Gu Shan's heart is like a clear mirror, he has already seen through everything and understands everything clearly.
But what can we do if we understand it again?
Lianchi Academy was founded by Empress Yu. Over the years, it has relied on the support of Empress Yu’s private house. Can it still be separated from Empress Yu today?
Her transcendent status also comes from the favor and respect of Empress Yu. Even if a pair of good friends no longer share the same goals and drift apart, the private friendship is still very deep.
This friendship also firmly bound her.
There is absolutely no chance that she would have the intention to betray Queen Yu.
"Master," Xie Mingxi opened her mouth softly, "I have no intention of instigating you. You and the Queen have known each other since childhood and have had a close friendship with each other and have a deep friendship."
"Lianchi Academy was founded by the Empress, and it took nearly twenty years of your hard work to achieve what it is today."
"The academy belongs to the Queen, and it also belongs to you, Master."
"Master is devoted to teaching students and does not want Lotus Pond Academy to be involved in the fight. In this case, we might as well discuss with the empress to slightly change the way the academy operates."
A slight change?
Gu Shanchang glanced at Xie Mingxi and frowned slightly: "How to change?"
Xie Mingxi had obviously thought about it carefully and said: "Lianchi Academy recruits quite a few students every year, only twelve. It does make sense that students are more valuable than more valuable. However, there are so many students who come to register every year, but the admission rate is extremely low.
Low. Doesn’t this go against the purpose of establishing Lotus Pond Academy?”
"I think the academy can recruit some more students and give more students the opportunity to attend Lianchi Academy. There are so many masters in the academy that it can handle twice as many students."
"Since they are studying, students should do some self-cultivation. The self-cultivation does not need to be too much, it should be similar to other academies."
"Thirdly, in addition to repairs, the college should also have some fixed income to support the expenses of the college. It can either buy land or buy a shop to operate. In this way, it can not only reduce the expenses of the Queen, but
Spending money can also make Lianchi Academy more stable."
…
All of them are simple and feasible strategies.
In the final analysis, it is to slowly weaken Empress Yu's influence on Lianchi Academy. But it is not obtrusive and obvious. Even if it is spread, it will only be praised.
Lianchi Academy is well-known and is well-deserved as the number one girls' academy. The increase in enrollment quota is undoubtedly good news for many families who are looking forward to sending their daughters to Lianchi Academy.
It is natural to pay the right amount of repairs.
As for purchasing property, it is also a good thing for the college to have stable income.
Every one of them is an honest matter and can be called a conspiracy.
Gu Shanchang looked deeply at Xie Mingxi, his tightly frowning brows not relaxing: "Mingxi, the Queen is smart and sharp. The real intention of doing this cannot be hidden from her at all."
Xie Mingxi felt relieved.
When Gu Shanchang opened his mouth, he did not object, but was worried about Queen Yu's reaction. This shows that Gu Shanchang recognized this matter in his heart.
"We are doing this all for the sake of Lotus Pond Academy. Since the Queen has no intention of this, even if she guessed it, she won't care." Xie Mingxi said calmly.
Queen Yu's thoughts are all in the palace.
She wants to suppress Empress Dowager Li, she wants to suppress Concubine Li's mother and son, she wants to make the third prince the crown prince, she wants to control the emperor... How can a queen with huge ambitions for power still have the time to take care of the small Lotus Pond Academy?
Gu Shanchang has always been reluctant to do this because he has an upright character and places too much emphasis on friendship.
So, let her do it!
Gu Shanchang was hesitant and could not make up his mind.
Xie Mingxi simply made the decision on behalf of Chief Gu: "This matter cannot be done overnight. I will think about it for a few days and write out a plan. Even if we want to make changes, it will be a matter of the next year. When the queen comes to the academy, I will personally report this to the queen.
thing."
…
That night, Gu Shanchang tossed and turned and had trouble sleeping.
The next morning, Gu Shanchang's face looked haggard and gloomy, and his eyes were full of green shadows.
Xie Mingxi saw this and felt quite distressed: "Master, did you not sleep all night? I said last night that I will take care of this matter. If the Queen is blamed and unhappy, it will be blamed on me. Master does not have to get involved,
I won’t have any quarrel with my empress because of this matter..."
"How could I let you take the blame for me?"
Gu Shanchang opened his mouth to interrupt Xie Mingxi: "Mingxi, this is a matter between me and the empress. It's up to me to speak. I will never let you do it for me!"
Xie Mingxi opened her mouth to defend without thinking: "These are all my ideas..."
"Mingxi,"
Gu Shanchang interrupted Xie Mingxi again: "If it weren't for my constant sadness, you wouldn't have come up with such a solution. Your Majesty and I have always had some differences in the management of the academy. However, over the years, I have not had the courage to step out.
This step.”
"Now, it's time for me to do what I should do."
Lianchi Academy is a women's academy, a place where girls from the boudoir can go out of the inner house to study and gain understanding. It should not become Empress Yu's private property, let alone a tool for anyone to fight for power and gain.
Gu Shanchang's eyes were clear and his expression was firm, and he made a decision without any explanation: "I have thought about it all night and have made up my mind. You don't need to say anything."
Mr. Gu Shanchang is very opinionated, and no one can change what he has made up his mind.
Xie Mingxi was well aware of Gu Shanchang's temperament, so she had no choice but to stop talking.
Chief Gu Shanzhang was also familiar with Xie Mingxi's temper and warned him again: "If your Majesty comes to the academy, you must not go see your Majesty in private."
Xie Mingxi agreed without saying a word.
…
The end of the year is approaching and the annual exams are coming soon.
On the day of the annual exam, Queen Yu took some time out of her busy schedule to visit the academy. She casually looked at the test papers from each school and said with a smile: "This year's annual exam papers seem to be more refined and more difficult than in previous years."
promote."
Director Gu Shanzhang seemed humble but actually responded proudly: "After Mingxi graduated, she had nothing to do and took the initiative to share some of my duties. This year's annual examination papers for each school were all written by her."
Queen Yu smiled and glanced at Gu Shanchang: "I know your disciple is smart and capable, so don't show off in front of me. You are deliberately making me jealous!"
Gu Shanchang smiled, his eyes flashed with a hint of complexity, and he was about to open his mouth. Ruoyao hurriedly walked over and whispered: "There seems to be an error in some accounts in the warehouse. Please go and take a look at it personally."
Chief Gu had no choice but to swallow back the words that came to his lips, apologized to Queen Yu, and walked to the warehouse.
Before Ruoyao left, she winked at Xie Mingxi.
Xie Mingxi nodded slightly.
Just holding Gu Shanchang for a moment and a half is enough!
Queen Yu glanced around, and the maids serving beside her also withdrew. Except for the two female guards who were inseparable, there were only two people in the room, Queen Yu and Xie Mingxi.
"If you have anything to say, just say it!" Queen Yu said calmly. (To be continued)
