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In the garden outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Qi Xiao, who had been reviewing memorials all day long, took a stroll in the garden to relax, and saw an open space on a whim, and asked Wei Chiyu to accompany her to perform two tricks.

The two of them came from the same school and fought against each other all the year round. They were very familiar with each other. Compared with the competition, it was more like a heart-to-heart exchange of martial arts. It took about half a stick of kung fu. Wei Chiyu's figure turned sharply, but Qi Xiao took the opportunity to grab his left hand and wanted to break free to fight back. Qi Xiao had already taken Wei Chiyu's life with one hand.

He paused for a moment, then withdrew his strength at the same time, and laughed out loud.In the early years, the two often competed like this, but as they grew older, Qi Xiao became more and more busy, and his identity gradually became more prominent among the two. It had been a long time since they had been able to fight like this. Among all the civil and military officials of the dynasty, only Wei Chiyu dared to show his true skills Fighting against Qi Xiao, of course, only Wei Chiyu knows in his heart whether he will be merciful.

The maid next to them handed them towels to wipe their sweat. At this moment, Wei Bingcheng came from the garden gate and saw Qi Xiao sitting on a stone bench drinking tea.

"I don't know why Your Majesty is looking for this humble minister?" Wei Bingcheng saw that Qi Xiao's breath was unsteady, his face was flushed, and there were still some sweat stains on his hair. It would be treasonous if Qi Xiao was hurt.

After drinking a cup of tea leisurely, Qi Xiao didn't say what was going on, but instead looked at the sky and said, "I think the weather today is nice and pleasant, and Wei Qing can take a walk together so that we can see the beauty of spring in the garden. "

Of course Wei Bingcheng knew in his heart that Qi Xiao's call to him would not be as simple as looking at the flowers and scenery, so he answered and walked beside Qi Xiao.

It was only the end of February, and despite the warmth of spring, there was still little green in the garden. There were some early spring and peach blossoms, and only a few leaves of peonies and rhododendrons.

Qi Xiao was full of interest, watching leisurely in the huge garden, chatting happily with Wei Bingcheng, the two of them walked to the bamboo forest, a winding path went deep into the bamboo forest, Qi Xiao turned his head and told the followers behind him : "I want to go in and take a walk, the road inside is narrow and you wait outside, as long as Chi Yu protects me."

Bamboo is evergreen all year round. The warm sunlight casts mottled shadows through the bamboo leaves. The wind blows through the bamboo forest and rustles. The temperature in the bamboo forest is more humid and cold than outside because of the fact that there is no sunshine all year round. Two people in front and one behind are surrounded by this green, and the swaying bamboo shadow blown by the wind seems to be swaying with the whole world.

Stopping in front of a stone table made of granite, Qi Xiao brushed his hand over the bumpy surface of the stone table, looked up at Wei Bingcheng and said, "Do you know why I came here today?"

Wei Bingcheng nodded, and said respectfully: "If the minister guessed correctly, it should be Cao Guan's business." Seeing the unhealed scar on the left side of Qi Xiao's face, Wei Bingcheng frowned, "It's just that I don't care. I understand, since His Majesty bestowed punishment on Hu Guang, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, for neglecting his duties and employing people poorly, why is he only deducting half a year's salary instead of dismissing him and reducing his salary?"

"Then how do you think it should be done?"

"In my opinion, Hu Guangnai is dissatisfied with His Majesty because of the power of King Hu Guangnai. It is better to take this opportunity to remove him from the position of Minister, and to give those people the power to scare the chickens and monkeys."

"I have thought about this too, but if my actions are too big, I am afraid that it will cause dissatisfaction among people in the court and backfire. Besides, this time I am not under severe punishment, but I am also selling his personal favor. I hope he can do it for himself in the future. Do you remember Li Li, who was the number one scholar?"

Wei Bingcheng was stunned for a moment. The last imperial examination was a year ago, and the last one was four years ago. At that time, he had just entered the Imperial Academy. Qi Xiao admired his talent very much. He was selected as the number one scholar in the imperial examination, and later appointed as a cabinet bachelor. He often accompanied Qi Xiao to participate in government affairs, and he had a bright future.

But less than a year later, someone accused Li Li of embezzling government money and breaking the law. He even found a map of the deployment of troops in the western region and correspondence with the barbarians in his home. The evidence was overwhelming and he was sentenced to death.Li Li was born in a poor family, and there was only one old mother in the family. On the day of the execution, the grey-white old woman tremblingly took Li Li's body, and there was no further news.

"It was I who harmed him back then." Qi Xiao shook her head sadly, and tore off a bamboo leaf beside her, "In this palace test, I valued Song Wei the most. As the fourth, it should be understood by now."

Wei Bingcheng nodded thoughtfully, Qi Xiao looked straight at him, his face became serious, "He is just a small editor of the Imperial Academy now, but one day, he and you will both become my right-hand man."

This is the main purpose of calling him to meet this time. Wei Bingcheng and Song Wei were just acquaintances in the past, but after that, they will gradually become familiar with each other and become an unshakable help to support Qi Xiao to stabilize the country.

Looking at the emerald green eyes, Qi Xiao, who has always been cold and unruly, showed a trace of sadness. The low sigh could not tell whether it was the sound of the wind or a sigh, and it was hidden in the intertwined bamboo forest. Qi Xiao turned around and followed the same path. Turning back, Wei Bingcheng followed beside him, firmly remembering every word Qi Xiao said just now.

After walking a few steps, Qi Xiao suddenly asked: "Bingcheng, how many literate people are there in Dayu?"

The questions Qi Xiao asked today were all too weird, and Wei Bingcheng quickly calculated in his mind before he could get out of the incident just now, and replied: "According to my estimate, roughly one in ten people can read and write, and the capital alone will be slightly higher, probably Three out of ten people."

"There are so few." Qi Xiao clicked her tongue, put her hand on her chin thoughtfully, "Don't ordinary people send their children to school?"

"Your Majesty, if you send it to the school, you will have to give it to Mr. two buckets of rice every month as a bundle of repairs, plus books, paper and ink, which will be more than half a month's expenses for an ordinary family in a year. The children of ordinary families start their families early, often at the age of six. They can do some simple housework, so many parents are not willing to send them to study."

Recalling those children I saw in the bookstore at that time, most of them were dressed in rough clothes, but they were extremely serious and eager to learn. In a room without a table, I carefully read every word and taught them every stroke. The appearance of carefully copying with small hands on the rough-edged paper made Qi Xiao feel a twinge of pain. "What about free schools? Master's repairs are paid with official funds, and books, paper and ink are distributed every six months. So, how many people will come?"

"Probably more than half."

Unsatisfied with such an estimate, Qi Xiao thought for a while, "A free school will be opened in every township, and both men and women under the age of 15 can enroll in the school. The husband will select suitable scholars or candidates in the local area, and the monthly salary will be three dendrobiums. one thousand."

I thought Qi Xiao was just asking casually, but the tone of his voice meant that he had seriously thought about it. With the opening of the free school, Dayu's children from poor families could go to school, and his daughter's family could also learn to read. Money, lost the opportunity to study, and if you use this to gain the opportunity to study, then there will be many young heroes at that time. Qi Xiao has always strived to treat the nobles and the common people equally, and opposed the so-called high-ranking no-nonsense families since ancient times.

If it is really done, it will be a matter of benefiting the people, and the blessing of the people will also be the blessing of the emperor. Thinking of this, Wei Bingcheng can't help admiring Qi Xiao secretly, but he is a little worried, and said: "Your Majesty, if this is the case, It will cost a lot of money, and if the supervision is not effective, local officials may also embezzle money from it."

Qi Xiao raised his eyebrows and squinted at Wei Bingcheng, and said, "Now that the national treasury is full, don't worry too much. As for how to supervise and handle it, can I leave it to you?"

Immediately clasping fists in response, the three of them had reached the exit of the bamboo forest. At the end of the winding path, Eunuch Liu and the others looked anxious. For a moment, Wei Bingcheng felt in a daze that those people were like mayflies, while he was standing beside the giant. Surrendering at her feet and watching her give advice, he was glad that he was used by her instead of being her enemy.

If one day the person in front of him creates a prosperous and prosperous Dayu, will this great emperor be praised forever in the history books, and Wei Bingcheng wonders whether he will be lucky enough to contribute to this prosperity, and if he can, then he will be ashamed No hesitation.