"Principal, what if we don't want to go?"
As expected, a student finally asked cautiously.
After all, after becoming a noble person, no matter whether he has fallen into poverty or not, he still looks down on the lowly profession of teachers in his heart.
"If you don't want to go, of course the school will not force you to go. However, schools at all levels, like the government at all levels, also receive salary from the court. It is relatively simple to teach and educate people. You don't have to deal with complicated interpersonal relationships, and things are easier. .”
Zhao Hong said as calmly as possible.
If you are a child from a poor family, you may be happy to accept this, after all, it is about your livelihood. These children of powerful people are quick-thinking, think a lot, and are much more complicated.
"Principal, if you become a teacher, how much will your salary be?"
Another student asked directly without any politeness.
Wei Liaoweng's eyes widened, and Zhao Hong immediately stopped him with his eyes.
Zhao Hong inexplicably remembered the famous saying from later generations: "Don't ask about money, ask your mother."
"As for compulsory education, I am discussing with the ministers and I believe it can be completed before the end of the year. Teachers' salary will definitely not be high, but it will not be low either, and it is graded and should be above 15 years. In any case, as long as you don't The wine, sex and wealth are enough for your expenses."
A teacher's salary is used to support the family. It should be around 15 to 20 yuan, which can take care of the expenses of a family of three.
As for wanting to get rich by being promoted as a teacher, that is really too much.
Sure enough, when they heard the number "15 Guan", many students looked with disdain on their faces, and some even laughed softly.
15 strings, I'm afraid I can't even afford a decent banquet.
Seeing the disappointed expressions on the students' faces, Wei Liaowen couldn't help but smile coldly.
"Isn't that too little? At the pier in the west of Jinling City, those coolies who move goods only earn 5 guan a month, 30 days a month, regardless of wind or rain. Why, 15 guan is not enough? Then you might as well go and get it. . But robbery will lead to imprisonment and beheading."
These dandy boys don't even look at how much they weigh or whether they have the ability to make money.
"Vice-Principal Wei, don't stand and talk without your back hurting. You get a monthly salary of 600 hundred guan from the imperial court. Why don't you think it's too much?"
Some students were young and energetic, and they challenged Wei Lioweng.
"Yes! Those court officials receive a salary of hundreds of dollars every month, and many of them are just greedy and do nothing. We only have 15 dollars, which is too little!"
"Principal, there are more than 60 officials of fourth rank or above in our dynasty. Their annual salary alone reaches 500,000 guan. The nearly 300 ministers in the dynasty have a salary of nearly 1 million guan a year. Now that the imperial court is in dire straits, why are they so superior? , If you don’t reduce your salary, why don’t you share your worries?”
"Principal, Gu Song is the general magistrate of Jiankang Prefecture, a fifth-grade official, and has 150 guan of money and food every month. Why does he still want to be greedy, and the amount is such a huge amount?"
Some unruly students couldn't help but complain, pointing out the officials' high salaries and corruption.
Wei Liaoweng's face was red and his ears were red, and he was speechless for a moment.
The kings of the Song Dynasty and the scholar-bureaucrats ruled the world together. Since Emperor Taizong Zhao Guangyi of the Song Dynasty, every emperor had a "good use" of 1,200 guan per month, which was equivalent to a monthly salary. As a minister of the Ministry of War, he also has a monthly salary of 700 to 800 guan. Compared with the ordinary people's monthly income of 5 guan, the salary is hugely different.
Zhao Hong smiled slightly, where did this all go.
The so-called high salary to support integrity in the Song Dynasty is just a joke. The higher the salary, the more greed there is. Otherwise, the government would not be so corrupt.
It seems that the martial arts and anti-corruption propaganda in newspapers have finally made the younger generation reflect.
The common people get 5 guan a month, and the officials of ninth to fourth rank get 50 to 100 guan a month. If they are not satisfied and continue to be greedy, the common people will definitely scold their mothers.
The number of second- and third-grade officials reaches 600 to 800 guan per month. The number seems a bit scary. After all, the number is too small and there is not much financial burden.
No wonder those old guys Ge Hong and Qiao Xingjian have not retired even after they are over 70. Their annual income is tens of thousands of yuan, which no one can let go of.
However, officials' salaries must be linked to assessment. Otherwise, God would not agree to such a large salary for the vegetarians in the corpse position.
"Dear students, the high officials of the imperial court, such as the ministers, ministers, ministers, etc., are in charge of the people's livelihood in the world. As long as they are loyal to the king, their salary is acceptable, because the number of people is only ten or twenty, and the imperial court can bear it."
Zhao Hong finally spoke and rescued Wei Liaoweng.
"But the number of teachers needed by the Song Dynasty is hundreds of thousands. If everyone only has a hundred guan, it would already be tens of millions, and the court cannot afford it. Even if the Song Dynasty is strong, it still needs to reach 100 guan. I’m afraid it’s also difficult to maintain a monthly salary. But if everyone works together, everyone’s life will always get better and better.”
Zhao Hong looked at the students and came to a conclusion.
"Whether it is smelting steel, teaching and educating people, developing glass and porcelain, or working in politics, it is all for the sake of making the Song Dynasty rich and powerful. Everyone can choose according to their own hobbies."
He looked at everyone, his eyes burning with fire again.
"Students, you are still young, and you are the new generation of young people in our Song Dynasty. The future strength of the Song Dynasty will be yours. My words are over, you can take care of yourself."
The students were very picky. There were few who wanted to be teachers, and even fewer who smelted iron and made porcelain. From the bottom of his heart, Zhao Hong was really disappointed.
However, these people only represent the second generation of officials and cannot represent the mainstream. And even among these people, some talents will surely emerge after being educated in schools.
Starting next year, by recruiting civilians from the private sector and mandating steel manufacturing and industrial manufacturing majors, everything may be fundamentally changed.
The number of students recruited next year may be higher.
Coming out of the classroom, Wei Liaowen suddenly said.
"Your Majesty, the students have been transformed. I am very much looking forward to their performance in three years."
Wei Liaoweng didn't excuse himself. Zhao Hong was startled and laughed softly.
"Wei Gong, I am the same way. I am even more looking forward to the performance of the new students starting from the next class!"
Starting next year, Jinling University will recruit students from the entire Song Dynasty.
After being trained by Jinling University Hall, he is even more looking forward to the new generation of the Song Dynasty in the future.
There can be more drills and stricter school rules to allow the younger generation to transform.
"Principal, we have something to say!"
After leaving the classroom, Yang Fansun and others followed him, raising their heads and chests, and saluting. Everyone was solemn.
"Yang Fansun, do you have something to say?"
Once again, Zhao Hong was surprised by the solemnity and discipline of Yang Fansun and others. After more than half a year, these people had changed a lot, and they all behaved like soldiers, which comforted him.
It takes ten years to cultivate people. As long as you persist in military management education for more than ten years, the entire folk customs of the Song Dynasty will change.
"Principal, it's not that we don't want to be teachers, it's mainly because we have seen firearms drills and listened to the theory of steam engines. We all want to make steam engines and firearms. Smelting steel is also possible, as long as it is related to making firearms."
Yang Fansun stood up straight and explained his ambition.
Zhao Hong nodded. It's a pity that I am not a great intellectual, otherwise I could impart more knowledge to these students.
"Principal, many people in Jinling University are poor students who want to find connections to become officials as soon as possible and honor their ancestors. Therefore, I am afraid that not many people are interested in becoming a teacher, including going to the Great Steel Smelting Company."
Zhang Xi's next words made Zhao Hong shake his head involuntarily.
Guangzong Yaozu?
Zhao Hong was a little disappointed. Could it be that the officialdom of the Song Dynasty was so complicated that these young people, who were only 20 years old, were already thinking about building connections and becoming officials?
Don't they look down on people who work as technicians and make a living based on their own abilities?
"I'm afraid it's very difficult to honor your ancestors by becoming an official. Don't even think about taking shortcuts by building relationships. The court will strictly investigate. Graduation must start from the official position. If the performance is mediocre, there is not much room for advancement. Tell them, Don’t think about honoring your ancestors, study hard and work hard first.”
Wei Liaoweng took up the conversation and said something serious and sincere.
Excellent studies lead to officialdom. It seems that in Jinling University, the idea of becoming an official is still the mainstream. What they didn't know was that under the new emperor's rule, they preferred people who knew how to do practical things and did practical things, not officials who just wanted to get promoted and make a fortune.
Moreover, the imperial court vigorously fights against corruption and promotes integrity. If it wants to take action, the consequences are unpredictable.
"Principal, we don't know where we are going to go in the future. Does the principal have any recommendations?"
Yang Fansun asked expectantly.
“I don’t even know what I like to do, how can I recommend it?”
Zhao Hong hesitated for a moment and then said:
"Starting from next spring, you will go to Daye and Jiangnan Ordnance Manufacturing Division for internships, and you will also go to the government, township and town level for training. Maybe after you have experienced it, you will know what you want to do."
Even if many of them have the idea of "glorifying their ancestors", it is not an exaggeration, and it is not a big deal. At the very least, they have changed too much after their study experience at Jinling University.
This is a progress of the times.
