The heavens begin with Hongquan
Chapter 813 Jianghu Inn
"Yan's Confucianism" emphasizes spiritual cultivation and mental fasting, which is the kind that Wan Yankang prefers.
Wanyan was satisfied and didn't say much.
He believed that with Yelu Chucai's wisdom, he could receive his meaning.
"Your Majesty, now a group of middle and lower-level officials have been cleared from the court, but these positions cannot fully meet the requirements for recruiting scholars in nine subjects, especially calligraphy and painting..."
Yelu Chucai had a toothache.
Although he didn't think like others that "everything is inferior except for reading," it was indeed difficult to imagine being a colleague with craftsmen, merchants, and farmers.
Snapped!
A white stone fell.
"It's okay, I didn't want to let them all enter the court in the first place."
"Then these people..."
"I want to set up public schools in various prefectures and counties to carry out education. They can just serve as teachers."
Not to mention the Jin Dynasty, even the Song Dynasty, a place where literary styles flourished, had large tracts of illiterate people, let alone Xixia, Xiliao, Mongolia, etc.
"Your Majesty, you mean...the various prefectures and counties?"
Yelu Chucai was afraid that he heard wrongly, so he couldn't help but ask again.
"good."
hiss!
Yelu Chucai couldn't help but take a breath.
"Your Majesty, although this is a good thing, and it will be a good thing that will be passed down to future generations, but... to run a public school in every prefecture and county, do you know how much manpower and material resources this will consume?"
Seeing the usually calm Yelu Chucai so excited, Wanyankang smiled and comforted him.
"How could I not know what Jin Qing said?"
"But should we not do things just because they are difficult?"
"Besides, I don't want to become a fat man in one sitting."
Hearing what Wanyankang said, Yelu Chucai sat down again.
He knew that the prince was not the kind of person who was overjoyed at great achievements.
"And why is studying so expensive?"
"In addition to pens, ink, paper and inkstones, you also have to buy books, apprenticeships, study tours, and take exams... none of these require huge expenses. How can a family that is not rich enough afford their children and grandchildren to study?"
Yelu Chucai was speechless after hearing this.
Although he knew the situation through written documents and visited some impoverished places himself, he was born in the Haoying family after all and had not experienced those things and could not truly empathize with them.
When he was enlightened, Yelu Chucai was taught by his father, who was a famous scholar. He had a huge collection of books at home and was not troubled by lack of books.
When he was young, he became a disciple of Zen Master Xingxiu, a great eminent monk, and studied Confucianism and Buddhism.
When he was a young man, he joined the service of Prince Wan Yankang, the crown prince of Zhao, and was able to apply what he had learned. He improved himself in public affairs and saw many novel knowledge...
"Since the Crown Prince knows, does he already have a solution?"
"Just wait until the first half of the month and see."
Wanyankang smiled mysteriously.
…………
Yelu and his son left Prince Zhao's Mansion one after another.
Wanyankang looked up at the blue sky.
This time, opening nine subjects to obtain scholars is actually a pretense.
No, it can't be said to be a pretense. The recruitment of scholars is a major matter of the country, and naturally it cannot be tolerated carelessly. However, Wanyankang's real purpose is to place the industrial talents he has cultivated over the years into the court in a fair and honest manner.
As Wan Yankang, who has seen the power of science, how could he ignore this power?
In recent years, he has instructed his subordinates to vigorously search for craftsmen with superb folk skills. He has also bought or kidnapped many craftsmen from the Southern Song Dynasty, Xixia and other places, and brought them together to quietly develop technology...
"Farming has been developed for many years, and it's time to let them surface." Wan Yankang's eyes were leisurely.
Half a month later.
A shop named "Jianghu Inn" suddenly emerged.
It feels like overnight, "Jianghu Inn" has spread all over the country.
It had branches in Jin Kingdom, Southern Song Dynasty, Xixia and other countries. Many people found that some shops that had been open for several years suddenly changed their signboards to "Jianghu Inn" the next day.
People were curious, but when they went in and took a look, they found that it had nothing to do with the so-called Jianghu.
What is sold inside are all kinds of pens, inks, papers and inkstones, as well as various miscellaneous books, as well as strange tools... It feels more like an ordinary store.
The name "Jianghu Inn" was probably chosen for popularity.
However, everyone soon discovered that the things in the "Jianghu Inn" were cheap and easy to use, so people were quickly taken advantage of. However, this touched the interests of peers.
In particular, the low prices of pens, inks, paper and inkstones in the "Jianghu Inn" made the wallets of many prominent families tighten a lot.
This time it was like touching their tiger's beard.
They immediately joined forces to attack the "Jianghu Inn" in their respective territories. Those who are more disciplined will suppress business or use the power of local officials; those who are not so disciplined will directly use black hands, arson, and open robbery...
As a result, the counterattack of "Jianghu Xiaozhan" was also quite fierce.
there is always a solution to a problem.
If you use literature, I will follow you; if you use charlatanism, hehe... After a few days, those gangsters and greenwood people who took action will know who they have messed with - [Blackwater Gang] - The largest and most powerful force in the Yellow River waterway.
Its predecessor was the [Yellow River Gang], and its leader was Sha Tongtian, the "Dragon King of the Ghost Sect".
At that time, the [Yellow River Gang] could only occupy a corner of the Yellow River, and was far less powerful than the [Blackwater Gang] now.
But many years ago, someone single-handedly broke through the [Yellow River Gang], killed Sha Tongtian, took over the power of the [Yellow River Gang], and then moved east and west, even annexing the [Iron Palm Gang], and their size jumped up.
There was even a slogan: "The rivers are endless, the lakes and seas are endless, and the black water is surging all over the world."
Everyone in the world unanimously believes that the [Blackwater Gang] is qualified to compete with the [Beggars Gang] for the title of "the largest gang in the world".
After more than a month of fighting and turmoil, "Jianghu Inn" has gained a firm foothold.
During this period, the [Blackwater Gang] eliminated thirteen second-rate gangsters, and countless third-rate cats and dogs were wiped out.
This iron-blooded action shocked the entire world.
From then on, no one who was short-sighted dared to be the enemy of "Jianghu Inn".
…………
Yelu Chucai is qualified to read the intelligence and materials collected by "Tingfeng Ren".
When he finished reading the information about "Jianghu Inn" in the past two months, he put down the file and looked at Wanyankang in a daze.
"Your Majesty, how can a mere Jianghu gang have such great energy?"
He knew that the prince had political influence outside, but Yelu Chucai felt that Jianghu people were just like that at best.
"Who do you think trained "Tingfeng Man"?"
"What? Do you mean...?"
Yelu Chucai opened his eyes wide.
Judging from what the prince said, this "Ting Feng Man" was actually trained by the [Blackwater Gang].
He always thought it was a spy system affiliated with Prince Zhao's palace.
This [Blackwater Gang] can not only train professional spies, but also has a variety of new skills. This can no longer be described as a Jianghu gang.
Yelu Chucai's first reaction was not joy, but vigilance - this gang is too big.
…………(End of chapter)
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