Reborn as a bride, pretending to be virtuous, the prince held his waist and regretted

In the evening, Zhou Jin came to his father's study.

Changning Marquis Zhou Ze asked, "What did you say to Xie Jin?"

Zhou Jin replied: "I didn't say anything. I just told him that it was a bit rash to do this. He said that he was sidelined in the Imperial Guards and couldn't stay there. He wanted to go out and make achievements. But judging from your majesty's behavior, if you find out that Xie Jin has no major problems, you should agree."

Changning Marquis Zhou Ze nodded, "You guessed right, I did agree."

Zhou Jin smiled and said, "I hope he can concentrate on his studies and not act on impulse."

"Haha, it's easy to change a country but hard to change one's nature. How can a person easily change his disposition?" Marquis Changning smiled. "For a person who is eager to make achievements, he will try every means to stand out. How can he stand out? Of course, he can lead troops to fight."

Zhou Jin was startled. "Father, you and Xiling have the same opinion of Xie Jin. He is a restless person and may not be able to learn with an open mind."

Marquis Changning smiled. "This is called great minds think alike. You should learn more with an open mind and take this as a warning. Everyone who can achieve success in his or her position has his or her own strengths."

Zhou Jin nodded, "Father taught me that. Also, Xiling and I were talking about the collection of books at home. Xiling has a good idea. Do you want to tell father about it?"

Marquis Changning raised his eyebrows, "What's a good idea?"

Zhou Jin smiled and told Gu Xiling about the establishment of the reading building today. "Father, Xiling and I are still young, and there are some things we haven't thought of yet. I would like to ask for your advice. Is this feasible?"

Marquis Changning stroked his beautiful beard, listened carefully to Zhou Jin's story, and quickly extracted key information from his words.

His eyes lit up and his expression was relieved. He no longer had to worry about the future of Changning Marquis' Mansion.

"Jin'er, you and Xiling have a great idea. His Majesty will definitely be happy with this matter. He should let the Crown Prince supervise it and help him win over students from all over the world. Regardless of whether these students can pass the exam or not, they will all be grateful for the Crown Prince's kindness."

"Not only that, there is a deeper meaning here. In the previous dynasty, the aristocratic families almost monopolized the official career, and it was too difficult for ordinary people to study. At that time, Taizu vigorously developed county schools, vigorously developed the imperial examinations, and implemented the system of anonymous examinations. Although it was effective, now less than 20% of the poor children in the court are not as in the previous dynasty, almost none."

"What prevents poor people from entering society is not only money, but also their vision of the world. Books are the most labor-saving and convenient way. When scholars come to take the exam, poor children can copy books in exchange for remuneration to meet their temporary needs, and at the same time, they can also help these scholars gain knowledge, killing two birds with one stone."

"As for those children of aristocratic families and wealthy families, they will not work so hard to copy, nor will they take advantage of these. This matter is a great thing for the court. When you have time, write a memorial about this matter and present it to His Majesty."

Zhou Jin shook his head, "Father, you should present it to His Majesty. I have another idea that I want to present to His Majesty."

Marquis Changning was stunned. "What do you want to write to His Majesty? Can you tell me?"

"Of course I can tell you. I would like to ask my father for some guidance." Zhou Jin said with a smile, "Farming is very important to our Kangguo. If an official doesn't know about farming, how can he understand farming when he becomes an official in a local area? Don't you know how to encourage people to learn farming?"

Marquis Changning was surprised, "You want to include agronomy in the imperial examination."

Zhou Jin nodded, "In fact, I think it's not just agriculture, but also mathematics that should be included. After all, when dealing with government affairs, it's not about who wrote the article or how brilliant it is, but also about how to handle government affairs and general affairs."

"You can't be an official outside and leave all matters to the advisors and officials below. Wouldn't you be fooled and not know it?"

Changning Marquis Zhou Ze pondered for a moment, thought about it, and said: "You did learn mathematics in the past, but it was indeed not much. Like normal scholars, there are few who do not learn mathematics, but there are not many who learn it in depth."

"The imperial examination is a big deal, and you can't just submit a memorial to solve it. Aren't you afraid of offending people?"

Zhou Jin smiled, "What's there to be afraid of? I'll start with agronomy. The county magistrate can't be lazy and ignorant of grains, right? Besides, when using agronomy, you always have to know how to calculate the size of the area, weight, and water conservancy issues, and you also have to calculate them. The two can be combined."

Marquis Changning did not say that this was a bad idea, but he had a concern, "Son, you know that Kangguo is vast and rich in products. The crops grown in the north are unknown to people in the south. People in the west have never seen crops grown in the east. If only northern crops are listed on the test paper, people in other places will not know about them and will not be able to cook them. It will be unfair to students in other places."

Zhou Jin smiled proudly when he heard this, "This depends on our Agricultural Department. We can compile an agricultural book, write down the main crops from all over the world, and how to fertilize, how to plant, and how to deal with pests and diseases. All students who want to take the agricultural science exam must learn it."

"Anyway, only the successful candidates will take the Jinshi exam, so buying a book won't be a problem for them. Even if they don't buy one, they can still go to the county school to copy it."

Marquis Changning was surprised. "Your idea is good. These officials will serve in many places. After learning these, they can at least know something about the local conditions. But we can't rush into it. After all, there is still a year and a half to go. It's too hasty."

"You can build a reading hall next spring and let students copy this book. You can sell it or give some of it away. When the next imperial examination comes, add the examination on agricultural mathematics. This way, you will be more prepared and students won't have too many complaints."

Zhou Jin's eyes lit up when he heard this. "Father, you are really thoughtful. We really can't rush this matter. But we must be fully prepared before we proceed."

Marquis Changning praised, "Jin'er, you have made great progress. I was worried about you before because you were too arrogant and too stubborn. But now I am really relieved. Even if I hand over the entire Marquisate to you now, I can rest assured."

Zhou Jin was quite proud when he heard his father's praise, but he remained calm on the surface. "Thank you for your praise, father. I will continue to learn with an open mind and hope to receive your guidance. Besides, father is still in his prime, and the Marquis' Mansion still needs your support. I can still be lazy."

"You little brat." Marquis Changning scolded with a smile, "Well, if you have nothing to do, go back and accompany your wife. You are newly married, so spend time with Xiling. I should also go back to accompany your mother. She is pregnant and her temperament is very different from before. Whenever she is unhappy, she will scold me."

"My son, remember this. A man can do anything wrong, but he cannot have an affair with another woman. Otherwise, he will be criticized for his whole life, and he won't be able to refute it. I am your lesson. Be careful, be careful."

After saying this, Marquis Changning blew out the candle and locked the study.

He was in a hurry to go back to be with his pregnant wife. Although his wife kept nagging him, it was better than before when she was like wearing a mask, being cold and ignoring him.