Datang: Ten Years of Proton, Leading an Army of Millions to Return

But Cheng Yaojin's brain worked very quickly. He knew that although his sons could go to the battlefield, their fathers were like this. At most, his sons could serve as assistants on the battlefield and perform specific military duties. They basically could not produce talents who could become the pillars of the family.

He and Li Kuan have fought side by side for so long, and even Li Qiu has his own unique methods of marching, fighting, excavating and training talents.

The Royal Military Academy he founded will probably train a new batch of young generals for Da Yan in a short time. And he, Old Cheng, is a veteran cadre-level figure in Da Yan.

As long as he could show up more often in the military academy and show favor to the winners, perhaps they could become his disciples.

When the time comes, I can ask those disciples to "guide" me, and then I can stand out on the battlefield again, right?

Li Kuan put his hand down. In fact, it was not impossible to ask Cheng Yaojin to participate.

First of all, Cheng Yaojin valued talents, and he did admit this. Although his methods might be simpler and rougher than Guo Shoujing's, they were indeed more lenient than those pedantic ministers who cared too much about family background or connections.

Secondly, he had fought on the battlefield for many years and had rich experience. More importantly, this old demon was thick-skinned and never let himself suffer any loss. If he was allowed to participate, then his military academy would not suffer any loss.

"It's rare that General Cheng has this intention," Li Kuan smiled. "General Cheng wants to come to my military academy to take charge, but he has to agree to my three conditions?"

"Okay, just ask me when you are young. Not to mention three, even if it's thirty, I will agree to all of them."

Li Kuan nodded:

"Okay, first of all, the academy has its own rules. Although General Cheng is highly respected, he must follow the rules of my academy when he comes to my academy. In particular, please control your temper, General Cheng."

"No problem," Cheng Yaojin said with a smile, "My boy, don't be fooled by my rough appearance, but I am very smart. I know exactly where to go, what to say, and what to do."

Li Kuan continued:

"Second, I know that you, General Cheng, are a shrewd person and you can't eat anywhere."

"But in the military academy, the old general still has to suffer some losses."

"Hahahaha," Cheng Yaojin laughed.

"When I, Old Cheng, take things, I never take things from my own people. I always take things from my enemies."

"But you have to know, kid, although I, Old Cheng, have cheated many people, I have never cheated you. You have to be honest with me!"

"General Cheng, please rest assured about this," Li Kuan pointed out.
"As for the third one, General Cheng, you have to promise me that if the students of my military academy go to the battlefield one day, General Cheng, when you fight with them, don't take the credit for the achievements of our students."

"Ah, about this." At this point, Cheng Yaojin actually hesitated.

One of his original motivations for coming to the military academy to help was to discover one or two outstanding talents and lead them to success in the future.

Li Kuan’s request.

"If General Cheng doesn't agree, then I, Li Qiu, can do nothing." Li Kuan looked helpless.

"Okay, okay, I agree to everything!"

Cheng Yaojin thought about it and decided that the military academy that Li Kuan was going to set up was definitely a good thing, so he would first find a way to get in. As for the rest, he could handle it with his own brain.

"Thank you very much, General Cheng," Li Kuan smiled, then picked up little Yuanyuan, "Sister Yuan, let's ride our bikes home now."

"Brother-in-law, please ride faster," Xiao Yuanyuan said with a smile, "I want to go back as soon as possible."

Li Kuan put his hand on the handlebars. You know, he had ridden this thing countless times in modern times.

So Li Kuan pushed the pedal and the bicycle started to run very fast.

Although he played very late yesterday, Li Kuan got up early at daybreak, got rid of the little ancestor's entanglement, and went straight to the "Gewuyuan".

Now that the war is over, Dayan will naturally focus on handling internal affairs.

The two academies of Gewu and Military Affairs, as the centers for attracting and recruiting outstanding talents for Dayan in Li Kuan's plan, are naturally the top priorities.

Now, the specific affairs of the Military Academy are still being prepared, but the Institute of Gewu can see certain results.

"When the great way is practiced, the world is for all..." As soon as he walked to the door, a burst of clear reading sound came over. Li Kuan listened carefully. If he remembered correctly, this should be the "Book of Shang" talking about the world of great harmony.

He listened for a moment and was about to move forward when a man in red official uniform came up to him:
"Your Majesty, I am so honored to meet you today at the Institute of Gewu. I am truly overwhelmed with fear and trepidation."

Li Kuan took a look and thought he looked familiar: "You are..."

"I am one of the earliest students of the Institute of Gewu. My family has been poor since I was a child. My parents are counting on me to pass the imperial examination and bring honor to the family!"

"As a result, I failed for several consecutive years. It was only with the guidance of my mentor in the Institute of Gewu founded by the general that I won the first place in one fell swoop. I didn't expect that I could take away my benefactor today..."

At this point, Pei said proudly, "And several of my fellow countrymen were able to succeed because of the guidance they received in the Institute of Gewu."

"Oh," Li Kuan was impressed, "I didn't expect that I, Li Kuan, would become the one who trained the top scholar."

The two of them laughed loudly and then continued to walk out.

Li Kuan met with all the gentlemen in the Institute of Gewu and found that he had to make an assessment plan for three days later and a teaching plan for next year.

Li Kuan took a look and was very satisfied, so he said to them:

"Thank you for your hard work, gentlemen. However, I would like to know what students usually learn in this Institute of Gewu."

"Your Majesty, first of all, the Confucian classics "The Analects", "The Book of Changes" and "The Book of Songs" are all required for students to learn. Only by studying them carefully can students improve their conversation and cultivation, and use poetry and songs to win glory for themselves in front of everyone."

A respected gentleman stood up and said, "Of course, according to your majesty's wishes, our Institute of Gewu has always been to train more practical talents for Da Yan." "So we require students to strengthen their physical fitness and learn the most basic martial arts while studying classics. In addition, we also have policy theory classes to cultivate students' overall awareness and thinking."

"Students can also choose some crafts according to their own interests, so that they can have a foothold after leaving the academy. Even if they can't do anything for the government, they can still contribute to Da Yan."

Li Kuan smiled; he didn't expect that Gewuyuan would develop so fast. Listening to the courses, it is simply a modern comprehensive university.

At this time, a young gentleman also ran over and said to Li Kuan excitedly:
"Sir, what do you think of the topic I'm researching? It's about land management and production. I believe that as long as I can complete this, I can definitely make a contribution to the food development of Da Yan."

At this point, the gentleman paused.

"However, sir, regarding the funding issue..."

"Okay, okay, we have all seen your achievements. As long as you do your job well, the court will definitely receive the support it deserves."

Li Kuan smiled and looked down at Mr. Sun who had been working hard.

"Mr. Sun, what are you writing in this dense text?"

"Oh, Your Majesty, this is this year's admission list."

Mr. Sun immediately stood up and showed the red list to Li Kuan.
“I don’t know if we set the standard too high this time, so there aren’t many admissions places for this class.”

"It's okay. There aren't that many students. We can take our time. Besides, maybe this Institute of Gewu will be expanded in the future."

As someone who has lived in the present for such a long time, Li Kuan knows very well the importance of "going deep into the front line".

"When the red list is posted, I will go and see it myself."

In order to better understand the situation, Li Haotian changed into casual clothes and went to inquire about the situation as a young man from another place.

"The list is out, the list is out," a man dressed in yamen runner's clothes stood beside the city wall, holding a red list in his hand and shouting. When people heard it, they immediately gathered around and looked for their names on the posted red list impatiently.

It was obvious that not many people were recruited this time, and there were only a few names on the red list. However, most people still looked at the names several times, and after repeatedly confirming that their own names were not on the list, they shook their heads and left in disappointment.

"Hey, everyone," Li Kuan asked from the periphery.
"If I remember correctly, the imperial examination results should not be released today. What on earth are you all looking at with such a large group of people gathered together?"

A scholar next to him looked at him and asked curiously:
"My dear brother, I'm afraid you are not from this place. Although the imperial examination results are not announced today, the Institute of Gewu is recruiting again. Not only will you pass the imperial examination, but being admitted to the Institute of Gewu is also a matter of honor for your family."

"Oh, indeed I am from another place. I admire the charm of Chang'an, so I plan to stay here for a few months," Li Kuan smiled and fanned himself.

"As for the Academy of Gewu, I have also heard of it. I heard that it was founded by His Majesty and is a place for Great Yan to recruit and train talents. However, this Academy of Gewu seems to have not been open for long. Why are you so concerned about it?"

"You are an outsider, but you still need some experience."

The scholar laughed and said,

"First of all, think about it. Who is our Majesty? Not only did he lead our Great Yan army to conquer the barbarians, and invented things that increased our Great Yan's grain production, but His Majesty himself is also talented and wise."

How can this academy he founded not teach people real skills? We joined the Institute of Gewu to improve our skills and make contributions to Da Yan.

"I see," the young man smiled, as if he understood, "but there are so many people looking at the list, they can't all be going for your Majesty's sign."

"Of course not," said another big, fleshy man.
"I heard that the things taught in this Academy of Gewu are not something that even private school teachers in the palace can learn."

"I heard that if you enter the Gewu Academy, you will have a great chance to serve the country and the people at the court. Students who study in the Gewu Academy will basically win the imperial examinations."

"Even the most inferior and least qualified students in the academy can learn a good skill after graduation and invent something unique to make a lot of money."

"Even officials, as well as their children, are trying their best to get into the Academy of Gewu. After all, in this peaceful and prosperous era, who wouldn't want to contribute to the court and bring honor to their family?"

"Excuse me, sir," the scholar looked at the loudmouth carefully, "Why do you look so familiar to me? Have we met before?"

"Oh, it's me. I sell mutton at the market. Our mutton is delicious and weighs well. Neighbors all like to buy from me. It's not surprising that you've seen me." The man with the loud voice laughed.

"Oh," the scholar was even more puzzled, "Does Mr. Xu also want to join the Institute of Gewu?"

"I, I'm here for my son. I'm a rough guy who never went to school, so I can't do this. But my son is still young, he still has a chance, I'm here to help him get familiar with the process."

The loud man laughed and said, "Besides, now that people from the Tang Dynasty have gone in, I, a butcher, will have no chance to develop myself."

After he finished speaking, the crowd burst into laughter, and Li Kuan walked out in an elegant manner, waving a fan.

At this time, a short and capable man ran up to him. Li Kuan patted the man and said with a smile:
"The Institute of Gewu has developed well. It seems that you have put a lot of effort into promoting it."

"Your Majesty, your Institute of Gewu is well run. I just did what I should do," the man replied with a smile.
"I wonder where you are going next, Your Majesty?"

"Although the Institute of Gewu can cultivate knowledgeable people for Da Yan, what my hall needs is talents with both literary and martial arts skills. If the School of Literature catches up, the School of Martial Arts will naturally not fall behind," Li Kuan said with a smile.
"I have to go back home now and think carefully about the military academy's admissions competition."

When Li Kuan lived in modern times, he liked to watch some military channels, so he had some knowledge in this area.

In addition, Li Jing and Li Ji not only have outstanding fighting abilities, but also have extremely rich military ideas. After consulting them, Li Kuan also had some inspiration of his own.

Just when the admission rules were about to be formulated, the think tanks from the Gewu Academy came over and offered some suggestions.

So after three days and three nights of thinking, Li Kuan finally worked out an enrollment plan for the Royal Military Academy.

Recruitment targets: All physically strong and capable people who are willing to serve the Tang Dynasty on the battlefield.

(End of this chapter)