PFC Chapter 233 Calligraphy School
Chapter 233 Calligraphy School
The news that a free school had been established outside the city instantly became the talk of the town.
Especially after seeing that this was Shen Tang's work, the school was pushed into the spotlight of public opinion.
"What does Shen Tang want to do by opening this free school?"
"Marquis Ning'an is so bold! She already has a high prestige among the people. What on earth is she going to do if she continues like this?"
"No, no, I must report this to the Emperor. This Ning An Marquis really has ulterior motives."
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The ministers had different opinions on Shen Tang's establishment of a free school. Some opposed it while others appreciated it.
So he went to the meeting.
"Your Majesty, I would like to report Ning'an Hou for his ill intentions in winning over the people."
As soon as these words were spoken, the court fell silent, and everyone instantly looked at the person who spoke. He was so brave.
How dare you to report Marquis Ning'an!
And it is such a serious crime. If this crime is serious, the next step will be endangering the country.
Sure enough, when Emperor Jing heard this, he was also a little surprised and signaled the other party to speak.
"Your Majesty, during this period, the Ning'an Marquis opened a school outside the South Gate City and enrolled many children from ordinary families to study there. I heard that hundreds of children were enrolled in that school.
"Marquis Ning'an's actions, I believe, are an attempt to win over the people. I implore Your Majesty to conduct a thorough investigation."
The person who spoke was the Earl of Nanping, who had the most land in this dynasty.
Due to the implementation of the policy of dividing the land tax into land tax, the Nanping Marquis's Mansion had to pay a huge amount of taxes every year.
Nanping Bo hated Shen Tang the most.
As expected, as soon as these words were spoken, people who were close to Nanping Bo also spoke up.
"Your Majesty, I also have something important to report, and it's also about the Marquis of Ning'an."
Everyone looked at Qiu Jijiu.
Qiu Jijiu was well-known in the court for not being involved in anything, neither power nor profit, and he only managed the Imperial College.
Although the position of Jijiu was not high, only the fourth rank, he was extremely influential among the ministers in the court.
After all, most of the children in the court were studying in the Imperial College, and Qiu Jijiu was the manager of the entire Imperial College.
Could it be that Qiu Jijiu also wants to report to Ning'an Hou?
While the ministers were still in doubt, they heard Qiu Jijiu speak:
"I would like to congratulate Your Majesty for having a loyal minister like Ning'an Hou who is wholeheartedly dedicated to the people and the Great Qi.
I have known for a long time that Marquis Ning'an has opened a school, and he has visited me many times.
The school opened by Ning'an Hou is called Hope School, which means that every child in Da Qi can have the hope of studying.
Hope School was established by Ning An Hou using the profits from his own property. Children of ordinary people can attend Hope School free of charge."
Qiu Jijiu was a scholar who spoke in an orderly but clear manner.
"Hope Academy also has monthly assessments, and students who fail the assessments are not eligible to continue studying at the academy.
Ning Anhou said this is called talent screening.
Your Majesty, Ning Anhou's actions are for the sake of Da Qi. Cultivating and selecting talents for Da Qi is a great thing that benefits both the country and the people."
Qiu Jijiu held his back straight.
Sure enough, after listening to Qiu Jijiu's statement, some court officials who were not clear about the cause of the incident already understood.
Isn’t it a good thing to provide free education?
"Your Majesty, the Marquis of Ning'an is not simply selecting talents. She even allows women to study with men. Since ancient times, men have been superior to women. The Marquis of Ning'an's actions are contrary to moral principles!"
The Earl of Nanping still refused to give up.
Sure enough, Emperor Jing frowned slightly when he heard about this matter.
"Nanping Bo, I think you are too narrow-minded. If someone else did this, it might indeed be wrong, but she is the Ning'an Marquis!
Marquis Ning'an is a woman herself, so it's reasonable for her to want women to study."
Marquis Anle had been secretly paying attention to Emperor Jing's expression, and he spoke immediately when he saw Emperor Jing frown.
"Let me ask you, is there anyone here who doesn't admire Marquis Ning'an? Anyway, I, Old Zhu, have great admiration for Marquis Ning'an. I don't care if she's a man or a woman. I only know that Marquis Ning'an's contributions to the country of Great Qi are beyond my reach."
When Marquis Anle saw that Emperor Jing's expression had obviously eased, he spoke immediately.
"Your Majesty, I think it's admirable that Ning'an Hou has done this, regardless of whether men or women study together! Ning'an Hou is a woman, and perhaps she was thinking that there might be women who are as talented as men. Regardless of whether they are men or women, they are all citizens of Da Qi, and those with talent are also talented men and women of Da Qi!"
Marquis Anle said this very beautifully.
Yes, regardless of gender, they are all citizens of Da Qi.
Wouldn’t it be better if Da Qi could produce a few more women like Shen Tang!
Emperor Jing couldn't help nodding his head as he watched Qiu Jijiu and Anle Hou talking.
He knew Shen Tang's character over the past few days, so he looked at Nan Pingbo with some displeasure.
Don't think he doesn't know what Nanpingbo is thinking.
"Opening a school to educate the people and cultivate talents for the Great Qi is a good thing. This school is called the School of Hope, right? Come, bring me some brush and ink. I want to write an inscription for this school!"
What a great thing! The court doesn’t have to spend money to set up an official school. Shen Tang can pay for it out of his own pocket.
If there were more ministers like Shen Tang who could get things done in the court, he would have been able to rest easy long ago.
When Nanping Bo heard this, his face turned pale.
The emperor actually trusts the Marquis of Ning'an so much!
Moreover, Qiu Jijiu and others also spoke up for her!
When Emperor Jing's calligraphy was delivered to the Ning'an Marquis' Mansion, Shen Tang realized that this matter had been brought to the attention of Emperor Jing.
After packing up, Shen Tang prepared to go to the palace to express his gratitude.
In the imperial study room.
"Your Majesty, in addition to opening a school, I will also open a clinic in the south of the city where the people gather. I will hire a doctor to treat common illnesses for the poor people in the city."
Shen Tang stood in front of the imperial table and spoke.
Since Emperor Jing knew about opening a school, she also had to inform him about opening a clinic.
It can also be considered as a way to get by in front of the emperor.
When Emperor Jing heard this, he looked at Shen Tang in surprise.
"Lord Shen, I really don't understand you anymore."
The teenage girl still had a youthful face, but her eyes seemed to see through a lot.
Emperor Jing had never seen such a person among those top scholars. It seemed that nothing could make Shen Tang panic.
"You've done all this, and I don't know how to reward you."
This is the truth of Emperor Jing.
Shen Tang smiled while standing in the audience.
"Your Majesty, when the schools and free clinics are opened throughout Daqi, Your Majesty will come to reward me.
Before that, Your Majesty only needs to know that everything I do will only be for the people and Da Qi.
In my eyes, the people are always the priority!"
Shen Tang bowed solemnly.
Emperor Jing felt that this was Shen Tang's promise to him.
It is not the loyal subjects who are loyal to the emperor, but the people.
But Emperor Jing was not angry at all, instead he admired her even more.