Sun Jijiu was so confused that he completely regretted why he came here today and why he asked so many students to come with him.
Just now, he clearly saw that the students who should have belonged to their Imperial College had already started talking about the good things about the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Later, I saw this group of candidates changing into the uniforms of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The scene was really like a Minotaur committing a crime.
What Sun Jijiu couldn't stand the most was that those clothes looked pretty damn good on the examinees! At least they looked much better than the long gowns issued by the Imperial College. How could this be justified?
Sun Jijiu's face was pale. He felt that he was already overwhelmed. You know, he hadn't even met Lu Chen yet.
At this time, Director Cao of Chongwenguan came over and whispered, "Do you understand?"
Facing his old enemy's question, Sun Jijiu's mouth twitched twice and said, "Understand what?"
"Don't you understand? The Chinese Academy of Sciences is using all these tactics to win people's hearts! But it doesn't matter. If they can do it, we can do it too. This school uniform concept is very good. I plan to make one when I get back!"
Sun Jijiu's eyes lit up and he thought to himself, "Yes! Why didn't I think of that?"
If Lu Chen can do it, why can't we at the Imperial College do it? It's not that difficult, we can just copy it.
Although the Imperial College is not wealthy enough to provide so many clothes to everyone, it is still possible to give each person one or two more pieces.
From then on, a rule was issued that no student in the Imperial College was allowed to wear clothes from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and if they had to wear clothes, they could only wear clothes from the Imperial College.
Thinking of this, Sun Jijiu felt much better.
He resumed his previous elegant demeanor and even urged his disciples, "Hurry up and change your clothes. After you're done, let's go in and take a look at the examination room."
The disciples gladly accepted the order, and soon a group of students in the uniforms of the Chinese Academy of Sciences appeared.
Even Sun Jijiu had to admit that it looked much more pleasing to the eye this way.
After everyone changed their clothes, Li Xiang led the way and said, "Today is just a simulation. When you change your clothes during the exam, there will be people checking them. I hope you don't mind."
Everyone shook their heads and thought, what's there to worry about?
You have to know that before they entered the examination room, they not only had to strip themselves naked, but also had to be touched all over by the soldiers who were checking them. Some people even had their anus touched.
Lu Chen has always felt that the reason why the civil officials of Da Qi had opinions about the military generals was probably because of this.
Compared to being stripped naked and molested during the inspection, just asking them to change clothes in front of you is already very accommodating.
In this way, a group of people, led by Li Xiang and others, entered the classrooms one by one.
Looking at the bright and clean classroom, many people were slightly dazed.
Only after entering the classroom can you see how great the benefits of using glass to seal windows are.
It was morning and the sun was shining brightly. The light shone through the glass, making the entire classroom unusually bright.
Some people couldn't help but imagine what a wonderful experience it would be if they could study in such a classroom every day.
Even many lecturers nodded in agreement. Not to mention the examinees, even the teachers would feel happy if they could give lectures in such a classroom.
Sun Jijiu had to admit that the lighting in these classrooms was really good, but his attention was quickly drawn to a blackboard at the front of the classroom.
Sun Jijiu pointed at the blackboard in front of him and asked, "What is this? And what is it for?"
"This thing is called a blackboard, and it's used for writing." Li Xiang stepped forward and picked up a piece of chalk. "Master felt that the sandbox you gentlemen usually use is not intuitive enough, so he invented this thing."
As she spoke, Li Xiang wrote a few large characters in a flamboyant style on the blackboard with the chalk in her hand, which were "Heaven moves forward, and a gentleman strives for self-improvement!"
Looking at these words, the students' eyes lit up. It wasn't because Li Xiang's calligraphy was so beautiful, but because the blackboard in front of them was truly a sacred object for teaching!
On weekdays, they use a sandbox, which can only be placed flat on the table. If students want to see it, they have to gather around it. Moreover, most of the writing objects are tree branches, which cannot well demonstrate their calligraphy skills.
But the blackboard in front of them is different. Students no longer need to gather around it, and they can show off their skills freely.
At that moment, Sun Jijiu and Director Cao both realized the value of this thing, so they immediately grabbed Li Xiang and said, "Little Prince, is this for sale?"
Li Xiang chuckled and said, "Of course. I don't think our Chinese Academy of Sciences is a place that would cherish things. Besides, they are just some blackboards. I studied at the Imperial College and the Hongwen Academy. I'll have some sent over later."
Upon hearing this, both Sun Jijiu and Director Cao felt very relieved.
Look, this is the result of reading the books of sages. The little prince now has such a character and bearing, and my Confucianism has made an indelible contribution!
But if Sun Jijiu and Director Cao knew what Li Xiang was thinking at this moment, they would not be so relieved.
Li Xiang only said she would give a blackboard, but she didn't say she would give chalk!
Besides, chalk is a consumable after all. If he is held responsible for even this thing, that would be too much.
As for chalk, it's just ten cents a box for white ones and twenty cents a box for colored ones. The Imperial College and the Hongwenguan should be able to afford this amount of money.
As for the fact that the increase in quantity will also be a considerable expense, that is not something Li Xiang needs to consider. Can't you spend less?
"Our Chinese Academy of Sciences is just starting out. Although there are many profitable projects, there are even more expensive ones. As my disciple, you must learn how to make a living. Do you know what it means to make a living? It means increasing income and reducing expenditure."
At this moment, Li Xiang remembered his master's earnest teachings and felt that his master was right.
My father was extravagant in the past, which led to the empty treasury now. I must learn from this.
As for making money from the Hongwenguan and the Imperial College, how can it be called making money when it comes to the work of scholars?
Just as Li Xiang was calculating how much profit the chalk sales would bring him in a year, someone suddenly asked, "Your Highness, are we all going to take the exam in this classroom?"
"Yeah, what's the problem?"
Is there a problem? Of course there is!
One of the candidates said a little excitedly, "But the exam lasts three days, right? How are we going to eat, drink, defecate and urinate during these three days?"
"Haha, since this is a new exam format, the exam time will naturally have to be changed. The Economics and Policy Essays will be separated, with each exam taking half a day. As for food and accommodation, my junior brother Fan Zeng will take everyone to visit the cafeteria later."
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole classroom exploded!
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