The opera being sung in Goulan is the classic "Cowherd and Weaver Girl". In a few days it will be the Qiqiao Festival, and this kind of opera is popular.
Goulan is not the busiest time during the day, but there are quite a few people inside, with more than half of the occupancy rate. At night, the inside and outside will be full of people.
Everyone's eyes were attracted by the wonderful performance on the stage, and no one noticed that in a secluded corner at the back, a girl carved in pink and jade was enthusiastically telling the story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl to the middle-aged man behind her. , but the story Mr. told her was even more exciting.
The middle-aged man sat there, patiently listening to the girl's narration, with a young girl in his arms, looking at the stage occasionally, with a satisfied smile on his face.
An old man in gray clothes stood behind him, his wrinkled face remained expressionless.
Outside the fence, young men and women leaned against the wall, talking softly.
"At that time, government schools will be established in various places, and the names will be 'Pearl Academy' or 'Pearl Hope Academy'. Students from poor families can be given a certain amount of subsidies, or do some chores in the academy, work-study... and the arrangement of courses should also be reasonable , develop in an all-round way, don't end up cultivating a lot of rotten scholars... I will write you a detailed report on these things when I go back, and you can submit them." Li Yi looked at her and urged: "You have to remember, These things can only be done by you, as for how the money comes from, I won’t tell you yet, I will talk about it after the matter is settled.”
Jingguo's education reform has actually started on a small scale. Li Yi is not worried that these changes will cause opposition from anyone. The old emperor already has this discernment.
It has not been a day or two since the old emperor wanted to fight against the powerful, but the inside story is not that simple.
Li Yi eats with him on weekdays, not just eating, but also gaining a lot in other aspects.
The imperial court was dominated by aristocratic families, and it had always been a thorn in the heart of the old emperor. He wanted to appoint children from poor families and train officials who were absolutely loyal to the royal family to achieve the goal of centralizing power.
Although the emperor has great power, he can't do whatever he wants. If he dismisses the officials of the court at will without any reputation, he is a foolish emperor, and he can't convince the public.
For a family like the Cui family, in terms of force, it is much worse than the royal family.
But the old emperor couldn't send troops to destroy them just because he didn't like them. That's the behavior of bandits.
The clans have too much influence, especially for those officials who depend on them, to touch them without reason is to risk the displeasure of the world.
But he can't watch these people make trouble in the court, form a party for personal gain, and the Cui family is a good example of a negative example. Li Yi thinks that the eldest son of the king of Shu was expelled to that place because the old emperor couldn't understand Cui. family, and the ones he always wanted to move were the wealthy families headed by the Cui family.
Thinking about the Cui family’s crimes, they just lost several million taels of silver, the coffin was probably lost, and the emperor always misses it, it’s really a bad time...
After listening to him, Li Mingzhu nodded and suddenly asked, "Why must it be me?"
Li Yi curled his lips: "This is a great contribution, of course the fat and water don't flow to outsiders' fields."
"Am I not an outsider?"
"We are the three masters in the capital. We share the blessings and share the hardships. When there are good things, of course we think of you first. Since outsiders are too unfamiliar, we can at least be regarded as half insiders, right?"
Li Mingzhu glared at him, "Bah, who is your wife!"
Obviously the meaning is very pure, but if she insisted on misunderstanding, Li Yi didn't bother to explain. She just felt that Her Royal Highness today is not straightforward at all, like a mother-in-law, just like a woman.
"It's still not right." Li Mingzhu folded his hands on his chest, looked at him straight in the eyes, and said, "Every time you are so attentive, there must be nothing good."
"When you speak, touch your conscience." Li Yi looked at her, frowned and said, "Ask yourself, when have I ever hurt you?"
When Li Yi spoke, he naturally looked in the direction of her "conscience".
Sensing his gaze, Li Mingzhu thought of the bowl of soup she drank just now, and felt uncomfortable all over her body. She lowered her hands from her chest, but didn't know where to put them. Finally, she glanced at him in shame, and turned to Go inside the hook bar.
"If the chest is not flat, how can the world be flat?"
Li Yi shook his head, thinking that God must have deep meaning for such an arrangement.
At least on the road to peace in the world, the eldest princess has already taken the first step.
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The old emperor had a great time today, and Li Yi could tell that the smile on his face never stopped.
In the half day today, he is not a high-ranking king of a country, but just an ordinary father.
He would let Yongning ride on his neck to watch juggling, and he would smile happily because Tsundere Lolita fed him a milk candy. He walked on the street for two hours, and he was still full of energy. It was Changde who served three bowls in succession.
This doesn't look like a seriously ill person, who can eat and go shopping, and is in great condition.
Of course, the most important reason is that the food you cook yourself is delicious.
After eating and drinking enough, he was still lying on Li Yi's rocking chair, half-closed his eyes, flickering, the eldest princess helped him pinch his shoulders from behind, and Emperor Jing showed a satisfied look on his face.
"I understand why you would rather stay at home than be an official in the court. If you can be so comfortable every day, you won't change it to a god."
Li Yiqiang held back his contemptuous expression.
I haven't done anything yet, these days are called Shu Tan, how come the majestic king of a country is like a bumpkin who has never seen the world.
No matter what, you have to have an afternoon tea, a few pieces of sweet-scented osmanthus cake to relieve the tiredness, is it called comfort
Emperor Jing closed his eyes, and said calmly: "You are behind the matter of the Cui family, right?"
There is nothing to hide. The old emperor knew that Jingguo's largest glazed mine was under his house, so he couldn't hide it even if he wanted to.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, the taxes that should be paid will not be short of a penny."
Consciously paying taxes is a good habit, and it is also a hush money. The old emperor has been unhappy with the Cui family for a long time.
"It's getting late, and it's time to go back to the palace." Emperor Jing opened his eyes, stood up from the rocking chair, and didn't mention this matter again until he and Yongning Shouning left.
When the eldest princess left, she looked back at him, and Li Yi knew what it meant.
Sometimes, I really hope that she has a man's body, so that many unnecessary troubles will be saved, but when I think that if she is really a man's body, I will feel a little lost in my heart...
A long time ago, he already had a certain plan, and he was carrying it out step by step. However, the hardships and dangers ahead have not yet been truly reflected. Achieved the result he expected...
That result, is the bento really what she wanted
Li Yi was actually still a little confused.
"Everyone has already left, let's watch." A faint voice came from the side.
Li Yi turned his head and saw Second Miss Liu leaning against the Moon Gate with her sword in her arms.
"Which of you just won?"
While Li Yi was cooking, the old emperor and the two little girls were playing in the front yard, while Miss Liu and the eldest princess went to the backyard. When they came out alone, their clothes were a little messy. Not surprisingly, they should have discussed for a while.
After all, among their peers, only the two of them can become rivals to each other.
Second Miss Liu didn't answer, which means she didn't win.
It seemed to be the same result last time. For Ms. Liu, who has always swept away her peers, it may be difficult to accept that she can't win against another woman of her age.
Especially when the appearance and strength are not guaranteed to win.
Girls of this age like to compare everything, Li Yi can understand, looked at her, and comforted: "Don't be discouraged, at least, you are older than her."
Miss Liu Er looked up at him, with a trace of suspicion in her eyes: "You said... what?"
"I said, you seem to be a few days older than her?" Li Yi looked at him and said with a smile: "I made some soup, do you want some?"