Happy Little Scholar

His Majesty's condition seems to have improved. The morning court, which has not been opened for a long time, is reopened today. This is the first time in several months. The officials are energetic and do not dare to neglect at all. They stand at the palace gate before dawn. Wait in front.

The morning court had not started for a long time. I thought that there would be a lot of important events. I didn't know when the day would end. However, in just half an hour, the officials lined up and walked out from the Li Zheng Hall.

His Majesty's health may really be failing. Even in the past, discussions rarely ended so early.

Two prefectures were hit by floods half a month ago, causing considerable losses. His Majesty ordered the Ministry of Household Affairs to allocate funds as soon as possible to provide relief to the people. He also sent officials from the Capital Water Supervision Bureau to control the floods. This should be the most important thing.

However, similar disasters occur almost every year, and if we follow the steps, nothing big will go wrong.

After that, there were some trivial matters in various ministries and departments. We had to say something in the morning, otherwise it would be awkward for everyone to just stand around, as if they had nothing to do on weekdays.

In addition, the Ministry of Rites was ordered to assist the eldest princess in supervising the establishment of the county school, and the minor restructuring of the imperial examination was considered a matter that attracted everyone's attention.

Although he has failed many times, His Majesty still seems to have not given up on suppressing certain powerful families.

There is still a long distance to go from the Li Zheng Hall to the yamen of various ministries. Officials gathered together in twos and threes to discuss the affairs of the morning court.

"Daxing County School, Your Majesty has once again opened the door to the poor..."

"Didn't I do this a few years ago, but in the end it was nothing?"

"It's difficult. To build more academies for each state capital, we need to hire more teachers, pens, inks, paper, and inkstones, and books and scriptures. Not counting the academies... all of this costs money. The national treasury can only afford so much. ?"

"Who knows? Your Majesty didn't say anything about appropriating funds from the treasury just now. He only said that the eldest princess was in charge of this matter. Can't he ask the eldest princess to take out so much money?"

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A year or six months ago, the focus of their debate might have been that although Her Royal Highness the Princess had a noble status, she was just a woman, so what qualifications did she have to participate in national affairs?

However, at this moment, no one dared to say that.

The last person who questioned her had his spine broken by the people of Kyoto.

The fate of a generation of great Confucians who eventually fell into disgrace and ruined his statement makes countless people sigh with regret when they think of it.

In this year, the eldest princess's light has been too dazzling.

Bringing back Heaven's Punishment, Jing Guo defeated Qi State, which is still deeply shocked to this day. Later, he defeated Qi State's envoys and saved the country's face. Later, the Women's Federation, Women's College, and even a He vigorously promoted the national policy that women should not marry before the age of sixteen, and trained female midwives, which reduced the chance of a woman dying in childbirth several times, so much so that many women set up immortality tablets for her at home...

Any one of these things is enough to convince them.

Up to now, they would not be surprised if the eldest princess's shadow appears in any court affairs.

But as for whether she can handle this matter well, everyone has almost no expectations.

After all, even His Majesty has encountered irresistible obstacles in this matter, let alone the eldest princess, a woman. Not to mention other obstacles that will be encountered, the amount of money required alone is not a small amount.

If this problem cannot be solved, it will become nothing more than a joke.

Perhaps it was because of this that the officials with profound backgrounds did not show any displeasure on their faces.

Supporting poor families naturally means suppressing the wealthy families. His Majesty expressed this intention because he was dissatisfied with them.

The major families that have always been ambiguous with the royal family are naturally not afraid. Their status in the court is naturally guaranteed by the royal family. But for the Cui family and other families, things are not that simple.

At least in this dynasty, their performance is not very stable.

An official's face darkened and he whispered: "The court has undergone great changes over the years. Isn't your Majesty still satisfied?"

"Don't worry, haven't you experienced this kind of thing a long time ago?" A middle-aged man next to you showed a disdainful smile and said: "This time there must be a beginning and an end, something that even your Majesty can't do, eldest princess..., hehe."

"Yes, where the money comes from is the most important thing." One person nodded and said: "If it is only in Kyoto, it will have no impact on the overall situation. If it really wants to cover all the state capitals, I am afraid that the national treasury will bear the burden I'm sorry, I want to see what the eldest princess plans to use to fill this bottomless pit?"

"Haha, Her Royal Highness's business is booming, but this time, all the money is destined to be wasted..."

As soon as one person said something, someone next to him pulled his arm and glanced behind him in an extremely obscure manner.

The man looked back and saw the gloomy face of an important figure in the Cui family. He immediately felt a thump in his heart, secretly thinking that something was going to happen.

If you mention this kind of thing in front of the Cui family, isn't it just adding salt to their wounds?

Everyone knows that the Cui family suffered heavy losses due to the colored glaze incident. The appreciation meeting was not held, and the accumulated colored glaze was smashed to pieces in front of everyone. According to insiders, the Cui family is afraid that this time they will lose millions of taels. In terms of money, when it comes to losses, once the Cui family comes out, who can compete with them?

Not daring to look at Master Cui anymore, he looked back at the eldest princess who had just walked out of the house. With a strange look in her eyes, she walked quickly forward.

"It seems that no one is optimistic about you."

Li Yi rarely went to court today, walking beside Li Mingzhu. With his current hearing ability, it was not difficult for him to hear what the people in front were talking about. For the princess, it was even less difficult.

"Just look at it." Li Mingzhu looked back at him and said lightly.

Li Yi was stunned when he heard it, not knowing whether he should be moved or helpless.

This matter was arranged in front of all the officials, and there was no way out. The silver had not been settled yet, but she was not anxious at all?

She didn't think about it, what if he was bragging?

However, it felt good to be trusted. Li Yi turned around, looked at her and comforted her: "Don't worry, if there is no money, just cheat some more."

"What did you say?" Li Mingzhu looked back at him.

"I said if you don't have money, make some more." Li Yi looked at her and smiled, "You know, I'm good at making money. This little money is just a drop in the bucket..."

It seemed that someone had been waiting in front of them. When they saw the two of them coming, they bowed slightly and said, "Meet Your Highness the Princess."

Then he looked at Li Yi and nodded slightly.

Li Yi smiled back. The head of the Wang family is an old friend of friendly cooperation.

Li Mingzhu looked at him and asked, "What's the matter, Lord Wang?"

The Wang family has always had a close relationship with the royal family. Although she is a princess, she will not be too arrogant in front of the head of the Wang family.

"Your Highness wants to build a county school, which is a good thing that benefits the country and the people. The Wang family is willing to donate 100,000 taels of silver to do our part for this matter."

100,000 taels of silver is not a small amount. When Li Yi gave it to Miss Liu Er, he hesitated for a moment. The Wang family actually took it out so straightforwardly. They are worthy of being the richest man in Jingguo, and they are full of confidence...

However, thinking about how much they have earned these days, it is normal to take out a little to show their love.

Li Mingzhu was also stunned when she heard this, and then smiled and said: "I appreciate the kindness of the Wang family, but I have already made arrangements for this matter, so you don't have to worry about it."

She knew that Li Yi didn't want others to interfere in this matter, not to mention that he had just said that the money was just a drop in the bucket for him...

Sprinkling water should mean that it is not worth mentioning, right?

The head of the Wang family was just surprised for a moment, then smiled and said: "In this case, I will leave first."

Li Yi turned his head and stared at her in disbelief.

Being stared at by him, thinking about the effects of those soups, Li Mingzhu felt that a part of her body was a little strange. This feeling was unprecedented. Her cheeks were slightly red, and she asked: "Why are you looking at me?"

Li Yi touched his forehead with one hand, and reached out to touch her with the other hand.

No fever.

Could it be that if you drink too much soup, a certain part will grow, and your IQ will decrease?

"What are you doing..." Li Mingzhu waved his hand away, saying angrily.

Li Yi no longer had time to appreciate the rare angry look of the princess, and ran in the direction where the head of the Wang family left.

"Lord Wang, wait, don't leave..."

"Let's discuss what happened just now..."

"Old Wang, stop!"