It was afternoon, the spring was bright, Qiantang County, Qiantang County Middle School, on the playground, groups of students were practicing following the teacher's command.
"One two one, one two one, one two three four!"
Amid the command, forty or fifty boys in uniforms aged eleven or twelve ran on the playground with consistent steps, orderly and full of energy.
Perhaps because the emperor was watching from a high platform, the boys' voices were louder than before, and their movements were more powerful and consistent.
"prick!"
With one thrust and one withdrawal, the young men's roars were immature, but their expressions were solemn.
There are more than forty people with bright spears. Although they are sweating, their aura is not diminished, just like hundreds or thousands of people.
Zhao Hong was fascinated and nodded slightly unconsciously.
At this time, it would be nice if I had a cigarette.
Zhao Hong immediately shook his head. In this kind of situation, it is not suitable to smoke with one's legs crossed and a lot of young people.
Qiantang County Middle School is actually just a primary education school. Only about 50% of its students can be admitted to several senior high schools in Lin'an City on Zhexi Road. There, after three years of study, they can take the examination to enter higher education schools, such as normal schools, administrative schools, martial arts schools, and newly emerging vocational schools. Only those who pass can continue to study and become administrative staff of the Song Dynasty after graduation. , or enter society.
Although half of the students must be eliminated to enter senior middle schools, and the enrollment rate of higher education institutions is only 10%, the compulsory education still allows students under the age of 13 to receive basic education.
Zhao Hong was lost in thought when the school song of Jinling Martial Arts Hall sounded in front of the high platform, pulling Zhao Hong into reality.
The Great Wall will never fall, and how can the backbone of the Chinese people be bent due to bullying and violence.
“After sleeping for hundreds of years, the people of our country are gradually waking up;
Open your eyes and look carefully;
Who would like to be a captive?
Because of timidity and tolerance,
People's arrogance is growing day by day.
Scream, shout loudly,
Here the whole country is in arms,
………”
Although the accompaniment was simple, the students' singing voices were loud and solemn, which made Zhao Hong feel in a trance.
This is not a student, this is a soldier through and through!
The result of shrinking and forbearing was not only growing arrogance, but also the destruction of the country and the family, and the endless blood and tears of the people of the Song Dynasty.
We are surrounded by powerful enemies, eyeing them with eager eyes, so what reason is there not to rise up and fight?
"good!"
When the song ended, the students saluted Zhao Hong on the high platform. Zhao Hong stood up and took the lead in applauding. Xuan Yuehua, the new principal, vice principal, and others followed suit, and everyone around him breathed a sigh of relief.
The guard commander Xu Sheng and his wife Xuan Yuehua, who is the head of the Education Department, looked at each other and each made a face.
The emperor's sudden visit finally did not disappoint him.
"Long live Long live Long live!"
The students who were practicing spear stabbing all knelt down on one knee and placed their spears on the ground. They spoke in unison and moved in unison like soldiers.
"Get up! Students!"
Zhao Hong shouted loudly, looking at the young faces facing the younger generation of the Song Dynasty, his eyes full of affection.
In the future, countless such students will enter the society and form a new generation of the Song Dynasty, representing the hope and future of the Song Dynasty.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The students stood up in almost the same movement, still speaking in unison.
"salute!"
The student representative shouted loudly, and all the students raised their hands and gave Zhao Hong a solemn military salute.
Zhao Hong and others on the high platform all looked solemn and returned a military salute together.
"The ceremony is over! Take a break!"
All the students stood with their heads upright and their eyes looking at Zhao Hong, the emperor of the Song Dynasty and the founder of compulsory education in the Song Dynasty, who was on the high platform.
The emperor of the Song Dynasty not only led the royal masters of the Song Dynasty to defeat powerful enemies, but also used his iron-blooded skills to let countless children who could not afford to study enter the school and changed the fate of countless people.
"Students, the Song Dynasty has been weak for nearly 300 years. The country's prestige has been lost and the nation has sunk. You are like the rising sun at dawn, representing our hope for the Song Dynasty. The important task of making the country rich and the people strong lies on you. Study hard and practice hard. , let’s fight for the rise of our Song Dynasty and the establishment of a strong country!”
Zhao Hong took the lead in applauding, and the students followed suit, with many eyes blazing. The Emperor of the Song Dynasty on the stage was the idol in many of their hearts. His words seemed to help them find the direction of their lives.
"Xuan Yuehua, you didn't say hello in advance, right?"
Zhao Hong looked at his female disciple with sharp eyes.
"The principal is conducting a private visit incognito. No matter how courageous the students are, they would not dare to deceive the principal. Besides, students who have just taken office must find out the true situation of education. Students must not engage in malpractice for personal gain!"
Xuan Yuehua is dressed in a green robe with a round collar and a black knitted headband. She has the calmness and majesty of a superior.
"Well done! The folk customs in the south of the Yangtze River are sluggish, and the scholars and people are used to being lax. They cannot stand the word "serious". "Serious" is the criterion for doing things."
Zhao Hong said with appreciation and turned his head.
"Does any of you know why the school has military physical education courses?"
On the playground, there were still some students who were reluctant to leave. Zhao Hong looked away from Xuan Yuehua and the new school leaders and waved gently to the students.
The young man's heart is full of dreams and longings. He didn't want to leave any bad impression on the students.
"Principal, students believe that popularizing military physical education courses in schools can get rid of bad habits such as laxity and laziness among students, and make them brave, persevering, and responsible."
As a graduate of Jinling Martial Arts Hall, Xuan Yuehua has deep experience in military sports training.
"Your Majesty, the popularization of military physical education courses in schools is to promote martial arts and get rid of the trend of malaise. Children are the future of the country, and a strong body is essential!"
The new principal, who has a tall and straight figure and a military background, also holds similar views.
"Are you a soldier? What injuries did you suffer?"
Zhao Hong cast his eyes on the young principal.
He walks with a slight limp, his waist is straight, his head is held high when he speaks, and he is full of energy. He is undoubtedly a standard soldier.
"Back to Your Majesty, Cui Xin, the deputy general of the first army battalion of Lizhou East Road, was stationed at the Yangzhou defense line in the first battle of Hanzhong. He followed General Cao Youwan into the battle with the Tatar army. He injured his leg bone and could no longer fight on horseback. After retirement, First, I will manage logistics at Jinling University Hall. It is Xuan who will be transferred to Qiantang County Middle School in the future!"
Cui Xin saluted and replied, he was indeed a soldier.
"Principal, Cui Xin is a graduate of the fourth batch of Jinling Martial Arts Hall. I am his teacher and I know him very well."
Xuan Yuehua explained softly, and Zhao Hong nodded happily.
"Cui Xin, can you do it?"
A graduate of the Jinling Martial Arts Hall and a warrior who charged into battle, he was sincerely happy to have something to do after retirement.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will continue to work hard and never let down the expectations of Your Majesty and Master Xuan!"
Cui Xin stood up straight and replied loudly.
"Principal, Cui Xin is careful in his work, calm and upright. Principal, you can rest assured."
Xuan Yuehua also said on the side.
"Okay! I still say what I said, don't be afraid of making mistakes, just do it seriously."
Zhao Hong looked towards the playground. The bell rang and the students had dispersed.
"What you just said is right! However, more importantly, through military sports training, students can have more sacrifice and dedication, and reshape a new generation of citizens. What a terrible thing it would be if the people don't know that there is a country. ah!"
The people were in dire straits, and the people were in dire straits; the scholar-bureaucrats were well-dressed and well-fed, arrogant and extravagant; the king was incompetent, foreign enemies invaded, the people were bleeding like rivers, and the corpses were piled up like mountains.
In such a court, the country does not know that there are people, and the people naturally do not know that there is a country. Since he came to the throne, he has been subtle, starting from the younger generation, shaping the concept of the country and the people until it is deeply rooted in the bones and unforgettable.
"Your Majesty (the principal) is wise!"
Cui Xin and Xuan Yuehua solemnly said yes.
The Emperor of the Song Dynasty was an iron-blooded emperor. Military courses were popularized in schools, martial arts halls were established, and new armies were trained. If not for this series of national policies, how could it be possible to defeat the Mongolian cavalry?
"The country loves its people, and the people love its country. A country must have its history, culture, and language. Naturally, it must also have its land and its citizens. Starting from military sports training, there will be a new generation !”
Thinking of Shi Yanzhi, the former head of the Department of Education, who dared to let the lower schools cut down on military physical training without permission, and deceived the superiors and subordinates in the military physical examinations, Zhao Hong was not angry at all.
Such an official goes against the martial spirit and even the military-state integration he advocates. Without punishment, he is really too soft-hearted.
Hearing Zhao Hong's emotion, Xuan Yuehua felt uneasy.
"Principal, the students are scared and may not be able to shoulder this important responsibility."
Xuan Yuehua, who has worked at the Jinling Martial Arts Hall for a long time, used to address Zhao Hong as "principal".
She didn't think it was a big deal at first, but after Zhao Hong's grand talk, she immediately became a little concerned about gains and losses.
If we don't do it well, won't it delay the principal's "national plan"?
"I say you can do it! Just do it with a pure heart! Even if something happens, I, the principal, will take care of it, so there is no need to worry."
Zhao Hong said loudly to encourage his disciples.
"The school implements semi-military management in order to temper students and develop their brave and tenacious character. In the future, they will enter various universities and then enter all aspects of society, including scholars, farmers, industry and commerce. What will accompany and influence them throughout their lives is the education they received in the school. educate."
Cui Xin and Xuan Yuehua both nodded respectfully.
"Where have all the faculty members who were originally investigated gone?"
Zhao Hong suddenly asked.
"Going back to the principal, all of them have been dismissed from their posts in all schools and universities, and all their corruption gains have been confiscated. Some of the serious cases have been jailed."
Xuan Yuehua's suggestion made Zhao Hong nod.
These selfish worms will do anything for the sake of profit and political achievements.
"Principal, the students can't support themselves alone. Can you mobilize some elite soldiers to help the students?"
Xuan Yuehua immediately made the request.
"Do you have the right person?"
"Principal, Shi Huiyu is good. With her helping students, we will get twice the result with half the effort."
Xuan Yuehua finally spoke and mentioned Shi Huiyu's head.
"Shi Huiyu, that great beauty! Shi Songzhi's daughter!"
Zhao Hong was startled, then shook his head.
"Shi Huiyu has done a good job in the Northwest Frontier Army. I plan to establish a health department with her as the director. She absolutely can't do it!"
Disease prevention, medical services, food safety, maternal and child health care are all related to people's livelihood. The establishment of a health department is also in line with the trend and the needs of the times and is imperative.
Shi Huiyu is graceful and heart-stoppingly beautiful.
Unfortunately, he no longer felt the same feeling as seeing the beautiful woman's heartbeat.
"Principal, Shi Huiyu has taken leave and returned to Lin'an City. Would Your Majesty want to summon her and have an interview with her? For so many years, she has only admired the principal in her heart, and she is still alone now."
Xuan Yuehua glanced at Cui Xin and others not far away, and whispered softly next to Zhao Hong.
"What?"
Zhao Hong was taken aback, then shook his head.
"Then she is really blind! However, I would like to find a chance to have a good talk with her and see if she is willing to come back and preside over the affairs of the Guards Department?"
If Shi Huiyu was willing, women would be in charge of the two main departments of the country, education and health.
Based on this alone, he will either be famous or infamous throughout the ages.
"Principal, there's no need to look for opportunities, Shi Huiyu is right here!"
Xuan Yuehua pointed to the distance impatiently.
Zhao Hong couldn't help being stunned, and looked in the direction of Xuan Yuehua's finger. Sure enough, it seemed to be Shi Huiyu's figure.
Zhao Hong waved his hand gently, and Cui Xin and others retreated one after another.
"Student Shi Huiyu, please see the principal!"
Shi Huiyu hurried over and knelt down to kowtow.
The emperor is her last chance.
Another "Principal" pierced people's hearts, and Zhao Hong couldn't help but sigh slightly.
He was a female disciple who was wearing an old uniform from the martial arts hall and had a faint trace of dust on her face. She sighed in her heart and her voice became gentle.
"Shi Huiyu, as a soldier, you should know that the national law is ruthless. Your father's crime is unpardonable and the national law cannot tolerate it. I really have no choice."
Classmate boy. No need to ask, Shi Huiyu was brought here by Xuan Yuehua.
Isn't that Wei Sisi Shi Huiyu's good friend? Why didn't she show up?
"Principal, the students know it, but it is hard to repay the kindness of their parents in raising them to pieces. The students are willing to donate all their wealth and only ask the principal to save my father's life! Principal, please ask the students to be punished on behalf of their father!"
Shi Huiyu kowtowed repeatedly, and soon her forehead turned purple. Zhao Hong waved his hand, Xuan Yuehua and Xu Sheng went over and quickly pulled Shi Huiyu up.
"Principal, please have mercy on me. Spare Shi Songzhi's life and exile him overseas. He will never return to the Song Dynasty for the rest of his life! Principal, please have mercy!"
Xuanyuehuasu bowed and begged for Shi Huiyu.
"Your Majesty, if you exile Shi Songzhi overseas, the people of the Song Dynasty will not criticize you. Your Majesty, please have mercy!"
Xu Sheng also begged Zhao Hong.
"Principal, as long as I can save my father's life, the student will tie a grass ring and repay the principal's kindness in the next life!"
Shi Huiyu's face was filled with tears, and Zhao Hong was speechless for a moment.
"Shi Huiyu, it's getting late. You go back first. Let me think about it."
For the first time, Zhao Hong was a little hesitant and a little soft-hearted.
The disciples begged, could he bend the law for personal gain?
