Chapter 743 Zhaoyi College
In fact, when they were by the lake that day, the two of them knew each other's feelings. If they hadn't been sneezing, they would have probably pierced the last layer of window paper. This hug would have accomplished the things that were not completed on that day. And both sides had enough mental preparations, and just in line with Han Yi's words, everything would go with the flow.
This love is sublimated and becomes sweeter immediately.
But soon, Yang Feixue realized that this was in her house and couldn't help feeling a little shy and scared. Even though he was reluctant to leave, he left Han Yi's arms. His beautiful melon-shaped face seemed to be dyed with a layer of rouge, which made him look even more beautiful and charming. Seeing that she was so shy, Han Yi quickly shifted the topic to Yang Feixue's love novel. Yang Feixue hoped to get Han Yi's help, but Han Yi refused because his view of love is still very secular and not as simple as Yang Feixue. If he gave Yang Feixue's advice, it would make the story change. Therefore, Han Yi only expressed his support for Yang Feixue's writing.
Han Yi stayed at Yang's house for a whole day, and did not get up and say goodbye until the sun was already westward.
"Brother Xiaoyi, you are finally back."
As soon as Han Yi arrived, he saw Cha Wu responding anxiously and said curiously: "What's the matter?"
"The person sent by Zhaoyi has been waiting for you for most of the day."
"Wu Zhaoyi?"
Han Yi was stunned and thought, did he find something big in the court? He came to the backyard anxiously, and then he realized that Wu Meiniang sent people this time not because of the affairs of the court, but because of the college. At that time, Han Yi suggested that Wu Meiniang open a college, in the name of the Longzi in Wu Meiniang's arms. Now that Longzi is born, the college should be started.
Han Yi really didn't expect that Wu Meiniang was still thinking about this matter, but after thinking about it carefully, it was not difficult to understand that Wu Meiniang wanted to be the queen, which was a big deal. She had to gain the support of the people. This is why Wu Meiniang agreed to Han Yi's suggestion at the beginning.
However, Han Yi only planned and paid for the college. In fact, the person who did this was Zheng Shanxing, because Zheng Shanxing was very familiar with the situation of the people around him, had a very high reputation, and liked to do good deeds, so it would be perfect for him to leave this matter to him.
In fact, the college has been built and the students have been found. However, when Wu Meiniang was pregnant, Han Yi did not dare to invite her to the college on his own initiative. If something happened, he would not be able to afford it. Now Wu Meiniang has finished giving birth and has been in the confinement period. And when asked about this, this college must of course be opened.
The weather is beautiful on this day, and the wind is bright and beautiful.
There is a college ten miles away from the south of the city. It is very simple, but it is not small in scale. There are more than ten houses of all sizes, and the exterior walls are made of fences.
Han Yi came here early to wait. He originally wanted to invite Zheng Shanxing to come with him, but he was rejected because in Zheng Shanxing's opinion, establishing a college is a good thing, so he came to help without any return. At the same time, he also believed that Wu Meiniang's trip was mostly political, so he did not want to participate.
But what Han Yi didn't expect was that Wu Meiniang came soon after he arrived.
Wu Meiniang, who had just given birth, has not distorted figure. This may be because her figure is very plump, not the slim type. If she is a little fat, she can't tell anything. Instead, her skin is better, with whiteness and rosyness, which is not worse than a girl of seventeen or eighteen years old. It can be seen that she has good maintenance. But she dressed very simply and her nobleness today, which is of course intentional. In fact, Wu Meiniang's dress has always been elegant and luxurious, which just reflects that Wu Meiniang has done a very good job in winning people's hearts.
When we first met, Wu Meiniang simply asked Han Yi about the academy, and then focused on the students.
This college is built in a densely populated area in the countryside, and the source of students is not necessary to consider at all. After all, there is no need to pay. This time, more than 200 students were recruited, all under the age of twelve, because children over the age of twelve may have to help their parents with their farm work. In order to promote and create momentum, Han Yi stipulated that parents must come with their children. Because the children are ignorant, parents know how to be grateful, which is conducive to Wu Meiniang's publicity.
The biggest difference between Wu Meiniang and Queen Wang is that she is more friendly to the people. Queen Wang doesn’t take anyone seriously, so all the maids and eunuchs in the harem are Wu Meiniang’s people.
This time was no exception. At the beginning, the people were still very frightened and scared. But Wu Meiniang was prepared and brought a lot of pastries to give to these children. She quickly got together with them. Then she held the hands of the two little girls intimately and sat with everyone. The most special thing about this academy is that there is no limit on men and women, because Wu Meiniang herself is both women. If she does not recruit girls, wouldn’t it be against herself? She also wanted to express her willingness to respect women.
From the college talking about the livelihood of farmers, Wu Meiniang never tires about listening to their demands and showing that she is very friendly to the people. It can be seen that Wu Meiniang has made a lot of preparations.
This may be because the concubines in the harem have been directly facing the people and listen to the demands of the people. In the past, the concubines in the harem were unable to show up, and it was even more impossible to sit with so many people, which violated traditional etiquette and law. Even a virtuous queen, Empress Changsun, had never been like this.
But Wu Meiniang doesn't care about so much. She knows that her political cost and prestige are too low. She must dare to take action, find another way, use all opportunities to increase her prestige, gain recognition from the people, and gain the upper hand in public opinion. Because she also knows in her heart that deposing Wang Liwu is untenable in morality, so the more Queen Wang doesn't do it, the more I have to do it. Anyway, I have been a nun, and I have nothing to lose.
This move really won the favor of the people for Wu Meiniang. In fact, the people don’t care who you are the queen, it has nothing to do with the people. They don’t even know the queen’s surname. But now they see that Zhaoyi is so kind and intelligent, approachable, and loves the people. Of course, they support her. Because there is no competition, Wu Meiniang, a concubine, does this.
Although there are only two or three hundred people here, Han Yi has no publicity and seems to be low-key, but in fact, this article cannot keep the popularity. This spreads ten and ten spreads hundreds of people, and public opinion will soon turn towards Wu Meiniang, and it does not seem artificial.
The school opening ceremony that was originally scheduled to be held in the morning was because Wu Meiniang had a great conversation with the people, and it was delayed again and again until it was almost noon.
The ceremony is also very simple, it is just an opening. The name of this college is "Zhaoyi College".
This name was proposed by Han Yi, Wu Meiniang firmly agreed, and Li Zhi had no choice but to allow it.
In fact, this name is also of great political significance. Obviously, Wu Meiniang wanted Zhaoyi to stop here. Zhaoyi will not be able to have Zhaoyi again since she was, because if she succeeded in becoming the queen, then she would tell others that Zhaoyi could be promoted to queen, but at that time she was the queen, she must be on guard against this point. This name is just the beginning. She wants to completely call Zhaoyi, a concubine, herself and not allow others to be Zhaoyi again.
The teachers of the college are some scholars who went to Beijing for science and technology exams from other places. These scholars are very poor. When you come here to teach, I will not only live there, but also feed you. Of course, choosing these people is also a political purpose, because these candidates may become officials in the future. If they are from Zhaoyi Academy, they can of course be regarded as Wu Zhaoyi's people, which is equivalent to increasing Wu Meiniang's power in the court. Therefore, Wu Meiniang blew the wind by her side and asked Li Zhi to agree that even if you didn't pass the exam, you will be taught in the college for ten years and the court will also grant you official positions. As for what official positions they are, I will talk about them later.
Therefore, many poor candidates want to come to the college to attend classes, which is a double guarantee.
Of course, Han Yi paid for it privately. Wu Zhaoyi's money came from Li Zhi's rewards, and he was also used to win over Li Yifu and others. He was also very poor and could not maintain the development of the academy at present. Han Yi took the initiative to ask for money to help him. In this combination of official and business, Han Yi would of course play. Anyway, he had money now, so he needed to convert the money into his own political capital.
After the opening ceremony, Wu Meiniang invited them to have lunch, and the people went back to clean up tomorrow and the class will be officially held the day after tomorrow.
After these people returned, Wu Meiniang did not rush to return to the palace, but walked with Han Yi on the grass next to the academy.
"call--!"
After a day of show, Wu Meiniang looked a little tired and wiped the sweat from her forehead with a silk squid.
When Han Yi saw this, he said carelessly: "Zhaoyi, you have just given birth, so you have to pay attention to your health. Don't be too tired."
Wu Meiniang smiled and said, "Don't worry, this is nothing. I'm not helping myself. I'm also quite bored when I always sit in the palace. If you go out for a walk occasionally, it will not only be harmful to your body and mind, but also benefit."
Speaking of this, she paused and said, "Oh, I really have to thank you for the matter about this college."
Han Yi smiled and said, "Zhao Yi is so serious. Actually, I am helping myself."
Wu Meiniang said with great interest: "How do you say this?"
Han Yi said: "To be honest, Zhaoyi, I always wanted to study when I was a child, but because of my poor background, I never had the chance. Although I have made some money and become an official, I can't go back to my childhood. When I saw these children's desire for reading, I couldn't help but think of myself when I was a child. If they could study, it would make up for my regret."
Wu Meiniang nodded and sighed: "Who said it was not? Only those high-ranking families are qualified to study. Ordinary people are not qualified to study at all. It's really unfair."
Han Yi's eyes turned around and said, "Zhaoyi's words are reasonable, because those high-ranking clans control education, so the monarch must rely on them to govern the country, which leads to their deep-rooted position in the court and no one can shake it. This is the fundamental reason why they are fearless and arrogant, and this is extremely unfavorable to the country."
Wu Meiniang nodded and said, "I know this too, but these nobles have a deep foundation, so it's not easy to change."
Han Yi said: "There is no way."
Wu Meiniang said: "You have a way?"
Chapter completed!