Children of school age do not go to school, which is a problem.
Zhu Yunwen visited the people and found that some children from farm families were already working in the fields behind their parents at the age of five. It was no longer a matter of making fires and cooking. There were also not a few children of seven or eight years old who were chopping firewood and carrying water and doing hard work. Being regarded as the main labor force, many started to take the lead.
It is by no means a joke that children from poor families become masters early, but a reality of living a sweaty and strenuous life.
How can they be like the children of later generations who have not endured hardships at the age of seventeen or eighteen and are out of breath after carrying ten kilograms of rice for dozens of steps. However, when they are fifteen or sixteen years old, they have already carried more than one hundred kilograms of rice and wheat and are walking as fast as flying.
But because of this, many rural families believe that their children are not qualified for academic studies. If they study for a few years and delay things, it will be useless in the end. It is better to just dig food in the fields. In addition, some families are short of labor and would rather watch their children. She works at home and doesn’t want her to go to school.
The phenomenon Sun Juwen mentioned is not individual, but universal, occurring almost everywhere.
Zhu Yunwen looked at Xie Jin.
Xie Jin stood up and said: "According to Taizu's regulations during the Hongwu period, social studies were conducted to enlighten the people's wisdom and to be loose. As long as the people are willing to send their children, they will receive income without any conditions. As for the people who don't send their children, I'm afraid there will be some problems. Each has its own difficulties, and the court should not interfere too much."
Yang Shiqi was a little worried: "Some people obviously don't have many difficulties at home and their family background is decent, but due to lack of knowledge, they prevent their children from going to school. If the court doesn't interfere, won't it be difficult to promote education to the people?"
Xie Jin frowned and asked in turn: "Is it possible that the imperial court should issue a decree to force children of school age to enroll in social schools?"
Yang Shiqi hesitated and said seriously: "If necessary, yes."
Zhu Yunwen raised his hand to stop the argument between the two. He knew that Yang Jizong, during the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty, had established social studies in the local area and set a rule:
If someone fails to become a scholar at the age of eight, his father and brother will be punished.
But those were only local rules, not those of the imperial court, and were limited to Jiaxing, which Yang Jizong was managing.
The result of Yang Jizong's doing this was: the Confucian scholars actually persuaded him, and culture and education flourished.
Later generations also implemented compulsory education, and it was illegal for school-age children not to go to school. In this case, Ming Dynasty will just follow the gourd's example.
Zhu Yunwen looked at Sun Juwen and everyone: "The great development of culture and education is inseparable from the source of students. Confucius introduced civilian education, and I extended it. I ordered the cabinet and the Department of Three Laws to draft regulations and promulgate them throughout the world. As long as children of school age start from the age of six, there will be no Those who do not join the society for improper reasons will have their tax doubled. If their family is really in difficulty but there is a reason, the society school should report it to the county or government government for verification."
Double the taxes!
After everyone heard this, they immediately took a breath of air.
This punishment applies equally to farmers and merchants. It is directly related to interests. If you keep your children at home, you will be taxed twice as much. It is estimated that no parent will be willing to keep their children at home...
Sun Juwen was satisfied. The promulgation of Zhu Yunwen's decree was enough to solve many problems. Children who should have been able to enter school but were unable to enter school could finally enter social studies.
"I thank the Emperor for your kindness on behalf of the children!"
Sun Juwen saluted solemnly.
One person's salute led everyone to salute.
Zhu Yunwen agreed and continued to ask: "You said three things, but that's the second one. Tell me, what is the last thing."
Sun Juwen smiled and said: "The third thing is the issue of teaching materials. I heard that the Imperial College was compiling social studies teaching materials. I boldly said that it was not that I didn't trust Yang Jijiu, but that I wanted the emperor to say something accurately. Our social studies teachers are involved. We are not familiar with social studies and do not know the problems of young students. We should teach students in accordance with their aptitude and should take into account the age of the students and proceed step by step."
Zhu Yunwen looked at Yang Shiqi. This guy's reputation was pretty good. He had never defrauded anyone of a penny. How come there were still people who didn't believe him?
Understand, this is Sun Juwen asking for the "Sword of Shang Fang". He wants to have enough say in the subsequent compilation of social studies textbooks, and is worried that the Imperial College will be dominant and will not listen to other people's opinions.
They are all old foxes.
Zhu Yunwen made a decision and agreed: "Don't worry, the social studies teaching materials are related to the foundation of education in the Ming Dynasty. There is no room for sloppiness. Although the Imperial College has assigned teachers to participate in it, the manpower only accounts for 30%, and 70% will be selected from among you. After the teaching materials are compiled, the Ministry of Rites will The cabinet will deliberate, and I will also deliberate. If you have any questions, you can submit a letter at any time, how about that?"
Sun Juwen was completely relieved. As long as the teaching materials were not the results that the Imperial College took for granted, it should not deviate from the social studies teaching itself. If you can participate, the teaching materials can at least be used.
When it was Jiangxi's turn, the problem became even more acute.
Jiangxi education was outstanding at this time, with numerous private schools and colleges, profound family knowledge, and first-class teaching. In the imperial examinations in the first and second years of Jianwen, Jiangxi Middle School far surpassed other provinces.
Yang Chengfeng, Mr. Yang Chengfeng from the private school in Ji'an Prefecture, stood up and said, "I have something that I would like to ask your Majesty to make clear."
"Mr. Yang, please speak frankly."
Zhu Yunwen gave him enough face.
Yang Chengfeng's face was serious, with a bit of sadness: "The emperor has spoken before. The Ming Dynasty education is set to four levels, social studies, county schools, government schools, and Imperial College. If we act according to this, Jiangxi private schools and colleges may not be able to In order to survive, my husband is unemployed, his family education is no longer there, literature and education will only focus on Chinese studies, and folk studies will no longer have a reason to survive. I ask the emperor to give private schools and colleges a way to survive!"
Zhu Yunzhen took a sip of tea and asked calmly: "Mr. Yang came to the Imperial College in the twelfth lunar month, and he discussed knowledge and exchanged ideas with Mr. Imperial College. I don't know what Mr. Yang thinks, mathematics, business, agriculture, military science, medicine, engineering... are important for students." Is it beneficial to speak?”
"Green Gourd Sword Fairy"
"certainly."
Yang Chengfeng must be ignorant of his conscience. The mathematics of the Imperial College is indeed exquisite, and the business school is also very good. I heard that during the Annan War, there was a shadow of the business school, and the agricultural science is even more powerful. It even exists out of season, and it can be eaten even in the winter. When it comes to vegetables, it can be said to be the best example of applying what you have learned.
A lot of knowledge is gathered here. Even if a graduate of the Imperial College does not enter the imperial court in the future, he can go home and become a powerful businessman, craftsman, farmer or even a doctor...
Zhu Yunwen nodded with satisfaction and said: "As for private schools and local colleges, I am happy to see them come to fruition. The Imperial College has also discussed this aspect, so Yang Jijiu will tell you."
Yang Shiqi stood up, took out a brochure on the desk, and shook it in his hand: "The education in the Ming Dynasty was set at level four, which is the education under the imperial court. However, private schools, local colleges, and family education are all important in educating people. It still plays an immeasurable role in the education system, as evidenced by the fact that Ji'an Prefecture in Jiangxi won the title of the top ten prefectures. The imperial court never thought of abandoning private schools, banning local colleges, eradicating family education, and establishing four-level education. It was just for standardization and a smooth path. "Dao Dao." "As for private schools, local colleges, or homeschooling, what should I do and what else can I do. Regardless of your origin, you can participate in the social studies, county studies, government studies, and Imperial College examinations. The same test paper, the same exam, the same standard, we will choose the best and eliminate the bad, and compete to grow."
Yang Chengfeng swallowed and his face looked much better.
The Imperial College has considered it carefully. If this is the case, there really is nothing to say. Private schools can be run in the same way, and local colleges can also be opened in the same way. When the time comes, just send people to take the exams. After the exams are compared, good talents can be selected.
Yang Shiqi continued: "Since Mr. Yang knows that other studies are beneficial to students, he can take a few textbooks with him before leaving Beijing. In the future, there will also be textbooks for sale in Zhonghua Bookstores everywhere. For students, Mr. Private School and Mr. Academy are Shouldn’t we also improve ourselves? Wouldn’t it be great to compete on the same stage and see who is stronger?”
Yang Chengfeng nodded heavily. It has become a general trend to introduce miscellaneous knowledge into education. The only change needed now is to introduce these knowledge into private schools, academies and family studies, so as to integrate with the imperial social studies, county studies, government studies and even The Imperial College resisted.
Cheng Jiyi, the eunuch of Ji'an Prefecture, stood up and raised a more pointed question: "Your Majesty, I looked through the Imperial College textbooks and found that the Confucian textbooks no longer require all students to memorize the Four Books and Five Classics, but only recite fragments of them. The content of the Four Books and Five Classics is not even included in the textbooks. In the long run, Confucianism will inevitably decline, and there will be no more great Confucians in the Ming Dynasty. I believe that no matter how other textbooks are compiled, Confucian textbooks must be based on the Four Books and Five Classics, and must be memorized thoroughly. Don’t neglect it!”
Zhu Yunwen looked at Cheng Jiyi. This problem is indeed a huge one. Fang Xiaoru has discussed this issue several times. At this time, Fang Xiaoru is sitting below and listening. It is up to him to solve the problem.
Fang Xiaoru was invited to the high platform, and he saluted everyone and said: "Most of you know me, Fang Xiaoru, I won't introduce you much. As Mr. Cheng said, the Imperial College has already paid attention to it, but it is a long-term consideration. Fundamentally, it is a matter of talent development. Confucius taught the six arts of etiquette, music, archery, charioteering, calligraphy, and mathematics, not just etiquette and calligraphy. Why, now, do you place more emphasis on calligraphy than others?"
"Social studies, county studies, and government studies are just the years to lay the foundation. With this foundation, if you want to become a great Confucian and are determined to learn, you can enter the Confucian Academy of the Imperial College or pursue further studies among the people. The imperial court can recruit and appoint them on a special basis. But for countless students, what they want to master is the ability to govern the world, the strategy of safeguarding the country, and the knowledge of various disciplines, not just Confucianism."
"In a nutshell, it all depends on your ambition. If you want to become a great Confucian, you can practice it no matter where you are. The Imperial College holds examinations for various colleges every year. Even if you have not passed the examination of the government school or even the county school, come to In the capital, if you pass the examination of any college of the Imperial College, you can still be admitted to the Imperial College, and you will even be entrusted with important tasks. In the words of the emperor, the imperial court needs to recruit some talents."
When Cheng Ji heard this, he stopped talking.
The Imperial College has spoken to this extent and has not cut off the door to Confucianism. Although the fragmentation of teaching materials is unstoppable, this is already the best result.
Questions were raised one by one, and questions were answered and resolved one by one.
Zhu Yunwen listened to the Imperial Academy for five consecutive days and solved more than 300 problems on the spot, removing many obstacles to the implementation of the big education strategy. But there is one more obstacle, the final obstacle...
