Han Shizu

Chapter 1233 Li Guojiu's Foolish Tendency
"Is this the only school in Fengzhou?" After walking out of the academy named "Zhihe", Emperor Liu couldn't help looking back and asked Feng Guang.

"Returning to Your Majesty, there are few people in Fengzhou, and the people are tired of studying. They focus on food and clothing, and are unwilling to send their children to school. Chen Xing this school is also a lot of persuasion, and tuition fees are reduced. Only now there are more than 30 school-age students. .” Feng Guang explained.

As he said, there was still some emotion on his face: "Even so, after reaching the age of 10, many people have refused to support their studies, and would rather students go home to help farmers and herdsmen. Although I am angry, it is not convenient to issue administrative orders force"

"Don't mention Saibei, even in the Central Plains, in an ordinary family, a 10-year-old child can also undertake a lot of housework!" Listening to his description, Emperor Liu said softly.

Feng Guang sighed, nodded and said, "I also understand that in Fengzhou, food and clothing is the most important thing for the people, so I can't bear to blame it!"

Listening to the conversation between Emperor Liu and Feng Guang, Li Ye who was following on the other side suddenly said, "I feel that it is not a pity that Limin Qianshou gave up studying!"

When he opened his mouth, he immediately attracted everyone's attention. Emperor Liu looked at him and said with a light smile, "What's your opinion, uncle!"

"Don't dare to talk about high opinions!" Li Ye bowed his hands and said calmly: "There is an old saying that one knows etiquette when the warehouse is solid, and one knows honor and disgrace when there is enough food and clothing. I think that etiquette, morality, and knowledge are all important to the local border residents. I'm afraid it's not as attractive as a cow or a sheep.

People don't have the heart to study, so why force it?The school has been built, and the door is waiting for it to open. If a person with far-sightedness seeks advice, even if he is poor, how can he stop his thirst for it?If you have no ambition, why waste your studies? "

As he said that, Li Ye still glanced at Emperor Liu carefully. After all, Emperor Liu has always been very positive in terms of learning.

But seeing his expressionless face, Li Ye couldn't help but feel a little murmured in his heart, but he continued: "On the other hand, the more these ordinary people know, the more they think, and the more confused their hearts are, it's better not to teach. Moreover, most of them are afraid that they will never leave Toyosu, or even villages and towns, as long as they behave themselves and abide by the law, then the officials and the people will be safe."

Those who heard Li Ye's words had different expressions, and they were all surprised by Li Guojiu's words.Emperor Liu also took a deep look at him. Although it was just a view on education, it also reflected Li Ye's political thoughts and ideas. This is completely looking at things from the perspective of the ruling and privileged class. .

"Uncle Guo's words, I'm afraid it's contrary to the meaning of saints who teach without distinction!" Emperor Liu didn't say anything, but Zhao Kuangyin spoke, obviously disagreeing with Li Ye's words.

Hearing this, Li Ye glanced at Zhao Kuangyin and smiled lightly: "It's all just talk! How has it ever been realized for hundreds of thousands of years!"

"The imperial court promotes learning and teaching, and encourages scholarship, not only to benefit the people, but also to cultivate talents for the imperial court so that they can be selected in the future!" Zhao Kuangyin said.

Li Ye still responded lightly: "Nowadays, there are enough officials in the big man. How can there be so many positions to satisfy thousands of scholars? There are only more than a hundred scholars for each subject. Let so many scholars compete for this number." There are very few opportunities, and hope is slim. Instead of this, it is better to let them farm the land and pay taxes.”

Speaking of this, Li Ye glanced at Emperor Liu again, and continued: "Your Majesty promotes education and raises scholars, but it is for the benefit of the country, but it should be targeted, and it is not the same as the unrealistic 'education without distinction'" Compared with teaching students according to their aptitude, it can cultivate talents more and save a lot of money! Those who are really interested in scholars and capable of learning, the imperial court should support them."

"If the old masters in the court heard what Uncle Guo said, they might start a fight!" Listening to the argument between the two silently, Emperor Liu finally spoke to Li Ye.

From Emperor Liu's words and expressions, it is difficult to understand the sacred meaning, so Li Ye continued to express his opinion: "It's just a rotten Confucian opinion! He thinks he can help the world, but in fact he manages the government and the government collapses, and governing the people leads to chaos."

Noticing Li Ye's contemptuous tone and demeanor, Emperor Liu finally raised his hand to stop him: "Okay!"

"Yes!" Li Ye, who had been paying attention to Emperor Liu's reaction, immediately cupped his hands again without saying a word.

As for Emperor Liu, there was no further discussion on this matter.In fact, Li Ye's opinion still fits with Emperor Liu's thoughts to a certain extent, or caters to Emperor Liu's ideas.Emperor Liu, of course, hopes that the people of the Han Dynasty will be respectful and good people. As he said, be a man of duty and pay taxes honestly. Apart from this, he should not have other thoughts and ideas.
Simply put, a group of foolish people is more convenient for the court to rule.

Of course, Emperor Liu was not that narrow-minded, and he would not introduce any policies to confine people's minds. In recent years, the Han officials and the people have been very active in all aspects.

From Li Ye's standpoint, he has the right and reason to put forward such educational concepts, but Emperor Liu needs to consider more and more comprehensively.No matter when, the word balance is implemented in his thoughts and actions.

The solidification of class will gradually form over time, and Emperor Liu is not confident in stopping it. He can only suppress it while he is alive, and try to maintain a relatively fair for the world.

However, if the education system is implemented and the learning and teaching policy is formulated according to Li Ye's ideas, it will simply accelerate the solidification of the class.

"Which gentleman is this Zhihe Academy?" Pressing some thoughts in his mind, Emperor Liu deliberately changed the subject and asked Feng Guang.

Feng Guangdao: "The ministers and the officials of the state government also come to teach in turn when they are not in politics!"

"You assassin, you really did it yourself!" Emperor Liu smiled, suddenly thought of something, and asked directly: "If I don't remember, there is a great Confucian in Fengzhou, why not use it?"

"Huh?" Feng Guang was slightly surprised, but he didn't realize it for a while. After thinking for a while, his eyes lightened slightly, and he tentatively said, "Your Majesty is referring to Xu Xuan?"

"Who else is there?" Emperor Liu said indifferently.

Facing Emperor Liu's eyes, Feng Guang explained: "Your Majesty, Xu Xuan is a criminal who has been convicted of a crime. How can I invite him to learn from the government?"

Looking at Feng Guang, Emperor Liu said in a joking tone: "The exiled person is under your jurisdiction, how to use it is also a local matter. You don't hear those rumors and feel that this person has offended me, so Don't dare to use him!"

Emperor Liu asked Feng Guang so frightened that he didn't know how to respond, so he bowed in fear and said, "I am afraid!"

"Where is Xu Xuan?" Emperor Liu asked directly without embarrassing him.

"Those who serve the sentence of exile are generally arranged to be slaves under various official positions. They work to redeem their sins and receive rations. Nian Xu Xuan is a scholar and can't do heavy work, so he has been herding sheep at the foot of Mouna Mountain for these years!"

"Let Xu Xuan shepherd the sheep, you guys can figure it out! Writing a book is his strength. He can shepherd the sheep, can he?" Emperor Liu shook his head immediately.

Hearing this, Feng Guang hesitated for a while, but seeing that Emperor Liu didn't seem to show any disgust towards Xu Xuan, but cared closely, he said, "There are more than a hundred herdsmen on the other side of Muna Mountain, and the surrounding herdsmen are very interested in Xu Xuan. With some help, the sheepskins can be handed over every year.”

(End of this chapter)