Lu Yingxue and Cheng Wanwan were together every day, so she naturally knew what Xiao Qin University Hall was.
If Cheng Wanwan took the lead in establishing it, she might still be interested. Unfortunately, this university hall was King Qin's idea, and she always felt that it was unreliable.
She laughed dryly: "A common woman would like to thank the prince for his kindness first, but Quanzi only likes to study knowledge, so he can only live up to the prince's kindness."
King Qin shook his fan and sighed.
After the candidates came out of the examination room last night, he sent people to visit those candidates who seemed to have failed, and proposed to invite them to Xiao Qin University Hall. He invited more than ten people in a row, but no one agreed to enroll.
His school is more than three times larger than the women's school. He spent a lot of money to build the school, built a reading pavilion, a living room and a dining hall, all of the highest standards. Students study here for further study and enjoyment... so Good conditions, but no one comes?
Could it be that he could only recruit talented people?
Seeing the sad look on his face, Cheng Wanwan knew that this prince had a problem. He could figure out what the problem was with his toes.
In the circle of literati, only the imperial examination is the right path and the only way to prove one's ability. For literati, all other paths are considered unprofessional.
Those literati who have become civil servants would rather serve as county magistrates in remote rural areas than study in Xiao Qin University.
First, he couldn't see a future, second, the King of Qin was unreliable, and third, he couldn't afford it... No matter from which point of view, going to school was not a good idea.
"Actually, the prince can cooperate with Mr. Zhang." Cheng Wanwan suggested, "Those who have completed their studies in the first year can enter Honglu Temple as an exception. In this way, there should be some people who will be interested, but I can't say for sure... "
Whether to be a county magistrate in a remote rural area or to go to Honglu Temple in the imperial city, any fool knows how to choose.
But after all, it is the first year, and many people may not believe that the school will really give them the opportunity to enter Honglu Temple. There will be a wait-and-see period.
"Master Zhang said that Honglu Temple only wants Jinshi." King Qin snorted, "No one paid attention to the original Honglu Temple. Ever since Mrs. Sui opened up the trade between Dayu Kingdom and Assab, Honglu Temple's eyes have grown. It goes to the top of your head, and you don’t even give me the king’s face, but—”
He rolled his eyes, "If I said this was Mrs. Sui's idea, I think Lao Zhang would not fail to give Mrs. Sui this face."
"Also, I can go and talk to Mr. Jin from the Ministry of Industry. If the students who have learned some skills overseas can directly join the Ministry of Industry and take up their posts..."
"In addition, some students who have learned new crop planting techniques from foreign countries should also be able to find jobs in the Ministry of Household Affairs."
"As long as Xiao Qin University Hall can guarantee to provide as many job openings as possible, I don't believe there will be no candidates to sign up."
He rambled on alone and decided the matter happily.
After finishing speaking, he looked at Cheng Wanwan with gleaming eyes and continued: "Mrs. Sui is proficient in the Assab language. I want to pay a lot of money to ask Mrs. Sui to be the Assab language teacher of Xiao Qin University Hall. I wonder if Mrs. Sui can reward me." ?”
If Mrs. Sui had the name, who would dare to look down on his Xiao Qin University?
But Cheng Wanwan was unmoved at all: "Have you forgotten, Your Majesty, that I am the headmaster of a women's school and do not have time to teach in other schools. In addition, after my son's imperial examination is over, I will return to Huzhou, but not Dare to delay the prince’s important event.”
"As the saying goes, those who are capable work hard. It is normal for Mrs. Sui to have a heavier burden on her shoulders because she is so good." King Qin said with a playful smile, "Mrs. Sui has served as the headmaster of the Women's School for as long as I have served at Xiao Qin University. Sir, please consider it as a favor, and I will thank you very much."
Cheng Wanwan couldn't think of a reason to refuse, so she had to agree.
"Great!" King Qin grinned happily, "I'm going to ask someone to draw up a notice and officially start recruiting students. Mrs. Sui is waiting for my good news."
He came in a hurry, left in a hurry, and disappeared in the yard in an instant.
Cheng Wanwan smiled and shook his head.
She has given lessons to everyone in Honglu Temple before, and giving lectures is not unfamiliar to her, but since it is a school, formal teaching materials must be available.
King Qin entrusted this matter to her, so she couldn't deal with it casually.
In the next few days, she has been compiling teaching materials. She knew that some of her ideas were out of touch with this era, so after the first draft came out, she made a special trip to the Zhang Mansion and met with Mr. Zhang and several young students from Honglu Temple. We discussed revisions together and finally finalized the Assab language teaching book.
Originally, Mr. Zhang was still muttering in his mind about King Qin's arrogance. He always felt that the talents recommended by King Qin were unreliable, and he kept thinking about how to politely refuse.
But as soon as he saw Cheng Wanwan taking this matter so seriously, he knew that Xiao Qin University Hall might not be as muddy as he thought. Maybe it could really provide some young and promising people to his Honglu Temple. people come here.
At the same time, news about the enrollment of Xiao Qin University Hall was released.
A month ago it was a women's school, and a month later, a Xiao Qin college appeared, which made the people very curious.
"It is said that it was a school founded by the King of Qin. It specializes in learning the languages of small countries such as Laji Kingdom Assab. It is quite unique."
"It's useless to learn the languages of those small countries. It always feels like child's play."
"It is said that after completing the studies, students can be recommended to directly enter Honglu Temple to take up a job. Although they are only eighth- or ninth-grade minor officials when they first enter, they are much better than the county magistrate in a remote village."
"Then I'll send my son over quickly to try."
"Your son is a little gangster. The Xiao Qin University Hall will not accept him. Did you see that he only wants to be a scholar and a scholar? The requirements are very high."
"If my family had a candidate, I wouldn't send him to learn a foreign language. Wouldn't that mean he's not doing his job properly?"
"The foreign language teacher is Mrs. Sui. Mrs. Sui teaches in person, so she should still have a lot to do..."
"No, no, no, my son took the exam three times before he passed the exam. He must become a Jinshi, and he can't mess around."
"Although my husband-in-law is just a poor scholar, he still earns one tael of silver a month. If he goes to study, our whole family will have to go to the northwest, so let's forget it."
"..."
There are many people watching the excitement, but not many people are really interested in signing up.
For half a month, there were only eighteen applicants, all of them scholars, not a single candidate.
"Brother Emperor, you have to help me." King Qin came to the Imperial Study Room to complain in frustration, "The first batch of students in the women's school opened by the Emperor's Wife and Mrs. Sui had 136 students, while I only have 18 students here. There is a big difference. It’s too big…”
The emperor snorted coldly: "With your reputation in the capital, I don't know if you can keep these eighteen people."
King Qin touched his chin sadly: "My reputation is not very good, so I borrowed the help of Mrs. Sui. Who would have thought that it would still be so bleak."
The emperor didn't even know what to say.
This is a typical example of a human being who likes to take on difficult challenges. He has to be a scholar and a successful candidate. Failure is so normal.
"Seeing that you really want to do this, then I will help you." The emperor said softly, "Most of the sons of courtiers above the third rank of this dynasty can directly participate in the examination, which is also considered as a candidate. I can give an order. Let all the sons of courtiers who have no talent for imperial examinations go to Xiao Qin University to study."
King Qin was dumbfounded.
