Zhu Di went to Lan Yu to discuss a plan to release Xin Min and eliminate the creditors... At this time, everyone in Peiping was focusing on the Peking University Hall.
Zhang Ximeng's residence is not far from Peking University. Standing in the courtyard, he can see this magnificent building. It is bold, majestic and solemn, and the atmosphere of a famous university in the world is undoubtedly revealed.
Although there is no official enrollment yet, people pass by here every day, pointing and showing joy.
Many parents will take their children and pass in front of the school, then point inside and tell their children that it is the best school in the Ming Dynasty. When they grow up, they must work hard to get in, and from then on they will honor their ancestors and change their family.
In addition, there are many young people from the countryside who come to Peking with dreams in mind and prepare to take the exam. As long as they pass, they can become a member of this top university.
Read and study, work hard to make progress, and change your destiny.
For a teacher, this is also the greatest happiness. When a person occupies a high position and is in generals and generals, this kind of success is ultimately his own.
Only by promoting success and allowing more people to experience it can the sense of accomplishment be doubled, super doubled.
Zhang Ximeng patiently organized the teaching materials and handouts, carefully considering every detail. He knew that the foundation of the students in Peking was even worse, far inferior to that of Jimin School. He had to devote more energy to ensure that everyone could understand and understand.
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Time passed day by day, and the preliminary admission results of Peking University Hall came out.
The first batch, a total of more than 1,300 people, was lucky enough to enter the school.
These people can be called the cream of the tens of thousands of scholars in Peiping!
In Shanhaiguan, gongs and drums were loud, firecrackers were blasting, colorful flags were fluttering, and there were huge crowds of people.
A total of twenty-three students passed the examination and were able to enter the Peking University Hall, and among them was Hu Dahai's second grandson.
Yes, Lao Hu already has three grandsons, but among the three grandsons, the third is still young, but the eldest is much more straightforward. Unfortunately, he failed in this exam.
Even if he is the eldest grandson of the Duke of Yue, he will not be able to do it if he is not qualified.
Lao Hu didn't have a seizure after all. He just called his eldest grandson and followed him out. They arrived outside Shanhaiguan. All the candidates who passed the examination had to go to Peiping.
Hu Dahai brought over a maroon horse. This was his mount, and it was also a BMW gifted by Zhu Yuanzhang.
Lao Hu led the horse, passed in front of the eldest grandson, and stopped in front of the second grandson.
"I won't blame you if you didn't do well in the exam. But your second brother did well in the exam and gave me face. He earned this respect by himself. Don't be jealous! If you have the ability, you can earn it back next time!"
After speaking, Lao Hu grabbed the second grandson’s arm and shouted, “Get on the horse!”
The boy stepped on the stirrup subconsciously and exerted all his strength, but his calf was short, so he was still a little short. At this moment, Hu Dahai pushed his butt hard, and the boy got on the horse smoothly.
He looked around again and suddenly became a lot taller, his face flushed with excitement.
At the same time, the other twenty-two students also got on the war horses.
The people who helped them lead their horses and buckle them were, without exception, all generals from Shanhaiguan, and at the lowest they were officials of a thousand households.
The people next to him were shocked, but also looked envious.
It’s so embarrassing!
Lao Hu looked at these children, with uncontrollable excitement on his face.
"After the liberation of Yanyun, this place was still desolate. Over the years, we built piers and fortresses to resist the Mongolian invasion. We also cultivated fields, dried salt, and built schools! We guys never stopped and never rested! Now!
Our children passed the examination and entered the Peking University. The children in the military also went to study!"
Hu Dahai couldn't help but waved his fist, "From now on, the young men in the army can also be knowledgeable and enter the court as officials, ministers, and prime ministers!"
Lao Hu shouted excitedly: "What Xianggong Zhang promised back then has been accomplished! He is now in Peiping, waiting to help teach our younger generations! The warriors have lived up to the Ming Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty has not failed us! So many years of hard work have been worth it.
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Having said this, Hu Dahai couldn't help but burst into tears in his eyes, and stared back again and again, until they finally flowed down.
This iron-clad man cried!
When the land of Yanyun was restored, the meritorious officials were greatly rewarded.
So many people just want to have a wife and have a good time. Only Hu Dahai and some people stayed. As Old Hu said, they have hoes in one hand and swords in the other, and occasionally pick up shovels and saws.
Fighting, building cities, farming... never rested for a moment.
The land beneath their feet was soaked with their blood and sweat.
In order to cut down trees, build the Great Wall, and fight bravely against the Mongolian tribes, just outside Shanhaiguan alone, 756 soldiers have been buried here over the years.
Their graveyards can be clearly seen on the Shanhaiguan city wall.
Every year during the Qingming Festival and Winter Solstice, special people go there to offer sacrifices. Ordinary people also come in an endless stream.
Everyone has never forgotten them, and among the students who passed the exam this time, three of them had fathers who died as soldiers.
Relying on the care of their uncles in the army, they grew up smoothly, became literate, and performed well until they passed the examination and became members of Peking University.
At this moment, they were also sitting on horseback, being led by the military generals. With their majestic weapons, they set off from Shanhaiguan and embarked on the road to Peiping.
The same scene also happened in Xifengkou, Gubeikou, Juyongguan, Zijingguan... and many other Guancheng villages and towns.
This time, nearly 500 military students passed the examination, more than one-third of the number admitted.
It is no exaggeration to say that this Peiping University Hall is prepared for military students.
It's not to appease anyone, but it's what they deserve.
These soldiers took back the land of Yanyun that had been lost for hundreds of years.
He worked tirelessly and sacrificed his life to defend the border.
To be honest, the Ming Dynasty in history did owe some things to these soldiers.
There are millions of military households in the important town on the nine sides. They don't want a stone of food or a tael of silver from the imperial court. They have gone forward and succeeded for generations, relying on their flesh and blood to protect the beautiful mountains and rivers of the Central Plains.
What did the children of military households gain?
Taxes that are twice as heavy as those of ordinary households, constant life and death threats, unchangeable fate from life to life, and the tragic situation of being enslaved by generals and reduced to slaves... Even after the abolition of the Kaizhong Law, even the food supply was out of control.
The problem caused many military households to flee.
In the end, the military household system simply collapsed, and troops had to be recruited to guard the border.
This is what happened historically.
When Zhang Ximeng has the power to formulate rules, the burden on military households is greatly reduced, tax exemptions and taxes are exempted, land reclamation is encouraged, and land caps can be relaxed.
Set up schools, allow military children to enroll, reduce tuition fees, provide teaching materials... Of course, this is just reading and literacy. If there is no further opportunity, we still have to guard the Great Wall and learn a few more words and a few less words.
There seems to be no difference.
But at this moment, Peking University Hall suddenly appeared.
Zhu Di clamored to build the best school in the world. In addition to being very happy about his achievements, he also wanted to get Zhang Shuning to be the mountain chief in the future.
But he didn't expect that his rough idea would be so attractive to these military men.
Their descendants have a path for advancement, can attend the best schools, and become top talents.
After they finish their studies, they take the imperial examinations, become officials in the court, enter other industries, and become leaders in them.
All in all, the children have a bright future.
As a parent, you have to put in the most hard work, but it is worth it.
In other words, these soldiers are not afraid of hard work, but what they are afraid of is that no one knows and what they are afraid of is being ignored.
A school and a glorious future completely warmed the hearts of the soldiers.
"Study hard! Be loyal to Your Majesty and serve the Ming Dynasty!"
The soldiers gave instructions and accompanied the students all the way into Peiping and arrived in front of the school.
Not only Hu Dahai, but also Zhu Wenzheng, Li Wenzhong, and even Guan Duo all came.
What's even more surprising is that even Zhang Dingbian came, and beside him, there were two children who also came to study.
Facing the hesitant looks of everyone, Lao Zhang became anxious, "What? You are allowed to come to study, but my son is not allowed to come to study to improve his abilities?"
After all, it was Guan Duo who was familiar with the situation. He said in a deep voice: "These two children are probably born to Korean women, right?"
Zhang Dingbian sneered, "What happened to the Goryeo women? It is the Goryeo women who should be educated so that they can become people of the Ming Dynasty. And I remind you, don't bully my two children, otherwise I will follow you
It’s not over!”
Hu Dahai hurriedly said: "It's a great day, what's the fuss about! Once you enter the school, you will rely more on your ability. Whoever is smarter, more diligent, and who learns better will get ahead. This is the rule of our Ming Dynasty!"
Zhu Wenzheng nodded, "Yes, that's very good. My son is here too!"
Zhang Dingbian glanced at him and said, "I remembered, you are His Majesty's nephew, right? Do you have a title?"
"Yes! Duke!"
"Then, why don't you let your child inherit the title?" Zhang Dingbian asked doubtfully.
Zhu Wenzheng laughed and said, "I earned this title. He is more capable than me, so he can earn a title by himself! If you don't have the ability, you won't get anywhere if you rely on the kindness of your fathers!"
Zhang Dingbian was stunned, and murmured for a while: "He is indeed a good man who defends Shaanzhou! I, Old Zhang, are convinced!"
Several people looked at each other and showed happy smiles.
At least the Ming Dynasty's soldiers and military ethics have not changed much over the years!
At this moment, the school door opened, and Zhang Ximeng walked out in the middle, followed by Chu Qi and Zhu Di, followed by Huang Zicheng, Fang Xiaoru and others.
"Congratulations, everyone, for passing the assessment and becoming a member of Peking University."
As Zhang Ximeng spoke, he turned around and looked at the golden plaque of the school, which was signed by Zhu Yuanzhang.
Yes, this is the first top university where Lao Zhu inscribed its name. Both of those were written by Zhang Ximeng.
But after entering the school gate, there were two words on a stone one foot to eight feet high: "people's foundation"!
Good thing, Zhu Yuanzhang’s school name and Zhang Ximeng’s ideas are actually stitched together.
Needless to say, this was also Zhu Di's evil idea.
"Classmates, the success of this school is due to King Yan Zhu Di. I suggest that you all thank King Yan first." Zhang Ximeng's words stunned Zhu Di.
Why does it still have to do with me?
While he was talking, more than a thousand students all bowed deeply to Zhu Di.
Zhu Di's throat surged with excitement, and a strong sense of accomplishment filled his heart.
He blurted out, "As long as I, Zhu Di, are here, I will cover all the school expenses!"