Chapter 1816 Reward
In the palace, the emperor was holding two unorganized books in his hands. The corners of the pages had traces of being folded. It was obvious that the emperor not only read them carefully, but also made marks on the books.
Zhou Shuren knew the whole thing best. Seven days ago, the emperor wanted to read the booklet so he sent it to the palace. After reading it, the emperor summoned the foreigner. Although the knowledge in the booklet was not comprehensive and there was still a lot that had not been sorted out, it did provide a general framework.
The emperor put down the book in his hand and said, "The books you compiled are good."
The older Mingrui replied, "You still have a lot of shortcomings."
He planned to learn from foreigners, taking their strengths and making up for their weaknesses and incorporating them into his book.
The emperor had a good impression of Zhou Mingrui. The academy's new textbook had his handwriting on it. The men's academy had more and more comprehensive skills than the women's academy. Thinking of this, "I heard from the King of Qin that you suggested that the academy set up a research lab?"
Mingrui didn't look at his grandfather, and replied seriously: "Yes, some students are very studious."
As the number of majors increases, everyone's expertise becomes more obvious, and students with a research spirit will work together to study. For example, students studying shipbuilding will try to improve some technologies based on their knowledge. The best students have already been reserved by the Ministry of Industry and will enter the Ministry directly after graduation.
The emperor thought of the men's academy. He also attached more and more importance to the academy. Men learn more than women. The country needs all kinds of talents. Of course, he did not ignore the women's academy. He said to Zhou Shuren: "Your grandson is very good."
Zhou Shuren straightened his back and said, "I am proud of them."
The emperor pointed to the two volumes and said, "Your summary is good, but there are many deficiencies. I will use the books you compiled as a template and have the Hanlin Academy re-compile and sort them out."
The two children did have a wide range of knowledge, but it was not enough to print it into a book for promotion. Although Zhou Changzhi taught them privately, it was too slow and he could not wait.
Mingrui and Minghui have a good attitude. They have long recognized their own shortcomings and have pulled out countless strands of hair in the past few months.
In fact, they have a wide range of knowledge. Because of their grandparents, they have learned a lot of things. But they are not as omnipotent as their fourth uncle. After listening to the emperor's words, they only felt relieved and not sad.
The emperor observed the two's expressions and said with satisfaction, "But you have done a good job. What reward do you want?"
This time Mingrui and Minghui looked at Grandpa. When they saw him nod slightly, they felt relieved.
Mingrui spoke first: "I know there are many notes in the palace. I want to ask for some to copy at home."
The emperor had already seen Zhou Mingrui's plan for his future, and readily agreed, "Okay."
After hearing this, Eunuch Zhang stepped back and apparently went to the storeroom to get a note.
The emperor looked at Minghui again, "What about you?"
Minghui stole a glance at his grandfather, then lowered his head and said, "I'm short of money."
The emperor was stunned, then looked at Zhou Shuren. Several branches of the Zhou Marquis's mansion were good at business and each had a good financial background. How could this child be short of money?
Zhou Shuren was speechless. He already knew what his grandson was going to do. He said quietly, "It is said that girls are outgoing. There is an exception in my family."
The emperor was still full of questions, and Minghui's face had turned red.
Finally, the emperor knew why he was so happy. "Okay, I will reward you with a thousand taels of silver."
Minghui said happily: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
After a while, Zhou Shuren left the government hall with his two grandsons. Mingrui held on to a dozen notebooks tightly, while Minghui touched the banknotes in his pocket from time to time.
Zhou Shuren, "."
None of the two grandsons wanted to pay attention to him as their grandfather, so after leaving the palace, Zhou Shuren personally sent the two children back home.
When they were almost home, Mingrui asked, "Grandpa, did the emperor hand it over to the Hanlin Academy to my fourth uncle?"
Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "Well, your fourth uncle has sorted it out for you. The emperor can save a lot of trouble if he gives it to him."
Minghui was happy in his heart, finally he didn't have to stay at home any more, "Thank you for your hard work, Fourth Uncle."
Zhou Shuren laughed, "Your fourth uncle is the one in charge, so you don't need to tidy it up yourself."
The Hanlin Academy is a place where talented people gather. Changzhi has been in the Hanlin Academy for many years and knows clearly what kind of people are suitable for compiling what kind of books.
He also thought of his youngest son's request that he help Mingrui and the other two edit books after the Spring Examination. Now his two grandsons have lost their jobs, and the emperor has kept his youngest son's words in mind.
As soon as Zhou Shuren returned to the Ministry of Revenue, the news in the palace spread that the two grandsons of Marquis Zhou had received rewards from the emperor, which made people jealous. It also made more people realize that as long as Marquis Zhou’s mansion did not disobey the emperor, it could prosper for generations.
Then after a careful count, all the unengaged children in the Zhouhou Mansion fell silent, and only a few younger ones were left.
Those who hope their sons will become successful should look at the grandchildren of the Zhou Marquis’s mansion and then look at their own children. They should not think of invoking family rules just because of the comparison.
The next day, Zhulan listened to Li muttering, "Mother, Minghui received a thousand taels of reward, including some New Year gifts, a total of more than 1,100 taels. He left 200 taels to buy gifts for the family, and he gave me 900 taels to add to the betrothal gift."
Zhu Lan was more concerned, "This child finally got a reward, and his family doesn't need any gifts for him, so tell him not to buy any."
Li smiled and said, "He said that since it was his first time winning the award, he must buy gifts for everyone, saying that everyone should share in his good fortune, and he hopes that the whole family will have good luck this year."
Zhulan said happily, "This child is thoughtful."
But in her heart, she was thinking of secretly giving some money to Minghui.
Li was proud. It was a great honor for her son to receive the emperor's gift. If she hadn't been so busy at home, she would have attended more banquets and listened to more sour words. "Mother, I have almost prepared the betrothal gifts."
Zhulan: "Show it to me tomorrow."
"yes."
Minghui made an appointment with Linxi and Ze'er, and they met in a teahouse.
Lin Xi smiled and said, "Cousin got a reward, so he invited us to dinner?"
Minghui took out a purse from his sleeve, opened it, and four top-quality gems fell out. "Take a look."
Lin Xi had seen so many good things that she couldn't help but take another look and joked, "Not bad, was this given to us by my cousin?"
Ze'er asked, "Cousin wants us to help?"
Minghui nodded, "Ahem, I need some silver. You know that there are too many people in the capital who know me. It's not easy for me to handle the gems myself, so I want to ask you for help."
Ze'er thought it was a pity to dispose of them. "If you need silver, I can lend it to you. You should keep these gems."
Minghui shook his head, "This money cannot be lent."
He was reluctant to part with them. Even though he had collected a lot of good things, these four gems made him feel distressed.
Linxi is such a smart person, she said "oh" in a particularly long voice, as if she saw through everything.
Minghui explained to Ze'er's puzzled look. Ze'er coughed and said, "So I am indeed not suitable to borrow money. I will help my cousin deal with it and give the money to him tomorrow."
Minghui thanked him and said, "Thank you. It's my treat today."
Lin Xi smiled and asked, "Are you ready to propose marriage?"
Minghui nodded, "My uncle went to propose marriage after the spring examination."
When Lin Xi heard this, she said, "My cousin also got engaged after the Spring Examination."
Minghui naturally knew it, and then he thought of Gu Sheng's betrothal gift and blurted it out.
Lin Xi snorted, "There are many people waiting to make fun of my cousin!"
(End of this chapter)