Chu Zhenglin's words gave Cheng Yao hope. He knew that the Imperial Government Affairs Office held great power, and the Emperor of Wei was not a short-sighted person. The relocation of the Julu Academy headquarters to Wei would most likely gain Wei's consent.
The next step was to negotiate with Wei about the various obligations and rights that both sides would need to fulfill after the Julu Academy's headquarters moved to Wei. Cheng Yao breathed a sigh of relief at this point. The situation on Shengwu Continent was becoming increasingly dangerous. According to the intelligence he had received, Wa was now in name only and had long since become a battlefield for various nations.
Cheng Yao knew very well that if Julu Academy did not find a powerful country to rely on before any major changes happened in Shengwu Continent, then when the war spread to Shengwu Continent, Julu Academy would be a piece of fat meat that could be slaughtered at will.
When all nations are engulfed in war, who will care about these Confucian scholars? At that time, strength will prevail. Are you, a Confucian scholar, going to the battlefield with a scroll to reason with them while the fighting is raging? That's obviously impossible.
Chu Fan, who was enjoying the pleasures of adulthood in the palace, had completely immersed himself in cultivation. As for why Chu Fan had been thinking about returning to Blue Star and was so obsessed with cultivation, it was entirely because even after returning to Blue Star, with his powerful military force, he would be able to protect himself. More importantly, after becoming a master warrior in this world, when he returned to Blue Star, he would be regarded as a peerless master with just a few steps. This feeling of showing off in front of others was very pleasant.
Who among the men living in Blue Star China didn't have a martial arts dream when they were young? Chu Fan was no exception.
Chu Fan met with the royal family arranged by Chu Zhenglin to enter the palace to report on the affairs of Julu Academy in the imperial garden.
After listening to the report from the royal family, Chu Fan had his own thoughts. A country cannot be governed entirely by Confucianism, but its role in educating people cannot be ignored.
Because Wei was a military state, and the Chu royal family were basically all warriors, Wei not only did not have an imperial examination system, but also had very few Confucian scholars.
If the headquarters of Julu Academy could be relocated to Wei, it would not only enhance Wei's cultural heritage, but also leverage Julu Academy's fame to attract more talent. Most importantly, Wei was about to launch a war to expand its territory.
Although many countries on the Shengwu Continent have established imperial examinations, it is difficult for ordinary people to access knowledge because paper and books were very expensive in the past and the aristocratic families in each country had a monopoly on knowledge.
When the State of Wei goes out to conquer territory in the future, it will also implement the system of the State of Wei. At that time, towns will need to open primary schools, and prefectures and counties will need a large number of literate teachers to open middle schools.
There happened to be a large number of Confucian scholars in Julu Academy, who could not only teach knowledge, but also spread the culture and values of Wei State, laying a solid foundation for better ruling the newly developed territories.
Chu Fan already had a plan in mind and basically agreed to the relocation of Julu Academy to Wei State. However, it was impossible for Julu Academy to enjoy the same treatment as universities such as the Royal Academy.
You should know that the five universities of Wei were all for selecting talents for the Wei court. Even though the five universities had different directions for selecting talents, generally speaking, these colleges would provide students with comprehensive training in all aspects.
Julu Academy, however, was a Confucian academy, its scholars primarily focused on Confucian classics. Even its graduates could hardly be compared to the talent cultivated by the Five Universities. Furthermore, Julu Academy's students had not undergone the same ideological education as the Five Universities, lacking the inculcation of loyalty and identification with the State of Wei. Therefore, Julu Academy could never have the same status and treatment as the Imperial Academy.
Chu Fan said to the royal messenger, "Go back and tell Chu Zhenglin that it's impossible for Julu Academy to get the same treatment as the five universities in Wei. However, I can allow Julu Academy to establish a middle school in each county in Wei, and there is no limit to the number of primary schools it can build in each town.
The middle and elementary schools established by Julu Academy in Wei were required to adhere to Wei's rules and regulations. The Wei court would not interfere with the content of their instruction, but they were required to ensure that the knowledge taught was consistent with Wei culture. Graduates of Julu Academy's middle schools were also eligible to apply for admission to Wei's five universities, provided they met the required academic standards.
This will not only meet the educational needs of Julu Academy, but also ensure that the selection standards of Wei State talents are not affected, and it can also gradually improve the overall cultural level of Wei State. I think the people of Julu Academy should not deny my conditions.
As for other benefits and obligations, let Chu Zhenglin, the head of the Royal Government Affairs Office, make the decision. There is no need for me to personally take care of everything."
After Chu Fan finished speaking, he waved his hand, signaling the man to leave and stopped thinking about the matter.
Chu Fan continued to practice martial arts with Mu Xi and others. After all, Chu Fan wanted to be a lazy and idle person. Now he had the Royal Government Affairs Office to handle government affairs. Even though the officials and people across the Wei Kingdom were very busy, he could practice in peace in the palace without dealing with the government affairs of the Wei Kingdom.
When the royal family members returned to the Royal Elegant Villa Restaurant, Chu Zhenglin and Cheng Yao's conversation had just ended. Chu Zhenglin and Cheng Yao both looked at the royal family members, wanting to know the emperor's final decision on Julu Academy.
After the royal family member repeated Chu Fan's words word for word, Chu Zhenglin showed a satisfied smile on his face. He knew that His Majesty must be aware of the benefits of moving the headquarters of Julu Academy to the State of Wei.
Cheng Yao breathed a sigh of relief. This result was the best they could have achieved. Although Julu Academy could not enjoy the same treatment as the five universities in Wei State, being able to establish middle schools in various counties and cities and elementary schools in towns in Wei State was already a huge breakthrough.
The students of Julu Academy are also eligible to apply for the five universities of Wei State. This is no different from taking the imperial examinations in other countries. What's even better is that the university entrance examinations are not full of all kinds of shady operations and regional discrimination like the imperial examinations. Students only need to rely on their real talents and knowledge to get the opportunity to compete fairly, which is undoubtedly a great benefit to the development of Julu Academy.
Moreover, the State of Wei would not interfere with the teaching content as long as it was in line with the culture of the State of Wei. This undoubtedly provided broad space for the development of Julu Academy.
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