I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 263 He Jin’s new goal
"What does the queen mean by saying that uncle wants to find something meaningful to do?"

Queen Mother He nodded: "Yes, he can't take any time off after all, and he is afraid of doing something wrong again, so he asked this question."

Liu Bian was a little stunned.

He had heard about He Jin's banquet for the people for three days. Seeing that He Jin did not contact the people who would deceive him again, Liu Bian just let it go.

How could Liu Bian not understand that when He Jin asked this, he was designated not to do the dirty work, but how could there be so many good things in the world?
Suddenly he had an idea. Since he didn't want to do dirty work, he should do some tiring work.

Liu Bian thought of what Cai Yong once complained to him, that the abilities of the students recommended by the prefectures and states were uneven, including among the current Imperial College, there were also some who were just trying to make a fool of themselves.

It’s just that the enrollment of Taixue itself contains the element of favor to win over high-ranking officials of 600 dan or more, and these fakers generally come from such backgrounds... Rather than letting them return to their hometowns to bring warmth to the fellow villagers, it is better to keep them in Taixue, anyway. There can still be control under the emperor's feet.

As long as they don't break the law, let it be. What if some dude suddenly wakes up!
But the dandies can be placed there as decorations, while those recommended by the county can be a little more strict.

Liu Bian said to Empress Dowager He: "Since the Zhongping Dynasty, hundreds of wastes have been waiting to be renovated, and many county schools and county schools have been abandoned. I once heard Master Cai of Taichang say that the students recommended to Taixue by the county and state often cheated on them. Generations. Although there are two thousand stones that attach great importance to county learning, it is not a system. "

Queen Mother He leaned against Ping Ji, her face resting on the back of her fisted hands, with a bit of confusion on her face.

She seemed to be a little confused as to why Liu Bian was talking about Taixue with her. She was stunned for a while before she understood: "What Bian'er means is that your uncle can go and rebuild the county school?"

Liu Bian nodded: "I can only think of this for a moment. If uncle succeeds, it will be a great story. It's just that it's too hard work. I don't know if uncle is willing."

When Queen Mother He heard Liu Bian's idea at first, she doubted whether He Jin had the ability. But after hearing Liu Bian's words, she didn't dare to vouch for it, so she just said to ask He Jin.

Liu Bian didn't want to make a decision right away. There had to be a process.

Apart from other things, just where to start, whether to reach the county level or the county level, or even the unrealistic township and village (district) level, and how many people to recruit, we have to carefully consider.

Thanks to the emphasis on culture and education since Guangwu, the prestige of county schools, especially county schools, is still there.

Moreover, the policy preferences of Junxue and Taixue are the same. Students are exempted from corvee taxes and provided with accommodation, and the rest of the food, clothing, pen and ink, etc. must be provided by themselves.

The expenses of county schools mainly include teachers' salaries and the construction and maintenance of school palaces and student dormitories. These are originally included in the reserved taxes for maintaining the county government. Even if more school buildings are built, they can still be squeezed out.

Therefore, as long as the number of students is controlled well and they do not have over 10,000 students like Taixue, it will not cause much economic burden to the local area.

Although doing this may cause problems with the source of life, it is always better to put up the abandoned frame again first.

As for teachers, there is no need to worry. Imperial students who have mastered the two classics are qualified to become county literary officials and teachers, although most of the imperial students will continue to pursue the three and four classics. But it doesn’t matter, policy preferences can be given.

Why are Tai students who are proficient in both classics unwilling to teach in county schools? Ultimately, if there is no future, then give them a future.

When Liu Bian gave these to the Chancellor in advance for him to make suggestions, the county school was the first to be abandoned. First of all, the number of literary officials in the county and state who can be teachers is limited after all. Secondly, those who are qualified and willing to go to county schools will not be too far from the standards of county schools. And the most critical reason is that if a county school only recruits a hundred people Student, the total number of counties and counties in the world is over 10,000.

Ten thousand young and strong men who are exempted from taxes and corvee can reluctantly accept it even though it hurts.

If the number of county schools doubles again... So it is impossible for county schools to imitate Taixue and county schools, but without preferential treatment, how can they compete with private schools?

"In short, my uncle's trip is to revive the once abandoned county school, and the county school must be the same as the imperial school, and it cannot be without poor children." Liu Bian emphasized to He Jin who was eager to try.

The policy of exempting corvee taxes was originally established for the children of poor families, especially county schools that were far inferior to Taixue.

Theoretically, children from rich families have their own homeschooling and other private education as a better place to go, and will not compete with poor children, but in reality... who knows!
"With my uncle's reputation, this matter must not be difficult. For example, the schools in Runan, Yingchuan and other counties have prosperous literature, but it is not uncommon to find things difficult to live up to despite their great reputation. Uncle, please don't be careless. You Bing The two states are located on the border. Due to the Xianbei intrusion, the people are often uneasy and the literary style is not prosperous. I need to pay more attention to the three states of Yi, Jing, Yang and Jiaozhi in the south. They can be put aside for the time being. The war-torn areas in Liangzhou can also be used. Suspended.”

He Jin had a serious face, and he nodded every time Liu Bian said a word.

Liu Bian didn't know how much He Jin understood. He didn't have high expectations for He Jin. Let He Jin travel around the Central Plains, which is currently the most important area, to restore the old system of county schools. At the same time, as an envoy to urge the county and the country to do things, he can also accumulate some reputation for Liu Bian in politics.

But if He Jin can do better, then Liu Bian will naturally be happy to see it happen.

"Uncle, I have only one request for this trip. Let's put aside the academic officials. For this trip, the people around my uncle should not be ministers, 2,000 stones, or governors."

He Jin was stunned when he heard this, and then he hurriedly agreed.

After agreeing, he suddenly realized that there was no useful person around him!

He Jinfu asked again: "Your Majesty, I have not been out of the palace for a long time, and I no longer know where the talented people are. I would like to ask your Majesty to deploy a few people to accompany me."

Liu Bian didn't take it seriously and waved his hand: "Uncle, it's up to you to decide."

He Jin still insisted.

Liu Bian was startled. He had originally planned to ask Jia Xu to send someone to follow He Jin to prevent He Jin from getting too hot-headed at some point. He had no intention of blocking more people.

Seeing He Jin's sincere attitude, Liu Bian thought for a while and said, "Wang Lang of Donghai and Hua Xin of Pingyuan meet my requirements. They are both now ministers. If my uncle can persuade him to go together, I am willing." If you can’t convince me to give up my love, there’s nothing I can do to help you…”

He Jin heard Liu Bian's tone and clearly didn't intend to interfere too much.

Wang Lang is an old official of He Jin.

He studied under the late Taiwei Yang Ci (father of Weiwei Yang Biao). As a student of Taizhou, he became a Langguan in the three departments and became a county magistrate. Later, when Yang Ci passed away, Wang Lang abandoned his official position to mourn for Yang Ci. Why did he enter the army after the mourning was over?

(End of this chapter)