History says that beauty can ruin a nation, so why is it that the more wives I take, the more secure my regime becomes?
History says that corrupt eunuchs can ruin a nation, so why is it that ...
Qin Hui's voice was calm, but his heart was turbulent, filled with doubt and anxiety. After all, His Majesty had reprimanded him once before, and now summoning him again alone was bound to make him feel uneasy.
Chu Fan said to Qin Hui seriously, "I do have something I need you to do, because in the State of Wei, you are the best handwriter I have ever seen."
Chu Fan's words left Qin Hui puzzled. He didn't understand why there was any direct connection between doing things and writing well. Although he was full of doubts, he didn't dare to ask more questions. He just waited respectfully for Chu Fan's next instruction, ready to obey at any time.
Chu Fan continued, "I will marry a concubine next month."
His words were simple and direct, but they shocked Qin Hui's heart. She realized that this might be the reason why he was summoned, and perhaps he would be responsible for writing important documents for this wedding.
Qin Hui's thoughts began to race. He realized that this was not just an ordinary summons, but a crucial mission that could impact his future career. He had to give it his all, ensuring he could perfectly complete whatever His Majesty instructed him to do.
Thinking of this, a gleam of light flashed in Qin Hui's eyes, and an idea emerged in her mind: If she could personally write a marriage certificate for His Majesty the Emperor, or write a memorial to announce the good news to the world, then perhaps she could use this opportunity to win back the Emperor's trust and have a chance to revive her once declining reputation.
But Chu Fan's next words were like a bucket of cold water, completely extinguishing all the hopes and fantasies in Qin Hui's heart.
Qin Hui only heard Chu Fan continue, "Since you're good at calligraphy, why not start writing some introductory teaching materials suitable for children? After all, with the popularity of Xuan paper in Wei, it's no longer an expensive luxury. Wei's education should also be improved and developed accordingly."
Qin Hui's heart sank. His Majesty actually asked him, the Prime Minister, to compile children's textbooks. It seemed a bit ridiculous. However, if he really carried out this task, he, the Prime Minister, would undoubtedly come into direct conflict with those aristocratic families. This was no small matter.
It should be noted that in the past, academies that educated students were almost always controlled by aristocratic families. Writing textbooks and disseminating them to students who did not rely on these aristocratic families would undoubtedly affect their core interests. His power had already been weakened. If he further angered the aristocratic families, his position as prime minister would be in jeopardy.
However, despite being filled with hesitation and uneasiness in her heart, Qin Hui had no choice but to obey the order since His Majesty had already issued an order that she could not disobey.
He knew that if he didn't accept the task now, he might lose his position as prime minister, not to mention being targeted by the aristocratic families in the future. He might even face more severe consequences, such as being thrown into prison for disobeying the emperor's orders.
Qin Hui took a deep breath, trying to calm the waves in his heart, then bowed his head and said respectfully: "I will live up to your majesty's trust and do my best to repay your majesty's kindness."
Chu Fan was quite satisfied with Qin Hui's answer. He nodded slightly and thought to himself. After all, the name Qin Hui was not a good name on Blue Star.
If someone else from Blue Star had traveled to this world, he would have died hundreds of times already. However, Chu Fan, seeing that he was still quite loyal, decided to give him another chance, hoping that he could live up to his trust and complete this difficult mission.
Of course, if Qin Hui had directly refused this task, he would not have been able to continue staying in the officialdom of Wei State, because in any country, openly rejecting the emperor's will is an act of disrespect and will inevitably lead to severe punishment.
If he was a prime minister with real power, he might be able to deal with it, but Qin Hui's power is declining now. If he refuses the task given by Chu Fan, it is equivalent to losing the trust of the monarch and the respect of his colleagues. This is undoubtedly a fatal blow to an official.
As for killing Qin Hui, that would not be necessary. After all, Qin Hui in this world had not done anything that would anger God and the people, or commit any heinous crimes. Moreover, he was a relatively loyal person. It was impossible for him to deal with him based on some false charges. Doing so would not only lose the support of the people, but would also make other loyal officials feel disheartened.
Of course, if one day Qin Hui does something that is detrimental to himself or the State of Wei, I will definitely not show mercy.
As for why Chu Fan did not use pinyin for promotion, it is because each generation has its own unique cultural heritage and historical background. As a person who has received nine years of compulsory education, three years of high school and three years of university, Chu Fan may be able to easily master pinyin, but in this era, most people find it difficult to understand the logic behind it.
Forced promotion would only lead to greater chaos and could even shake the foundations of the nation. Cultural change must proceed gradually to achieve its full potential. He needed to first carefully examine the current world's enlightenment books and educational systems to understand the current state of cultural education, and then make appropriate plans and arrangements based on the actual situation.
You must know that in today's world, literati are not actually the most noble class. Those warriors with powerful strength are the ones who truly have the right to speak.
If the people of Wei were suddenly asked to learn a writing system that they had never seen before, they would think it was a very troublesome thing, and might even cause dissatisfaction and resistance. Then these people would give up learning the new writing system. After all, practicing martial arts would allow them to gain a foothold in this world.
After all, the promotion of any culture and the reform of education are not simple matters. Many factors need to be considered, including the degree of social acceptance, the influence of cultural traditions, and the possible changes that may be brought about.
Therefore, Chu Fan decided to let Qin Hui start writing textbooks. This was not only to test whether Qin Hui was still loyal to the State of Wei, but also an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the world's educational status and cultural depth.
In this way, Chu Fan hoped to gather enough information to formulate more practical and effective education policies. Chu Fan had told himself since he came into this world that he was one of the people and understood their sufferings and needs.
He cannot become a high and mighty ruler, but must ensure that the people of Wei can gain tangible benefits. Of course, it would be even better if, during this period, the aristocratic families felt that his reforms had affected their interests and then rebelled to overthrow his rule.