The rapid development of the empire in various fields, including politics, economy, and technology, is inseparable from a continuous supply of talents. So where does this talent come from?

This is mainly due to the educational policy of "strengthening the nation through talent" that Daqin has consistently implemented.

Although the Qin Dynasty was governed by law, the First Emperor did not reject other schools of thought. Instead, he appointed seventy-two doctors to draw on the strengths of various schools and pool their wisdom. After the First Emperor participated in government, he established the Xianyang Academy to recruit talented individuals from around the world, marking the beginning of the Qin Dynasty's educational system.

[Afterwards, with the selfless financial support of Empress Shi's brother, Renyi Hou Chu Heng, and the richest woman in the Qin Dynasty, Ba Qing, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools began to be established across the country, enrolling students of all ages. Enrollment was open to all, regardless of social status, wealth, or gender...]

The screen began to play images——

The sound of reading can be heard from the neatly planned schools.

The children sat in a clean and bright classroom, listening to the teacher's teachings at the podium.

Those bright, clear eyes are filled with thirst for knowledge and hope for the future...

Among them are boys and girls, fat and thin, big and small, but they all wear the same school uniforms, use the same textbooks, and listen to the same teacher.

These schools are like pure, white ivory towers.

There is no darkness and filth, no intrigue and no bullying, only the baptism of knowledge, youth and joy.

The lower-class people who saw this scene all had disbelief written all over their faces.

"Am I dreaming?"

"Studying... this is something I wouldn't even dare to dream of!"

"That's great! I really hope my son Goudan can go to this primary school. Even if he only knows a few words, it's better than us being peasants for generations."

"Marquis Renyi and the richest woman are such good people!"

"If I could allow my children to go to such a good school, it would be worth it even if I died now!"

"The afterlife is so good! We have food to eat, clothes to wear, books to read..."

Of course, there are also many discordant voices.

"Girls can actually read!"

"Why should girls study? They will get married in the future anyway. It's better to give the opportunity to go to school to boys."

"Yeah, how can girls be as smart as boys? Aren't all those top scorers in the imperial examinations boys?"

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Spring and Autumn

Confucius looked up to the sky and sighed, "This is my ideal of teaching everyone!"

【Warring States Period】

Duke Huan of Qi, Tian Wu, cried out in anger, "How shameless the Qin State is! They stole my Jixia Academy!"

【Early Ming Dynasty】

Song Lian looked at the bright and warm classroom and the brand new books and uniforms under the sky, and envy and melancholy appeared in his eyes.

Recalling the hardships and difficulties I faced while studying as a young student, I still remember them vividly. The healed chilblains and chapped skin still seem to ache slightly.

“Is there really such a paradise in the world?”

"If it really exists, it would be a blessing for all the poor students in the world!"

【Northern Song Dynasty】

In the White Deer Grotto Academy, students were discussing the matter.

"Using colored glaze for the windows, no wonder the school is so bright!"

"These students are so lucky! When I was young, I was struggling to learn in private schools. I was poor and miserable. I can't even tell others about it."

"We are able to enter the academy, which is a blessing from heaven. We have some talent and luck. We will be able to pass the imperial examinations and change our family status in the future."

"But how many poor people in the world are trapped in the countryside their entire lives?"

"Everyone can read. This beautiful dream may only be realized in the future!"

【During the Zhenguan Period of the Tang Dynasty】

Li Shimin looked at the sky curtain, stroking his chin, somewhat surprised and curious, but still unyielding, saying, "The Imperial College of the Tang Dynasty is no less impressive than this!"

Wei Zheng frankly advised: "Your Majesty, the official education system of the Qin Dynasty is indeed more complete and has some advantages for our Tang Dynasty."

Li Shimin choked and said, "Ahem, I didn't say I wouldn't learn from you."

"In the future, Tang Dynasty schools will be spread all over the world, and every citizen of the Tang Dynasty will have access to books."

"By then, all the heroes in the world will be within my grasp!"

[During the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty]

Kangxi stared at the sky with a frown on his face, disapproval written all over his face.

In his view, only by implementing the policy of "keeping the people ignorant" can the imperial power be consolidated and the ruling status be maintained.

Otherwise, if he allowed those Han people to clamor for "anti-Qing and restoration of Ming" every day, wouldn't the position of the Qing Dynasty be unstable?

When the officials looked at the academy with its academic freedom and freedom of speech, they felt envious, but they did not dare to show it at all.

Literary inquisition is truly horrible.

Not to mention saying a word, they dared not even say a word wrong, for fear of being implicated along with their entire clan.

Qin

Fusu said happily, "Father, let's build a Xianyang academy to recruit talented people from all over the world!"

Li Si advised, "Your Majesty, please reconsider. This will undoubtedly cost a great deal of manpower, material resources, and financial resources. The empire is just beginning, and we are stretched thin!"

Qin Shi Huang's sword-like brows were slightly furrowed, and his phoenix eyes were deep and unfathomable, making it difficult to understand.

After a long while, he finally spoke: "I have already made up my mind about this matter."

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The gradual improvement of the education system, coupled with the fair and just imperial examination system, provided the Qin Empire with a steady stream of talent, laying a solid foundation for its national strength.

[These talents shine in various fields, and many of them have made outstanding contributions, leaving their names in history and leaving their reputations for generations to come.

[For example, Xiao He, the Imperial Tutor and Minister of the Chancellery; Zhang Liang, the Sage of Strategy; Han Xin, the Military Genius; Xiang Yu, the Overlord and Marquis... Also included are Lü Zhi, the first female number one scholar; Bai Ying, the "Mother of Ten Thousand Infants"; and Lu Qi, the "Father of Steam"...]

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