Chapter 513 Become the person you want to be
Su Ying asked the Minister of Revenue to send the information of the teachers he had found.
The information contains detailed background information of these teachers.
Su Ying looked around and found that they were all teachers with some reputation in Beijing.
"Are they all old scholars?" Su Ying pushed the list in front of Xiao Jin and asked.
The list had been delivered to Xiao Jin before, and he nodded before bringing it to Su Ying.
"It's hard to say, but there are benefits to asking them." This will also let people know how much Su Ying values this matter, otherwise these people would not be asked to give lectures.
"Anyway, at the beginning, it's just literacy. Once those children have a basic understanding, it won't be too late to change to a more suitable teacher."
Su Ying nodded. This was all she could do for now.
"Would you like me to accompany you tomorrow?"
Su Ying pulled the quilt on her body and slowly closed her eyes. "What are you going to do? It's not a big deal. Just showing up is enough for me."
She knew that Xiao Jin wanted to go and calm her down, but there was no need. It was enough for her to show up.
"Okay." Xiao Jin hugged her from behind, and in just a moment, they both fell asleep.
The academy held its opening ceremony today, and Su Ying got up early with Xiao Jin.
Xiao Jin glanced at the still slightly dark sky outside and said softly, "No need to be so early."
Su Ying stretched and said, "I went to bed early last night, so I feel energetic now."
Zhang Shuming had already put on the dragon robe for Xiao Jin.
He waved his hand to let the eunuchs serving him leave, then he personally took the phoenix robe from Zhang Shuming's hand and walked to the bed.
"Then get up and get dressed."
Su Ying reached out to take it, but Xiao Jin dodged it and said, "I'll do it."
Su Ying did not refuse. Who would refuse the personal service of a king?
Su Ying didn't want to wear something too complicated, so she asked Bai Shuang to prepare the lightest phoenix robe for her. Wearing it not only showed off her noble status, but also made her more comfortable.
Xiao Jin lowered his eyes and tied her belt, then bent his head and kissed her forehead, "So beautiful."
Su Ying raised her eyebrows, "You have good taste."
Xiao Jin did not let go, but waited for Su Ying to kiss him back before he let Bai Shuang and the others in.
Su Ying laughed and scolded him, calling him childish.
"Your Majesty, it's almost time." Zhang Shuming reminded outside the door.
Su Ying pushed him and said, "Go ahead, don't waste time. I don't want to become a witch who seduces the monarch into not attending court early."
Xiao Jin squeezed her hand happily, "Okay."
Bai Shuang looked at Xiao Jin's departing back and smiled secretly, "The Emperor really can't leave the Empress for even a moment."
Su Ying shrugged helplessly, "Charm of personality."
The opening ceremony of the academy was scheduled for the end of the morning hour, and by the time Su Ying had breakfast and arrived there, it was almost time.
"My lady, you are here."
Zhou Xiangrong was appointed as the supervisor here and was also the person in charge of today's opening ceremony of the academy.
Knowing that Su Ying had arrived, he immediately came out to greet her.
"Get up, are all matters ready?"
"Your Majesty, everything has been arranged. We are just waiting for you to come."
"Okay, let's go."
"yes."
There is a large grassland behind the academy, which was previously overgrown with weeds. Su Ying thought this grassland was very good, so she had it cleared and made into a playground, so that students would have a space to move around during breaks.
Now, all the teachers, students and some relevant leaders of the academy are waiting for Su Ying's arrival on the playground.
"The Queen has arrived."
As the singing sounded, Su Ying strode onto the stage of the playground.
"Greetings to Her Majesty the Queen."
Su Ying stood on the stage, her eyes scanning the people below one by one.
"No need to be polite, everyone, please stand up."
"Thank you, my lady."
Su Ying coughed lightly, then took out the speech Xiao Jin had written for her and started reading it in a serious manner.
After Su Ying deleted and revised the content, it was not long. It basically told them to study hard and not worry about other things.
After Su Ying finished speaking, she asked the teachers to introduce themselves one by one so that the students could get to know them.
After one round, it was almost noon.
"Empress, do you want to rest here or go back to the palace?" Zhou Qing came to Su Ying and asked softly.
Su Ying looked at the sun. It would be afternoon if she went back. "Have dinner with them in the hall before going back."
"Yes, I will ask the cook to prepare it right away."
"No, I'll eat whatever they eat. There's no need to prepare anything else."
"yes."
After the students dispersed, they were led by the teachers in charge back to the classroom to get their books, and then went to the back dormitory to get their bowls and chopsticks to prepare for dinner.
Su Ying stood in the corridor of the hall, looking at the students with immature faces but full of youthfulness, and nodded with satisfaction.
The children recruited, aged five to eight, were placed in preschool classes, where they mainly learned to read and do introductory courses.
The older ones are between eight and twelve years old. In addition to learning to read and write, they can also choose some survival skills courses according to their preferences. After completing the courses, they can use the skills to make a living when they go out.
The oldest group of students are between twelve and twenty years old, but the oldest in this group is only fifteen years old. We cannot recruit students older than that. The main reason is that most of those over this age are married, and their husbands' families are unwilling to let them show themselves in public, as they still have to take care of their families and young children.
There are three hundred students in total, which is quite a lot.
"Your Majesty, the food is ready." Zhou Xiangrong walked up to Su Ying and said.
Su Ying nodded, and in order not to disturb everyone's meal, she followed Zhou Xiangrong directly to a small room in the hall.
"I don't know if the queen can get used to these simple meals."
Su Ying likes delicious food, but she is not picky about it. The so-called simple meals are just big pot meals, which are naturally not that exquisite, but she likes them too.
"I have read your proposal and can see that you have put your heart into it, but I still have something I want to ask you."
Zhou Xiangrong lowered his eyes with a humble look on his face.
"Please speak, Madam."
"Even if these women study and learn something, they can only get married, have children and spend the rest of their lives in the harem. So what's the point of learning these things?"
Zhou Xiangrong paused, then raised her head and looked at Su Ying seriously, saying, "Your Majesty, there should be no gender distinction in learning, and the same applies to talent. Who says women are inferior to men? There are many things that men can do, and we women can do them too, but this world simply doesn't give women the opportunity to show themselves. I want to run a women's college, just to give myself and those women a chance to become whoever they want to be!"
Bai Shuang almost applauded Zhou Xiangrong after hearing this. These women with independent personalities were really attractive.
These words were indeed touching, and Su Ying agreed with them. This was also the reason why she agreed to let Zhou Xiangrong establish this academy.
(End of this chapter)
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