I engaged in modernization in ancient times

(The number of words in the previous chapter was less than [-], this chapter is complete, I still wish you a happy National Day!)

On the Golden Palace.

Mo Shaoheng clasped his hands and said, "I would like to inform the sage that I have seen the people of Liangjing recently, men farming and women weaving, living and working in peace and contentment, this is the sign of a peaceful country."

"However, most of my children in Beiliang are wandering in the streets, doing nothing."

Everyone: "..."

What about a child, if he doesn’t run around like a monkey for a day, what else can he do?

Mo Shaoheng continued, "Since ancient times, the country has prospered and Wen has prospered, or in other words, Wen has prospered and the country has prospered."

"That's why I suggest that my children in Beiliang, even those from ordinary families, be able to read since they were young. I don't expect them to have great achievements in the future, but at least they can read and count, understand reason and not be bullied."

"If it is Beiliang, even the children can read and write, and the prosperity of Beiliang can be expected."

Everyone: "..."

Mo Shaoheng's words were only a few words, but they described an unimaginable scene.

Throughout the country, even children can read and write, which is probably impossible for Dongtang.

The Utopia described by Mo Shaoheng is beautiful and makes people yearn for it, but...an ideal is an ideal after all, even the Eastern Tang Dynasty can't achieve it, let alone Beiliang.

Mo Shaoheng is actually an illusory idealist, that's right, literati are so romantic, they always think about some imaginative things.

Someone stood up, "I, Beiliang, have been vigorously promoting culture and education since Mr. Huaishan."

"but……"

But sometimes, there is more than enough energy.

I can't even eat enough to eat, so I don't have the energy to study.

Mo Shaoheng also knew what the other party meant.

The common people are so busy to survive that they have no time to study at all.

That's why Mo Shaoheng decided on the child.

First, children are the best time for education. When they grow up, they will be tired of life and have no time to study.

Second, the work that the child does for the family is not to say that it is not important, but it does not play a decisive role. On the contrary, the child is lively and active, and the parents take care of it and spend more energy.

If you go to school to study, it will make parents more efficient in doing things.

Mo Shaoheng didn't speak, but directly took out three things.

A book of Analects.

A stack of rice paper.

a pencil.

As for the first two, almost everyone in the hall knew that many people bought the rice paper produced by Mo Shaoheng Paper Workshop and the book "The Analects of Confucius" printed by the printing factory.

What is the last stick?

Mo Shaoheng said, "People can't afford to read books, nothing more than the high price of pens, inks, papers and inkstones."

"But, saint, please see, the current situation is completely different from the past."

Mo Shaoheng asked people to present the things to the saint.

"I believe everyone knows that my paper workshop has the craft of making rice paper with low price and good quality."

"I am a printing factory, which can quickly print books at the right price."

"That is to say, whether it's paper or books, people can't afford it now."

"As for pen and ink..."

"Look at this pen holder, I call it a pencil."

"It is a new type of pen that is very easy to use, and the most important thing is..."

"This pen doesn't use ink at all, and the price is very cheap."

Everyone: "..."

A pen that doesn't use ink?In ancient times, bamboo slips were carved with a knife, but ink was not used, but it was time-consuming and laborious.

Mo Shaoheng also knew that it would be impossible not to show them.

He prepared a lot of pencils and some paper.

After asking the saint for a while, he was carried in.

The person who gets the object holds the pen with the gesture of holding a brush.

Although a little weird.

But still left writing on the paper.

Charcoal?

But it's much clearer than charcoal, and it doesn't mess up your hands.

It's just that the stroke is a little smaller, unlike a brush, which is extremely thick.

Mo Shaoheng said, "This kind of pen doesn't need ink, but it is enough to write tens of thousands of words."

hiss!

what?

Such a small pen can write tens of thousands of words?

Do you want to know how much ink it takes to write tens of thousands of words?

Mo Shaoheng continued, "And the handwriting is small and clear, that is to say, one piece of paper can be used as several original ones."

Everyone: "..."

The price of paper has already dropped, and now one piece of paper can be used as several sheets.

After everyone digested it for a while, Mo Shaoheng said, "My lords, now there are books, paper, and pens without ink, and the common people can afford them."

"It's time for my culture and education to flourish in Beiliang."

"Beyond Dongtang, just around the corner."

"Prosperous and prosperous, the future can be expected."

Gollum.

Super...beyond Dongtang?Mo Shaoheng really dared to say it.

The words were a little too intense, making their hearts thump.

Sometimes, those romantic idealists are the most hateful, full of infinite longing, but suddenly they are beaten to death with another stick.

Can……

What Mo Shaoheng said seems to make sense.

In the past, it was difficult for ordinary people to not be able to read books, but now... it seems that it is not difficult.

Mo Shaoheng continued, "That's why I suggest that all my children in Beiliang have books to read and learn. Firstly, the children are educated, and secondly, my farming work in Beiliang will not be delayed."

Gollum.

If this is the case, my God, Beiliang will become famous all over the world.

Dare to ask which country and which dynasty can allow all the children of the people to go to school.

This will be the pride of anyone from Beiliang, the pride that comes out from the bottom of their bones.

The atmosphere in the Golden Palace was brought up by Mo Shaoheng. He was obviously very calm, but his heart still beat involuntarily.

Of course, some people frowned while being excited, and said, "Even if the pen, ink, paper and inkstone are not a problem, but where did the teacher come from to teach so many children?"

Mo Shaoheng smiled, "Why not?"

"My first imperial examination in Beiliang, the county examination is about to begin."

"I believe everyone in the court knows how the imperial examination questions are."

"It's asking, what can't a student who has passed the county test enlighten a group of children?"

After finishing speaking, Mo Shaoheng cupped his hands, "Saint, I am a student from a poor family in Beiliang who has a hard time studying, and I am tired of life while studying."

"I implore the sage to support these self-motivated children from poor families. The imperial court will send out Shu Xiu to let them be teachers to make a living, and let them cultivate usable pillars for our Northern Liang."

A little bit of repair, in exchange for the great prosperity of culture and education in Beiliang, in exchange for talents who govern the country and stabilize the country.

This deal is very cost-effective, and for the imperial court, the money is not too much.

Everyone: "..."

Even the sage was stunned for a moment, so not only could the children in Beiliang study, but they could also help the poor children by the way.

The sage actually thinks more. As long as the scholars who have been supported by the imperial court have their consciences not eaten by dogs, they are more or less grateful to the imperial court and the royal family.

Mo Shaoheng continued, "As far as I know, many counties have repaired many tribute courts in order to hold the imperial examination."

"If the Gongyuan is only used for the imperial examination, it is a pity that it can only be used once every three years."

"Why don't you use these tribute courtyards as private schools, just to teach children, firstly, to avoid long-term unused use, and secondly, to make the best use of everything, so there is no need for additional construction."

Everyone: "..."

The chain is intertwined, and now there is even a place for a private school.

Everyone's hearts could not help but fluctuate violently.

The difficulties in promoting culture and education seem to have all been resolved.

Mo Shaoheng said, "I call this compulsory education."

"Educating my children in Beiliang is the responsibility of my Beiliang court, and it is my duty as a Beiliang person to read and write from an early age."

Gollum.

What a compulsory education.

If this can really be implemented, all the countries will have to be amazed by Beiliang, and I am afraid that Dongtang will also be shocked by Beiliang's astonishing move.

Of course, there are still many problems.

Someone said, "In this way, the number of scholars in the world will suddenly increase sharply, and the books, paper and pens used must increase greatly."

"Can the prince really provide enough?"

The only things common people can afford are books, paper and pens sold by Mo Shaoheng.

But as far as they know, the output of Mo Shaoheng's current paper workshop and printing factory can't even satisfy Liangjing, and every shipment is directly robbed.Not to mention satisfying the whole Beiliang.

The corner of Mo Shaoheng's mouth twitched, this is indeed a problem that must be solved.

Mo Shaoheng said, "So, please invite the court to host another job fair."

"I will try to increase production and expand the workshop, but a lot of workers are needed."

The paper printing factory had to be rapidly expanded, as was the pen-making workshop.

"Moreover, there must be a trial period for compulsory education. I suggest starting the trial in Liangjing first. If there is no problem in the trial in Liangjing, it will not be too late to promote it to other places."

No matter how good the policy is, there may be problems. It is impossible for Mo Shaoheng to say with complete certainty that compulsory education is completely suitable for the current Beiliang, so it must be tried before it is promoted.

Having such a buffer period also just gives him time for business development.

Everyone: "..."

Try it out?

Mo Shaoheng's compulsory education is indeed attractive, it would be a lie to say that he is not tempted.

But it was suddenly promoted across the country, and I was really in a panic.

If it was just a trial run in Liangjing, they would be able to handle no matter how big the problem might be.

In the Golden Palace, discussions began again.

Raise some doubts and questions from time to time.

For example, whether the qualifications given by the imperial court to Mr. Scholars who passed the county examination are appropriate.

After all, in this calculation, although these teachers do not hold positions in the imperial court, the salary they receive from the imperial court is already half of the court's people who eat the imperial rations.

In modern terms, it is the non-staff personnel among civil servants.

Mo Shaoheng replied, "The imperial examinations are actually encouraging me to study in Beiliang, but how many of them can make it to the Beijing Examination, to the level of a sage?"

The competition is too fierce.

"Although this final goal is beautiful, how many people can't see this final scenery."

"Then, let them see the scenery along the way."

"Otherwise, it's a pity that I can't see the beauty in it after reading a lifetime of books."

"Furthermore, the benefits of the original imperial examinations are basically aimed at poor families, and the nobles are more or less dismissive."

"It is also good to have such an option to be a husband now."

Mr. Teacher, in the era when there were few scholars, he was also very honorable. He could be regarded as a person of status. If he was famous, nobles from all over the world would rush to visit him. His reputation was very high. fame.

Therefore, for ordinary nobles, it is not a bad idea to be a teacher.

Reading while teaching also prevents people from being fooled by reading.

At today's court meeting, Mo Shaoheng just answered the questions all morning.

Mo Shaoheng was also announced to the hall during the small court meeting for several consecutive days to continue discussing the feasibility of this compulsory education.

In the end, the sage decided to try it out in Liangjing first.

Mo Shaoheng became busy.

One is that the imperial court is going to reopen a job fair.

The last recruitment fair organized by Mo Shaoheng lasted for three days, but it was still too rushed, and many people didn't take care of it, or just missed it while watching.

Therefore, the job fair last time became something that everyone talked about, but it was somewhat regrettable.

This time, the imperial court started publicity early, and Mo Shaoheng's Three Street Battle Report also helped in the publicity.

As soon as the news came out, there was an uproar, and with the guarantee from the imperial court, it was even more secure to find a job and recruit people at the job fair.

Hearing the news, people with some intentions are all gearing up.

I heard that even people from counties with registered permanent residence outside the city rushed over, and the event was unprecedented.

The second is to expand the workshop, because of its huge scale, it must be in the suburbs, and it cannot be rented from farmers' houses as before, and it will be a quick and small workshop with a little modification.

It has to be rebuilt on a large scale.

Mo Shaoheng was indeed planning to make a big fuss.

Because...Mo Shaoheng got a piece of news.

Foreign businessmen who came to Liangjing were also looting his paper books.

In fact, there are no particularly valuable special products in Beiliang, but now it is different, the price is far lower than paper books in other countries, and they are the best special products.

After the pencils are mass-produced, it is estimated that they will also become Beiliang's special products and be sold to other countries.

He heard that these foreign businessmen were brutal when they grabbed the paper, and they frightened and cried a few small shopkeepers who didn't know why.

It is conceivable how good the business is, not only domestic demand, but also foreign demand.

Therefore, small workshop production is definitely not acceptable.

Mo Shaoheng was dragging Zhao Di to choose an address.

As a result, after selecting the paper factory, printing factory, and pen factory, I went back to the palace to make a calculation.

Both faces turned black.

Buying land, building factories, recruiting people, and workers' wages directly exceeded the budget.

Didn't they spend a lot of money in front of them, and they have to provide a lot of products for the franchise every day, and the money in hand is not enough.

But, can these factories make money?

Blind people can see it, people all over the country are waiting for their paper, pens and books.

Mo Shaoheng was a little dumbfounded, "What can I do? There is not enough money."

He even bragged about his awesomeness in the Golden Palace.

Zhao Di gritted his teeth, "Borrow from the imperial court, and I can minimize the profit."

Mo Shaoheng was taken aback, "Can you still ask the court to borrow money?"

Zhao Di nodded, "It's not without precedent, besides, compulsory education is also a matter of the imperial court."

Mo Shaoheng: "..."

The profits of his factory were not distributed to the imperial court, at most he had to pay taxes, although in Mo Shaoheng's view, the tax was really not low, of course it was lower than the previous dynasties, and even many dynasties.

He ate alone, a little embarrassed to borrow money from the court.

This matter had to be handled by Zhao Di. Zhao Di was the prince, so it was easy to handle.

A few days later, Zhao Di handled the affairs quickly and brought all the bank notes back.

And I brought back an IOU.

Mo Shaoheng: "..."

Damn, in debt.

……

At this time, the Compulsory Education Law also began to spread to the market. This was deliberately spread by the court to try the words of the people.

Wuyi Lane.

A fat man in full body armor was waiting outside the milk tea shop, looking up at the densely packed price list.

The people queuing at the back didn't rush either. First, they knew who the "little iron bucket" was, and second, they themselves hesitated every time, because there are too many types of milk tea now, and it is difficult to choose.

Zhao Jingcheng gritted his teeth, "Have a glass of ice water, don't add anything, no sugar."

Everyone: "..."

You choose for a long time, you choose a glass of ice water.

Zhao Jingcheng was tearful, thinking that he didn't want to choose anything else, but the teacher said that milk tea is simply a catalyst for obesity.

But the boy who sells milk tea is not surprised at all, such a scene will be staged every day.

Zhao Jingcheng held the ice water in his hands, and still drank it out of straw, "It's sweet, I won't lie to you."

Then he turned his head and walked towards Qinlou.

This time, it was Mo Shaoheng who summoned them.

When Zhao Jingcheng arrived, the other students were already there.

Mo Shaoheng said, "This time I called you here because I found an errand for you in the imperial court."

A group of students were stunned.

An errand for the court?

They are still so small?Are they going to serve the court?

Mo Shaoheng continued, "The court is planning to implement compulsory education."

"A new pencil will be used in it."

"But pencils and brushes are used and written differently."

"So, after the county test, someone has to teach those who intend to be teachers how to write with a pencil."

Brushes and pencils are both pens, but it is very difficult to write pencil characters in the same way as writing brush characters.

Someone has to teach, and then these gentlemen teach the students.

"So, you have to practice pencil writing well."

"Don't go to the place to make a fool of yourself at that time."

A dozen students: "..."

Holding the guqin on the table in his arms, he stood up straight.

After Mo Shaoheng finished instructing a group of students to practice calligraphy, he walked out of the building.

Outside, the sky has been turned upside down by the compulsory education law that the imperial court is going to implement.

"What? The imperial court is going to let my children from Beiliang...all...all study for free?"

Their first reaction was that someone was spreading rumors.

"I heard that it will be tried out in Liangjing first, and then promoted everywhere."

"That is to say, all the children in Liangjing are going to study?"

"really."

Incredible.

They are still lamenting that Mo Shaoheng's little peddlers have read books, especially some common people sometimes like to tease these little peddlers, asking them to write a few words for them to read.

As a result, these little peddlers were able to write in a decent manner.

The shock at that time is still fresh in my memory now.

But now, their children can also study for free?

Some people explain the rules very clearly, and parents still need to buy paper and pen textbooks.

But they can afford paper and pen textbooks.

Think again.

Scholars, even those from poor families, can become officials through the imperial examination.

Gollum.

It was as if a door of light had opened before them.

The uproar was like the wind blowing through every corner of Liangjing, and the wind left traces.