The happy life of a prodigal

Just let the common people know that this overseas land is a land of gold, and the land is full of silver taels.

I believe that without the capital and effort of the imperial court, the merchants will form their own fleets and think about going overseas.

In this way, the trouble of pirates will be eliminated naturally. "

When Emperor Chu heard this, he frowned, thought for a moment, and then slowly said, "You are not joking."

Fang Xiu raised his eyes and looked at Emperor Chu with a smile on his face, and said: "Naturally, there is no need for His Majesty to deal with this matter, I will solve it myself.

Moreover, the land of gold that I said is not groundless, I have obtained many treasures from this overseas land.

Among other things, the sweet potato was sent by a businessman from Nanyang.

Your Majesty, there are countless lands and things waiting to be discovered overseas, and among them, there may not be such important weapons as sweet potatoes that benefit the country!

I believe His Majesty also knows that colored glaze is very popular in the capital recently, and this colored glaze has now been sold for the price of cabbage.

To be honest, Liuli is the method of refining that I got from overseas people!

Those overseas people are not barbarians as His Majesty thought.

They also understand many principles, and the method of smelting colored glaze is one of them.

Your Majesty encourages the people of Great Chu to go to sea. It is beneficial to the common people, beneficial to the court, and beneficial to the country.

It's not just about solving pirates! "

When Fang Xiu said this, Emperor Chu's expression became a little strange.

He put down the teacup in his hand, raised his eyes, glanced at Fang Xiu, and asked, "Did you already have this plan?"

When Fang Xiu heard this, he hurriedly cupped his hands: "I admit that I had this idea, but I haven't spoken to His Majesty yet.

Now that pirates are prevalent, it is a good time to make this suggestion, so... the minister said it. "

Chu Huang nodded his head, with a thoughtful look on his face.

Overseas Land...

South Seas, East Seas, West Seas...

He has heard of it, but are there really good things in such a barbaric place?

Seeing Emperor Chu hesitate, Fang Xiu thought for a while, then cupped his hands and said, "To be honest, Your Majesty, I once made friends with a Westerner named Charlie.

Chen once talked with him and learned a secret. "

"Oh?"

When Emperor Chu heard this, he showed curiosity and asked, "What's the secret?"

Fang Xiu cupped his hands and said, "In Western Oceans, gold is everywhere."

When Emperor Chu heard this, his expression became a little strange.

He looked at Fang Xiu, opened his mouth, but still didn't hold back, and said, "Fang Xiu, do you think I look like a fool?"

"..."

Fang Xiu thought for a while, and said firmly: "Your Majesty may not believe it, but it was indeed Charlie who told the minister himself.

The reason why I persuade His Majesty in this way is actually for selfishness.

I know very well that if I build a fleet by myself, no matter how much money I invest, I may not be able to reach the golden land.

However, with so many merchants together, there is a great possibility.

minister......"

Before he finished speaking, he saw Emperor Chu wave his hand.

"Don't say that again, I understand your thoughts, it's nothing more than using this land of gold and overseas land to make those merchants want to go to sea.

After going out to sea, they found out that they were all pirates, and then gave the silver to the navy. Is this what you mean? "

Fang Xiu smiled awkwardly, and said: "Your Majesty is so wise, you immediately saw through the essence of what I said."

"Okay, this matter will be done as you said, first try to see if it is feasible."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Chapter 672 Thank You, Marquis Xin'an

Fang Xiu came out of the Nuan Pavilion, after thinking about it, he went straight to Baolefang.

In front of the gate of Baolefang, there are still many people who come here admiringly, wanting to see whether the content of this notice is true or not.

It can be understood.

After all, one tael of silver a month.

Someone even shouted: "Treasurer Wang, do you think a 21-year-old girl can still study in an academy?"

Every time he meets someone like this, Wang Baole is merciless...give me a blank stare.

In addition, after the academy opened, many people brought their boys to sign up.

This was completely unexpected to Wang Baole.

After all, one tael of silver is required to study in the academy, which is enough for them to study in a better private school.

There's no point in coming to this academy.

Although he was curious, he did not refuse.

As long as it meets the regulations and pays silver, all statistics will be recorded.

In just half a day, a booklet has been filled.

At this time, a young man came up to him and whispered: "Shopkeeper, the young master is here."

Hearing this, Wang Baole hastily put away the booklet and walked back.

"What did the young master say?"

"No."

Wang Baole nodded, and began to think in his heart.

What is the reason for the young master's visit at this time?

Most likely it should be because of the women's imperial examination?

With that in mind, he had already taken out the booklet.

Walking to the backyard, I saw the young master sitting on the teacher's chair, sipping tea.

He rushed over and said in a low voice: "Master, the little one is here."

Hearing Wang Baole's voice, Fang Xiu raised his eyes, glanced at him, and asked, "How is the academy going?"

Wang Baole thought to himself, it really was because of this.

He hurriedly handed over the booklet, and said respectfully, "Master, this is the person who signed up today."

Fang Xiu reached out to take the book, glanced at it, showed curiosity, and asked, "There are so many boys?"

Wang Baole nodded and said, "Yes, young master."

The more Fang Xiu looked, the more he frowned.

He originally thought it might be difficult to run an academy.

It was unlikely that anyone would sign up, but only after seeing this booklet did he realize that he was wrong.

Very wrong.

For many ordinary people in the capital, one tael of silver is too important.

Even though many people are actually unwilling to send their children to the academy to study in their hearts, they still resolutely choose to sign up because of a tael of silver.

That's what caused the result.

All in all, with so many people signing up in just one day, the academy can never accommodate so many people.

After hesitating for a while, Fang Xiu still made a decision, and said: "We will recruit so many students for this period, tear up the notice later.

How to say it, you should understand better than me. "

Hearing this, Wang Baole responded hastily: "Young master, don't worry, I will definitely take care of it for you!"

Fang Xiu nodded, took out a piece of paper from his pocket, handed it to Wang Baole, and ordered: "Starting today, send a few people to do things according to what is written on it."

Wang Baole reached out to take the piece of paper, looked at it carefully, and immediately, his expression became a little weird.

He raised his eyes, looked at the young master, and asked curiously: "Master, why do you want to do this?"

Fang Xiu said lightly: "You don't need to ask, just follow along."

Wang Baole hesitated for a moment, but still said: "Yes, young master, the little one will definitely handle it properly...

However, if this news is really announced, I'm afraid our Liulifang's business will be greatly worse than before. "

Fang Xiu raised his eyes, glanced at him, and said leisurely: "My young master is not short of that money."

After getting this answer, Wang Baole felt completely relieved, cupped his hands and said, "I understand, little one."

Fang Xiu waved his hands, stood up and said, "Master, I'm going to visit the academy, and I'll leave this place and this matter to you."

"Yes, Master!"

Wang Baole bowed hurriedly: "Master, go slowly."

During this period of time, because Fang Xiu had been running back and forth between the Nuan Pavilion and Baolefang, many things were handed over to Wang Baole.

Wang Baole seems to have become the third person in Fangfu, and his status has also risen, so he is naturally extremely happy.

Fang Xiu walked out of Baolefang and walked towards Fang Xiu Academy of Arts and Sciences, which was only separated by a wall.

At this moment, it was almost dusk.

There was the sound of reading loudly in the academy.

Listening to the sound of reading, Fang Xiu looked at the four characters of Liberal Arts Academy dancing in dragons, phoenixes and phoenixes. Facing the rays of the sun, Fang Xiu always felt that he saw hope for the future.

He is actually not a hypocritical person.

But it feels so real.

Fang Xiu shook his head, not thinking about these messy things, and walked straight into the room.

Inside the house, more than a dozen children were reading a book word by word following the gentleman.

Most of these children are children from ordinary families. Before coming to the academy, there were not many who could read, let alone read.

At this time, I just read books with my husband.

The teacher reads a sentence, and the children read another sentence.

After Fang Xiu entered the room, the sound of reading stopped abruptly.

Seeing Fang Xiu, the gentleman hurriedly put down the book in his hand, came in front of Fang Xiu, bowed and said: "Marquis Xin'an, you are here."

Fang Xiu actually didn't like these gentlemen who taught the Four Books and Five Classics.

But there is no good way.

What do scholars pay attention to?

He insisted on it, and was unwilling to ask for the money to be the storyteller.

Therefore, those who are willing to come are naturally more philistine.

Of course, in this liberal arts college, the Four Books and Five Classics are just supplementary basic courses, not the main point, so it's no big deal for these people to teach them.

Fang Xiu waved his hand and said casually, "Continue reading, don't worry about me."

"Yes, Marquis of Xin'an!"

The gentleman walked back to the stage, looked at the children, with a warm smile on his face, and said: "This one is the Marquis of Xin'an for you to study.

The food you eat, the books you read, and the money you spend with your parents all belong to Marquis Xin'an. "

When the children heard this, their eyes turned to Fang Xiu.

Fang Xiu frowned, thought for a while, and said, "The food you eat and your parents' money are all earned by you studying hard. Keep studying."