Li Shimin listened to Xia Hongsheng say that Zhuangzi was implementing this three-stage education, his eyes lit up, and with Xia Hongsheng's words, his face was even more happy. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

But I heard Xia Hongsheng continue: "Your Majesty, just saying this, it doesn't seem to be of much use. If you can't pass the test, you should go back and do what you should do, what are you doing in the school for a few years, it's better to go to work in the field earlier. But we have to look at it in the long run. The benefits of having knowledge and culture are in the context of life, rather than being seen all at once. Let's take an analogy from Weichen, let's say that after more than ten years, this Jingyang is dry again. If it were farmers from other places, they would have to resign themselves to their fate and fetch water everywhere to cultivate, but it would be useless, and then a locust plague broke out and the crops were destroyed. But on Weichen's Zhuangzi, the young and strong people who planted in the fields saw that it was not raining, so they would come to raise chickens and ducks and put them in the fields. Why? Because they learned when they were young, drought is prone to locust plagues, and the eggs of locusts are in the soil. Therefore, raise more chickens and ducks, put them in the field, you can eat a large number of locust eggs, locust eggs are eaten, naturally there will be fewer locusts, even if there is an outbreak of locust plague, the number of locusts in the field will not be too much, the crops are not harvested, and there are so many chickens and ducks, and a few eggs are laid every three or five times, and no one will starve to death. What if someone from elsewhere came running? Don't be afraid! Because they learned when they were young, locusts are phototaxis, and they can use this property to destroy it. So he knew that there was a plague of locusts, so he lit a few fires in advance at night, and even if the locusts flew in, they rushed into the fire first, so as to destroy it to the greatest extent. And what about the other farmers who have not studied? will only kneel and beg, complaining. At this time, hey, suddenly a person who can drive locusts and self-immolation comes out and says, I was sent down by the gods to save you, and the people in other places saw it, oh, it's so amazing, it can really make locusts fly into the fire by themselves! This must be an immortal law! So they all went to believe in him, and worshiped him, and listened to his command, and obeyed him. When it came to Weichen's Zhuangzi, when he said this, everyone laughed, because we all do this, this is nothing more than taking advantage of the phototaxis of locusts, what's so amazing, we have already learned it in nature class when we were children, so we won't be bewitched by you! Your Majesty, you see, these are the benefits of being learned. And that's just one aspect! ”

"Good! Good! Li Shimin shouted twice in a row and said, "What Xia Qing said is not bad! Before, Xia Qing's body locusts set themselves on fire, and everyone thought it was a miracle, but Xia Qing explained it to me, and I felt that it was so simple. Qi Minzhi, it is really beneficial! ”

Xia Hongsheng nodded and smiled: "That's true." Your Majesty, as the saying goes, rumors stop at the wise, because people who are knowledgeable and wise can distinguish right from wrong and will not be deceived by rumors. Ignorance and ignorance will be easily deceived by others! ”

"Xia Qing experimented with the method of universal education in Zhuangzi, and now it seems that it can be extended?" Li Shimin asked.

Xia Hongsheng thought for a while and said, "Weichen thinks that it can't be implemented on a large scale. ”

"Oh? Since this method is most effective in enlightening the people, why not? Li Shimin asked.

"Because of universal education, there are several characteristics, which are destined to be not easy to implement!" Xia Hongsheng shook his head and said, "First, universal education has a public welfare. The so-called public welfare is not a business, it is a kind of welfare and a benefit provided by the state for Baixin. Just like Wechen does, regardless of status, there is no charge. If Your Majesty can do these two things, then you can imagine how the people will be grateful to Your Majesty. But to do both, you are destined to pay a lot of things. Just the article that does not charge any fees, does not charge fees, you can set up a school, hire a gentleman, where you can't use money, this money has to be paid by the state. With the current national strength of our Datang, I am afraid that it will not be able to support nationwide promotion. In addition, regardless of status and status, it must touch the interests of some people, and it is inconvenient for Wei Chen to say this, Your Majesty, you know. ”

Li Shimin frowned, obviously understanding what Xia Hongsheng meant, and said in a deep voice: "This is the first, what about the second?" ”

"The second is unity. Uniformity is a philosophy that runs throughout. It is necessary to legislate, and through the law from beginning to end, it is necessary to emphasize the implementation of unified education throughout the country, and this unification includes the formulation of unified standards for the content of textbooks, teaching standards, funding standards, construction standards, public funds for students, and standards for the level of teachers at the educational stage. It also includes all school-age children and teenagers among the people of the Tang Dynasty, regardless of gender, race, family, rich or poor, religious beliefs, etc., all enjoy the right to receive universal education on an equal footing in accordance with the law, and fulfill the obligation to receive compulsory education. Third, it is mandatory. Fang Weichen said that in Weichen's Zhuangzi, all children who have reached the age must go to the school to receive education, and they can't go if they don't go. If his family obstructs him, he will be severely punished. This is mandatory. Allowing school-age children and teenagers to receive education is prescribed by law and is compulsory. Whoever violates it will be punished by the law. Students don't want to go to school, and students take responsibility; Parents who do not send their students to school are held responsible; If the school does not accept school-age children and teenagers to go to school, the school shall be responsible; Schools that do not provide the conditions are also subject to legal accountability. Only when these three points are achieved at the same time can education be universalized. ”

"And how difficult it is to do these three things at the same time!" Li Shimin sighed and said: "Public welfare, the court needs to pay money and materials to teach Mr. Xi, these expenses, a few places to pay back, if the whole country is like this, hehe, I'm afraid Liu Zheng will have a temper with me!" And, regardless of birth and nobility, it's ......"

Li Shimin stopped talking, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

Then, he shook his head again and said, "In this way, it seems that the latter two are easier to do." ”

Xia Hongsheng nodded: "Yes, Your Majesty." So this matter is not in a hurry, it can only spring breeze and rain, little by little. However, ten years of trees, a hundred years of people, education is a hundred years of planning, just talk about overnight, it is not enough. ”

Li Shimin did not speak, but pondered. Xia Hongsheng didn't bother him, and let Li Shimin think silently.

After a long time, I saw Li Shimin suddenly smile and said to Xia Hongsheng: "Hehe, I arrived in Jingyang today, and when I just looked at the academy, I felt that my horizons were much broader and dazzling. Come to think of it, I will have to stay in Jingyang for a few more days. ”

Xia Hongsheng didn't know what Li Shimin was thinking in his heart, and when he saw Li Shimin say this, he saluted and said: "It's all up to Your Majesty to decide, and Weichen should accompany His Majesty." ”

Li Shimin nodded, and suddenly smiled again: "Today's talk, don't let others know." After I return to Chang'an, you will take the Jingyang County Order to the palace. (To be continued.) )