Manbao flipped through the ledger, "Although the private school class only occupies one class, the places needed for teaching are not fewer than three rooms. How much would it cost to build these three rooms next to the Imperial Academy?"
"Twenty students all need to live in the premises, at least two dormitories are required, along with desks and chairs, these basic necessities..."
Wang Ji couldn't help but say, "These items aren't just for one-time use, future students can use them too."
"The future is uncertain," Manbao said, "What if next year we stop admitting private school students into our Medical Office?"
All the ministers: ...
"But you can also rest assured, we didn't count the entire cost of construction, only a portion of it. Since you say these are fixed, let's calculate the wear and tear of the teaching materials."
