Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Fang Zheng nodded repeatedly, then said, "I don't mean that, of course. Our Great Jing's superiority is clearly incomparable to Tianzhu. However... there are bound to be similarities."

Emperor Jing snorted and said, "According to your logic, I should abolish all household classifications in the country to be fair. But how would the vast populace be managed then? Have you considered that!?"

"If we really opened it up, land annexation and popular unrest would surely lead to countless disasters!"

Fang Zheng sighed.

He hadn't considered it, and the idea that the vast populace couldn't be managed would still be relevant ten thousand years from now. But Emperor Jing's words were obviously reasonable.

He couldn't refute it, after all, this era didn't have the internet or digital technology.

"Your Majesty is wise, your words are absolutely correct! I am still too young and lack consideration!"

"However, I believe there is no perfect system, especially since science is a new thing. Now that there are changes, the system should also be adjusted accordingly."

"The academy's first enrollment is only a few hundred people. Giving these few hundred people an exception might give the court some new ideas, even if we treat it as a pilot program."

"Therefore, I implore Your Majesty to give future students the opportunity to change their household classification."

"If the Academy of Sciences makes a significant invention that benefits the country and the court, then... I think there shouldn't be too much opposition."

Emperor Jing pondered for a long time and said, "Very well, if the Academy of Sciences can truly come up with a major invention comparable to firearms, I don't mind making an exception."

"But before that, don't mention this matter again. It's only natural that students in the academy are divided into majors according to their talents. As long as they don't enter the civilian world, I can block any criticism for you. As for the rest, let's talk after you produce results."

Fang Zheng nodded.

Since things had been said to this extent, there was nothing more to say, any further would be impolite.

Things had to be pushed little by little. Since there was no problem with dividing into majors, they could wait until they produced results.

"Your Majesty is wise, I will go back and make arrangements."

Emperor Jing nodded and said, "You may go, but remember to take good care of Miao Han when you return. It just so happens that I want to personally visit the East Palace."

"Father, I am also very curious. I'll go with Lao Fang to take a look at the Academy of Sciences."

"Very well, you may go together."

After leaving the Liang Palace, Li Yuanzhao asked, "Lao Fang, the academy doesn't have a name yet, right? When will the enrollment start?"

"Name... what do you think about calling it Fang Zheng University?" Fang Zheng smiled secretly.

I will definitely not miss any opportunity to make a name for myself in history!

Li Yuanzhao glanced at him with disdain, "Why not use my name."

"Forget it, the academy's name was decided long ago. It's called Dongjiao University, the more rustic the name, the more awesome it is!"

"Dongjiao University... Could it be a little more casual? When does the enrollment start?" Li Yuanzhao asked.

"It should be in the next few days. We'll recruit students for important majors first, the kind that can produce value as soon as possible, like civil engineering and liquor making."

Fang Zheng stroked his chin and said, "This way, we can have rapid output in the future. When they see that they can make money, won't the people be more motivated to enroll and learn!"

"What? What are those! Liquor making must be the Peach Blossom Fan Wine from your Taoyuan County, right? What's so good about learning how to make wine? And what is civil engineering?" Li Yuanzhao looked confused.

Fang Zheng said seriously, "Your Highness, winemaking is a great subject! All other technologies in my Taoyuan County are trash, only Jiangxiang technology is the foundation of our existence!"

"Winemaking is the real high technology, worthy of being called the cornerstone of the country!"

Thinking back to those years, in order to negotiate cooperation with the merchants he kidnapped back, he desperately forced liquor on them!

He got them so drunk that they signed the contract directly....

However, those merchants didn't mind when they woke up. The price was fair, and this kind of strong liquor was indeed rare and a novelty on the market... Moreover, even though there were few people who liked strong liquor, it could be diluted a lot, and it could still be sold after dilution!

The first few batches of transactions were all done this way.

Moreover, his biggest regret in his previous life was not selling his parents' house to heavily invest in this kind of cornerstone of the country....

"Then what is civil engineering?"

"It's corvée labor."

"......, Tell me about any other strange majors while you're at it." Li Yuanzhao was a little speechless.

Fang Zheng scratched his face and looked at the sky, thinking.

He originally wanted to set up a nursing major and recruit more beautiful female nurses. He had even thought of the uniform.

But after thinking carefully, he decided to forget it. The current situation was really unworkable, and he wouldn't be able to pass the public opinion hurdle.

Were there nurses?

Moreover, the market hadn't been developed yet, so let's talk about it later.

"That's all, basically just these, let's go prepare for enrollment!"

......

Two days later, the school buildings and all aspects had been fully set up.

The newspaper office was also working overtime to prepare a massive amount of articles, ready to set off a wave of excitement.

The printing workshops in the capital, including everyone, were operating at full capacity.

Countless large posters and various elaborate promotional pages that spared no expense were printed out one by one.

Not only that, but all the personnel from the Taoyuan County Research Institute were pulled out to serve as interviewers.

Although the first step was a written test to filter candidates, Fang Zheng wanted to select the best of the best.

There were many potential geniuses and eccentrics among the people, but because they had not received education since childhood, they were buried among the people and never had a chance to emerge.

These people could only be roughly screened through interviews, and then thrown into basic classes to learn basic literacy.

In addition, the brothels were also not idle, carefully selecting countless beautiful women to accompany the trip.

Carriage shops and jewelry shops also moved at the news....

In addition to this, Master Wu personally took the stage!

In short, everything that could be piled up was piled up for him. A luxurious lineup, using all his life's learning to create an unparalleled and shocking influence of Dongjiao University in the hearts of the people of the capital!

Early the next morning, the publicity began.

On this ordinary day, a group of ordinary people gathered around an ordinary newspaper reader.

Preparing to listen to the new day's discount shopping news and gossip.

However, the newspaper reader's expression was serious, as if facing a formidable enemy.

He repeatedly flipped through the newspaper several times before finally confirming that he had not bought the wrong newspaper today.

The reason was none other than this.

It was only because he bought an advertisement...

The entire page of the newspaper had no other news, it was densely packed with enrollment advertisements for Dongjiao University.

It was filled with tempting conditions and infinitely bright prospects.

Even the newspaper reader's heart was moved... Why the hell was he still reading the newspaper? Wouldn't it be better for him to go to Dongjiao University to study?

The surrounding people saw him standing there for a long time, and finally someone couldn't help but shout, "Are you going to read it or not! Do you still want a reward?"

"Did something big happen!?"

The newspaper reader cleared his throat, raised his head, and said seriously, "Everyone, today's news is of utmost importance! It is no exaggeration to say that it is even related to everyone's future prospects, please listen carefully and remember carefully."

"Everyone, let's have some rewards first."