I am the cook, but I am Li Er's son-in-law

Kong Yingda has been very worried about money recently. After leaving the Kong family, the biggest problem is lack of money.

Now, the first thing he thinks of is money.

Every township and county will let the imperial court pay to run a school?Isn't this a bit too much for the court to take advantage of?

"Will the imperial court agree?" Kong Yingda frowned, he had no objection to this matter.Although Yin Xuan and the imperial court were involved, the Kong family who implemented this decision would also earn a reputation.

At least... using this to overwhelm the Qufu Confucian family doesn't seem to be a big problem.

Yin Xuan raised his hand and supported his head: "After all, there is still a tuition fee, and it won't cost too much money. With the current financial expenditure of the imperial court, it should be affordable."

Datang has become much richer in recent years.

Not only because of taxation, but also because of the savings in military expenses - after having guns, armor is not so necessary, and the most important thing is that there is no need to raise horses.

The biggest expenses in the military are often those things that are not people.

For example, armor, such as horses.Especially for raising a horse, the daily cost is even higher than that of an ordinary soldier, and the environment required is much harsher than that required by humans.

Without the burden of these things, the military expenditure was almost cut in half immediately.

Since the court is so rich, it is natural to do something meaningful.

Kong Yingda nodded thoughtfully, and he complied, thinking about it.While thinking, he looked at the chestnut next to Li Yuan's hand reluctantly.

In the end, he still didn't make up his mind to eat in a restaurant, so he just let Li Yuan put half a plate of fried chestnuts in his pocket.

At the meeting the next day.

According to court etiquette, the previous tedious things are finished.

Kong Yingda stood up, cupped his hands and bowed: "Your Majesty, I have something to say."

"Say." Li Shimin nodded. Someone had already reported to him what happened in the restaurant yesterday—when Yin Xuan and Kong Yingda said those things, they didn't hide them.

Kong Yingda said: "I think that today is peace and prosperity is approaching. Your Majesty should open up sages and establish public schools to enlighten the wisdom of the people."

Public school?

The ministers of the Manchu Dynasty were stunned.

Those from aristocratic families gritted their teeth, and the Wang family's eyes almost burst into flames.

What is this doing again?The low price of paper has already caused their aristocratic families to lose a lot of advantages in the imperial examination, and now they are opening public schools...

Want to let their family's competitors multiply by dozens of times?

Now they are just competing with the same number of people in their own family. After the public school opens, won't they have to compete with hundreds or thousands of people alone?

The Wang family, who had been demoted from the prince Xima to the doctor of the country, immediately stood up: "I think it's inappropriate."

"This move is very good, but it will cost a lot, and it will be too heavy a burden on the court."

Kong Yingda stared. He had been worrying about this matter all night, but he hadn't figured out how to deal with this kind of remarks. Now that someone came out to object, he was a little at a loss.

But he is not alone.

The Wang family's words drew Wei Zheng out. The little old man sneered, squinted his eyes and waved his hands, and asked coldly, "How much does it cost?"

"Wang Xima, oh, no, it's Dr. Wang now."

The Wang family gritted their teeth.

Wei Zheng asked: "If spending 100 million Guan can bring a great talent like a pharmacist and Xuanling to Tang Dynasty, do you think it's a loss or a gain?"

The Wang family was taken aback and understood what Wei Zheng meant.

But... at this time, can he say "no profit"?

"How can such a comparison be made? General Li and Fang Xiang are the pillars of the country, which cannot be measured by money..."

Wei Zheng interrupted his word play: "The old man didn't compare them with money, but just asked you, if you spend 100 million guan, you can bring pharmacist and Xuanling to my Tang Dynasty. It's a loss or a gain!"

The Wang family pursed their lips, lowered their heads, and replied honestly: "Of course I made money."

Wei Zheng sneered again: "That's the meaning of the matter of the public school."

"General Li and Prime Minister Fang are great talents that are rarely seen in a hundred generations!" The Wang family is still stubbornly resisting, "How could such a great talent appear casually due to the investment in public schools?"

Wei Zheng turned around, squinted his eyes at him, and said sharply, "You mean that there will be no more pharmacists and Xuanling talents in my Tang Dynasty?"

The Wang family had a meal.

"You mean... my Great Tang Dynasty will only be inferior to the next generation in the future, and gradually fade away, wither and collapse?"

The Wang family began to tremble.

As a fighter, Wei Zheng has never been afraid of anyone when it comes to scolding and fighting.

"Ai Qing doesn't need to be so aggressive." Li Shimin stopped her, "Dr. Wang is also worried about his superiors, so his words are not appropriate."

Obviously he was scolding Wei Zheng, but in fact he judged the Wang family's words as fallacies.

Just from the name, it can be seen that there is a big difference.

Fang Xuanling stood up, cupped his hands and said, "I think this is a good move, but as for the cost... the appearance of the musket saves me a lot of military expenses in the Tang Dynasty."

"The price of papermaking has also saved a lot of expenses for the ministries."

"The remaining money from the civil and military departments can be invested in public schools."

As he spoke, Fang Xuanling glanced at Kong Yingda.

Kong Yingda nodded again and again: "What Fang Xiang said is very true. The establishment of public schools is not free. Students need to pay a certain fee to buy books."

"The imperial court only needs to take care of Mr.'s salary."

Dr. Wang was left speechless, but some members of the aristocratic family still stood up and strongly opposed this decision. They absolutely didn't want to see the poor family grow stronger.

We quarreled for more than an hour.

Li Shimin rubbed his bewildered head, and shouted: "Okay, I have a decision."

The officials fell silent.

The family members clenched their fists.

"This is a very good move, but..." Li Shimin stood up and rubbed his waist, "This matter is related to the foundation of the country, and the lessons learned from the past are still in front of us."

"I think it needs to be implemented slowly."

"Let's try it in a few townships and villages near Chang'an. If the cost is not high, it will be gradually expanded."

The members of the aristocratic family frowned, this is barely an acceptable result, and the next thing is to... hinder the pilot education.

The officials who supported the public school also frowned.

They also understand that the next focus is on the opening of those public schools.

"Kong Aiqing." Li Shimin said, and clicked Kong Yingda's name again.

Kong Yingda said: "The minister is here."

Li Shimin narrowed his eyes and said softly: "Since this matter was brought up by you, you should think about it these few days and come up with a charter topic."

"Don't disappoint my high hopes for you."

On the three words "these few days", Li Shimin emphasized his tone.

Kong Yingda understood what Li Shimin meant, and nodded in agreement. After the court meeting was over, she turned around and ran towards Tongfu Restaurant.