Ying Zheng rested his chin on the woman's soft hair, with the faint fragrance lingering on the tip of his nose. He half-closed his eyes lazily, and when he heard the new words, he raised his eyes in confusion.
Chu Yuening snuggled up to her lover's broad and warm arms with all her heart, her delicate eyebrows filled with happiness. She explained slowly with a hint of playfulness in her tone.
"Where I live, anyone who can't read is considered illiterate."
“Literacy campaign means carrying out literacy education and eliminating illiteracy.”
"If this is the standard, then wouldn't it be true that eight out of ten people in our Great Qin are illiterate?"
In ancient times when it was difficult to even have enough food and clothing, literacy was an extremely luxurious thing.
In the eyes of ordinary people, it is something that only nobles, wealthy businessmen or officials can afford to learn.
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng couldn't help but laugh at himself, but the light in his inky pupils became brighter and brighter, as if thousands of stars were twinkling in them.
When he thought that the Qin Dynasty was now at its peak, Yue Ning painted a picture for him of a starry sky that was even more brilliant and vast.
Hearing the self-mockery in the man's words, Chu Yuening clasped his fingers comfortingly and shook them gently, the sound like the slow flow of a clear spring.
"Literacy not only enables people to find better jobs, but also subtly promotes social progress and development."
"Reading makes one wise. Talents have emerged in great numbers among the various schools of thought, like Mo Ju and Chen Nong. If the Great Qin had tens of millions of such talents, why would it not prosper?"
"We started in the factory because they have enough food and clothing and the energy to strive for excellence. Their next generation will also surpass us..."
Chu Yuening did not continue to speak after that. She knew how intelligent A Zheng was, and his outstanding foresight would make him understand the huge benefits involved.
Sure enough, a hint of excitement appeared on Ying Zheng's calm and composed face, and the ambition between his handsome brows was ready to move.
Isn’t that exactly what happened with the Qin State?
With the remaining strength of six generations, he accumulated strength to surpass all others. Without a strong foundation, it would not have been so easy to wipe out the six kingdoms and unify the world.
Isn’t the current literacy campaign laying the foundation for the eternal prosperity of the Qin Dynasty?
"Hahaha! Yue Ning's words make sense. In the future, everyone in my Great Qin will be like a dragon!"
Hearty laughter echoed in the hall. Chu Yuening felt the vibration in her chest, her red lips slightly curled up, and her starry eyes flashed with wisdom.
After coming to the Qin Dynasty, she never thought of achieving success overnight. Beautiful ideals without a realistic basis would only be castles in the air.
Whether it is sweet potatoes, cotton, factories, papermaking, academies, imperial examinations, primary schools, or today's literacy campaign, they are all linked together, proceeding step by step to achieve the goal.
When Ying Zhao came back from washing his hands and saw this cheerful scene, he suddenly felt out of place.
He pouted in grievance, trotted to his father and complained in a baby voice.
"What are you laughing at, Father and Mother? Why don't you wait for Zhao Zhao to come?"
"Zhao Zhao can't laugh anymore..."
The strange children's talk made the two of them laugh.
Chu Yuening smiled mischievously, quietly pulled her hand out of the man's grasp, and scratched the little guy's itchy spot with lightning speed.
Ying Zhao was instantly like a switch was pressed, giggling, and couldn't help rolling on the sofa, trying to avoid the tickling attack.
But the itchy feeling that was scratching his heart and lungs continued, and he laughed so hard that tears came out of the corners of his eyes. He hurriedly begged for mercy in a broken voice.
“Haha…itchy…so itchy…”
"Ah, mother...hahaha...Zhao Zhao, no, stop laughing...hahaha..."
"Haha, Zhao Zhao, it's late. Mom will make you laugh enough today~"
The mother and son were playing and fighting happily, and their laughter, as clear and sweet as silver bells, echoed in the hall. The scene was beautiful and warm.
Ying Zheng protected the naughty mother and son, his brows were gentle, his clear phoenix eyes were shining with ripples, and his thin lips unconsciously rose up, outlining the arc of happiness.
A few days later, the factory's literacy campaign was quickly arranged.
Due to the large number of workers in the Nanjiao Park, each factory was allowed to hold its own event.
Starting from the most basic pinyin literacy, the time is uniformly set after dinner and the class duration is half an hour.
Of course, literacy is not mandatory, but is based on voluntary principles. However, from now on, management positions above the level of team leader will have a strict requirement for literacy.
When the workers heard the news, they were shocked and a little worried.
They never thought that one day they would be able to read and write, and they worried whether they could learn it.
"Ergou, are you planning to go to the literacy camp?"
"Of course I'll go. I'm the team leader, so I have to lead by example."
"Why, you don't want to go?"
Chen Ergou caught a glimpse of the hesitation on his co-worker's face and asked bluntly. The latter scratched his head embarrassedly and spoke in a voice as soft as a mosquito.
"I...I'm already old enough to be a father...How can I have the nerve to study with you young people?"
"Besides, I'm not very smart, so I probably won't be able to learn..."
"Oh, what's the big deal? We can't read a single word, so why don't we go learn first?"
"Besides, when you send your child to elementary school, he or she must know a few words. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a loss of dignity as a father?"
The last sentence really touched the worker's soft spot. He thought of the little boy who would greet him every time he came home, and his innocent little face was full of admiration for him as a father.
He gritted his teeth, a look of determination flashed in his eyes, and he pulled Chen Ergou to sign up.
Whether it is to educate their children or to be promoted to team leader in the future, the vast majority of workers in the factory go to sign up after work.
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