Chapter 424: Want to Establish an Imperial College
“All are available.”

Dayuer said: “After spending on food and clothing, there is plenty left, so there is no shortage.”

“Sisters are nothing more frugal than this.”

Ning Xi shook her head: “Although my sister doesn’t like fame and fortune, she has served her husband after all, and she is also the master. She must not be wronged.”

In the Xiliang Palace, Xiao Han never imprisoned her. She was extremely free. She could do whatever she wanted and go out whenever she wanted. It was much better than life in the Qingzhou Marquis’ Mansion.

Every now and then, the King of Xiliang would come to the courtyard to stay overnight and discuss martial arts with her. Unfortunately, Dayuer’s skills were too weak, and every sparring session would end with her prostrating herself and begging for mercy.

However, after many rounds of sparring, she has made great progress.

“Good sister, I have an errand and I want to ask if you are willing to go.”

After asking about each other’s well-being, they naturally got back to the topic. Ning Xi said softly, “It’s a long and tiring job, a little tiring, but I can help my sister vent her anger.”

“Take it out?”

Dayuer let out a light exclamation, and had a vague guess in her heart.

“Yes.”

Ning Xi nodded: “In the past few months, Uncle Wang has been restless, relying on his many elite soldiers and generals to frequently contact the capital privately.”

“Uncle Wang thought he was doing it secretly, but how could he hide it from my husband? My husband is a little angry. It happens that I have to go to Qingzhou next month to discuss next year’s trade between Qingzhou and Xiliang with Uncle Wang. It involves a lot of things, such as salt, iron, tea, grain, war horses and weapons, etc.”

“My husband means to take this opportunity to give Uncle Wang a warning.”

“I wonder if my sister would like to go there.”

She blinked and smiled, “This is a good opportunity to vent.”

“Is it appropriate for me to go?”

Dayuer was a little hesitant. To be honest, she was a little moved, but also a little scared. Her identity was too sensitive. If she went to Qingzhou, it would be tantamount to slapping the Marquis of Qingzhou in the face.

“What if the Qingzhou Marquis gets angry and ruins the prince’s business?”

There was some worry in her tone.

“He didn’t dare.”

Ning Xi curled her lips, “Uncle Wang is the most patient person. If he turns hostile, my Xiliang Iron Cavalry will enter Qingzhou in an instant.”

“Don’t worry, sister. He won’t dare to get angry. Just go ahead and rant.”

“My husband’s intention is to let Uncle Wang know that it’s not easy to be a fence-sitter.”

“OK then.”

Dayuer pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement. If she didn’t seize this good opportunity to vent her anger, it would be difficult to come across it again.

It was obvious that Xiao Han wanted to use her to humiliate the Marquis of Qingzhou, so why wouldn’t she do it?

“When do you leave?”

she asked.

“In a few days.”

Ning Xi said, “This time, a thousand soldiers from the mountain will escort you to Qingzhou, and there will be experts from the Grinding Knife Hall to protect you in secret. You can just go ahead and beat this old man.”

“Thank you, Madam.”

Dayu’er was a little touched and wanted to stand up and salute, but Ning Xi stopped her and said, “My dear sister, this is not the first time you have entered the mansion, why are you still so polite?”

“Sister, when have I ever treated you as a slave?”

“No.”

Dayuer gave a wry smile.

“By the way, we’ll be staying at Ningxiyuan tonight. Sister, please prepare well.”

She leaned close to Dayuer’s ear and teased, “My husband wants my sister the most.”

“No way.”

Dayuer’s pretty face turned slightly red, and she felt a little hot and uncomfortable. Ning Xi naturally noticed her strange look and couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

“Good sister, don’t tease me.”

Da Mei’er pretended to be angry. The mission to Qingzhou was settled. At night, Xiao Han came to Ningxi Garden slowly and bathed and changed clothes under the care of Da Yu’er.

The air was filled with mist, the gauze curtains fluttered, the candlelight flickered, casting fluctuating shadows.

“Rumble”

“Rumble”

“Rumble”

The originally clear night sky was suddenly filled with lightning and thunder, with howling winds, and two dark clouds floated in, blocking the light of the stars and the moon.

“Ning Xi should have told you about going to Qingzhou.”

Inside the wooden barrel, Xiao Han sat cross-legged in the white mist, while Dayuer, wrapped in gauze, was pinching his shoulders hard.

“Ah.”

Hearing this, she nodded slightly, “I have already agreed.”

“Are you afraid?”

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Xiao Han teased, “If you don’t want to go, just change someone else.”

“A little scared.”

Dayuer pretended to sigh, “Unfortunately, there is no other way. If you want to please someone with your beauty, you can only listen to your master.”

“Are you wronged?”

Xiao Han raised the corner of his mouth, “The master will teach you some new moves tonight.”

“I don’t want it.”

Dayuer shook her head like a rattle: “The moves you taught are too difficult.”

Unfortunately, before he could finish his words, a broad and powerful hand grabbed his waist and carried him into the barrel. His weapons swelled up. The night was dim, and there were thunder and lightning outside the house.

The next morning.

The sky is slightly bright.

It was still drizzling, the water on the ground had not yet dried up, and the grass and trees were covered with clear dew.

In the main hall, almost all the high-ranking officials of Xiliang gathered together, including Guo Tu, Pan Yuanshao, Master Xun, and Yuan Jingchen.

“Please wait a moment.”

Miaoyu and Ningxi came in, followed by several maids. They put down the tea and Miaoyu said, “The prince is bathing and changing his clothes.”

After an incense stick of time, light footsteps were heard outside the hall, and then Xiao Han walked in, grinning and saying, “Everyone is here.”

After sitting down, he drank a cup of hot tea to moisten his throat, and then said: “Stop talking nonsense. I called you here today to discuss the imperial examination in the fall and the preparations for the Imperial College.”

“We have discussed the matter of the imperial examination privately, and we will be able to come up with the rules in a few days at most. As for the Imperial College.”

Guo Tu stroked his beard and said, “This matter involves a lot of people. It will cost a lot of money and manpower. We need to think carefully.”

“But it requires long-term consideration.”

Xiao Han looked at Master Xun who was calm and composed, and said with a smile: “Master, I am afraid that I will have to trouble you to take the lead in organizing the Imperial College.”

“My Lord, can’t you let my old bones rest for a while?”

Master Xun smiled bitterly.

“You are old and strong, you don’t need to rest.”

Xiao Han waved his hand and said slowly: “My idea is that in the future, the Imperial College will be the highest school in Xiliang, below the Imperial College will be the Shangxue, and below the Shangxue will be the Xiaxue.”

In the early years, Xiao Han had made preparations for the establishment of the Imperial College in Xiliang. There were quite a few Laughing Schools in the four states of Xiliang.

In order to open these schools, he spent a lot of money and hired many great scholars to take charge. However, at that time, these schools were scattered and not unified.

Now, we are planning to set up Taixue, Shangxue and Xiaxue. All the schools of the Food and Drug Administration will be unified to build an institution for cultivating talents from top to bottom in Xiliang.

“Students who successfully complete the Lower School training can enter the Upper School training. After completing the Upper School training and passing the assessment, they can enter the Imperial School training.”

Xiao Han’s voice was not loud, but it was extremely impactful and shocking. After all, this theory was unprecedented.

(End of this chapter)