Tanzhou City

The large black land outside the city is full of people working back and forth. The autumn harvest has begun, sickles are flying, and there are bursts of laughter. The people on the black land have not shown such happy smiles for a long time.

Many farmers who have been farming for their entire lives have never been as excited as today. They just feel full of energy. Because this year's harvest only requires a small amount of taxes to be paid to the government, and the rest is theirs.

The black soil in Liaodong produces a lot of grain, and each household has been allocated a lot of new wasteland for reclamation this year. This year is destined to be a good harvest year.

Black soil and white clouds, the song is long and sweet.

After last year's autumn harvest, the government actually only collected a small amount of taxes. However, in order to support the Northern Liang Army in the campaign, many people donated the surplus grain at home to the government. This year is different. Once the autumn harvest is over, everyone's homes will be full of food.

There is a lot of surplus food.

Children can buy more clothes, men can drink more wine, buy more pieces of meat and improve their food.

Among the fields, Yao Qingfeng, the governor of Tanzhou, was patrolling around with four or five subordinate officials, and from time to time he had a hearty chat with the working people.

Chen Yue's figure also appeared at the head of the field. He stopped and looked at it for a while and then shouted loudly: "Prince Yao!"

Yao Qingfeng, who was busy in the field, was startled when he heard the shouting. He looked around and saw Chen Yue waving vigorously at the head of the field, and trotted over quickly.

"My lord, why are you here? Aren't you in Yanzhou?" Yao Qingfeng wiped the sweat from his forehead and asked curiously.

"Haha, Mr. Tong has returned to Tanzhou. I will accompany him back. Yanyun's affairs will be handled by Mr. Xue and General Wang, so there won't be any problems." Chenyue said with a smile.

The governor of Tanzhou was wearing a cloth coat with his sleeves rolled up high on his arms. The trousers on his legs were already stained with mud. There was also a little dust on his face. From time to time, beads of sweat rolled down his cheeks.

There is no demeanor of a third-rank Tanzhou governor.

Chenyue saw Yao Qingfeng's appearance and said with a smile: "Master Yao, you are a very competent official. It seems that I have prepared some more commoners for you. How about a hoe?"

"Hey, I made the prince laugh." Yao Qingfeng scratched his head and said: "Looking at the golden crops all over the mountains and plains, I feel happy, but I feel uncomfortable if I don't come to the fields every day. I haven't seen this kind of prosperity in Liaodong for many years.

The view is great.”

"Haha, okay, leave the matter to the people below. I have something to tell you." Chen Yue casually dusted off the dust on Yao Qingfeng's clothes.

"promise!"

…

On the road next to the field, Chen Yue and Yao Qingfeng were walking side by side, talking and laughing.

"Your Majesty, you suddenly came to see me. Do you have anything to tell me?" Yao Qingfeng asked softly.

"Master Yao is really smart." Chen Yue smiled and said, "There are really some things that require Master Yao to step forward."

"Your Majesty, please speak."

Chenyue put his hands behind his back and looked at the farmers working in the fields and said: "There are two major things being done in Liaodong right now. One is to suppress bandits, and the other is to build the Yunjin Defense Line. These things are all military affairs and are to ensure the peaceful life of the people.

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But what I wish in my heart is not for the people in Liaodong and Beiliang to just live a life of adequate food and clothing. Liaodong has been occupied for decades, and many of the seeds of reading have been killed by the Jin. It is very regrettable.

ah!"

"Your Majesty, do you want the people of Liaodong to start studying?" Yao Qingfeng asked enthusiastically.

"Yes!" Chenyue nodded and said: "Of these children from ordinary people's families, some of them can become great talents. They can't all spend their lives facing the earth with their backs to the sky, right? Only by giving them a chance can they stand out and serve the country.

The day you make a contribution.

The official selection system of our dynasty has always been the coexistence of the imperial examination system and the electoral system. However, as the imperial examination system has been implemented for so many years, it has become more and more false. Most of the important positions in the dynasty are controlled by powerful families, and children from poor families have no hope of getting ahead.

There may be a few great talents who can emerge from the Central Plains and be lucky enough to join the officialdom, but don't even think about it in border areas like Beiliang and Liaodong."

A trace of sadness flashed across Chenyue's face.

Yao Qingfeng lowered his head silently: "Yes, as far as the officialdom of the capital is concerned, the people in the border areas are barbaric people who cannot ascend to the elegant hall, let alone let you sit in a high official position."

"So I think this trend should be changed. Does Mr. Yao have this intention?" Chen Yue smiled slightly.

Yao Qingfeng rubbed his hands and said: "I am not satisfied with what the prince said, I have indeed had this idea in my mind for a long time."

"Oh? Tell me."

"I plan to build an academy in Tanzhou City, so that all the scholars from Liaodong can attend it, study and cultivate their moral integrity, and cultivate their virtues. As for the candidates for teachers, I think Master Shen, myself, and Master Song can all come to the academy to give lectures from time to time.

Moreover, there are many scholars in Liaodong who can take on this task.

Previously, private schools all over Liaodong were uprooted by the Jin people, and now it’s time for Liaodong to regain the scene where the sound of books abounds.”

"Haha, Mr. Yao has spoken to my heart." Chenyue laughed: "This is exactly the purpose of this king coming to you. Who knows the reputation of the Yao family in Liaodong? Everyone in the Liaodong literary world admired Mr. Yao back then.

Sir, I believe that Mr. Yao will be able to recruit talented people and bring back the great literary scene in Liaodong."

A flash of admiration flashed across Yao Qingfeng's face. He had always heard about the reputation of his grandfather Yao Fu. He never bent his back in the face of the Jin Dynasty's butcher's knife. This kind of character has inspired Liaodong students for decades to stand in the cracks.

Hard life.

Chenyue continued: "My king's intention is that both Liaodong and Beiliang can have an academy called Beizhai Academy. The one in Liaodong will be located in Tanzhou, and the one in Beiliang will be located in Liangzhou. The people in the northern border will only need

Anyone who wants to can come to the academy to study.

Those scholars who are studying after completing their studies can, if they wish, stay in Beiliang and Liaodong and serve as officials after passing the assessment. If they want to go to the capital to seek an official position, our Liang local government can also help with their travel expenses, so that our scholars in the north can also

Have a place to live in the capital. If you don’t have the desire to be an official, it would be great to go to the countryside and become a private tutor after completing your studies."

"Beizhai Academy, Beizhai Academy." Yao Qingfeng murmured a few words: "Not bad, not bad, a good name. When my scholars in the north spread their branches in the Central Plains, who else dares to say that about me?

The North is a barren land, haha!”

"I'll leave this matter to Mr. Yao. Mr. Song is in charge of Beiliang, so I feel at ease." Chen Yue said with a smile.

"Haha, Mr. Song used to be the Imperial College's liberator. Mr. Song is much better at doing this job than I am." Yao Qingfeng's eyes were full of excitement.

Chenyue also stretched his waist and looked forward to the future of Changliangdi.

"Tomorrow I will introduce some scholars to the prince. I think the prince will like it." Yao Qingfeng suddenly laughed.

"Huh? It seems that Master Yao has been prepared for a long time." Chen Yue said in surprise.
Chapter completed!