Chapter 70 The little princess is shooting herself in the foot

After it was confirmed that the higher-level examination would be held, the government in the capital posted a notice to first conduct a trial in the capital and two surrounding cities.

If the effect is good, it will be gradually promoted nationwide after half a year.

This advanced examination recruits various craftsmen.

Whether you are good at farming or carpentry, as long as you have a skill, you can sign up for the exam, and there is no registration fee.

But if you have no ability and just sign up for free food and drink, the tax for the whole family will be doubled.

After acceptance, the whole family will be exempt from taxes for one year.

In addition, Lu Yanshi was still recruiting soldiers. But this time, they were not recruiting soldiers for land combat, but the navy proposed by Qu Fufeng.

There are unknown countries and enemies beyond the sea.

If one day they have to face a naval war, without a group of good navy, they will just be beaten.

Therefore, Lu Yanshi prepared for the worst and decided to train a group of navy first.

This time the registration period is only ten days.

After all, Lu Li's first birthday party would be in a month, and Lu Yanshi wanted them to make some good things within half a month so that they could show off to people from other countries at Lu Li's first birthday party.

He wanted them all to know that Daxia was a powerful country and submitting to Daxia was their best choice.

………

The news of the higher-level examination spread throughout the capital, and those who had some skills at home all signed up for the examination.

The concubines in the harem naturally knew about this.

After learning that Concubine Shu had been conferred the rank of a third-rank general, they could no longer suppress their desire to achieve great things.

"Your Majesty, can we take part in the advanced examination?" a concubine couldn't help but ask.

Xia Shuyi was stunned. She didn't expect someone to ask about this.

"The Emperor said that no matter whether it is a man or a woman, young or old, we should be able to... do it too." She answered uncertainly.

Lu Li in her arms became interested instead.

[These concubines are all very talented. It seems like it would be a good idea to let them take the college entrance examination? ]

When the concubines first heard Lu Li praising them, they felt very happy, but their feelings were poured cold water on the next second.

[But my father wants craftsmen. Can they farm? Can they do carpentry? Can they forge iron?]

[But since they can read and write, it seems a bit of a waste to keep them in the harem. Why not let them become teachers, teach people how to read and draw, so they can be busy.]

[It's good to be busy. This way, you won't be like Concubine De, who has nothing better to do than to cause trouble for the Queen Mother. ]

Concubines: !!!

Even if they are free, they dare not cause trouble for the Empress Dowager, as they are not tired of living.

Qu Zhiwei became interested after hearing what Lu Li said.

Her grandfather was a great scholar of his time. She had been familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics since childhood and knew more words than the average girl.

My grandfather had said more than once that if she were a man and served as an official in the court, she would definitely be able to help their Qu family move to a higher level.

As one of the four concubines, Concubine Shu was already a powerful general who conquered Beiyong for the emperor, while she could only be confined to the harem.

Qu Zhiwei felt a little unbalanced.

She is not necessarily worse than Concubine Shu, she just hasn't found a place to use her talents.

Thinking of this, she mustered up her courage and said, "Your Majesty, I have a suggestion."

"You say." Xia Shuyi looked at her.

"The Emperor is in urgent need of talents, and we, as his concubines, should share his worries. Why don't you take the lead in setting up a girls' academy, and we can be their teachers, teaching them the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and songwriting. What do you think?"

When Qu Zhiwei made this suggestion, many concubines' eyes lit up.

This is a good suggestion. Even if the emperor takes the little princess away, they will have something to do if they can't eat the melon.

"I think what Sister Xianfei said is absolutely right. Nowadays, all academies are open to men, so why not establish a college for women?" Minfei An Miaoyi nodded repeatedly.

Xia Shuyi was moved by what they said.

"When the little princess grows up, she can also go to the academy to study. There will be female teachers there, so the Empress can feel more at ease." Concubine Shen Liuzheng also agreed with this suggestion.

She has two daughters. If she becomes a general and has to fight outside all year round, she will be worried about her daughters being left without anyone to take care of them.

If the girls' college could be established and her two daughters could be sent there, she would feel more at ease.

These words touched Xia Shuyi's heart.

The Imperial Tutor usually only teaches the princes. It will be a big problem for Lu Li to go to school in the future.

She didn't want to delay such a smart child.

[Huh? I'm less than one year old, why are you thinking of sending me to school? ]

Lu Li widened her eyes.

She doesn't want to go to school.

Ever since the emperor's brother started school, he has been talking nonsense every day, which gives her a headache.

There is endless homework every day, and she is scared just looking at it.

She doesn't want to go to this school for a single day.

[Mother, please don't agree to this. I don't want to go to school. I just want to play.]

Lu Li blinked her eyes and prayed in her heart that her mother would reject the proposal.

Xia Shuyi, who was originally a little hesitant, immediately agreed after hearing what her daughter said.

"My sisters are right. It is very necessary to open a girls' academy. If women can study and become sensible, and have a proper career, they will not be confined to the harem and fight for power all day long. If the backyard is peaceful, men can work outside with peace of mind, which can also relieve the emperor's worries."

"I will take the lead in this matter, and Concubine Xian will assist me. Concubine Min will also manage the purchases of the harem's internal affairs, and Concubine Shu will manage military affairs, so I won't bother you. When the women's academy is established in the future, I will discuss the specific teaching matters with the sisters."

When Lu Li heard this, her face fell.

[What's going on? My mother and I are no longer on the same page.]

[Wuwuwuwu, I don’t want to go to school. 】

The concubines did not dare to laugh out loud. If the little princess had not suggested that they become teachers, Concubine Xian would not have suggested establishing a girls' school.

The little princess is shooting herself in the foot.

Xia Shuyi told Lu Yanshi about the idea of ​​establishing a girls' college, and Lu Yanshi agreed with it.

As long as it was for the good of his daughter, he agreed unconditionally, and even readily allocated a vacant palace in the palace to be used as the Royal Girls' College.

This academy recruited daughters of officials in the capital. After they had completed their studies, they would open branches in various places.

By then, these female students can go to branch schools to become female teachers.

Lu Yanshi was very satisfied with Xia Shuyi's arrangement, so he let them do it.

Xia Shuyi and Qu Zhiwei started working on this women's academy.

Just at this time, Lu Qi came to the door.

"Your Majesty, can I follow Concubine Shu into the army?" She asked expectantly.

Xia Shuyi didn't expect Lu Qi to have such ambitions.

"Life in the army is very hard. Can you bear it?" She frowned.

"I can do it." Lu Qi nodded without hesitation.

"I also want to share my father's worries."

"What does the emperor say?" Xia Shuyi asked.

It's no small matter for a princess to join the army.