Li Er smiled, looked at Zhuang Zhou and said seriously:

"It seems you have a brilliant idea again. Tell me about it."

Zhuang Zhou said modestly:

"It's not a brilliant idea, just an idea."

Then he said:

"During the exam period, students eat and live in the dormitories, and even have to bring their own food and candlesticks.

I saw that many students couldn't even afford bread and could only drink some porridge in their dormitories.

I wondered if the imperial court could allocate a sum of money specifically for the students’ food and drink during the exam period.

Even if they only gave out two cakes, it was enough to show the court's care for the students."

After Zhuang Zhou finished speaking, Li Er frowned and was silent for a while before saying:

"That's a great idea of ​​yours!"

Actually, this is just a small expense.

The value that can be realized is not small.

Li Er has always attached great importance to talent selection.

Zhuang Zhou's words undoubtedly made him approve.

"Anything else?"

Zhuang Zhou hummed, and then said:

"The Imperial Examination Hall was locked at night, so the examinees could only sleep in their dormitories.

I have seen that the length and width of a cell are only about one meter.

Candidates have to take exams, eat and drink, and sleep and rest in it at night.

It's a bit congested indeed.

I thought that the lower and upper number plates could be made into a set of movable tables and chairs."

This is unheard of.

Li Er was confused:

“How do you make a set of movable tables and chairs?”

Zhuang Zhou continued:

"That is, make the number plate at the bottom into a stool so that students can sit and take exams during the day.

The number plate on top is placed outside and is used as a table.

At night, candidates can take down the number plate above and combine it with the stool to form a bed board.

This way, students can lie down and rest on it at night."

The more Li Er listened, the brighter his eyes became. He didn't expect that Zhuang Zhou could come up with such a method to improve the examination environment for the candidates.

Although it is a very small act, it is a great benefit.

He nodded and praised:

"Zhuang Zhou, your idea is excellent and very practical.

This will not only allow students to rest well at night, but also allow them to better demonstrate their abilities."

Zhuang Zhou smiled modestly and continued:

"This is just my idea. Your Majesty and the other adults need to discuss and decide together."

Li Er nodded, and after a moment's silence, he said:

"Okay, I'll have the Ministry of Rites discuss this matter and implement it as soon as possible."

Zhuang Zhou couldn't help but feel happy when he heard this, and said with a bow:

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Li Er waved his hand and said with a pleased smile:

"If you want to thank me, it's me who should thank you!"

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