At the beginning of the civil castle, the Ming God of War was a little panicked

Chapter 204 Uneducated
Yu Qian still had a question, so he asked, "Why are there so many children studying?"

He is a scholar himself, so he is very clear that in Daming, reading is actually a very luxurious thing.

In the early days of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang issued a large number of preferential systems for scholars, such as no need to pay taxes, etc., because the Ming Dynasty needed scholars to participate in the governance of the country, and also because there were too few scholars.

Because the cost of studying is very high.

There is a saying in Zhou Li: there are Xiangs in the township, order in the state, schools in the party, and private schools in the village.

Among them, Xiang, Xu, Xiao, and Shu are the names of local schools at all levels in ancient times. Sometimes "Yinze Xiangxu" is seen on the plaque, which means Yinze School.

Generally speaking, schools in ancient times were divided into two systems, one was official schools and the other was private schools.

Official schools refer to schools directly established and managed by the imperial court and local officials at all levels. The highest-level official schools are Taixue and Guozijian, while local official schools are also called Xiangxue or Xuegong.

The funds for government schools are mainly allocated by the imperial court, and some are donated by businessmen and gentry.

During the Song Dynasty, due to the large population, there were too many students in government schools, and the appropriations and donations could no longer meet the expenditures of government schools. There was a "school field" system.That is to say, the imperial court allocated a piece of land to the school, and then let the school rent it out to the people nearby, and use the rent obtained to maintain the expenditure of the official school.

In government schools, students can study for free, provide free board and lodging, and sometimes receive some pocket money.

However, in ancient times, it was very difficult to go to official school.Because at the beginning, the official school was originally established for the disciples of the nobles, and belonged to the noble class.It was not until the Tang and Song Dynasties that government schools gradually opened their doors to ordinary people, but not everyone could enter. They needed extraordinary talents. Not only did they have an unforgettable memory, but they were at least local talents.

In addition, government schools will also accept some self-supporting students, and these people need to pay tuition fees, and they also need to take care of board and lodging by themselves.

The other one is private schools, that is, schools run by individuals.

The founder of private learning is Confucius, the most holy teacher respected by scholars. He put forward the idea of ​​"teaching without discrimination" and provided ordinary people with learning opportunities.

There is no government subsidy for private schools, and tuition fees are required. At the beginning, the tuition standard set by Confucius was ten pieces of bacon.

At that time, the price was actually quite expensive, because not every household had meat to eat.

However, this rule is not dead. If you can't pay the tuition fees and you really want to go to school, you can help the teacher with work and pay for it.

In the private sector, most schools are private schools, because there are too few government schools, and if ordinary people want to study, they can only go to private schools, or private schools.

And these are just the most basic factors that affect the number of readers.

Ordinary people stop talking when they stop their hands, food and clothing are problems, and there is no extra money for their children to study, not only the high tuition fees, but also the unmatched book fees.

Although Cai Lun invented papermaking at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, papermaking was regarded as a high technology for ancient society, and ordinary people could not afford it.

During the Chunxi period of the Southern Song Dynasty, more than 300 sheets of paper were used to print [-] volumes of "Da Yi Cui Yan" in the Suzhou area. In addition to other material costs and labor costs of printing craftsmen, the total cost was about three to four. Guan, the external price is [-] Guan.

The Baguan money at that time was about the living expenses of an ordinary family for a year.

Such a high cost of studying is simply not affordable for ordinary people.

Therefore, it is difficult for Yu Qian to understand why there are so many children in the school in Yu County, and most of them are from ordinary families.

Dang Xingyong replied with a smile: "The parents of these children are mostly craftsmen, or do some small businesses. Even the common people who are farmers have earned some silver since the implementation of the New Deal in Yu County. The tuition fee is only five taels of silver. , but I can still take it out."

Yu Qian nodded slightly. The tuition fee of five taels is actually not low, but if the family's life improves, it is still affordable.

"Of course, that's not the most important thing."

Dang Xingyong continued: "In the past, I waited for scholars to study hard for more than ten years just for fame. However, if I couldn't be named on the gold list, I couldn't lift my shoulders or my hands. If my family is struggling like this, life will be very difficult. It's getting harder."

Yu Qian kept nodding his head, of course he was the clearest about scholars.

"Nowadays, in Yuxian County, and even in some towns in neighboring counties, everyone attaches great importance to education, because the common people know the benefits of studying. The so-called learning is good enough to be an official, but even if you are poor in learning, if you can study Writing, in this Yu County, can always find a good way out in the future, such as being a teacher, or being an accountant in a workshop, even if a business hires a shopkeeper, it still needs someone who can read and write, and there are many Craftsmen, if they don't know the big characters, are not competent at all. These jobs are certainly far inferior to the gold list titles. Compared with ordinary coolies, they not only earn a lot of money, but also have a lot of dignity. Therefore, in Yu County, the people are willing to send their children Send them to study. Moreover, there are schools specially set up for adults. In the past year, the number of schools in the county has been expanded again and again. So far, it has reached the Xinzi size, but it is still not enough. According to reports, the Renzi and Guizi sizes are already under planning. "

Only then did Yu Qian suddenly realize that there are more than 3000 scholars in a county, which is how they came here.

At this moment, he finally realized the good intentions of the emperor.

It turns out that the New Deal is not just a new thing, nor is it that everyone is mercenary, but a brand new one that has never been recorded in history books, a real world of great governance!

Thinking of this, he couldn't help laughing and said: "This is the real enlightenment. You don't need to worry about the government. Everyone is willing to learn from it. The so-called reading shows your ambitions, and reading makes sense. If all states and counties in the world follow Yu County, why worry about the world's enlightenment?" prosper?"

He was really convinced. The great order of the world that he had been seeking so hard for all this time was right in front of him.

As long as the people are rich, fed and clothed, they will naturally ask for something, and there is no need to educate them, everything will come naturally.

I originally thought that people who have not read the book are naturally stupid.

But when I saw it today, the common people are very smart, they know how to benefit themselves, and what the court has to do is to enable them to rely on their own ability to support their families, and there is no need to participate too much in other matters , as long as you make the best use of the situation, all the problems can be easily solved.

"The Master said, a gentleman has nothing to eat, nothing to live in, and nothing to live in. He is sensitive to things but cautious in his words. He has the way and is upright. It can be said that he is eager to learn..."

The sound of reading read loudly, and Yu Qian seemed to think of his time when he was young and studying, and his eyebrows became beaming.

"Who is the dean here?"

At this moment, a group of people suddenly rushed in. It seemed that they were not very friendly.

Dang Xingyong stepped forward to salute, and said: "The dean went to the county government office early in the morning, I wonder what you can do?"

The leader was about forty years old, with an air of domineering, he said: "I am Kong Zhiping from Yan Shenggong's mansion."

As soon as this remark came out, Dang Xingyong immediately stood up in awe, Yan Shenggong Mansion, the Kong family!

No wonder people are so proud, who let people be the queen of the most holy teacher!

Scholars all over the world respect Confucius as their teacher. Therefore, the status of Yan Shenggong's lineage is very special, and sometimes even the imperial court has to give up three points.

Even foreigners like the former Jin Kingdom and Mongols did not dare to touch the Kong family when they arrived in the Central Plains, and even tried their best to win them over, in order to win over scholars from all over the world.

"Disrespect, disrespect, my Xiadang Xingyong is the head teacher of the No. [-] academy. When the dean is away on weekdays, I can do it for you. I don't know what your honor is doing here?"

Yu Qian secretly paid in his heart, it turns out that this person is the head teacher, no wonder he knows so much about the academy.

Kong Zhiping snorted softly, as if he didn't pay attention to this person.

"You are the master?"

"Although I can't make the decision, I can pass your request to the dean on my behalf."

"Forget it, let me tell you!"

Kong Zhiping took out a note and said: "I heard that Yu County has a corrupt atmosphere, is not well educated, and that dignified scholars are mixed up with merchants. It is really a shame to my generation. This is a letter written by Yan Shenggong, asking you Wait for the rectification immediately, don't lose the integrity of a scholar!"

Dang Xingyong suddenly froze and stood there blankly.

Kong Zhiping was immediately dissatisfied, raised the letter in his hand, and said, "Did you hear clearly?"

"Listen... listen clearly..."

"Listen clearly, rectify immediately!"

After finishing speaking, Kong Zhiping turned around and left, because he had to notify the next school.

"Wait a moment!"

Suddenly, Dang Xingyong's expression changed, the reverence on his face gradually disappeared, and turned into a trace of sternness.

"I would like to ask, the school is funded by merchants, why not?"

Seeing this, Kong Zhiping's face became ugly, and he said coldly, "What did you say?"

"I said, the schools in Yu County are funded by businessmen, and a large number of children can go to school. Why not?"

Kong Zhiping's face was dark, and he pointed to Dang Xingyong's nose and said: "Everything is inferior, but reading is good, and you are still a scholar. Don't you understand this truth? Now that you are colluding with merchants and working with copper stinkers, how can you be so shameless?" ?”

"Your Majesty is teaching and educating people here. Why should I be ashamed of getting the salary I deserve? Could it be that without the support of merchants, the teachers in the school don't charge tuition? If this is the case, wouldn't the teachers all over the world starve to death? "

"You... are really unreasonable!"

Kong Zhiping was trembling with anger, and said to his followers: "Come here, smash this school full of copper smell!"

"I see who dares!"

Dang Xingyong suddenly stepped forward, glared at these people, and said slowly: "Whoever dares to touch the school's bricks and tiles, pass me first!"

Kong Zhiping laughed loudly and said, "What are you that dare to question Yan Shenggong? Come on, smash me!"

When the two were arguing, other teachers in the school also rushed out and surrounded these people.

Don't look at these scholars who are usually weak in writing, if they really want to work hard, they are not easy to provoke.

When they heard that someone was coming to smash the school, no matter what Yan Shenggong you are, they rolled up their sleeves one by one, picked up the brooms and brooms they could carry around, and some people were carrying bricks, and they were ready to do it.

Yu Qian was not in a hurry to reveal his identity, and stood aside, acting as a melon-eating crowd.

At this moment, he was thinking about a question in his mind, why did people from Yanshenggong's mansion travel all the way to Yu County to smash things?
In his opinion, this new type of education model is very good. The common people benefit, the merchants benefit, and the government is relieved. Everyone cooperates for a win-win situation. What is it that hinders you, the Kong family?
Kong Zhiping was surrounded by people, but he didn't panic, but looked angry and indisputable.

"You are all scholars, do you still have Yan Shenggong in your eyes?"

Dang Xingyong was not to be outdone, and retorted: "When the county school in Yu County was abandoned, the Yanshenggong Mansion once subsidized a penny. Now that the school is running, you come to make trouble. How about it, does Yu County still have to obey Yan Shenggong's orders?"

Kong Zhiping snorted coldly and said: "Everything about enlightenment is respected by Duke Yansheng. Why is it so morally corrupt when you arrive in Yu County? You are all scholars, but you keep talking about money, and you read all the books into the stomach of a dog." went?"

Dang Xingyong said angrily: "Please tell me clearly, where is the morality corrupted in the education of Yu County?"

Kong Zhiping still looked aloof, almost looking at people with his nostrils.

"Scholars read the books of sages and sages, the Four Books and Five Classics, but here you teach people how to do arithmetic and all kinds of tricks and tricks. You are so disrespectful to the sages. What is your intention?"

Suddenly, Yu Qian seemed to understand something in his heart.

One of the important measures of the New Deal implemented by the emperor was to reform the imperial examinations.

Yu Qian was very puzzled by this, and once advised him.

After some explanations from the emperor, he realized that perhaps, a scholar only reads the Four Books and Five Classics, which is instead a kind of shackle.

Seeing people from Yansheng Gong's mansion smashing the ground today, it should be related to this measure.

The new policy has not been rolled out all over the world, and it will be gradually implemented in Nanjing and other places. Only the pilot project in Yuxian County has a year of experience.

Scholars all over the world respect Yan Shenggong. If the imperial examinations are changed, Yan Shenggong's status will no longer be as stable as before. Therefore, they will be the first to jump out to oppose it.

Yu Qian gradually understood that in the final analysis, people still prioritize their own interests, and the Kong family is no exception.

Scholars are the foundation of Ming Dynasty, if these people stand up to oppose it, it will be against the whole world.

From the looks of it, it is very difficult to promote the emperor's new policy!
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(End of this chapter)