The reason why Luo Yan had a great reputation and accepted three thousand followers was that as long as the followers put forward excellent political ideas, he would recommend them to be officials. Many of the more famous officials in Zhao and Wei today were once Luo Yan's followers.
Now, King Li has handed over the power of appointing officials to the Imperial Academy, which is enough to drive many people crazy.
However, the answers given by the teachers were not so optimistic.
"We haven't reached an agreement yet!"
If we haven't reached an agreement yet, it means we are still discussing.
Many students who feel their talents are not recognized have been extremely worried these days and have been asking about the follow-up of the academy incident all the time.
It was not until yesterday morning that Zhao Changping Hou sent someone to post a notice in front of the palace gate, which was filled with three hundred official positions of various sizes, and said that after the academy was established, another seven hundred official positions would be provided.
Although some are big and some are small, they are all official positions that can display one's talents.
Since the notice was posted, Jiangcheng has become more lively.
The students of the Hundred Schools of Thought can be roughly divided into two factions.
The optimists felt that King Li was sincere in establishing an academy, and once the academy was established, it was only a matter of time before a thousand official positions were given to him.
The pessimists felt that Zhao Ji was just fishing, using three hundred official positions to lure hundreds of students to come and kill them.
Both sides hold different opinions.
But whether pessimistic or optimistic, they all have a consensus.
It might be difficult to get the money to run the school.
The signs were very obvious, because the Zhao clan posted the notice and then announced that they would spend a huge amount of money to repair the river in Zhao. It was obvious that they didn't want to spend the money.
Can the Dali Academy be built relying solely on the royal family’s own money?
You know, the former Jixia Academy provided food, accommodation, and training resources.
A place for teachers to practice tea and drink, to concentrate their spirits and nourish their energy and draw on the power of heaven and earth.
All of these cost money.
"If you ask me, it's difficult! Several teachers said that they couldn't come to an agreement. It must be because the finances are not in place!"
Tian Wenjing sat in the center of the hall, speaking in a loud voice: "If you ask me, the finances of the royal family of Li are all based on the land of the royal family. Although there are several royal merchants, they can only survive by relying on the resources of the royal family. Not to mention the Wei and Han families, the royal family of Li is selling favors to hundreds of families, and they can't pay.
As for the Li family, the Crown Princess is a member of the Li family, and they will be able to become royal relatives in the future, but they will definitely not get much.
Think about it, our Tian family was a loyal minister of the Qi State, and we had the final say in the Qi State. But even so, it took the whole family's efforts to build the Jixia Academy.
"Only relying on the Li royal family and the Li family, who can only contribute a little? Why?"
He spoke in a clear and loud voice, especially when he mentioned that Tian family established Jixia, he had an expression of pride.
All eyes were focused on him. After all, Marquis Tian Wei was the real but unnamed king of Qi. Although Tian Wenjing was an illegitimate child, he was highly regarded by Marquis Tian Wei. His status was no different from that of other princes, and was even not much different from that of the crown prince.
Tian Wenjing had a smile on his face; he really enjoyed the feeling of being the center of attention.
In the past, he would only go to private rooms to drink wine and tea.
But now that the grand gathering of hundreds of schools is approaching, the center of the hall is the most important location.
It was indeed quite painful for the Tian family to build the Jixia Academy.
But to say that the whole clan's strength is being put into it is a complete exaggeration, so those who are looking forward to the completion of the Dali Academy should just forget about it.
At this time, someone asked: "Brother Tian, how much do you think it will cost to build such a Dali Palace?"
Tian Wenjing made a rough calculation and said, "At least three million taels!"
"hiss……"
Everyone gasped.
Three million taels was an astronomical figure for them.
You know, in a prosperous city like Jiangcheng, only very capable workers can earn one or two taels of silver per month.
Although most scholars have some family wealth, three million taels is still too far away.
"Everyone!"
A scholar dressed in elegant attire stood up and said, "The situation of the Li royal family is probably not optimistic. Why don't we raise some money? If this academy is built, it will also provide a future for all scholars. I will give you 100 taels!"
Tian Wenjing: “???”
Are you mentally ill?
I'm advising you not to daydream!
You guys, instead of daydreaming, spend money to buy dreams?
There was silence for a while. The scholars looked at each other, and finally someone started speaking.
"I'm not as rich as Brother Zhang, so I'll give you ten taels, just as a token of my appreciation."
"I have one or two."
"I'm a Mozhe. I don't have any money. I'll go back and ask Master Wu if the guild can pay for it."
…
Tian Wenjing couldn't help it: "Don't go crazy! There are only a few scholars in this world. Your little money is nothing compared to three million taels! You are just daydreaming and you don't want to wake up, right?"
The first scholar who paid was a little unhappy: "I am happy to do it, what is it to you?"
Tian Wenjing was furious: "Okay! I'll remember you! Don't even think about being an official in Qi anymore!"
"I never thought about it! An official of Qi? Humph, even a dog wouldn't do that!"
The scholar sneered and looked at everyone: "If you trust me, you can just give me the money. I will then go to see His Majesty King Li and do my best to help build the academy! If it doesn't work out, I will return it to you intact after the event."
As he spoke, he took off his brocade clothes and spread them on the table. He then took off the gold ornaments from his waist and placed them on the brocade clothes.
This piece of gold jewelry looked to be worth at least ten taels, which was more valuable than the one hundred taels of silver he had promised.
"I believe Brother Zhang, this is ten taels!"
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