Chapter 23 Will you reap the fruits if you plant the seeds?
Ringer occasionally thinks of the girl named Saint Shalia, and remembers that she once said to him: Apple is a harbinger of the fate of the world.
He thought this was just Moryya's nonsense and there was no need to take it to heart, but when he returned from his dreams at midnight, he always felt that her voice was still in his ears, echoing vaguely, especially when he passed Alice's room.
Because this guest who fell from the sky did indeed intrude into the fate of him and his sister in a reckless manner.
Later, he took a steam train and wandered through the intricate city lanes like a spider web. Due to the expansion needs of the Ouroboros system, there were excavated road sections, collapsed tunnels, and accumulations of dust and sand everywhere. He
It's like finding a way out of a gray-white maze, twisting and turning, and finally returning to the Municipal Square.
At that time, the Carnival on Mount Sedin had ended. The Moryans put away their tents and embarked on the next journey, leaving only a mess. He heard someone discussing the grand occasion of the carnival that day: the parade of clowns and fire-breathing wizards, and falling flowers everywhere.
Colorful shredded paper, and the festive trumpet sound, beeping through the haze spewed from the factory chimney... But all of this has nothing to do with a beautiful woman with long cyan hair and golden eyes.
The girl, as if she had never appeared since she left.
On the first day of the carnival, Lin Geshang regretted that he was busy preparing for the seven-day ceremony and could not take his sister to experience the festival atmosphere; the next day, he still remembered that the mysterious girl tried to discuss her destiny with him.
However, he was rejected and gradually forgotten; by the third day, his world had completely returned to its original state, like a train back on track.
It was on this day that he received a message from St. Lowood National School.
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The afternoon sun shines on the corridor paved with marble slabs, and the fragrance of violets is illuminated transparently. Looking out the window, you can see rows of black little heads, carefully studying simple arithmetic knowledge under the guidance of the teacher.
Occasionally, there would be one or two pairs of naughty eyes, curious glances outside the corridor, but they would soon be scolded sharply by the teacher, who quickly shrank his head, not daring to be distracted in the slightest.
"They are all very energetic children." Lang Ning noticed these secretly peeking eyes and did not care. Instead, a smile appeared on his serious face: "The future mathematicians, astronomers, and physicists of our world
Families and even engineers thrive here."
Ringer asked: "You seem very confident about their future?"
Langning smiled and said: "In fact, I am confident about everyone's future."
The future of everyone? Does he mean the future of the entire human race?
It is hard to see that our Mr. Tribune is still an idealist with such unrealistic ideas.
Since the 1950s, which was about the same period when the "Religious Decree" was issued, religious groups have jointly promoted education reform. The "Compulsory Education Law" and the "Higher Education Law" have enabled every civilian to gain access to knowledge.
Palace, the qualification to achieve a class jump.
But that is only an ideal situation. The reality is that civilian families simply cannot fully support a child to complete eight years of compulsory education and four years of higher education. Although education subsidies have made tuition fees no longer the biggest burden, the long
There are too many uncertainties in the learning process, and any risk may destroy an already fragile family and plunge it into an irreversible situation.
Therefore, many families usually only allow their children to complete the most basic five-year primary school curriculum and acquire the most basic reading and writing skills. However, the three-year middle school curriculum, which is also included in compulsory education, is rarely paid attention to, let alone
Let’s talk about four-year college courses.
It is undoubtedly a fantasy to hope that you can complete the class jump with this bit of knowledge. Children of coachmen, coolies and dock workers study hard and may one day become a small employee and earn a weekly salary that is enough to live on. But they will never be able to become a small employee.
The mathematicians, astronomers, physicists and engineers that Ronning refers to.
This was true, but Ringer did not question it. He felt that all he had to do was remain silent. It was one thing to know certain things, but it was another thing to say them out. He was no longer one of those high-spirited young people in the university club.
, eager to export their opinions or theories and gain recognition from others.
But just because he didn't say it didn't mean that Lang Ning didn't know what he was thinking. The two people's footsteps passed through the marble corridor, and the echo of their heels on the floor was gradually drowned out by the childish sound of children reading. Mr. Tribune gradually slowed down.
He slowed down his steps until he was walking side by side with Ringer. He spoke in a lowered voice: "Do you think I am saying something unrealistic, Mr. Ringer?"
Ringer replied: "It's great."
Ronning laughed "ha": "Another meaning of great is unrealistic. I think you will agree with this, Mr. Ringer. But this is the meaning of your presence here: what you want to give these children
Plant a seed in my heart."
Ringer couldn't help but wonder: "Plant the seeds?"
"Yes." Langning pointed to a classroom they passed by, which was telling the history of the "War of Restoration" - when the old capital of Renkesteen fell and the kingdom was in name only, the struggle to save the country composed of the common people and the citizenry was
A magnificent epic of how the Allied forces stepped onto the stage of history, turned the tide in the turbulent times, defeated the enemy, and revived the old capital.
The people of Linwell should be extremely familiar with this period of history, because the Tanteville Plain, three kilometers away from the green space on the outskirts of the city, was the most important turning point in the War of Liberation. It can even be said that if it had not happened on the Tanteville Plain,
If there was such a sudden change, there would be no such thing as the Great Brita Kingdom today.
"Our city has always been new and has always had a strong will. Because it once stood on the cusp of history and saw the direction of the future. Therefore, as citizens, we should also inherit its glory and understand ourselves.
Our mission is not to pursue worldly power or wealth, but to find the future we need throughout human history. If such a future does not exist, then we should create it with our own hands."
Langning's eyes were profound: "Unfortunately, many people have forgotten their mission, so we need to reawaken it. A great man once said that history is a key that opens both the past and the future at the same time. When we stand
When we stand at the door of the past, we see the truth about the world; when we stand at the door of the future, we see the revelation of destiny. Anyone is qualified to use the key to open the door, and this is especially true for children.
Because they know nothing about the past or the future, it is easier for those who know nothing to learn experiences and lessons from history."
He stopped, and Ringer also stopped, seeing his silence in those dark eyes: "Children don't know they hold the key in their hands, so they often struggle or sink in the world. Only by
At a certain moment, the seeds are planted for them, so that they can see clearly what they are like in the long history, or they can usher in the day when they take root and sprout, until they bloom and bear fruit, we all reap the fruits. It is called "hope", or
Talk about a new 'era'."
Ringer will be the one who plants the seeds and tells these children whether there is some kind of truth or revelation hidden in history, which is enough to change a person's destiny and create a new era... Although he himself has never thought so,
I just feel like I got a new job.
"This is also a sign from God, Mr. Ronning?"
he asked.
"No." Lang Ning shook his head: "This is the original truth in the world."
It has nothing to do with gods or faith.
Ringer's eyes flickered and he immediately changed the subject: "Although it is my honor to take the subject of history seriously, I have never heard of this philosophical saying. Can you tell me the name of that great man?
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When Ronning heard this question, his smile suddenly became a little mysterious: "One day, you will know, Mr. Ringer. As for now, we'd better hurry up. I believe Mrs. Scarlett can't wait any longer." p>
Mrs. Scarlett is the principal of St. Lowood National School. She manages all affairs in the school as a woman. This is due to the positive contribution made by the United Order in the field of equal rights for men and women in education.
Lin Ge took a deep look at Lang Ning, said nothing, and just nodded silently.
The two continued to move forward, passing through the corridor filled with sunshine and the fragrance of flowers, gradually leaving the sound of children reading behind them. When they rounded the next corner, Ringer suddenly looked back, but heard nothing again.
Those familiar words seem like the history of the "War of Liberation" has just come to an end.
No matter how twists and turns the process is, the ending is always good, otherwise there would be no Great Brita Kingdom today. Unfortunately, one thing children will not learn from books is the Tanteville Plain, which was the most important turning point in the War of Liberation.
, there is also another name, namely "Crying Original".
Why is Linville called the "Sad City"?
Because this city is always crying, and there are always people making it cry.