Diqin Designer

Chapter 245 Studying for the Great Qin's Prosperity

Li Si admitted that Li Nian was talented, but what he couldn't understand was that Li Nian was only in his twenties. Even if he was a genius, his experience must be limited. Ying Zheng valued him so much, wasn't he afraid that he would lead the Qin Dynasty astray?

There must be a deeper reason unknown to them, and it is definitely not as simple as Li Nian's talent. However, Li Si only dared to think about the reason and did not dare to inquire about it. He could effectively restrain his curiosity.

"Therefore, I want to promote education and establish schools, so that Daqin will always be ahead of other countries. However, with Daqin's current strength, it is difficult to make all the people in the world literate. The only way is to proceed step by step and select a part of the people first."

Ying Zheng looked at the team of students who were going to enroll today. When they saw the emperor's gaze, these students, who were only about ten years old at most, all became nervous. They stood there without daring to move, with extremely serious expressions.

"You are the people selected now. You will start school here today. I hope you will cherish this opportunity, study hard, become a useful person to Daqin, and study for the prosperity of Daqin! Do you understand?"

The team of students all responded loudly: "Listen, we study for the prosperity of the Qin Dynasty!"

Even the youngest student in the team shouted out loudly. Although his voice was childish, it sounded like an oath.

Ying Zheng nodded and said, "I hope you will remember what I said today. No matter where you go in the future, don't forget that you are Qin people, the people of the Great Qin, and the people of China! Today is the first day of school, and I will give you the first lesson: raising the national flag and playing the national anthem!"

At Ying Zheng's command, the Qin Imperial Palace's exclusive national flag team came on stage and began raising the flag in the Qin Imperial Palace for the month.

In fact, after raising the flag at the enthronement ceremony, the First Emperor would hold a flag-raising ceremony here with his ministers on the first day of every month. It has become a routine and his ministers have become accustomed to it.

But today is still somewhat special. Looking at the flag rising slowly to the sound of the Qin national anthem, many people have an inexplicable feeling in their hearts: they will eventually grow old, but this flag will continue to fly, witnessed by generation after generation, until the fall of the Qin Dynasty.

In the team of students, everyone looked up at the rising national flag, and they also had some feelings in their hearts, but they were completely different from the ministers: This is the national flag of the Qin Dynasty, and they can actually enter school under this flag, and His Majesty personally ordered it to be raised for them...

When the national anthem of Daqin ended, the national flag was raised to the top. Looking at the fluttering national flag, they would also rise up like this flag and raise it in Daqin.

They are all smart children selected from all over the country. Some of them have already understood Ying Zheng’s first lesson: remember this flag, remember this music, and remember that you are the people of the Great Qin!
Ying Zheng said: "I have finished talking to you. I hope you will work hard and study for the prosperity of the Qin Dynasty!"

All the students said in unison: "We will never forget your Majesty's words. We will study hard for the prosperity of the Qin Dynasty!"

The Emperor's opening ceremony ended here, but the students' opening ceremony was not over yet, as they were led to the square outside Liuying Palace.

There was no flag-raising ceremony or national anthem this time, and there were fewer people. Li Nian stood on the high platform outside Liuying Palace and said to the students, "My name is Li Nian. You may have heard of this name."

After hearing what Li Nian said, many students showed surprise on their faces. They had naturally heard of Li Nian's name, but how could they have the chance to meet Li Nian?
At this moment, when I heard Li Nian say that he was Li Nian, I realized that this person was the famous Li Nian. There are many versions of the legend about Li Nian in the Qin Dynasty. Some say that he is a disciple of an immortal, so he has such extensive knowledge. Some people say that he is not a disciple of an immortal, but an immortal who came to the world to assist the Qin Dynasty and His Majesty. However, the most popular story is the story of Li Nian killing the Xiongnu Crown Prince Maodun in anger for Princess Shunying.

Although there are many versions, they are basically all friendly to Li Nian. It is estimated that a few hundred years after Li Nian's death, he will be able to obtain a relatively powerful position as a god in heaven.

Many students looked at Li Nian with eyes of "finally seeing a living idol", their faces full of excitement and admiration. Although they already knew that Li Nian would come to teach them, they were still excited.

Li Nian smiled and said, "It seems that you all do know me, but I have to explain two things: I am not an immortal who has descended to the earth, nor am I a disciple of an immortal. I am just a mortal like you all. I want to eat when I'm hungry, I want to drink water when I'm thirsty, I feel tired when I'm sleepy, and I feel pain when I'm sick. I don't have any more eyes or legs than you do."

Li Nian also knew a lot about the version of his story that was spread among the people. His words not only eased the nervousness of the students, but also brought him closer to them.

After all, in their eyes, Li Nian is in a high position. Doesn't it seem intimate for a person in a high position to speak to them like this?
Li Nian continued, "Let me introduce myself. My name is Li Nian, and I am currently the Minister of Education of the Great Qin. I will be responsible for all of your problems with reading and literacy. At the same time, I will also be your teacher and be responsible for teaching certain courses."

"In my place, you must first abide by the rules and do everything according to the rules. If there is something not in the rules, I will handle it. If I can't handle it, I will ask His Majesty to deal with it!"

"So, everyone, please follow the rules. If you do things according to the rules, no one will dare to bully you. Even if there is such a person, I will make him know the price of breaking the rules."

The latter part of the sentence made all the students feel a chill in their hearts. This Master Li Nian was not as kind as they had just thought. He also had a fierce and decisive side.

But Li Nian is trying to prevent things like bullying. It is very difficult to get more than 700 people to live in harmony and friendly with each other without any conflicts or contradictions.

"There are three main types of rules to follow: First, the laws of the Qin Empire, which are fundamental; second, school rules, which are the rules you need to follow when studying and living here; third, the rules of the palace."

Because the classrooms were built in the Qin Imperial Palace, these students were naturally not day students who had to go to school from outside the palace every day and leave the palace after school. Instead, they needed to live in the palace for a long time.

"I will not elaborate on these three types of rules here. I will give you a booklet later, and someone will explain them to you. I hope you will abide by them and not violate them!"

"The second is the issue of learning to read here. Some of you may have learned to read and write at home, but what you learn at home is different from what you learn here. You will learn a new word, some new courses, see some new things, and see other sides of this world."

These words made many students look forward to it. It is said that the study of investigating things is quite magical, and this person must be going to teach them this.

"Your Majesty has just said that you should not forget to study for the people of Daqin, for the people of China, and for the prosperity of Daqin. This is also what I hope for you!"

(End of this chapter)