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People’s minds have changed!

Mr. Zhu clearly saw that people’s minds have changed in the past few years. Reading

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In the city! Outside the city! Two worlds!

“Are we going to learn Western languages ​​now?”

“What a joke!”

Zhou Yuan didn’t dare to scold Yin Zhifu, but he dared to complain about the newly issued official document.

Western languages, how can they be so easy to learn.

“Alas! I have asked a few friends. If you want to go to the school to study, they are willing to accept you, and they don’t count the tuition for one year. You have a foundation in the Four Books and Five Classics, and it’s good to learn some practical knowledge.”

Mr. Zhu sighed softly. At this time, he couldn’t bear to blame Zhou Yuan for not knowing etiquette. Anyone who has learned knowledge for a lifetime, at the end of the day, is told that he has to take another exam, and everyone will go crazy.

“Yes! Sir!”

A few people wanted to ask a few more questions, but they were stopped by Bai Gui in time, and they slowly left.

Mr. Zhu needed to rest at this time.

It was spring, and the sun was shining.

Several people walked out of the living room.

"The students in these schools are too much."

Bai Xiaowen muttered in dissatisfaction.

Unlike these Confucian scholars who came from the imperial examination, the students of these schools opened in Xi'an Prefecture do not need to go through the county examination. As long as they have excellent grades in the school and obtain a certain ranking, they can enter the academy examination directly, the prefecture examination, etc.

However, this is just the old system of the Song Dynasty.

Wang Anshi of the Song Dynasty reformed and created the three-house system, which abolished the imperial examination for a time. In order to promote talents for the country, the examination was conducted in the Imperial College, and the students of the Imperial College were divided into three categories: upper house, inner house, and outer house. Upper house students with excellent grades were directly appointed as officials, inner house students directly participated in the palace examination, and lower house students participated in the provincial and municipal examinations or passed the Ministry of Personnel examinations before they could be appointed as officials.

Old wine in a new bottle!

In 1901, the court promulgated the "Regulations for Encouraging School Elections", stipulating that officials could be selected from outstanding graduates in the school. There is also the "Imperial School Regulations" of 1902, which stipulates that graduates of higher primary schools, middle schools, normal schools, higher schools, and universities will be given titles such as Fusheng, Gongsheng, Juren, and Jinshi respectively. However, although this regulation was promulgated, it has not been implemented.

Now the students of these schools are also the same. There is no need for county examinations. Those with good rankings can directly participate in the academy examinations and prefectural examinations.

For the country, this is understandable.

Because the talents selected by the eight-part essay are really uncultivated and can no longer adapt to the development of the new era, let alone at such a time of national crisis.

But for these Confucian scholars in the countryside, it is a devastating blow.

"The teacher said that he can recommend us to the school and exempt one year of tuition..."

Bai Gui's tone stagnated slightly. In this county examination, except for him, the remaining four people can pass the county examination, but when it comes to the prefectural examination and the academy examination, even if there is no translation subject, it is obviously difficult to pass the two examinations.

Besides, the Qing Dynasty is in danger now. He has a chance to pass the imperial examination easily, and he has the status of the first place in the county examination, so he basically chooses this easiest way.

But the best way out for Lu Zhaopeng and his friends is to learn practical knowledge in the school. Of course, he has to take this opportunity to go to the school to learn practical knowledge, so that he can be useful.

The Four Books and Five Classics are only the foundation of middle school. In the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, if you don’t learn Western learning, you will eventually fall behind. The education system in the previous life was just to enlighten the people. To really learn practical knowledge, you have to go to a university to study in a specialized major. Otherwise, you are just a half-baked one. Of course, some big guys are not included in this.

In the reform of higher education, the so-called high school was originally just a preparatory course for university.

The 6-3-3 school system implemented in later generations is also called the new school system in 1922, which was established by Amei Kenguo.

"Forget it, then we will go to the school to learn Western language first, and then try it when the provincial examination comes..."

With a sigh, several people could only accept this best choice helplessly.

If they learn quickly, they may pass the provincial examination. If they learn slowly..., then it can only be regarded as bad luck.

The tuition fees for studying in the school are quite expensive, and ordinary families cannot afford it at all.

Being able to waive one year of tuition fees can be regarded as Mr. Zhu's efforts. However, it is also related to their grades. They are also Confucian scholars who have passed the county examination. They are also outstanding people in the area, so it is not troublesome to say.

Except for the normal students of the Normal School, who do not need to pay tuition fees, students of other schools have to pay tuition fees. However, normal students also need to pay a deposit of ten silver dollars, which will be paid after graduation.

In the "Outline of Education Affairs" in 1904, it is stipulated that "five yuan of tuition fees shall be paid every month."

In other words, according to the regulations formulated by the Qing court, each school must pay five silver dollars per month to recruit students. But there must be additional income in the local area. Five yuan is just the most basic tuition fee, and there are other miscellaneous fees, meal fees, etc.

Even the Bai family and the Lu family have to pay a lot to go to school!

After Xun Ge'er's family fell into poverty, he could not afford to go to school. So he chose to go to the Jiangnan Naval Academy, which is equivalent to a military school. Tuition is free and allowances are given.

But entering a military school is a head-breaking business. It is not much better than being a normal school student. People with a little wealth will not choose these two free schools.

"By the way, Zhao Peng, your father is researching how to make white pheasants into gourd chickens. Has he finished the research?"

For a moment, everyone felt a little heavy.

Bai Gui changed the subject and asked.

Gourd chicken is a famous dish in Qin Province. It is said to be a royal dish in the Tang Dynasty. When officials who come to Qin Province taste dishes, this gourd chicken is the first famous dish.

However, the quality and taste of white pheasants are still different from local chickens.

This needs to be improved.

"My father has improved it almost. Although the taste can't be compared with our Japanese chicken, the taste is also quite novel and should be able to sell well."

Mentioning this, Lu Zhaopeng's face looked much better, and he said with some excitement.

Although the Lu family was a little "ashamed" to talk about gourd chicken, after seeing the huge profits generated by this gourd chicken, and at the same time it could drive the prosperity of the entire Bailu Village and have a good reputation, they did not refuse.

Japanese chicken is a chicken produced in Sanyao Village in Xi'an City. Chickens raised in other places will not taste right.

"Well, let's go back to the village before going to school..."

Bai Gui said.

Since they followed Bai Jiaxuan to Zishui County, they have been studying hard, so they have not returned to the village. They only ask people from neighboring villages in the county to bring letters.

After going to Xi'an City, they don't know when they will come back, so it's good to go back to the village.

"Okay! Let's go back to the village together when the time comes."

Several people nodded.

"Brother Bai, the shop in the city has almost finished choosing a location. Since we plan to go to the school, then write a letter and change the address of the shop to Yongning Gate. That is the root of our school in the city, and we can take care of it."

Zhou Yuan pondered for a while and suggested.

This decision was quickly passed. It is better to open a shop under the eyes.