At the unveiling ceremony of the government school, Qi Yu explained why he studied. He ultimately believed that reading can help people get rid of ignorance and become smarter.
This was an ordinary sentence, but when it came out of his mouth, the meaning became profound.
For this reason, after the ceremony, a series of discussions arose within the school. It seemed that this self-centered value system began to take root and influence these students.
However, polytechnic students are also thinking about the same question: What is the purpose of studying science and engineering? Also, what is science and engineering? After studying it, can I become an official?
For now, the common people only know that the prefect Qi has opened a brand new school for teenagers and children, and the admission requirements are very low. As long as the children do not stay and are not stupid, they will basically accept all the orders. And in the end The important thing is that people don't accept any restrictions. As for what kind of knowledge they can learn in it, I don't know.
With a lot of questions, many people, including the parents of the students, gathered in the square of the Polytechnic Institute the next morning, waiting for Mr. Qi to show up to answer their questions.
There were even some professors from the government schools who came over secretly, and they also wanted to find out what this science and engineering thing was.
Dongdelong, dongqiang~~
Under the respectful greeting of everyone, Qi Yu appeared here in a smart outfit. Compared with his elegant appearance yesterday, his appearance today looked particularly energetic.
What kind of outfit should be equipped for any occasion.
Nothing wrong.
Today's unveiling ceremony was still presided over by Liu Shicheng.
The guests present included: the ceremonial house managers of the counties within the jurisdiction, a group of new teachers represented by Long Shitong, and the beauty who was a little red among the green bushes - Miss Yin Tao.
The etiquette was basically the same as yesterday. After completing the process, we entered the part that everyone was most concerned about: the prefect's speech.
However, what was different from yesterday was the situation at the scene. Look, before Mr. Qi could speak, the audience could not sit still and sent out a series of questions one after another.
When people ask questions, officials must answer them.
Ahem, this is a bit like... answering a reporter's question?
Qi Yu first smoothed over the concerns of the people, and then decided to answer them in order from the largest to the smallest: "First of all, I want to tell you that it is unlikely that students who study science and engineering will become officials of the imperial court, because, at present, our imperial court There is no such appointment system yet.”
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a sigh of disappointment in the audience.
Sigh... why are you people so obsessed with being an official?
After sighing with emotion, Qi Yu said again: "My fellow countrymen, listen to me, there are very few people who can pass the imperial examination and become officials, not to mention the local library in the state capital, even the Imperial College in the capital, the people who were named on the golden list. It’s less than one in a thousand people... Assuming that someone gets his wish and is lucky enough to be born with the same Jinshi background, it doesn’t mean that he can join the official position immediately. Most of them have to wait for many years before they have the opportunity to wait for a There is a vacancy. How can it be so easy to become an official?"
This is true and easy to understand.
Seeing the astonishment on everyone's faces, Qi Yu continued: "I think that instead of having the unrealistic dream of becoming an official, it is better to try to become a practical science and engineering talent. After completing your studies, you will have a worry-free life. You guys Are you willing to bet on that slim life? Or are you willing to get real benefits?"
Everyone nodded: "Of course it's a real benefit."
"That's right!" Qi Yu chuckled and said, "What is the purpose of studying? Isn't it just to live a better life? As long as life is happy, it doesn't matter whether you are an official or not?"
Well, that makes sense!
At this time, some people stood up and asked, what kind of knowledge is this science and engineering?
This is a difficult question to explain.
What should I say?
Qi Yu thought for a while and replied: "This knowledge is huge. It covers everything from the warships and artillery at our dock to the peasant women weaving and raising silkworms. It can be said to be everything.
Out of the ordinary..."
"oh……"
Then, Qi Yu introduced it in a more popular way to facilitate people's understanding.
The latter finally figured out the general situation. By practicing in this academy, you can learn many different 'crafts'.
Oh no, it should be said to be a great skill.
So what can you do after you graduate?
have no idea!
However, the people are not worried about their children's future at all.
Because Mr. Qi said that in the future Qiongzhou will be full of factories, and a large number of talents will be needed in every corner. If it is such an urgent need, are you afraid that you will not be able to find a place to eat?
To this, the people all nodded with satisfaction.
Yin Tao, who was observing in the dark, was startled when he saw this: It's really strange. They believed whatever the prefect Qi said. Don't they have any doubts?
Not really!
Let's put it this way, if this was said a year ago, people might not be gullible, but now it is different.
Since Mr. Qi took office, he has vigorously provided disaster relief, quelled rebellions, re-instated sea bans, encouraged farmers and mulberry farmers to teach, and now builds schools and provides universal education. These earth-shaking changes can be seen by everyone. His civil and military skills are like
Who would be dissatisfied while Zhuge was still alive?
Where does this old man go? He is more important than the Dinghai Divine Needle in the South China Sea. Who dares to question the words that come out of his mouth?
In short, I believe Master Qi is right.
This unveiling of the betrothal gift took a long time and lasted almost a whole morning. It was not until Liu Shicheng issued a reminder that Qi Yu gave up.
After a while, the people who were still unfinished gradually returned home.
After the show ended, Yin Tao immediately found Qi Dalang.
"Haha, I didn't expect you to be so clever with your mouth, you would actually say anything to anyone!"
Qi Yu looked puzzled and asked, "What do you mean by this?"
Yin Tao looked around and saw no one before saying: "Yesterday, when you were in the government school, you said that the purpose of studying is to make people smarter, but today, you said it is to lead a better life. This
In just one day, your argument has changed."
"Uh... This is not a contradiction!" Qi Yu smiled faintly and explained: "The education of the government school is to provide talents to the country, while the education of the polytechnic is to cultivate elites for me in Qiongzhou. The two are not the same.
Within the same category, the purpose of reading is naturally different."
This may sound like quibbling, but if you look carefully, it seems to make some sense.
You're right, right?
Yin Tao dropped this topic and asked other questions: "By the way, what are the houses you built in the northern suburbs of the city used for?"
"What house?" Qi Yu was startled at first, then suddenly smiled and said: "You should be talking about those villas, right?"
"Yes, it's the villa." After his reminder, Yin Tao finally remembered the name.
"It's like this. After the cement was successfully developed, I came up with the idea of using it for housing. Unfortunately, no one including me had any design experience in this area, and I didn't know whether the structure would be good or not.
It looks good but is not practical, so I thought of starting with small-scale experiments first, and after summing up the experience, then promote it on a large scale. Judging from the current results, I am quite satisfied."
Yin Tao nodded, but soon she realized something was wrong: "I said, if you are just for testing, it is enough to build one to see. Why do you need to build so many?"
"It's not much..." Qi Yu counted the numbers in his mind and muttered: "Look, as a big family member, I need to live in a big villa, right? In addition, I also promised Leng Qing and Huang Fei
, I want to give them each a small set. In addition, my brother-in-law, my brother-in-law, and Mrs. Peng are also included. The total is a full six sets... Oh, by the way, my wife's brother is still in his hometown and has not run away.
Come here to vote, so there is currently one set available.”
As soon as you make a move, you send it to the house. You are really a generous person!
Stop, what did he say just now, did he have a free set?
"Your brother-in-law?...Oh, I remembered, it must be the ignorant second-rate Liu Jincheng, right?" Yin Tao asked with a slight blush on her face.
Second-rate guy?
Qi Yu was startled when he heard about it, and after thinking about it for a while, he suddenly realized: At first, Liu Jincheng tried to pursue Yin Tao, but unfortunately he was not attracted by him. In the end, he had to give up with regret. What he didn't expect was that he was still attracted by her.
Considered a second-rate person.
It's been so many years since this happened, and if you don't recall it carefully, you'll almost forget it.
Yin Tao suddenly smiled and said: "Since that second-rate guy Lian Jia didn't come, why not give me his villa?"
"This..." Qi Yu was speechless for a moment and didn't know how to answer.
"You can give this to others, why can't you give it to me?" Seeing that he was still unwilling, Yin Tao immediately turned into a resentful face and said: "Poor my brother, he doesn't hesitate to offend the powerful in the court.
I have to stand up and speak for you, how generous and righteous is it? Look at you again, you are not even willing to give away a house that is not enough to live in. This is in line with the old saying, most of the people who are heartless are scholars! "
ah……
Can a villa be called a mere villa?
Also, why did I become a heartless person? What kind of logic is this?
Seeing that he still didn't spit, Yin Tao repeated his old trick and directly launched the attack of sugar-coated bullets, then she said in a cooing voice: "You heartless person, I want it, but will you give it to me or not?"
Cough~~
Can't stand it, can't stand it!
"Stop! I'll give it! Can't I give it to you?" After saying these words, Qi Yu immediately turned around and ran away.
However, after escaping, he did not go home directly, but went around to another place.
Where is it?
Qiongzhou Institute of Science and Technology.
This secret institution that I have been thinking about for a long time has finally been completed.