After hearing this, everyone was also in a dilemma.
This is a matter of stance.
As the prefect, Zhou Renjun needed to consider the overall situation. It was indeed understandable that those wealthy families, who had contributed to the academy, would give up their places.
But as the headmaster, Ke Yunhongcheng would certainly value the academy's reputation more.
If this sets a precedent for allowing admission based on money, won't the entire academy become a chaotic mess?
"This is very simple."
Just then, Ji Minxiu walked in from outside the door.
"Lord Snow Demon, what are your thoughts?"
Everyone naturally believed in Ji Min's abilities and immediately looked at him.
"The academy's regular admissions will still follow the regulations, but a special class can be set up specifically for wealthy students, though the number of students must be limited."
Ji Minxiu sat down and explained his idea, “But the tuition fees for those people… the tuition fees must be so high that ordinary students will be deterred from attending. This way, the prefect can repay the favor and also increase his income to maintain the operation of the academy. The extra money can be used to subsidize those talented but poor students.”
This method is the same as the school selection model in later generations, which is "if the score is not enough, pay money to make up for it".
"I think this method is feasible!" After listening, Song Shuyi said with shining eyes, "I'm not naturally good at studying, but my family is relatively wealthy. If I have the opportunity to enter a good academy, my father will definitely be very willing!"
Yun Hongcheng couldn't help but understand, and excitedly said, "Moreover, with the quota limit, there's no need to worry about the teaching quality being lowered. As for whether those rich kids can get into the academy, it all depends on their own financial resources."
“That’s right. For ordinary students, you should strictly follow the standards for admission. Only those who pass the test can be admitted. This is the only way to reflect the excellence of our academy.”
Ji Minxiu nodded and said, "In addition, we can divide them into classes, separate children with different aptitudes, and then use different teaching methods at different paces."
"Teaching according to aptitude is indeed the right approach!"
After Yun Hongcheng finished speaking, he stood up and said, "I will immediately tell the prefect about this method, and the academy will start enrolling students right away."
"Wait."
Unexpectedly, Ji Minxiu then took out another bag and placed it on the table. "I can predict the future. I see that after the cold disaster comes a drought. Ordinary crops will not survive, and many people will starve to death."
"How could this be!"
These words caused everyone's expression to change.
After all, just a few days ago they were happy that the cold disaster was over, and the people took advantage of this momentum to start spring planting.
If a drought were to occur, the consequences would be truly unimaginable.
This year's cold disaster has already caused such severe consequences. If we encounter drought and poor harvests, the entire Great Holy Dynasty will truly be in dire straits.
Yun Hongcheng, in particular, was a visionary who had already foreseen the situation he would face.
At that time, it might not be as simple as many people starving to death; it could lead to widespread chaos!
"Therefore, the grain I brought you this time is called sweet potato. It is a drought-resistant and high-yielding crop with a short growth cycle. If it can be planted in time, it should be able to alleviate the urgent need to a great extent."
Ji Minxiu took out a sweet potato, which was already cooked, and handed one to Yun Hongcheng. "This tastes delicious and is very suitable for eating. Try it."
"good."
Yun Hongcheng believed Ji Minxiu's words without a doubt; now he just wanted to see if this thing was edible.
After all, the snow demon is not human. Just because he says it's delicious doesn't mean that humans would find it delicious.
However, when he took a bite of the sweet potato, its soft and sweet taste instantly captivated his taste buds.
With wide eyes, she exclaimed, "It's delicious! This stuff is soft and easy to eat, and it's fragrant and sweet. It's so delicious!"
"It can also be cooked with rice and millet, and it tastes quite good."
As Ji Minxiu spoke, he also distributed a sweet potato to everyone else.
"Mmm, it's really delicious!"
Soon, the sweet potatoes received unanimous praise from everyone.
After finishing the entire sweet potato, Yun Hongcheng looked at Ji Minxiu with some lingering satisfaction and asked, "Then, Lord Snow Demon, how much is this thing produced?"
"It has extremely high yield and is very easy to grow; it can even be planted in sandy soil."
Ji Minxiu smiled and said, "Ordinary soil can yield at least four thousand catties, and if the soil is fertile, the yield can double."
"hiss…"
Upon hearing this, everyone gasped sharply.
During the Dasheng Dynasty, taro was considered to have a high yield, but at most it would only be a little over two thousand catties, and that was only possible in fertile soil with plenty of water.
But now, this sweet potato, Changliang, can actually weigh 8,000 jin!
What a terrifying concept this is!
"It's like a life-saving ration!" Yun Hongcheng exclaimed, his voice trembling with excitement.
"These are the remaining sweet potatoes and related planting techniques. If the prefect is willing to promote the cultivation of sweet potatoes, you can present the planting techniques along with them." Ji Minxiu handed the items to Yun Hongcheng.
Yun Hongcheng quickly accepted the gift with both hands, and then knelt down on the spot before Ji Minxiu, saying, "Lord Snow Demon is benevolent. I thank you on behalf of the people of the Great Sheng Dynasty."
"You're too kind. It's a mutually beneficial arrangement. I hope we can say that Miss Yun discovered the potato seed." Ji Minxiu quickly helped the person up.
This is his future father-in-law; he really can't accept such a grand gift!
"Okay, whatever you say."
Although he didn't know why Ji Minxiu wanted to attribute all the credit to Yun Zhourong, Yun Hongcheng didn't say much. He agreed and hurriedly left with the sweet potatoes.
"Alright, let's set off."
At this moment, Ji Minxiu looked at Yun Zhourong and Song Shuyi and said.
"Shouldn't we wait for Uncle to come back before we leave?"
Song Shuyi's heart skipped a beat. Although he was anxious to go home, he also understood the importance and urgency of the matter.
“I’ve already stored the seeds. As long as the prefect agrees, they can be distributed to the people for planting immediately. The quantity is enough to last until I return,” Ji Minxiu said.
"As expected of Lady Snow Demon, everything was arranged in advance." Song Shuyi said with great admiration upon hearing this.
After that, the three of them flew a helicopter towards Kyoto.
On Yun Hongcheng's side, Zhou Renjun didn't give him a friendly look when he saw him come again.
After all, the two had just had a fight, so it was impossible for them to calm down so quickly.
To everyone's surprise, Yun Hongcheng acted as if nothing had happened, grabbed his hand and pulled him into the house, saying, "Come here quickly, I'll show you something good."
Zhou Renjun originally wanted to continue being arrogant, but in the end he couldn't resist his curiosity and obediently let himself be dragged away.
Once they reached the back room, Yun Hongcheng took out a sweet potato and handed it to Zhou Renjun, saying, "Eat."
Zhou Renjun looked at the sweet potato with a face full of suspicion. "What is this? I've never seen it before?"
"Never mind what it is, just eat it," Yun Hongcheng urged.
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