As the reading progresses, one discovers that the young girl from the Qin family personally funded her education so that children in Jinxiu County below the junior high level could receive free education.

When the emperor even made it mandatory for his children to attend school, his calm expression was instantly replaced by shock and admiration.

His pupils dilated slightly, a strange light flashing in his eyes, and he involuntarily straightened his upper body.

The secret letter in his hand was unconsciously clenched tightly, and his knuckles turned slightly white from the force.

His gaze was fixed on the letter, studying it word by word and sentence by sentence, not missing a single detail.

It's as if these words are meant to reveal the inner world of the young girl from the Qin family.

After reading the letter, the Emperor remained silent for a long time, then slowly leaned back in his chair, tilted his head back slightly, closed his eyes, and gently rubbed his temples with his fingers.

After a long while, he slowly opened his eyes, his gaze still fixed on the letter, as if he was still savoring every word in it.

He then sat up straight and handed the letter to Qin Shouzhen and Su Jinyun, his expression filled with inquiry and anticipation, his eyes sparkling.

Inside the imperial study, sunlight streamed through the carved window lattices, casting dappled shadows on the floor.

Su Jinyun and Qin Shouzhen were originally discussing leisurely topics about escaping the summer heat with the Emperor, but they kept an eye on the Emperor's every move out of the corner of their eyes.

When they suddenly noticed that the emperor's expression had turned serious, and his previously relaxed brows had furrowed tightly, they were surprised.

When a fleeting, unfathomable worry flashed in their deep eyes, their hearts leaped into their throats.

Su Jinyun subconsciously sat up straight, her fingers, which had been resting on the armrest of the chair, unconsciously tightened around the hem of her clothes.

Her fingertips turned slightly white from the pressure, and her gaze was fixed on the Emperor, trying to catch a clue from his expression.

Qin Shouzhen leaned forward slightly, his whole body resembling a fully drawn bow, ready to deal with any possible crisis.

His face was full of concern and worry, and even his forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat.

Throughout their political careers, they have witnessed countless upheavals in the court, but the tension they feel now is no less than that of facing a severe political crisis.

They all secretly wondered what earth-shattering event could have caused this emperor, who had weathered many storms and remained unmoved even in the face of a collapsing mountain, to show such a solemn expression.

In their understanding, it was only when the border situation was urgent and the enemy was pressing in that it was a major disaster in the country that caused great suffering to the people; otherwise, it would be difficult to move the emperor so much.

With trepidation, they received the letter from the emperor.

As their gazes slowly moved across the letter, line after line of text came into view, and their pupils dilated instantly, as if they were witnessing something incredible.

Their mouths were slightly open, and the expressions on their faces changed from initial confusion to shock, and finally to disbelief.

They stood there, frozen in place, as if under a spell, speechless for a long time.

Who would have thought that Qin Qianluo, who was usually quirky and mischievous, always darting around the capital like a lively little deer, would be like this?

They actually made such a groundbreaking move—establishing colleges on a large scale.

Qin Shouzhen's hands trembled slightly uncontrollably as he unfolded and closed the letter, each movement revealing the turmoil in his heart.

His gaze was fixed on the contents of the letter, as if he wanted to etch those words into his heart.

The simple phrase "enlighten the people" was like a bombshell, stirring up a thousand waves in his mind.

He knew that once this move was implemented, the delicate balance between the various forces in the court would be completely broken.

The channels for knowledge dissemination and talent promotion, which were originally controlled by aristocratic families, will face unprecedented challenges.

Those scions of aristocratic families, relying on their family's collection of books and connections, had a smooth career path, while children from ordinary families rarely had a chance to rise in the ranks.

However, he had to admit that, in the long run, the benefits were immeasurable.

Over the years, Luo'er has been like a lucky star to Tianxuan, constantly bringing out novel items and advanced ideas, injecting a continuous stream of power into Tianxuan's development.

From improved farming tools to innovative business models and advanced medical technology, each of these has contributed to the rapid growth of Tianxuan's national strength.

However, with the acceleration of development, the problem of talent shortage has become increasingly prominent.

In the imperial court, there is a shortage of capable personnel, and many important positions are struggling to function due to a lack of suitable candidates.

New policies are difficult to implement, new technologies are difficult to popularize, and the shortage of talent has become a huge obstacle to Tianxuan's further prosperity.

At this time, Luo'er's plan to establish an academy was undoubtedly like a ray of dawn, illuminating the long road of talent cultivation in Tianxuan.

Looking at those aristocratic families, for a long time, they have firmly controlled the channels of knowledge dissemination by virtue of their vast collections of books.

They held tightly to the opportunities to learn to read and write and to pursue official positions, thereby consolidating their status and power.

They built an invisible wall, keeping ordinary people out of the door to knowledge.

But now, in front of Luo'er, these advantages have vanished.

She not only possessed all the books in the family's collection, but also, through unique resources and channels, mastered a great deal of more comprehensive and advanced knowledge.

Over the years, the aristocratic families have been unwilling to lose their former advantages and have repeatedly tried to threaten Luo'er in an attempt to regain their dominance in the field of knowledge.

They impeached her in court, spread rumors among the people, and even secretly sent people to sabotage her plans.

Fortunately, Luo'er was granted the title of a king of a different surname, and was protected by the mysterious and unpredictable system Feng Qingyun, which repeatedly deterred those with ill intentions.

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