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Chapter 161 Education Reform!Cut off the foundation of the family!Movable type and papermaking!
Emperor Tianfu passed away, and the whole country was devastated.

No matter how many wrong things Emperor Tianfu did during his lifetime, for the entire Zhou Kingdom, his merits outweighed his demerits.

During his 67 years in power, the overall national strength of Zhou State has been steadily improving and growing continuously.

Wenzhi is good enough to be called wise; martial arts is not too bad. During his reign, he completely solved the border troubles of the Great Zhou Dynasty, that is, the threat of barbarians.

Although this is Li Qing's credit, but it happened during the reign of Emperor Tianfu, that is his credit.

Therefore, if one had to judge, Emperor Tianfu was a very good emperor, with good martial arts and martial arts.

After Emperor Tianfu passed away, Emperor Yuanfu ordered the whole country to mourn, and cold food for seven days to show his grief.

As for the posthumous title of Emperor Tianfu, according to the discussions of many ministers, the two characters "Jing" and "Kang" were determined.

These two posthumous titles can be called beautiful posthumous titles. After showing them to Emperor Yuanfu, they finally took the word "Kang".

Then came the grand funeral of the emperor, and all the vassals from all over the country, the Chinese and the military, and the people of the city all participated.

The sound of wailing spread all over the wilderness, and could be heard within a hundred miles.

The death of Emperor Tianfu also truly represented the passing of the old era and the coming of a new era.

An era that belongs to... Emperor Yuanfu!
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Li Qing and Princess Changning witnessed the death of Emperor Tianfu in the palace that day, and this incident dealt a great blow to Princess Changning.

Before his death, Emperor Tianfu finally settled his feud with Li Qingbing and entrusted Princess Changning to him.

After Princess Changning returned home, she went directly to the army the next day and practiced the soldiers day and night.

It seemed that only in this way could she numb her heart and forget the sadness of Emperor Tianfu's death.

Li Qing also had no good way to comfort Princess Changning. After all, the grief of the death of a loved one cannot be resolved with words, and it takes time to comfort her.

And just a few days after the funeral.

Emperor Yuanfu also summoned Li Qing into the palace.

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Imperial Palace, Qianyuan Hall.

Li Qing walked into the hall, and bowed to the young and tall figure behind the dragon case: "See Your Majesty."

Emperor Yuanfu turned around and looked at Li Qing.

Li Qing also straightened up and looked forward.

Li Qing is still the same Li Qing back then, but the former Second Prince is now the Yuanfu Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

"gentlemen."

Emperor Yuanfu smiled, and respectfully addressed Li Qing as Mr. Yong, and then asked the eunuch to bring a chair to give him a seat.

After Li Qing sat down, Emperor Yuan Fu smiled and said, "I haven't seen you for a long time, but you still look good."

"How is Changning? I've been busy with government affairs these days, but I forgot to care about her."

"Father and eldest brother passed away one after another, it must have dealt a great blow to her, right?"

Emperor Yuanfu first asked Princess Changning.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Changning has been in the army these days and rarely returns home."

Li Qing replied truthfully.

Emperor Yuanfu couldn't help sighing slightly when he heard the words, shook his head and said: "It seems that she is still blaming me in her heart."

"But I can't help myself. Born in this royal family, who can be alone?"

Li Qing didn't answer, but frowned slightly.

What did Emperor Yuanfu ask him for today?Isn't it just to ask about Princess Changning, or to reminisce about the old days?
Just as Li Qing was thinking in his heart, Emperor Yuanfu also spoke again: "Sir, I called you into the palace today, mainly to talk to you about the free school."

Emperor Yuanfu brought up a topic that surprised Li Qing.

Free school!

Isn't this the reform policy he proposed to Emperor Tianfu before, but it was rejected by Emperor Tianfu.

But now it was mentioned again by Emperor Yuanfu!
"Sir, don't be surprised. Regarding the policy of opening schools in various counties and counties, I have already taken action."

Emperor Yuanfu had a full view of the changes in Li Qing's face, so he said with a smile, "When the late emperor was here, he did not agree with Mr. Li's plan because he was worried about the family's rebound."

"But I am different. I am very interested in this policy, because it is a policy that can truly break the foundation of the family."

"If you are interested, sir, why not talk to me in detail about the specific content of this free school policy?"

Emperor Yuanfu extended an invitation to Li Qing.

He has just ascended the throne, full of ambition, and is about to carry out drastic reforms to the court and the country.

And the aristocratic family is the primary target of his knife!
The free school proposed by Li Qing at the beginning allows the children of ordinary people all over the world to receive education, which can greatly increase the probability of ordinary people becoming talented.

And once the children of the low-level people can be educated, based on the huge population base, a large number of outstanding talents from poor families will soon flow into the court.

At that time, the monopoly of the family will be broken!

"of course can."

Naturally, Li Qing would not refuse, implementing the policy of free school, this is one of his goals!

Then he explained in detail his ideas about the free school for Emperor Yuanfu:

"Education is the foundation."

"If a country wants to become prosperous and strong, it is essential to open up wisdom to the people. Enhancing national cohesion and building cultural confidence are the foundation of prosperity!"

"Now most of the country's resources are in the hands of the aristocratic family. If the people are not rich and the country is not strong, the aristocratic family dominates. If things go on like this, the people will remain poor and the aristocratic family will remain rich."

"If we want to break this situation, we must get the people out of ignorance, realize the importance of education, advocate education for all, and start with children."

Li Qing first told Emperor Yuanfu about the importance of education to the country, and Emperor Yuanfu listened carefully.

Immediately afterwards, Li Qing began to describe the specific strategy.

"Free school, the focus is on the word "free". The price of education is very expensive, because books, pens, ink, paper and inkstones are not affordable for ordinary people."

"So even if ordinary people have the idea to let their children study, they are limited by the economic situation and cannot do so."

"In addition, there are some families who regard their children as labor force and participate in farming and family affairs from an early age, while dismissing education. This is also a big problem."

"Therefore, to set up free schools, firstly, tuition fees, textbook fees, and pen, ink, paper and inkstone fees should be exempted; secondly, school-age children from every household must be required to go to school, and they need to complete fixed class hours every day."

"As for the school entry age, it is better to set it at six years old, and every child needs to complete three years of school."

"I call this, compulsory education."

After Li Qing finished speaking, Emperor Yuanfu frowned tightly, digesting and analyzing Li Qing's policy.

It is true that the compulsory education mentioned by Li Qing is indeed amazing. In the long run, it will be of great benefit to the country.

But... there is still a big problem.

Emperor Yuanfu put down his hand touching his chin and said: "Although this free school is good, but books, pens, inks, papers and inkstones are all free. Is this too much expense?"

"There are so many counties and counties in my country, and this free school will be opened in the villages in the future. If the court is responsible for it, the annual expenditure will be an astronomical sum, and the national finances will not be able to support it."

The biggest enemy of free school is money.

Opening free schools across the country costs a lot of money!It is not an exaggeration to call it a bottomless pit!

"His Majesty."

Li Qing said solemnly: "National education is the foundation of a country. If you want the Great Zhou to be strong, these investments are inevitable."

"As for money, I have two ways to save money."

Hearing that there was a way to save money, Emperor Yuanfu suddenly became interested, raised his eyebrows and asked, "What way?"

Li Qing said calmly, "Start with book printing and paper production."

"Before I communicated with Confucianism, I clarified two ancient technologies, called papermaking and movable type printing."

Li Qing finally moved out two big killers.

This is also the reason why he has the confidence to promote education reform!It can even spark a culture change!
"Papermaking? Movable type printing?"

Emperor Yuanfu was a little surprised when he heard this.

Because Li Qing said that it was an ancient technology obtained from the Confucianism, it is extremely extraordinary at first glance.

Li Qing explained: "Papermaking is a brand-new paper manufacturing technology. The cost of making a piece of paper is about one-tenth of the cost of existing paper."

"Although the quality may not be as good, it is enough for students in free schools, or to print a large number of books."

"As for movable type printing, it is to cast copper blocks of individual characters, then arrange them in a straight line, and print them on paper after being stained with ink."

"The advantage is that the system is unified, and books can be produced in large quantities, which is infinitely superior to traditional hand-copying. With the cheap paper of papermaking, the cost drops sharply."

After listening to Li Qing's words, Emperor Yuan Fu was completely moved.

I couldn't help but stand up from the chair!
"What Mr. said...is it true?!"

Emperor Yuanfu stared at Li Qing, and asked in disbelief, with a slight tremor in his tone!
Because what Li Qing said was really amazing!
Leaving aside the authenticity of the papermaking technique, the moveable type printing technique mentioned by Li Qing, Emperor Yuanfu knew it was completely feasible upon hearing it, it was simply a whimsical idea!
In addition, if the cost of papermaking can be reduced to one-tenth of the existing paper manufacturing cost, then even if the material is poorer, it will be enough for schools across the country to use!
And when these two technologies are combined.

The power that erupted was even more unimaginable!
Everyone knows that the reason why there are few children from poor families is that it is difficult to study; as for why it is difficult to study, it is because books and paper are expensive!
Many children from poor families can only borrow books to read, and then rely on memory to memorize, or copy overnight.

As for practicing calligraphy, you can only practice in sand or on the ground.

Under such circumstances, it is simply too difficult for a child from a poor family to stand out, but now this situation can be changed!

Regardless of whether the paper produced by the new papermaking technology is good or bad, the knowledge recorded on it remains unchanged!
That's why Emperor Yuanfu couldn't help but doubt whether the two technologies mentioned by Li Qing were true or false.

"Of course it is true, how could I fool His Majesty?"

Li Qing nodded sternly and said, he has been suppressing these two technologies and not showing them, just for today.

He wants to deal a real head-on blow to all the aristocratic families!

"call……"

Emperor Yuanfu took a deep breath, tried to suppress the excitement in his heart, stood up and bowed to Li Qing: "On behalf of the children of poor families and countless children in the world, thank you for your kindness!"

The two technologies mentioned by Li Qing have been promoted.

Is it as simple as benefiting the world?
It is simply paving the way for the children of poor families all over the world to study!Merit in the present age, benefit in the future!
In any case, Emperor Yuanfu had to perform this ceremony.

Li Qing accepted it calmly, and then said: "With these two technologies, the free school can be promoted with confidence."

"As for the teachers in the school, I think they can be dispatched from the holy courtyards in various places."

"Teaching and educating people is also in line with my Confucianism and Taoism, and it can help cultivate the righteousness of scholars."

Li Qing had also thought about the choice of teacher.

In general, this plan has long been familiarized in his heart, and it is comprehensive in every aspect.

"Everything will be according to what Mr. said!"

Emperor Yuanfu laughed loudly, all the depression in his heart was swept away, he stepped forward and grabbed Li Qing's arm and said with a smile: "It is my greatest blessing to have Mr. Li!"

"This plan will be announced and implemented at the next court meeting after I have fully drawn up it."

"It's time to give those aristocratic families a little color and let them know whose Da Zhou belongs to this Da Zhou!"

Emperor Yuanfu was extremely excited.

Hearing this, Li Qing reminded, "It is the Great Zhou of the people of the Great Zhou, not the Great Zhou of His Majesty alone."

Emperor Yuanfu's smile stopped abruptly.

The atmosphere was awkward for a while.

If it were Emperor Tianfu, he would probably be angry by now, but Emperor Yuanfu didn't care about it.

No matter what Li Qing thinks, as long as it is beneficial to Da Zhou, he can tolerate it.

Putting all this trivial matter behind, Emperor Yuanfu hesitated for a moment, and said: "Actually, I have one more thing to confess to Mr. Li."

"It's about the death of the emperor's brother."

Emperor Yuanfu was also entangled in this matter.

But he still felt that instead of letting Li Qing figure it out by himself and end up making trouble beyond control, he should take the initiative to tell the whole story now and seek a solution.

He felt that Li Qing was not a pedantic and unreasonable person.

Before Emperor Yuanfu could speak, Li Qing asked, "Your Majesty wants to say that the First Prince didn't really rebel, but was killed by His Majesty?"

Emperor Yuanfu nodded silently, admitting that he had originally planned to explain this matter to Li Qing, and had no intention of hiding it.

After hearing this, Li Qing sighed slightly in his heart, and said: "If I ignore this matter, it will be against the justice and morality in my heart; but if I criticize Your Majesty for this, it will be of no benefit to the people of Dazhou and the country."

"The battle between the crown princes is extremely bloody, and cannibalism is even more disregarding human relations; however... it has been inevitable since ancient times."

Emperor Yuanfu was startled and looked up at Li Qing.

"Sir, you mean..."

Li Qing looked at Emperor Yuanfu with a serious expression, and said sternly: "I hope that Your Majesty at least will not stigmatize the eldest prince, and preserve his last decency."

"Besides, the minister will stare at His Majesty all the time. If His Majesty slackens government affairs and does stupid things, the minister will definitely speak up again! Be the first in the world!"

Emperor Yuanfu stood there in a daze, after a long time.

He bowed deeply to Li Qing.

(End of this chapter)