Some might think that Chu Fan's treatment of Julu Academy, a highly respected Confucian academy on the Shengwu Continent, was too low. Regardless, Julu Academy held a high status among Confucian scholars, and the treatment offered by Wei State was indeed too low.

You should know that when Julu Academy opened in the Royal Royal Villa of Wei State, it directly took out 10 million taels of silver to apply for the Royal Royal Villa's Supreme Card. From the financial point of view, it can be seen that Julu Academy has a very strong foundation.

Having said that, a force that has existed for thousands of years, even if it is weakening, its foundation is beyond the imagination of ordinary people. After the headquarters of Julu Academy is moved to Wei State, it will bring countless benefits to Wei State.

Chu Fan only needed to think about these things to understand them, but when Chu Fan first answered, he only gave an offer that was not very favorable to Julu Academy. Julu Academy has always been a highly respected Confucian academy in Shengwu Continent and has a certain influence in Shengwu Continent.

However, Chu Fan only ranked Julu Academy's main campus on the same level as the middle schools in Wei's prefectures and counties, which was actually an insult to Julu Academy. Julu Academy had once held a high status in the Shengwu Continent, but after moving to Wei, it became a second-rate institution. This situation not only failed to convince the great Confucian scholars of Julu Academy, but even other Confucian disciples on Shengwu Continent would think that Wei had gone too far.

But have you ever thought that it was Julu Academy's own request to move its headquarters to Wei State? If Wei State directly offered extremely favorable conditions at this time, it would seem that Wei State was deliberately trying to please Julu Academy.

This might make some people in Julu Academy think that Wei State definitely needs Julu Academy, which would make them think that they can gain more say in Wei State, and even develop an arrogant mentality. At that time, it might be difficult for Wei State to manage Julu Academy.

After all, Julu Academy has always been highly respected by other countries on the Shengwu Continent. If Wei State gives it too high treatment from the beginning, they will think that Wei State also worships them like other countries on the Shengwu Continent. Instead, Julu Academy may mistakenly believe that its status is superior, which will affect Wei State's control over it.

Julu Academy's desire to relocate its headquarters to Wei was essentially a deal with the state. After Wei made its offer, Julu Academy could bargain. If the two sides couldn't reach an agreement, Julu Academy could choose not to relocate. If Julu Academy didn't agree to Wei's terms, Wei could also refuse to allow Julu Academy to relocate.

In this way, no matter what the final result is, both parties can maintain their respective dignity and interests, and avoid conflicts in future cooperation.

When Chu Zhenglin was discussing with Cheng Yao the details of Julu Academy opening a high school in Kaifeng City, a eunuch came to the restaurant.

When the eunuch informed the two of them in detail of the conditions proposed by Chu Fan, they both showed expressions of relief.

Although Cheng Yao verbally said that he was fully responsible for the relocation of the main campus of Julu Academy, he would not be able to explain to the great scholars of Julu Academy if Julu Academy could only become a second-rate academy in Wei after arriving in Wei.

Now that I have obtained the qualification to open a high school, I have given an explanation to the great scholars of Julu Academy. Although it cannot be compared with the five universities of Wei, it can at least save some reputation for Julu Academy.

Furthermore, His Majesty also granted Julu Academy the right to recruit students nationwide, and provided the same financial support as the five universities in Wei. This was a very generous offer. Considering that Wei had recently implemented educational reforms and no longer valued Confucianism, His Majesty was very kind in granting Julu Academy such authority.

Of course, Cheng Yao also knew that some great scholars in Julu Academy would definitely not accept such conditions. After all, they had been accustomed to the high status that had been praised by various countries. Now after moving to Wei, their identity and status would be greatly reduced. They would definitely resist the relocation of Julu Academy's headquarters to Wei.

For these pedantic people who couldn't see the situation clearly, Cheng Yao could only ask them to leave the main campus of Julu Academy. Whether they went to other branches of Julu Academy or directly left Julu Academy to go to other academies, Cheng Yao would not have any objection.

Cheng Yao said to Chu Zhenglin gratefully, "Thank you, Your Highness, for securing such excellent conditions for our Julu Academy. We will fully cooperate with Wei's policies and cultivate more talents for Wei."

Did Chu Zhenglin fight for Cheng Yao in this matter? Of course not. Chu Zhenglin just went to the Royal Bank to find someone to convey Cheng Yao's words. But Cheng Yao thanked Chu Zhenglin. Did he really think that Cheng Yao didn't know that Chu Zhenglin didn't contribute much to this matter?

There is a saying that a county magistrate is not as good as the current manager. The Royal Government Affairs Office of Wei State has enormous power. Appropriately currying favor with Chu Zhenglin can bring a lot of convenience to Julu Academy in some small aspects.

Chu Zhenglin smiled and said, "That's as it should be. Our Wei Kingdom also needs institutions like Julu Academy to cultivate more talents for us and jointly promote the cultural development of our Wei Kingdom. As long as Julu Academy can sincerely cooperate with our Wei Kingdom, our Wei Kingdom will certainly not treat Julu Academy unfairly."

Cheng Yao said, "Your Majesty has already granted Julu Academy so many privileges. Julu Academy has no further requests. So, Prince Chu Zhenglin, please tell us Wei's specific requirements for Julu Academy. If it is possible, Julu Academy will do its best to fulfill them."

Cheng Yao didn't guarantee he would fulfill Wei's demands. After all, this was a negotiation with an enemy state, and every step had to be done with caution. Both sides could negotiate in a friendly atmosphere, but they also had to remain vigilant to prevent the other side from making excessive demands that would put them in a passive position.

If he had said too much at the beginning, his power would likely be swallowed up by the other party, and then Julu Academy would really become a puppet of the Wei State.

Chu Zhenglin certainly heard the caution in Cheng Yao's words, but he didn't say much.

Chu Zhenglin said, "Actually, what the Wei Kingdom needs the Julu Academy to do is very simple. All we need is for the great scholars and students of the Julu Academy to open schools in the Wei Kingdom and teach the people of the Wei Kingdom."