Splendid Twins

Seeing that the little emperor was hesitant to respond, Lu Yuan raised his head slightly and looked over with deep eyes, and saw that he was asking knowingly:

"Uncle, I don't know...where does your happiness come from?"

Lu Yuan raised a meaningful smile and said slowly:

"I remember that some people questioned what benefits the State Master would bring if he joined our Southern Liang. Today is the time for you to open your eyes."

As soon as these words were spoken, the court fell silent. All the ministers looked at each other, their hearts filled with doubts.

Everyone's eyes invariably fell on the prominent position where Grand Tutor Ouyang often stood in the past, but today, it was empty and seemed particularly deserted.

The Regent is... dissatisfied with the Grand Tutor?

Lu Yuan slightly turned sideways and, with a humble yet respectful attitude, pushed Si Yao to the center of everyone's attention.

Si Yao was not afraid of the stage either. She stepped out of the line with grace and said in a clear and firm voice:

"Your Majesty, I have carried out a comprehensive renovation and transformation of the Imperial Master's Mansion. Many precious books and calligraphy and paintings have been added to the mansion, with the intention of building a fertile soil for local culture.

Now, I dare to ask Your Majesty to give this newly renovated mansion a new name to honor its educational merits!"

When the little emperor heard this, a hint of surprise and interest flashed in his eyes, as if he had not expected Si Yao to do this.

The corners of his mouth slightly raised, with a hint of amusement and anticipation in his smile, and he responded gently:

"Oh? Your Excellency, this is a very creative move. I am very curious. How many books are there in this new mansion? What kind of profound meaning is hidden in them?"

When Si Yao heard this, a gleam of confidence flashed in her eyes, and she slowly said:

“Your Majesty, there are more than 99,000 books in the palace, covering all aspects of people’s livelihood, farming wisdom, military strategies, medical classics, business methods, and even martial arts secrets.

The door of the Imperial Master's Mansion will be open to scholars and common people all over the world. No matter they are kings, generals, or peddlers, all can borrow and visit books freely and bask in the light of culture together.

My only wish is to cultivate more people who can read and write for Nanliang, so that the seeds of knowledge can be spread among the people and build the foundation of civilization together."

As soon as Si Yao finished speaking, there was a murmur and exclamation in the court...

The ministers looked at each other in disbelief. A collection of 90,000 books?

This number exploded like thunder in everyone's heart, shaking everyone's nerves.

"Ninety thousand copies..."

Someone murmured to himself, with an expression of disbelief and shock in his voice...

You have to know that the total number of books in the entire Southern Liang royal library and the collections of local government offices and private schools barely reached 50,000.

The Imperial Master's Mansion actually had as many as 90,000 of them, which was beyond everyone's imagination! !

The little emperor's eyes lit up instantly, flashing with an unprecedented light.

This is not only an astonishing number, but also an ocean of culture and wisdom, an unprecedented precious wealth of Southern Liang!

His heart was filled with indescribable joy and excitement, as if he had already seen the prosperous future of Southern Liang because of these books.

At this moment, the little emperor had only one thought:

Hold Si Yao's thighs tightly!

As long as he can stand firmly on Si Yao's side and rely on her wisdom and strength, his throne will be as solid as a rock and unshakable.

So, he almost couldn't wait to speak, with extreme joy in his voice:

"Your Excellency, this move is truly a blessing for our Nanliang! I will certainly agree to it. Not only will I rename the National Master's Mansion, but I will also give my full support so that these 90,000 volumes of books can become the common wealth of the people of Nanliang and promote the prosperity of our Nanliang culture and knowledge!"

In the court, although the ministers may have their own plans on weekdays, when faced with major issues involving the rise and fall of the country and the stability of the country, they can quickly put aside their personal selfish thoughts and show a high degree of political acumen and sense of responsibility.

Coupled with the regent's majestic gaze, it was like an invisible pressure, making it impossible for any attempt to shake the foundation of Southern Liang to escape.

In this atmosphere, all the ministers put aside their past grudges and congratulated the young emperor in unison, their voices filled with sincerity and joy:

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! It is a blessing for our Southern Liang and our country to have such a great national master!"

Then, they turned their grateful eyes to Si Yao and said in unison:

"Thank you, Master Imperial Master! What you have done today will surely go down in history and be remembered by future generations!"

Si Yao nodded in return, then she said slowly:

"To see the subtleties of life, to understand the needs of the world, and to entrust the people with important matters, this is my unshirkable responsibility as a national teacher. Now that my collection of books has been donated, I sincerely ask Your Majesty to grant the name of the academy, so that it can be announced to the world and join in the great cause."

When the little emperor heard this, a glimmer of admiration flashed in his eyes. He especially liked the sentence "Seeing the tiny details of sentient beings and entrusting the heavy responsibility of thousands of people."

So, he pondered for a moment, then a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said loudly:

"The academy has a vast collection of books, which is intended to enlighten the people and broaden their horizons. I have made up my mind and named it 'Guanwei Academy'. I hope it will become a beacon of our Nanliang culture and illuminate the path of knowledge for the people!"

Lu Yuan stood quietly by the side, his eyes unconsciously falling on the dragon throne, on the young emperor who was already showing his potential.

The little emperor's face was filled with confidence and dignity that did not match his age. The bearing and insight revealed in his words made him feel emotional.

The royal bloodline is indeed extraordinary. Even though he is only six years old, he can speak eloquently and appropriately in front of all the ministers. Behind this, there is undoubtedly the careful teaching and cultivation of Master Ouyang!

Thinking of this, Lu Yuan's eyes dimmed slightly, and his mind was filled with thoughts...

"Uncle, what do you think of this name?"

The little emperor turned his gaze gently to Lu Yuan, his eyes flashing with dependence and respect for his elders, and his words revealed a negotiating tone.

Lu Yuan nodded slightly, his voice steady and powerful:

"The name bestowed by Your Majesty has a profound meaning. I think it is very good. I will immediately give orders to prepare all matters related to Guanwei Academy."

Upon hearing this, the little emperor smiled even more brightly. He continued carefully, his tone full of respect for Master Ouyang:

"Uncle, I have an idea, but I don't know if it's appropriate. Why don't we ask Grand Tutor Ouyang to write the plaque for Guanwei Academy? As my teacher, Grand Tutor is a role model for the world in both virtue and knowledge, and his calligraphy is unparalleled in the world. If we can obtain this masterpiece, it will be a great honor for the academy!"

After saying that, the little emperor turned his gaze to Si Yao again, as if asking for her opinion.

Si Yao smiled slightly, with a gleam of approval in her eyes.

This seemingly naive young monarch actually has a lot of ideas in his mind. He has a kind heart full of compassion for the world, but he also has the strategy and foresight of a monarch.

In time, when he has grown fully grown, his inner wisdom and strength will be like a dragon emerging from the abyss, unstoppable!

"Your Majesty is right. Grand Tutor Ouyang is a master of calligraphy. It is a great honor for Guanwei Academy to have him write the plaque. I have no objection to this and will follow your Majesty's arrangements."

Lu Yuan agreed. This move was not only a respect for Master Ouyang, but also a hope to use the Master's reputation and talent to establish a good start for Guanwei Academy.