Liu Che actually received him, which surprised Su Ren. When he came, Su Ren thought that someone would accept his memorial, which would be a great honor. Unexpectedly, Liu Che actually received him in person.
Weiyang Palace is the palace of the emperor. It was built in the southwest corner of Chang'an City. It is the highest place in Chang'an City. The people call this place Longshouyuan. Although Su Ren has a mission, he is not a naturalized official. He is not qualified to participate in the court meeting.
Can wait in the announcement room. Su Ren came very early, and the court meeting was still being held in the front hall. Su Ren was led in through the side door by the palace servants.
After waiting for a long time, drinking three bowls of water and eating two plates of pastries from the palace, Liu Che came in. He was dressed in an ocher-colored robe, with a sky-gazing watch on his head. The wide robe and long sleeves were very majestic, and anyone who looked at them would have endured
He couldn't help but kneel down to salute. Liu Che entered the door and quickly ordered the palace servants to take off his clothes. Although this robe was majestic, it was too thick and heavy. The weather was not really cool yet, so wearing it was just to cover up the prickly heat.
Also following Liu Che in was Han Yan. This guy was very rude to Su Ren. He glared at Su Ren fiercely and quickly stepped forward to help Liu Che change his clothes. Su Ren knelt for a long time until Liu Che changed his clothes.
Tell Su Ren to get up.
Drinking ice-cold light wine, Liu Che lay down comfortably on the low couch. Han Yan quickly took the fan from the palace maid's hand and fanned Liu Che: "Didn't I ask you to build the Imperial Academy? Why did you just pass it?
Here you come again in one day? Is it possible that the Imperial Academy has been completed?" Liu Che said, turning to smile at Han Yan, who cooperated with Liu Che with a charming smile on her face.
Su Ren held up the bamboo slips in his hands: "Just after His Majesty left yesterday, I suddenly thought of an issue. This matter is of great importance. I stayed up all night, so I came here to report it."
Liu Che took the bamboo slip from the chamberlain and unfolded it to read. He frowned from the beginning, and the expression on his face became stranger as he looked back. Su Ren knelt down and sat opposite Liu Che. This position was very uncomfortable. He had been here for a few years.
For many years, he has never been used to sitting on his knees. It was uncomfortable, and Su Ren kept twisting his body, making the palace ladies and palace ladies around him shake their heads frequently.
Liu Che calmed down and asked Su Ren: "Is this your idea or the idea of a few of you?"
"It was Wei Chen's idea. Only when this matter is settled can the construction of elementary schools, middle schools, and universities be carried out smoothly. The most important thing for those who are willing to pay for money is fairness. For now, those who can and afford education can
People who read books are never willing to give up this opportunity to others. Reading is their privilege and it is also the guarantee that they will continue to enjoy the privilege in the future. No one will give it up."
Liu Che nodded: "That's the truth, but you have to know what are the consequences of this matter?"
"Wei Chen knows that, so he made such a suggestion to find another way to find another kind of fairness while ensuring the interests of the privileged class!"
Liu Che scratched his head: "Since Qin Shihuang burned books and harassed Confucian scholars, hundreds of schools of thought have withered away. Although I will not be the same as Qin Shihuang, I still think it is better to govern the country with one idea. As for your problem, I will think about it.
, but you also know that the situation is different now, so I advise you not to have too much hope."
"I want to remind you that the matter has been handed over to you, so you must see the results. As for what you will do? How is the process? I don't care, what I want is the results. If you build the Imperial Academy, I will reward you. If
If it’s not completed, then don’t blame me for being rude! After spending so much effort to keep you alive, my sister and Wei Qihou both said you have great talent, and I want to see it too!”
Before Su Ren could speak again, Liu Che waved his hand: "Okay, you go and do things! I still have a lot of things to do."
Su Ren was very helpless. Liu Che was acting like a hooligan. He didn't agree to anything and asked him to work without giving him a penny, so he would see the results. Who can let him be the emperor? He has the power of life and death for everyone in the world.
, Although Su Ren comes from a later generation, he is now under the control of others. If he wants to live, he must earn his own life.
After leaving the palace, Huang Shisan hurriedly came up to meet Su Ren. Seeing that Su Ren's face was not good, he did not dare to ask what happened. He brought the white horse over and helped Su Ren get on the horse. Without anyone urging, the white horse stepped forward.
Walking towards home, Su Ren was still thinking about what to do with this matter along the way. It was not impossible if he was asked to pay for it himself, but there had to be a reason! Otherwise, even if he paid for it, he would not feel comfortable.
When entering, Dongfang Shuo reported to Su Ren with the Taixue drawing drawn by Tai Chang. The land was also selected, and it was still in Chang'an City, not far from Changle Palace and close to the south gate of Chang'an City. The area was large, but this
There are still people living in the place, all of them civilians from Chang'an. If you want to build the Imperial College, these people have to be demolished. In the past, the government would have sent people to directly blow away the people. Since this matter is left to Su Ren
Taichang was eager to leave this thankless task to Su Ren.
The drawings are very exquisite, and the palaces and pavilions are all complete. There is even an artificial lake to be built in the Imperial College. Dongfang Shuo sighed: "I have roughly calculated that it will cost millions of dollars to build the Imperial College.
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Sima Xiangru was shocked: "One million dollars, how much will the court pay?"
Dongfang Shuo smiled: "Young Master Su has already promised your Majesty that your Majesty will not need to pay, and the court will not give you a penny this time!"
"Not a penny? We paid all this million ourselves?"
Dongfang Shuo nodded helplessly: "I'm afraid that's the case, even if I give it, it won't be a million dollars."
Su Ren suddenly straightened up: "Money is not a problem. I can still afford a million dollars, but things are irritating. We pay for it so that dignitaries can enjoy it. I always feel uncomfortable."
"Then what should we do now? Your Majesty, if the Imperial Academy cannot be built, we will be in serious trouble!"
Dong Zhongshu stood up and said: "I have some property over the years. If you need it, I can donate it all!"
"I will also contribute!" Wen Dang followed suit.
Su Ren held up his hands and thanked him: "I appreciate the kindness of the two gentlemen. This matter has not yet reached that level. Let me think of a way and the matter can always be solved.
For three days in a row, Su Ren locked himself in the room. Except for Huang Shisan who brought food and water, no one was seen. Even Dong Qian and Leng Yue were not able to enter. Everyone in the Su family was depressed by this atmosphere, and the servants
When people pass by the courtyard where Su Ren lives, they will step lightly and even dare not take a breath.
Early in the morning on the third day, Su Ren's door suddenly opened, and Huang Shisan hurriedly stepped out. Su Ren shouted to Huang Shisan: "Go, let Liu Gao invite Mr. Dongfang, and you go and fetch Mr. Sima."
, we need to discuss the preparation of the Imperial Academy! By the way, there is also Mr. Cui, don’t forget it!”
The three of them came one after another and were invited into his bedroom by Su Ren. Huang Shisan was asked to guard the door. The order given to Huang Shisan was that even if the emperor came, they could not come in. Such a big movement shocked the whole world.
No one in the Su family knew what Su Ren was going to do, and they all stood in the courtyard waiting for news. The whole morning, the room was quiet, Huang Shisan was holding a big ax, his eyes were clear, he dared not approach Su Ren
He will show no mercy to anyone within ten steps of the bedroom.
Dongfang Shuo was the first to come out, with a worried look on his face and hurriedly walking out. He didn't say anything to anyone, and hurried away in his carriage after leaving the door. Everyone, look at me, and I look at you.
I wonder what Su Ren had in mind and what tasks he gave Dongfang Shuo.
Soon, Dongfang Shuo came back again, this time with a much better expression on his face. Behind him were two servants, carrying a large box. It didn't look heavy, so it probably didn't contain money. Dongfang Shuo entered Su Ren's bedroom.
Huang Shisan stopped the two servants carrying the box, carried the box in and came out quickly, still standing at the door.
Until the afternoon, Cui Chengru left Su Ren's bedroom with a suspicious look on his face. He also walked in a hurry. He only said hello to Dong Zhongshu and Wen Dang and left. On this day, the Su family was filled with a strange atmosphere. He was a very special master.
Everyone knows about his talent. Everyone also knows that the emperor wanted to build the Imperial Academy without spending a penny. However, everyone does not know what method Su Ren is going to use to raise money to build the Imperial Academy.
Late at night, the lights were still on in Su Ren's room, and Huang Shisan personally brought food in. Cui Chengru, with a tired face and dust on his body, entered the Su house and went straight to Su Ren's bedroom. He didn't have much time, so he stayed in the courtyard.
People then heard wild laughter coming from Su Ren's room. It was indeed a wild laugh, an ecstatic laugh.
That night, no one in the Su family slept well. Everyone was worried about Su Ren. Listening to Su Ren's laughter, many people felt that their master must have been driven crazy by the emperor. Otherwise, how could he spend millions on himself?
Qian would still laugh. Everyone was awake, including Su Ren, Dongfang Shuo, Sima Xiangru, Cui Chengru and others. The lights in Su Ren's room stayed on all night, and several people were plotting inside.
Guo Xie returned to Princess Guantao's mansion with the news and made a detailed report on the situation of the Su family. Princess Guantao smiled: "I thought Cheer wanted to reuse Su Ren, but I didn't expect that he would reuse him like this? After all, he is my nephew.
My son-in-law and I still turn to my aunt when big things happen, but we just took advantage of that bitch Wei Zifu, who transformed from a dancer into a lady. I want to see how many days she can stay as a lady."
Yao Shuai sat on a special low couch, stroking his beard with his hands, still maintaining the demeanor of a scholar, and pondered for a long time: "Your Highness, we must not be careless, Su Ren is very capable, and..."
"Okay, just take good care of yourself. You still need to find a solution for Jiao'er's matter. You can let that boy Su Ren go for a while!"
"Your Highness!"
Liu Piao glared at Yao Shuai, turned to Guo Jie and said, "How is the person you are looking for?"
"Reporting to Your Highness, it is ready and available at any time!"
"Okay! Then let's start with that stable boy. Didn't he rely on his sister as his wife to go to Jianzhang Palace? Don't think that everything will be safe in Jianzhang Palace!"
Yao Shuai still wanted to speak, but Liu Prostitute did not give him a chance. He waved his hand and ended the discussion, leaving Guo Xie alone. After leaving the door of the lobby of Princess Guantao's Mansion, Yao Shuai looked down at his strangely shaped legs and looked up to the sky.