Zhenguan Crown Prince Li Chengqian

Chapter 89 Inspecting the Academy Project
The academy buildings on Cuihua Mountain face south, and the central axis is Jixian Gate, Taixue Gate, Zhenghe Hall, and Jingyi Pavilion in sequence.

On both sides of the main building, there are two halls and six halls, imperial stele pavilions, bell and drum towers, etc., forming a traditional symmetrical pattern.

On the east side of the front yard is the Jingchi Gate, which connects with the Confucian Temple, forming a pattern of left temple and right learning.There are ten classics inscribed on the path, including Zhouyi, Shangshu, Shijing, Zhouli, Yili, Liji, Analects, Xiaojing, Mencius, and Erya.

In addition to the nursery, warehouses, clinics, and warehouses in the hospital, more than [-] classrooms, libraries, dormitories, and canteens are planned.

But the most eye-catching thing here is the locust tree planted everywhere.After walking to a locust tree and taking a few shots, he turned around and smiled at Du Gou, "I really should look at you, Du Fumin, with admiration. I even understand the truth of the three locust trees, the three princes."

There is a source for what Li Chengqian said. Since the Zhou Dynasty, there has been a saying that "face three pagoda trees, and three princes", that is, three pagoda trees are planted outside the gate of the palace, representing the official positions of Taishi, Taifu, and Taibao respectively.

The so-called by the ancients: "The appointment of Deng Huai Ding", that is, the position of the three princes.Therefore, in the past dynasties, people regarded Guohuai as "the tree of public officials and officials".

Locust trees are also widely planted in the Taixue in Chang'an, which means that the supervisors can pass the exam for high officials.In the Zhou Dynasty, pagoda trees were widely planted inside and outside the Guozijian, so pagoda trees were widely planted inside and outside the Guozijian in the past dynasties along the Zhou ritual system.

Since the implementation of the imperial examination system in the Sui Dynasty, the examination room for its scientific examinations was called "Gongyuan", because it was a place for the country to select talents, so pagoda trees were widely planted in the Gongyuan.

Du Gou said with a bitter face, "Your Highness, Master Li and Master Zhang paid attention to this, and I dare not take credit for it."

When Li Chengqian said this, he hit Du Gou's sore spot. Because of this, Li Gang and Zhang Xuansu almost broke his legs with crutches.

So under his persecution, Du Gou revealed the whole story.It turned out that there were willow trees here, so Du Gou didn't move them in order to save money.

Because the willow tree means "stay", it has the meaning of saying goodbye.It is one of the four legendary ghost trees and is said to gather ghosts.Willow is a masculine tree species, and it is mostly used in the folks to avoid evil and attract feng shui.

After Emperor Sui Yang ascended the throne, he ordered the Tongji Canal to be dug. Yu Shiji suggested planting willows on the embankment. Emperor Sui Yang thought this was a good suggestion, so he ordered willows be planted on both sides of the newly opened Grand Canal.

He planted it himself, and the imperial book gave the willow tree the surname Yang, enjoying the honor of having the same surname as the emperor. Since then, the willow tree has been known as "Yangliu".

But Li Gang and Zhang Xuansu don't see it that way. They think that this academy is a place for the country's talents, and it is a symbol of the country's prosperous age and the continuation of its culture.How can you plant such a tree that attracts ghosts and subjugates the country?This is disrespect to the saint.

Everyone burst into laughter after hearing this. Now that Du Gou is also a member of the imperial court, he was beaten by the old master because of a few trees. It's really ridiculous.

"Okay, stop laughing." Li Chengqian waved his hand to signal everyone not to make fun of Du Gou.

"Fumin is diligent and thrifty in managing the family. This is a virtue. It's just a coincidence that such a thing happened. But Master Li and the others are not wrong.

Although some money was spent, the academy is the foundation of the imperial court's education and rejuvenation of the country. It is a century-old plan that cannot be sloppy.You should always pay attention in the future. "

"No, I will always remember His Highness's instruction", Du Gou, Zhao Jie, Xu Jingzong and others all agreed.

Afterwards, Li Chengqian and others checked the unfinished places.Li Chengqian was very satisfied with what Du Gou arranged, from the materials used to the construction speed.

And just when Li Chengqian was about to leave, there was a sound of shouting and cursing from the Wayao not far away.

"Are you a pig's brain? What the hell is this tile? It's useless for three generations of Lao Tzu's craftsmanship to be handed down to you. It's fine to kill you, and I'll be ashamed of Lao Tzu alive."

When Li Chengqian walked over, he found that an old man was beating a young man with a stick, and there was a gray stone at the young man's feet.

"Old Liu, what are you doing? The third son is still young. If he made a mistake, he just needs to correct it. What do you do to beat him? Besides, if His Royal Highness is shocked, even if he cuts you off, it's not enough to atone for the crime."

After hearing this, the old man quickly brought his son to kneel on the ground, kowtowing like pounding garlic.

Li Chengqian picked up the stone at the boy's feet and looked at it carefully, and couldn't help but smile when he heard Du Gou scolding the old man.

This guy Du Gou has also learned how to protect his weaknesses. It seems that this master is a skilled craftsman under him.The reason for saying this is to shirk the crime of driving for him.

"Okay, you, Du Fumin, have also learned how to juggle flower guns in front of Bengong. I don't know if I got caught in the mud, and I don't know how to blame them."

After glaring at Du Gou, Li Chengqian turned around and said to the father and son kneeling on the ground: "Get up, don't listen to Du Gou's nonsense, it is only natural for me to beat my son, even the emperor can't control it."

"Come on, little brother, tell me about how you made this stone."

Li Chengqian was very excited, because what he held in his hand was clearly a piece of cement, which was amazing.But the young man probably had never seen such a big official, he hesitated and couldn't speak.

And his old man looked at his unworthy son with hatred.Who is this in front of me, the prince, the future emperor.Let his old man take a fancy to it, then my old Liu's family's ancestral grave will be refreshed.But this rebellious son couldn't speak out.

If Li Chengqian and the others weren't here, the old man would probably get up and beat this unfilial son with a big stick.

Seeing that the young man was too nervous to speak, Li Chengqian turned to Du Gou and said, "From today on, give this little brother a master craftsman. He doesn't have to do anything until he knows how to get this stone out."

"Little brother, study slowly. If you need anything, go to Mr. Du. If you find it, I will reward you a lot."

After finishing speaking, he turned around and left with everyone, leaving only the dazed father and son.

Zhao Jie was a person who couldn't hide his words. Seeing Li Chengqian attaching so much importance to that stone, he asked in bewilderment: "Your Highness, what's so special about that stone that you value it so much."

Li Chengqian let out a meaningful smile and said, "This is a new building material. Just wait and see. Once this material is successfully developed, it will be the best choice for building cities and roads."

"Then didn't this kid make a great contribution?"

Li Chengqian glanced at Zhao Jie.

"Of course, as long as he succeeds in developing it, I will ask His Majesty to reward him with a Viscount."

Li Chengqian's words made everyone present breathe a sigh of relief, now it is getting more and more difficult to be honored, and it is not acceptable unless it is a great merit or military merit.This shows how important the thing developed by this boy is.

(End of this chapter)