The academy building in Cuihua Mountain faces south from the north, with the central axis in order of Jixian Gate, Taixue Gate, Zhenghe Hall, and Jingyi Pavilion.

There are two halls and six halls on both sides of the main building, the Royal Stele Pavilion, the Bell and Drum Tower, etc., forming a traditional symmetrical pattern. This was built by Du Gou based on the neighborhood pattern of Chang'an City.

On the east side of the front yard is the Jingzhi Gate, which is connected to the Confucius Temple, forming a pattern of temples on the left and studies on the right. There are scriptures carved on the stone along the path, including Zhouyi, Shangshu, Book of Songs, Zhouli, Rites, Book of Rites, Analects of Confucius, and Xiaojing.

There are ten books in total between Mencius and Erya.

In addition to the shooting nursery, warehouse, medical clinic, warehouse, classrooms, library, dormitories, and canteens, more than 2,000 rooms are planned in the hospital.

But the most eye-catching thing here is the locust trees planted everywhere. After walking to a locust tree and taking pictures twice, he turned around and smiled at Du Gou: "Du Fumin should really look at you with admiration. I met three locust trees and three gentlemen in a row.

I understand everything about Wei Yan."

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

The ancients said: "Climbing the Sophora pod and the tripod" refers to the position of the Three Dukes. Therefore, in all dynasties, people regarded the Sophora japonica as the "tree of the public ministers and officials".

Locust trees were also widely planted in the Imperial College in Chang'an, which symbolized that the supervisors could pass the examination for high-ranking officials. In the Zhou Dynasty, locust trees were widely planted inside and outside the Imperial College, so all the Imperial Colleges in the past dynasties followed the Zhou etiquette system.

Plant locust trees.

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

Du Gou said with a bitter face: "Your Highness, this is all the attention of Master Li and Master Zhang. I don't dare to take credit."

Li Chengqian's words touched Du Gou's sore spot. Because of this, Li Gang and Zhang Xuansu nearly broke his legs with walking sticks.

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

Because the willow tree has the meaning of "remain", it means farewell. It is one of the four ghost trees in the legend and is said to gather ghosts. The willow tree is a masculine tree species and is often used among the people to avoid evil and attract feng shui.

After Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty came to the throne, he ordered the construction of the Tongji Canal. Yu Shiji suggested planting willows on the embankments. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty thought this suggestion was good, so he ordered willows to 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. From then on, the willow tree had the reputation of "Yangliu".

But Li Gang and Zhang Xuansu don't see it that way. They believe that this academy is a place for national ethics and a symbol of the country's prosperity and cultural heritage. How can you plant such a tree that attracts ghosts and subjugates the country? This is disrespectful to the saints.

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After hearing this, everyone burst into laughter. Du Gou was now a high official in the imperial court, but he was beaten by the old master for a few trees. It was really funny.

"Okay, don't laugh." Li Chengqian waved his hands to signal everyone not to make fun of Du Gou.

"Assisting the people is diligent and thrifty, and this is a virtue. What happened like this is just fate. But Master Li and the others are not wrong either.

Although some money has been spent, the academy is the foundation of the imperial court's education and rejuvenation of the country. It is a century-old plan and cannot be careless. You must always pay attention to it in the future."

"Promise, I will bear in mind His Highness's teachings." Du Gou, Zhao Jie, Xu Jingzong and others agreed one after another.

Later, Li Chengqian and others inspected the areas that had not yet been completed. From the materials used to the construction speed, Du Gou's arrangement made Li Chengqian very satisfied.

And just when Li Chengqian was about to leave, a sound of yelling and cursing came from the nearby Wayao.

"Are you a pig-brained person? What the hell is this tile? My three generations of craftsmanship are useless if they are passed down to you. I'll kill you, and I'll be embarrassed even if I'm alive."

When Li Chengqian and his party walked over, they 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 Tou, what are you doing? The third son is still young. He can correct his mistakes and correct them. What did you do to hit him? Besides, even if he frightened His Highness the Crown Prince, even cutting you down wouldn't be enough to atone for the crime."

After hearing this, the old man quickly took his son and knelt on the ground, kowtowing like pounding garlic.

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

Du Gou has now learned to guard his shortcomings. It seems that this old master is a skilled craftsman under him. The reason why I say this is to evade the crime of being surprised.

"Okay, you, Du Fumin, have learned how to play tricks in front of me. I don't know if I am wrong or not. I don't know how to blame them."

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

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

Li Chengqian was very excited, because what he was holding was clearly a piece of cement, which was amazing. But the young man had probably never seen such a big official before, and he was hesitant to say anything.

And his father looked at his unfulfilled son with hatred. Who is this person in front of him? He is the prince, the future emperor. If he falls in love with him, then my old Liu family will have to clear their ancestral graves.

I was angry. But this traitor couldn't say anything.

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 around and said to Du Gou: "From today on, I will give this little brother an example of a master craftsman. He doesn't have to do anything until he knows how to get this stone."

"Little brother, study slowly and go to Mr. Du if you need anything. If you find it, I will give you a lot of rewards."

After speaking, he turned around and left with everyone, leaving only the father and son in a daze.

Zhao Jie was a man who couldn't hold back his words. Seeing that Li Chengqian attached so much importance to the stone, he asked in confusion: "Your Highness, what is so special about that stone that you attach so much importance to it."

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 hasn't this kid made great achievements?"

Li Chengqian glanced at Zhao Jie.

"Of course, as long as he successfully develops it, I will ask your Majesty to reward him with a viscount."
Chapter completed!