The Great Han Dynasty: From Feng Lang Juxu to the Eternal Emperor

Chapter 271 Farewell to Shangyuan

Today is the night of Shangyuan in the second year of Yuanshou.

The lights of thousands of houses illuminate the city of Chang'an beautifully.

There are a dazzling array of lanterns on the banks of the Weishui River. With the invention of paper, it has been used more and more widely in all aspects of people's lives.

I don’t know who invented the custom of lanterns. Chang’an Avenue is full of lantern sellers, and the banks of the Weishui River are already overcrowded.

Chang'an County sent subordinate officials to patrol the streets to prevent any possible riots.

In Chang'an Nancheng, the sound of reading continues. The children are working hard. Even on such a grand festival, they still study hard.

Wei Ning accompanied Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty as he stood outside the academy. Listening to the sound of children reading loudly, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty could not help but sigh with emotion: "You have done a great thing."

Wei Ning smiled and shook his head: "No."

"It's just an academy built. I just hope that more and more people will come to teach in the academy in the future, so that more people can learn to read and write."

Weining's goal is also very big. It is not just about educating these Confucian books, but there are actually many miscellaneous subjects that can be applied.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty always believed that he should lure people with benefits. He had not done anything these days. He had been discussing with Zhuang Qingzhai and other high-ranking officials in the imperial court on the plan to obtain official positions through examinations. Once mature, the Han Dynasty's talent recruitment system would be reformed in the future.

However, these things cannot be rushed.

Dade came out, first clasped his fists and saluted Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and then nodded to Wei Ning.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty smiled and said: "It's a big holiday, don't let the children learn too late. They still have to play when they should go out."

Dade smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty has misunderstood me, and I am helpless. I also hope that they can go out and have fun, but they refuse."

"This group of children cherish this hard-won opportunity."

"Their parents send me a lot of bacon, eggs, and wild vegetables every day. I don't have the shame to ask for them, so I want them to thank Mr. Wei, and Mr. Wei doesn't want me to say that he runs the academy."

It can be seen that Dade is very happy. He has never thought that teaching and educating people will bring him such great happiness and satisfaction. He is immersed in joy and excitement every day.

How could he not be happy if he could cultivate the future of the country, teach children to grow and learn, and promote his own etiquette concepts?

These... are the future of the country!

More children will participate in the future!

The journey of the great road means that the world is for the common good. Although it is impossible to achieve the ultimate goal of the great road, as long as we work hard, it will be enough to make us proud.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked at Wei Ning suspiciously and said, "Why don't you let Dafuzi tell them that you run this academy?"

Wei Ning shrugged and said, "I'm afraid of trouble. I don't want to deal with these worldly things."

They were all poor families, and Wei Ning couldn't bear to see them giving everything they had for their children's education.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty squinted his eyes and said, "If you wait a little longer, education will be easier when the country becomes rich and powerful."

After saying goodbye and expressing gratitude, Weining accompanied Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to the north city.

It was close to the imperial city and more prosperous.

On the way, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty occasionally glanced at Weining, his eyes full of reluctance, and said: "We are going to set off the day after tomorrow. You must be careful on the road. Make sure you are safe no matter what, don't act blindly..."

Wei Ning felt that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was like a nagging elder father. He smiled and said: "Uncle, I have said this so many times that my ears are calloused."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said: "Then you must listen."

"Oh."

Wei Ning said: "I'm just going to deliver some food. If there's any danger, you'd better worry more about Huo Qubing. He's the most dangerous one."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty pondered for a moment and said to Wei Ning seriously: "Do you still remember what I said to you?"

Wei Ning said: "When I come back, you want to give me a big surprise?"

"Can I tell you now?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty thought for a moment and said, "No, I'll wait until you come back."

Wei Ning chuckled, "I guessed it all."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was stunned for a moment: "You guessed it?" Wei Ning whispered mysteriously: "Are you going to give my fourth aunt a queen?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: "..."

"That's it."

Wei Ning said: "I knew it."

Not long after, the two came to the market in the north of the city. Wei Ning asked Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to wait, and then left in a hurry.

Not long after, he returned with two lanterns and pen and ink.

"Uncle, write a wish and put it in the lantern. We will put it away later."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty rolled his eyes at him: "I don't do such boring things."

"Can any wish come true just by putting up a lantern? People have to rely on themselves and strive for whatever they wish for. This is more practical than anything else."

Wei Ning said: "Okay, okay, don't talk nonsense, I'm leaving and I won't see you soon."

"Grant me a wish, write your wish quickly."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: "..."

He reluctantly picked up the pen, thought for a while, and then began to write.

Wei Ning stretched out his head to look, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty patted his head: "Write your own."

Wei Ning: "Okay."

He himself began to write quietly, and then stuffed the small note into the lantern.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty also finished writing it at this time.

The two came to the Weishui River and put down the lanterns together.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty asked Wei Ning: "What did you write?"

Wei Ning smiled and said, "It's a secret, it won't work once you tell it."

"What about you?" Wei Ning asked Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said: "It won't work if I say it."

Weining: "..."

Wei Ning led Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty towards a snack stall. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty paused for a moment and said to his left and right, "Go and take out what that boy wrote. I will take a look at what he wrote when I go back in the evening."

"Here."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty followed Weining to the food stall, where the shop served two bowls of fried noodles.

The two of them had a great time eating, and when paying the bill, Wei Ning threw ten dollars to the other party.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said in shock: "So expensive?"

"At the beginning of last year, it was only six cents. Are you, the store owner, deliberately raising the price because your child is young?" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's face turned dark.

The store owner said with a panicked look on his face: "Don't dare to talk nonsense. It's a small business with meager profits. How can you cheat children out of their money?"

"My lord, you haven't come out for a long time."

"Last year it was indeed six yuan, but this year the price is different. Every household has more and more food, and the money for selling it is also more. Of course, the price of rice and noodles will increase accordingly. If last year's price is used again, the villain will suffer heavy losses. Sigh."

Wei Ning smiled and winked at Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and then said: "Our emperor is still powerful and has managed Chang'an well, so prices will rise. Every household is well fed, clothed and warm, and has more income, so the prices of the things sold will be natural. It’s also high.”

The store owner beamed and agreed: "What this little brother said is reasonable. In the final analysis, our emperor has the ability to lead us to make a fortune together."

This wave of flattery made Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty grin with joy. Hearing such a simple comment from the people is ten thousand times better than the officials praising him. Even a wise king would like it!

(End of this chapter)