The three old farmers have issued a military order.
But to be honest, the harvest of potatoes from one acre is two thousand jin. As long as there are no accidents, it is basically a sure thing.
However, for this first large-scale planting, no one could tell. Although Lu Yan was very confident in potatoes, he could not let the veteran farmers take it lightly.
Lu Yan accepted their military orders. Since they took the risk, they must be given certain rewards. If the risks are not proportional to the rewards, who will charge into battle for you in the future, and who will still be willing to sacrifice their lives for you?
After helping the three people up, Lu Yan also promised them: "If you can complete the task of yielding two thousand kilograms of potatoes per mu during the autumn harvest, I, Mr. Lu, can make an exception and let you recommend a junior to directly join the work."
Square!”
The three old farmers raised their heads and looked at each other, with unconcealable joy on their faces and eyes.
But after thinking for a moment, Old Farmer B suddenly stood up and said cautiously: "Lu Qiaoqi, we are very grateful that you can allow our juniors to enter the workshop... However, we have other requests... I don't know.
Should I tell you..."
"Oh?" Lu Yan was a little surprised when he heard this. You must know that the workshop is a place where countless people are crowded and cannot enter.
In addition, the workshop now has a formal official status. If you work well in the workshop, you may be able to work as a clerk or official.
Lu Yan made an exception and gave these three old farmers a chance to go through the train. Unexpectedly, they wanted to change their request. Is there anything more interesting to them than entering the workshop?
Lu Yan was surprised and realized that these three people must have expected that he would reward them in advance, so they had already discussed it.
Lu Yan didn't care about these trivial matters, but he was very curious, so he said to them: "If you have any ideas, you might as well tell them first."
I saw Old Farmer B smiling sheepishly, as if he was very embarrassed. He opened and closed his lips for a long time but could not say a word.
The other two people finally couldn't stand it anymore, and urged him to speak with their eyes and facial expressions. After swallowing his saliva, Old Farmer Yi finally made up his mind and asked: "Well... Lu Qiaoqi... if we can complete it
With the task of producing two thousand kilograms per mu, can our younger generations be allowed to study at Taipei University?!"
"Ouch!" Lu Yan was shocked. He never expected that these three old farmers would actually ask him to let their juniors study at Taiyuan University!
It seems that although they are just old farmers who have been farmers all their lives, their vision is not limited to the three-thirds of an acre of land in front of them.
The appeal of Taipei University to them has exceeded that of a good and stable job like a workshop. Perhaps they want their children to study through Taipei University, thereby changing their identity and even class status!
"Even old farmers have discovered the bright future of Taipei University, so I don't know how many people will come to apply for the exam next year..."
If we open a training class at this time and say, "If you come, we will train you; if you don't come, we will train your opponents." Would it be possible to get rich overnight and live a luxurious and worry-free life from then on?
If he continues to follow the example of later generations in setting up a training class and engaging in selling anxiety, maybe he, Lu, will be scolded by future generations of students for thousands of years...
Simply terrible!
Lu Yan shook his head hard to get rid of this dangerous idea.
In the current situation, although I dare not say that the involution in the education sector started at the hands of Lu Yan, it can at least be said that the severity of the involution was raised several levels by Lu Yan himself.
Countless dignitaries also tried their best to recruit people to Taiyuan University, but without exception, they were all rejected by Lu Yan.
Only the civil and military confidants who followed Cao Cao to conquer the world have a quota. Even a unique genius like Zhuge Liang can only pass the exam to enter Taixue. These three old farmers want to directly enter Taixue with their merits in growing potatoes. Then
It’s still a bit taken for granted.
Although the three of them were prepared in their hearts, when Lu Yan shook his head and declined, they still couldn't help showing disappointed expressions.
Lu Yan explained: "The Taiyuan Academy will be the fairest place for people from poor families and ordinary people to compete with aristocratic families.
If one can easily enter based on connections or merit, wouldn’t it mean that the Taiyuan Academy has become a private promotion channel for heroes and even aristocratic families? Do you understand?”
"I understand, we are greedy..."
"After h goes back, I will let my grandson study hard. In the future, he can also take the exam fairly and be admitted to Taiyuan University based on his own ability!"
"Very good. By the way, your children are actually not without opportunities." Lu Yan's words surprised the old farmers. They all raised their heads and looked at Lu Yan intently. "In addition to Confucian classics, the mathematics test at Taiyuan University is mainly arithmetic."
,The engineering major mainly tests the understanding and creativity of various technologies,"
"Ah! It's a pity that my child can only play with mud now..."
"Sigh...I should have known that I would let the children learn a trade!"
But the old farmer exclaimed, "Mother! My grandson has loved carpentry since he was a child. He just became a teacher of an old carpenter from the workshop. Doesn't that mean that my grandson has the hope of being admitted to the Imperial College?"
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Lu Yan smiled and nodded: "Yes, there is indeed a lot of hope. I might as well remind you one more thing. When you go back, ask your grandson to record every word and deed of the carpenter, and try to figure it out from experience.
The truth is, it will be of great help during the exam.”
"Thank you, General Hussar, for your advice!" After the old farmer thanked Lu Yan, he suddenly laughed wildly: "Wow hahahaha!!!! I feel that my grandson's future is bright!"
The two old farmers looked at the old farmer with envy. They also swore in their hearts that after returning home, they would let their grandson go to a government-run academy to learn something or a trade. The opportunity to change your destiny is really rare, so you must seize it!
After Lu Yan explained a few words and picked up a few more potatoes, he left the workshop.
Nowadays, the variety of spices is very complete. How can I live up to my reputation as a foodie if I don’t go back and make a pot of beef and potatoes?
...
Half a month later, many students from Yanzhou, Xuzhou and even Huainan came to Chenliu.
Not only the gentry from aristocratic families, but also many scholars from poor families and ordinary students, they will work together for their own ideals to take fair examinations and compete fairly.
The examiner will only be appointed by Prime Minister Cao Cao the day before the exam, and the exam questions will be unsealed during the exam and then distributed to the candidates on the spot.
The test questions were jointly set by Lu Yan, Xun Yu, Yang Biao and others, and the test papers were printed internally in the workshop. Under the supervision of the shadow guards, no one could leak the test questions.
The exam day is getting closer and closer, and Chenliu City is already overcrowded. Many civilians and poor students even have to stay in villages outside the city.
The wisdom of the people has never been underestimated, and Chenliu's business is prosperous, and the people of Chenliu are also more active in thinking.
Seeing that many students could not find a place to live, some people even thought of renovating their houses and renting them out for short periods. The earliest B&Bs were born...
But their rent is very cheap, only a few coppers a night and they provide food. If you pay more, they can buy you wine and meat.
Compared with those houses controlled by capital in later generations, the people of the Han Dynasty were really too kind.