The powerful princess arrives with a space warehouse

Chapter 1052 Reforming the School

Ouyang Yunyao nodded and continued to guide them, "We must now learn to manufacture our own artifacts and build an industry belonging to the Western Chu Kingdom, so that we will not fall behind the Luoba Continent."

Furthermore, we must ensure that such industries spread throughout the entire Western Chu Kingdom. These industries, capable of producing novel goods, can be called 'industry.' In other words, our Western Chu Kingdom must begin developing industry.”

“Industry…?” Xia Yan murmured, savoring the new word. Her eyes lit up, and she exclaimed excitedly, “Your Highness, what a wonderful name!”

She thought for a moment, then looked at Ouyang Yunyao eagerly and said, "Your Highness, if we develop industry, can we manufacture pistols, submachine guns, and even large iron birds that can fly like the ones in your Qiankun bag?"

The maids around Ouyang Yunyao had long been subtly influenced by her. In particular, they were often taken into Ouyang Yunyao's space, where the novel and extraordinary objects that were ahead of their time had long captivated them.

Those things had already planted seeds of curiosity and exploration in their hearts.

Xia Yan was the most studious and inquisitive. In the past, she would always ask Ouyang Yunyao questions, getting hung up on how various objects were made. She had been researching how arrow guns were made, and when she saw a small hand grenade, she wanted to study it as well. Ouyang Yunyao once said that she was really an inquisitive little girl.

Seeing her interest in studying it, Ouyang Yunyao found many books related to manufacturing for her to read, as a way to pass the time. At first, Xia Yan was confused by them, but she never tired of it and gradually began to understand the basics.

"Haha, Yan'er! You've got quite the nerve!" Ouyang Yunyao laughed loudly as she looked at her eager expression.

Xia Yan blushed slightly at the words, but her eyes dimmed a little, and she asked with a hint of disappointment, "Your Highness, is it that you can't make it?"

Ouyang Yunyao gently tapped the forehead of the girl who had leaned in, and said softly, "Yan'er, it's a good thing that you have this idea! It's not that we can't create it, but that we can't create it right now."

"Those items are extremely complex to manufacture, requiring very high levels of craftsmanship and technology. With our current technology and capabilities, we simply cannot manufacture them. But don't worry, as long as you study and research diligently step by step, you will definitely be able to manufacture them in the future."

The three maids held their breath, staring intently at Ouyang Yunyao without blinking, nodding solemnly and listening carefully to every word she said.

Ouyang Yunyao changed the subject and reassured them, "You don't need to be discouraged now. We can start with simple objects and learn to make muskets first."

"Your Highness! Can we really make a musket?" Xia Fei suddenly stood up, hugged Xia Yan tightly, his voice full of excitement.

Seeing her excited expression, Ouyang Yunyao raised an eyebrow, nodding with a mixture of helplessness and amusement: "Yes, it's certainly possible." Then, her expression turned serious. "But manufacturing muskets is by no means easy. You must study hard and understand these things."

If we take out the muskets and study them more thoroughly, we will be able to manufacture our own muskets.

Actually, Ouyang Yunyao has all these blueprints and manufacturing procedures on her computer in her space, but there's no equipment here, so they have to take their time.

Ouyang Yunyao continued, "As long as you learn the knowledge well and lay a solid foundation, you will have the possibility of creating any kind of strange object in the future."

The girls were thrilled by these words and exclaimed in unison, "Your Highness, please teach us! We will definitely study hard!" They all knew that the princess would have these books in her storage bag and assumed that she would definitely know them.

Even Xiao Cui, who had grown up with Ouyang Yunyao, didn't doubt how Ouyang Yunyao knew these things. She thought that Ouyang Yunyao knew everything because the old immortal who gave the princess the Qiankun bag secretly taught her.

Seeing their excited expressions, Ouyang Yunyao looked at them seriously and said, "Studying is easy, but it's a tough thing."

"Your Highness, we are not afraid of hardship, please teach us!" the group declared loudly.

“Alright! As long as you are willing to learn, I will teach you.” Ouyang Yunyao nodded.

She looked at Xia Yan and said slowly, "Yan'er, not only do you have to learn, but from now on, you also have to let the children in the school start to get in touch with it."

"The children? But they have to attend classes and learn so many lessons from their teachers every day. Do they even have time to learn these things?" Xia Yan asked doubtfully.

“This is the second thing I want to tell you.” Ouyang Yunyao paused briefly before saying, “We can divide the children in the school into classes based on their interests and hobbies.”

"Class division?" Xia Yan pondered for a moment after hearing the princess's words, but still didn't understand. So she asked, "Your Highness, could you explain in detail how we should divide them into classes based on their interests? And how will they study after being divided into classes?"

When asked, Ouyang Yunyao suddenly slapped her forehead in frustration. The school she founded was missing something important—a library.

She looked at the group, her tone tinged with self-reproach: "It was my oversight. We should have set up a library in our school, collecting all kinds of books so that the children can read widely, broaden their horizons, and also learn about each of their interests."

"Your Highness, please don't blame yourself. You've created such a wonderful learning environment for the children, and they are much happier now than before," Xia Yan quickly comforted her.

“Yes, yes, they can not only go to school, but also have enough to eat, warm clothes, and rooms to live in. It’s like paradise on earth,” Xiao Cui nodded in agreement.

"You must remember, we must do everything in our power to ensure that the children of Western Chu can live like this."

"Yes! We've got it." The girls nodded repeatedly.

Ouyang Yunyao nodded and then instructed, "Yan'er, in the next few days, have Mei'er find a large room in the school, set up some bookshelves, and put up tables and chairs to make a small study room."

"Understood, Your subordinate!" Xia Yan replied respectfully.

After discussing the library, Ouyang Yunyao brought up the details of class division again: "Isn't our school now divided into three classes: beginner, intermediate, and advanced?"

“Yes, Your Highness, that’s the current three levels. Students in the advanced class are already qualified to participate in the imperial examinations,” Xia Yan replied.

“Very good.” Ouyang Yunyao thought for a moment and said, “The children in the beginner class will continue to study according to the original curriculum and build a solid foundation. We can formally divide them into classes later in the intermediate class.”

Children who aspire to take the imperial examinations and pursue official careers will be grouped into one class; those who enjoy martial arts and are willing to engage in combat will be grouped into another; and finally, those who enjoy arithmetic and are skilled with their hands will be placed in a separate class. This way, the curriculum for each class can be tailored to individual needs.