Yinghong, who was in his early fifties and slightly chubby, said, "Lin Feng, almost all the scholars in the world come from rich families, and they all come from people with status. In fact, these people all have the opportunity to join the army." Establish and inspect the scope of promotion."
"As for most of the people you mentioned, in fact, most of them are ordinary people. However, most ordinary people do not have the opportunity to study and become officials. They cannot read a word, their eyes are black, and they understand nothing at all. How can they pass the imperial examination?"
"According to this king's opinion, what you call opening the imperial examination is to increase the scope of selection. In this case, in fact, if there are more places for recruitment and examination, the purpose can be achieved, and there will not be much change."
Hearing these words, Lin Feng chuckled and said, "His Royal Highness Prince Ping's words are even more untenable."
Ying Hong said: "I would like to hear the details."
Lin Feng said seriously: "Your Highness Prince Ping, why are the people in the world ignorant and illiterate? It's not that they don't want to study, it's that they lack money, resources, and opportunities to study. Who among the people in the world doesn't know that studying can change their destiny? Who? all know."
"It's just that they don't have a way to rise, and the court doesn't give them enough opportunities."
"So the common people cannot study."
"For example, a farmer in the field, does he know that studying is good? He must know, because all noble people study. But, can he let his son study? Impossible. On the one hand, there is no such opportunity. On the other hand, reading What’s the way out if you get a book? So it’s better to stay at home and farm.”
Ying Hong counterattacked: "Lin Feng, you are right, the common people cannot study. In this case, you cannot help them by holding the imperial examination. On the contrary, it is unnecessary."
"Yes, it can help."
Lin Feng said firmly: "If we want more talents to emerge, and even to cultivate more talents for the Qin Dynasty in the future, the imperial court must open academies to teach people how to read, so that more people can study from an early age, so that more talents can emerge. .”
"This is impossible."
Yinghong took a deep breath and said forcefully: "Great Qin only trains scholars through the Imperial College, and it is impossible to train so many people. The rest of the scholars are trained by the private schools of each family, as well as the family's own people."
Lin Feng said: "Great Qin's power is not enough, and it cannot train so many people for the time being, but there is still White Deer Academy. This is the holy land of literary style in our Qin country, and a place where countless literati gather. A few days ago, my tutor and I, as well as I have discussed something with my senior brother."
"Next, White Deer Academy will open branches of White Deer Academy in various counties and offices within Da Qin, all named after White Deer Academy. At that time, people will be recruited to study, train scholars for Da Qin, and win over Da Qin Talent.”
Yinghong sneered and said, "I'm afraid you made this up, right?"
Xu Yifu stood up again and retorted: "My lord, it is not easy to open academies in every county in Da Qin. Compared with opening academies to obtain scholars, it consumes more money and investment. The energy and financial resources are even more immeasurable.”
Ying Jiuxiao also looked at Lin Feng.
Originally, the imperial examination was decided, and he was very happy. But now, Ying Jiuxiao is a little worried.
Open an academy!
This is a good thing, but such a thing is extremely difficult and not easy.
As Xu Yifu mentioned, the amount of money consumed is not a small amount, and it is simply difficult to bear.
Lin Feng looked normal, because the current situation was exactly the result he needed. Lin Feng had already made preparations for matters involving White Deer Academy. He wanted to mention White Deer Academy and give some guidance.
Unexpectedly, Yinghong brought it up.
Lin Feng took this opportunity to successfully propose Bailu Academy to educate people all over the world.
Lin Feng shook his sleeves and said seriously: "As the saying goes, everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world, and everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the Qin Dynasty. I, Lin Feng, should do my part for the development of Qin. Although I am not in the court. However, I am willing to do my best to open up people’s wisdom and enable talents to emerge in the local area.”
"I have always known that the finances of the Qin court are not sufficient. This time, I, Lin Feng, will fully support the construction of academies in various places. I will cover all the initial expenses."
Yinghong sneered and said disdainfully: "How much can your Lin family contribute?"
"I support three million taels of silver."
Lin Feng's voice echoed in the hall.
boom! ! !
The hall suddenly boiled.
The faces of all the officials were extremely shocked and full of disbelief.
They looked at Lin Feng as if they were a fool. Three million taels of silver was not a small amount. It can be said that Lin Feng almost spent all his money this time to support the Qin State in opening local academies. This approach was harmful to himself but not beneficial.
This is the behavior of a fool.
The officials were discussing one after another, and the hall was noisy for a while.
Ying Jiuxiao also opened his mouth slightly, knowing that building an academy would not be of any help to Lin Feng. However, Lin Feng was willing to go all out and spend all his wealth to support the academy.
Ying Jiuxiao was extremely moved.
The Great Qin court was short of money and food before, so the Lin family used all their money and food support to help Great Qin tide over the difficulties.
Now, the Lin family has spent all their money again.
The look in Ying Jiuxiao's eyes as she looked at Lin Feng showed the satisfaction and admiration of an elder looking at a younger one. If it were him who won Jiuxiao, he thought he couldn't do this, but Lin Feng gave him money without hesitation, and directly gave him three million taels of silver.
Such real money support requires great courage and is not something ordinary people can achieve.
Yinghong was also shocked.
But he was shocked for a moment, then sneered and said: "Lin Feng, this can't be a joke. In front of all the civil and military officials, once a word is said, it will be difficult to chase it back. This requires real money and silver to support it. "
"Previously you said that when you opened the academy, you discussed it with Xunzi and Han Qianqiu. But, who knows?"
"Perhaps, this is just what you are talking to yourself. Or maybe it is just a way to promote the imperial examination. But no one is pursuing you for this matter. But you said you would support it with three million taels of silver. This cannot be done. When you make false statements, you must be more truthful.”
"Summer insects cannot speak of ice!"
Lin Feng mocked.
He looked at Ying Jiuxiao and said loudly: "Your Majesty, do my masters and senior brothers know about the opening of academies in various counties? If I lie, they will not know. I beg your Majesty to immediately arrange for Hei Bingtai to go to Bailu Mountain to inquire. "
"I am in the court, and my master and senior brother are in Bailu Mountain. It is impossible to secretly communicate the news. As long as your majesty arranges for people to contact and inquire, we can set the record straight."
"No need!"
Ying Jiuxiao flicked his sleeves and said, "I believe in you, and I also believe in Xunzi and Han Gong."
Lin Feng said: "Yinghong, if you don't believe it, you should go to Bailu Mountain to ask now. As long as you can prove that I, Lin Feng, lied, I will not say a word from now on, and I will not even mention the imperial examination this time. "
snort!
Yinghong glanced at Lin Feng and said no more.
Lin Feng was so confident that Lin Feng was obviously well prepared. Under this premise, he will definitely lose.
So, there is no need to say it again.
The officials gradually fell silent. When these people looked at Lin Feng, they felt even more wary. Lin Feng was willing to support him at all costs. Anyone who tried to stop him would be Lin Feng's enemy.
This is unwise.
For a while, no one came out to express their position.
After Lin Feng looked around, he smiled coldly. He cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, now that all officials have no doubts, I would like to ask your Majesty to open the imperial examination. Even the imperial examination is the national policy of our Qin Dynasty. In the future, the imperial examination will be the most important thing in selecting talents in the Qin Dynasty. Way."
"I'm sure."
Ying Jiuxiao took advantage of the situation and expressed his position directly: "The matter of the imperial examination has been decided. As for the time of the imperial examination, it has been tentatively decided. The person in charge of the imperial examination is Lin Feng. Lin Feng is fully responsible for the imperial examination of Qin State, and all ministries will fully cooperate."
"I obey the order."
All officials responded one after another.
From then on, it was the final word.
Among the officials, although many people have complaints in their hearts, this is the general trend and no one can stop it.
Ying Jiuxiao stopped discussing matters and directly ordered to withdraw from the court, but Lin Feng was left behind.
In the main hall, only Ying Jiuxiao and Lin Feng were left.
Ying Jiuxiao said slowly: "Lin Feng, you kid gave me three million taels of silver in one breath. This is not a small amount. Although your words have shocked all the officials. But once you can't get the money, you will be laughed at later." .Can you really take it out?"
Lin Feng said with a smile: "Originally, it was impossible to get it, but recently Huichun Hall has launched a franchise strategy. Many businessmen have joined Huichun Hall and run drug stores in the name of Huichun Hall. The franchise fee is 30,000 taels of silver per family, and there are hundreds of The money is enough to join the Yu family shop. After this money is invested in the academy, the Lin family will continue to invest."
Ying Jiuxiao listened silently and said after a moment of silence: "Lin Feng, your support regardless of the cost, it can even be said that it will cost you all your family wealth. Is it worth it?"
"worth!"
Lin Feng answered firmly.
"why?"
There was a glimmer of expectation in Ying Jiuxiao's eyes.
Lin Feng said with a smile: "In elegant and noble terms, I worry about the world's worries before the world's happiness. In popular terms, I am the Duke of the town in the Qin State. I don't have to worry about food and clothing. I have nothing to worry about. If you are missing, your wife and children are safe, your family can make money, and you are worry-free, I am willing to support you within my ability."
"To put it simply, after you have eaten and drank enough, find something to do."
Lin Feng joked to himself.
"Brat!"
Ying Jiuxiao laughed and cursed.
Lin Feng's words sounded out of tune, but Ying Jiuxiao's face was full of doting and approval.
Lin Feng is very good.
Ying Jiuxiao said directly: "This time, you have made great contributions to the court. I will not forget you, and the court will not forget you. In addition, Bailu Academy wants to establish academies in various county offices. If you have any difficulties, just ask me Proposed."
Lin Feng smiled and said: "Grandfather, I have just one request."
Ying Jiuxiao said seriously: "You say it."
Lin Feng said: "The imperial examination has been decided, but it has not been implemented yet. To advance this matter, it will take enough time to operate. My request is to hope that the question setter of the first imperial examination, that is, the person who checks the questions, will be the senior fellow. Han Qianqiu is in charge. The general reviewer, the person who finalizes the final score of the test paper, is the teacher Xunzi."
Ying Jiuxiao had a thoughtful look in his eyes and said: "You are doing this to increase the weight of White Deer Academy. In this way, when you promote White Deer Academy to the outside world, more people will gather and more people will be attracted. They all go to White Deer Academy, right?"
"Imperial Grandfather Shengming."
Lin Feng said: "The enrollment of White Deer Academy is divided into two parts. One part allows the children of wealthy businessmen and gentry to study. This is to collect money for the normal operation of the academy. The other part is the real children from poor families. . They have no money, so the academy will provide all kinds of help. In short, White Deer Academy does not have certain advantages and cannot spread the situation."
"I'm sure too."
Ying Jiuxiao said again: "I fully support everything. I hope that the future Great Qin will be comparable to the Xia Kingdom's literary world, and that countless scholars will emerge."
Lin Feng said: "It will surpass Xia Guo."
Ying Jiuxiao waved his hand and said, "Okay, let's get down."
"I excuse myself."
Lin Feng bowed and turned to leave.
When he walked out of the hall, the sun had already risen outside, and the golden sunlight was shining down, as if there was a pavement of golden light.
Lin Feng's heart was excited like never before.
The imperial examination is set.
The academy is set.
Lin Feng took a deep breath and went straight to the official department. To promote the imperial examination, someone from the Ministry of Civil Affairs must take the lead. This matter must be discussed with Zhang Yi.
