"Something else??"

Everyone was taken aback for a moment, and then Cao Song spoke first, asking:

"Does Your Majesty have any further instructions?"

"Hmm, it's nothing major, just some fun stuff, but I think the profits are quite considerable!"

"Oh? Entertainment? Revenue? I wonder what kind?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Song's eyes lit up, and he looked at Liu Hong expectantly.

"It's nothing much, like some martial arts schools, chess clubs, music societies... things like that!"

Liu Hong then recounted in detail to Cao Song and the others all the entertainment activities and business methods that he had previously discussed with Xi Zhicai.

"Excellent! What Your Majesty has said are all good things. Besides making money, many of these projects will surely bring numerous benefits to young people and ordinary citizens..."

The emperor couldn't help but admire Cao Song and others mentioned by the emperor.

Liu Hong smiled, then looked at Zhao Zhong and said with a laugh:

"Since everyone thinks it's feasible, then the Royal Trading Company should get things done as soon as possible and make sure these things are ready in the shortest possible time!"

Zhao Zhonggong said respectfully, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will have all these things ready within ten days!"

"Okay, that's good!"

Upon hearing Zhao Zhong's words, Liu Hong nodded, clearly very satisfied with Zhao Zhong's work in managing the Royal Trading Company.

Subsequently, Liu Hong, Cao Song, Lü Qiang, and others had a detailed discussion about the operation and profit model of these entertainment projects, as well as the organization of various competitions.

Finally, Yuan Feng couldn't help but speak up:

"Your Majesty, since these recreational activities can be used for competitions, I wonder if other activities could also be used? For example, arithmetic, writing, and memory skills? We could use these to select outstanding talents to fill positions in the engineering college!"

Liu Hong nodded, "Hmm~, Sikong's idea is great!! Using a competition to attract more people to participate! It can indeed effectively select more talent, this method is good!"

"However... I think that in addition to the above, we can also add running, throwing, and swimming, which can also be used for competitions!"

Liu Hong then added the competitive sports he had previously thought of, as these competitions are very helpful in improving the overall quality of the nation.

Yuan Feng nodded. "Your Majesty is right. This way, we can select some outstanding talents to fill positions in the army!"

Cao Song, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but brighten up. Hearing Liu Hong mention the competition events, he quickly realized the huge business opportunities involved.

Cao Song's eyes lit up as he said:

"Moreover, according to Your Majesty's idea, the people nowadays have no other entertainment. We can bring these competitions together and hold a grand event."

That will definitely attract a lot of people to watch, and we'll be able to make even more money from it!

"Uh... what the Grand Minister of Agriculture said is quite good too...!"

Liu Hong was taken aback. Upon hearing Cao Song's words, he couldn't help but think of the sports meets of later generations.

"The benefits of holding such an event are indeed very considerable, and it can also stimulate the surrounding economy. The advantages of holding such an event are truly significant!"

Thinking of the grand events and various benefits of the sports meets in later generations, a glint of light appeared in Liu Hong's eyes.

Yuan Feng, standing to the side, looked somewhat bewildered at the expressions of Liu Hong and Cao Song.

I was just trying to take the opportunity to select some suitable talents for the engineering college. How did it become a money-making opportunity for the emperor and the Grand Minister of Agriculture?

Ignoring Yuan Feng's stunned expression, Cao Song's face also lit up with excitement as he continued:

"Your Majesty is right, and it can even be held annually, which would be a long-term profitable venture!"

Liu Hong nodded, "Absolutely, so such an event is definitely worth holding!"

Having regained his senses, Yuan Feng looked at Liu Hong and asked in a low voice:

"Your Majesty, if such an event were to be held, the number of personnel, expenses, and various resources required would certainly be enormous."

Furthermore, many details require careful discussion. Do you think we should consult with the Grand Tutor and the others? Only with the support of the entire court can we move forward further!

"Yes! Sikong is right. This event is a major undertaking and certainly needs to be discussed carefully."

Liu Hong nodded, also thinking of the key issue: if they held the event rashly and lost money, it would be difficult to continue.

In short, no matter how good or positive something is, it ultimately comes down to whether it can bring benefits. If there are benefits, people will naturally support it. If there are no benefits or no benefits can be seen, then it can only be cut short with regret.

Thinking it over, Liu Hong couldn't help but sigh. However, he wasn't too worried about whether the sports meet could make money. Historically, as long as the event was managed properly, it wasn't difficult to make money from it.

Then Liu Hong turned to look at Jian Shuo, who was standing to the side.

"Jian Shuo!"

"Yes, sir!"

"Summon the Grand Tutor, Minister of Works, Grand Commandant, and Imperial Guard General to the palace for a meeting!"

"promise!!"

Soon, Chen Fan, Hu Guang, Li Ying, and Huangfu Gui arrived at Deyang Palace together.

Upon entering the hall and seeing Cao Song, Yuan Feng, and others sitting there, Chen Fan, Hu Guang, and the others couldn't help but show a strange expression on their faces.

"Your Majesty, we, your humble servants, pay our respects!"

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