Those with good grades could even get a house in the capital prepared by the Imperial Household Department. For many poor scholars, being able to solve the housing problem was like turning their life around.
Therefore, for today's scholars, as long as they could be admitted to the Royal Academy, it would be like reaching heaven in one step.
The two people in front of them didn't look at the people around them. After getting on the carriage, the carriage slowly started and headed towards the west of the city.
There were a lot of cars and people coming and going along the way, and the pace was not fast.
After leaving the city gate, there is no sense of desolation. Instead, there are all kinds of shops along the street.
Since the establishment of the book city, countless shops have gathered on both sides of the road from the city gate to the book city, forming a commercial street.
No one had ever mentioned the concept of a commercial street before, but it was later proposed. Land prices here have soared, and business seems to be booming.
As the carriage moved forward, the two people in it looked out and smiled.
Zhao Gui said, "We were in a hurry this time and didn't have time to stroll around properly. Next time the academy is on holiday, we'll walk back from there and take a good look along the way."
Chen Yannian smiled and said, "If you're interested, we can walk back."
The two had studied together in the provincial school before, they were classmates and of the same year, and they had always had a very good relationship.
Although Zhao Gui's family was relatively wealthy, he didn't dare to neglect Chen Yannian. After all, this was the top student in his class and was truly knowledgeable. Moreover, when he was admitted to the Book City Royal Academy, he was among the top three in his class.
This result meant that as long as Chen Yannian didn't mess around in the academy, he would definitely pass the imperial examination. If he worked hard, even a top-ranking score wouldn't be out of the question. By then, Chen Yannian's status would be unmatched by Zhao Gui.
Although Zhao Gui was well educated and had good test scores, he was still far inferior to Chen Yannian in front of him.
The most important thing is that the two of them have similar interests and can be considered good brothers.
When the two of them drove to the bookstore, it was already crowded with people.
After entering the bookstore, the two saw a tall building not far away.
Zhao Gui said excitedly, "The Royal Library, I wonder what it's like inside?"
The two had been here before, but they could only watch from the outside because only students of the academy were allowed to enter.
At the beginning, all scholars were allowed to enter. However, there were so many scholars that the Royal Library was not enough. It is said that the Royal Library in the east of the city has begun construction.
The collection of this royal library has exceeded 100,000 titles and 1 million volumes, which is a huge number.
There is a main building, which is four stories high, and there are four branch buildings next to it, which are arranged according to the directions of the five elements. It is said that a master was invited to build it.
Anyway, this is a holy place in the hearts of scholars. In the past, they came here just to pay their respects, but now they finally have the qualifications to enter.
In addition to the Royal Library, there is also a Wenchang Courtyard at the back, where books were compiled for the students of the Ming Dynasty.
Since His Majesty issued the decree four years ago, all the scholars and literati in the world have gathered in Wenchang Academy to write books.
Chen Yannian also looked over with an excited expression on his face. Although his face had always been calm, he couldn't help but be excited when he saw the Royal Library.
It is said that the books compiled there can be roughly divided into two types. One type is the imperial court's task, which is to issue tasks based on the books the court needs. If you think you can participate, you can sign up and be accepted.
After such a book was compiled, it was printed and distributed by the royal family, and you would leave your name on it. Such books can be said to be of various kinds, and it is said that there are also books specifically written for craftsmen.
In addition, you can also mention what book you want to write. If the book proposal is approved by the Wenchang Academy, the royal family will provide money for the author to write it. If it is successful, it will be published by the royal family. It can be said that this is something that scholars value very much.
Chen Yannian had heard a story a few days ago: a man named Xu Xiake was planning to compile a record of the mountains and rivers of the Ming Dynasty. The court agreed and arranged for a team of over a hundred people to travel to famous mountains and rivers every year. They were said to have already reached Henan Prefecture.
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