Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 131 Building an Academy in Xianyang
"I'll be thirty next year."

Nian Duan answered.

"Time flies so fast."

"I wonder if Mr. Nian Duan has ever thought about getting married?"

Xu Lin asked.

Upon hearing this, the well-educated and reasonable Nian Duan felt a jolt in his heart.

Why did Xu Lin suddenly ask this?
"Does the gentleman also believe that everyone must get married?"

After a moment's thought, Nian Duan asked in a serious tone.

"Do not."

Xu Lin shook his head.

"But I think if you meet the right person, you should try to win them over."

Xu Lin continued.

Why do so many people in later generations admire Zhuge Liang?

It was precisely because Zhuge Liang knew that the Northern Expeditions were likely to fail that he still tried his best to launch them.

Do your best and leave the rest to fate, so you won't have any regrets!

Upon hearing this, Nian Duan frowned and fell into deep thought.

Time cannot be turned back.

"The same thing is completely different when you get it at twenty, and when you get it at thirty or forty."

"For example, when I was eight years old, I really wanted to eat candied hawthorn, but my family didn't have the money to buy it. When I was sixteen and had the money, I didn't feel the same way when I bought candied hawthorn again."

"Because when I was sixteen, many of my childhood playmates were already married and had children."

Xu Lin sighed.

Then I poured some chilled tea into the bowl.

After more than ten breaths, Nian Duan understood Xu Lin's words.

But she still won't marry Xu Lin because of this.

She is almost ten years older than Xu Lin, and she has been treating Xu Lin like a younger brother lately.

She felt that things were fine as they were.

How much money do you have left?

"Is there enough to print books?"

"If that's not enough, you can write to me."

Xu Lin said gently.

Nian Duan was about to say no when Xu Lin interrupted her.

"Consider it a loan from me!"

Xu Lin smiled calmly.

Upon hearing this, Duanmu Rong, a girl not far away, couldn't help but chuckle.

Duanmu Rong thought Xu Lin would give her master money directly!
"it is good."

Nian Duan nodded.

If Xu Lin gave her money directly, she wouldn't be able to accept it. She felt obligated to help others, so how could she take Xu Lin's money for nothing?

"You guys get busy."

"I am leaving."

Xu Lin suddenly stood up and spoke.

He was not in a hurry to spar with Nian Duan and his disciple.

A good meal is not afraid of being late.

"I'll see you off, sir."

Read Duandao.

"Need not."

Xu Lin waved his hand.

Then he turned around and left.

After Xu Lin disappeared from sight, Nian Duan knelt by the window and began to ponder Xu Lin's words.

After pondering for a long time, she shook her head vigorously.

Then he gazed intently at the young girl, Duanmu Rong.

Rong'er is almost ten years younger than Xu Lin, making her a more suitable candidate to marry him.

Because most men prefer girls who are younger than themselves!
"If I were ten years younger, perhaps..."

"How many 'maybes' are there in the world?"

Nian Duan raised her eyes and looked towards the Xu residence, thinking to herself.

She felt it was good to be friends with Xu Lin.

……

Half an hour later.

Xianyang, Ganquan Palace.

Zhao Ji received Xu Lin's letter.

Upon seeing the contents of the letter, Zhao Ji blushed instantly and dismissed everyone around her.

Xu Linxin said that although Nian Duan had a way to prevent pregnancy, it had side effects, so he gave up on it. He had another way to prevent pregnancy, which was to take another path!

Xu Lin had mentioned this before, so when Zhao Ji saw the words "another path," she immediately thought of that place.

After the maids had gone far away, Zhao Ji drew the curtains, put down Xu Lin's letter, picked up the bronze mirror, and looked at herself in the mirror.

Is it really possible to walk there?

Nothing will happen, right?
The elegant and graceful Zhao Ji frowned as she thought of this. That brat Xu Lin is getting worse and worse!

I am the Empress Dowager of the Great Qin Dynasty, yet you dare to take a different path! You are truly audacious!
If anything happens because of this, see how I deal with you!
……

The next day.

After lunch, Xu Lin took a car to Zhangtai Palace.

Upon learning that Xu Lin was requesting an audience, Ying Zheng immediately put down the memorial he was halfway through reviewing and had Xu Lin brought in.

"See your Majesty!"

Xu Lin bowed.

"Sir, you may dispense with the formalities."

Ying Zheng said loudly.

Then he waved his sleeve and dismissed those around him, leaving only Zhao Gao and Gai Nie.

"May I ask what brings you to see me so suddenly, sir?"

Ying Zheng asked curiously.

After he finished speaking, he personally poured Xu Lin a bowl of boiled water and asked Xu Lin to sit down and talk.

"What is Your Majesty's opinion on the Jixia Academy?"

Xu Lin sat cross-legged at the table and asked seriously.

He's going to South Korea next month. Although South Korea is small, it shouldn't be underestimated because it's bordered by the states of Zhao and Wei.

The fate of the two states is interdependent; will Zhao and Wei watch Qin destroy Han?
Therefore, it will be at least a year and a half before he returns from South Korea.

Therefore, he had to make many arrangements before going to South Korea.

The system of awarding titles based on military merit is only suitable for chaotic times. After the Qin Dynasty unified the world, it was necessary to change the system of selecting officials, otherwise, serious problems would arise!

Having papermaking and printing techniques alone is not enough; we also need schools to teach people to read and write and to impart knowledge. Only in this way can we implement the imperial examination system, make class distinctions less rigid, and give commoners the opportunity to become officials and benefit the people!
Xu Lin was a lazy bum, so he only provided ideas; Ying Zheng was responsible for arranging the specifics.

Having lived two lives, he didn't want the Qin Dynasty to perish after only two generations before he had even had his fill of fun!
"Jixia Academy?"

"Are you referring to the Jixia Academy, which was first built during the reign of Duke Huan of Qi and located near the Ji Gate in Linzi, the capital of Qi?"

Ying Zheng frowned slightly.

Although he had never been to the State of Qi, he had loved reading since he was a child, so he knew a lot about the Jixia Academy!
Xu Lin nodded.

"If I remember correctly, Master Xun, the teacher of Li Si and Han Fei, once served as the chief priest of Jixia Academy."

"The Songzi, Tianzi, Wozi and Guanzi all seem to have originated from the Jixia Academy."

Ying Zheng continued.

"Yes."

After Master Xun left the Jixia Academy, the Jixia Academy gradually declined.

"Why doesn't Your Majesty emulate the Jixia Academy of Qi and build an academy in Xianyang to gather the greatest talents from all over the world?"

Xu Lin asked in a deep voice.

He admired the Hundred Schools of Thought, the Mohist emphasis on frugal funerals, the Confucian principle of education for all, and the Daoist principle of non-action.

"good idea!"

"After Lü Buwei died, many official positions became vacant, which was a good opportunity to fill the vacancies."

Ying Zheng readily agreed.

He wasn't worried that the officials to be appointed would be from the six states of Shandong, because neither Shang Yang nor Zhang Yi were from Qin!

Moreover, Xu Lin once said that after unifying the world, everyone would be a Qin person!

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"

Xu Lindao.

Zhao Gao and Gai Nie followed closely behind.

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng waved his hand, indicating that there was no need for such a thing. He then wrote a letter to Meng Tian, ​​entrusting him with the task of building an academy in Xianyang.

Xu Lin did not leave after the messenger had gone far away.

Upon seeing this, Ying Zheng frowned slightly.

"Is there anything else, sir?"

Ying Zheng asked in confusion.

"Correct."

"One more thing."

"I plan to go to South Korea next month."

Xu Lindao.

Although he often had days off, he was, after all, the deputy commander of the Shadow Guard, so he had to inform Ying Zheng about such an important matter as going to Han.

"South Korea is a tiny country with no more than 100,000 soldiers."

"There's no need for you, sir, to risk your life before we send out troops!"

Ying Zheng said.

Although Xu Lin's cultivation level is high, as the saying goes, two fists can't beat four legs. South Korea is one of the six countries in Shandong, so it must have no shortage of top-notch masters!
"Know thyself, ever-victorious."

"Moreover, my visit to Korea was not only to learn about Korea, but also related to a few girls."

Xu Lin stated frankly.

It's common knowledge that he likes beautiful women, so there's nothing to hide!
Moreover, for a monarch, it is not a bad thing that his subordinates are lustful, but a good thing.

As a man, if he is not lustful, he is more likely to be fond of fame or power; Lü Buwei is a prime example!

"it is good."

Upon hearing the word "girl," Ying Zheng was overjoyed.

This is Xu Lin; besides him, who else would dare to speak so frankly?

(End of this chapter)