Compulsory education in ancient times

On the second day, Baoer and Belle discovered that the little girl from the village head's family seemed to be avoiding them.

Belle's eyes drooped, and she quickly returned to her expression of no sadness or joy, and said to Baoer: "Let's go, don't worry about it."

Although Bao'er was a little unwilling, she still obeyed Bei'er's words and left after sighing.

It was also at this time that Bao'er understood why the Xingzhi Academy had spread all over the country, but the two fathers still believed that the education of the people was not enough.

It seems that the road of compulsory education still has a long way to go.

Bao'er frowned deeply, wondering if she had thought of what to do after she ascended the throne.

With such an incident, Bao'er and Belle's interest was not as high as before.

Beibei and Baobao, who didn't know what happened at all, didn't make any fuss, and the atmosphere along the way seemed a bit dull.

Leaving Ning'an, the group walked slowly on the national highway for more than two months before returning to the vicinity of the capital.

As soon as they stepped into the border of the capital, they saw a group of workers beside the national highway, constructing in full swing.

And when the interest came, some people took the lead in singing the national anthem together.

Eight years ago, Qi Jingyu and his students created the national anthem of Ruichao together.

This national anthem was first promoted in the Xingzhi Academy, and later, under the deliberate promotion of Tao Jianran and Qi Bohan, it was quickly sung across the country.

This national anthem, with its passionate tune, catchy lyrics and profound meaning, has gradually penetrated into all aspects of the lives of the people of Rui Dynasty in the past eight years.

For example, the common people will hum a few words when they have nothing to do, and they will sing a chorus when they are in the mood to work together.

Anyway, whether this song is sung solo or chorus, it has a special flavor.For ordinary people who have little spiritual entertainment, singing has become a new favorite.

It is also in this environment that vocal music, which was originally only affordable by the rich, has gradually caught the eyes of the common people.

The students Qi Jingyu taught back then have now become independent teachers, and they have produced many popular songs one after another.

In the bustling state capital, Xingzhi College has opened a special vocal class, and the social status of actors has also begun to improve.

Although the four of them have seen many people singing the national anthem on the road, they always find it novel and interesting every time they see it.

When they finished singing, Beibei stepped forward curiously and asked the workers, "Uncle, what are you doing?"

When the workers saw that he was a round and cute boy, they also replied kindly: "I heard that the carriage track is going to be repaired. From now on, the carriage will run on the track, and the speed will be hundreds of times faster than now!"

"Hundred times?!" Beibei's mouth was so surprised that it could swallow an egg.

Bao'er also heard their conversation, and patted Beibei's head with a folding fan: "It shouldn't be as exaggerated as a hundred times. Before leaving Beijing, I heard Dad and Dad talk about it. It seems that they want to shorten the communication between the capital and the border." duration."

In the past ten years, the army of the Rui Dynasty has conquered the south and the north, and included the small countries of Turkic, Nanman, and Goryeo in the territory. The Xiongnu was also defeated, leaving only a small court of the Eastern Huns. The land area is the same as that of the former Nanman period That's all.

The larger the territory, the problems of governance and management will follow.

Telephone, fax, telegraph and other communication machines could not be invented for the time being, so Tao Yanran had no choice but to settle for the next best thing and chose the road of increasing the speed of transportation.

This will be another move that will cause national change, but now the workers who install the tracks don't think so far, but they are full of enthusiasm to complete the work they are responsible for.

Beibei chatted with the workers for a while, then came back and continued on the road.

That night, the four of them finally returned to the palace after a year and a half of absence.

As soon as Beibei saw Tao Jianran, she jumped on Tao Jianran just like when she was a child: "Dad, I miss you so much!"

Compared with ten years ago, Tao Jianran's appearance has not changed much, but his temperament has matured a lot. It seems that he has changed from a handsome young man to a handsome uncle.

Tao Jianran patted Beibei, smiled and said, "I miss you too."

Tao Jianran gestured the heights of the four children with his hands, and sighed with relief: "I have grown so much taller, and I will be able to start a family and start a business in two years."

Qi Bohan looked at the four babies from the side. Both Bao'er and Baobao were tanned, and they were much more energetic than before. They were strong boys.

And Beibei is a bit more mature than before leaving the palace, and looks more and more like Leng Yue.

Looking at Beibei again, Qi Bohan narrowed his eyes dangerously: "Has Hong Yi gained weight again?"

When Beibei heard this, her fat body trembled slightly, and she hid behind the baby in fright.

Tao Yanran didn't think Beibei was fat, at least not as fat as Tao Xiran back then.Since Xiran can lose weight, Tao Yanran is not worried about Beibei's figure.

Just watching Qi Bohan playing with the children like this, Tao Yanran didn't stop him, but watched the play from the sidelines.

Qi Bohan looked at Bei Bei who was hiding behind the baby and couldn't block his full figure, and snorted softly: "From tomorrow, Hong Yi will train with the guards."

When Beibei heard this, it was like a thunderbolt from the blue sky, her round eyes immediately filled with tears, and she looked at Qi Bohan in shock.

However, Qi Bohan's decision to speak out could not be changed at will.

What's more, apart from Tao Jianran, there is no one in this world who can make him change his mind with a look, not even his own son!

On the contrary, Tao Jianran was soft-hearted, seeing this, he couldn't bear to say: "It's quite pitiful for Beibei to train with the guards alone."

Beibei immediately cast her longing eyes on Tao Yanran.

But Tao Yanran continued: "Why don't Baobao and Bao'er go and accompany them too."

Beibei didn't expect that his father would change after he just left the palace for a trip!He is no longer the father who doted on him back then!

Beibei looked shocked and heartbroken.

It's still because the baby couldn't bear to let him be sad, so he took it with him to comfort him.

Bo'er and Belle soon followed suit.

The children finally came back safely, and Tao Yanran felt relieved.

It's just that when they come back, there is one thing that must be put on the agenda.

The other three children are not in a hurry for the time being, but Bao'er, as the crown prince, will decide on a candidate for the crown princess this year, otherwise the ministers will start nagging again.

But Bao'er's marriage is much more complicated than Tao Xiran's.

Today's crown princess will be the queen of the world in the future.

The influence of the queen's natal family will definitely have an impact on Ruichao.The queen's own temperament is also extremely important.

If the harem is not peaceful in the future, Bao'er will not be able to take care of the government with peace of mind.

Originally, if you just choose a woman with a good family background and good looks, you will naturally have many choices, but if you want to take into account Bao'er's likes and dislikes, it will be much more difficult.

Before Bao'er and the others came back, Tao Yanran and Qi Bohan had already picked out a woman with a suitable family background and age.

These women are all female family members of members of the middle party who are close to the emperor, and these members do not have high official positions, and their family backgrounds are not considered prominent.

Such a queen will not allow Bao'er to be restrained because of the power of her relatives in the future.

Tao Jianran asked people to send these carefully selected portraits of women to Bao'er's East Palace.

As soon as the little eunuchs left holding the portraits, Murong Wenyu and Wang Lingjun came.

After Weng Yuanji's death, Gongsun Deye was promoted to Shangshu Ling, but the left and right servants were handed over to Murong Wenyu and Wang Lingjun.

At the beginning, everyone thought that Wang Lingjun belonged to Qi Bohan, and that Qi Bohan's party had the upper hand in this arrangement.

But now after so many years, although the relationship between Murong Wenyu and Wang Lingjun has not been made public, everyone in the court is aware of it.

It was not until these years that the courtiers reacted.Letting these two people act as left and right servants is not at all Qi Bohan's party gaining the upper hand, but a disguised check and balance of Gongsun Deye!

Now the eldest princess and Wang Yin have gradually accepted such a "daughter-in-law" as Murong Wenyu. Although Murong Wenyu and Wang Lingjun are not married, they are living a good life in private. Just look at Wang Lingjun's radiant face every day.

This time the two came, Murong Wenyu came to report on work seriously, while Wang Lingjun came to spread gossip.

Now Ruichao's most important project is the horse-drawn carriage that was ordered not long ago, and the bus system around the city.

Horse-drawn carriages are limited by the stock of iron ore. Most of the iron ore in the country is now used as weapons, so horse-drawn carriages can only be built on the most important routes for the time being.

The daily travel of the people can only rely on the public transportation system.

As the saying goes, if you want to get rich, you must first build roads, but after the roads are built, people need to walk around to drive the surrounding economy.

However, although the living standards of the common people have generally improved, not everyone can afford a horse-drawn carriage, and the speed of an ox cart is inevitably too slow to adapt to today's gradually accelerating pace of life.

So Wang Wanning, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, saw the school bus pick-up system of Xingzhi Primary School, and proposed the prototype of the bus.

Tao Jianran agreed without saying a word, and now the matter is being handed over to Wang Wanning and Murong Wenyu.

Murong Wenyu came here this time to report on the progress: "I have selected six prefectures, including Beijing, Huaiyang, Jinzhou, Yuezhou, Lingzhou, and Haizhou, as pilot projects, with the prefectural capital as the center. Six routes have been set up in six directions around the area. A horse-drawn carriage will depart along the route every half an hour. The current preset fare is one penny for adults and free for children. Please take a look at it, Your Majesty."

Murong Wenyu handed over the booklet, and Tao Yanran opened it, and found that even the design of the carriage had been drawn inside.

This carriage is similar to the people's ox carts, except that there is an extra sunshade and rain shelter built with oilcloth.

There is a coin box at the boarding place.

This box is also carefully designed, as long as it is locked, it is very difficult to steal money from it.

This brochure is naturally very detailed, and Tao Yanran only mentioned one thing: "After the bus is officially in operation, you will make statistics every once in a while, which line, which time period has the most passengers, and whether there are too many passengers to sit on. .Then depending on the situation, shorten the departure interval.”

Murong Wenyu and the others didn't think of this level, their eyes lit up immediately when they heard the words, and they quickly responded, and said: "Your Majesty, is the imperial court coming to operate this bus, or private businessmen?"

Tao Yanran shook his head: "This doesn't make money, the imperial court should allocate funds. But you can think of a way to earn some extra money."

Wang Lingjun, who was on the side, was dozing off in idleness. Hearing this, he immediately regained his energy. He intervened and said, "This is easy to handle. We can post the advertisements and publicity of the merchants on the car, and earn some advertising fees!"

Tao Jianran cast an approving look at Wang Lingjun.

Although Wang Lingjun still seemed to be doing nothing, but these years, his thoughts were not as carefree as before.

The things usually entrusted to him are done well, and occasionally he can do many beautiful things in a flash of inspiration.

Many people thought that Wang Lingjun got into this position because of his relationship, but only those who are close to him know that Wang Lingjun's current strength is completely worthy of his position.

Murong Wenyu left after reporting on his work, but Wang Lingjun stayed behind and approached him mysteriously, winking.

Seeing this, Qi Bohan hugged Tao Jianran to avoid getting too close to Wang Lingjun.

Wang Lingjun rolled his eyes at his cousin in disgust.

He has never seen such a jealous person, even he can't get too close to his cousin, this is simply an insult to his personality!

But Wang Lingjun only dared to protest in his heart, and after a soft snort, he said meanly: "Cousin, cousin, I got some news this morning, guess what it is."

"Go out without saying anything." Qi Bohan said very shamelessly.

He wasn't interested in Wang Lingjun's gossip. If his wife didn't like to listen, he would have kicked Wang Lingjun out a long time ago.

Wang Lingjun clicked his tongue again in disgust, and said: "Zhao Wenqing fell out with his father. I heard that his father collapsed in anger. Now he is lying on the bed half dead, and Zhao Wenqing is ignoring him. Tsk tsk, tsk tsk, Do evil."

Tao Jianran was a little surprised when he heard the words: "What's going on?"

Zhao Wenqing used to be young and energetic, and had cut off contact with his family for a period of time.

But now that he is getting older, he has regained contact with his useless father a few years ago.Why all of a sudden it's happening again?

"Didn't Liu Niang go to Yizhou a few days ago, she seems to have told him something." Wang Lingjun lowered his voice and shook his eyebrows funnyly, "I heard that this matter has nothing to do with Zhang Xiangyu. It's kind of related."