Because of Yinzhen's reward, a virtuous cycle was created, and many wealthy merchants from regions not included in the first batch of road construction began to donate money to build roads.
For a time, a situation arose where "everyone in the world was a wealthy and benevolent merchant." Yinzhen didn't spend much of the money he earned from toys, but the roads kept getting built.
Yinzhen was overjoyed.
This kind of thing is still worth promoting.
In ancient times, the social hierarchy was scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants, with merchants ranked last. This was because it was feared that merchants would become rich and unscrupulous, and if they accumulated too much wealth and rose in status, it would be detrimental to the rulers' governance of the country.
Yinzhen also considered this aspect, but he also knew that a country's development is inseparable from its economy, and the status of merchants should be elevated.
At the very least, there should be a supportive attitude.
Therefore, regarding this road construction project, Yinzhen issued a special imperial edict to announce it to the world, praising the merchants who donated money.
The road construction benefits the people, and since Emperor Yinzhen himself issued the decree, the people both fear and trust the imperial authority, and they also began to praise it.
For a time, the reputation of businessmen improved considerably.
Everything was going well, and Yinzhen was very happy.
On the other side.
After a period of training, Wu Yiming gained a better understanding of this dynasty where imperial power was supreme. The last bit of ulterior motive in his heart disappeared, and he decided to honestly follow the rules.
After learning that Wu Yiming was a high school student, Yinzhen trained her in manners and then planned to have her become a mathematics teacher.
Yinzhen knew that Arabic numerals were widely used. Putting aside other things, Wu Yiming had a foundation in the subject and could teach some simple arithmetic.
Wu Yiming accepted this, saying that as a modern person, he still has a heartfelt respect for the teaching profession.
Wu Yiming was thus settled down. Yinzhen didn't make too many demands on her, and her treatment was quite good. Wu Yiming only needed to teach the prescribed courses every day.
Looking at the little kids studying so diligently, Wu Yiming thought of how he used to slack off in class when he was a child. There was no comparison.
The children taught by Wu Yiming were all orphans or beggars, and were personally selected by Yinzhen, so their aptitude and patience were naturally top-notch.
They used to struggle to find food, but now they have enough to eat and can even go to school. Naturally, they wouldn't slack off. They're terrified that if they don't perform well, their masters might stop supporting them, and their lives would go back to the way they were before.
The children were willing to learn, and Wu Yiming was willing to teach. They learned diligently, and Wu Yiming taught with great enthusiasm. Wu Yiming felt that life was good now; she had enough money and her life was fulfilling. The place she was living in was a manor that Yinzhen had bought privately. It wasn't exactly a picturesque place, but it was still quite pleasant.
They eat well, live well, have no worries about money, are never bored, and don't tire themselves out. They live a truly comfortable life.
Basic arithmetic wasn't difficult, and with Wu Yiming and the children being intelligent and diligent in their studies, they also learned some slightly more complex calculations.
The children's learning progress made Wu Yiming, an outsider, wonder if he was too stupid. Why did it take him five or six years to learn elementary school math, while they only took one year?
Wu Yiming began to doubt his own intelligence.
After Wu Yiming taught elementary school math, Yinzhen (the Yongzheng Emperor) stopped teaching this group of children and ordered them to learn other things.
Next, Wu Yiming will teach a group of accountants how to use Arabic numerals and some simple basic calculations, while also learning bookkeeping from the accountants.
All the accountants were men. Before the lessons began, Yinzhen very democratically asked Wu Yiming if he had any objections to teaching men. Wu Yiming naturally said he had no objections.
What opinions could she possibly have?
She only feels restless when she's really idle!
Wu Yiming, a woman, was tasked with teaching literate men like accountants. To be honest, these accountants were somewhat resentful. Influenced by male chauvinism, they believed that women should be devoted to their husbands and children and serve as teachers to men, which they found absurd.
Although they all went, none of them were convinced of their abilities and went to learn with resentment in their hearts. In the beginning, naturally some people deliberately caused trouble, and others were passive-aggressive.
Even after a few days, when they realized that what Wu Yiming had taught them was indeed something useful, they still held a disdain for him and looked down on him.
Wu Yiming, a pampered girl raised in modern times, has learned to restrain herself since she is all alone in ancient times. However, no matter how much she restrains herself, her inherent nature will not change. At first, Wu Yiming thought that she could just endure it, but after a few days, these people became more and more outrageous.
Wu Yiming couldn't stand it. She knew that Yinzhen still needed her at this time, so she sent a letter to complain about him.
Yinzhen attached great importance to these people's studies and personally handled the messages sent by Wu Yiming.
The reasons explained in Wu Yiming's letter were verified by Yinzhen, who also had the matter confirmed. Yinzhen was unwilling to support several accountants who did not know the importance of things.
It was also his fault for not being careful. He had only ordered people to find some reliable and capable accountants, but he forgot that those accountants who were capable in everything and had connections to his confidants were naturally "arrogant and conceited" and would never obey a woman.
Even if this woman is indeed capable.
Yinzhen thought that since you don't cherish this opportunity, then let's be straightforward. Since you look down on women, you can go back to where you were before!
A few days after Wu Yiming delivered the letter, all the accountants left. They were confused. They had come on orders from their master, but they were leaving without explanation. What was going on?
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