Of course, such a dangerous notion as enlightening the entire populace could never be spoken aloud before other emperors.
But Zhang Chulan had already learned of Li Shimin's circumstances from He Jingfeng. He knew that this resident of Myriad Worlds City, who had been emperor in two lifetimes, was extremely open-minded and even held the ideologies of later generations in high regard.
Moreover, the three revivals of Great Han and Li Shimin's own personal strength had made his position exceptionally secure.
That was precisely why Zhang Chulan dared to openly make such a suggestion, unafraid that Li Shimin would suspect them of slipping ideas harmful to imperial authority into the education process.
Looking at Zhang Chulan speaking so eloquently before him, the appreciation in Li Shimin's eyes deepened.
However, that appreciation was not directed at Zhang Chulan himself, but at the think tank urgently assembled behind him.
To be fair, Li Shimin had many outstanding talents among his ministers, including capable officials such as Zhuge Liang, whose name would endure throughout history.
But there was only one Zhuge Liang, while the think tank behind Zhang Chulan had been "mass-produced" from among more than a billion people nationwide after education became widespread!
"If my Great Han had so many talents as well, Prime Minister and I would not have to work ourselves so hard..."
The more Li Shimin listened, the more tempted he became. He promptly agreed to the first collaboration Zhang Chulan had proposed.
Zhang Chulan was overjoyed and immediately brought up the second collaboration.
"...Teaching someone to fish is certainly the better strategy, but learning how to fish takes time."
"Therefore, before Great Han fully completes its modernization and industrialization, we are willing to provide some assistance."
Li Shimin asked with interest, "Such as?"
Zhang Chulan smiled faintly. "High-quality