The imperial court also allocated a lot of funds. Su Ling, who was in charge of grain management, watched with fear as the money and grain from the national treasury flowed towards Zhao Qingrui like water.
The court wanted to build academies across the country, and this news soon spread throughout the world.
Moreover, the imperial court issued an edict that education is free.
Reading, this was something that the common people could only dream of before. Now, the imperial court is actually going to open academies for free. How can they not be excited?
Of course, those gentry were almost running to Zhao Qingrui to curse him. The court's move could be said to have dug up the roots of all the gentry.
The knowledge was no longer exclusive to them. Although some people had guessed some of it before, when it really came to this moment, they only felt a chill enveloping their entire bodies, and they couldn't help shivering.
"Take your men and inspect these counties, carrying my Ding Qin Sword. If anyone is causing trouble, bring them back to me. The troublemakers will be apprehended together and punished according to the severity of their crimes. Those found guilty will be sentenced to prison time and contribute to the infrastructure of the Qin Empire."
Zhao Qingrui placed the Ding Qin Sword on the table and looked at Wang Yuan.
"You have an important mission on this trip, which is to publicize the benefits of enlightening the people and the various preferential policies for studying after the school is built." As he said this, he took out another book and placed it in front of Wang Yuan.
"I obey your command." Wang Yuan said respectfully, feeling a little excited. Finally, he could do things alone.
His Highness has entrusted him with such an important task, which shows his trust in him. He must do it well.
"You have become more calm in recent years, so I feel at ease leaving this matter to you." Zhao Qingrui patted Wang Yuan's arm and handed the Ding Qin Sword to Wang Yuan.
"I will definitely live up to your Highness's trust." Wang Yuan took the Ding Qin Sword with both hands, his eyes determined.
He hoped that he could make great achievements and become a pillar of the Wang family like his father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Now, he finally had the chance.
Looking at Wang Yuan's excitement, Zhao Qingrui curled her lips. How could she not guess what this boy was thinking? He was still too young.
But this is indeed a good opportunity to give him more experience. I hope he can learn to be more tactful.
After Wang Yuan left, only Yuan Shenbai and Liu Ji were left on Zhao Qingrui's side.
Zhao Qingrui was in charge of the logistical arrangements for Liu Ji, but Zhao Qingrui had other plans for Yuan Shenbai.
The money and grain allocated by the court was still not enough after all. Zhao Qingrui had no choice but to find other ways to raise money and grain.
Thinking of those modern schools, Zhao Qingrui narrowed his eyes slightly.
The prices of school district houses around the school are not cheap, so she plans to build more such houses so that she can sell them later.
The imperial court did not have enough money to allocate to her to build so many houses. Although she herself was not short of money, she would not spend it on these things.
"Tell me, where should we get the money to buy this school district housing?" Zhao Qingrui looked at Yuan Shenbai.
"Whoever has money, Your Highness, how about letting these people make more contributions to the construction of Daqin?" Yuan Shenbai smiled.
Zhao Qingrui paused, his gaze suddenly landing on Yuan Shenbai. "You're right. The people in Daqin who are least short of money are businessmen."
"Your Highness is right." Yuan Shenbai smiled and nodded, very calmly.
"Since these people have money, it's not a good idea to just keep it sitting there. It needs to be circulated. So, you should contact some big businessmen and invite them to build school district housing."
"As for the school district housing, the court wants half of the dividends, and the remaining half will be distributed among the merchants who are willing to pay. Those who pay more will get more, and those who pay less will get less. What do you think?" She had to be tied to the court. She was very clear about the temptation of school district housing.
"Your Highness has a good idea." Yuan Shenbai said in agreement. If Zhao Qingrui took the lead in this matter, it would really be possible to accomplish it.
"In that case, I'll leave this matter to you. You go and contact merchants, preferably big businessmen with sufficient financial resources and connections, and persuade them to invest in school district housing." Zhao Qingrui handed this important task to Yuan Shenbai.
"Yes." After hesitating for a moment, Yuan Shenbai accepted the task.
From then on, everyone around Zhao Qingrui was arranged to leave.
She also had time to pay attention to the development of Xiao He and Cao Shen in Shangjun and Jiuyuan County over the past year.
He changed into ordinary clothes and asked the guards to pretend to be ordinary servants as they walked through the city of Shangjun.
Shangjun is now very lively, with the sounds of hawking on the streets endless. It is hard to tell that this city was once the border of the Qin Dynasty.
Although this place is not as prosperous as Xianyang, the happy smiles on the faces of the people are real.
They found a tofu pudding stall, which was doing good business, so Zhao Qingrui ordered a bowl as well.
Since the recipe was spread, tofu and various soy products quickly became popular throughout the Qin Dynasty. This was mainly because beans were common and the tofu made from them tasted good, which is why they immediately captured the hearts of all the people.
"Boss, your tofu pudding is really good." The tofu pudding was tender, smooth and refreshing, Zhao Qingrui praised.
"Of course, the tofu pudding we make is the best in Shangjun." A little girl next to the boss raised her head proudly.
Thanks to her tofu pudding skills, her family's life has improved a lot.
"Is it really that good?" Zhao Qingrui was also a little surprised. She just found a place to eat something and got the best?
"Of course. Ever since Lord Xiao came to Shangjun, he has arrested many people who bullied the common people. The atmosphere in Shangjun has improved, and we don't have to worry about anyone causing trouble when we do some small business." The girl saw that Zhao Qingrui liked her family's tofu pudding very much, so she immediately sat down opposite Zhao Qingrui and happily shared the situation here with her.
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