The two men's eyes widened.
This method can not only save a lot of manpower and material resources, but also greatly improve the speed and quality of printing.
Coupled with the cost-saving, lightweight and durable paper, do you need to worry about books being too expensive for ordinary people to afford?
"The new papermaking technology and movable type printing technology have been sorted out by my subordinates. I would like to ask the Prime Minister to take a look."
Yang Ling said and handed over two pamphlets.
Cao Cao held it in his arms as if he had found a treasure, and couldn't help but sigh,
"Sir, you are truly selfless!"
"It's just my duty to serve the Prime Minister."
Yang Ling chuckled and said,
"I will marry Qing'er next month, so just treat it as part of the betrothal gift."
Although he said it lightly, Cao Cao knew very well how heavy this betrothal gift was!
Such a great talent was almost assassinated by that bastard Zihuan!
Thinking of his unsatisfactory second son Cao Pi, Cao Cao suddenly felt an unknown fire in his heart. He turned to Cao Ang and said,
"Zixiu, please immediately send someone to your hometown in Qiao County and ask Zihuan to kneel for me in front of the memorial tablets of his ancestors for a day and a night!"
Although he felt a little strange that Cao Cao suddenly mentioned Cao Pi, Cao Ang didn't think much and nodded in agreement.
At this moment.
Thousands of miles away in Qiao County, Cao Pi, who was confined to his clan, suddenly sneezed.
"Oh, by the way, teacher, the three moves you mentioned are only two moves. Is there another one?"
Cao Ang asked quickly.
"Yeah, what's one more step?"
Cao Cao also rubbed his little hands and looked at Yang Ling expectantly.
"The third step is to build an official school."
"Government school, as the name suggests, is a government-run school."
"It is different from private schools. It is established by the government. All school-age children only need to pay a small tuition fee to receive preschool education."
"All students must first pass the children's examination held by the county government in various places before they are eligible to participate in the township examination."
"Cooperating with the imperial examination system proposed by my subordinates, we can completely solve the troubles of the noble clan and end it once and for all!"
Yang Ling's words directly caused Cao Cao, Cao Ang and his son to become short of breath!
Darling, Yang Ling's suggestions are actually interconnected!
Through the new papermaking technology and movable type printing technology, the price of books was directly reduced.
Let the government set up schools and allow school-age children to study.
This will directly and completely solve the problem that ordinary people cannot afford to study!
Although the children of noble families still have a great advantage, at least the students from poor families have a chance to get ahead!
No need to worry anymore, the gentry group controls the official selection system!
The most important thing is that once the imperial examination system is popularized, everyone will want to study hard and become an official in the court.
It is almost impossible for anyone to think about rebellion.
Yang Ling is truly a god!
This is the common thought of Cao Cao and Cao Ang.
Zhao Yun, who was on the side, couldn't help laughing when he saw their shocked expressions.
When he first learned all this, he was as shocked as the two of them!
At this moment, Cao Cao suddenly said to Cao Ang again,
"Then the man who was sent out just now will chase him back and ask him to tell Zihuan to kneel in front of the ancestral tablet for three days!"
Cao Ang: "..."
Yang Ling smiled and then sighed,
“However, although this method is good, it will take at least three years to achieve results!”
Cao Cao was dumbfounded!
Listen, is this still human talk?
The problem of the gentry has troubled the Han Dynasty for hundreds of years.
Even the talented and ambitious Guangwu Emperor Liu Xiu was helpless and could only compromise with the nobles.
If the imperial examination system can really achieve results within three years, Yang Ling is still not satisfied?
After his excitement calmed down, Cao Cao stood up without any hesitation.
"Zixiu, immediately send someone to inform Xun Lingjun and others and ask them to come to the house to discuss!"
"Here!"
Cao Ang immediately took the order and left.
Not long after, Xun Yu, Guo Jia, Xi Zhicai and Cheng Yu gathered in the prime minister's house.
It was now the end of the year, and everyone in the court was busy comparing accounts. Cao Cao suddenly called everyone here, which made them all a little confused.
"I wonder why my lord is in such a hurry?"
Xun Yu asked doubtfully.
"Everyone, do you remember that we discussed the problem that ordinary people cannot afford to read a while ago?"
Cao Cao said with a smile.
Everyone nodded.
It had only been a month, so of course they remembered it.
Guo Jia's heart moved and he said tentatively,
"Could it be that sir has come up with an idea?"
"That's right! Today he gave me a three-move chess plan and it was a perfect solution!"
Cao Cao smiled and played through Yang Ling's three moves!
After Xun Yu and Guo Jia heard this, they all stood there in shock!
Yang Ling had been silent for so long. They all thought that he couldn't think of a way and gave up the plan.
But he didn't expect that he could come up with such a solution!
If it is really popularized, it can put an end to the gentry clan!
Xun Yu, Guo Jia and others looked at each other and saw the bitterness and admiration in each other's eyes.
They always pride themselves on being smart, but compared to Yang Ling, they are far inferior!
"However, although this is a good move, the cost of holding official schools in counties and counties across the country is too high. I wonder if the national treasury can afford it?"
Cheng Yu touched his chin and asked softly.
"Please rest assured, Prime Minister, the sale of snowflake salt has officially begun, and the national treasury has been relieved."
"Besides, the merits of this work are in the present generation and will benefit the future generations. No matter how difficult it is, we must persevere!"
Xun Yu said solemnly.
"Xun Lingjun is right, no matter how difficult it is, we must promote it!"
Cao Cao nodded heavily.
Although he is now nearly fifty years old, if this matter is promoted, it can be said to pave the way for Cao Ang.
If there are any difficulties, you have to go up. Even if there are no difficulties, you have to go up!
After some discussion with everyone, Cao Cao finally decided to start holding official schools and introduce the imperial examination system after the battle with Yuan Shao.
After the discussion, everyone was about to disperse when Cao Cao stopped them.
"I have one more thing to announce today."
Seeing the surprised expressions on everyone's faces, Cao Cao smiled and continued,
"Mr. Yang Ling has made such a great contribution and deserves a heavy reward. It's embarrassing to say that he is still serving as a grain transportation officer in the army."
"It's time to take this opportunity to appoint Mr. Wu Guan Zhonglang General!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes changed when they looked at Yang Ling.
A few days ago, Cao Cao had the idea of setting up the post of General Wugan Zhonglang to serve as the prime minister's deputy.
Everyone was speculating behind the scenes, thinking that Cao Ang would be appointed to this position.
After all, this position is extremely powerful. As Cao Cao's eldest son, Cao Ang does not have an official position yet.
But none of them expected that it would eventually fall on Yang Ling.
Yang Ling was also surprised.
Cao Cao actually let himself take this position that was historically held by Cao Pi.
However, he did not refuse and bowed.
"Thank you, Prime Minister! But I have another request..."
