The fierce grandson of the Ming Dynasty

Outside Yingtianfu City, at the foot of Zhongshan Mountain.

As promised by Zhu, Zhu Xiong Ying left the palace early in the morning.

He arrived at Changjiatianzhuang and met with Tang He, Wang Pu, Jian Yi, Hou Yong, Deng Wenkeng and others to discuss the construction of the university.

However, these past few days, my eldest uncle Changmao has been working alongside Biao'er's father!

Therefore, today, the Crown Prince only sent his second maternal uncle Chang Sheng and his cousin Xu Zengshou to accompany him as guards.

Amidst the whistling wind.

As the eldest grandson of the emperor arrived in a carriage, surrounded by Imperial Guards in flying fish robes and a group of armed guards, he saw...

Tang and the others hurriedly went to greet them.

"This old minister, Tang He, pays his respects to His Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Your subject, Wang Pu... greets His Highness the Crown Prince!"

When it came to the young eunuch Sanbao, he lifted the carriage curtain.

Only then did Zhu Xiong Ying's handsome face come into view.

Today he was dressed in a light blue, round-necked, narrow-sleeved casual suit. He stepped onto a stool, strode forward, looked at Old Tang first, then placed his hands on Old Tang's arms, his eyes filled with concern, and said, "Grandpa Tang, please don't stand on ceremony!"

"And all of you, rise!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

After everyone stood up.

As the sun rises higher in the morning, it gets quite hot in this midsummer season.

Jiang Huan, who was traveling with him, quickly took the umbrella from his subordinate, hunched over, and held it up himself.

At the same time, this Jinyiwei official was actually quite puzzled.

For some reason, every time he followed the eldest grandson of the emperor, he felt that the young prince looked at him with a strange gaze!

Fearing that he might have offended the grandson of the emperor, he personally handled all matters with utmost caution...

A moment later, he saw the emperor's nephew walking forward.

Chang Sheng stood tall, his hand on the hilt of his knife, and followed closely to one side, looking warily to his left and right.

Xu Zengshou was on the other side.

The two were like two powerful generals.

Suddenly.

Looking at the assembled laborers and the surrounding soldiers, they were digging up and clearing all the wasteland at the foot of the mountain.

Zhu Xiong Ying stopped and said, "To be honest, Grandpa Tang, and a few other gentlemen, this university was originally obtained by me from my grandfather, the Emperor, to be used for the research and teaching of various crafts!"

"I won't feel at ease unless I see the site selection and layout plan in person! Thank you for coming early to wait for me!"

This reveals the grandson's magnanimity and politeness.

Then I thought of the righteous act of helping the censor collect his body that had been circulating in the capital over the past month!

People like Wang Pu naturally held him in even higher esteem!

Tang He felt relieved to see the eldest grandson of the emperor so affectionately.

He stroked his graying beard and said, "Your Highness is too kind. Now that we have received the imperial decree, we should do our utmost!"

"Your Highness, what kind of architecture do you envision for the university...?"

I saw pairs of probing eyes.

Zhu Xiong Ying waved, waiting for San Bao to bring the cloth bag.

After opening it, he took out a completed drawing and then went to the shade a few steps away, where he spread it out completely.

First, he pointed out the location and area.

"Grandpa Tang, and everyone else, please take a look!"

"This land was originally the forest of the Duke of Zheng, and there was also wasteland approved by the Emperor. It is 720 steps long from east to west and 500 steps long from north to south, totaling 1,500 mu."

"It connects to the Qingxi River on the east side, making it convenient for irrigation and the construction of water conservancy models. The west side borders the official road, facilitating the transport of timber, bricks, and other materials. Furthermore, being located in the far suburbs, it doesn't disturb the residents..."

"My plan is to divide the entire university into six areas, each independent yet interconnected."

Even the brilliant strategists like Jian Yi were seeing such a well-organized construction plan for the first time.

It was incredibly novel at first glance.

It is said that this drawing was done under the guidance of Zhu Xiong Ying, who instructed the young eunuchs San Bao and Lai Fu to draw it, while the text and numbers were written by him.

The entire system adopts an orthographic projection system, meaning that the plan, elevation, and section views correspond completely and are scaled one-to-one.

The dimensions, including the length, width, and height, are all clearly displayed!

They even created a blank table to calculate the required materials and so on.

The key is in the standards and details.

Such an operation was something the Ming Dynasty had never seen before!

Even the Ministry of Works officials who were craning their necks narrowed their pupils!

After all, the official blueprints of the Ming Dynasty were not this detailed; they only marked relative dimensions, and some construction methods relied on oral instructions and experience passed down through generations!

Even the materials used in the project were listed in a separate booklet, with little connection to the blueprints...

This loophole directly created opportunities for corruption among the officials in charge of supervising the construction!

As for the past ten years or so.

Tang He not only led military campaigns but also oversaw the construction of imperial tombs and cities.

He glanced at it and immediately saw the problem, praising, "This was drawn by Your Highness; it's far more meticulous than any I've seen before!"

Zhu Xiong Ying smiled, did not explain further, and then pointed to the middle position.

"This first area, located on the central axis, contains the lecture hall and the library. To the south are the main entrance and ceremonial gate, and in the center is the main lecture hall. On either side are the branch lecture halls, and to the north is the library..."

"This second area, located on the east side, comprises a total of four hundred acres, which can all be allocated to the Department of Agriculture and Sericulture. Food is the most important thing for the people, and my grandfather also said that agriculture and sericulture are the foundation of the country, and they are the most important subjects in the university."

"One half is used as experimental fields for grain crops, where various improved varieties can be tested. Cold-resistant grains or high-yield, flood-resistant, and insect-resistant rice can be selected. The other half is used for mulberry and cotton fields, vegetable and fruit fields, and livestock fields, also for improvement purposes..."

"This third area, located on the west side near the mountains, totals 500 acres and can be used as a workshop for craftsmen and an experimental field, and can be handed over to departments such as physics and water conservancy..."

"This fourth area, covering 300 acres to the north, is the student living area and supporting government offices. It includes dormitories, instructors' offices, a canteen, stables, and a public pharmacy."

"The fifth area, located in the northwest corner, is where archery ranges and training grounds are set up, covering an area of ​​about one hundred acres."

"In our Great Ming Dynasty, civil and military affairs are inseparable. Those who come to learn practical skills must not be weak. They should strengthen their bodies in their daily lives and can also organize Cuju (ancient Chinese football) competitions."

"The sixth area, in the southeast, is the remaining land, to be used as a medical facility..."

Above the positioning.

Compared to the Imperial Academy, it mainly focused on teaching subjects such as the Four Books and Five Classics, laws and regulations, criminal law, and mathematics, aiming to cultivate talents for official positions.

The purpose of building universities was to teach specialized and practical talents, and to place them in fields such as agriculture, industry, and medicine, which are closely related to people's livelihoods.

Regarding student recruitment, Zhu Xiong Ying planned to admit not only the sons of officials, but also farmers, artisans, soldiers, and merchants. Anyone over the age of fifteen who was eager to learn could be admitted through examination.

Moreover, the assessment only tests simple writing, arithmetic, and general knowledge.

However, for children from impoverished families, the service is free, with room and board provided, and subsidies given...

These expenses can only be covered by Lao Zhu and Biao'er's father in the early stages!

The grandson of the emperor explained it clearly and concisely.

Tang He, well aware of his position and responsibilities, did not ask further questions and immediately replied, "Your Highness's instructions have been noted by this old minister! I will certainly supervise their implementation diligently!"

Zhu Xiong Ying, supporting her arm, said, "Then I'll trouble Grandpa Tang!"

Then, he gave Wang Pu and the others some more instructions.

Having finished his business here, he was about to head towards the laborers to offer his condolences and comfort.

But as soon as I took a step, I saw a familiar figure from behind!

But look at that profile; her skin is dark, not delicate at all!

Is this still Er Yatou?

"But was it Brother Jinglong from the Duke of Cao's mansion in person?"

Seeing that the imperial grandson recognized him, Li Jinglong quickly stepped aside and bowed his head, saying, "Ahem, Your Highness has mistaken me for someone else!"