"Your Majesty is wise, and I have no objections." Everyone echoed in unison.
This matter is of great importance, and you don’t have to pay for it yourself. What other opinions can you have?
Fang Zhengyi was also satisfied.
In fact, this thing is not difficult, as long as you follow the requirements of the court to make a fixed format form, and then after simple training, you can work according to the form.
In a few years, the office environment of Dajing Chaozhong will change drastically.
On the other hand, the students of Dongjiao University are now considered to be organized, although they have official positions but no rank.
But things have to develop bit by bit, and the people outside don't know much about the various reasons. They just need to stick to the court.
In the future, if the students of Dongjiao University make important achievements, the imperial court will definitely put them in high regard, and they will continue to expand their upward paths.
At this rate, in a few decades... won't we be able to pass the imperial examination by taking the college entrance examination?
But this is not today's theme, it can only be regarded as casual.
Fang Zheng returned to his original position and said, "Your Majesty, I also want to ask your Majesty something today."
"speak."
"When Chen founded Yucai Primary School, he adopted some new educational methods. It can be seen that these educational methods are of great help to the students."
"Not only can the learning aspect be improved rapidly, but it can also actively form a group and learn to cooperate sincerely with classmates. From this point of view, this educational experiment can be regarded as a success."
"Nowadays, the world has changed. Da Jing's vision has broadened overseas, and the knowledge he has come into contact with has become more and more complicated. The methods of the past may not keep up with the changes of time in the future, so I boldly invite the emperor's grandson to enter Yucai Primary School!"
When Emperor Jing heard this, he fell into thinking.
This is another unprecedented example of studying outside the palace.
Although it's not far outside the palace, I can't help but feel a little worried.
However, seeing that no one among the ministers took the initiative to raise objections, Emperor Jing asked: "Dear sirs, is this education for nurturing talents really so superior?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, my grandson's literacy is far better than that of ordinary children, and he also understands filial piety. His education in nurturing talents is indeed outstanding."
"Yes, not only that, the food, clothing, housing and transportation are also perfect."
Zhang Dongxiang cupped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, I think it is okay for the emperor's grandson to go out to receive education. At least at this stage, it is better to educate talents than Zhan Shifu."
As soon as he finished speaking, several people came out to express their agreement.
I can’t disagree!
If the emperor's grandson goes, then won't my children be classmates with the emperor's grandson in the future?
Regardless of this point, after paying the tuition fees, who should I turn to if Founder is not trustworthy and lowers the quality of teaching in the future?
Now that the emperor's grandson is gone, everything is guaranteed!
Seeing that the situation was good, Fang Zhengyi struck while the iron was hot and said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured in terms of safety. Talent education is a closed teaching. The palace and the royal guards can also send people to guard it to ensure the safety of the emperor and grandson."
"Forget it, since he is so outstanding, it is not a bad idea to let the emperor's grandson enter the Yucai School." Emperor Jing decided with a wave of his sleeve. "The emperor's grandson went to the East Palace today. After you retire, you should go to the East Palace to take a look."
Right now, it would be better to keep the child in the palace than to send it to Fang Zheng, whose unreliable father often takes the child around.
Fang Zheng nodded in agreement and silently returned to his original position.
Even if the matter is settled, there will be an explanation to the prince.
Order was restored in the court, and Emperor Jing said: "I received a report from the Ministry of War yesterday, saying that all sea ships are ready, and all naval recruitment and preparations have been completed. Overseas missions are also staying in the capital for a long time. When our Dajing fleet sets sail, we will The group will also return to China with the ship, how is Honglu Temple prepared?"
Chen Hong, the minister of Honglu Temple, said: "Your Majesty, I have already made preparations, and the gift list has been prepared clearly. However, I am still waiting for the Ministry of Household Affairs to release the money. I have been waiting for a month."
Emperor Jing frowned slightly and looked at Xu Wenshu: "Is there any problem?"
Xu Wen wrote: "Your Majesty, the total price of the gift list presented by Honglu Temple is as high as 500,000 taels. I think this is a bit too high. Small overseas countries, firstly, do not submit themselves to the vassal, and secondly, do not pay tribute, which is a bit excessive, so I still Under discussion.”
"Master Xu, some money cannot be saved. This money is earned from them. If we neglect it, my face will be disgraced!" Chen Hong said.
"The money in the national treasury cannot be wasted like this." Xu Wenshu said slowly and leisurely, "Since the fleet returned, the expenses reported by the Ministry of Household Affairs have been increasing day by day. No matter how rich he is, he has to live a careful life, and the navy has huge expenses. Five One hundred thousand taels...ah, I really can’t get it out!”
"Master Xu, you said before that you would think about it again. Isn't that a bit unreasonable?" Chen Hong asked, "Although they are all small overseas countries, they are not just one or two countries."
The two argued endlessly, but Emperor Jing never expressed his opinion.
Fang Zhengyi suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I think Mr. Xu is right. We will provide food and accommodation for this overseas mission. Just give one or two thousand taels to each family."
The argument stopped, and Chen Hong said in surprise: "Master Fang, are you going too far? Where are the beggars giving away one or two thousand taels? If this is going to spread, I, Dajing, don't even have basic hospitality skills. , where is the face?"
"Well, one thousand taels is a bit small..." Xu Wenshu said, stroking his beard.
Fang Zheng said together: "Your Majesty, everyone. I, Dajing, are now in contact with a country that I have never understood before. As Mr. Xu said, firstly, if you don't surrender, and secondly, if you don't pay tribute, you will be wronged. Secondly, the overseas culture has nothing to do with me. The scenery is completely different, and the sky is high and the road is far away, so there is no point in claiming vassalage and paying tribute. The old methods are simply not applicable to them."
"So, it's better to treat them as business partners. We are doing business with them, not doing charity for them."
Before Chen Hong could speak, Fang Zheng turned to Emperor Jing and said, "Your Majesty, we have already treated them with great courtesy in Dajing. If we continue to give them generous gifts, I am afraid it will become even worse, and we will win favor and fight against hatred. Going forward, I want to fight with them." If they try to push back and raise conditions when conducting trade, it will ultimately be a problem."
"It's better to be more pure from the beginning. I believe that strong people will be respected wherever they go, regardless of whether they give gifts or not."
Emperor Jing said: "Then what do you think?"
Fang Zheng said, "I have some ideas in my mind. As for gifts... I can pick out some specialties from Taoyuan County and report them to the Ministry of Household Affairs. We need to find common ground when communicating with foreigners, and then take them around to see what they can do." Some activities will demonstrate our Dajing’s national strength. As for the specific content, I can briefly discuss it with Mr. Chen.”
Emperor Jing asked: "Chen Hong, what do you think?"
It seemed that the money could not be approved, so Chen Hong said helplessly: "Since Mr. Fang has a unique idea, I am willing to listen to it."
"Well, you can go back to discuss it for now and submit a charter to me as soon as possible."
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