From the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance to the Bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion, he was promoted two levels in a row!
Isn't Muchuan so lucky?
"I am terrified!"
Muchuan bowed and said.
Li Shimin shook his head and said: "You don't need to be modest. I know you don't like official positions. I promise you. I will make you a bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion and a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy. How about it?"
The Hanlin Academy is a yamen responsible for studying history and recording historical records.
This is a serious noble job, who wouldn’t envy it?
After Muchuan was silent for a long time, he suddenly knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I don't want this official position!"
"oh?
Why don’t you want to be this official?”
Li Shimin said doubtfully.
Wenyuan Pavilion is the prime minister. For such an important position, others are trying to get it, but Muchuan actually refused.
Muchuan said slowly: "Although I am good at diction, I am actually better at martial arts and craftsmanship!"
"General?"
Li Shimin frowned and said.
Li Shimin knew that Muchuan was one of the richest people in the Tang Dynasty. He knew that he was the top scholar in high school and had great literary talent and that he was very good at making money relying on the Mu family.
But I really didn’t know that Muchuan was actually good at leading troops in battle!
"Your Majesty, you also know that I have loved wielding swords, guns, and archery since I was a child!"
"So, please forgive me for temporarily giving up my official title of Grand Scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion."
Muchuan said.
Li Shimin thought for a while and said: "In this case, I won't force it! But, what reward do you want?
"
Muchuan immediately stepped forward to report: "Your Majesty, I boldly ask your Majesty to build a university in Chang'an! I will be fully responsible for the civil construction, enrollment and future teaching matters of the university.
Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely raise funds as soon as possible!
Moreover, libraries, canteens, and laboratories should be set up in universities to provide university course training and examinations so that students in the university can better integrate into Datang society! "
As soon as these words were said, the whole hall fell silent!
Everyone looked at Muchuan as if they were looking at a madman.
This guy actually wants Datang to build a behemoth university?
What is this?
"Your Majesty, is this inappropriate?"
Han Bin immediately retorted, "The founding of the Tang Dynasty was still relatively young, so we built the Wenyuan Pavilion.
Universities are large in scale, expensive, and have tight student resources, which cannot satisfy the construction of graduate schools!"
"Don't worry about this, I will find another way!"
Muchuan said calmly.
"Your Majesty, you must know that the cost of a university is huge.
We cannot support so many students just by relying on salary, and it will delay your Majesty's state affairs."
Ma Dongning, the official secretary, said hurriedly.
"I know."
Li Shimin's face was calm and he did not make a clear statement at all.
He said calmly: "I have long wanted to build a university, but I just lacked the money."
"Mu Chuan, what does this university you mentioned teach?"
Li Shimin asked.
Muchuan said: "Your Majesty, I am planning to open medical and science departments.
The university includes the School of Science, the School of Medicine, the School of Industry and the Institute of Industrial Products R&D.
There are more than 3,000 teachers assigned to these four departments, and you are directly responsible for them!"
"In addition, there are tens of thousands of students in the university, and I plan to let them learn ordnance manufacturing, steel smelting, and medical knowledge.
I hope your Majesty will allow us to promote this knowledge!"
When Li Shimin heard this, his heart moved slightly.
He was a benevolent king, so he also hoped that the Tang Dynasty would become stronger and more people could learn the knowledge of cash production.
If this knowledge can be promoted, it will be a boon to Datang.
Of course Li Shimin would not refuse and immediately said: "It's accurate!"
Muchuan continued: "In addition to the graduate school, there is also the Ordnance Bureau, which will be the production base for military equipment."
"Your Majesty, today in our Han Dynasty, the most important and advanced weapon is the bow and crossbow.
But we can also build an army-specific gunpowder bomb, which can help us resist the invasion of Turks and Khitans!"
Muchuan said.
The ministers present were all shocked when they heard this!
Especially Xu Jingzong, who had just recovered from the failure, his eyes widened when he heard Muchuan's shocking plan.
"Your Majesty, this move is of great importance, please think twice!"
Xu Jingzong cupped his hands and remonstrated.
Xu Jingzong's worries are normal.
After all, the core of ancient warfare was cavalry, so they still couldn't accept the so-called development of firearms.
And all of this requires consuming a lot of gold and silver.
This is no small amount.
Muchuan said calmly: "Your Majesty, if there are firearms, then the Tang Empire will become a powerful empire that sweeps across the world and threatens the world.
I once read an argument in a book that there is nothing eternal in this world.
As long as the Tang Dynasty perishes, the glory of the Tang Dynasty will one day be buried or even destroyed.
Therefore, I sincerely ask your Majesty to allow me to implement the plan to expand the Tang Dynasty, let the Tang Dynasty unify the world, and achieve a legacy for all generations."
Hearing this, everyone's hearts beat faster.
"I have decided to allocate an open space to you in the suburbs of Chang'an.
Whatever school you want to build, just go ahead and do it, I will fully support it.
In addition, I will ask the Ministry of Household Affairs to allocate funds to support you in building a university."
Li Shimin said proudly.
Li Shimin's decision shocked all the ministers.
"Your Majesty, do you really agree with me to establish a university?"
Muchuan asked a little excitedly.
"certainly!"
Li Shimin said firmly, "Not only do I agree, I will also personally supervise your construction of the university!"
Muchuan said: "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty.
I have one more thing to ask your Majesty.
That is, the university established by the Prime Minister must ensure the quality of education for students.
No dandy can appear and affect students’ learning!”
"no problem."
Li Shimin said happily, "I agreed."
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Everyone shouted in unison.
He was in a good mood and said with a smile: "Your Majesty is wise! I retire!"
"Wait!"
Li Shimin stopped him, "Tell me more about what's going on in this university?"
Muchuan said: "Your Majesty, the Grand College is a college designed by me. It is mainly aimed at..."
Li Shimin couldn't help but express admiration when he heard Muchuan talking eloquently.
He knew that Muchuan had many fantastic ideas, but he had never heard of such a university.
At this time, Li Zhi came over and said, "I want to hear what ideas you have for the graduate school."
Muchuan said: "Once the Grand College is built, then the Grand College can become the Royal College.
Moreover, those students in the university will be sent to serve in key departments across the country, so these people of the Tang Dynasty will definitely study hard and strive to become the pillars of the Tang Dynasty."
