lcionline Chapter 120 With the establishment of the Innovation Academy,
Chapter 120 With the establishment of the Innovation Academy,
Mu Yunxi and Yongle's lives became even busier. The academy attracted young students from all over the country. While there was no age limit, everyone seemed to tacitly reserve the opportunity for the young. The remaining courses were already full by the second day, all male. As for the women, aside from Lu Xiaojuan and a few others, there were no other women. At the Innovation Academy, they eagerly sought new knowledge and skills to change their destinies.
Mu Yunxi not only takes the time to teach them personally, but also frequently interacts with them, encouraging them to bravely pursue their dreams. Yongle silently supports her behind the scenes and occasionally participates in the daily management of the academy.
That evening, the two sat in the study room, discussing the next day's work schedule. "Tomorrow we'll start teaching basic arithmetic," Mu Yunxi said as she wrote some materials. "I think we can start with simple addition and subtraction."
"Well," Yongle nodded in agreement, "but you also have to make sure to rest. You have to take construction and manufacturing courses while also finding time to teach them. Don't get too tired. If it really doesn't work, I'll find a female teacher to teach them basic courses?" She looked at Mu Yunxi's slightly tired face with concern, her heart full of heartache.
"Don't worry, with you by my side, how could I feel tired? But as for a female teacher... that's fine!" Mu Yunxi replied with a smile, her eyes gentle yet firm. Yongle blushed slightly after hearing this and gently nudged Mu Yunxi: "You're always so talkative. Well, as for this female teacher, I have to go find one."
"Yeah!" Mu Yunxi smiled and responded at her.
Just as the two were immersed in this warmth, there was a knock on the door.
It was Ruo Ling: "Your Highness, someone came from the Mu Mansion and said that Senior Xie was looking for Master Mu."
Mu Yunxi stood up after hearing this and said, "Master must be looking for me for something. I'll go check it out!"
"Go!" Yongle said gently with a smile on his face. That smile was like a flower blooming in spring, warming your heart.
"Okay, take a rest if you're tired. No need to wait for me!" Mu Yunxi responded softly, her eyes full of concern.
"I got it, go quickly!" Yongle looked at Mu Yunxi with a helpless smile on his face and shook his head gently. He seemed to feel that his concern for Mu Yunxi was a little redundant, but deep in his heart he was full of joy.
Soon, Mu Yunxi returned to the Mu Mansion. As soon as she entered, Xie Shengsheng came to greet her and asked eagerly, "Xi'er, is your academy recruiting martial arts masters?" Her voice was clear and loud.
Mu Yunxi did not answer immediately, but asked instead: "Master, do you have any good suggestions?" As he spoke, his eyes revealed curiosity and anticipation.
Xie Shengsheng smiled slightly and said slowly, "No, it's just that I have nothing to do, so I thought about becoming a martial arts teacher in your academy. Firstly, I can kill time, and secondly, I can teach some martial arts to the students."
Mu Yunxi was secretly delighted when she heard this. It was like someone offering a pillow when you feel sleepy! She immediately said excitedly, "Of course, I need to keep fit in addition to studying. But I'm afraid I'll have to trouble Master with other things right now..." At this point, Mu Yunxi paused for a moment, as if she was a little embarrassed to speak.
"You say!" Xie Shengsheng urged with a puzzled look on his face.
"There are several female students in the academy... but none of them can even read. I've been incredibly busy lately, so I'd like to ask you, Master, to teach them for a few days." Mu Yunxi said with a hint of embarrassment. After all, asking a master to cover for a class was always a bit awkward. If someone could temporarily teach those girls the basics, she'd have more time to attend to other matters.
Mu Yunxi now juggles many responsibilities! Not only is she actively involved in researching two rice crops, she also participates in the new students' research and development of cannons, and simultaneously collaborates with students in the construction class on how to build more stable and durable bridges. These numerous important tasks are truly overwhelming. Fortunately, Emperor Qing Zhao, fully aware of the significance of her busy work, immediately granted her permission to cease teaching duties.
After Xie Shengsheng agreed, Mu Yunxi threw herself into the research on double-cropping rice without any worries. Besides herself, the project team also included Liang Mancang and a close friend Liang Mancang had specially invited. This person was said to have extensive knowledge of rice cultivation. Liang Mancang introduced him to Yan Luji, a forty-six-year-old man. Upon hearing about the research project on double-cropping rice, he jumped in without hesitation, without even a word.
After arriving, he didn't want to leave. He found that at the Innovation College, he could exchange planting techniques and experiences with others. This place not only brought together many talented students, but also had a fertile experimental field for students to conduct various agricultural research.
At this time, the three of them were leading a hundred students, who were divided into ten groups. They were now working in the experimental fields designated by the college. Each group had two plots of land, each about two square meters, and each group was planting crops using their own knowledge and methods.
Although Mu Yunxi couldn't quite recall rice cultivation in China, she still invested time in her vague memories. She knew that rice, the staple food of Zhaoguo, had a direct impact on people's lives. Therefore, she was determined to find a way to increase rice production so that more people could have enough to eat.
At this time, Mu Yunxi saw them sowing seeds directly, and then she realized that Zhaoguo did not grow seedlings. Lian Liang Mancang and Yan Luji also said the same thing. There was no way, Mu Yunxi could only explain the planting process of Huaguo to them in detail, including how to select seeds, grow seedlings, fertilize, irrigate, etc. Seeing that she was about to speak, a student asked her to wait, and then took out a small notebook and a charcoal pencil from her arms. Of course, these were prepared by the college just for easy carrying. Seeing that they were all ready, Mu Yunxi also took out a notebook from her bag and opened it and said: "These are some planting methods I have summarized. The first is seed selection and seed soaking. Select seeds with full grains, soak them in water after drying, remove necrotic seeds, and sow them after germination.
Then comes the seedling cultivation and transplanting. After the seeds germinate and grow into seedlings, they are transplanted into paddy fields. Each seedling needs to be kept at an appropriate distance to ensure that the seedlings have sufficient growth space.