Daming Town Haiwang

Chapter 242, Enrollment and Parting
Looking at the scene in front of him, Liu Jin naturally had a smile on his face. The more popular the students of this Maritime Academy are, the better the treatment will be. Naturally, more and more people want to be admitted, and they want to go to sea to become sailors. There will be more and more people, which is very important for my follow-up plan.

Looking at the scarlet eyes and tightly clenched fists of these people in front of him, Liu Jin knew that each of them was very eager to enter this Tianjin Maritime Academy, and each of them was more or less full of yearning for the sea heart of.

Walk around the crowd very casually, and listen carefully to what these people are discussing. Naturally, most of them are discussing the bright future of the crew after graduation.

While everyone was waiting anxiously, the enrollment at Tianjin Maritime Academy finally started. Immediately, everyone regained their energy and consciously lined up a long queue to register and prepare for the selection.

According to the rules established by Liu Jin at the beginning, the selection of the colleges of the Maritime Academy is extremely harsh, and one of the most important conditions is to be able to read and write.

Although the requirements for literacy and hyphenation are not too high, you don't need to be able to write poems and lyrics, and you don't need to be able to do stereotyped essays, because this is not an imperial examination, you only need to be able to recognize some simple characters, and be able to roughly understand some Simple articles will do.

But even so, it is still a very demanding requirement in this era.

There are really too few people who can read and write, especially the poor people at the bottom, who are basically illiterate, so it is a bit embarrassing for them to be able to read and write.

As for the scholars who can really read and write, they will naturally not come to this maritime academy, because those who can read and write are more or less people with status, especially those who have obtained fame. not on.

Therefore, the entire selection process is not too complicated. The first level of literacy alone will wipe out most of the people.

Many industries under Liu Jin have night classes. As long as the working hours are a little longer and the night classes are a little more attentive, it is easy to pass the level of literacy and hyphenation.

This is why there are many employees and managers of Liu Jin's industries to sign up, because these people have taken night classes, basically they can read and write, and they have also learned arithmetic, which is more in line with the requirements of Tianjin or college admissions .

Tianjin Maritime Academy trains not only ordinary sailors, but also trains every student to be a captain. Literacy is the basic requirement, and the requirement for arithmetic is also quite high.

If you want to find the direction in the sea and calculate your position, you must have certain arithmetic ability, and you need to calculate the date, voyage, supplies, personnel and many other things when going to sea, which requires certain arithmetic ability.

Therefore, when Tianjin Maritime Academy enrolls students, it takes care of employees in many industries under Liu Jin, such as Tianjin Shipyard, Tianjin Port, and Tianjin Cement Plant.

As long as you can pass the level of literacy and hyphenation, you will be taken care of in the subsequent physical examinations and infectious disease screenings. As long as you are not physically disabled, you will be recruited if you have any special infectious diseases.

"At the beginning of human beings, nature is good, nature is similar, habits are far away..."

A man wearing the costume of Tianjin Shipyard recited the "Three Character Classic" very fluently without mispronouncing a single word. Obviously, he did a good job in literacy and hyphenation.

"Read this paragraph alone."

The teacher in charge of recruiting students nodded in satisfaction, and then casually pointed to the above paragraph for the other party to read out. The purpose of doing so was obviously to prevent someone from preparing the test content in advance.

"Ritual music archery, imperial book counting, the six ancient arts, which are not available today..."

This person is also very fluent in reading, which made the recruiting teacher nod in satisfaction and said: "Excellent in literacy and hyphenation, go for the physical examination, and pay more attention to the study of arithmetic in the future."

"Yes!"

The man smiled confidently and nodded, then walked into the Tianjin Maritime Academy. After passing the literacy test, he basically entered the Tianjin Maritime Academy.

Behind this person, pairs of eyes looked at him, most of them were envious and jealous.

"Next~"

The teacher in charge of enrollment didn't waste any time, took out a sheet from a pile of papers and said, "Read this article."

"What is the world, what is the universe... the sun and the moon..."

"Stop, stop, you'd better go back first, you know too few words, you are not qualified."

Just after listening to the other party read the beginning, the teacher in charge of recruiting couldn't help shaking his head. The other party knew too few words, so he could only announce that he was unqualified.

Hearing the admissions teacher's words, this person suddenly became dejected, bit his lip, very unwilling, but he could only look at the gate of Tianjin Maritime Academy, and left here silently.

There are too many people like him, many of them are even illiterate and don't know a single word, so although the lines are long, they are moving very fast.

"What's so great about Tianjin Maritime Academy? They don't take imperial examinations, they also need to be able to read and write. They just go fishing or something. What do they need to know? .”

The people who were brushed off were naturally aggrieved, and the people they knew well gathered together and said angrily.

"That's right, I can still read and write. What am I doing here if I can read and write? I have already passed the imperial examination and become an official."

"It's not just going out to sea to fish or something. It's really nothing special. I have been fishing in the river with my father since I was a child. I don't believe that I can't go to sea."

"This Tianjin Maritime Academy really thinks that he has a few catties and a few taels. It's like taking the imperial examination for the imperial court. It's annoying to think about it. It took me a long time to get here, and I was brushed off in a few moments."

"..."

"Hey, I was eliminated again. I was eliminated the last time I recruited students. I didn't expect that I still failed this time. Literacy and hyphenation are really difficult. Although I go to night classes every day, my memory is really bad. What goes in the left ear and comes out the right ear, what you learn today will be returned to the teacher tomorrow."

"It's quite difficult. This time I almost passed the pass. After I go back, I must take night classes well. I heard that if you are good at arithmetic, the requirements for literacy and hyphenation can be lowered. I will learn this well later. , at least math class won't make you sleepy."

"It's said that this is the case. Li Er is good at arithmetic. He was just like me. Although his knowledge of words and characters is not a pass, he is better at arithmetic than the teacher. When he did the problems, he entered the Maritime Academy."

"This kid has made a fortune now. He has become a student of the Maritime Academy. Once he enters, he will have a monthly salary of five taels of silver. One hundred taels of silver."

"Isn't it? I usually don't see it. I go to work and class with us every day. I didn't expect to enter this Maritime Academy all of a sudden. People are more popular than others."

"Everyone, don't be envious. Let's go back and study hard. We will try to get in next time and go to sea together to make a lot of money."

.......
Liu Jin looked at the advancing team in front of him, and listened to the voices of those who had been brushed off. The smile on his face became even wider. This is what he wanted.

Even though many people go to the evening classes in many industries under their command, they don’t study hard. Therefore, thresholds and requirements are set for promotion and salary increase. It is difficult for people who can’t read and write, and can’t count to become managers. of.

The same is true for the enrollment of Tianjin Maritime Academy now. You must be able to read and write, and you must be able to count. In this way, driven by interests, more people will go back to study hard. In this way, many things will be easier to handle.

Sometimes reading is not just as simple as literacy and hyphenation, but also contains many philosophies of life. The process of reading is a process of progress.

People who read a lot are relatively more sensible, and this is what they are talking about.

……

In a courtyard with two entrances in the capital, Tian Erniu was hugging his son, telling him to read and write.

"This character is called Tianzi. Our surname is Tian. Tianzi is square and square. Does it look similar to our Tianzi? This is Tianlong."

Tian Erniu seemed very patient, wrote a word in Tian with a pen, and slowly taught his five-year-old son.

"It's really similar~"

Tian Erniu's son is also very serious about his studies and enjoys this kind of leisure time.

Since the beginning of May, Tian Erniu has returned to the capital from Tianjin, and then he has not gone to sea for almost a month, and has been at home with his family.

Jiaojiao is still reading and writing, accompanying his elderly parents, and strolling around the streets of the capital with his wife, living a very comfortable and leisurely life.

But the Tian family knew that this happy time would soon pass, and it would be June soon, which meant that Tian Erniu would set off for the Golden Island.

This Golden Continent is thousands of miles away, separated by the boundless sea. Life and death are unpredictable. Even if they can come back safely, it will take at least a year, so the Tian family cherishes the present very much. all time.

"Okay, let's play."

Soon, Tian Erniu put down his son and let him play by himself, while he came to the kitchen, where his wife was preparing his favorite steamed grouper for Tian Erniu.

"We're leaving in a few days."

Tian Erniu looked at his wife, Xiu Niang, and said very reluctantly.

"I know, with me at home, you can rest assured."

Xiuniang stopped what she was doing, and her eyes were full of reluctance. Now she is finally living a good life, but Tian Erniu is about to leave for Huangjinzhou. Thinking about the danger, Xiuniang feels that It's still the good old days. Although I don't have enough to eat and don't wear warm clothes, I dare not even think about buying such a house here in the capital, but at least, the family can be reunited, and there is no need to worry about it every time. cow and worry.

"After I'm gone, the children must not be slack in their studies, especially Dabao, he is too playful, so he must be strict with housekeeping, and he must know the truth that a loving mother often loses her children."

Tian Erniu nodded, after thinking about it, he couldn't help exhorting.

"I know, I will discipline him strictly in the future, and let him study hard, so that he can take the imperial examination in the future, gain fame and become a prominent official."

The embroidered lady nodded solemnly and said.

"It doesn't matter whether you take the imperial examination or not. What's more, this study is not for the imperial examination, but for being sensible and knowledgeable. In short, strict discipline is enough."

Tian Erniu shook his head slightly, and then said: "Dad is not in good health, remember to get him a large yellow croaker for every meal, and steam it."

"Mom is getting old, sometimes she gets dizzy and quarrels with you, so let her be more."

"I've already given up on your brother's affairs and went to Tianjin. For my sake, it's definitely no problem to go in and do things, but if you want to really stand out, you still have to spend more time on your studies. These industries under the son's command, If you want to be a manager, you must be able to read and write, and you must be able to count and so on."

Tian Erniu kept explaining one thing after another, as if he was about to die, and explained many things in detail. This time he went to Huangjinzhou, his life and death were unknown, and he really explained it as his own funeral.

"Well, I know that."

Xiu Niang listened carefully, and she kept her tears down.

"Why are you crying, I'm not going to the guillotine, I'm just going to the Golden Continent for a year. I'll be back by this time next year."

Seeing how Xiuniang was crying, Tian Erniu said sharply.

He can't see women crying the most, so he has always been very kind to his wife.

Hearing Tian Erniu's words, Xiuniang quickly wiped away her tearful eyes, looking at Tian Erniu, she was really sad.

"The silver is hidden in the pot under the bed. There are several thousand taels of silver, and there is no need to have too much. What should be spent is still spent, especially on children's education."

"No matter who comes to you to borrow money, don't lend it out. This is the guarantee of your future life. If I really can't come back, Mr. Liu also promised to take care of you. If you have any difficulties, you can go to Mr. Liu."

Tian Erniu's grades in the Maritime Academy were very good, and he became a captain when he came out, so during this period of time, he also saved several thousand taels of property.

Not only did he buy a house here in the capital, he even bought a shop, and he also bought some fields outside the capital. There are still a few thousand taels of silver left in the house, which can be said to have earned a lot of silver.

He also thought about it a lot, and he had already thought about everything for his family in advance, and he really thought that he couldn't come back to do it. This capital has houses, shops, and land outside, plus there are thousands of taels of silver. , With these enough for his family to live comfortably in the future, he can go to Huangjinzhou with peace of mind.

"Hmm~"

Xiu Niang nodded solemnly, firmly remembering it.

"I'm going to see my father and mother, you can continue cooking."

Tian Erniu nodded in satisfaction, and then walked inside. Tian Erniu's mother was offering incense, and she was worshiping the Dragon Lord, praying for her son and bless him for a smooth return.

　Now you are not allowed to go out, what should I do~ The house is going to be moldy~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)