"Well, Yue Ning has thought it through very carefully. Every county in Daqin should indeed establish a school."
Ying Zheng played with the woman's soft and boneless jade hands, and his black pupils like black jade flickered. He nodded slightly and agreed slowly.
Once the imperial examination is introduced, not only will countless talented and ambitious people flock to it, but it will also bring hope to the middle and lower classes. In the future, scholars who study hard will surely emerge like mushrooms after rain.
Taking officials as teachers and laws as teaching are no longer suitable for the Qin Dynasty. What is needed now is an academy where a hundred schools of thought can flourish and all rivers can be accepted. To cultivate talents from generation to generation, why should the Qin Dynasty worry about the shortage of talents?
"Yes, even unpolished jade needs to be carefully carved to become a rare treasure, and the same is true for talented people."
"If we don't teach them and let them go on their own, wouldn't it be a shame if they were to sink into the ocean?"
Chu Yuening stared straight into the man's deep eyes, with a rare seriousness on her face, and spoke a series of well-reasoned words.
People are not born with knowledge. No matter how talented a person is, if he does not have access to knowledge and does not seize opportunities, he will eventually become just like everyone else.
Knowledge changes destiny: these six short words are a golden saying for poor and needy students. If they want to escape from hardship and regain a new life, studying is the only way out.
She still remembered an article she had learned in school. The opening sentence, "I have loved studying since I was young," was an eye-opener for her. In just a few simple words, it expressed the countless hardships faced by students from poor families.
"A Zheng, we should provide appropriate subsidies to poor students."
"I think not everyone can afford tuition, paper, or even travel expenses."
"Perhaps, this small contribution can help them rise to the top."
The woman's brows were tightly furrowed, her tone was slow, and a hint of compassion floated on her cold and beautiful face, as if she was a fairy from the Ninth Heaven who had come down to earth to save people from suffering and could not bear to see any of the suffering in the mortal world.
Ying Zheng listened quietly, the soft light in his phoenix eyes almost condensed into a pool of clear waves, his thin lips curled up in an upward arc, and a smile appeared on his cold and handsome face.
The bright moon is selfless, and its bright light is generously sprinkled on the world. Even people who are in the dark quagmire can be illuminated by the gentle moonlight.
"Okay, don't worry, Yue Ning, I will make proper arrangements for this matter."
With his emotions surging, he couldn't help himself for a moment and leaned over to kiss Xiaoyue, who only favored him. He looked solemn and promised in a deep voice.
Chu Yuening smiled brightly, and all the sadness between her brows disappeared. Her pair of clear eyes were as crystal clear, and the smile at the corners of her lips was brighter than the spring flowers.
Although she did not have the noble character of the sages who "shelter all the poor people in the world and make them happy", she also had empathy when "the weather was very cold, the inkstone was frozen solid, and the fingers could not bend or stretch."
She does not ask for any reward, but just wants to be true to her original intention.
Afterwards, the county academy quickly started planning and construction, but it was obvious that the first batch of imperial examination students had no time to wait.
After the county examination, they hurriedly packed their luggage and rushed to Xianyang to study at the Imperial Academy.
Due to the imperial examination, the academy's enrollment was postponed for more than a month. Now that the county examination is over, the chief academic officers of each academy have become busy with enrollment.
Sanchuan County, Yangwu County, Huoyu Township.
Uncle Chen dug out the last coin bag from under the bed and carefully placed it on the wooden table with a missing leg. When he opened it and only a few copper coins fell out, he immediately hung his head in disappointment.
"Brother, why don't we sell a few acres of land? This money is only enough to cover the travel expenses..."
"The remaining tuition for the academy, daily expenses, and writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstone will all cost a considerable amount of money."
"No, that's our ancestral inheritance and the result of your hard work, brother."
After Chen Ping sorted out the few copper coins on the table, he shook his head and rejected the proposal, with a hint of decadence on his young and handsome face.
My brother had already emptied the family savings to support his study abroad. If even the land was sold, how could he continue his studies with peace of mind?
You know, fields are the lifeblood of farmers!
Seeing the determination on his younger brother's face, Uncle Chen sighed heavily, his weathered face full of worry.
He was naturally reluctant to give up his land, but his younger brother's passing the imperial examination was already a great honor for the family. If he continued to take the exam, he might even be able to enter the court as an official and change his family status...
"Brother, why don't you accept the gifts from those merchants?"
"Brother, so-called gifts are not so easy to accept. If you accept them, you are accepting a favor. I am afraid you will have to pay them back tenfold in the future."
"Besides, what should I do if I don't pass the next exam? Those businessmen are not easy to deal with."
Chen Ping naturally knew the principle of not receiving reward without merit. Did he really think that businessmen were kind and generous?
In fact, they are all greedy and unscrupulous. If he accepts this gift, he will be taken advantage of.
After hearing his brother's analysis, Uncle Chen broke out in a cold sweat.
He was a simple and honest person, and had been dealing with the land for most of his life. How could he have seen the sinister human hearts and conspiracies?
Chen Ping looked at his brother, whose face was full of fear. He caught a glimpse of the crumbling wooden door from the corner of his eye. His thick eyelashes slowly drooped and he made a decision in his heart.
"Brother, I won't go to the academy. I will directly take part in the county exam..."
"No! This time, even if I have to sell my land, I will let you go to the academy."
Before he could finish his words, Uncle Chen reacted violently and interrupted him.
The usually kind and simple man suddenly became extremely stubborn. He stood up and walked towards the bed, wanting to take out the land deed.
His smart and clever younger brother has always been his pride, and this time he became a scholar, which made him extremely proud.
Not being able to send his younger brother to the academy last year has become a knot in his heart. This year, he will raise the tuition fee even if he has to sell all his property.
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