mtl008 Chapter 174 Success
Chapter 174 Success
After universities were established all over the country like mushrooms after spring, the Prince and the Crown Prince did not relax their attention on educational reform.
The King personally selected scholars with both moral integrity and talent to serve as teachers in the academy and established a strict teacher selection system to ensure that those who imparted knowledge were well-educated and of high moral character.
He also advocated the reform of educational content. In addition to the traditional classics, history, and literature, he added courses such as arithmetic, astronomy, geography, and practical skills.
Prince Chen believed that the country's development required all-round talents and could not be limited to literati who were familiar with the classics.
The prince also agreed with this view. He issued an edict to encourage students from all over the country to come to study. Regardless of their noble or humble background, as long as they had talent and the ambition to study, they could enter the university for further study.
In order to ensure fairness in education, Prince Chen and the Crown Prince discussed and decided that the court would provide food, accommodation and school supplies for poor students.
This move enabled many children from poor families to embark on the path of education. They were grateful and studied extra hard.
With the development of education, the country's scientific and technological level has also improved significantly.
Students in the academy conducted in-depth research on astronomical phenomena and created more accurate astronomical instruments. Navigation technology was improved as a result, and merchant ships were able to sail to more distant countries to trade.
In arithmetic, new algorithms were widely used in business and engineering construction, improving computing efficiency and promoting further economic prosperity.
However, when the Prince achieved initial success in education reform, he did not forget the potential threat posed by the remnants of corrupt officials.
He knew very well that although the atmosphere in the court had improved greatly, as long as these remnants still existed, they would be like poisonous stings hidden in the dark.
The Prince of Chen secretly arranged his trusted confidants to monitor those remaining corrupt officials who still had evil intentions.
At the same time, Prince Chen also realized that monitoring and suppression alone could not completely eradicate the root causes of corruption.
He began to promote ideological education in official circles, hoping to prevent corruption by improving the moral qualities of officials.
The Prince personally compiled some books on how to be an official and how to be honest and incorruptible, and distributed them to officials at all levels for reading and study, and required them to attend ideological education lectures regularly.
The prince turned his attention to reforms in the agricultural sector.
He knew very well that agriculture was the foundation of the country, and only with sufficient food could the people live and work in peace and contentment.
The prince invited experienced farmers from all over the country to the palace to ask them for their planting experience and techniques.
Based on the farmers' suggestions, the prince implemented a new agricultural policy, encouraging people to reclaim wasteland, improve crop varieties, and introduce advanced irrigation technology.
The imperial court provided seeds and farm tools to the people who reclaimed wasteland, and also sent agricultural experts to various places to guide farming.
After the promotion of new crop varieties, grain production increased significantly, which not only met the needs of domestic people, but could also be exported to other countries in exchange for scarce materials.
Prince Chen's wife, Shen Tang'an, was delighted to see the country's growing prosperity and people's better lives.
She was not content with merely exerting influence in the palace, but decided to go deep into the people and understand their needs personally.
She took the young prince to visit various villages and towns, delivering clothes and food to the poor people, and at the same time learned about the difficulties they encountered in life and production.
During this process, the young prince more deeply realized the hardships of the people and the significance of national development.
He actively participated in various activities to help the people, and began to think about how to better serve the country and the people.
He proposed some ideas on improving rural education and medical care to the Prince of Chen and the Crown Prince, which were highly recognized by them.
With the joint efforts of Prince Chen, the Crown Prince, Shen Tang'an and the young master, the country has made great progress in all aspects.
The people were full of respect and love for them, and their stories were compiled into songs and dramas and widely sung among the people.
The country continues to thrive in such a positive atmosphere and strides forward towards a more prosperous, harmonious and wise future.
As all aspects of the country were booming, the Prince of Chen and the Crown Prince turned their attention to strengthening the army.
Prince Chen knew very well that a strong military force was the solid backing for the country's long-term stability.
He proposed to the prince that a comprehensive reform of the army should be carried out.
First of all, we start with the recruitment of soldiers. We are no longer limited to traditional sources of soldiers, but recruit passionate young people who are willing to defend our country from all over the country.
They relaxed restrictions on the family background of soldiers, and anyone who was physically strong, had good moral character and a desire to serve the country could join the army.
In order to improve the quality of the soldiers, Prince Chen and the Crown Prince decided to establish a more systematic military training system.
In addition to regular physical training and combat skills training, the teaching of knowledge such as strategy and tactics, and military theory has been added.
They invited military geniuses and experienced generals from all over the country to serve as instructors. These instructors developed a series of effective training programs based on practical experience and the latest military ideas.
The military's equipment has also received unprecedented attention.
The King personally supervised the research, development and manufacturing of weapons, and invested a lot of money to encourage craftsmen to improve weapons.
Blacksmiths forged sharper swords, and the range and accuracy of crossbows were greatly improved.
At the same time, in terms of military engineering, they strengthened the research on siege equipment and fortifications. The new catapults were extremely powerful, and the construction of city walls also used more solid materials and advanced design concepts.
The prince was concerned with the logistics of the army.
He understood the principle of "food and fodder must be sent before troops move out", so he made great efforts to improve the army's food and fodder supply.
He ordered the establishment of special military farms to grow high-yield and storable food crops.
At the same time, the storage and transportation methods of food and fodder were improved to ensure that soldiers had sufficient food supplies at all times.
In terms of medical care, a military medical team was established, doctors with superb medical skills were recruited, and special medicines and treatments for common injuries and illnesses on the battlefield were developed, greatly improving the soldiers' chances of survival on the battlefield.
In order to boost the morale of the army, the Prince of Chen and the Crown Prince also formulated a series of reward systems.
Soldiers who perform bravely on the battlefield can not only receive generous material rewards, but also get the opportunity for promotion.
For generals with outstanding military achievements, they are given high honors and allowed to participate in the country's military decision-making.
In diplomacy, they also skillfully used military force to demonstrate the country's prestige.
Send elite troops to participate in international military exercises and exchange ideas with the military forces of neighboring countries.
This not only demonstrates the strong strength of the country's military, but also enhances military mutual trust with other countries and, to a certain extent, maintains regional peace and stability.
As the military continues to grow stronger, the country's borders become more secure.
Some restless forces in the surrounding areas, seeing the rise of this country's military power, no longer dared to have any thoughts of invasion.
The people in the country also live more securely because they have the protection of a powerful army. Their respect for the King of Chen, the Crown Prince and others becomes deeper and deeper. The development of the country in military, politics, economy, culture and other aspects promotes each other and continues to move towards a brighter future. It has become a truly powerful country and will be recorded in the history books forever.