Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

All the ministers were stunned, but no one answered.

After a while, Mr. Zhang from the Ministry of Revenue said tremblingly: "But Your Majesty, when we run a school, the students' families have to pay for it, right? With so many courses, I'm afraid it will cost a lot of money. How can the government afford it?"

"Yes, yes!" Several officials also echoed.

"You idiots!" Chu Ze was furious and slammed the table so hard that the tea cup almost jumped.

All the civil and military officials in the hall were as silent as cicadas, not even daring to make a sound.

Chu Ze snorted coldly, slowly stood up from his seat, paced with his hands behind his hands, and said with a hint of sarcasm in his tone: "What's the matter? Do you really think that this elementary school is exclusively for the scholar-bureaucrat class?"

"I have made it clear that education should be universalized so that all children of the common people can go to school. You are so good, but you still want your children's families to pay for it? Can the children of ordinary people's families still be able to go to school?"

Mr. Zhang knelt down tremblingly and said: "Your Majesty, calm down, I didn't mean to be lowered... It's just that we need silver to run the school. Please make it clear to your Majesty that this money..."

Chu Ze curled his lips disdainfully, waved his hand and interrupted him: "It costs money to run a school? Isn't the money in the government treasury enough to stuff between your teeth? Let me tell you, our primary school must implement compulsory education! Students are not charged for studying. Even if necessary, the government will not hesitate to provide them with subsidies!”

"Huh? Compulsory education?" The officials were stunned. This was the first time they heard this word.

Seeing their confused faces, Chu Ze couldn't help but secretly laugh, but he still said seriously: "Yes, compulsory education. Elementary school tuition is free, and the government pays for everything from students' books, tables and chairs, etc. Students. At most, the family can afford some miscellaneous expenses for pens, ink, paper and inkstones, and if it is really difficult, they can apply for subsidies. In short, the goal is to allow all children to study without worries! "

When Yang Cai heard this, he couldn't help but exclaimed: "Wonderful! This is really a good policy for the country and the people! Your Majesty is wise!"

Li Xing also raised his eyebrows with joy and said: "If this is the case, education can benefit the people, open up their wisdom, and strengthen the foundation of the country!"

Zhao Si remained silent, silently listening to the prince's lecture, but his heart felt as if he had knocked over the five-flavor bottle.

In terms of background, he was lower than the officials present.

When I was a child, my family had a modest background, and I couldn’t even think about studying.

Now when I hear the prince say that all children should be able to go to school, I can't help but feel the circles in my eyes and my nose feel sore.

Chu Ze looked around and said sternly: "Everyone, establishing schools and educating talents may seem like a trivial matter, but in fact it is related to the future of our Ming Dynasty! Only when education is popularized can the national destiny prosper! This king's move is not a whim, but after careful consideration. We must find a long-term solution for the country and the people!”

He paused, his eyes burning, scanning everyone's face.

"After today's meeting, Yang Cai, Li Xing, and Zhao Si, you guys will start preparing for me. All the primary school expenses will be recorded in the government accounts."

"Remember, children from poor families are also the future of the imperial court, no different from children of noble families! If anyone dares to treat them badly, I will be the first one not to spare him!"

"No!" The three of them responded in unison, with high morale.

All the officials looked at each other, but no one dared to raise any objection.

Maybe they were intimidated by the prince's aura, or maybe they didn't want to offend this evil god in public, so everyone kept silent and secretly thought about how to explain to their families when they returned.

In fact, from the perspective of the overall national interests, they still agreed with the prince's words. It's just that after all, it's related to my own interests, so I can't turn around for a while.

Chu Ze did not embarrass them any more, and just gave the order to expel the guests coldly: "My dear friends, you have been tired for a day, please go back and rest first. Without further ado, I will see the detailed plan for the construction of the primary school early tomorrow morning. If anyone delays If you are procrastinating and perfunctory, don’t blame me for being rude!”

All civil and military officials seemed to have been granted amnesty and hurriedly retired.

After they left, Yang came up and whispered: "Your Majesty, your compulsory education will offend those dignitaries even more. Do you want to consider..."

"What are you considering?" Chu Ze interrupted him without thinking: "Is it possible that we can give up the future of the entire country just because we are afraid of offending others? Let me tell you, I am willing to go all out when it comes to education! Who dares to stop me? "Don't blame me for being ruthless with my sword!"

Yang Cai was stunned for a moment, then burst into tears of admiration, and said rightly: "Your Majesty is a wise man! I admire you!"

Chu Ze chuckled lightly and was about to speak when he saw Zhao Si staring at him with an moved face, his eyes still a little red.

"What? Zhao Si, are you... so moved that you are about to cry?" Chu Ze joked.

"No, no!" Zhao Si quickly shook his head and denied, "I am just happy for Fengyang's child."

"Your Majesty, you are really the savior of the common people!" Zhao Si said excitedly: "If you hadn't stood up to all the opinions, how could these children from poor families have benefited from compulsory education? They haven't spent their whole lives like this. I want to It’s hard to turn over!”

Seeing that he was so moved that he wiped away tears, Chu Ze couldn't help laughing and said, "Okay, okay, you're already a very old man, what does he look like?"

"Times must progress. In the future world, everyone should enjoy the right to education, regardless of high or low, rich or poor. This is a matter of course!"

At this time, a middle-aged man wearing an official uniform of the Ministry of Industry walked in hurriedly, holding a blueprint in his hand.

"See you, Your Majesty! I have sent you the track design for the bicycle race. Please take a look at it!" the man said respectfully.

"Oh? Bring it to me and have a look!" Chu Ze became excited and even spoke like a prince without realizing it.

He took over the design drawing and saw that it showed a large-scale circular track, with stands, rest areas and other facilities nearby.

"Well, not bad, this design is very thoughtful." Chu Ze nodded approvingly.

Hu Shangshu was overjoyed and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty is so complimentary. If this track is built, it will definitely become a landmark building that attracts national attention! From now on, Fengyang will have a good place for racing!"

"But..." Chu Ze pondered for a moment and said thoughtfully: "I think it is better to build a decent sports ground instead of building a track. In the future, if Fengyang wants to organize some sports activities, let's start There’s a place for a sports conference or something, right?”

Everyone looked surprised when they heard this.

Yang Cai couldn't help but said: "This... Your Majesty, building a sports ground is a big expense. Can our finances afford it?"

Chu Ze waved his hand nonchalantly and said: "Money is an external possession, and it must be used wisely before it is wasted! Besides, engaging in sports is also a part of the plan to rejuvenate the country. If the children strengthen their bodies, they will be able to protect their families and the country in the future." Also more powerful?" (End of Chapter)