The news that the owner of a manor near the academy was teaching his tenants' children to read for free spread like wildfire throughout the nearby villages.
The teachers in the academy also heard about it and asked Jiang Shuyun for confirmation.
"Jiang is telling stories, is that true? You're teaching the tenant farmers' children to read?"
"It's not me teaching them; it's my page who's guiding them on how to read on their own. It's just simple literacy, not academic study."
Jiang Shuyun quickly explained that there is a difference between doing academic research and reading and writing.
"I see. I was wondering how wealthy you must be to support so many children's education."
"I don't have any family wealth. You all know my situation."
"If it weren't for my wife, I wouldn't have an easy time supporting my wife and children."
Jiang Shuyun wasn't afraid of others laughing at him. Everyone has shortcomings. Otherwise, if you get all the good things, you'll be isolated.
Jealousy can sometimes be a poison.
Having understood the whole story, the group of teachers left satisfied.
Not everyone can do academic research.
The teachers heard about it, and so did the headmaster and the abbot.
"Zhonglin's literacy booklet has been put into use. I wonder how effective it is?"
"It's only been a few days, so we shouldn't see any results yet."
I heard that the children were very excited, and each one of them was very serious.
Master Fang often went fishing at the manor when he had nothing to do, and he heard the most rumors and gossip.
"This is a rare opportunity. We all know that farming, just to make ends meet, depends on the whims of the heavens."
"Alas, there's nothing we can do about it. Compared to the previous dynasty, our court's exorbitant taxes are already relatively low."
"If this were the previous dynasty, they wouldn't have had so much grain to take back to their homes."
Master Fang had not experienced the previous dynasty, but he had read history books and listened to old people tell stories.
"Therefore, the previous dynasty perished, which is the situation His Majesty has always wanted to change and improve the living standards of the people."
As the emperor's teacher, the headmaster was able to discern some of the emperor's true intentions.
"Our Emperor is young and vigorous, and he will surely create another golden age for the Dali Dynasty."
Master Fang came with the headmaster, so he understands many things.
"That's true. His Majesty is just about to turn thirty, and it's only a matter of time before he creates a golden age."
As a teacher, he has confidence in his students.
The headmaster sent a secret letter to the Emperor about the watermelon incident; he reported it and should receive a reply soon.
Let's see how well Zhonglin has used the literacy booklet after some time.
Then, I will submit a memorial to the Emperor.
In the village, the first batch of fifty children have been learning for seven days.
Li Li conducted a test, and the children who learned quickly were already able to recognize many characters on their own based on the content of the literacy book.
Even those who learn slowly can recognize more than twenty characters.
"Today's test is over. You all studied diligently."
Starting tomorrow, you don't need to come anymore.
I will learn to recognize characters by myself using the books I have. You will come over every five days so I can give you a test.
You need to memorize at least one new word every day, review it repeatedly, and write it down in the sand to truly make it your own and imprint it in your mind.
Li Li explained the upcoming arrangements to the children; tomorrow, the remaining group of children would be replaced.
Children under six years old don't need to come to the village to study yet; they're too young and can't understand the pictures very well.
If you'd like to learn, there are older siblings who have visited your home before who can teach you.
Learning to read and write is not something that can be achieved in a day or two.
Jiang Shuyun put Li Li in charge of this part and made sure to keep good records, as this was first-hand information that could be used as a reference later.
Village chiefs and neighborhood chiefs from other villages also came to Jiang Shuyun, wanting their children to have the opportunity to learn together.
Butler Li received them and told them that this was just the beginning, and that after a while, they would teach the children in the nearby villages.
Upon hearing this, everyone felt hopeful and stopped worrying, reassuring themselves to go back and wait for news.
At the same time, Jiang Shuyun also received a letter from his father.
The letter said that the children in Jiangjia Village studied very hard, and the children who did well were sent by their parents to Brother Jiang's school for formal education.
I was thinking of studying diligently for two years, hoping that I could pass the imperial examinations and obtain official rank. Even if I didn't pass, the more I studied, the more other paths I might have.
Jiang Shuyun wrote a reply to his father, asking him to carefully record the child's use of the literacy booklet.
Jiang Shuyun made a table and asked her father to record the information according to the table.
The literacy booklet project is proceeding smoothly and there are currently no obstacles.
Mr. Liang also learned about the literacy booklet and borrowed one to read.
"This is a very practical book; the owner is very talented."
Such books should be vigorously promoted so that they can be found in every corner of the entire Dali Dynasty.
"Sir, is this booklet really that good?"
Li Dahu doesn't know many characters; he can barely recognize his own name.
"Very good, take a look and see if you can understand it."
Li Dahu took the book; it had pictures and words, with a picture above each word.
He understood; the word below the drawing of a hand should be "hand".
"Sir, you know what, it's actually understandable. Even without a teacher, one can understand this booklet."
It's much easier than the Three Character Classic and the Hundred Family Surnames. When I looked at those primers, I felt dizzy and couldn't remember a single one.
Li Dahu also studied with the teacher for a few days, but he really couldn't remember it.
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