With Qin Shihuang's decision, a vigorous island development campaign began.
The Qin army quickly established a military base on the island, and defensive fortifications followed.
As the head of the "Island Development Agency", Li Si personally formulated a detailed development plan and supervised its implementation.
To develop the island, it is necessary not only to mine minerals, but also to develop agriculture to ensure that the soldiers on the island are self-sufficient, but also to build factories for the development of Daqin and enslave the surviving islanders to work in the factories.
Zhang Han and Wang Li led the army to build strong fortifications on the island and set up a coastal defense patrol team to ensure the security of Daqin's maritime borders.
Daqin and his men planned to use this trail as the first line of defense and then further annex other places.
And those selected nobles also played an important role in the development of the island.
They brought capital, technology and talents, and promoted the development of various undertakings on the island.
Of course, all the developments are related to Daqin. After all, according to Fusu's plan, this is just a temporary forward point. When it is almost used, it can be burned down.
This is just a platform for the development of Daqin's industry, which also solves the pollution problem.
...
...
On the other hand, officials of the Qin Dynasty also responded positively.
In the Li Mansion, Li Si's son Li You was discussing countermeasures with his staff.
Li You was young and energetic. He was proud of his father's achievements and eager to prove himself.
"We can't just rely on our father's influence in the court. We have to make achievements on the island and let His Majesty see the strength of our Li family!" he said excitedly.
Therefore, Li You decided to send his confidants to the island, not only to occupy a place in the construction of the factory on the island.
Of course, he is not the only one who has this idea.
Inside the palace, Wang Jian's grandson Wang Ben was conspiring with his cronies.
Wang Ben was a cautious but equally ambitious person. He knew that he should not be too impatient in this feast of island development, but should proceed steadily and gradually expand his influence.
"When you go to the island, you must keep a low profile, first find out the situation on the island, and then look for opportunities," he instructed.
"Also, we must occupy a certain position in industrial construction."
Wang Ben's confidants nodded in agreement, knowing that Wang Ben's prudence was the key to the family's prosperity for generations. So, they set out on the journey to the island with Wang Ben's secret letter and generous funds.
The basis for outward expansion is internal development.
Not to mention the establishment of factories on the island and the rapid development of modern industry, the current situation in Daqin is also in urgent need of reform and development.
The atmosphere in the court was heavy and solemn.
Qin Shi Huang: "My dear ministers, I have an important plan to discuss with you today."
Upon hearing this, all the ministers looked up, their eyes focused on Qin Shi Huang, waiting for the next words.
Qin Shi Huang: "I have decided to use the recently developed island as a base to further expand the territory of the Qin Empire. But before expanding, we must first consolidate our foundation and develop internally. Prince Fusu has proposed a plan to me to popularize education for all people and cultivate more talents for the Qin Empire."
After a brief silence, the court began to whisper. Some people looked puzzled, while others had a gleam in their eyes.
Prime Minister Li Si said: "Your Majesty, this move will certainly benefit the country and the people, but it will not be accomplished overnight. It will require a lot of manpower and material resources."
Qin Shi Huang smiled slightly, as if he had anticipated Li Si's concerns. "Mr. Li is right, but I have made up my mind. Education is the foundation of the country and must be promoted. As for the resources needed, I will make my own arrangements."
At this time, a minister stood up and said hesitantly, "Your Majesty, I would like to ask, does this mean that our Great Qin will change the existing employment system?"
Qin Shi Huang nodded, "That's right. I want to implement nine years of compulsory education. All the people of the Great Qin can go to school and receive education. After nine years of study, they will be assigned to work in various departments, factories and institutions of the Great Qin according to what they have learned."
There was a lot of discussion in the court. Some people agreed that this move would inject new vitality into the Qin Dynasty.
Some people also opposed it, fearing that the move would shake the existing aristocratic system.
Since education was to be developed, Li Si, the representative of the Legalists, naturally did not want to fall behind: "Your Majesty, I believe that the rule of law is the cornerstone of the Qin Dynasty, and education should also conform to the rule of law. The implementation of compulsory education must be accompanied by strict laws to ensure fairness and equality in education."
Seeing Li Si say this, Chun Yuyue was the most unconvinced. He stroked his gray beard and added: "Your Majesty, education is the way to educate people and cultivate talents. When promoting compulsory education, we should focus on the all-round development of morality, intelligence and physique, so as to cultivate true pillars of the Qin Dynasty."
Qin Shi Huang nodded with satisfaction and looked at Fusu: "Fusu, what do you think about this?"
Fusu stepped forward and answered respectfully: "Father, I think that education should be carried out step by step. We can first pilot it on a small island, and then gradually promote it to the whole country after it is effective."
"At the same time, I suggest that the three can be combined to compile a compulsory education textbook suitable for Daqin to help popularize education."
Qin Shi Huang heard this and his eyes became more determined: "Okay! I will do as you say."
"Li Si, you will start right away and organize the Confucianists and Legalists to compile compulsory education textbooks. At the same time, the island should also be used as a pilot to take the lead in promoting compulsory education."
Li Si accepted the order: "I obey your order."
The compilation of teaching materials is naturally urgent.
The lights were on in Li Si's mansion.
Li Si, Chunyu Yue, and Li Rongrong, who was drafted into the army because he was curious about how the nine-year compulsory education system was formed, were sitting around the desk, discussing the compilation of textbooks.
Li Si: "Everyone, this time when compiling textbooks, we need to combine the traditions of the Qin Dynasty, and reflect the cultural heritage of the Qin Dynasty, reform and development."
Chun Yuyue nodded in agreement with Li Si's point of view: "Confucianism emphasizes benevolence, love, propriety and righteousness. These should become the basic moral concepts of children."
Li Si added: "The spirit of the rule of law is also indispensable. Children need to understand from an early age that the laws of the Qin Dynasty cannot be violated and violators will be punished."
Li Rongrong suggested: "We can also add some scientific knowledge, such as physics, chemistry, biology, etc., so that children can develop an interest in science from an early age."
Li Si knew some things about later generations, so he naturally nodded in agreement: "Good idea. Let's do it this way. We will divide the work and cooperate, and each of us will be responsible for compiling a part of the content."
Although Chun Yuyue was somewhat confused about what chemical biology was, he was fortunate enough to have heard of walkie-talkies, and "fireworks" were created under these sciences.
After months of hard work, a compulsory education textbook that combines the Qin Dynasty's traditions with modern knowledge was finally compiled.
Brand new schools are rising from the ground. Children wearing uniform school uniforms sit in the classroom and listen carefully to the teacher's explanation.
The children, who were attending nine years of compulsory education for the first time, listened with great interest, their eyes sparkling with a desire for knowledge.
Basically, graduates of the nine-year program can be assigned to work in the corresponding departments, factories and institutions opened by Daqin.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
