In a quaint study room, Ling Xuejun poured a cup of tea for everyone with a serious expression, and the faint fragrance of tea floated in the study room.

The old skin and crooked fingers did not affect the old man's action of pouring tea at all, but it was more like a kind of enjoyment.

The tea set used by Ling Xuejun looks a bit old. The handle of the teapot has a small chip on it. It must have been used for many years.

The light blue teacups placed in front of Chenyue and others are new, and they must have been specially prepared for entertaining guests.

This study is really a pure study. Apart from the books and the four treasures of the study, this tea set is the only foreign object.

Chenyue had heard before that Ling Xuejun was fond of books and tea, and it was indeed true when we met him today.

In Hokusai Academy, in terms of knowledge, Ling Xue is ranked second and no one dares to be ranked first.

Ling Xuejun sat down with a smile, rubbed her hands a little excitedly and said:

"Your Majesty, please, this tea smells very good."

Chenyue didn't know much about tea, but when he got closer to the cup and took a sniff, there was indeed a faint aroma of tea.

I can't say it has a strong aroma, but it makes people feel comfortable and has a somewhat refreshing effect.

After taking a sip of tea, Chen Yue smiled and said, "It's Master Tong's good stuff after all. It tastes really good."

"Not bad, haha~" Ling Xuejun smiled happily.

No matter how many expensive gifts I gave him, they would still not be as good as these two cups of weak tea and an ancient book.

Tong Chengxiang smiled and said: "This is the white tea that I accidentally discovered when I was living in seclusion in Tongzhou.

It is grown by farmers in the nearby mountains, picked and drank by themselves, and is not sold in the market.

After the tea leaves are picked and dried for a period of time, you can drink them directly after picking them. The shape of the tips is completely preserved, not to mention the taste.

In order to obtain this tea, I sent people to the former hermitage last year to search for farmers in the mountains. As soon as the new tea was picked, it was sent to Liaodong.

This is just three kilograms of tea."

Like Ling Xuejun, Tong Chengxiang is also a tea lover, but he is not so obsessed with it.

"Three catties!" Ling Xuejun's eyes widened: "Master Tong, this is not very kind. You gave me three liang for three catties! And half a catty more!"

As he spoke, Ling Xuejun raised his finger, as if he wanted to pay.

"It's impossible, it's impossible. I'll drink this tea for a whole year." Tong Chengxiang waved her hands repeatedly, looking unhappy.

"Give me more, give me more!"

"No no!"

The two old men were arguing with each other, while Chen Yue and Yao Qingfeng watched the excitement.

After a few people chatted for a while, Chen Yue finally started to ask questions about the academy:

"How many scholars are there in Hokusai Academy now?"

"There are more than 1,300 people, basically local scholars from Liaodong, and occasionally from the Central Plains. In the past two or three years, 6700 people have been educated and discharged." Ling Xuejun came one by one with all the treasures.

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Anyone who enters this academy to study, Ling Xuejun treats it as his own child and guides it carefully.

"What are taught in the academy on weekdays?" Chen Yue asked curiously.

Chenyue had never attended a private school. Ma Ling'er's father taught him how to read and write, so he was very interested in the courses taught in the academy.

"Then that's a lot."

Ling Xuejun counted on his fingers:

"You must be able to learn the most basic Book of Songs and ancient poems. Benevolence, justice, etiquette, wisdom, and trust are all in the book. After learning them, you will naturally develop a noble and upright spirit.

I and Master Yao found some scholars of the older generation to give lectures every day and answer questions for the scholars.

In addition, there are also piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, arithmetic, agriculture, water conservancy, and astronomy, but these are all freely chosen based on interests and hobbies.

To be honest, in some areas we haven’t been able to recruit people with enough talent to learn, and most of them can only rely on students to explore among themselves.”

Speaking of this, Ling Xuejun had a trace of regret on his face.

Chenyue didn't mind and smiled and said: "Hokusai Academy has only been established for a short time, so how can we cover everything.

However, I believe that with Mr. Ling and several adults here, the future Hokusai Academy will definitely be a bright spot in our literary world."

"Haha, if the prince has this intention, I should do my best." Ling Xuejun smiled and took a sip of tea, and then continued:

“In addition to these liberal arts and interest subjects, there are also some compulsory subjects in our academy, and that is physical fitness!

Riding, archery, and martial arts are all indispensable.

We Liangdi don’t need to learn anything else, but we must have the ability to defend ourselves! If anyone is so weak that he can’t even hold a sword, I will be the first to refuse!”

Ling Xuejun blew his beard and stared. In his understanding, why do literati have to be so soft and weak, looking like they will fall down when the wind blows?

A literati can also be strong and strong! He can also ride a horse and whip his whip!

Although it looks a bit strange...

Sensing Ling Xuejun's sudden energy, Chenyue looked slightly sideways.

"Hahaha~"

Yao Qingfeng laughed at the side and said: "In order to train the physical fitness of these students, Senior Ling specially borrowed several lieutenant colonels from General Zuo. It is said that there are also some from Daliang Longsi.

But those young people have been trained very hard."

"Hey, there are still people in the academy like this? Mr. Ling, please don't let me run away with everyone." Chen Yue joked.

Ling Xuejun waved his hand nonchalantly: "It's not that exaggerated. The main thing is to let them strengthen their body bones. It's not really asking them to chop at each other with barbarians with knives."

"Hahaha~"

Several people laughed loudly.

After chatting for some more, Chenyue finally asked the question he was most concerned about:

"Where did most of these scholars go after they finished their studies and left?"

Ling Xuejun cupped her hands and said in a deep voice:

“Some of them returned to their hometowns and opened private schools, which was considered as giving back to their hometowns.

A very small number of outsiders went to the capital to take the exam. However, the situation in the Central Plains has been in chaos in the past two years, and I haven't heard of any of them getting good results.

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The largest number of people stayed in the local officialdom of Liaodong and could become officials after being reviewed by the government."

Tong Chengxiang then added: "Currently, there are more than 150 scholars entering Liaodong officialdom, and they have all passed the examination.

The vast majority of them work at the county government level as bookkeepers, clerks and other positions, and a few with extremely strong abilities are selected for appointment at the state and county level.

Young people can get more experience at the grassroots level, which will be of great benefit to their future growth."

Chen Yue thought for a while and then said: "After students complete their studies, no matter where they go, the government will have to help them, even if they provide some financial support to go to Beijing to take the exam.

As for the young people who enter the officialdom of Liaodong, they can use it with confidence and boldness.

Liaodong is full of waste and needs to be revitalized. Although it has taken a breath of relief in the past two years, there is still a shortage of people at the county level. Those who are capable should be trained more, paid more attention to, and tempered more!"

"I obey!"

Chenyue picked up the tea cup and took a sip, then said softly:
Chapter completed!