iron column and crying out to Li Chen: "Your Highness, your humble servant is wronged! Your humble servant was only following orders. Why are all these harsh punishments placed upon me I refuse to acc...Chapter 1286: All Officials, Short-Sighted Like Ants

Although the prince's inspection tour was a last-minute arrangement, security measures were not neglected.

Chen Tong went on a mission to escort the fire guns and Great Qin Thunderbolts to Yueya Pass, but there were still a large number of elite Jinyiwei warriors in the capital.

Besides, there were twelve monks, the first batch trained by Xu Wei, serving as Li Chen's dark guards to protect him.

It can be said that unless a master of the level of a demigod, like someone who has reached the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm, makes a move, even a top-tier expert in the martial world wouldn't even dare to get close to Li Chen.

Exiting the East Palace and passing through Shenwu Gate, one arrives at the outskirts of the city where a sprawling imperial academy, vast beyond imagination, lies just ahead.

Looking at the increasingly imposing academy, Li Chen smiled and said to Dantai Jing beside him: "Remember when we last came here, this place was still a half-ruined state of just laid foundations. I didn't expect that in the midst of all the hustle and bustle, an academy would have already sprung up."

Dantia Jing's voice trembled with excitement as he replied, "The entire academy has followed your Lordship's advice and does not have walls. It is a collection of buildings arranged in a pattern of three main structures, six secondary ones, and nineteen auxiliary ones."

"The three main buildings, dedicated to seeking truth, knowledge, and reality, radiate outwards from the center, dispersing into living, entertainment, learning, and working areas. To walk around this academy, it would take an entire hour. It's more like a small town than just an academy."

At this point, Dantai Jingzhi suddenly bowed to Li Chen.

Li Chen immediately grasped Dantang Jingzhi's arm and said, "Master, why is this"

"This gift is from this old minister to all the scholars in the world as a thanks to Your Lordship."

Dantai Jingzhi is the first dean of the Royal Academy. He has been involved in the construction of the academy since its inception, so he knows very well how much effort Li Chen has put into it.

Although Li Chen rarely visited the construction site, his involvement in every step of the academy's development was evident. From approval and support from various departments to funding, design, and construction, Li Chen's personal touch was present throughout the entire process.

“At first, I thought Your Highness was merely using the grand vision of gathering wise men and educating the people for generations as a way to persuade me into serving. But until now, I have come to realize that Your Highness truly desires to create a prosperous and glorious era, and this era will begin right here.”

Li Chen chuckled lightly, helping Dantang Jingzhi up and saying, "The entire court is full of talented individuals, but only sir understands this palace's governance plan."

"Whether it's political struggle or new policies, they are actually just methods and approaches to solve specific problems in the short term."

"Political struggles are for the better grasp of power, to uphold the royal authority. It must be right in name and smooth in speech. Only then can this palace govern more effectively and without hindrance from others."

"And this new policy is my first attempt to reform the entire Qin Empire's national system, and the first step in my governance. It guarantees that over the next ten or twenty years, the empire's system will be revitalized under my rule."

And there.

"Speaking of which, Li Chen pointed to the Royal Academy of Learning, which was right before their eyes, and laughed loudly: “This is where this palace truly laid the foundation for the eternal prosperity of the Qin Empire. To enlighten the people's minds, inspire their lives, and cultivate all under heaven is the basis upon which our Han Chinese nation, the descendants of Yan Huang, stands at the pinnacle of the world.”

"All the scholars and officials in court, all short-sighted like ants, who understands"

Looking at Li Chen's spirited and energetic appearance, Dantai Jing felt a surge of emotion in his heart. He sincerely said: "Your Highness's courage surpasses that of this old minister by far." came here with the intention of not caring at all about Wu Ban Shan's warning that the sixteen riders of Yan Yun would try to humble him.Instead of being intimidated, Li Chen even took the initiative...