand new. My son... my son is getting married. We have nothing at home, so I altered the clothes to use as his wedding dress."

I put on my new clothes today to pay my respects to the princess, but unexpectedly they were a bit too tight for this old man.

Ying Ji didn't mind: "Oh, it's alright. Just don't do this again. You can decide what to do with the clothes I gave you as a reward."

Your family tradition is so exquisite; are you offering it up hoping to secure some official position?

She breathed a sigh of relief, but before she could fully relax, she tensed up again: "No...no...I know my things are not presentable, I just...I just want the princess to allow my son to attend school."

The woman nodded: "You're right. In this day and age, only learning can enrich oneself. I agree, that's perfect."

I'm in the city, planning to build a school to enroll the children of the talented people I've recruited. You need to find some people who can complete the project and have good skills.

From now on, you can receive a monthly stipend of 48 zhu from Danyang Prefecture, a set of clothes for each season, and family members will be housed in the family compound. Each household can send their children to school, tuition is free, and lunch is provided.

Shun wondered if he had hearing problems, because he thought he heard words like monthly allowance, school enrollment, family compound, and meals included.

As a result, he thought too much about his background and blurted it out. Yuan Ge kindly coughed lightly and quickly came back to his senses, carefully observing Ying Ji's expression.

After confirming that there was nothing wrong with his ears, he said, "This servant...this servant will do his best to serve the princess."

After saying that, he slammed his head down hard, making Ying Ji a little worried that he might have suffered a concussion.

Back at the craftsmen's residence, Shun told everyone everything, and they were all extremely excited.

"Really? Princess really said that?"

One person pushed aside the object, saying, "It must be true. Princess Wangji even took in a commoner before, so it must be true."

“I… I also have a family heirloom. Brother Shun, please present it to Princess Wang for me. I also want to enter Danyang Prefecture.”

"Yes, Brother Shun, didn't you take a fancy to my daughter before? You're even willing to let my daughter marry one of your sons. Could you please send her off for me too?"

"Don't crowd around, everyone. Princess Wang said she wanted to build a school. I'm willing to work for free. Brother Shun, please take a look at me."

"I don't want any money. I'll call my whole family to come and help out at the work for free, and I'll bring my own lunch!"

"Me too, me too, I can too."

As more and more people surrounded him, he eventually shuddered in fear.

With everyone working together, the school was built in just over a month without spending much money. When the work was finished, they asked Ying Ji for her help.

Ying Ji's eyes lit up: "That's good. Everyone is very enthusiastic. How about this, we'll recruit all the personnel. Even Danyang Prefecture can't do that. In a couple of days, I will hold an exhibition in the city center."

I will personally go to the trial to determine who is qualified to enter the mansion. Tell everyone to prepare their belongings at home. A month later, an exhibition will be held in the center of Xianyang city.

He knelt down repeatedly to express his gratitude.

They shared the good news with their colleagues, and one by one they found various reasons to go home and prepare.

Han Fei Mansion

Zheng Guo was on the verge of tears: "Young Master Han Fei, the princess has already said that you can take the things to her, why haven't you gone yet?"

Han Fei still maintained his composed and confident demeanor: "Don't worry, Princess Wang should understand what I have. Otherwise, she wouldn't have asked. She can invite a commoner, so why can't she invite me? Just wait a little longer, it will be soon, very soon."

Zheng Guo no longer trusted Han Fei, so he left Han Fei's residence to go find Li Si.

Li Si is very busy these days, but he still takes a moment to chat with Zheng Guo.

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