In the palace, the emperor held two unorganized books in his hands. There were signs of folding on the corners of the pages. It was obvious that the emperor not only read them carefully, but also marked them.
Zhou Shuren knew the process best. The emperor sent the book to the palace seven days ago. After reading it, the emperor summoned the foreigners. Although the book's knowledge was not comprehensive and there were many things that had not been sorted out, it also had a big framework.
The emperor put down the book in his hand and said, "The books you compiled are good."
Elder Mingrui replied, "I still have many shortcomings."
He planned to learn from foreigners, learn from each other's strengths and incorporate them into a book.
The emperor had a good impression of Zhou Mingrui. The newly opened teaching books of the college were written by him. The men's college has more technologies and is more comprehensive than the women's college. Thinking of this, "I heard from King Qin that you suggested that the college set up a research laboratory?"
Mingrui didn't go to see his grandfather, but replied seriously: "Yes, some students are very dedicated to research."
As the number of majors increases, everyone's expertise becomes more obvious. Students with a research spirit will get together to study. For example, students studying shipbuilding try to improve some technologies based on their knowledge. The best students have been booked by the Ministry of Industry and have to graduate and directly enter the industry. department.
The emperor thought of the men's college, and he paid more and more attention to the college. Men learned more than women, and the country needed all kinds of talents. Of course, he did not ignore the women's college. He said to Zhou Shuren: "Your grandson is very good."
Zhou Shuren straightened his back and said, "I am proud of them."
The emperor pointed at the two booklets and said, "You have summarized it well, but there are many shortcomings. I will use the books you compiled as a template and have the Hanlin Academy re-organize it."
The two children's knowledge is indeed broad, but it is not enough to publish it in a book for promotion. Although Zhou Changzhi teaches them privately, it is too slow and he cannot wait.
Mingrui and Minghui have a good attitude. They have long recognized their shortcomings and have lost countless hairs in the past few months.
In fact, they have a wide range of knowledge. Due to the relationship between their grandparents, they have learned a lot of miscellaneous things. However, they are not as omnipotent as their fourth uncle. They can only feel relaxed after listening to the emperor's words.
The emperor observed the expressions of the two of them and said with satisfaction: "But you have done well, what reward do you want?"
This time Mingrui and Minghui looked at their grandfather. Seeing his subtle nod, they felt confident.
Mingrui was the first to speak: "I know that there are many manuscripts in the palace. I want to ask for some manuscripts to go home and copy."
The emperor had already seen Zhou Mingrui's plans for his future, and he readily agreed, "Okay."
Eunuch Zhang stepped back after hearing this, apparently going to the warehouse to get the note.
The emperor looked at Minghui again, "What about you?"
Minghui glanced at his grandfather, then lowered his head and said, "Young man is short of money."
The emperor was stunned, and then looked at Zhou Shuren. Several houses in the Zhouhou Mansion were good at running the business, and each house had a good financial background. How could this child be short of money
Zhou Shuren was speechless. He already knew what his grandson was going to do, and said quietly: "They say girls are outward-looking, and there is something different in the Chen family."
The emperor was still thinking about greetings, and Minghui was already blushing.
Finally, the emperor knew why he was happy, "Okay, I will reward you with a thousand taels of silver."
Minghui said happily: "I thank the emperor."
After a while, Zhou Shuren left the political palace with his two grandsons. Mingrui held more than a dozen notebooks in his arms without letting go, while Minghui touched the banknotes in his purse from time to time.
Zhou Shuren, "..."
Neither of the two grandsons paid attention to his grandfather. After leaving the palace, Zhou Shuren personally sent the two children back.
When they were almost home, Mingrui said: "Grandpa, did the emperor give it to the Hanlin Academy to his fourth uncle?"
Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "Well, your fourth uncle helped you sort it out. The emperor can save a lot of trouble by leaving it to him."
Minghui was happy, finally no longer having to stay at home, "Thank you for your hard work, uncle."
Zhou Shuren laughed and said, "Your fourth uncle is in charge, so he doesn't need to organize it himself."
The Hanlin Academy is where talented people gather. Changzhi has been at the Hanlin Academy for many years and knows who is suitable for sorting out what type of books.
Then I thought about what my youngest son said after the spring period, helping Mingrui and the two edit books. Now that the two grandsons are gone, the emperor will take his younger son's words to heart.
As soon as Zhou Shuren returned to the Ministry of Household Affairs, news spread in the palace that the two grandsons of the Marquis of Zhou had been rewarded by the emperor. This was very sad, and it also made more people see that the Marquis of Zhou's mansion could prosper for several generations as long as they did not disobey.
Then after careful calculation, the children who were not engaged to be married in the Zhouhou Mansion fell silent, leaving only a few younger ones.
If you are hoping to have a son who will become a dragon, look at the grandchildren of the Zhouhou Mansion, and then look at your own family. You can't just think of comparing them and try to use family methods.
The next day, Zhulan listened to Mrs. Li's words, "Mother, Minghui received a reward of one thousand taels. Counting some of the savings during the year, there were more than one thousand taels in total. He left 200 taels to buy gifts for his family. He gave me nine taels." One hundred taels are added to the betrothal gift."
Zhulan was even more concerned, "This child finally got the reward. There is no shortage of gifts for him at home. Please tell him not to buy them."
Ms. Li smiled, "He said that when he received the reward for the first time, he had to buy gifts for everyone. He said that everyone was happy with him. He hoped that the whole family would be successful and have good luck this year."
Zhulan said cheerfully, "This child has a heart."
But in his heart, he was thinking of secretly giving Minghui a subsidy.
Mrs. Li was proud. Her son received a reward from the emperor. She was so flattered. If there weren't so many things at home, she would have attended more banquets and listened to the sarcastic words. "Mom, I've almost prepared the betrothal gift."
Zhulan, "Let me see it tomorrow."
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Minghui, on the other hand, made an appointment with siblings Linxi and Zeer at a teahouse.
Linxi smiled and said: "My cousin got a reward, so he invited us siblings to dinner?"
Minghui took out a purse from his sleeve, opened it, and four top-quality gemstones fell out, "Take a look."
Linxi had seen too many good things, but she couldn't help but take another look, and joked: "It's not bad, did my cousin give it to us?"
Ze'er asked, "Cousin, do you want us to help?"
Minghui nodded, "Ahem, I need some silver. You also know that many people in this capital know me. I can't handle the gems myself, so I want to ask for your help."
Ze'er felt that it was a pity to deal with it, "If my cousin needs money, I can lend it to him. I'd better keep these gems."
Minghui shook his head, "You can't borrow this money."
He couldn't bear to part with them, even if he had saved a lot of good things, these four gems still made him feel distressed.
Linxi is such a smart person. She said oh, her voice was very long, and she looked like I could see through it.
Minghui explained to Ze'er's puzzled look, and Ze'er coughed, "So I'm really not suitable for borrowing money, so I'll help my cousin handle it and hand the money over to my cousin tomorrow."
Minghui thanked him: "Thank you, I'm treating you today."
Linxi smiled and asked, "Are you ready to propose marriage?"
Minghui nodded, "My uncle is going to propose marriage after spring."
When Linxi heard this, she said, "My cousin is also getting engaged after the Spring Festival."
Minghui naturally knew it, and then he thought of Gu Sheng's betrothal gift and said it out.
Linxi snorted, "There are many people waiting to make fun of my cousin!"