One kick to the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 375 The Idea of ​​the Academy

Hearing Xi Zhicai talk about this matter, Qin Yi's expression also became serious.After thinking for a while, he said, "Sir, I have one more thing I want to discuss with you. Since Cai Zhonglang has come to Zhangzi County, I want to set up an academy in Zhangzi County, with Cai Zhonglang serving as the sacrificial wine. What do you think?"

"Run an academy?" Xi Zhicai blinked his eyes several times in a row, obviously not following Qin Yi's jumping thinking.

"My idea is to use Cai Zhonglang's reputation to turn Zhangzi County into a sacred place of humanity like Yingchuan. In this way, scholars from all over the world will definitely be attracted to Zhangzi County. We can also select more talents from them. Besides, scholars Most of them are rich masters. When they come to Zhangzi County, they will inevitably bring some followers and family members. The food, clothing, housing and transportation of these people are also a large expenditure. In this way, the population of Zhangzi County can be increased and prosperity can also be achieved. economy."

Xi Zhicai's eyes lit up: "This is a good idea that kills multiple birds with one stone." As soon as he said that, he frowned again: "However, with the current financial and material resources of Changzi County, can it support the newly increased population? Having said that, scholars are pampered people, they don't know how to work!"

"Don't worry, sir." Qin Yi said confidently, "With the current material resources of Changzi County, it is true that it cannot support too many people. But, sir, don't forget that I am a big man and there are countless merchants. Merchants have always been profit-seeking They will go wherever there is money to be made. Even if they are in troubled times and risk their lives, they will not hesitate. As long as there are more people in Changzi County who are willing to spend money, merchants will naturally come for profit .Merchants come and need to consume, which will drive more merchants from all walks of life. This is a virtuous circle.”

"Businessmen have such great effects?" Xi Zhicai was somewhat skeptical of Qin Yi's remarks.

Qin Yi thought in his heart: Another era gap.In this era, business was not prosperous, and people generally despised businessmen, and did not recognize the importance of businessmen to social development.For example, in later generations, trade has become globalized. In many places, even if there are no special products such as agriculture and industry, they can still support a large number of people through commerce and trade, and they are richer than those places that rely solely on agriculture and industry.

"Sir, have you forgotten how Guan Zi governed Qi during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty?" Qin Yi asked Xi Zhicai with a smile.

"Guanzi?" Xi Zhicai's eyes lit up, "Yes, during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, Guan Zhong relied on developing commerce to revitalize Qi State, thus making Qi State one of the five hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period."

"With the successful experience of the sages before us, why should we worry?" Qin Yi said, "Besides, even if an academy is built, the population of Changzi County will not skyrocket all at once. There is always a process. Even if things go against our expectations, we We can also adjust the strategy in time. If it doesn't work, the worst possible outcome is to close the academy. But if it succeeds, it will be more effective with half the effort for the development of Changzi County and even Shangdang County as a whole."

"My lord is far-sighted and far-sighted, so I can't do anything better than that!" Xi Zhicai was convinced by Qin Yi.Then he said: "It's just that there are a lot of things involved in setting up an academy. The first of them is to have buildings, books, and people to teach. These things cannot be accomplished overnight!"

Qin Yi smiled and said: "I've been thinking about this for the past few days. I already have a general idea. Before, when I occupied Changzi County, I used to send Qiu Xi, Qiu Rui and other officials who opposed me and All the property of the squire was confiscated. Those properties are still in the name of the government and have not been sold. Qiu Xi has a large house, which is used as a college. Qiu Rui's house may as well be Cai Zhonglang. Those houses that we have bought can be sold to those who come to Zhangzi County to study and businessmen in the future. In this way, we will have another big income."

"It turns out that the lord has a secret plan." Xi Zhicai's eyes lit up, and then he said: "Then how should the teacher solve it? Cai Zhonglang alone can't teach too many students. There are also books..."

Qin Yi said: "With Cai Zhonglang sitting in the town, it shouldn't be difficult to recruit people to teach. We will provide generous benefits and plant plane trees. Are we afraid that there will be no phoenix to inhabit? As for books... hehe, Cai Zhonglang brought five big Che's books come to Changzi County."

When Xi Zhicai heard this, he stood up suddenly and walked out.

"Sir, you are..." Qin Yi was startled.

Xi Zhicai stopped at once, turned around and said to Qin Yi: "Master, take me to pay a visit to Cai Zhonglang. Since the old man has come to Changzi County, wouldn't it be impolite if I don't want to pay a visit?"

Qin Yi guessed Xi Zhicai's intention at once, and said, "Sir, are you going for Cai Zhonglang's books?"

Xi Zhicai smiled awkwardly: "Cai Zhonglang wants to pay a visit, and he also needs to read books. In addition, my lord, let me discuss with Cai Zhonglang about setting up an academy. I can't wait to see the grand occasion where scholars from all over the world gather in the eldest son county."

"Hahaha, sir is indeed a scholar, I'm really impatient!" Qin Yi laughed and stood up, and followed Xi Zhi out of the second class.

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It was only after Qin Yi and Xi Zhi came to the guest room in the backyard that they met Cai Yong and Cai Yan.

Qin Yi found that the eyes of both men were red and swollen, and they were obviously crying.It has been almost ten months since the father and daughter separated last year.It is inevitable to shed tears when we meet again after a long absence.

Qin Yi introduced Cai Yong and Xi Zhicai, and Xi Zhicai met Cai Yong as a disciple.Cai Yan knew Xi Zhicai, and she and Xi Zhicai exchanged a few words, then took the maid named Xiao He out of the room and went out to make tea.

After Qin Yi and Xi Zhicai sat down, Qin Yi said to Cai Yong: "Cai Zhonglang, please speak frankly. Just now, I talked to Mr. Xi about Zhonglang's future life in Changzi County. Qin wants to find something for you." Things to do.”

When Cai Yong heard this, he smiled wryly and said, "Tian Yu, although I plan to live in Changzi County for a long time, I don't want to continue to be an official. My current wish is to complete the history of Han as soon as possible."

Qin Yi said: "You have always misunderstood. Qin did not intend to let you be an official, but wanted you to be a scholar. Moreover, this matter has no conflict with your history."

"Study? How to do it?" Cai Yong suddenly became interested.

"Qin plans to set up an academy in the eldest son county, so that you can pass on the classics and teach lessons, and recruit students. I don't know what you want?"

"Running a college?!" Cai Yong was stunned for a moment.

Qin Yi was afraid that Cai Yong would not agree, so he continued: "Back then, Confucius had 72 sages and three thousand disciples. Your knowledge is not inferior to that of Confucius. Don't you want to be like Confucius and create a great literary event?"

"Cai Zhonglang, back then you engraved the Xiping Stone Classics and established them in Luoyang Taixue, attracting scholars from all over the world to Luoyang to copy the scriptures. Now, if you can open an academy in Changzi County, it will be even more meritorious than the inscription of the Book of Songs back then!" Xi Zhi Cai also joined the ranks of lobbying Cai Yong.

What Xi Zhicai said is an old story.During the Xiping period, Cai Yong presided over the engraving of seven classic books of Confucianism on the stone tablet according to the order of Emperor Ling.It took eight years to complete, and a total of 46 steles were engraved and placed in the Taixue compound outside Kaiyang Gate in Luoyang City.

When Cai Yong heard this, he said: "What Tian Yu and Xijun Cheng said is very true. Running an academy to teach scriptures and careers is a grand event for the benefit of the world. The old man is willing to be sent by Tian Yu."

Qin Yi was overjoyed when he heard the words: "That's great, I knew you would definitely agree to this matter."

Afterwards, the three of them discussed in detail the affairs of running the academy.

After a while, Cai Yan took Xiaohe to make tea, and went into the room to pour tea for Qin Yi, Xi Zhicai, and Cai Yong.But the three of them were so fascinated by the discussion that they didn't seem to notice Cai Yan's actions.

When Cai Yan heard what the three of them were discussing, she was immediately attracted.She quietly sat aside and listened to the three people discussing eagerly.

Qin Yi had been thinking about running the academy for a long time, and he stated some ideas, eloquently.Qin Yi narrated some rules, regulations and methods from later generations of schools, which not only amazed Cai Yong and Xi Zhicai, but also made Cai Yan's eyes full of little stars.

Cai Yan's previous understanding of Qin Yi was limited to Qin Yi's performance on the battlefield.Later, when she came to Zhangzi County, she also learned about Qin Yi's deeds of punishing powerful people, fighting against snow and disaster relief, issuing orders to recruit talents, and implementing official tenancy, etc. She also became more and more appreciative of Qin Yi.Now, after hearing some of Qin Yi's ideas on running the academy, Cai Yan realized that Qin Yi's talent is still such a good performance in teaching knowledge.Many of his ideas are unheard of, but they are all extremely feasible and effective means.

Unknowingly, Cai Yan had grown to admire Qin Yi.

(End of this chapter)