Chapter 262: Become the Dean, leave a name for eternity

Ying Ying Zi Ye had just entered the Xianyang Palace.

Before he had even returned to his own residence,

he was intercepted halfway.

Brother Zheng had learned in advance that he had returned.

He sent a eunuch to invite him to come over first.

There was no other way; Ying Ying Zi Ye had to report to Brother Zheng first before returning to his residence.

Brother Zheng's sleeping quarters.

Ying Ying Zi Ye was brought here by the eunuch.

As soon as he entered the main hall, he saw Brother Zheng sitting on the grand master chair he had gifted him.

And Zhang Han was also standing to the side; only the two of them were here.

"Your son greets Father Emperor."

"Ying Zi Ye greets General Zhang Han."

Ying Ying Zi Ye bowed to the two.

Zhang Han hurriedly returned the bow.

"Ninth Prince, this must not be, absolutely not, you are shaming this old minister."

Ying Ying Zi Ye smiled; respecting the old and loving the young is a traditional Chinese virtue.

"Ye'er, you have finally returned, sit down quickly."

Seeing Ying Ying Zi Ye arrive, Ying Zheng greeted him to sit down as well.

"Looking at you, you've gotten much darker."

"How did you feel about this trip? Did you have any gains?"

Ying Zheng was very eager to know the gains from Ying Ying Zi Ye's trip.

It was like an old father looking forward to talking with his son by candlelight after he returned home.

"The gains from this long journey were quite abundant, and I have many reflections."

"Ying Zi Ye has also learned many things."

Ying Ying Zi Ye smiled and began to recount some interesting things he had encountered on the road.

Occasionally, he would make Brother Zheng burst into hearty laughter.

The two talked for a long time, with Zhang Han occasionally interjecting a few words.

It was a harmonious atmosphere.

"By the way, Ye'er, you previously mentioned letting more people in Great Qin be able to read."

"And you also wanted to implement the imperial examination system; a very large academy has already been built in Xianyang."

"But Zhang Han and the others don't know what to do next; now that you are back, I will leave the rest to you!"

Ying Zheng suddenly remembered the academy matter and brought it up together.

Ying Ying Zi Ye was stunned; the academy had been built so quickly?

Previously, he had proposed the imperial examination system, and Brother Zheng had agreed.

Letting more people read and letting more talents serve the Great Qin court.

Brother Zheng had also agreed; he had mentioned the academy matter, but he hadn't built the academy yet.

He had originally planned to build it when he returned.

Who knew that the news he heard upon returning was that the academy had already been built.

That was even better; it could save him a lot of time, and he could recruit students for trial studies.

If successful, the academy could even be opened in every commandery and county of Great Qin!

By then, every commandery and county of Great Qin would continuously supply various talents to the court!

Thinking of this, Ying Ying Zi Ye laughed.

Since it's an academy, it must have a dean!

He had even selected the candidate.

"Father Emperor, I wonder if I could ask you for a favor?"

Ying Ying Zi Ye looked at Brother Zheng with eyes as clear as water.

"A favor?"

Ying Zheng was stunned.

Looking at Ying Ying Zi Ye's bright eyes, he didn't know what kind of crooked idea this kid was having.

It seemed this kid hadn't taken the initiative to ask him for a favor before, so he couldn't help but be curious about what kind of favor it was.

"You can say what it is."

"As for whether I will help or not, we'll see after you say it."

Ying Zheng wasn't stupid; one look at that gaze and he knew it was ill-intentioned.

"That... I just wanted to ask Father Emperor to be the dean."

"This dean doesn't need to do anything."

"Just stroll around the academy occasionally."