Han Du stopped laughing and stared at Li Shou. After a moment, he shouted word by word: "Why should I set up rewards in the academy? Because those students are all human beings and they all need to eat!"
"You, Li Shou, have been rich for generations, and your family has thousands of acres of fertile land. Even if you don't get a penny as an official, you will never lose a mouthful of food or a piece of clothing in your life!"
[In view of the general environment,
"But what about the students in the academy? Most of them are the breadwinners of their families. Do you know how many families, just for one hope, use their entire family strength to support one person? They not only need to support themselves, but also need to support the whole family. If there is not enough money, how will you let them live?"
Li Shou was calmed down by the suddenly angry Han Du. It took him a few breaths before he came back to his senses. Nuonuo said authentically: "Their life is not like Do you need a salary? The academy’s salary is so high, isn’t it enough for them to live on?”
Han Du chuckled, sat and looked up at Li Shou. The academy's salary is certainly enough to live on. After all, in the entire capital, the treatment of academy gentlemen is quite explosive.
They do not need to rent a house to live in, the academy directly provides them with housing.
They don't need to pay for meals, as the academy canteen provides free meals. There are a variety of dishes in the dining hall every day, and there is almost no problem that someone will not get used to it or get tired of it.
Moreover, not only the husband himself, but also his family members can go to the canteen to eat free meals.
The academy will also provide gentlemen with two sets of clothes every quarter, and you can also apply for special carriages and horses when traveling.
Food, clothing, housing and transportation are all covered by the academy.
Coupled with the monthly salary, it is enough to ensure that every gentleman and their family live a good life.
"Since you can accept the academy's high salary, why can't you get used to the academy's rewards?" Han Du asked in return.
Li Shou raised his voice and shouted, "Is this the same?"
Han Du curled his lips and said: "Is this important? Only with rewards can we attract more people to study knowledge persistently; with rewards, we can ensure that they can study without any distractions without worrying about the trivial matters in life. . Let them devote all their energy to studying knowledge. Isn’t this the literary style of Guangda Tian?”
Although Li Shou was unwilling to give in, he had to admit that compared to his too idealistic ideas, Han Du's move was the one that truly promoted knowledge.
Han Du smiled, glanced at Li Shou lightly, and said, "I know, you are worried that because of the rewards, more and more students will choose the academy instead of the Imperial College in the future. You are worried, One day in the future, there won’t be another student in the Imperial College who just dies, right?”
Li Shou had a calm expression and said nothing, but his expression clearly showed that Han Du was right.
After a pause, Han Du slowly spoke: "But have you ever thought about it? Nothing in this world will remain unchanged. As for the knowledge you regard as a guideline, it is also constantly changing. Look at the original Analects and Is it still the same now?"
The current Analects of Confucius is of course different from the original ones. From the Spring and Autumn Period until now, although the name is still the Analects of Confucius, I don’t know how many times I have experienced the content. Variety.
After gesturing with his hands for a few times, Han Du continued: "More reasonable knowledge will always replace the conservative ones. This is true for the Analects of Confucius, and it will also be the case for the Imperial College. Instead of worrying that the academy will replace the Imperial College in the future, it is better to start asking for help now. Change and find a way out for the Imperial College in the future."
"The way out..." Li Shou's eyes suddenly lit up, and then dimmed again.
Finding a way out for the Imperial College is easy to say, but how can it be that simple?
"Uncle has always been resourceful. I wonder if I can help Li Aiqing?" Zhu Yunye, who had not found a chance to interrupt for a long time, suddenly spoke up.
Li Shou was shocked when he heard this, and looked at Han Du expectantly.
Han Du glared at Zhu complainingly.
Yun Ye's glance made him look away with an embarrassed smile.
How could this matter be as simple as Zhu Yunye said? It seems that this problem can be solved by waving your hands by yourself.
But where can it be so easy?
Han Du turned back to look at Li Shou and saw that he was looking at him expectantly. He spread his hands and said helplessly: "I don't understand the Four Books and Five Classics. If you ask me for a solution, you are asking blind questions!"
Li Shou's eyes dimmed. He was indeed in a hurry and sought medical treatment just now, thinking that Han Du could find a way to solve this problem. Now it seems that everything still depends on him. However, what is the future of the Imperial College? ?
Li Shou fell into confusion.
Han Du is someone who doesn't want to suffer. He was tricked by Zhu Yunye just now. Although he cleverly avoided this pitfall, it was not Han Du's style not to retaliate.
"The emperor's internal treasury is quite rich, why not use some money to support the Imperial College. In this way, with the combined efforts of the Imperial College, the Imperial College may really be able to find a way out."
"Huh???" Zhu Yunye couldn't laugh anymore.
After Li Shou heard about it, he no longer cared about the smell of copper or not. Now, if the Imperial College does not have enough to attract students, it may not be long before the academy robs them all.
If no new students join, the Imperial College will disappear directly. Is it still smelly? By then, even if the copper odor spreads over the entire Imperial College, it may not be able to bring the Imperial College back to life.
"emperor!!!"
Seeing Li Shou looking at him with excitement, Zhu Yunye regretted his rashness just now.
Glancing at Han Du, he saw that he was drinking tea with his head lowered and a cup in his hand, smiling and looking very happy. Zhu Yunye once again had a deeper understanding of his uncle's pettiness.
Facing Li Shou's scorching gaze, Zhu Yunye coughed twice and said reluctantly: "The Imperial College really needs support, so I will spend 50,000 yuan every year."
Fifty thousand guan, and it’s still 50,000 guan every year! Zhu Yunye only felt a burst of physical pain.
But this seemed a little too little for Li Shou. He looked back at Han Du.
Han Du responded to Li Shou by rolling his eyes, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.
Li Shou had no choice but to say to Zhu Yunye again: "Your Majesty...the Academy costs 300,000 yuan per year..."
Zhu Yunye was angry. I've already given you money, but you still don't think it's enough?
"But I didn't give the academy a penny! I only gave the money to your Imperial College. If it's still too little, then I won't give it at all."
Li Shou smiled awkwardly, not daring to ask for too much, for fear that the emperor would really have nothing to lose.
He quickly raised his hands and saluted, and said sheepishly: "On behalf of all the students of the Imperial College and the teaching staff, I would like to thank the Emperor for his kindness!!!"
