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The next day, Yang Sichang took office and was attacked by a group of ministers.

Because he really dared to be disrespectful, he proposed to negotiate peace with the Qing Dynasty, and proposed to recruit the Luling Zhao thief and appoint him as the general soldier.

In fact, there is nothing to argue about. When the Ming Dynasty encountered the Little Ice Age, the bitter cold land in Liaodong was even worse.

The Manchu Qing had already conquered the various tribes of Mongolia, and Huang Taiji had to send troops to plunder Daming constantly if he wanted to divert internal conflicts.It was impossible for Huang Taiji to negotiate a peace with Daming, even if he was crowned king, Man Qing was like a hungry wolf, he had to eat the flesh and blood of Daming to survive.

After a verbal confrontation, he gave up on the matter of negotiating peace with the Qing Dynasty.

However, to appease the Zhao bandits in Luling was approved by the courtiers, and they all thought that the Jiangxi bandits could take a break first.

Therefore, Zhu Xieyuan was removed from the position of governor of the five southern provinces, and at the same time, Shen Youlong, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, was relieved to suppress the bandits, and there was no need to rush to transfer soldiers from Guangdong and Guangxi to Jiangxi.

The imperial court showed such great kindness, purely because they really wanted to appease.

If Zhao Han doesn't give face, then re-appoint the governors of the five provinces to continue the suppression!

Xiong Wencan, who successfully recruited Zheng Zhilong, was transferred to Jiangxi to serve as the governor. If he can recruit the Zhao bandits in Luling, he will recruit troops to help wipe out the Northwest bandits.

This guy seems to be recognized, and his unique skill is "peace".

Historically, in October next year, Prime Minister Xiong Wencan recruited all the rogues except Li Zicheng for the military affairs of the six provinces.It's just that, in less than half a year, Zhang Xianzhong and others turned their backs one after another, and Chongzhen was so angry that Xiong Wencan was dismissed and retained.

In the winter of this year, Xiong Wencan came to Jiangxi in a hurry, but Zhu Xieyuan died of illness on the way back to Beijing.

At the Nanchang Wharf, Xiong Wencan was shocked and angry when he saw Zhao Thief's notice to recruit craftsmen. Only now did he know how powerful Zhao Thief is in Jiangxi.

After taking office, Xiong Wencan did not go to see the officials of Jiangxi's third division, but called on Wang Yongzhong, the eunuch in charge of Jiangxi (formerly a military supervisor, but after he decided to appease Zhao Han, he changed his post to eunuch in charge).

Seeing Xiong Wencan, Wang Yongzhong breathed a sigh of relief, and lamented, "Xiong Fushuai, you're here, there are too many troublemakers here!"

"Wang Zhenshou cares?" Xiong Wencan asked.

Wang Yongzhong didn't care about his face, and said directly: "Our family dare not leave the city!"

But this guy is domineering. When he left the city to enclose the land, he was beaten back by members of the peasant association.

Xiong Wencan was amazed, the people in Jiangxi were so powerful, the guarding eunuchs were so frightened that they dared not leave the city.

Wang Yongzhong said again: "Hurry up and appease that thief Zhao, and let him disperse to the peasant association outside Nancheng, otherwise the eunuch guarding Jiangxi will be useless!"

Xiong Wencan said with disgust on purpose: "As the New Year approaches, why don't we go after the Lantern Festival."

"Don't wait for the New Year, soothe him now!" Wang Yongzhong said anxiously.

Chapter 211 [Education Reform Plan]

Nanchang.

Xu Ying, the secret agent, is doing something that doesn't fit his identity. He is writing "Mathematics" and "Geometry" textbooks under Zhao Han's order.

The content of "Mathematics" was taught by Zhao Han at Qianshan Hanzhu Academy.

For the content of "Geometry", Xu Ying has already obtained "The Original Geometry" translated by Xu Guangqi.However, there are only the first six volumes, and Xu Guangqi has no time to translate the subsequent content, but in the first volume he put forward concepts such as definitions and axioms.

"Boom boom boom!"

An official knocked on the courtyard door and said, "But Huang Zhongcong's family? The governor is here to invite you."

Xu Ying put down the manuscript that was about to be edited and was about to go out when the little widow Mrs. Liu caught up with him and added clothes to him.

Just two months ago, the lonely men and widows, dry wood and fire, had rolled together.

Mr. Xu has guarded himself like a jade for so long, but he still can't stand the temptation!

The governor's mansion has been changed to the governor's mansion, and when Xu Ying came here, Wang Tingshi, Zuo Xiaocheng and others had already arrived, and Liu Tongsheng, Xiao Puyun and others had all gone to Beijing for the exam.

Without Juren, Xu Ying's status rose rapidly.

Wang Tingshi was very embarrassing, and the three Jiangxi divisions recommended him at the same time, but Chongzhen still refused to let him be an official.

On the contrary, Ding Kuichu, the Zuo Buzheng of Jiangxi, got his wish and went back to his hometown. The new Zuo Buzheng was called Zhu Zhichen, and it was estimated that he would not come to Jiangxi until after the Chinese New Year.

Xiong Wencan said to the fellows returning home: "Your Majesty is sympathetic to the people, and cannot bear the people of Jiangxi to suffer from military disasters again, so he plans to recruit the Zhao thief from Luling. You must be quite familiar with the Zhao thief when you escape from the south. Go to Ji'an to contact Zhao'an?"

When this statement came out, everyone was shocked.

Lu Yu, a scholar, immediately argued: "There must be treacherous ministers bewitching Your Majesty. How can Zhao bandits be recruited for perverse actions, harming the country and the people, and corrupting customs? If Zhao bandits in Luling are recruited, there will be people with ulterior motives in the surrounding prefectures and counties who will surely follow suit. Anyway, if the rebellion becomes serious, you can become an official. In this way, Jiangxi is in danger!"

"Please command your Majesty, Commander-in-Chief, and take back the order to recruit Zhao's thief!" Zuo Xiaocheng suddenly knelt down.

"Please command your Majesty, Commander-in-Chief, and take back the order to recruit Zhao's thief!"

The other scholars knelt down one after another, and Xu Ying quickly followed suit.

The reason why they fled to Nanchang was that they were reluctant to part with their own land.Looking forward to one day, the officers and soldiers can wipe out the Zhao thieves, and they can get back the land.

What the hell is Zhaoan?

Recruiting security means that their property will never come back in the future!

Xiong Wencan reassured: "Everyone please come forward, recruiting security is only a temporary solution, you don't have to believe it."

All the scholars looked at each other in blank dismay, and then reluctantly stood up.

The bastard's temporary strategy, the northern rogues obviously can't be wiped out, then Zhao's call for security will be faked and come true.

Xiong Wencan said: "Who would like to go to Ji'an Mansion?"

No one answered.

Wang Tingshi simply called the names: "Zhong Cong come with me."

Xu Ying made a embarrassed expression, hesitated again and again, and finally said: "Since it is the emperor's order, you should obey it in your later life."

This time it was to contact the Zhao thief in Luling, and Xiong Wencan asked Wang Tingshi to take charge.He was also worried that Wang Tingshi was not familiar with Zhao thief, so he selected a scholar as his deputy, and Xu Ying was chosen after many choices.

There is no way, all the people have gone to Beijing to take the exam, and there are really few remaining scholars who can play.

The fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month.

Xu Ying set foot on the boat to Ji'an. He and Wang Tingshi were both "ordinary people".Anyway, it does not represent the government, nor does it represent the emperor, and the failure to recruit has nothing to do with the court.

Standing at the bow of the boat, Wang Ting asked, "How long has it been since Zhong Cong went back?"

"It's like a lifetime away." Xu Ying replied.

Wang Tingshi warned: "I know that Zhong Cong and Zhao thief have a deep hatred, but this trip is acting on the emperor's order. Zhong Cong must not provoke Zhao thief."

"Of course not, national affairs are the most important thing." Xu Ying cupped her hands and said.

Xu Ying knew that Wang Tingshi was an internal response, and he was not very obedient internal response.

Wang Tingshi didn't know Xu Ying's identity, and he was still thinking about how to bypass Xu Ying and have a private discussion with Zhao Han when he arrived in Ji'an Mansion.

A few days later, the two arrived at the General Military Mansion and were warmly received by Zhao Han.

Zhao Han couldn't help but want to laugh, so he just laughed, cupped his hands and said, "I heard about Mr. Wang's name earlier, and seeing him today, it's really extraordinary."

"Where, where," Wang Tingshi said, "Zhao Zongzhen is so majestic, he is a hero in the world."

Zhao Han shook his head and said, "My main town is fake."

Wang Tingshi said: "It can be true, as long as Zongzhen Zhao is willing to recruit."

Zhao Han returned to his seat, Dama Jindao sat down: "Tell me, what price will the court offer?"

Wang Tingshi said: "The former military governor Qianshi (the second rank), General Zhaoyong (the third rank), and the chief soldier of Ji'an (no rank)."

"What's the price?" Zhao Han asked.

Wang Tingshi said: "First, disband the peasant association; second, return the land to the landlord; third, lead the troops northward to assist in suppressing the bandits."

Zhao Han said with a smile: "Give me a base price, don't talk about such nonsense."

Wang Ting tried to glance at Xu Ying, afraid of revealing himself, and said seriously: "This is the reserve price."

Zhao Han thought about it carefully: "Okay, I agree."

"Huh?" Wang Tingshi was quite surprised.

Zhao Han explained: "The peasant association was established by the peasants themselves. It has nothing to do with me. I will disband them, but it depends on the peasants themselves whether they listen. The land deed came to find me. As for leading troops to the north to help suppress the bandits, I am of course willing to serve the country. Unfortunately, I don’t have enough military food, so please allocate 30 stones of grain and grass and 10 taels of silver as the starting fee.”

"This..." Wang Tingshi was speechless for a moment.

Zhao Han smiled and said, "You write a letter and let Xiong Wencan talk about it by himself."

Wang Tingshi and Xu Ying were detained and called to speak separately.

In the secret room, Wang Tingshi naturally swore an oath, saying that he was willing to die for Mr. Zhao. The reason why he didn't make a move in the last battle was because the military power was taken away.

Anyway, a very insincere old guy who only thinks of benefits, and doesn't scatter eagles when he doesn't see rabbits.

"Zhong Cong, you have worked hard!"

"Clean the dust!"

Zhao Han and Xu Ying reunited again, without any formalities, and even regardless of their superiors and subordinates, they both called each other by their names.

After reminiscing about the past, Xu Ying said: "The business in Nanchang is still booming. I hope to allocate another sum of money. I plan to open a branch in Huai'an."

"Do you need manpower?" Zhao Han asked.

"No," Xu Ying said with a smile, "I have developed a group of poor scholars in Nanchang, all of whom are from poor families and ambitious."

"Well done." Zhao Han praised.

Xu Ying also presented "Mathematics" and "Geometry", and Zhao Han immediately read them carefully and thought they could be used as teaching materials.

Moreover, Zhao Han felt that the education system should be reformed and a three-year compulsory primary school should be established.

Primary school students with excellent grades can enter middle school for free and provide board and lodging fees.However, the number of free middle school students is very small, and the rest who want to go to middle school must pay various fees.

Change the former county schools in all counties to middle schools!

According to common people's understanding, graduating from elementary school in three years is a child, and graduating from middle school is equivalent to a scholar.

However, there are no exemptions for high school graduates.After graduation, first go to various departments to observe politics and practice, and those who perform well can be assigned positions.

The first batch of students under Zhao Han's administration are about to graduate, and they are half-finished products of compulsory education.The teachers are rubbish, the courses are very casual, and most of them are only able to read, do arithmetic, and write official documents.

These people are very useful as civil servants, but Zhao Han wants to stay temporarily, and let him stay in the school as a teacher to teach "Mathematics", and weed out the previous rubbish mathematics teachers.

Anyone who can learn "Geometry" by himself can be transferred to the county to be a middle school teacher.

Anyway, let’s take it step by step. The reform of the education system must be carried out step by step. Teachers must be cultivated by themselves. The original scholars can only teach Chinese.

Zhao Han quickly compiled the course content——

First grade of elementary school: "Three Character Classic", "Thousand Character Classic", "Mathematics"

Second grade of primary school: "Primary Four Books", "Mathematics"

Grade [-]: "Primary Four Books", "Selected Works of Datong Collection", "Mathematics"

Middle school (three years in total): "Four Books", "Poetry and Prose", "Official Document Writing", "Mathematics", "Geometry", "Datong Collection"

Bailuzhou Academy is more like a university. Middle school graduates can choose to study further, the contents are: "Five Classics", "History", "Mathematics", "Geometry" and so on.

Zhao Han didn't recognize any previous academic qualifications, and scholars could go to primary school again.

As long as you pass the exam, you can graduate from primary school in half a year or from middle school in one year. All are treated equally without any discrimination.

The content of the "Four Books" will be revised. For example, the chapters of "Mencius" deleted by Zhu Yuanzhang must be replied.Zhu Xi's commentary does not need to be strictly followed, as long as it makes sense, other interpretations are allowed.

As for "Physics" and "Chemistry", wait until more people who understand "Mathematics" and "Geometry" are trained.

The first stage of education reform, Zhao Han set a deadline of ten years!

It takes ten years to grow trees and a hundred years to grow people. Ten years is already very short.

On the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, Xiong Wencan really came to Ji'an in person, making no secret of his eagerness.

The old man got Zhao Han's reply, and immediately knew that Zhao Han was a smart person, and he was willing to accept recruitment.

When the ship sailed into the boundary of Fengcheng County, Xiong Wencan obviously felt different.

In the surrounding villages of Nanchang, although the peasant association movement was in full swing, there was no real division of land after all, and the people at the bottom did not really stand up and call the shots.

And the people in Fengcheng County, seeing that it was almost the Chinese New Year, were still digging canals in the snow.

No wages, bring your own dry food, make it very lively, even laughing and laughing during breaks.

Seeing the scenes of labor, Xiong Wencan was fearful, but at the same time more confident in recruiting the thief Zhao.

Because of the development model of the Luling Zhao thieves, there is no need to attack the city at all.The development of peasant associations in the countryside is to develop to a certain extent and directly distribute the fields to households. Even if they do not occupy the cities, they can actually expand the territory.