He rushed to Qin Qianluo's courtyard to request an audience with King Jinrui Zhao.
Upon seeing Qin Qianluo, Lin Fu respectfully performed a deep bow, kneeling on both knees, leaning forward until his forehead almost touched the ground, and only slowly rose after a long while.
When he raised his head, his face was full of respect and earnestness.
His voice was loud and clear, and he said with a hint of excitement, "Your Highness, I have recently heard that Your Highness is vigorously promoting education in Jinxiu County and is determined to build an academy."
Upon first hearing this news, my admiration and praise surged like a turbulent sea, impossible to contain.
Your Highness's visionary and insightful actions are truly a supreme act of kindness that benefits all people and will benefit future generations.
This not only demonstrates deep care for the people of the fiefdom, but also paints an incomparably magnificent blueprint for the future development of the entire Tianxuan, injecting a continuous and powerful driving force.
This act will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on history, becoming a celebrated story for future generations.
With extraordinary wisdom and decisive action, His Highness has ushered in a new chapter for Tianxuan Education.
It has ignited a beacon of hope for countless children from impoverished families and laid a solid foundation for the cultural prosperity and talent cultivation of the entire Tianxuan region.
He paused slightly, his expression gradually becoming serious, and his tone becoming increasingly profound: "But Your Highness is also well aware of this."
The imperial examination system, as the only legitimate path for scholars to enter the imperial court, was of paramount importance and irreplaceable.
Countless children from impoverished families have studied diligently for ten years, working day and night under dim lights, enduring countless harsh winters and scorching summers.
They all hoped to stand out in the imperial examinations, realize their ambitions, bring glory to their ancestors, and change the fate of their families.
Now that the academy is being established, I am filled with anxiety and cannot eat or sleep properly.
In the future, when students from Jinxiu County take the imperial examinations, it remains to be seen whether they will benefit from the academy's unique teaching content and innovative teaching methods.
Their precise grasp of the examination system and unique writing style set them apart from candidates from other counties, thus affecting their future prospects.
After all, fairness and impartiality were the most important principles of the imperial examinations, which were a turning point in the fate of scholars across the land.
The slightest mistake could alter the course of many students' lives, determining whether they achieve great success or live with lifelong regret.
I am fully aware of the gravity of this matter and dare not be careless in the slightest. Every time I think of it, I feel as if I have thorns in my back, and I cannot sleep at night.”
"Furthermore, Your Highness, you see, the people of Jinxiu County have always been simple and kind."
They follow the way of life passed down from generation to generation, working at sunrise and resting at sunset, diligently cultivating this land and each living their own lives.
They live a peaceful and serene life, like a tranquil and beautiful pastoral painting, full of the warmth of everyday life.
If the academy vigorously enlightens the people, stimulates their intellectual vitality, and leads them to pursue more opportunities and changes, will it break this stable situation that has lasted for many years?
The influx of new ideas may lead to clashes of ideas and alter existing social order and interpersonal relationships.
Your Highness is wise and far-sighted, and must have already discerned the advantages and disadvantages, and has a clear plan and control over future development.
But I am truly worried, and the doubts in my heart are as tangled as a knot that is difficult to untangle.
I humbly request Your Highness's guidance to dispel the fog before my eyes, point me in the right direction, and resolve the many doubts in my heart.
As dusk approached, the afterglow of the setting sun shone through the carved window lattice, casting warm yellow hues onto the desk in the study.
Qin Qianluo put down the brush, which was heavily dipped in ink. The vigorous and powerful characters slowly spread across the rice paper, emitting a faint fragrance of ink.
She looked up, a gentle smile appearing on her face, as she gazed at Lin Fu, who hurriedly entered the study.
Lin Fu looked slightly anxious, his robe swayed slightly with his steps, and there was a thin layer of sweat on his forehead from his journey. It was easy to see that he had come in a hurry.
"Minister Lin, don't be hasty." Qin Qianluo's voice was low and gentle, like a spring breeze. She raised her hand to gesture for Lin Fu to sit down.
He then personally picked up the antique teapot and poured a steaming cup of fragrant tea for her.
The tea soup was clear and bright, and the rising steam carried a lingering aroma of tea. The movements were fluid and graceful, revealing a leisurely demeanor.
Then, amidst the fragrant aroma of tea, she slowly spoke: "Minister Lin, there's no need to worry."
The establishment of the academy in my fiefdom is a well-considered decision.
I understand Your Excellency's concern about the regulations of the imperial examination and your worry that students from the academy might disrupt the court's selection of officials.
However, the college was newly established, and the students had not yet completed their studies, so it was difficult for them to achieve anything within one or two years.
Even if I acquire great knowledge, I would never do anything to disrupt the imperial selection system.
Your Majesty has always known that there are numerous factories and research facilities within my fiefdom.
Without a certain level of knowledge, how can ordinary people find a job and make a living?
My actions are merely to cultivate capable individuals to aid the development of my fiefdom.
In the short term, these students will each perform their duties within their fiefdoms. As for enlightening the people, it is only to discover more talents and strengthen the land, and has no other purpose.
Minister Lin is a man of great wisdom and understanding; I'm sure he will appreciate my good intentions.
The moment Lin Fu heard King Zhao's words, his heart clenched, a chill ran down his spine, and he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.
This period of time was enough for him to know King Zhao's temperament very well. The way he addressed him as "Minister" was both distant and serious, clearly indicating that King Zhao was already angry.
However, such a momentous matter as enlightening the people is far-reaching, affecting the very foundation of Jinxiu County and the future direction of Tianxuan. As an official appointed by the court, he bears a heavy responsibility for the country and has no way to retreat.
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