Although there are thousands of books in the collection, there are also many people who want to borrow them.
In order to ensure that ancient books could be preserved intact and handed down to the future, Xie Yuan introduced movable type printing on the basis of woodblock printing - which he made from wood with very good texture based on the sketches given by the system.
It is not a problem that a set of fonts can be used for hundreds of years.
Xie Yuan, Qi Yan, and Cui Heng hired carpenters and worked day and night for three consecutive days, finally making about 10,000 Chinese character wooden blocks in regular script.
In order to ensure that there would be no backup if it broke, Xie Yuan asked the craftsmen to make some more commonly used wooden blocks with Chinese characters, and then printed a three-character scripture in front of all the customers.
Customers: "!!!"
Those who have seen it know that it is printing, while those who have not seen it think that Xie Yuan knows how to create characters out of thin air.
"Lord, why is this so different from the engraving printing you used in Youzhou?" A visitor looked at the wooden block and asked curiously.
"This is movable type printing. The fonts inside can be taken out at will, which is more convenient for error correction. And there is no need to engrave several wooden boards to print a book like woodblock printing - books always have repeated words, and these words must be recombined.
, it is another ancient book."
Xie Yuanxiao said, "There are many of you, and there is only one set of books in the library, which is not convenient for borrowing. I will have people print out the books you want to borrow, and each of you can take a copy to read, and there is no need to return it."
The diners were overjoyed.
It's great to be able to borrow it, but I didn't expect that they could each take a copy back.
The lord is too good!
Xie Yuan counted the names of the books that the diners wanted to borrow, and asked the craftsmen to print these books in the remaining time.
The paper used is not the paper circulated outside, but the Xiteng paper circulated among their academies - this kind of paper is of good quality and white, and the printed books look very beautiful.
When the new book was distributed, the diners, who had almost never read private letters, were so precious that they couldn't bear to read it.
Some visitors asked why Xiteng paper and movable type printing were not allowed to spread to the world.
Xie Yuan said: "Because the aristocratic family is currently in power, although I have a place in Jiangnan, there is no guarantee that these developments will not affect their interests. Rabbits will bite people when they are anxious, not to mention the nobles who only exist for profit."
After hearing this, the diners nodded thoughtfully.
Yes, if the aristocratic families are really angry and unite to deal with the poor families, then these ancient books will no longer exist - these will be snatched away by those aristocratic families, and they will go back to the time when they have no books to read and are oppressed by the nobles.
After thinking about this, the diners unanimously decided to keep it a secret.
At the same time, I also admire Xie Yuan and think he is very talented as a carpenter.
Hearing the compliments from the disciples, Xie Yuan was thoughtful, and soon there was a new subject in the academy.
Mechanism.
This course not only teaches the ordinary methods of making wooden tools, but also the lost Mohist mechanisms.
Moreover, it was taught by Xie Yuan himself.
The diners were curious and wanted to learn the Mohist system.
Xie Yuan frowned as there were many people to choose from, and some of them chose several courses.
So the next day, the academy had a new rule.
Traditional Chinese studies, arithmetic and the Six Arts are what disciples must learn, and are called the main subjects. The rest of the subjects are left to their choice, with a maximum of three subjects, and they must not exceed them. They have to choose, and this is called an elective subject by Xie Yuan.
The main subjects will be assessed once at the end of each quarter, and the elective courses will be assessed at a separate time selected by the teacher in charge.
Those who fail the exam will be responsible for cleaning the library for seven days, and will also be responsible for guarding the farmland during this period.
The diners were horrified.
You must know that the library is the largest attic in the entire academy. It is very laborious to clean and it is also very easy to get lost.
That's all. During the cleaning period, you still have to look after the farmland?
This shouldn’t be a drag!
With this rule in mind, the disciples who wanted to learn more chose their favorite lessons after careful consideration.
Huo Qubing was puzzled and asked Xie Yuan why he didn't let them learn more.
After all, the more the merrier.
Xie Yuanxiao: "Study for excellence rather than too much. Even if you choose few courses, you will learn well, so you will naturally be willing to work hard. If you choose too many courses, you will be tired of preparing for them, and naturally you will not have the energy to work hard."
Huo Qubing nodded.
The lord is so awesome.
After teaching like this, Xie Yuan selected a few very smart disciples and made them teachers.
The academy also clearly divided the accommodation, dining areas and various schools.
Such a novel teaching method was unheard of by the students from poor families. While they found it novel, they also worked hard because they chose their favorite subjects.
Soon it was the end of June, and the academy ushered in its first quarterly examination.
On the 25th, the scholars entered Gongyuan early and spent a whole morning taking the exams for the main subjects. Then they went to find their respective teachers to take the remaining elective courses.
Since he had found a teacher for every subject, Xie Yuan randomly selected a school to be the invigilator.
After the exam, all the gentlemen gathered together to review the papers.
When the results were announced, Xie Yuan only posted the top ten list.
And comes with corresponding rewards.
The second to tenth places each received a set of the Four Treasures of the Study and three lost ancient books.
As for the first place, he will get the recommended quota to directly enter the official position when he is promoted to the ninth rank in March next year.
When Xie Yuan mentioned the rewards, he also promised that in the future, in addition to selecting extremely outstanding disciples to become officials, he would also recommend the disciples who ranked first in each quarter's assessment to become officials.
It is the lifelong dream of the disciples to become an official. When they heard that they could directly get a quota for becoming an official if they ranked first in the examination, they were excited and started working hard one after another.
There is even a faint trend of involution.
Xie Yuan: "..."
On the first day of July, Longgang Academy posted new rules.
Study in moderation and don’t become addicted.
Disciples: "..."
Will this prevent them from loving learning and passing on culture?
Of course not.
Who would refuse to serve as a local official after becoming an official, teaching students homework like a master, and imparting these cultures that are not valued?
Of course I won't refuse.
This is their biggest wish after joining the officialdom.
As a result, their involution became even more serious.
In August, the Cui family of Qinghe faced provocation and harassment from the northern kings. As the acting head of the family, Cui Heng had to return to Qinghe.
Before going back, Cui Heng thought of something and told Xie Yuan: "Those gentry with overseas surnames are not like us. After all, they can't stand the rise of poor families. Tunan has been more careful in recent days. They seem to be making some moves to destroy the academy and the property behind your scenes."
Let’s take action.”
Xie Yuan nodded and bowed to Cui Heng: "Thank you so much for Yu's advice."
The two have known each other for a long time, so they call each other by names.
Cui Heng's words were quickly confirmed.
After the spring silkworm breeding time is over, Xie Yuan prepares to breed summer silkworms.
Unexpectedly, not long after the baby silkworms were purchased, a large number of them died. This chapter has been completed!