Chapter 284 Ning Yuanze is overjoyed to see Pinyin
Everyone looked at Xiao Ying with different expressions.
Especially those in the nearby villages and towns who didn't know her, their eyes were full of curiosity.
Some people even wondered why she recruited female students, but no one dared to say it to her face.
Xiao Ying saw everyone's reactions, her expression was calm, indifferent and warm.
"The original intention of building Yingfeng Academy was to give back to the village and enable all the villagers in Chenjia Village to learn to read and write, regardless of gender or age."
“Thanks to the trust and support of the villagers, the academy was completed in such a short time.”
"Learning to read and write is not just for the sake of passing the imperial examinations; it is more important to broaden one's horizons, increase one's knowledge, and escape ignorance and backwardness."
"Even if a learned person doesn't take the imperial examinations to become an official, he can still live a good life based on his own abilities."
"Many people may question why we recruit female students. Let me tell you, after studying, women can become housekeepers, shopkeepers, accountants, or female teachers just like men."
"You can even earn yourself a royal title like me, which can be considered a change of family background."
After hearing this, those who had originally sneered changed their expressions and became serious.
If being a shopkeeper or an accountant is considered to be in the spotlight and is despised by others, then earning an imperial decree for yourself is definitely considered to be changing your family status and bringing honor to your ancestors!
It is impossible for them not to be tempted by such temptation.
Some women even had bright eyes, looking at Xiao Ying with eyes full of admiration and respect, their cheeks flushed with excitement.
Ning Yuanchen and Ning Yuanze also looked at each other, their eyes revealing approval and pride.
As expected of my cousin, she dares to think things that ordinary people cannot think of, and dares to do things that ordinary people cannot do.
In the crowd, Yu Qianli also raised the corners of his lips slightly, and his dark eyes flashed with light.
He was probably the one who agreed most with Xiao Ying's words among all the people present. In fact, the restrictions on gender in the immortal cultivation families were far less strict than those in the secular world, and they valued talent and ability more.
The current head of their Yu family is a woman, and can be considered his great-aunt.
All the women in the Yu family who have talent for cultivation are looking for husbands, and some even look for more than one. Only those who do not have talent for cultivation will get married.
As far as he knew, the other immortal cultivation families were similar.
Therefore, people like them do not have the same rigid and contemptuous views on women as ordinary people. If they really have to say, they will only divide them into those with talent in cultivation and those without.
Those who have no talent for cultivation, even men, will not be considered as the same kind.
This is actually another level of class system. In the eyes of most monks, even being an official or a ruler is as insignificant as an ant.
Xiao Ying said a few more words, then he and Ning Yuanze and others officially entered the academy for a visit.
The students have officially started school. There are four classes for boys and three classes for girls. On the first day, they were all taught classroom discipline, and then books were distributed, they learned to hold a pen, were taught pinyin, etc.
Yingfeng Academy not only teaches calligraphy, but also charcoal pencils.
Charcoal pencils are cheap and make writing faster and easier. As soon as Xiao Ying launched them, the teachers liked them.
Today’s charcoal pencils have naturally been upgraded, with a layer of sawdust wrapped around them, just like pencils.
For students who are not taking the imperial examination, this is naturally more convenient.
This was the scene that Ning Yuanze and others saw when they arrived at the school. The students were writing pinyin with charcoal pencils, and their little faces were full of vitality and hope.
"Mrs. Xiao, this is..."
Ning Yuanze was shocked at the time. After listening for a while, he found that he couldn't understand it. What on earth was this pinyin?
Ning Yuanchen was also confused and thought to himself, what new thing has his cousin come up with?
Xiao Ying smiled, and then briefly explained things like pinyin, simplified numbers (Arabic numerals), symbols, charcoal pencils, etc., which amazed everyone.
The Ning Yuanchen brothers suddenly became serious and realized the value of these things.
If this is promoted, it will definitely cause a stir in the court!
Pinyin, in particular, is definitely more valuable than cement. It is enough to change the entire learning model and greatly reduce the difficulty for beginners to learn to read.
Yu Qianli, who was not far away, also had a look of surprise on his face, and became more and more certain of his guess that the Mrs. Xiao in front of him must have been possessed by someone else, or even came from another world!
If I was just curious and wary before, now I am really interested.
He was curious about how many secrets she held, how much change she would bring to the world, and even more curious about what kind of person she was and where she came from.
He concealed the light in his eyes. Perhaps he needed to work harder to gain her trust sooner and get closer to her.
Only in this way can more secrets be unearthed.
After visiting the school, Xiao Ying took everyone to visit the cafeteria, dormitories and other places.
Ning Yuanze was quite curious to find that there was a big bed in every dormitory. After asking, he found out that it was something called a kang.
You won’t feel cold if you burn firewood inside in winter.
He immediately became interested again and asked in detail about the kang. If this thing were promoted in the north, countless people would be prevented from freezing to death every year!
"Mrs. Xiao, your academy is truly remarkable."
Ning Yuanze was filled with amazement and praised highly.
I originally thought that this trip to the academy was to support my cousin, but unexpectedly it broadened my horizons.
What's wrong with my cousin's brain? How can she come up with so many novel things?
Ning Yuanchen thought more about it. His cousin was so smart. If he recognized her, the Zhenyuan Marquisate and their Ning family might be able to move to a higher level.
After visiting the academy, it was almost noon. Xiao Ying invited the two to stay for lunch, and they gladly agreed.
During the dinner, Ning Yuanze wanted to promote and report things like Pinyin and kangs. Xiao Ying naturally did not refuse, as this was one of the reasons why she invited Ning Yuanze to come.
"By the way, the village has harvested another batch of potatoes, about 400,000 kilograms. I wonder if the county magistrate is interested?"
"Have you gained so much again?"
Ning Yuanze was immediately delighted. He was worried that the crops planted by the disaster victims on the wasteland would have too low a yield and they would not be able to eat enough next year.
I didn’t expect that Chenjia Village harvested another batch of potatoes, and the quantity was so large, it was like a pillow being given to you when you were sleepy.
If the disaster victims can grow potatoes, they won't have to worry about having no food to eat next year.
"Of course I'm interested. I'll buy whatever the village has for sale, but I hope the price is still ten cents per pound."
Xiao Ying smiled: "That's natural."
The villagers all hope to sell this batch of potatoes. Firstly, they have planted enough last time, and secondly, they hope to make some money for the New Year.
Although the price is still ten cents, every household can make a lot of money.
Unexpectedly, Ning Yuanchen suddenly interrupted and said, "Fourth brother, I'm afraid the county government can't digest so many potatoes. Why don't you share some with me?"
He waved his fan, his eyes gleaming, as if he had discovered a business opportunity.
Ning Yuanze frowned and made a quick calculation. He felt that Yun'an County might not be able to handle it.
The victims didn't have much money to begin with, and it was good enough for each household to buy a few kilograms or even tens of kilograms. Even if they sold the rest to other people, they would definitely not be able to sell it all.
"Third brother, how much do you want?"
He looked up at Ning Yuanchen and knew that his third brother wanted to transport it back to Shangjing to sell. This thing was a novelty, and there were many rich people in Shangjing, so one pound could be sold for at least dozens of coins.
Of course, the best way is to make it into a delicacy, which will cost more.
In this way, the villagers of Chenjia Village may be able to earn more, which is a good thing.
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