Zheng Zhilong ignored Tokugawa Ie-kwang's toothy expression, but continued to announce to everyone: "The selection of the first batch of students will start in seven days, and the selection targets will be Edo Castle and any nearby Japanese residents. We will then open the second batch of places. The quota is limited, and outstanding people can be recommended to our Chinese Academy of Sciences for further study."

"No, do we civilians like us have the opportunity to study in the Heavenly Kingdom?"

"Reading is only the power that only those famous masters have. Can we civilians have the same qualifications to compete with the famous masters?"

Zheng Zhilong's words caused a huge sensation in Edo Castle. At this time, the civilians at the bottom really had no chance to receive education. Even Chinese characters were only learned by nobles, and all resources were in the hands of nobles. However, the Chinese school from this era, which had the most advanced knowledge, was actually set up in Edo Castle and opened to all people. How could it not be shocked?

"Zhisattva said that there is no difference in teaching. Fortunately, the general of the Conquering the Great is very tolerant. We are allowed to set up schools here in China and manage the affairs of the school. Therefore, we can make free rules and make no mistakes. Isn't it, the general of the Conquering the Great is very tolerant?" Zheng Zhilong turned his head to Tokugawa Iemitsu and said.

"Ah...yes, since I have agreed with you that as long as you do not cause turmoil in Edo Castle, you can naturally teach you freely. This is also an excellent thing for our subjects." Tokugawa Iemitsu was awakened and had to knock off his teeth and swallow it in his stomach.

According to the details of Article 3 of the Edo Castle Treaty, the Kyushu Army has the privilege of establishing schools in Japan, and the academic rules of the school are fully responsible for the management of schools. As long as they do not oppose the shogunate, the shogunate shall not interfere with the affairs of the school. This is all in black and white, and Tokugawa Iemitsu Army, but at present, there are still 4,000 expeditionary forces led by Zheng Zhilong outside Edo Castle, and the Kansai area further away, there are also striking the shogunate coalition forces eyeing them.

When the people of Edo Castle saw the high-ranking shogun, they all believed it 99% of them, and they were ready to join the Tokyo Academy established by the Kyushu Army.

"The selection of the school requires some preparation. Since the General of the Conquering the Wild is here, why not have a drink and try our Chinese wine?" Zheng Zhilong said to Tokugawa Iemitsu again.

"Well, our new shogunate army is still training. I am idle for a while, so I will have a few drinks with you." Tokugawa Ie-ku was feeling unbalanced, so I had to take a bit of Zheng Zhilong's good wine this time.

"Hahaha, please!" Zheng Zhilong led the generals of the Beiyang Fleet, including deputy general Shi Daxuan, and the shogunate executives, into the school.

In the spacious school, there were already servants holding a banquet. Originally, Zheng Zhilong did not expect that the shogun Tokugawa Ieki would come in person, but just set up a banquet to entertain the senior shogun Tadao Sakai and other shogunate officials to win over the hearts of the shogunate. After Tokugawa Ieki personally appeared on the spot, he became one of the protagonists of the banquet.

"Is it a lack of elegance to hold a banquet in the school?" Tokugawa Iemitsu asked.

"Food is the most important thing for people, and reading is to fill their stomachs. Besides, those who achieve great things do not care about the details, and the two do not conflict." Zheng Zhilong said in his heart that I was a pirate and talked about pragmatism, so I really don't care about that much.

"The Chinese people really have a great mindset, you all have to learn well." Tokugawa Iemitsu, Zheng Zhilong just used casually to fool Tokugawa Iemitsu, but it became a famous saying, and he also needed the high-ranking shogunate officials around him to study.

"As for your order." Sakai Tadaokaku, Abe Tadaoku, and Matsuhira Nobutsu all said seriously.

"Please sit down for everyone." Zheng Zhilong and Tokugawa Iemitsu Army were sitting in the main seat. Because they were actually the home court of the Kyushu Army in the academy, these senior Japanese officials unnaturally sat on chairs instead of kneeling as usual.

Tokugawa Iemitsu was on par with Zheng Zhilong, which made him a little unhappy, but there was no way. After all, the Kyushu Army was too powerful. He inadvertently glanced at the expressions of Tadaokazu Sakai and others, and found that they didn't seem to think it was a shame, so he felt a little relieved.

"General Zheng Yi, it's thanks to you that our Tokyo School will be able to open successfully this time." Zheng Zhilong toasted Tokugawa Iemitsu.

Tokugawa Iemitsu couldn't help but roll his eyes. Who wants to help you?

"In addition to setting up this Tokyo school, we also need to set up a newspaper in Edo Castle. I hope you all support me," said Zheng Zhilong.

Hum? He actually wants to use privileges again?! Tokugawa's Yoshihiro was shocked, and the wine in the wine glass held in his hand almost splashed out.

The other senior shogunate officials also looked at each other, surprised by the actions of the Kyushu Army. The Kyushu Army was too much, and it felt like they regarded Edo Castle as their home.

"We will publish articles in two words at the same time to take care of the differences in the text between the two parties. If the shogunate wants to publish a notice or announcement, you can also contact our newspaper at that time." Zheng Zhilong continued as if he did not see everyone's reaction.

"..." Tokugawa Iemitsu had nothing to say.

Only Japanese leaders or officials of high-level rank like Tokugawa Iemitsu and Tadaosaki Sakai were not qualified to take office.

These flag books were in a tangle. Some of them wanted to get the opportunity to enter the Tokyo Academy this time. The new knowledge was enough to open their eyes, and their future growth might not be limited to a flag book. Maybe after it came out, it would be valued by various forces, and even join the Kyushu Army to become an important figure.

But they were also worried that the shogun would treat the saints or samurai who tried to participate in the Tokyo Academy selection as traitors and settle them afterwards. This contradiction made them very conflicted.

"Ono-kun, you have been to Yokohama Port and have come into contact with the Kyushu Army. At least you have a little understanding of them. I don't know how powerful the Kyushu Army is?" Some of the slings gathered together and asked Taro Ono who went to Yokohama Port to escort the firearms.

"The strength of the Kyushu Army is quite terrible. They have firearms and warships that are decades ahead of us. Our Anzai ship is like ant in front of their giant ships. And they also have steel warships made of fine iron, and muzzles as thick as buckets. Compared to them, we are really far behind." Taro Ono said.
Chapter completed!