My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 653 Chengdong Primary School
In the east of Xijing City, not far from the city gate, there was originally a military camp here, but when Zhu Gaoxu entered the city, he destroyed it. In addition, due to the changes in Xijing City, there was no need to garrison troops here, so the military camp was Abandoned.

However, although this military camp experienced fierce battles and many buildings were destroyed, some intact barracks were still preserved. Now these barracks have been renovated, the ruined buildings have been demolished, and the surrounding walls have been built. Here It will become one of the pilot schools of Dahan Public School.

Zhu Zhanhe walked in front, accompanied by Zheng Li and several officials from the Imperial College. The Imperial College was not only the country's highest institution of education, but also the national education management agency. Therefore, the Imperial College would also be responsible for future public school education.

"Yes, this primary school in the east of the city plus the primary school in the west of the city. The two primary schools should be able to accommodate most of the children in the city to study!"

Zhu Zhanhe nodded with satisfaction while visiting.

He had previously convinced Yang Shiqi and others to reform Dahan's education system. This primary school in the east of the city was one of the pilot projects. There was also a school built in the west of the city. Both schools were public schools and would be available soon. Enrollment has begun.

"Prince, we have recruited all the school's teachers. Now we only need the school's teaching materials, so..."

Zheng Li also looked at Zhu Zhanhe at the end, because when the school was built, Zhu Zhanhe said that he would handle the teaching materials. They only needed to build the school and prepare teachers.

"You don't have to worry about the textbooks. I've already asked people to compile them. There is no need to learn too advanced things at the elementary school level. I plan to set up two main subjects, namely Chinese and arithmetic."

Zhu Zhanhe said with a smile that the school has just been established and there is no need for students to learn too many things. Chinese is responsible for helping students learn to read and write, and arithmetic is for students to understand basic arithmetic. This is enough.

"What is Chinese?"

Zheng Li asked confused. He had no objection to arithmetic. After all, they also needed to learn some arithmetic. Among the six arts of a gentleman, the skill of "number" was already there.

"The so-called Chinese is actually similar to what you learn in private schools. It mainly focuses on literacy exercises, such as reciting some three-character scriptures, or famous poems, etc., so that children can have a certain foundation, at least be able to read and write."

Zhu Zhanhe patiently explained.

"Prince, is this requirement too low? If a child only knows these things, it will be difficult for him to achieve much in the future?"

At this time, an old man behind Zheng Li asked first. His name was Chen Lin. He was originally a doctor from the Imperial College. Now he was appointed as the principal of Chengdong Primary School, responsible for the management and teaching of this school.

"Principal Chen, don't worry. Elementary school is only the lowest level of education, which is equivalent to elementary school. Children study here for five years. If they pass the exam after five years, they can also receive higher-level education, and even be selected to enter the Imperial College. Of course, it is not Everyone can be successful, but most people may be eliminated.”

Zhu Zhanhe said with a smile again.

Although it is cruel, education is like this. It is originally a mechanism to eliminate the weak. Only those who meet the requirements and meet the educational conditions will slowly improve, and ultimately the talents the country needs will be screened out.

"I understand that primary school is a place for children to learn. Students who go out of primary school are not required to have too advanced knowledge, as long as they can write and do math. Most of these students will be eliminated, and in the end only Only a few people can enter a higher level of education, which is similar to the imperial examination."

Zheng Li also nodded slightly at this time.After hearing what Zhu Zhanhe said, he felt that the burden on his body was much lighter.

"That's right, it's similar to the imperial examination. Elementary school is primary education, followed by intermediate education and advanced education. After these layers of screening, talents at different levels will have different statuses. Of course, you don't have to think about it so much now. , just focus on running the primary school well!"

Zhu Zhanhe smiled at Zheng Li with satisfaction and said that the other party's ability to understand was indeed very strong. No wonder even Yang Shiqi praised him for his talent.

While talking, I saw a group of people walking in front of them. When they saw Zhu Zhanhe and Zheng Li, they all stepped forward to salute.

"Prince, these are the gentlemen recruited by Chengdong Primary School. They are now waiting for your teaching materials to arrive. They can familiarize themselves with the teaching materials and then prepare to recruit students."

Zheng Li pointed to the gentlemen from these schools and introduced them to Zhu Zhanhe.

Zhu Zhanhe glanced at these gentlemen and saw that they were old and young. Most of them seemed a little embarrassed when they saw him, the prince.

So Zhu Zhanhe took a step forward and said loudly to them: "Everyone who comes to teach in a primary school has a very heavy burden on you, because you are responsible for the future of the Han Dynasty. Among your students, there may be the future prime ministers and generals of the Han Dynasty, so You must not slack off, the court will give you the greatest support!"

"Thank you prince!"

Someone took the lead in saluting, and others also bowed.

Looking at these gentlemen who had entered the field of teaching and educating people, Zhu Zhanhe encouraged them a few more times, and then left with Zheng Li and the others, and went to the primary school in the west of the city for a tour.

Compared with the primary schools in the east of the city, the primary schools in the west of the city are smaller. Because the number of Han people in the west of the city is smaller, there is no need to build the schools too big.

After visiting the two schools, Zhu Zhanhe and Zheng Li returned to the Imperial College and discussed the curriculum arrangements for the two schools.

In addition to the two main subjects of Chinese and arithmetic that Zhu Zhanhe mentioned before, the school will also set up several minor subjects, such as martial arts and musical instruments. Students are not required to study too deeply, but at least lay a little foundation, especially martial arts, Han Chinese The number is too small, and the martial spirit must not be lost.

Finally, Zhu Zhanhe returned to Zhan Shifu. After briefly handling the government affairs at hand, he took out a teaching material. This was an arithmetic teaching material written by him personally. It started from the most basic Arabic numerals, to addition and subtraction. Multiplication and division operations, etc.

Basically, Zhu Zhanhe wrote down all the mathematical foundations he could think of in this textbook.

As for the Chinese teaching materials, he didn't need to worry about it. He had already asked the officials of Zhan Shifu to compile them. They were nothing more than some simple poems and articles, plus some short stories to make them more interesting. He only had to grasp the outline.

Two days later, Zhu Zhanhe personally handed over the compiled Chinese and mathematics textbooks to Zheng Li. Zheng Li and the others had no objections to the Chinese textbooks, but the mathematics textbooks caused great controversy because this textbook introduced There are too many things from later generations, which are very different from the arithmetic of this era.

(End of this chapter)