"Then it depends on what His Majesty thinks."
Su Jing said lightly: "I'm tired of saying that science and technology are the primary productive forces."
Only Zhu Yuanzhang can decide the development direction of Ming Dynasty.
There was only one way for Zhu Yuanzhang to make up his mind, and that was the stability of Ming Dynasty.
Su Jing has not yet thought of how to make Zhu Yuanzhang feel truly stable. This is really difficult.
Because the best way to achieve stability is to remain unchanged, but history has long proven the consequences of remaining unchanged.
It can be said that the eternal life that Lao Zhu imagined was destined to be impossible to realize.
But this matter, Su Jing's words alone were useless, Zhu Yuanzhang had to realize it himself.
Or science and technology!
For Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao, science and technology are indeed something Su Jing has said many times.
However, this was the first time Song Lian heard it.
"Uncle Ren Yuan, I wonder what the value of this science and technology means?"
Song Lian asked Su Jing.
Su Jing looked at Song Lian and smiled and said: "Song Chengzhi, let's not talk about science and technology today. Let's go back to the imperial examination for now. Not everyone is talented in studying. If these people can participate in other industries, It will definitely bring great progress to the Ming Dynasty, which Song Chengzhi should recognize."
If we really want to talk about imperial examination technology, then today’s conversation will have to go astray again.
Su Jing brought the topic back with insight, although he was the one who took it astray.
"Well, what Uncle Ren Yuan said makes sense, but even so, I don't think that scholars will give up books and become craftsmen. This is simply impossible."
Song Lian replied.
After all, Song Lian is also a great scholar in the world. His mind is not stupid. How can he not understand what Su Jing said?
However, despite Su Jing's unreasonable claims, she still couldn't change her status as the number one scholar.
This is something that has been stabilized by countless scholars for thousands of years, so how can it be easily shaken.
"Song Chengzhi, I never said that we must change now. Some things cannot be accomplished overnight."
Su Jing said with a smile.
Song Lian was speechless for a moment. What Su Jing was talking about was not about the current situation at all, but about the uncertain future.
What else is there to say?
There was no way to refute Su Jing.
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and looked at Su Jing and said, "Su Jing, what do you mean by calling me here? It's my fault that you brought Song Lian here, wasting my time?"
Lao Zhu was a little annoyed. He didn't want to discuss it for a long time and end up with nothing.
Pragmatism has always been Lao Zhu's good trait.
"Uncle, this is not a waste of time!"
Su Jing immediately said: "I just said that such a change cannot be completed overnight, but why can't we start from now, starting from the Ming Dynasty?"
"I've pretty much talked about the benefits. Even though it's difficult to change the opinions of scholars, it's not impossible to use power to force things to happen, right? I called you uncle and you came here, isn't it because you have the power?"
Although it is not stated explicitly, the meaning is obvious.
You, Zhu Yuanzhang, are the emperor. Only with your imperial power can this matter be truly implemented.
Lao Zhu never thought that this matter would finally be his fault.
"Su Jing, it turns out you wanted me to support you, but you haven't really convinced me now."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Su Jing and said, "You don't think that what you said can make me support you, do you?"
Although Su Jing described it very well, and Zhu Yuanzhang could indeed enforce it with the imperial power in his hands, Su Jing did not solve the pain points in Lao Zhu's heart.
"Uncle, the promotion of vocational education has another very big benefit that I haven't mentioned yet."
Su Jing said calmly: "I believe you will be willing to do it if I tell you the benefits."
One big benefit of vocational education?
These words made Zhu Yuanzhang interested. Not only Zhu Yuanzhang, but also Zhu Biao and Song Lian were quite curious.
"Su Jing, please stop being so secretive. Time is precious, so tell me quickly."
Zhu Yuanzhang urged.
Zhu Biao also said: "Master Su, what are the benefits?"
Su Jing paused and replied: "Vocational education should not simply be regarded as an education that inherits craftsmen's skills. It also has the function of standardizing the profession, allowing all kinds of professionals in the world to be controlled more conveniently. .”
"To put it simply, for some special occupations, professional certification is required before they are allowed to work in this industry. For example, if you want to do business and open a store, you must have a business introduction. The same can be done for other more important occupations."
"Through the establishment of vocational education schools, personnel in various occupations are trained, and finally those who pass the assessment are issued vocational qualification certificates. Only with this certificate can you engage in work in this occupation."
"In this way, people from all walks of life in the world are all registered. No matter what happens, they cannot escape the eyes of the emperor."
While speaking, Su Jing was already staring at Zhu Yuanzhang with a smile on her face.
With such benefits, does Lao Zhu still have any objections?
Linking vocational education and professional standards allows Zhu Yuanzhang to clearly control people from all walks of life in the world through the vocational education system.
For Lao Zhu, what could be more attractive than such benefits?
Song Lian immediately said: "Even so, we cannot force scholars to learn those strange and obscene techniques!"
Not to mention, Song Lian also had a certain understanding of Zhu Yuanzhang.
After Su Jing said this, he knew that Zhu Yuanzhang might be tempted.
Therefore, Song Lian couldn't wait to express his attitude. Even if vocational education is really implemented, students can never be forced to participate in vocational education.
This is related to the status of scholars, which must not be shaken.
If studying is no longer the most important thing, then the world will really be in chaos.
"Master Song, why are you so anxious?"
Su Jing looked at Song Lian and said.
Now Su Jing no longer calls Song Lian Song Chengzhi, but calls him Master Song directly.
Needless to say, Su Jing doesn't feel good about Song Lian's attitude now.
Song Lian said: "Uncle Ren Yuan, I just think that if any government order can only be implemented by force, then there is no need to implement it."
Song Lian opened his mouth to explain himself, although this explanation sounded a bit far-fetched.
"Master Song, be careful what you say!"
Su Jing said directly: "Don't talk nonsense. Whether the decree is correct or not is not decided by you or me."
Song Lian was stunned and was about to refute, but then realized that his words were too problematic.
Many of the political orders executed by Zhu Yuanzhang were all enforced.
For example, Ming Dynasty has been vigorously engaged in anti-corruption, but without enforcement, how could it achieve so many results?
It cannot be said that all corrupt officials should cooperate with the investigation.
Song Lian's words already seemed to be against Zhu Yuanzhang.
Thinking of this, cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
Fortunately, Zhu Yuanzhang did not pay attention to Song Lian's words, because the idea of the professional certificate mentioned by Su Jing really attracted Zhu Yuanzhang.
Being able to manage people from all walks of life in Ming Dynasty so directly and establish regulations is really a good suggestion.
Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly looked at Su Jing and asked: "Su Jing, do you know the household registration system of the Ming Dynasty today?"
In Lao Zhu's eyes, Su Jing's vocational education is somewhat similar to household registration management.
"not very clear."
Su Jing replied, if you know, you know, if you don't know, you don't know.
Although I have been in Ming Dynasty for a long time, the household registration system is not recorded much even in history books.
Su Jing had read a lot of history books in his previous life, but he really didn't know the household registration system of the Ming Dynasty.
"Boss, tell him."
Zhu Yuanzhang turned to Zhu Biao and said.
"Yes, father."
Zhu Biao nodded and then said: "The current household registration system in the Ming Dynasty divides the national household registration into civilian households, military households, craftsman households, etc. according to the occupational division of labor. Civilian households are engaged in farming, while military households are obliged to serve in the military. Craftsmen must work for the palace, government and government-run handicraft industries."
"All kinds of household registrations have hereditary occupations that cannot be changed. Children of farmers have been farming for generations, descendants of craftsmen have been working for generations, and descendants of military households have been serving in the army for generations."
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As the prince, Zhu Biao must have remembered something as important as the household registration system very clearly.
"Okay, Su Jing, you have probably understood the household registration system of the Ming Dynasty. What do you think is better between craftsman registration and the vocational education you mentioned?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked Su Jing.
The vocational education Su Jing mentioned, in Lao Zhu's opinion, is another kind of craftsmanship system.
Judging from what Su Jing described, vocational education and the craftsmanship system can only be said to have their own advantages and disadvantages.
Zhu Yuanzhang was indeed moved, but he had not really made up his mind.
After Su Jing listened carefully, she replied with a smile: "The way the craftsmanship system manages all walks of life is completely different from the vocational education I mentioned."
Two different things?
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and said, "Su Jing, please speak more clearly."
This household registration system, to put it bluntly, is actually a continuation of the "various household plans" of the Yuan Dynasty.
It seems that the Yuan Dynasty was destroyed by the Ming Dynasty, and the system inheritance seems a bit strange. After all, why should the system of the loser be inherited?
But in fact, it is quite common in all dynasties to inherit the old system of the previous dynasty.
This starts with the reality of the feudal dynasty. China has a vast territory, and managing such a large dynasty is not an easy task.
When a new dynasty is established, it is most likely that it will be relatively unfamiliar with how to govern the country.
There is an essential difference between striving for hegemony and governing the world. At this time, the previous dynasty, as the era closest to this dynasty, is limited by the inheritance of various records and materials, so the previous dynasty naturally becomes the most straightforward reference object.
Various systems, as long as they are not too anti-human, will basically be inherited directly and then modified little by little according to the actual situation.
Therefore, the household registration system of the Ming Dynasty was actually inherited from the Yuan Dynasty, and it also satisfied Zhu Yuanzhang's idea of controlling the people.
"Uncle, look, the Ming Dynasty's household registration system, to put it bluntly, means that the son inherits the father's inheritance."
Su Jing said lightly.
A son inherits his father's legacy. This is a very condensed summary of the ancient feudal dynasty's thinking.
Not only in the household registration system, but also in many aspects, we can see the connotation of the four words "son inherits father's inheritance".
"Yes, it is true that a son inherits his father's legacy."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and agreed very much.
As his eldest son, Zhu Biao is a prince. He wants to inherit his position, just like the Duke and Marquis. Even if it is a big family, the eldest son will inherit the position of the patriarch and continue to maintain the development of the family.
Even if it is just a farmer's house with only four walls, it still pays attention to one inheritance.
It can be said that this kind of thinking is deeply imprinted in the mind of every Chinese people.
This is why Zhu Yuanzhang was puzzled that Su Jing could be so free and easy about having no one to inherit his family business.
Su Jing's thoughts are not what a normal person should have.
Su Jing continued: "It is good for a son to inherit his father's inheritance. Not to mention whether the eldest son is willing to inherit it or not, let's talk about the problem of this child. What about the second son and the third son?"
"Some things are destined to be inherited by only one person, so inheriting the inheritance from the father can only solve the problem of a small number of people."
There was no family planning in the Ming Dynasty. When it came to having children, the principle was basically the more the better.
It is also very common to think that many children will lead to blessings.
In order to deal with such a situation of multiple children, the eldest son has been said to inherit since ancient times, and it is also to prevent brothers from competing for family property, which will lead to the decline of the family.
Rather than the group of eldest sons, that is another large group.
"Uncle Ren Yuan is wrong. The inheritance of this craftsman family is not limited to the eldest son. It is a job in itself. Naturally, more people can do it."
Song Lian said to Su Jing: "When a son inherits his father's business, he inherits the business, not the craftsmanship."
Song Lian's rebuttal is still very reasonable.
Zhu Yuanzhang also echoed: "Yes, Su Jing, how do you explain Song Lian's words?"
Su Jing said lightly: "What Song Chengzhi said makes sense, but I have a question. Do the children of a blacksmith necessarily want to be a blacksmith and have the talent for blacksmithing? Do the children of a carpenter definitely want to be a carpenter and have the talent for carpentry?"
"Although craftsmen are humble, not everyone can do the work they do. If they can be forced to inherit the skills of craftsmen through this kind of coercion, why can't scholars be forced to do so?"
"Similarly, how good are the craftsmanship of craftsmen inherited through such coercive means? If a person doesn't like blacksmithing and has to become a blacksmith because his father is a blacksmith, can he be a good blacksmith? "
Su Jing's rhetorical question silenced Zhu Yuanzhang and the other three. In fact, to put it bluntly, his core is very simple. Everyone has their own ideas and their own talents.
If people's subjective initiative is not taken into account and people are allocated strictly according to their household registration, then there will only be a group of lousy or incompetent people.
Zhu Yuanzhang and Song Lian were still thinking, but at this moment Zhu Biao already agreed: "Master Su is right, I understand what Master Su means. Vocational education solves this problem. Everyone can find the career where their talents lie, and then Learn and make progress, in this way, people from all walks of life will become more outstanding, and the industry will progress and develop rapidly!"
(End of chapter)
