Chapter 397: Not giving face (2)

In addition, there were more than 20 other small sects within the seven provinces of ocean Saint. Tens of thousands of people gathered at the scene, making it quite lively.

"Everyone, the Tang family did not set up the Academy to make money. It is to let everyone learn to read and write, so that they will not be blind in the future." Tang Wen said loudly as he looked down at the dense crowd.

"The Academy belongs to the rich. How can we poor people afford to study?" Someone in the audience responded.

"The Tang Academy is for the common people. We want everyone to be able to afford to study." Tang Wen replied.

"What a joke! Don't you need money to build an Academy?"

"Of course we'll take the silver. After all, we'll have to pay for the necessary books.

For example, the cost of textbooks, pen and paper, and so on. However, he didn't receive much.

For new students, one tael of silver was enough for the first year.