My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 651 Zhu Zhanhe’s shortcomings
After leaving the newspaper office, Zhu Zhanhe returned to Zhan Shifu, always thinking about the problem of poor newspaper sales.

Just like what he said to Ma An, it is not the newspapers that have a problem now, but the Han people themselves.

There were only 60 million Han people in the entire Han Dynasty, and most of them were illiterate. Yang Shiqi wanted to hold the imperial examination before, but he was worried that there would not be enough people to participate.

The illiteracy rate among the common people is too high, and the sales of newspapers will naturally not increase. Not to mention the natives, who can't even speak Chinese.

Therefore, if you want to increase the sales of newspapers, the only way is to increase the literacy rate of the people. But this is easy to say, but it is too difficult to do it. Even if it can really improve the literacy rate of the people, it will not be possible in a short time. It can be done.

Thinking of the above, Zhu Zhanhe also felt a headache. Now he really realized what "a clever woman cannot make a meal without rice". No matter how wonderful your newspaper writing is, there is nothing you can do if others can't read.

In the end, Zhu Zhanhe thought hard all day, but could not come up with any solution.

Of course, he is not completely helpless. For example, he thought of two non-solutions. The first is to create a newspaper reader position to read the contents of newspapers to the people. Although this cannot increase newspaper sales, it can Increase the publicity function of newspapers.

However, this idea was quickly abandoned by Zhu Zhanhe because it was too unrealistic. People who read newspapers needed to be literate, and in the Han Dynasty, literate Han people were treasures. Whether they were doing business or entering the yamen, they were very popular. There were not many Someone who is willing to read newspapers to people.

In addition to this, Zhu Zhanhe even thought of adding some cartoons to newspapers to convey information in the form of pictures. It doesn't matter if the people are illiterate, as long as they can understand the pictures.

However, this method has limited effect. First, the amount of information carried by pictures is limited. Moreover, even if pictures are added to newspapers, they are still mainly text-based, and those who cannot understand it will still not understand it.

Therefore, the above two ideas are actually just Zhu Zhanhe's wild thoughts. Even if they have some effect, they are very limited.

In the end, Zhu Zhanhe thought hard all day and had no good ideas.

In the evening, Zhu Zhanhe returned to his residence behind Zhan Shifu. Because the new imperial city was still under construction, his family still lived in the old palace. Although the front of the palace was converted into a bank, the back remained the same.

"In the beginning of human beings, their natures are inherently good. Their natures are similar, their habits are far apart..."

As soon as he arrived at home, he saw his son Zhu Qiming, who was reciting the Three-Character Sutra under the guidance of Chang Sining. The little boy had reached the age of enlightenment. Zhu Zhanhe originally wanted to find a teacher to teach him, but Chang Sining insisted on teaching his son himself. Memorize some elementary school books.

I saw Zhu Qiming holding his little hands behind his back, looking like a little adult shaking his head, and reciting the catchy Three-Character Sutra in a clear childish voice. Although he was not very skilled, it was already very rare for him at his age.

When Zhu Qiming finished reciting a three-character sutra, Zhu Zhanhe couldn't help but come up and praise him a few words, which made the little guy puff up his chest proudly, and then ran out to play in a hurry.

"Husband, is there something on your mind?"

Chang Sining watched the child leave, and then asked Zhu Zhanhe.

"We did encounter some problems..." Zhu Zhanhe did not hide it from Chang Sining, and immediately told her about the newspaper. The fundamental problem still lies in the education of the people.

After Chang Sining listened, he stood up, poured a cup of tea for Zhu Zhanhe and said, "Husband, do you know what your biggest shortcoming is?"

"what?"

Zhu Zhanhe also showed a curious expression when he heard this. This was the first time he heard Chang Sining take the initiative to say that he had shortcomings.

"Husband, your shortcomings are also strengths, that is, you are too smart. There are some things that others cannot solve, but you can unexpectedly come up with solutions. Over time, husband, you have developed a habit and feel that there is nothing in this world. Able to stump yourself, in other words, you like to take shortcuts."

"This……"

Although Zhu Zhanhe didn't want to admit it, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt that it made sense. He believed that he had hundreds of years more knowledge than the ancients, and these insights had indeed helped him many times, so this also made him dependent. , seems to feel that he can solve everything with wisdom.

"If your husband doesn't speak, that means you are acquiescing!"

Seeing Zhu Zhanhe's embarrassed expression, Chang Sining couldn't help but cover his mouth and smile, then continued.

"Actually, husband, you need to know that not everything in this world has shortcuts. For example, the education of children needs to be taught bit by bit by parents and husbands. It is impossible to be able to write tomorrow if you can't read Chinese characters today. What a beautiful article."

Chang Sining's words suddenly woke up Zhu Zhanhe. This was really the case. There were some things that couldn't be taken shortcuts, so he had to go on step by step honestly.

The illiteracy rate of the people is too high, so we should promote education honestly, not only for children, but also for adults to carry out necessary education, so that they can at least write their own names and even master some common words.

Promoting education is difficult or not difficult, it depends on whether Zhu Zhanhe is willing to do it.

For example, when the People's Republic of China was first founded in later generations, most of the people in the country were illiterate. However, after the country's vigorous promotion and organization of literacy education, in that era of poverty and poverty, the literacy rate quickly increased significantly.

Later generations could do it, and Zhu Zhanhe felt that he could do it too, not to mention that their Han people only had a few hundred thousand Han people. Compared with the [-] to [-] million people in later generations when the country was founded, it was not too easy.

After understanding this, Zhu Zhanhe also said with great admiration: "Sining, you are right. You have to eat one bite at a time and walk one step at a time. I can't aim too high. I will discuss it with Yang Shangshu and the others tomorrow. A Department of Education will be established at that time, and we will strive to make people across the country literate as soon as possible!"

Seeing that Zhu Zhanhe had figured it out, Chang Sining couldn't help but smile, and then asked him to chat about some family matters. This could also allow Zhu Zhanhe to temporarily relax from his busy official duties and avoid being tense all day long. With.

Feeling his wife's intentions, Zhu Zhanhe also felt warm in his heart. People say that when you marry a virtuous wife, Chang Sining is not only beautiful, but also rare to be intelligent and virtuous. She can take care of things at home in an orderly manner. Even Sun Ruowei They were all convinced by her, which also gave Young Master Zhu Zhanhe a lot of worry. She could also help him come up with ideas when he encountered difficulties. With a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for?
Early the next morning, Zhu Zhanhe came to Zhan Shi's Mansion, and Zhu Gaoxu was not there, so Yang Shiqi and others came to Zhan Shi's Mansion to discuss matters in the morning. Moreover, Zhu Zhanhe was considerate of the ministers and did not have to go to Zhan Shi's Mansion every morning, but would hold one every five days. , and other times when something happens, they can ask to see them at any time.

(End of this chapter)