Chapter 273: Book House

Su Xueyi listened to Shen Yueyao's words and smiled elegantly, "If Lin Ce and the others knew that you brought so many delicious foods, and that there were also portions for them, they would definitely be very happy."

"Ever since the last time they came to our house for dinner, they've been raving about it."

"Not only that, they've been praising the mosquito repellent sachets you gave them several times, saying they've been very helpful and haven't been bitten much."

"In the summer, the mosquito repellent incense sold on the market was not very effective. They were always bitten by mosquitoes in the middle of the night and when they were studying on weekdays."

"The mosquito repellent incense you gave me is really useful. It repels both mosquitoes and insects. At least I haven't been bitten by mosquitoes much so far."

Because the things Shen Yueyao gave were indeed good things, everyone was grateful for this kindness and treated him very well in the academy.

No matter what happens in the academy, he doesn't have to do anything, Lin Ce and the others will help him.

He knew that all this was caused by Yao Niang.

Because of Lin Ce and the others, he became more integrated into the provincial school.

The classmates are also good.

You know, when she was studying in college, Su Xueyi was used to reading and studying quietly and rarely communicated with her classmates.

If anything happens, he has to handle it himself.

It was also Yao Niang who invisibly helped him to build relationships with his classmates.

Su Xueyi also began to talk to Shen Yueyao in a gentle voice about her study life in the prefectural school.

"The environment of the prefectural school is much better than the college in town. The college has a place to eat. If you pay the fees, you can eat three meals a day at the college."

"The living conditions of the students at the prefectural school are much better than those at the town school. They are all scholars with good academic records and can only attend the prefectural school. They receive food from the government office every month, so they don't starve..."

"Some people have taken the provincial examination once or twice and have some experience with it. The academy will also arrange for them to share their experiences and details that need to be paid attention to with us, which is very helpful..."

"The teachers are all very knowledgeable. The prefectural academy also holds internal examinations. If you get first place in each exam, you will receive a reward of three taels of silver..."

"When I arrived, the academy was holding an exam. I took it, got first place, and received three taels of silver..."

"The prefectural academy also has its own library. We usually gather together to write articles and discuss them. Students from other places also submit articles to our library. The best articles will be posted on the bulletin board of the prefectural academy so that all classmates can see them and learn from the good articles and insights..."

After Su Xueyi's description, Shen Yueyao roughly understood that their place had a strong cultural atmosphere.

The learning atmosphere in the college is also very good.

When she heard about the library, Shen Yueyao's expression changed, and she asked with interest: "Is the library a library specially arranged by the academy?"

Su Xueyi shook her head and said, "It's a place created by the students themselves. They communicate and learn together. It's also a place for writing articles..."

"So how do you judge who writes the best articles?"

"There are ten talented people in the library who are responsible for reading articles every day, and the good ones will be posted."

Shen Yueyao asked curiously, "Isn't there a special newspaper in the library that everyone can read on paper?"

Su Xueyi felt very unfamiliar when she heard the word "newspaper".

"In Yao Niang's world, are there newspapers?"

"The articles here will only be posted on the bulletin board in the yard for everyone to see."

Shen Yueyao understood after listening to it, how could there be newspapers in this era.

Such bookstores look quite advanced, and they don't print articles in the same way as newspapers.

Let everyone have a copy to watch.

The reason why books are expensive in this era is that every book is hand-copied.

There was no such thing as printing.

If we had printing technology, we could make newspapers.

In fact, you can build a news network by making newspapers.

It can grasp the news and guide the direction of public opinion.

Shen Yueyao nodded and said, "Yes, there is a newspaper. Everyone writes a newspaper together..."

"It's just a piece of paper this big. You can write poems, articles, food, inspiring stories, draw pictures, or report on current events in prefectures, counties, and towns..."

"You can also set aside a space specifically for advertising. For example, if you open a shop and want to promote it to more people, you can buy an ad space in the newspaper to promote your shop..."

"But a newspaper like this would be best if it had a wide audience, with many readers, so that everyone could read every article and every story in the newspaper..."

Shen Yueyao explained the meaning of the newspaper as simply as possible.

Su Xueyi often heard Shen Yueyao talk about some strange things, about things in that world.

So now, Amelia Su can also understand what Shen Yueyao said.

He could imagine that if there really were newspapers, people would be able to learn about things more quickly and directly.

Su Xueyi understood that newspapers were definitely good things.

But it may not be possible to implement it now.

"Yao Niang, one day, we can try to start a newspaper."

Shen Yueyao nodded and said, “Well, when you pass the imperial examination and become an official, maybe we can do more.”

"But now, we can actually publish a college newspaper, but everyone is still studying for the imperial examinations, so we don't have much time to deal with the affairs of the library."

Shen Yueyao wanted to control the direction of public opinion.

She herself understands how powerful public opinion is.

However, even if a newspaper is published, not many people may read it.

But if it is drawn in the form of a comic, with both pictures and text, perhaps more people will read it.

Listening to Shen Yueyao's words, Su Xueyi said, "Okay."

Shen Yueyao said: "Don't feel pressured. It's just an exam, so just do your best."

"I have a lot of things I want to do. Even if you don't take the imperial examination or become an official, we can still do it in other ways. Don't worry."

"good."

Although Su Xueyi agreed, Su Xueyi understood that only if he stood in a high position could he give Yao Niang more protection and let Yao Niang do more of what she wanted to do.

You can do things that transcend this time and space.

Even if it caused a sensation, no one would dare to do anything to Yao Niang.

"Stop talking and eat a popsicle to cool down."

Su Xueyi nodded and said, "Okay."

While eating the popsicle, Su Xueyi's eyes lit up, "Did you make this yourself, Yao Niang?"

"Yes, these popsicles are not easy to store. If they were, we could make more."

"You don't know how popular popsicles are around our village. Lots of people buy them..."

"I plan to expand my lipstick workshop and also open a small popsicle workshop..."

"Oh, right, I drew the blueprints and asked Lin Hong to start building the commercial street. Once the commercial street is built, the planning and operation will be up and running soon..."

"Perhaps by the time you pass the imperial examination, our village's commercial street will have opened..."