Chapter 461 Where to Get Money

Chapter 86: Wrathfully Slaying Zhao JianyeChapter 461 Where to Get Money

And at this time, Li Chen's gaze swept over the crowd below and said, "Furthermore, this palace intends to build an academy in the western suburbs of the capital."

"The school's purpose is to provide a place for aspiring students from all over the world to live, study, and grow. Tuition is free."

"The first batch will recruit one thousand students. There are no admission requirements, as long as they are thirteen years old and can read and write."

Moreover, there are 500 more spots available. They are open to skilled craftsmen and artisans of all trades.

Compared with the news of Dantai Jing's entrance into officialdom, this matter seemed insignificant.

Yet, a portion of people still sensed a hint of the unusual.

In the court, every word and every character needs to be carefully considered. Once you miss a detail, the meaning you understand could be completely different.

Immediately, an unusual official stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, regarding the academy established by the Imperial Court that you just mentioned, with a total enrollment of one thousand five hundred students, the land area will not be small. The construction costs, as well as the living expenses of the students, would amount to a considerable expenditure. Now the imperial treasury is empty..."

"This palace knows your concerns. From construction to subsequent maintenance, the students' living expenses and all other expenditures will be borne by the East Palace." Li Chen said calmly.

Everyone looked at each other, bewildered. They couldn't understand why Li Chen would do something so thankless and tiring. They assumed it was just another one of the Crown Prince's strange antics.

The imperial treasury's money is different from the royal family's money. Besides, Li Chen also said that the money came from the East Palace, so it was the crown prince's personal money, and no one could interfere.

Then, there was no more opposition to the matter.

Having dealt with the two important matters, there was nothing else of particular note in court for the rest of the morning.

Half an hour later, the court session ended.

Throughout the entire affair, the cabinet remained silent, acting as if they were mere spectators to Li Chen's personal performance.

After the early court session ended, Su Zhenting followed Li Chen to the East Palace's hall of governance.

"Your Highness, there is an anomaly."

This is Su Zhen'ting's first sentence.

Of course there are abnormalities.

After recovering from her injuries and returning to work, Wan Jiaojiao brought Li Chen a cup of tea. He took a sip nonchalantly and said, "I invited Dantang Jing here. Such a big event can't be kept secret from them, and they have plenty of time to consider their countermeasures."

But they did not react at all in court.

"No response is the greatest response. This Zhao Xuanji... hehe."

With a cold snort, Li Chen placed the teacup in Wan Jia Jiao's hand and turned to Su Zhen Ting, saying, "I really want to know what they're planning."

Su Zhen'ting bowed and said, "My Lord, is Daimyo Jingzhi's entrance into the imperial service related to Your Highness's plan to build an academy"

Li Chen nodded and said, "Not bad. The first dean of this academy was Dantan Jingzhi. This is also one of the deals I made with him."

"This matter benefits the country and the people, and it also benefits the East Palace. Even if Dantai Jing doesn't say anything, this palace would still do it."

Su Zhen Ting worried, "But Your Highness, the cost of building dormitories alone to accommodate over a thousand students is astronomical. Plus, the ongoing expenses for maintaining those students, while it would certainly earn Your Highness a good reputation, where will the money come from"

The Eastern Palace's cost was unknown to Su Zhen Ting, but he was sure Li Chen couldn't possibly afford the construction expenses that easily reached tens of thousands of taels. The upkeep costs for over a thousand people afterwards were an annual expense that could be described as bottomless.

Li Chen let out a hearty laugh and said, "General, you've forgotten, haven't you This palace is getting married soon"ment, making one feel as if basking in the warmth of spring.The old monk was not polite either, bowing slightly to Li Chen and then taking a sip from his teacup.After each had a cup of tea, Li Chen we...