Inside the Yuan residence's study, the two did not rush to discuss the memorial to the emperor, but instead had a detailed exchange on the future development of the three academies.

The two were almost in complete agreement. They believed that talent was the most crucial element for the rapid development of the three colleges, in addition to absorbing and recruiting the talent that could be utilized at present.

The most important thing is to establish a comprehensive training system. As for how to train people? In addition to providing professional training and lectures, the most important thing is to have something that attracts people.

Studying may not change your destiny, but it will definitely give you a chance to succeed. Whether you can seize that opportunity is up to you.

Cao Song pondered for a moment and said, "Minister, although His Majesty issued an edict in the court to improve the treatment of students in the three academies, I still feel that the attraction is far from enough, and it is simply not enough to make students from all over the country flock to them!"

Yuan Feng nodded in agreement, "What the Grand Minister of Agriculture said is true. In the present Han Dynasty, most of the students who can afford to study are not from poor families, and they don't care much about preferential treatment."

"Yes! Studying and becoming an official is what most people pursue! Even if we can use the assessment to replenish some manpower right now, it is far from enough. Without enough appeal, we cannot continuously attract new students. Sooner or later, these three academies will also face a shortage of qualified personnel!"

At this point, Cao Song couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, while Yuan Feng opposite him also frowned.

After a moment's thought, Yuan Feng looked up at Cao Song and said, "Perhaps the only feasible solution right now is that one!"

Cao Song nodded and said softly, "That's right, there's no better way than to become an official!"

For a moment, Yuan Feng fell silent, carefully weighing the pros and cons.

Then Yuan Feng sighed slightly and said in a deep voice, "That's true, but for those who are only interested in becoming officials, I'm afraid they won't put too much energy into it!"

Cao Song smiled and said, "Hehe~ Sikong is overthinking it. Even if, as Sikong said, they won't put too much effort into studying, it will still attract a lot of students to study, won't it?"

During this process, some people who truly love this field will be selected, such as the several PhDs from the medical school and people like Mo Yanghou. These are the talents we need most; after all, elite talent is what we need most!

Yuan Feng glanced at Cao Song in surprise. He hadn't expected Cao Song to have such a long-term vision, and his way of thinking was becoming more and more like the current emperor.

It seems that after a long period of contact with the emperor, Cao Song's thinking has undergone a subtle change under the emperor's influence.

No wonder Cao Song received such favor from the emperor; this seems to be the main reason, since there aren't many people who can agree with the emperor's thinking.

At this moment, Yuan Feng couldn't help but feel a little envious of Cao Song.

Then Yuan Feng said slowly, "What the Grand Minister of Agriculture said makes sense! As for the specifics of how to proceed, we should consult His Majesty!"

Cao Song smiled and looked at Yuan Feng, "Then why don't we write this matter down in a memorial and submit it together?"

"good!!"

Seeing Cao Song's expression, Yuan Feng finally made up his mind, nodded, and agreed to jointly submit a memorial with Cao Song.

Seeing that Yuan Feng agreed so readily to co-sign the memorial with him, Cao Song glanced at him with surprise. It seemed that Yuan Feng was also a smart man who could see the big picture.

There are many ways for aristocratic families to grow stronger and continue their lineage, but many people always fixate on power and choose to confront the imperial authority head-on. Even if the entire class wins, there will always be some unlucky individuals who disappear in the struggle.

The Yuan brothers, however, saw things very clearly. There were so many ways for the family to continue and develop, so why choose a dangerous one?

Isn't it good to be like the Confucius family?

At this moment, Yuan Feng and Cao Song exchanged a smile.

A short while later, a knock sounded at the door, and then the steward of the Yuan family brought in two cups of tea and placed them in front of the two men.

"Brother Ju Gao, please use it!"

Yuan Feng picked up his teacup, gesturing for Cao Song to drink.

"Thank you very much, Brother Zhou Yang!"

Cao Song smiled slightly, picked up the teacup, and frowned when he saw the oily and murky tea inside. He immediately lost interest in drinking it.

Cao Song gently sniffed the tea soup, which was filled with various aromas, smiled and shook his head, then put the cup of tea back. To outsiders, this action was obviously very impolite.

"Brother Ju Gao, are you dissatisfied with this tea?"

Seeing Cao Song's appearance, Yuan Feng was somewhat puzzled. He didn't care much about Cao Song's rude behavior, but simply assumed that Cao Song didn't like his hospitality.

Cao Song laughed and said, "Hehe~ No, I can tell that Brother Zhou Yang added a lot of seasonings to this tea to entertain me. I am very grateful for Brother Zhou Yang's hospitality!"

"Then why?"

Yuan Feng looked at Cao Song with some doubt.

"It's nothing, it's just that ever since I tasted the fragrant tea bestowed by His Majesty, I can't stand drinking this kind of random stuff!"

"Fragrant tea? What is that?" Yuan Feng asked with a face full of curiosity.

"This fragrant tea is made by His Majesty using tea leaves and a special process, then brewing it with boiling water. Its taste is incredibly fragrant and leaves a lingering aftertaste!"

Cao Song then recounted the story of the fragrant tea and its exquisite flavor to Yuan Feng in detail, all the while displaying an expression of enjoyment and reminiscence.

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