Han Du drank tea slowly and did not ask Yu Qian. Slowly stretching his legs, Han Du let out a sigh of comfort and contentment.
Looking at Yu Qian's bright eyes with interest, waiting for his next words.
"Tell me, what exactly does Zhu Zhanji want to do?" Han Du patted the smooth armrest of the chair.
"Nothing can be hidden from the teacher." Yu Qian did not disappoint Han Du. He nodded with a slight smile and said, "After following Zhu Zhanji for a day, I can probably be sure that the teacher's guess is correct. He just wants to poach the academy."
"Oh?" Han Du guessed Zhu Zhanji's purpose early on. After all, he tried so hard to sneak into the academy. It would be impossible without a purpose.
In addition to the collection of books, what attracted Zhu Zhanji in the academy were the students.
"In your opinion, does Zhu Zhanji have the ability to take away the academy students?" Han Du asked worriedly.
Yu Qian raised his head slightly, without any smile on his face, and nodded solemnly: "Yes!"
Suddenly, Han Du's expression darkened, and the hand holding the tea cup couldn't help but tighten.
The academy is Han Du's hard work, and the most important thing is the students. For the sake of the academy, Han Du almost completely gave up his power in the court. If there were another problem with the academy, wouldn't it be a complete defeat?
"Tell me, what is going on?" Han Du believed in Yu Qian's judgment and realized that this matter was important.
Yu Qian sat up straight and spoke at a leisurely pace. He not only said exactly what Zhu Zhanji, Lu Wansheng and others said at that time, but also what he guessed.
"Teacher, Zhu Zhanji is obviously trying to attract academy students with high-ranking officials and generous salaries. Does the teacher have a way to deal with it?"
Han Du lowered his head and began to ponder. After a moment, he sighed and raised his head, "How to deal with it? I really don't have any good way to deal with it."
With that said, Han Du raised his eyes and looked at Yu Qian, "If they insist on leaving, can I stop them or tie their feet?"
Yu Qian's head lowered, which was also what worried him. After all, the academy has always advocated students to make their own choices and be self-reliant, and has never forced students to do anything.
In the past, every year when new students entered the academy, they would be severely deceived by the older generation of students. Even if the new students cried bitterly with grievances, the academy would never intervene.
Instead, he told the new students that this was the first lesson the academy taught them.
Since then, the academy’s ethos has been moving in an open and clear direction. After so many years, if we suddenly force the academy students not to go to Xinming, I am afraid there will be opposition from many people.
Even if the gain outweighs the loss, it will stimulate college students to become interested in America. In this way, I am afraid it will attract more people to go.
After a while, Yu Qian raised his head and looked at Han Du with a bitter look on his face, "Teacher, we can't just ignore this, right?"
"Of course not." Han Du waved his hand and sighed: "But this matter needs to be discussed in the long term. The most important thing now is that you have to keep Zhu Zhanji in jail and don't let him roam around in the academy. What's more, He cannot be allowed to preach to students about how wonderful America is."
Yu Qian nodded quickly and agreed, "Teacher, please don't worry. I will wait at the academy gate early tomorrow morning. As soon as Zhu Zhanji enters the academy gate, I will follow him closely and I will never let him succeed."
Han Du nodded at him. Since Zhu Zhanji could not be prevented from entering the academy, having Yu Qian follow him all the time was not a solution.
"Just keep an eye on him, and I'll take care of the other things..."
"Yes." Yu Qian hummed.
Han Du looked at the night outside the door and said softly: "It's late at night. You have to go to the academy early tomorrow, so go back and rest early."
"Farewell, disciple." Yu Qian stood up, bowed his hands, then turned and left.
After Yu Qian left, the room suddenly became silent. It was dark outside the window, but the large number of candles in the house illuminated the house as if it were daytime.
Han Du sat in the flickering candlelight and soon let out a long sigh.
Most people seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. Zhu Zhanji can offer high-ranking officials and generous salaries to attract academy students because Xinming can really provide these.
For Xinming, official positions were available as much as he wanted, and even the title could only be obtained with an imperial edict from Zhu Di. Money was not a problem. Judging from the fact that Zhu Zhanji had a lot of money and bought slaves at high prices as soon as he came to Ming Dynasty, it was obvious that there was no shortage of money.
So, what can you give your students?
Han Du suddenly thought that Xinming was not without his shortcomings.
No matter how well Zhu Zhanji boasts about America, it cannot change the reality that America is still a wilderness. Nowadays, Native Americans are rampant in America, and wars and killings are as common as eating and drinking. They are nothing compared to the prosperity and tranquility of the Ming Dynasty.
Not everyone has the idea of establishing a career, and some people like a peaceful and peaceful environment.
If what they can get in Daming is no less than that in Xinming, or almost the same, I am afraid that none of these people will choose to travel thousands of miles to America.
Then, the first thing I have to solve is the future income of college students. Giving them generous enough salaries can greatly reduce the attractiveness of America to them.
After all, the academy students were all natives of the Ming Dynasty, and they would not choose to travel across the ocean to the Americas, tens of thousands of miles away, unless they had to.
Even if they agree, I'm afraid their parents and brothers won't agree.
With the idea in mind, Han Du quickly made a decision in his mind.
That is to recruit people, recruit people in large numbers with high salaries. As long as everyone is attracted to stay in the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Zhanji's plan will naturally be self-defeating.
Of course, Han Du also knew that there were also people in the academy who wanted to make contributions, but most of these people had directly chosen to enter the official career. Some of them are willing to follow Zhu Zhanji to America, which will not have much impact on Han Du.
What Han Du really values is those students who like to study skills. Every one of them is a treasure and must not be poached by Zhu Zhanji.
The next day, Han Du sent someone to call Fu Yong and other leaders of the Bafang Association to his house.
After the group of people sat down, Han Du slowly said: "I have brought you here today because I have an idea that I need to consult with you."
"Young Master, you're welcome. Just tell me. We are all listening." Fu Yong has always been Han Du's biggest supporter. He spoke in advance before others could speak.
With his words as the foundation,
Even if other people have other opinions, they cannot speak out hastily. Because once you take the lead at this time, you will inevitably be under the greatest pressure. Not everyone has such courage. Most people still hope that others will come forward and benefit themselves by hiding behind.
