Chapter 186 Li Guojius tendency to fool the people
"Is there only one school like this in Fengzhou?" After walking out of the academy named "Zhihe", Emperor Liu couldn't help but look back and asked Feng Guang.
"Your Majesty, there are few people in Fengzhou, and most of the people are tired of studying. They are focused on food, clothing, and warmth, and are unwilling to send their children to school. When I established this school, I also persuaded and exempted the tuition fees, so that there are more than thirty students of school age.
." Feng Guang explained.
As he spoke, there was some emotion on his face: "Even so, after reaching the age of 10, many people have refused to support studying, preferring students to go home to help farming and animal husbandry. Although I am angry with him, it is not convenient for him to issue administrative orders.
Forcibly..."
"Not to mention the Great Wall, even in the Central Plains, for an ordinary family, a 10-year-old child can take on a lot of housework!" Emperor Liu said softly after hearing his description.
Feng Guang sighed and nodded in response: "I also understand that in Fengzhou, for the people, food, clothing and survival are the most important things, so I can't bear to blame him!"
Listening to the conversation between Emperor Liu and Feng Guang, Li Ye, who was following on the other side, suddenly spoke: "I think it is not a pity for the people of Guizhou to give up their education!"
The moment he opened his mouth, he immediately attracted everyone's attention. Emperor Liu looked at him and chuckled: "Uncle, what's your opinion?"
"Don't dare to talk about high opinions!" Li Ye bowed his hands and said calmly: "As the old saying goes, if you have a solid warehouse, you will know etiquette, and if you have enough food and clothing, you will know honor and disgrace. I think that etiquette, morality, and knowledge are all important to the local border people.
I'm afraid it's not as attractive as a cow or a sheep.
If people don’t have the desire to learn, why force it? The school has been built and the doors are open. If those who have far-sightedness and ask for advice, how can they quench their desire even if they are poor? If they have no ambition, what’s the point of abandoning their studies?”
Having said that, Li Ye glanced at Emperor Liu cautiously. After all, Emperor Liu had always had a very positive attitude when it came to studying.
But seeing his expressionless face, Li Ye could not help but murmur in his heart, but he continued: "On the other hand, the more these common people know, the more they think, and the more confused their hearts become, so it is better not to teach them.
Moreover, most of them are afraid that they will never be able to leave Fengzhou or even leave the villages and towns. As long as they behave as they should and abide by the law, then both the officials and the people will be safe...
"
Those who heard Li Ye's words had different expressions, and they were all surprised by Li Guojiu's words. Emperor Liu also looked at him deeply. Although it was just a view on education, it also reflected Li Guoshu's words.
The political thoughts and governance concepts of the industry are completely viewed from the perspective of the ruling and privileged classes.
"My uncle's words are contrary to the idea that saints teach without distinction!" Emperor Liu had not said anything, but Zhao Kuangyin spoke, obviously disapproving of Li Ye's words.
After hearing this, Li Ye glanced at Zhao Kuangyin and smiled faintly: "It's just high-minded talk! This has never been realized in hundreds of thousands of years!"
"The imperial court promotes learning and teaching and encourages scholarship. It not only benefits the people, but also cultivates talents for the imperial court so that it can select talents in the future!" Zhao Kuangyin said.
Li Ye still responded lightly: "There are enough officials in the Han Dynasty now. Where can we find so many positions to satisfy thousands of scholars? There are only more than a hundred scholars in each subject, so there are so many scholars competing for this number.
There are only a few opportunities, and hope is slim. Rather than this, it is better to let them farm the land and pay taxes with peace of mind..."
At this point, Li Ye glanced at Emperor Liu again and continued: "Your Majesty promotes education and raises scholars for the benefit of the country, but it should also be targeted, and not like the unrealistic 'education without distinction'"
In comparison, teaching students in accordance with their aptitude is more effective in cultivating talents and can also save a lot of costs! Only those who are truly ambitious and capable scholars should be supported by the imperial court..."
"If these old masters in the court heard what my uncle said, there might be a riot!" Listening to the argument between the two in silence, Emperor Liu finally spoke and said to Li Ye.
From Emperor Liu's words and expressions, it was difficult to understand the holy meaning, so Li Ye continued to express his views: "It's just the opinions of corrupt Confucianists! They think they can benefit the world, but in fact, managing the government will cause the government to collapse, and governing the people will lead to chaos...
..."
Noticing Li Ye's contemptuous tone and demeanor, Emperor Liu finally raised his hand to stop him: "Okay!"
"Yes!" Li Ye, who had been paying attention to Emperor Liu's reaction, immediately handed over his hand and said nothing.
As for Emperor Liu, there was no further discussion on this matter. In fact, Li Ye's views were in line with Emperor Liu's ideas to a certain extent, or in other words, they catered to Emperor Liu's ideas. Emperor Liu, of course, hoped that the Han Dynasty would
The common people are all obedient and good people. As they say, they should behave themselves and pay taxes honestly. Apart from that, they should not have other thoughts and ideas...
To put it simply, a group of ignorant people is more convenient for the court to rule.
Of course, Emperor Liu was not that narrow-minded, and he would not introduce any policies to restrict thoughts. In recent years, the relationship between the officials and the people of the Han Dynasty was still very dynamic in all aspects.
From Li Ye's standpoint, he had the right and reason to propose such educational concepts, but Emperor Liu needed to consider more and more comprehensively. The word balance was implemented in his thoughts and actions at all times.
The solidification of classes will gradually form over time, and Emperor Liu has no confidence to stop it. He can only suppress it while he is still alive, and try to maintain a relative fairness for the world.
However, if we implement the education system and formulate learning and teaching policies according to Li Ye's ideas, it will simply accelerate the solidification of classes.
"Which gentleman is there in Zhihe Academy?" Emperor Liu suppressed some thoughts in his mind and deliberately changed the subject and asked Feng Guang.
Feng Guangdao: "I and the officials from the prefecture and government offices also take turns coming to teach during their leisure time!"
"You, the governor, are really hands-on!" Emperor Liu smiled, suddenly thought of something, and asked directly: "If I didn't remember, there is a great scholar in Fengzhou, why not use it?"
"Huh?" Feng Guang was slightly surprised. He didn't react for a moment. After thinking about it, his eyes brightened and he said tentatively: "Your Majesty is referring to Xu Xuan?"
"Who else?" Emperor Liu said calmly.
Facing Emperor Liu's gaze, Feng Guang explained: "Your Majesty, Xu Xuan is a criminal after being convicted of a crime. How can I invite him to serve as an official scholar?"
Looking at Feng Guang, Emperor Liu said in a joking tone: "The exiled person is under your jurisdiction. How to use it is also a local matter. You didn't hear those rumors and feel that this person has offended me, so
Don’t dare to use him!”
Emperor Liu's words made Feng Guang so frightened that he didn't know how to respond. He could only bow and say with fear on his face: "I am scared!"
"Where is Xu Xuan?" Emperor Liu did not embarrass him and asked directly.
"Those serving the sentence of exile are generally arranged to work as slaves under various officials, working to atone for their sins and receive food rations. I think Xu Xuan is a scholar and cannot do heavy work, so he has been herding sheep at the foot of Muna Mountain these years!"
"Let Xu Xuan herd sheep, you can't imagine it! Writing books is his strong point. He can herd sheep, can he?" Emperor Liu suddenly shook his head.
Hearing this, Feng Guang hesitated for a moment, but seeing that Emperor Liu did not seem to show any disgust towards Xu Xuan, but instead cared closely about him, he said: "There are more than a hundred households of herdsmen on the side of Mou Na Mountain, and the surrounding herdsmen treat Xu Xuan very much." It helps, and I can turn in the sheepskin in full every year..."