Seeing Emperor Liang's insistence, Song Huan was embarrassed to insist on evading the offer, so he could only agree.
"By the way, Father, you summoned me late at night. Do you have any important instructions?"
After Song Huan reminded him, Emperor Liang finally remembered the purpose of summoning him.
"Fourth Brother, why can't I understand some of the notes I handed you this morning?"
"What do you mean by building middle schools and primary schools and implementing nine-year compulsory education?"
Song Huan patiently explained to Emperor Liang: "Although our population in Daliang is large, the literacy rate of our people is not high."
"If you look at just a few ordinary people, more than half of them are illiterate!"
"This also leads to less and less available talents for me."
"And the significance of the imperial examination will naturally not be reflected!"
"So I beg my father to build middle schools and primary schools in Daliang, so that everyone in Daliang can read and learn!"
"This is the so-called nine-year compulsory education!"
After listening to Song Huan's words, Emperor Liang was not as excited as Song Huan imagined.
Instead, he frowned, with a hint of worry between his brows.
"Fourth, your ideas are very good and your ideals are also very lofty!"
"But have you ever considered a question?"
"Daliang has a large population. If we really want to realize what you say that everyone has access to books and education, how much manpower and material resources will be spent?"
"Daliang's treasury finally managed to balance its revenue and expenditure. After such a huge expenditure, will the money in the treasury still be enough?"
"The next ten, twenty, fifty, or even one hundred years!"
"Can the strength of our treasury support your lofty ideals?"
Emperor Liang's worries were not groundless.
However, Song Huan had already thought of a way to deal with his worries.
"Father, it's not like I haven't considered what you said!"
"My son has checked the bills of the Ministry of Household Affairs in recent years and found that in addition to the large amount of funds used in the war with Beiyuan, there is also a very huge expenditure——"
"horses!"
Emperor Liang nodded and agreed: "Not bad!"
"Although our Daliang is a huge country, the horses we produce are always mixed, good and bad."
"In desperation, I have to spend a lot of money to buy horses from Xia Kingdom every year!"
"And this is why even though Xia is just a small country, it always looks arrogant in front of me, Daliang."
When mentioning this matter, Emperor Liang clenched his fists and showed some unwillingness in his eyes. He seemed to have been dissatisfied with this matter for a long time.
Relying on its ability to provide Liang with a steady stream of high-quality horses, Xia State repeatedly asked Liang Emperor for high fees.
Not only that, as a vassal state of Daliang, Xia State did not even come to pay tribute in three years!
With such arrogance and rudeness, it is no wonder that Emperor Liang felt resentful towards him.
Seeing that Emperor Liang was so angry, Song Huan quickly comforted him: "Father, don't be angry!"
"I have a clever trick to ensure that Xia Kingdom will be willing to provide a steady stream of horses with both hands from now on."
"Moreover, they don't dare to care about you, Father, asking for a copper!"
Seeing Song Huan's confident look, Emperor Liang couldn't help but be extremely confused!
"Fourth brother, although I trust you, please don't just tell me nonsense just to make me happy!"
"I, Daliang, purchase horses from the Xia Kingdom. This has been the rule for hundreds of years."
"Although horses are expensive, the quality of Xia Guo's BMW is indeed worthy of the price!"
"We, Daliang, are a huge country. We can't just fight against our vassal countries just for a little money to buy horses, right?"
Song Huan hurriedly waved his hands: "Father, of course not!"
"In short, do you believe that after this tribute ceremony, I can let the Xia Kingdom sacrifice horses without spending a penny of silver, let alone a single soldier!"
"And you must also promise me that if I can get this done, you will build schools in Daliang and popularize nine-year compulsory education!"
Emperor Liang hesitated.
To be honest, so far, the fourth child has done everything beautifully and has never let himself down once.
However, trade with Xia Kingdom is not a trivial matter.
It’s not like the fourth child can get things done just by taking it for granted!
But seeing Song Huan's calm and confident appearance, Emperor Liang decided to give him a chance.
After all, what if?
"Okay, I'll give you a chance!"
"But you must promise me that if this matter is not handled properly, from now on, you are not allowed to mention your suggestions to me again."
Song Huan was overjoyed and immediately handed over to Emperor Liang: "Yes!"
After leaving the imperial study room, everything was completely silent.
All the palaces were plunged into darkness, but Song Huan's bedroom was still brightly lit.
As soon as Song Huan stepped through the door of the palace, he saw Su Yuru walking towards him.
"Your Highness, you are back!"
"My servant will take care of you to bathe and go to bed!"
Song Huan was slightly startled. He didn't expect this girl to adapt to the life in the palace so quickly.
However, although she adapted quickly, Song Huan was not very used to having a stranger serve him.
"Where's Cuimei?"
Su Yuru quickly replied: "Sister Cuimei went to the House of Internal Affairs today to collect supplies. My servant saw that she was too tired, so she let her rest first."
"Don't worry, Your Highness, it's the same as a servant coming to serve you!"
This girl Cuimei is really getting more and more unruly.
Song Huan didn't say much, and followed Su Yuru to the bathhouse on the side of the dormitory.
It has to be said that although Su Yuru is thin and small, she is really quick at work.
The bathhouse was steaming with heat, and three large basins of hot water were put in, allowing Song Huan to take a nice hot bath.
"Your Highness, my servant will take care of you and take a bath!"
Su Yuru lowered her head slightly, her face flushed a little, either from the heat or from shyness.
Unexpectedly, Song Huan said: "No, you can go out."
"When I take a bath, I don't like anyone watching me!"
"Why didn't Cuimei tell you?"
Su Yuru was a little embarrassed, and then said aggrievedly: "Sister Cuimei rested early, and she didn't even have time to tell this slave..."
"This slave just wants to serve His Highness more comfortably, and has no other intentions..."
Seeing Su Yuru pouting in grievance, with a look of pity on her face, Song Huan really couldn't bear it.
After all, she is just a girl who has just entered the palace. Is it too mean to be so cruel to her?
Song Huan sighed helplessly: "That's all, you just stay in the house and wait for me, there's no need to go out."
"yes!"
After getting Song Huan's consent, Su Yuru was filled with joy. She immediately picked up the wet handkerchief and gently wiped it on Song Huan's back.
"How about it?"
"Your Highness, are you comfortable?"
