Chapter 499 Commercial District
Shen Yueyao's eyes lit up and she said, "Of course this is a good idea."
Shen Yueyao said: "But we still have to take it step by step. First, we need to build the academy and recruit students. Once we have a good reputation, it will be much easier to run the academy."
Shen Yueyao thought for a moment and said, “Maybe not many people believed us at the beginning.”
"But it doesn't matter. There are always some poor students willing to study in our college."
"The key is the teacher. We need to invite a teacher with good moral character and high prestige to teach."
Su Xueyi nodded and said, "Well, this is natural."
Shen Yueyao said: “You mentioned martial arts, but I actually have another idea, and that is the military academy.”
When Su Xueyi heard the word "military", her expression froze, "Military Academy?"
Shen Yueyao nodded and said, “Well, martial arts is martial arts, and the military academy is the military academy.”
"It's about teaching everyone military tactics and combat methods, and instilling in everyone a correct patriotic mindset. The daily training methods are similar to those in the military camp..."
"Think about it, most of the generals in our Great Yan Dynasty are hereditary. There are very few generals who come from the common people. Some of them can fight but may not be good at commanding. On the other hand, some people have the talent of a military advisor but may not be good at fighting."
"Our military academy can provide talents for the military camps."
"If you train and learn from a young age, you will be more adaptable after entering the military camp."
"As for martial arts training, anyone can graduate from a comprehensive college. Learning some boxing and kicking skills can protect them. They can be bodyguards or work in an escort agency. After all, having a skill will help them make a living."
Shen Yueyao felt that the comprehensive college set up various departments not for scientific examinations, but to allow everyone to learn a craft or skill.
However, matters concerning the comprehensive college will have to be postponed.
We still need to first establish a normal college to teach reading and scientific examinations.
Most people who want to study do so with the intention of taking imperial examinations.
After listening to Shen Yueyao's words, Su Xueyi gained a deeper understanding of the academy.
At this moment, Su Xueyi was very excited thinking about building a college for Hezhou.
Su Xueyi said, "I know that in Hezhou there is Elder Qiao, who retired from the cabinet, and several other great scholars. I will try to invite them to come out and teach."
"Mr. Qiao, he's a cabinet member. Is it easy to hire him?"
Shen Yueyao was a little worried.
Su Xueyi sighed softly and said, "Back then, Old Qiao was dedicated to cultivating talent for the court, and the strategies he proposed were all beneficial to the people. However, the court environment at the time was also complicated. The royal family and officials were afraid that those strategies would benefit the people but harm their own interests, so they strongly opposed it."
"So much so that Mr. Qiao had no choice but to resign from the emperor in advance and return to his homeland."
Su Xueyi sighed as she spoke, "But fortunately, Old Qiao saved the family."
"Grandfather rarely admires anyone, but he admires Mr. Qiao very much."
After hearing these words, Shen Yueyao understood.
"Then I'll leave the matter of inviting the master to you."
Su Xueyi reached out and rubbed Shen Yueyao’s hair and said, “Don’t worry, I’ll take care of this.”
Shen Yueyao asked, "When is the best time to open the academy?"
Su Xueyi's expression became serious as she said, "Of course, the sooner the better."
Shen Yueyao nodded and said, "I understand. I will draw the design now."
"But if we're going to choose the location, you'll choose it."
Su Xueyi took out the map and looked at it, then pointed to a place and said, "Let's go here. This is the wasteland north of the government office, not far away."
"It's also convenient for the eldest and second children to go to school on weekdays."
Shen Yueyao nodded. This place is large and good.
The east, west and south sides of the government office are relatively prosperous, but the north side is relatively remote and desolate because it is close to the mountains and forests.
However, this location is just right for setting up a college.
The two major academies in the capital were also built on the mountain.
But Shen Yueyao looked at the map and felt that it was not necessary to build it on the mountain, it could be built at the foot of the mountain.
If you want to expand it later, you can extend it up the mountain.
Shen Yueyao probably had an idea in her mind.
"In that case, I'll draw the design."
"Since there's so much space, I plan to build small houses outside the college as residential areas, and then build a commercial street and food court so that everyone can shop conveniently..."
"The north has a lot of space, and we can build military academies, comprehensive colleges, and so on in the future."
Most colleges of this era are located in relatively deserted places.
For many people, the quieter the place is, the more convenient it is for students to study.
In fact, Shen Yueyao thinks it is better to make shopping convenient.
If you want to live in the college, you can live in the college. If you want to rent a school district house nearby, that is also fine.
Shopping is also convenient.
Su Xueyi knew that Shen Yueyao had her own ideas.
"Back in Beijing, the students in the academy come from well-off families, so they have strong purchasing power. But here, the students are all from poor families. Is it really possible to build a food court in the commercial district?"
Shen Yueyao said confidently: "Of course I can."
"At first, students from poor families may not have much purchasing power, but people from Hezhou will come to the college to take a look and inquire about the news, and they will also take a look around."
"And don't underestimate the purchasing power of students. If they get the title of scholar, they can also receive money."
"In addition, we hold some student exchange activities to attract knowledgeable people from all over the world. Everyone has to spend money on accommodation and food."
"Besides, we will open other colleges in the future."
"In the future, if the atmosphere of the academy improves and more people come, many wealthy families will send their family members to study here. As long as their character is good and they are influenced by the academy's grades, they will study seriously. Just think about it, won't more people come to our academy in the future?"
"It would be best if there were another library, one inside the academy and one outside..."
Shen Yueyao plans to build a commercial street outside, a place similar to a shopping mall, and a large library.
It is convenient for everyone to read books.
In this way, the cultural atmosphere is strong.
Shen Yueyao said as she excitedly took out paper and pen to draw the design of the academy.
There should also be student dormitories in the college.
It is built to imitate a university in the technological age, but the architectural style should still follow the ancient architectural style and should not be too abrupt.
"Oh, by the way, it's best to find someone to make the bunk beds for the dormitory as soon as possible."
Shen Yueyao thought that if some poor students came from far away to study in the college, they would definitely have no place to live and would have to live in the college.
The dormitory environment should be good. There are four people in a dormitory. There should be cabinets, tables and chairs. Only when everyone has a good rest can they have the energy to study.
Su Xueyi looked at Shen Yueyao's busy figure, a gentle smile in her eyes as she said, "But later we have to go to each village and town to publicize it, so that everyone knows about the system of this college, that the tuition fee is low, and that there are scholarships and financial aids for good study."
Shen Yueyao thought for a moment and said, "We can also set up some activities in the academy, such as everyone helping to organize books in the library, and there will be money every month."
"You can also work and study by writing articles and newspapers."
Su Xueyi was stunned for a moment, "Won't this affect my studies?"
"This is called combining work and rest. We need to cultivate students' sense of independence and let them learn to rely on themselves to obtain opportunities for study."
“It can’t all be free.”
“But admission and accommodation are free.”
“It would be best if the college also had a cafeteria where everyone could eat.”
Only when you have enough nutrition can you have the energy to study well.
All these need to be arranged.
Shen Yueyao also has experience in building a canteen.
I helped my eldest brother build a canteen for his Beishan Camp before, and the effect seems to be very good.
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