Follow Zhu Yuanzhang to conquer the country

Chapter 64: Setting up a school and resisting demotion
  "Precisely because they are afraid of the common people."

"So, we still have to cultivate truly usable and credible talents from the common people."

"Let knowledge no longer be monopolized by a few."

Zhang Cheng said something at this time and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhang Cheng: "What does Mr. Zhang mean?"

"Establish a school."

"After this selection examination, some poor people with innocent family backgrounds, who believe in the same beliefs as us, and who are willing to rebuild the rites of Huayi and make the people of the world not hungry or cold, can be trained as officers, so that we can be trained through them. The proposition is based on the most basic level of the army, so that the army will have stronger military discipline and stronger combat effectiveness."

"In addition, some rebel brothers who have good understanding and are quite good at fighting can be transferred to specialized schools to learn military tactics, cultural knowledge, and faith education. This will allow our army to have more outstanding soldiers who can lead the army when the army expands in the future. The commander-in-chief also prevents them from rebelling or being seduced into rebellion by others because they fail to keep up with their ideas after holding a large number of troops."

"Furthermore, arrange for people to hold night classes such as literacy classes for soldiers and ordinary people, so that they can learn basic reading. The outstanding ones can also be selected to enter the school for further training as officials."

"In short, these talents trained from ordinary people are the backbone of our ability to truly realize our ideals."

"besides."

"To be honest."

When Zhang Cheng said this, he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said: "After all, the superior is the general manager under Marshal Guo, and he has the title of father and son. Therefore, after the superior becomes stronger, sooner or later he will be tabooed by the commander, even if he is not. If he is taboo, he will also be tabooed by others around him.”

Zhu Yuanzhang was silent.

Zhang Cheng then added: "So, I'm afraid that there will inevitably be incompatibility with each other in the future, and if we can make the brothers more sensible, knowledgeable, and aware at this time, they will not be easily bribed or alienated." .”

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.

to this end.

Zhang Cheng gave Zhu Yuanzhang the list of the first batch of teachers and students that he had prepared in advance: "Please take a look at this list. I plan to establish Chuzhou Military Academy first and train a group of rebel brothers who have performed well so that they can be military and political leaders." Everyone is capable, and the people and students on the list are responsible for teaching them, and now they are waiting for the nod from the superiors."

"Training: Miao Daheng, Zhang Mian, Zhao Lu."

"Students: Tang He, Hua Yun, Tang Shengzong, Zhu Wenzheng, Lu Zhongheng, Hua Yunlong..."

Zhu Yuanzhang was horrified when he looked at the list, so he couldn't help but ask Zhang Cheng: "If you let these demoted generals and demoted officers come to teach our brothers, won't you worry that they will teach us bad brothers?"

"The higher-ups' concerns are warranted."

"In addition, as for how to prevent them from teaching the rebel brothers to not treat the people as human beings and only seek wealth for themselves."

"I'm also prepared."

"What I mean is that we don't let them teach classics, literature and history, but only let them teach marching, fighting and preparing money and food."

"I will teach the classics, literature and history, which are easily misled, by myself. The superiors can also take the time to discuss with them in person."

"Of course, the superiors don't have complete confidence in them, and I don't have complete confidence in them, so instead of letting them manage the military and the people, it's better to let them teach knowledge to people we trust, and then let our people educate them in turn. "

"Because no matter what, these people are knowledgeable in military strategy and financial planning, and some of them are from family backgrounds. This is what we, the rebel brothers, lack."

"And we can't just let our volunteers explore and make progress in practice. We should give them the opportunity to learn. This can make them progress as much as possible and reduce our own losses."

"The most important thing is that if we don't formulate rules for these surrendered officials and gentry to influence our rebel brothers, they will have more ulterior motives to influence our rebel brothers secretly, and even fail to teach them serious knowledge and lead them astray. , and then stand on the opposite side of the people."

After Zhang Cheng said that, Zhu Yuanzhang said helplessly: "Yes, knowledge is controlled by them, and we, the rebel brothers, have to learn it. But if we don't set the rules on how to teach, I'm afraid he will secretly teach the opposite." .”

"Even if I am teaching serious knowledge, I will discuss with them the drafting of a teaching syllabus and teaching materials before letting them teach, and require them to teach according to the syllabus and teaching materials."

"As long as the outline is correct, it will be difficult to cause chaos during execution."

Zhang Cheng replied.

Zhu Yuanzhang was very impressed: "What a good outline. Show us the outline and teaching materials when the time comes. We also need to study." Zhang Cheng nodded.

Soon.

Miao Daheng, Zhang Mian, and Zhao Lu learned about this, and together with Zhang Cheng, they selected a mansion of the former squire Yan's family that had been confiscated as official property as the location of the Chuzhou Official School.

When Zhang Cheng was discussing how to run a school with Miao Daheng, Zhang Mian, and Zhao Lu, he mentioned the need to set up a syllabus and initial teaching materials.

Zhang Cheng said: "What I mean is that before teaching, we have to determine the syllabus and initial teaching materials, what can be taught, what cannot be taught, what cannot be taught now, and what will happen if the coach fails to comply."

"There will be a syllabus and teaching materials?"

Zhang Mian was quite surprised and disappointed when Zhang Cheng mentioned the need for a teaching syllabus and teaching materials.

Zhao Lu also glanced at Zhang Mian in surprise.

Zhang Cheng asked with a smile: "Why, do you really plan to teach the students how they want to enter the school? Are you really sure that you can teach well without rules, and don't you worry about teaching people with different opinions?"

"Or do you really intend to achieve some other goals of yours through teaching?"

"Why did Mr. Zhang say that?"

"Since I have surrendered, how can I have other bad thoughts!"

After hearing this, Zhang Mian frowned and asked.

Zhang Cheng smiled and said: "I always like to be a villain before being a gentleman, so I will say unpleasant things in front of others. If you don't have such thoughts, that's fine. If you have such thoughts, you should put it away. .”

Zhang Mian and Zhao Lu took a deep breath after hearing what Zhang Cheng said.

Zhang Mian also took the initiative to laugh and said: "Mr. Zhang is straightforward and does not use superficial politeness. It is understandable that you don't believe us, but I still want to say that I surrender to you for no other purpose. I am truly convinced by the superiors’ actions of being kind to others and caring for the people, as well as Mr. Zhang’s insight into the world’s hearts. For this reason, I am willing to teach through a carefully determined outline, and I will never dare to secretly mislead.”

"That's good."

"I also want to believe you."

Zhang Cheng answered with a smile.

At this time.

Zhao Luze suddenly asked: "When the official school students enter the school, should they kneel to us first and call themselves disciples?"

Zhang Cheng replied directly: "Of course you can't kneel down."

"Where is the etiquette of respecting teachers and teaching?"

Zhao Lu asked quite unexpectedly.

Zhang Cheng asked Zhao Lu: "Kneeling has been a great gift since ancient times. Only those with great virtue cannot accept it. Do you think you have such great virtue to accept it?"

Zhao Lu laughed dumbly: "Isn't it said that you have to kneel down to become a disciple?"

Zhang Cheng said solemnly:
  "Who said that!"

"I only agree with what Han Changli said in "Shi Shuo": 'My teacher is the Taoist. Do you know that they were born to me one after another? That's why there is no high or low, no growth or lack. The Tao exists, and the teacher exists. also'."

"That is to say, there is nothing noble or humble between the teacher and the students. They are just for the spread of the Tao. It does not mean that in this teaching matter, only the students benefit and the teacher also benefits."

"Besides, if you and I now require students to kneel down and worship their teachers before they can teach, are we suspected of using knowledge to coerce students into being inferior to us?"

"Is it because of what you and I have taught them in the future that they can do things for you and me, or even violate the king's laws for us?"

(End of this chapter)