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Chapter 1030 Akagi Engineering School

At the invitation of Zhang Ruoqi, the right servant of the Ministry of War, Yongningbo Zhang Cheng sent a team of several hundred light cavalry to escort him out of Juyongguan.

Although the territory of Xuanfu Town under the rule of Yongning Bo was peaceful and peaceful, people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and the bandits had long since disappeared without a trace, but in order to show respect for the minister of the Ministry of War, a team of light cavalry guards were sent out of the town .

But these are just superficial articles, in fact, there is no deep meaning inside!

It turns out that the Yongyi Army will go to Henan to fight against the coalition forces of the two thieves, in the near future. In order to know themselves and the enemy, it has been agreed to send several units of Qingqi in advance to investigate the situation of the thieves around Henan Province, and to make preparations with Liu Jinhai, Chen Zhong and others. connection.

However, now this arrangement has added some changes due to Zhang Ruoqi's request.

Originally, it was just to send a sentry team to Henan Province to investigate, but on the marching routes of Shanxi and Jinan provinces, it was also necessary to make arrangements in advance, especially in Jinan.

The officers and generals of the Yongyi Army were very puzzled by this, and they stockpiled some food and grass according to the pre-arrangement of the places where the Li Dajun transited the border, so as to provide a little supply during the march. City, Qinghe, etc., but has nothing to do with the route of the army.

What's more, Bo Yongning seems to have been inspired by Zhang Ruoqi, and sent a company of Qingqi to escort Zhang Ruoqi to the capital, and will stay there to follow Niu Sheng and Liu Jinhai's subordinates to Dongchang, Jinan, and Qingzhou. Explore the terrain.

In addition, we must find some strong cities there, and try our best to collect some grains and grains in case of emergencies.

At the same time, in order to speed up the march when sending troops to Henan to aid and suppress the bandits, Yongningbo even asked the imperial court to mobilize the Qinglong Battalion to station in Zijing Pass in advance, so that they can quickly march to aid Henan when sending troops.

And Zhang Guangda, the leader of the Suzaku camp, was originally a guerrilla general, and this time he was promoted to the commander of the guards because of his meritorious service, and became a military commander in Xuanzhen. Monolithic line.

Zhang Cheng's decision was beyond everyone's expectations. This was not because everyone thought Zhang Guangda was not qualified, but because he was always hot-tempered and reckless, far less stable than Wei Zhice, Zhang Guodong, Chen Zheng and others.

Therefore, everyone has always believed that one of Wei Zhice, Zhang Guodong, or Chen Zheng should be the guardian of the North Road.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Cheng actually gave them a surprise!
Everyone speculated that the reason why Bo Yongning made such an arrangement was most likely to be reserved for the investigation of the land in Yanqing and Baoan prefectures on the East Road.

Previously, Li Jiyu was arranged to lead the Xuanwu Battalion to stay on the East Road and divide troops to station in Yanqing and Bao'an prefectures, in order to use his black history as a bandit in Henan to put pressure on the officials and gentry of these two prefectures.

Even if Li Jiyu did some bloody things in these two states, he could use his self-determination as an excuse to put all the blame on him, and then Yongning Bo pleaded with the Yongyi Army as a guarantee.

Naturally, the imperial court would not take the risk of rebelling against Li Jiyu for the sake of the already suppressed officials and gentry of the two states, let alone the tens of thousands of soldiers of the entire brave army who endorsed him?
However, in order to be on the safe side, Zhang Cheng still left Zhang Guangda, who was always known for his black face, on the North Road to serve as the guard general. His purpose was already very obvious.

That is to place Zhang Guangda's Zhuque Ying as a butcher knife capable of killing people, and place it beside the couches of the officials and gentry on the East Road. Once the East Road changes, the Zhuque Ying can rush to help them overnight.

There are two battalions of brave soldiers stationed here, not to mention the guards and officers and soldiers of the East Road, even the few battalions of recruits in the town can hardly resist.

And Zhang Cheng's brilliance lies in that at the same time, on the grounds that he could enter Henan as soon as possible, he transferred the troops of Zhang Guodong of the Qinglong Camp to station in Zijing Pass in advance, thus realizing a three-way encirclement of the East Road.

Furthermore, it was an excuse for the brave army to cross Mashuikou and actually station between it and Zijingguan, laying the foundation for its further control of Mashuikou and Zijingguan in the future.

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The next day, Chen Zheng led thousands of elite cavalry soldiers from the White Tiger Battalion, and as the vanguard of Yongningbo's army, they took the lead in marching from Chi Castle to the town.

After sending off Chen Zheng's Baihu camp, Yongningbo continued to discuss matters with the other officials in the general's office.

In order to use the existing resources to earn greater profits, Zhang Cheng thought of the road of capital expansion. Before the battle in Liaodong, he had a private agreement with Liaodong General Wu Sangui to build a workshop in Ningyuan in the future to produce Cigarettes to supply the Liaodong market.

Then, on the way back to Xuanzhen, they entered into a cooperation agreement privately with Wang Pu of Datong and Li Fuming of Shanxi. Some strength.

For this reason, today's discussion is also specially ordered to Shi Tiegen, the chief of the Yunzhou Craftsmanship, Wang Gancheng, the director of the Gun Bureau, Li Chengmao, the director of the Artillery Bureau, Du Gui, the director of the Gunpowder Bureau, Xin Congjian, the director of the Frame Bureau, and several bureaus such as the Armor Bureau. All the principals are here.

Of course, Luo Shunda, the director of the newly established Printing Bureau, and Weng Taiheng, the chief professor of the School of Engineering, are also indispensable.

Weng Taiheng was originally an old scholar in Yunzhou Fort, and he usually made a living by writing books and calligraphy for others. Although he was not rich, he was barely able to get by.

Later, when the Yunzhou Artisan Camp was established, Zhang Cheng required that every step of the manufacturing process of various types of ordnance be recorded in detail, and he also required that all craftsmen should also strengthen their literacy.

In order to meet the needs of teachers, Zhang Cheng deliberately posted a list to recruit teachers from the entire North Road, but although the literati used teaching as a profession, they were not ashamed to teach artisans to read.

Only this old scholar who is nearly fifty years old can be sober in the world and let go of the poor self-esteem of a scholar, so he became the first teacher in Yunzhou Jiangying.

Although these craftsmen in the craftsman camp are all exquisite in craftsmanship, they are naturally in awe of scholars, and because Weng Taiheng is older than everyone, and he is very patient in teaching literacy, everyone calls him a professor over time.

Last time, when Bo Yongning set up a hierarchy in the craftsman camp, he also set up four grades for the teachers in the craftsman camp: teacher, teacher, professor, and chief professor.

Weng Taiheng was named the only chief professor of Yunzhou Carpenter Camp with the first entry and the longest capital, and Luo Shunda, the director of the Printing Bureau, was the professor, so he finally lived to let others Looking up.

"Weng Taiheng, what do you think about the establishment of the 'Chicheng Engineering School' that Ben Bo said?"

Chief Professor Weng Taiheng was stunned when he heard the words, but he didn't know how to reply. After all, he is a person who reads books and understands etiquette. He has been bound by Confucian etiquette since he was a child. Although he has a reputation as a scholar, he is so humble in front of Uncle Yongning.

Seeing him getting up from his seat tremblingly, he walked to the middle of the hall and bent down to bow. Seeing this, Zhang Cheng hurriedly said: "We always discuss matters like this, but when we think about it, we just say it straight. The chief professor No need to be too polite, go back to your seat quickly."

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words in his ears, Weng Taiheng was stunned for a while, looking at a loss, but it was Shi Tiegen, the general manager of the Yunzhou Craftsman Camp, who reminded him softly: "Professor Weng, Uncle Yongning taught you not to be polite, so you don't have to be polite." No need to be too polite, just return to your seat as ordered."

After his reminder, Weng Taiheng came back to his senses, stood there and bowed deeply to Uncle Yongning, and then replied: "Returning to Uncle Yongning's words, setting up schools and teaching people to read and write is to benefit the common people.

The sage Confucius also once said that there is no class in education, just like Yongningbo wanted to set up an engineering school, which has exactly the same meaning. "

After he tentatively said these words, he paused for a while, took the opportunity to quietly look up at Zhang Cheng's expression, saw that he was looking at him with a smile on his face, and he had the intention of hearing the following, so he couldn't help but become more courageous .

Only Weng Taiheng continued: "It's just that the establishment of this school needs to be approved by the Ministry of Rites before it can be opened. There was a decree in my dynasty that strictly prohibited places from setting up schools privately. Anyone who violated it should be questioned according to the law of the Ming Dynasty."

When he said this, his voice gradually weakened: "Also... Please Yongning Bo think again."

Zhang Cheng waved his hand without changing his expression, and said, "Professor Weng, go back to your seat first."

After finishing speaking, he ignored Weng Taiheng, but said to everyone with piercing eyes: "Benbo wants to establish the 'Chicheng Engineering School'. Craftsmen, rather than cultivating talents for the country, what does this have to do with the Ministry of Rites?"

He glanced at everyone, and finally stopped on the head professor Weng Taiheng, and said: "Professor Weng don't need to worry about it, you don't need to look at the faces of those gangsters in Xuan Town, they still can't control me On the head of the 'Fortune'.

The chief professor still needs to focus more on the establishment of the school. As for the etiquette department, I will take care of it myself. "

Yongning Bo Zhang Cheng changed the subject, and no longer entangled with him about the matter of reporting to the Ministry of Rites, but bluntly talked about the specific matters of the establishment of the school: "Benbo's idea is that the 'engineering school' is mainly to train craftsmen, and arithmetic measurement, Mining and smelting, mechanical forging, water conservancy engineering, civil engineering, gunpowder guns and other subjects are closely related to it, so it goes without saying.

However, subjects such as medical skills, astronomy, farming, horse administration, and commerce are also very important because they are related to the people's livelihood, and the studies of governing the world such as classics, history, and legal codes are also particularly important. "

As soon as Zhang Cheng said these words, everyone in the hall was shocked. Everyone in the hall, whether civil or military, looked at Zhang Cheng who was sitting safely at the head with a look of astonishment, not knowing what he was going to do!
The chief professor Weng Taiheng got up from the spot tremblingly and replied: "Uncle, the subjects set up in this 'engineering school' are so complicated and profound, and what the lower officials learn is only limited to classics, history and codes, such as medicine, arithmetic, farming, astronomy, etc. I don't know what the meaning of the law, horse politics and other laws are, and it is really difficult for me to be the chief professor.

If you don't just order a subordinate official to be the professor of classics, history and codes in the school, and the position of chief professor is related to the power of the school, it will miss Yongning Bo's heart to cultivate and store talents. Can someone else be hired to take over. "

When he talked about the later, his eyes were full of pearls, and his face was also very anxious. Seeing that he didn't seem to be faking it, Zhang Cheng couldn't help laughing, and said, "Really. What do you think you are in a hurry for?"

After he waved his hand to signal Weng Taiheng to sit down, he continued in a calm tone: "This is the chief professor, I still want you to do it. The chief professor should lead the overall situation. As for the specific teaching of each category, the professors of each subject will come to specialize in it." The department is in charge, so there is no need for you, the chief professor, to worry about it."

Zhang Cheng then said to him: "For example, medical skills can be taught by Shen Shichun, the medical officer of Chicheng Castle, and Feng Yuanshan can be invited to be in charge of farming. There are Ma Zhongli and others in Mazheng, and there are Wang Qiancheng, Li Chengmao, Du Gui, and others in Jiangying. Xin Congjian and other bureau chiefs can also serve as professors of various subjects on the spot.

As for astronomy and astrology and business management, it is possible to put up a list for recruitment. As long as we can afford the money, are we afraid that we will not be able to recruit teachers who can teach? "

Yongningbo's rhetorical question made Weng Taiheng speechless for a while, not knowing how to respond.

"Weng Taiheng, you don't need to worry about the teaching of various subjects, you only need to devote all your attention to Benbo in the school."

Zhang Cheng went on to say: "Remember it. Chicheng Engineering School is directly responsible to Benbo. When Benbo is stationed in the town, he can directly report to Commander Jin and he will make decisions on behalf of Benbo.

As for the required funds, venues, teaching aids, and other matters, as well as the recruitment of professors, etc., you don't need to worry about it. Benbo entrusts Commander Jin with full authority to handle it. "

He stared at Ding Weng Taiheng with fiery eyes, and said: "When the 'Engineering School' was first established, the most important thing was to determine the teaching methods of each subject and the required books.

The principle to grasp is to buy and use directly if you have it, and compile it yourself if you don’t have it. You can lead the professors of various subjects to compile the books used for teaching. "

"Yes. The next officer takes orders."

Uncle Yongning then turned his attention to the old man Shi Tiegen, the general manager of the craftsman camp, and several chief executives of each bureau, and said to them: "I also know that you have nothing to say about your skills, and the only thing you lack is literacy. There are some shortcomings.

From now on, in addition to being responsible for the work in your own hands, you will also be responsible for the teaching of the engineering school. If there are other suitable candidates, you can also recommend them. After the public discussion is passed, you can enter the engineering school as a professor. "

Shi Tiegen got up first and replied: "Yes. Please rest assured, Uncle Yongning, Shi Tiegen will definitely not disgrace his life."

Zhang Cheng nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Luo Shunda, the head of the Printing Bureau, and said to him: "Luo Shunda, you have been doing very well and made breakthroughs, and Ben is very satisfied with this.

However, I finally realized that the business of your printing bureau is a bit monotonous, so I want to add some business to you. How do you feel? "

Luo Shunda was originally just a low-level bookseller. It was because he met Zhang Cheng that he had the opportunity to enter the official family. His heart was full of gratitude and he would not refuse.

"Please tell Uncle Yongning, Shunda will never disgrace his life!"

Seeing his quick answers, Zhang Cheng was also happy in his heart, and said to him with a smile: "Your printing bureau will be the main one, and you will set up a 'Tong Wen Guan', which will specialize in the research and teaching of Mongolian, Tazi, and barbarian dialects." language.

If you don't have the required instruction in the printing bureau, you can directly ask for the money from Commander Jin, and recruit yourself. "

After he finished speaking, he asked again: "What's the problem?"

"Go back to Yongning Bo, no problem!"

(End of this chapter)