Zhu Yuancun and Ren Huai were not only promoted to marquis, but Yan Xiu also rewarded each of them with a mansion in Dongshi.
The mansion was formerly the residence of senior officials of the old party. It is adjacent to the imperial palace and is much more convenient than Chongling.
The Old Prime Minister's Mansion, which was the most luxurious and the most extensive, and the Guiyuan built by Zhang, which was connected to the Old Prime Minister's Mansion, were renamed Xijing New Taixue by Yan Xiu after he received Zhu Ya's advice.
There was an Imperial College in Xijing in ancient times, and those who could study in Imperial College, the Imperial College and other places were all the sons of high-ranking officials.
If ordinary people want to obtain knowledge, they can only enroll in various private schools or under the names of Confucian scholars, and the fees are also extremely high.
However, the New Taixue, which Yan Xiu personally improved, accepted students from all over the world. Apart from the few taels of silver tuition paid every year, the rest, except for the local students in Xijing, had their food, clothing, housing and transportation all borne by the imperial court.
Even those who live thousands of miles away and come to Xijing to study can rest assured that they will not have to worry about anything other than tuition fees.
The new Imperial College in Xijing City was just his testing ground. If the first imperial examination achieved initial results in three years, he would then establish other Imperial Colleges in Dongdu, Yong'an, Yizhou and other places to follow the example of Xijing. He will continue to provide talents to the Qin Dynasty and the local area.
It was rare that Yan Xiu was so happy that he couldn't express it in words. He held Zhu Sijia's hand and personally introduced to her the construction drawings of the future Taixue.
"The front yard and Guiyuan were converted into university halls for students to study; while the back yard of the old Prime Minister's Mansion was renovated into a living room, with three people living in one room. By the time it is completed, the new Taixue is expected to be able to accommodate At most 3,000 students.”
Zhu Sijia's fingertips were led by him across every gorgeous house.
She was a little disappointed and asked: "Only men are admitted to the Imperial Academy, right?"
Yan Xiu: "Yeah."
Zhu Sijia only felt that it was unfair. It was obviously Zhu Ya who proposed this proposal, and it was Zhu Ya who made suggestions for this matter behind Yan Xiu's back. The establishment of the New Taixue seemed to have given countless civilians a more fair opportunity to participate in official careers, but——
What about women? Why are only men the beneficiaries?
When will women have the same opportunities as men to learn to read and write? Or even the opportunity to step into the temple and serve the country?
Yan Xiu saw the disappointment in her eyes. He hugged Zhu Sijia from behind and kissed her long, smooth hair: "For now, we are only recruiting men."
Zhu Sijia's eyes lit up again: "Xuanzhi means..."
Yan Xiu: "Yes, everything should be done step by step. There should be a process. The establishment of the imperial examination has already made the aristocratic family unhappy. If it is announced to the world that women are also qualified to serve as officials, guess what group of people will die?" Will the old man be willing for a woman to be equal to them?"
Zhu Sijia's blood boiled when she heard this: "Okay, okay... If what women in the world learn is also the way to govern the country and the way to be effective in the world, why worry about the low status of women in the future?"
Yan Xiu promised softly: "With me here, everything will change."
Zhu Sijia: "You are Yan Xuanzhi, I believe in you."
Because you are the omnipotent Emperor Wu of Qin, I believe in you.
Yan Xiu smiled and said: "While Cicada is waiting to see what happens, why don't you come with me out of the palace the next day to see your brother's new house? Although he is not in Xijing, I can't celebrate his move, but as his sister, you can do it for him." He checks and accepts it first.”
Zhu Sijia: "Won't Xuanzhi go?"
According to what he said, he can be considered Zhu Yuancun's brother-in-law after all!
Yan Xiu coughed twice: "It's enough for you to take a look at Marquis Wuxing's new residence. I want to go to Xintai Academy in the future to see how the construction is progressing."
Zhu Sijia couldn't help laughing and quickly praised him as "a wise man", but Yan Xiu chased her and asked her to continue to praise him.
But it will be a good thing to be able to leave the palace again in the future.
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When it came time to leave the palace, Zhu Sijia and Yan Xiu took carriages and drove in two different directions.
Zhu Ya was away from home, and Zhu Sijia was not used to having other people around her. Although Xin'er and others were well-behaved and smart, they were not her confidants after all, so she felt uneasy.
Therefore, apart from the silver-armored guards arranged by Yan Xiu, the only one following her was Suiyu.
Zhu Sijia first ordered him to drive the carriage to Prince Yan's Mansion. Since she was going to see Zhu Yuancun's new house, she took the opportunity to bring Yu and Zhu Siying with her so that Yu could feel at ease.
Zhu Siying and Mr. Yu boarded her carriage. Mother and daughter chatted in the carriage for a while before arriving at Zhu Yuancun's new house.
The plaque on the door of the new house has been replaced with the four characters "Wuxing Hou Mansion". When the mother and daughter got off the carriage and saw the gate, they were all surprised. They did not expect that the house Yan Xiu gave to Zhu Yuancun was not inferior to Yan Xiu in terms of style and specifications. The palace.
Even because it was built less than a few years ago, it looks much newer than Prince Yan's Mansion.
The mansion opposite Wuxinghou Mansion was no less impressive. The two mansions shared a large square covered with white marble bricks. There were also servants coming in and out, making it very lively.
Zhu Siying stepped forward and took a closer look. On the plaque of the mansion opposite, there were four words "Chiayi Marquis Mansion" written on it. She accidentally read out the four words.
I didn’t expect that my brother and Ren Huai would actually become neighbors this time!
Mrs. Yu pulled her back to her side and warned her gently: "Don't be so rash. If you disturb the master's family, be careful that your sister will be recorded again."
She thinks about Zhu Sijia all the time.
Zhu Siying said aggrievedly: "Mom, don't worry. It's not like I don't know the Marquis of Chiayi. He returned to Zhou after the Mid-Autumn Festival. I won't disturb him when he's not in the mansion."
Zhu Sijia joked: "When did my sister and Mr. Hou become so familiar?"
Zhu Siying changed the subject: "Why is the Marquis not a Marquis? My brother is also a Marquis. Let's go to his Marquis' mansion and have a look!"
The mother and daughter entered the Wuxing Hou Mansion, with Sui Yu following closely behind.
Words such as glittering and golden are not enough to describe the interior of the mansion. The Yu family was used to living a simple life in Prince Yan's mansion. When they saw Zhu Yuancun's new residence, they would inevitably be dazzled and unable to keep up with the footsteps of the two sisters.
Zhu Siying took this opportunity to pull Zhu Sijia aside and said that because they were quick to see, they would not visit with Yu.
Many servants have been placed in the Hou Mansion. Even if Zhu Yuancun is not at home, they must clean it every day and congratulate their master on his return at any time.
Zhu Siying deliberately pulled Zhu Sijia to a place where no servants could come or go, and skillfully arranged for Suiyu to keep an eye on her surroundings.
Zhu Sijia asked her: "You deliberately sent your mother away and brought me here. Do you have something to tell your sister?"
Zhu Siying was extremely anxious: "This matter must not be known to outsiders. It is also a secret that I accidentally discovered."
Zhu Scarlett: "You say."
Zhu Siying: "On the night Yuan Xi was buried, I went to Aunt Yun's courtyard to visit her. Before I could change out of the black clothes I wore during the funeral, I walked lightly. There was no one in Aunt Yun's courtyard. I walked closer without anyone noticing."
"I wanted to go directly to the main hall, but I heard laughter coming from her bedroom. Maybe there were visitors in her courtyard? I was curious and paid attention carefully, but guess who was laughing? That's it. Aunt Yun herself!"
