Chapter 257: Enlightening the Wisdom of the People
"Is it you? You did such a stupid thing. Books are such precious things, but they are sold at low prices. These people don't know a single Chinese character. What's the use of buying them home? Are they used to prop the legs of a table or to cook a pot?"
Hearing that it was Shen Yanqing's order, the anger in Mr. Wei's chest found an outlet. He could buy a copy for five hundred coins. Isn't this nonsense?
"My teacher knows that you want to develop education, but the books you spent so much money on must be sold to people who need them. Books are precious and we cannot allow such waste..."
“How do teachers know they don’t need it?”
After hearing what Wei Laoxun said, Shen Yanqing not only did not admit his mistake, but also refuted him.
"Teachers also know that students should develop education in Zhenjiang Prefecture, but this education should not be targeted at specific groups of people, not just children of the right age. Everyone in Zhenjiang Prefecture has the right to receive education. Students dare not talk about building academies or opening bookstores. It can produce a few top scholars, but it can also make people literate and sensible."
"The reason why the country is not prosperous is that the people are not enlightened. Students believe that if the country wants to be strong and prosperous, it must popularize education for all. Everyone can afford to read and everyone is the pillar of the country. This is the purpose of student development education. Where!”
good!
Shen Yanqing's words made Jiang Miao's blood boil, and she wanted to applaud him in public. He was worthy of being a male protagonist, not only was he eloquent, but he also had broad and far-reaching ambitions.
"Pop!"
Before Jiang Miao could react, applause sounded from all directions.
The people don't understand any big principles, but they know that because of Shen Yanqing, their lives are rich and they can now afford to go to school and study. He is a good official who really cares for the people.
Some people looked at the books in their hands, which they originally wanted to buy for their children, but now they were hesitantly wondering if they themselves could learn it, and like Master Shen said, they could study wisely and become the pillars of the country.
"Ziyan has a broad vision and great ambitions. He is not as good as you as a teacher..."
Mr. Wei's face was stunned. The belief he had always had in his heart was shattered and reshaped. Perhaps it was true as Shen Yanqing said, there should be no hierarchy or threshold for reading. Anyone who wants to read should be given a chance.
"But by selling books at such a low price, are you eager for quick success? No matter how much money you have, you will not squander it like this."
Mr. Wei was still worried about the price of a book of 500 taels. He felt that his students were stupid. If a book bought for 10 taels of silver was sold for 500 taels, he would have to subsidize more than 90 taels of it. Looking at the city With the people looting like crazy, he would lose thousands of taels right now. How could he burn money like this?
"Pfft!"
Facing Mr. Wei's accusation, Jiang Miao couldn't help but laugh out loud, so as to avoid Shen Yanqing from being scolded any more, she quickly explained.
"Mr. Wei doesn't know something. The cost of these books is not high. You can earn dozens of yuan a book of 500 yuan. There is no such thing as losing money."
Jiang Miao whispered to Mr. Wei and Mr. Wei was dubious, "Really?"
"Ms. sir, let's take Mr. Wei and Uncle Lu to the printing factory to have a look?"
Hearing is believing, seeing is believing. Once he saw the printing process, he was convinced. Shen Yanqing also had this idea, and they walked to the printing factory.
Mr. Wei's doubts disappeared after seeing the printing process. In the spacious room, workers were busy in an orderly manner. A piece of white paper was spread on the typesetting board, which was uncovered to dry before another person Bind it into a volume and make a photocopy of the book.
Mr. Wei had seen printing before, but he had never seen movable type. He and Lu Yuanshan were surprised and gradually became amazed.
"I didn't expect that there is such a printing method. The wooden blocks are flexible and can be arranged in any way. It is much more convenient than engraving."
"Yeah, I wonder which talented person came up with the idea?"
Mr. Wei and Mr. Wei looked at them curiously, and Shen Yanqing pushed Jiang Miao in front of him.
"This is called movable type printing, and it was Miaoya's idea."
"It's actually Lady Jiang? Lady Jiang has a great talent!"
Mr. Wei was really shocked this time. He never thought that it was Jiang Miao who came up with it. But when he thought about the delicious food in the city and the incense shop in the capital, it didn't seem so surprising. After all, Jiang Miao had always been a young lady who was both extravagant and smart.
"Miaoya also read it from the book. It would be great if it can help the people."
Jiang Miao didn't dare to take credit. She just stood on the shoulders of giants and she was just an ordinary person.
A few people stayed in the printing factory for a long time, and they didn't go out until Mr. Wei's stomach growled. Mr. Wei had come to the food street, but now he was attracted by the bookstore and the printing factory and wasted some time. He and Lu Yuanshan were still there. I'm hungry.
"If there is anything delicious in the food court, we have to ask Mrs. Shen to introduce it to us."
Lu Yuanshan always wanted to talk to Jiang Miao, but her appearance made him unconsciously get closer to her. Shen Yanqing took a step forward and stood between the two of them. He pursed his lips and looked a little gloomy. He looked like he was unhappy.
Lu Yuanshan looked at his face and knew that he had misunderstood, so he smiled happily.
"Ziyan thinks that Lu is an old gangster. Why would Lu do such a shameless thing when he is half a century old?"
Mr. Wei couldn't help but laugh when he saw Shen Yanqing protecting his shortcomings. His disciple loved his wife as much as her life and did not allow others to covet her.
However, looking at Jiang Miao's appearance, he knew that Lu Yuanshan was thinking of that person.
"It's been almost twenty years, it's time for you to let it go."
"How can you let go of such a person so easily? Her life has not been easy these years. If Rong Ning were still here, she would be almost as old as Mrs. Shen..."
Lu Yuanshan was in a daze. The last time he saw Linlang was three years ago. She lost her daughter and was sick in bed. Following her grandmother's words, she had been lingering on the bed for the past few years and never stopped taking medicine. The lady who was once so flamboyant has become weak now. Man, Lu Yuanshan wished he could take Linlang's pain on her behalf.
But she didn't want to accept it, and the man who got her didn't know how to cherish it. Lu Yuanshan was filled with hatred.
"Then Jiang Zhe is such a ruthless person, Linlang was blind to fall in love with him!"
"Okay, don't say this in front of the child. They have separated a long time ago, and the other one has slowly come out. Don't you know that the other one is in good health now, thanks to Mrs. Jiang?"
"Oh? What does this mean?"
Lu Yuanshan was more concerned about the eldest princess than others. He knew that the eldest princess' health had improved a lot recently, but he didn't know the reason.
"That person likes Mrs. Jiang's snacks and has a great appetite after eating them. You also know that that person has a heart disease. As long as he is in a relaxed mood and can eat, he will not have to worry about his illness."
Jiang Miao's snacks were given to the eldest princess by Mr. Wei, so he knew something about the eldest princess's physical condition.
"God bless, Lu thanked Mrs. Shen for Linlang!"
"Uncle Lu, you are too polite. Jiang Miao cannot bear your courtesy."
The conversation between the two made Jiang Miao curious. Is the Linlang in their mouth someone similar to herself? Did the uncle who mistakenly recognized her last time also recognize her as the same person?
