Cheng Yao's words touched Chu Zhenglin, who then said, "It seems that Master Cheng has made sufficient preparations for relocating the headquarters of Julu Academy to the State of Wei. Otherwise, he wouldn't have planned so many details and thorough matters in advance."

Cheng Yao smiled and replied, "Since we've made up our minds, we must be fully prepared. The future of Julu Academy is at stake, so we can't afford to make even the slightest mistake."

Chu Zhenglin simply smiled at Cheng Yao's response, but a sense of vigilance welled up in his heart. What could have happened to force Julu Academy to make such a large-scale relocation decision? Could it be that some unknown event had occurred on the Shengwu Continent?

But now is not the time to talk about these things. All I need to do now is to do the follow-up coordination work of relocating the main campus of Julu Academy to Wei State.

Chu Zhenglin asked, "Does Cheng Daru have any other needs? If not, I would like to mention the needs of our Wei State."

Cheng Yao thought for a moment and said, "Cheng Mou has a small request in his heart. I wonder if Your Majesty can agree to it."

Chu Zhenglin said, "Master Cheng, please feel free to raise any requests you have. If they are reasonable, the State of Wei will do its best to meet them."

Cheng Yao said, "Your Majesty has allowed our Julu Academy to open middle schools in the prefectures and counties of Wei, but the main campus of Julu Academy still needs a separate name to highlight its status and influence in Confucianism. Therefore, I hope that after our main campus of Julu Academy is established in Kaifeng City, it can be certified by the court as a high school. In this way, even if it does not have the privileges of Wei University, it can distinguish the students of Julu Academy from those of prefecture and county middle schools, highlighting its academic status."

Chu Zhenglin felt Cheng Yao's request was reasonable. If Julu Academy's main campus were on par with the middle schools run by the prefectures and counties of Wei, then Julu Academy would lose its original academic prestige and unique status on the Shengwu Continent, which would be extremely detrimental to its long-term development. It would also likely lead to resentment among the great scholars of Julu Academy, who would believe that Wei was not paying enough attention to them. This would not only affect cooperation between the two sides, but might also force them to leave Wei and seek refuge in other countries.

However, regarding the reform of the college system, I do not have enough authority to make the final decision. Although His Majesty has given me full authority to handle the relocation of the academy, it is still appropriate for me to ask His Majesty for his opinion on issues concerning the college system.

Chu Zhenglin said, "Regarding this condition, I dare not give a direct answer. I need to consult His Majesty before I can give you a reply."

Cheng Yao expressed his understanding of Chu Zhenglin's attitude. He also knew that His Majesty had always attached great importance to the educational reform of Wei State. The fact that the Emperor of Wei, who never attended court to handle state affairs, personally inspected the five universities built in Wei State and personally wrote the names and mottos of the five universities showed how much he valued education.

But there is one thing worth worrying about. Sending someone to the palace to convey the message at this time may cause dissatisfaction from Emperor Wei.

Cheng Yao said, "Isn't it inconvenient for Your Majesty to send someone to the palace at this time? Why don't we consult His Majesty tomorrow and discuss this matter again?"

Chu Zhenglin said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, Mr. Cheng. I have a way to ensure His Majesty doesn't resent the messenger. Please wait here for a moment. I will send someone to the palace to convey this matter to His Majesty and inquire about His Majesty's opinion on Julu Academy's desire to be recognized as a high school by the imperial court after its establishment. I believe His Majesty will understand the importance I attach to this matter and will give you a reply as soon as possible."

After Chu Zhenglin finished speaking, he left the restaurant and went directly to the Royal Bank.

Watching Chu Zhenglin leaving, Cheng Yao thought that Chu Zhenglin would go to the palace in person to ask for instructions from His Majesty the Emperor Wei. After all, as the brother of the current His Majesty the Emperor Wei, Chu Zhenglin would definitely not be blamed by the Emperor Wei for entering the palace and disturbing His Majesty the Emperor's rest at this time.

However, not long after, Chu Zhenglin returned to the restaurant. Cheng Yao was very confused when he saw Chu Zhenglin returning in such a short time.

Cheng Yao asked directly, "Didn't the prince go to the palace to ask His Majesty's opinion? Why did he return so quickly?"

Chu Zhenglin knew Cheng Yao would overthink things before he left, so he wasn't surprised by Cheng Yao's question. He smiled and explained, "I just said I was going to find someone to pass on the message, but I didn't say I was going to the palace."

Cheng Yao realized that he was overthinking it and asked, "Who did the prince ask to enter the palace to report this matter? Could it be someone from the royal family in Yuya Villa?"

Chu Zhenglin smiled mysteriously and said softly, "I hope that Mr. Cheng will forgive me for not being able to answer this question. Mr. Cheng just needs to know that someone has entered the palace to convey this matter."

Seeing that Chu Zhenglin refused to answer this question, Cheng Yao did not ask any more questions. After all, Royal Yuya Villa was the property of His Majesty Emperor Wei, so it was reasonable that there were some secrets in it.

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Chu Fan, who was practicing the Jade Girl Heart Sutra with Mu Xi and other women in the palace, was also very surprised when he saw the woman entering the palace at dusk.

Chu Fan asked, "Why did you come out of the Royal Yuya Villa?"

The woman replied, "Prince Chu Zhenglin has a matter that requires your Majesty's personal decision, so he asked me to come to the palace to ask your Majesty's opinion."

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