The next day, Zhou Shuren went to the morning court and had some feelings. As expected, several ministers were retained, including Rongchuan. Then the expansion of the academy was decided, and the money was provided by the court.
Zhou Shuren silently thought to himself that one can be poor in anything but education, and answered very cheerfully, "You can come to the Ministry of Revenue to collect the money in the afternoon."
The emperor looked at Zhou Shuren a few more times. He was sure that he was not so generous in giving money just for Rongchuan. It seemed that he was also generous in giving money for education.
The Minister of Rites was jealous, and then muttered, "Next year's spring exam."
Zhou Shuren looked straight over and said, "You also said next year."
The Minister of Rites moved his lips but made no sound, but thought in his heart that Lord Zhou had very sharp ears.
The Minister of War, Lord Gong, dared not say a word and even tilted his body to show that he was not in the same group as the Minister of Rites.
Minister of Personnel, "... ... "
He also wanted to ask for some silver, but after looking at Marquis Zhou's expression and then at the Minister of War, he decided not to mention it for the time being.
The emperor also wanted to look up to the sky. He understood Zhou Shuren's feelings. He had saved some money with great difficulty, but it was gone before he could even warm it up. It was a very sad feeling.
Zhou Shuren retracted his gaze and silently said to himself again that it was fortunate that the dam was completed and there was no news of floods in the south. He lowered his head and looked at the ground. He knew that the more changes there would be in the future, the more silver would be needed, so it was time to negotiate with the Ministry of Commerce to add some taxes or to further subdivide the taxes.
At Zhou Hou Mansion, Zhulan did not go to the academy today and planned to rest at home for two days. Xuehan got the news and returned to her parents' home.
Xue Han brought a lot of supplements, all of which were tributes. "Mom, you have lost weight, you must nourish yourself well."
Zhulan felt that being thinner was good. She had been feeling much lighter these days. She really didn't like supplements. She felt a headache looking at the table full of supplements. "You didn't bring them all, did you?"
Xue Han really has no shortage of tributes. "There are a lot in the storehouse at home. You also know that there are only a few masters in our palace. They eat little, so we have saved a lot of tributes."
When my father and mother were alive, they remembered to send food and other things to the Qin Palace. After my father and mother passed away, my brother has poured all his love into the Qin Palace, and he would send some good things from the palace.
What Xue Han said was not an exaggeration at all. Every year, an additional warehouse was built in the palace.
Zhulan: "Then you brought back too much."
She and Shu Ren were not short of supplements. They were given by the emperor as rewards and by her sons and daughters as gifts. She had accumulated more and more things.
Xue Han smiled and said, "Eat slowly."
Bamboo orchid, "... "
She can’t finish eating it even if she dies. You can’t take supplements all the time!
Zhulan motioned Qingxue to take the supplements away, "Lu Jiaqing hasn't come back yet?"
Xue Han replied, "The letter he sent back said he has set off for Beijing. He should arrive in a few days."
Zhulan was worried about whether he had met Changzhi or not.
Xue Han asked, "When your sisters-in-law are at home, they will come to accompany you. Why didn't I see any of them today?"
Zhulan, "Your eldest sister-in-law is out for a social event, your second sister-in-law has an appointment with Mrs. Hu, and your fourth sister-in-law is out checking the shop."
"I am becoming less and less fond of banquets. I have only been to the Prince's Mansion once recently."
Zhu Lan asked curiously, "How is the prince?"
Xue Han smiled and said, "The Crown Princess is very good at raising children. The Crown Prince is very healthy. I held him in my arms for a while and he felt very heavy."
"As long as the child is fine."
That’s Shu Ren’s future apprentice.
Xue Han waited until all the supplements were taken away and there were no maids in the room before she said, "I heard from the Crown Princess that the Third Prince's mother's family was secretly inquiring about the young lady from the aristocratic family."
Zhulan was excited when she heard this, "The prince knows all about his brothers."
She knew such a secret matter, she didn't think the Du family was careless. It was obvious that the prince had been keeping an eye on them, and he had never underestimated even his insignificant brother.
Xue Han felt tired, "The emperor rarely mentions the third prince. He really has no sense of existence."
Zhu Lan asked, "Have you seen the Second Prince's wife recently?"
Xue Han shook her head, "I haven't seen him. If I go to the Crown Prince's Mansion, no one will talk about it. Since the Queen is not here, I am her aunt and it is my duty to take care of me. If I go to the Second Prince's Mansion, people will speculate."
"I haven't heard any news about the Second Prince's wife either. The last time I saw her was at the Queen's funeral."
Xue Han, "The Li family girl is very smart. It would be good for her to keep a low profile for the next one or two years."
Zhu Lan thought so too, "I don't know if your little brother has enough test questions. You can let Rongchuan come up with a few more when he has time."
Xue Han chuckled, "It's hard for others to even get a set of questions, I'm just afraid there are too many questions."
Zhu Lan also laughed, "Your father and I are also ordinary people. We have too high expectations for you, my little brother."
So for those who have taken the college entrance examination, doing more questions is effective. What they can think of is to make up more sets of questions.
Xue Han smiled and said, "I think my little brother is living quite well in his hometown."
"He is indeed doing well. He especially likes to study at the clan school."
Xue Han blinked her eyes and said, "If my father opened a private school in the Marquis's Mansion, people who want to enroll will definitely be vying for admission."
Zhulan chuckled, "Do you know how much money someone offered to buy your fourth brother and Mingyun's manuscripts?"
Xue Han really didn't know, "How much?"
Zhulan, "Exchange it for the only copy."
Xue Han was not surprised when she thought about it. Everyone knew that Zhou Houfu had a way to educate children. "Then you must keep it."
Zhulan nodded, "Of course I'll keep it."
After a few more days, Chang Zhi and his party finally arrived outside the city of Chuanzhou. More than thirty of them had been on the battlefield and killed enemies, so they had a strong murderous aura. They were also well-trained and had just left the barracks. Before their team even reached the city gate, they alerted the soldiers guarding the city.
Qian Jiang was a little excited. His hands were never idle. He tugged at the jade pendant and grabbed the fan. Everyone could see that he was watching a show.
We soon arrived at the city gate and had to undergo inspection before entering, and then we saw the appointment.
The soldier guarding the city gate hurriedly saluted and said, "Greetings, Lord Zhou."
Changzhi saw a few servants dressed up and ran away secretly, thinking they were going to report the good news.
Sometimes it's just a coincidence. Chang Zhi wanted to meet An San somewhere, but now they are face to face. An San is leaving the city, and Chang Zhi is entering the city.
An San looked at Qian Jiang in confusion, and was very surprised to see Qian Jiang's smug look. An San then noticed the more than 30 guards and the man standing in the front. The soldiers guarding the city all looked respectful.
An San recalled, and then remembered who it was. The last time he saw him, he was wearing ordinary cloth and dressed like a scholar. He felt a little uneasy about the outfit he saw today.
An San was familiar with the soldiers guarding the city. He stopped the carriage and walked over. "Who is this?"
Qian Jiang smiled before anyone could answer, "Guess."
Ansan, "???"
Mr. Qian understood his son and didn’t want to explain, so he just stood there quietly waiting to watch the show.
An San took a deep breath and didn't bother to pay attention to Qian Jiang. He took a step forward and wanted to ask again, but was stopped by the guards, "!!"
The soldiers defending the city were silent at this time. They were not stupid and they could tell that the atmosphere was not right.
Qian Jiang smiled, "Let me introduce you. You must listen carefully. This is Mr. Zhou, the chief examiner of this autumn examination."
An San's pupils constricted, "!!"