Go back to the past and be a schoolboy

Chapter 144 Grassroots Education
At the end of August 1917, Cai Yuanpei officially bid farewell to Cheng Nuo and his party, and set off from Shanghai one step ahead, and embarked on the road back to Beijing.

Looking at the steaming ship going away, Wan Laiming kept waving his hands.

"Cai Gong, have a good trip!"

Cheng Nuo, who was also waving, joked, "Xiao Wan, I didn't see you so enthusiastic when Mr. Cai was here. You usually hide away when you meet him. Why are you suddenly so reluctant when you are about to part? You."

Jiang Jiangzuo smiled and said: "Yes, I remember one time when we were chatting with Mr. Cai and called you in to listen in. You were so uncomfortable that you ran away because you were in a hurry to urinate, and you wouldn't call me any more. Come in."

"Is there, why don't I remember." The waving hand was stagnant, and Wan Laiming took the opportunity to retract and stroke the back of his head, and said forcefully: "That's not the same thing, I think Mr. Cai is going to leave, If I don't come out to give it away, it's really outrageous, to use the word Brother Cheng often says, my character is called restrained."

Cheng Nuo rubbed Wan Laiming's head, and said with a smile: "You are not humble. Seeing how reluctant you are, after returning to Beijing with us, I will personally take you to Peking University to sit in and ensure that there will be Cai Gong's lectures every day. How about a full stomach?"

Wan Laiming begged for mercy: "Don't worry, Brother Cheng, I was just saying it, and I can't take it seriously. I barely graduated from middle school. Asking me to go to Peking University to audit is worse than killing me. I'm afraid it's like listening to heaven. When the time comes Scratching your ears and cheeks in class are the ones who lost you."

Cheng Nuo deliberately put on a serious face: "What's wrong with the middle school education, as long as you persist in studying, you can get a bachelor's degree or even a master's degree one day in the future, and you are not in the same track as them, so you don't have to be so arrogant.

But having said that, has there been any new progress in the animation work recently? Although it is a stocking for you, I can't let the standard fall. "

Hearing Cheng Nuo's opinion, Tao Xingzhi was thoughtful, and continued to ask: "Then according to Dean Cheng, if you want to revitalize the countryside right now, what should you do?"

Cheng Nuo nodded: "The flood ravaged millions of compatriots, and countless families were torn apart. I believe that when the flood subsides, there will be a large number of children who have lost their loved ones and are alone. So I want to take this opportunity to transfer the remaining The funds raised are used to set up schools to take care of these children.

Facing the other party's fiery eyes, Cheng Nuo asked: "I don't know what stage Mr. Tao is in the preparations now, let's see if our Academy of Sciences can help. Make some noise."

At this time, Wan Laiming quickly interjected: "Yes, Dean Cheng, I can attest that Teacher Tao often tells us about this, and Teacher Tao also wrote a couplet and hung it in his office. Come with a heart, go without a blade of grass'."

Cheng Nuo didn't know why, so he smiled and said, "Hi, it's such a big science academy. In addition to the branch that is being built in Shanghai, there is also a large mansion in Beijing, which is also building a new house. With our current number of people, we will add it after the number." Even a zero can't be filled."

Tao Xingzhi smiled and said: "Someone once said that the reason why the development of rural areas today is in trouble is because of the four major problems of 'foolishness, poverty, weakness, and selfishness' of Chinese farmers.
Among them, "stupid" means lack of knowledge; "poverty" means lack of economy; "weak" means weak and sick; "

Mr. Tao, who was in high spirits, suddenly chuckled, and took a sip of tea in embarrassment: "It's just a social survey at the moment, and it's in the early stage of preparation. As for the real practice, I'm not afraid of your joke, Dean Cheng. Apart from lack of money, people, In addition to the lack of things, there is also a lack of land.”

No matter what Cheng Nuo asked along the way, Wan Laiming refused to say anything, and instead quietly repeated Cheng Nuo's words, making him laugh and helpless.

Feeling that sitting on the stool was not enough to talk about, Tao Xingzhi simply stood up, clenched his fists and his face was full of longing for the future: "If education is fully connected with banks, usury can be overthrown; if education is fully connected with scientific institutions, it will be overturned." Superstition can be broken; education and health agencies can be fully connected to prevent diseases...

Cheng Nuo said seriously, "Mr. Tao, do you know about the recent floods in the Zhili area?"

Still thinking in my heart, I will definitely "torture" Wan Laiming when I go back, to see if there is anything valuable in him, waiting to be developed, nepotism is much more convenient than doing door-to-door recruiting, and it would be really hard not to use it is a waste.

If there is a good rural school that knows all kinds of scientific agriculture such as seed selection, fertilizer adjustment, and pest prevention, and serves as a central institution, there will be a base for agricultural extension. Therefore, the first education and agriculture work hand in hand. "

Cheng Nuo took a deep breath when he heard it. The question of whether to come up was so explosive. How should he answer? After thinking about it for a while, Cheng Nuo said slowly:

Just chatting like this, Cheng Nuo and the others left from the pier after the ship Cai Yuanpei was on completely disappeared on the horizon.

At the same time, all parts of Zhili are waiting to be rebuilt, and this opportunity can be used to carry out the rural reform envisioned by Mr. Tao, in terms of politics, education, economy, etc., to truly achieve the "integration of teaching and learning"! "

When they came to a certain alley in Shanghai, the rickshaw had just stopped, and before Cheng Nuo had finished paying, he heard Wan Laiming shouting towards the inside.

Rao already had similar plans in his heart, but Tao Xingzhi was still agitated when he heard Cheng Nuo's confession, he couldn't stand still, he sat down on the stool with support: "Let me take it easy, let me think about it. "

Tao Xingzhi was not shocked by this sentence at all, and became more interested: "I often tell students that we should always think about the pain of farmers and the happiness they want. Only with a cultural heart can we serve the peasants and take on the new mission of transforming rural life."

Wan Laiming patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, Brother Cheng. Recently, I have been learning from traditional drama and shadow puppetry, and I have already made a small amount of money. When I think the technique is good, I can contact you and start the research on animation technology."

After a series of combined punches, Tao Xingzhi, whose Dao heart had already been shaken, couldn't hold back at all, and finally waved his hands again and again: "Enough, enough, Dean Cheng, please spare me, if there are more, I will be really happy!" I can't take it anymore."

Whether it is literacy, training rural farmer professors, or establishing village doctors and adult night schools, I have unreserved support.By the way, there is also a medical school under our Academy of Sciences, who is also very interested in rural medical care..."

After all, he pointed to the wall, where the calligraphy and painting happened to be hung, which happened to be a true portrayal of Mr. Tao Xingzhi's life.

Tao Xingzhi's eyes brightened: "That is to say, Dean Cheng also supports education in rural areas, and uses education to support rural construction?"

Cheng Nuo smiled and said: "In addition to supporting the establishment of schools, on behalf of the Academy of Sciences, I will also give the highest level of support in natural sciences. In the future, seeds, agricultural machinery, chemical fertilizers and pesticides will be piloted under Mr. It is the first village in the country.

Cheng Nuo instantly understood that Mr. Tao Xingzhi's idea was still in the theoretical stage, waiting for someone to support him.

"Secret it first, I'll lead you there later, and you'll know when you see someone." Wan Laiming deliberately pretended not to reveal the mystery, and waved to the rickshaw master on the street: "Master, this While taking a taxi, the two of us are waiting to use the car."

"In my opinion, although there are certain merits, in general, it is a bit extreme. Under this general environment, the development of the city itself is not easy, and it is not reasonable to use the rural areas to preach. Very suitable."

Seeing that there were only the two of them left around, Wan Laiming suddenly asked mysteriously, "Brother Cheng, is our academy still recruiting?"

Cheng Nuo said happily: "Very well, just follow this step. You can practice the technique first, and then you can practice other comrades of the Academy of Sciences and study animation production techniques, but don't forget what I ask of you, that is, even if you change a thousand times Don't forget to carry forward our traditional Chinese culture."

On the way, Jiang Jiangzuo, the person in charge, separated from them and went to the wharf warehouse because he continued to distribute supplies to the disaster-stricken area in Tianjin.

Thinking of this, Cheng Nuo couldn't help asking curiously, "How does Mr. Tao practice this purpose?"

Cheng Nuo shook his head and said, "It's the education of both sides, and the learning of both sides. We should understand the living conditions and interests of farmers, and focus on issues that are of vital interest to the people. Everyone will shout the slogan of education, regardless of actual needs. Nothing but falsehoods will only push the distance between us and manpower further and further.”

There was only a creak, and the door was opened, and a gentle man with short hair came out. It was Wan Laiming's middle school teacher, Mr. Tao Xingzhi.

Cheng Nuo stopped, looked at the other party and said with a smile: "Which one of you actually made our Comrade Wan so worried? I don't think he is an ordinary person?"

Jiang Jiangzuo said good things for this little brother: "Professor Cheng, I think Xiaowan has been busy recently, and he has drawn a lot of drafts. Last time I went to his room to pick up things, the walls were full of them. It is a stick figure, but it can already draw the spirit of the characters."

But this happened to be in line with Cheng Nuo's vision, so he took a sip of tea.

After saying this, Mr. Tao Xingzhi turned his head abruptly, looked at Cheng Nuo and said, "The farmer's skill, scientific mind, and spirit of transforming society will definitely make a big difference in the appearance of this village." Same!"

After chatting for a while, Tao Xingzhi said cheerfully, "Dean Cheng, I heard some people say that in addition to your deep academic knowledge, you also have a lot of research on the future development of rural areas. I am also very interested, and I want to ask you some questions, is it convenient?"

After thinking for a while, Tao Xingzhi replied: "I heard that this year's floods were fierce, the pressure was too great, and the measures to prevent floods were not in place. As a result, Tianjin was overwhelmed and the flood control system collapsed."

All in all, all in all, rural schools are the only possible center for transforming rural life in China today. "

Seeing the two of them, Tao Xingzhi first patted Wan Laiming on the shoulder to express his gratitude, then walked up to Cheng Nuo, cupped his hands and said politely: "My humble Tao Xingzhi, I am very glad to see Dean Cheng, welcome to Cheng Nuo." Let’s talk about the humble house.”

Wan Laiming patted his chest and let out a long sigh of relief: "That's good, that's good. I just told people that it's good. I'm afraid our Academy of Sciences is full of staff and won't continue to expand."

"Teacher Tao, I invited our Dean Cheng here, and you are the only one missing."

"I just have some short-term views on the countryside. It's okay to ask for advice. At most, it's just to discuss with each other." In front of the originator of rural education, Cheng Nuo didn't dare to make a fool of himself at all: "Mr. Know everything without saying nothing.”

Cheng Nuo pondered for a moment, then smiled and said: "Confucianism advocates 'the people are the foundation of the country, and the foundation of the country is peaceful', and Western Christianity also has the spirit of fraternity, so my idea is to go deep into the people, live with farmers, learn from farmers, and learn from them. From the beginning, use what they have to transform.

Tao Xingzhi said with great fighting spirit: "The reason why China's rural education is ineffective is because education and agriculture are separate and independent. Education without agriculture will become empty education, profit-sharing education, and consumption of money. Education. Without education, agriculture loses the medium of promotion.

Hearing the introduction from the visitor, Cheng Nuo was shocked at the time. He didn't expect Wan Laiming to have such a relationship with Tao Xingzhi. When he bowed his hands in return and walked into the house, he couldn't help being on top of the two of them. I looked back and forth a few more times.

It is not a decorative display, but a demonstration model; it is not a piecemeal, but a whole system; After the macro policy, specific issues are analyzed in detail. "

Hearing this, Cheng Nuo smiled in relief. With this comrade joining, he could really feel at ease in this regard, be truly impartial, and always think about the interests of the majority of people at the grassroots level.

If this is the case, the scientific research results of the Academy of Sciences can truly fall on the farmers.

"Mr. Tao, welcome to the family of the Academy of Sciences!"

With Tao Xingzhi's participation, Cheng Nuo's trip to Shanghai was completely completed, and he lived up to his expectations when he came to Shanghai.

(End of this chapter)