The last canned food was used by Li Shimin as military rations.
At the same time, canning brought a steady stream of income to Li Min. After the southern fruits and seaside seafood were canned, in addition to being welcomed by the people in Guanzhong, people in the south also liked it even more.
After all, Li Min's actions directly promoted the development of the south.
A large amount of hot money entered the south, and Li Min also made a lot of profits from there.
This also added a lot of wealth to his business empire.
From then on, Li Min became famous in the south.
Of course, canned food is not for everyone.
But because of the existence of Shengtang Group, it provided a steady stream of income channels for the people of Chang'an.
Their workers all receive high wages, and their spending power is naturally extremely high.
Therefore, price is really nothing to them.
Sometimes, officials in the imperial court would lament that their own consumption power was not as good as the workers of the Shengtang Group.
All they have to do is work as workers in the Shengtang Group and earn some money.
Even if Li Shimin refused, he also explicitly prohibited it, otherwise a large number of people would give up their official positions and go to the Shengtang Group to pan for gold.
On this day, Li Min summoned eighteen bachelors, including Kong Yingda, Fang Xuanling, Yu Shinan, Chu Liang, and Yao Silian, and asked Ouyang Xun and other literary figures to go to Changlefang to select a site.
At this time, Sun Simiao and Li Yun also followed.
Their appearance surprised the people.
What's going on?
Why are so many literati and talented people here together?
Still under the leadership of Li Min?
Although Li Min has kept a low profile as much as possible, his face will make him extraordinary wherever he goes.
Changlefang is just east of Dongshi, below Daozhengfang.
The location here is already close to the east gate.
Everyone was very excited about this trip.
These scholars usually get together, but they are not led by Li Min.
Everyone is together today.
It means there must be something important.
The group of people walked to an open space.
Li Min said to everyone: "Everyone, listen to me."
Everyone fell silent.
"In the future, I want to build a university here!"
The meaning of university in ancient and modern times is similar.
In ancient times, "university" not only refers to the Confucian classic "University", but also refers to institutions that gather in a specific place to organize, research and disseminate knowledge in advanced fields. According to literature, a university is an institution with the function of higher education.
Therefore, when Li Min talked about university, everyone felt that Li Min was going to take action on education.
This is a first-class good thing.
So, when he finished speaking, everyone expressed their opinions one after another.
"That's great. Datang will have a private university in the future!"
"With Mr. Zili's appeal, this university will definitely be able to attract a large number of bachelors to join!"
“The source of students is not a problem!”
"Then, there will be more talents to govern Datang in the future!"
Everyone was discussing.
Li Min thought in his heart that the big university was for the Tang Dynasty, but the small one was for himself.
In the future, my talents will also be selected from this university.
He opened more than one university of this kind.
Tens, hundreds or even a thousand.
The development of science and technology and medicine is inseparable from professional talents.
However, the talents that Shengtang Group can cultivate are limited.
Therefore, according to his future plan, he wanted to build a university first.
Kong Yingda asked: "So, Mr. Zili wants us to come over and choose a site together?"
The location here is at the corner of Changlefang, with only a few houses.
Li Min nodded.
"I have asked you to come here today for three things."
Everyone is confused.
What's that?
"First, there is the issue of site selection mentioned by the Confucius Institute. I want to choose this place. What do you think?"
Fang Xuanling said: "This location is very good. It's right next to the East Market and right next to the Shengtang Group."
Others also expressed their opinions.
Yu Shinan said:
"Although Changlefang is on the edge of Dongshi, it is not as prosperous as Dongshi, but it is a surprisingly spiritual place. You can see the scenery outside the city and not be disturbed by the hustle and bustle. I think it is the best place to build a university here.
Nothing better!"
"I agree with Yu Shinan's statement that you should study quietly and not in a busy city, otherwise you may be infected by the worldly atmosphere!"
For example, Pingkangfang, where most of the brothels are located.
If the university were to be built there, it would indeed be inappropriate.
Li Min has also thought about this.
Others also expressed their own opinions.
Everyone agrees on this.
Fang Xuanling asked: "What about the second point?"
"Second point, regarding the approval matter, this will be the largest university in Datang, so there will be tall buildings with more than ten floors above..."
When he said this, everyone understood what Li Min wanted to say.
Fang Xuanling said directly: "I will go into the palace and talk to Your Majesty about this in a moment. This is a good thing that benefits the country and the people, and it should be approved."
"Yes, we will also go to the palace to mention this matter to His Majesty!"
"Yes, yes, Mr. Zili, just let us do this!"
This is one of the reasons why they came out together.
I didn't expect these people to be so smart.
It's surprising and surprising.
If so, that would be great.
At this time, someone asked: "What about the third one?"
"Thirdly, I have a request!"
Everyone is quiet.
After a while.
"Mr. Zili will tell you what he says. As long as our place is used, I will do my best!"
"Yes, Mr. Zili, just ask if you need it, I will do it!"
"No, Mr. Zili has done so many things for Datang. If you have any questions, just ask him and I will help."
Almost everyone expressed their opinions.
Everyone is united.
Sun Simiao on the side looked at the situation in front of him with great relief.
Li Yun was somewhat emotional.
This means that those who have attained the truth will be helped.
"Very good, if everyone says so, then I will explain it."
Li Min was very satisfied with everyone's performance.
If you say that, then you won't be polite.
"Next, the university I want to build can accommodate more than 20,000 students. All of these students will be students under the age of twenty."
This scale is already very large.
The number of people in ancient universities was only a hundred.
With so many people, everything is not simple.
At the same time, he emphasized the age of twenty.
After all, there is no need to spend too much energy on the elderly.
You must know that there is a saying in "Hanshu": "Taichang selects those who are over eighteen years of age and have good manners to make disciples for the doctorate." Every year, the Confucian teachers in Taixue will select people who are over eighteen years old in various places, with dignified conduct and good moral character.
Young men with outstanding knowledge entered Taixue.
The second is "prefecture recommendation", that is, local officials recommend outstanding local students to enroll. In addition, there are those who are selected through examinations, or who are able to enroll because their fathers are serving in the government.
The students ranged in age from teenagers to people in their fifties and sixties. It can be seen that at that time, people realized that learning had nothing to do with age. As long as they were eager to learn, everyone could learn.
Chance.
This is the situation of universities now.
But Li Min didn't do that.
Only young people are energetic and can create greater value.
But it doesn't mean that you can't do it when you are older.
It's just that they are bound by existing knowledge. It is very difficult to change.
The younger ones are more receptive.
Everyone listened, no one expressed an opinion, because everyone knew that Li Min must have thought about the purpose of doing this.
He continued: "So, I want you to help introduce teachers. All talented people can be introduced to work in the university!"
When he said this, everyone suddenly realized that this was the case.
Li Min looked at everyone, hoping to get answers from them.