Cao Dean's words filled all the officials present with anticipation.
According to the rules, anyone who established their Dao or wrote a book that was comparable to a classic would recruit scholars to explain the Dao or the book.
Politics would definitely become a classic in the near future. Moreover, there was a new Dao of Politics.
Fang Yun thought for a while and said, "I'm not thinking about this problem now. There are many things waiting to be done, so it's not suitable to hold a Dao of Politics meeting. Of course, when the time is right, I'll do it."
Cao Dean and the other officials were clearly rather disappointed. This was because they had already obtained quite a lot of benefits from the Legalism Saint Dao Literary Gathering. If they could participate in the Political Dao Literary Gathering, they would definitely benefit greatly. Their cultivation levels would definitely increase in a short amount of time.
"Then what are your plans?" Cao Dean asked.
Fang Yun said seriously, "When I established my Dao of Politics, I received a revelation that the origin of the human race is incomplete. Therefore, Bensei will immediately implement a five-year compulsory education in Jingguo. At the same time, I'll ask the Notre-Dame to promote compulsory education for the entire human race! "
"Compulsory education?"
Everyone did not quite understand.
Fang Yundao said, "Compulsory education means that every child of the right age will receive five years of education. This is the obligation of every citizen. Furthermore, compulsory education will be written into the law and a special education law will be written. "
"But … this will be a huge burden on Jingguo's finances." As the Minister of the Right, Cao Dean immediately estimated the huge cost.
Fang Yundao said, "The first batch of expenses can be transferred from Gyeongo's reparations. After that, the cabinet will lead the reform of the current Jingguo Nation's trading companies. A new Jingguo Trading Company Department will be established. This department will be responsible for managing the state-owned trading companies, workshops, land, and a series of other operations. In the future, the cost of compulsory education will be paid by these state-owned trading companies. After that, the cost of education will be officially paid by the nation. "
Cao Dean immediately nodded. Then, he laughed and said, "If you personally manage this department, the income of Jingguo will increase greatly. Of course, in the future, please say a few words in the Bloodlight Realm and give the Jingguo Trading Company some discounts. "
"Yes." Fang Yun nodded lightly. As long as he did not harm the interests of the Blood Light Realm, he would naturally do his best to help Jingguo.
Cao Dean said, "I'm afraid it won't be easy to implement these five years of compulsory education. But since we're going to implement it, we should strike while the iron is hot. While the Divine Path is newly established and your prestige is at its highest, forcefully implementing it will be much smoother. Once it's implemented, there won't be any illiterate men in Jingguo. It's a good thing in all aspects. "
The officials present nodded slightly. The human race had always been considering universal education, but due to various conditions, universal education was very unrealistic.
In fact, the amount of money each country spent on the arts and education was already a huge number.
Fang Yun said, "Everyone."
Everyone was stunned for a moment, unable to react in a short time. They did not understand what Fang Yun meant by "everyone".
But soon, Assistant Prime Minister Yang Xuwen said in surprise, "Do you mean that women also have to participate in five years of compulsory education?"
"Of course," Fang Yun said seriously.
"This …"
None of the officials present could accept it.
Cao Dean coughed softly and said, "Fang Xusheng, actually, people with common sense know that in the near future, women can also become scholars, but the current conditions do not allow it. You're taking a big step by allowing women to study together. "
"No matter how big the step is, it won't affect the balls," Fang Yun said.
Everyone laughed awkwardly, not knowing how to respond.
"Many opportunities are not waiting for us, nor are they discovered. We create them ourselves! Since Prime Minister Cao said that I can use the power of the Divine Path, it will be useless if it's not used after the deadline. Let's use it today! "
Fang Yun raised his chin slightly and glanced at all the officials present.
Every official felt a strong pressure from Fang Yun. They even had the illusion that all the decisions made by Fang Yun were correct and beneficial to the country. There would not be any problems.
"Then we will do our best to fulfill this decree!" Cao Dean said decisively.
The others also supported and said that they would do it.
After a few breaths, everyone came back to their senses. Huge waves of emotions surged in their hearts.
Fang Yun's body faintly exuded the power of the Divine Path.
Only then did everyone realize that the reason why they gave in was not because Fang Yun's words made sense, nor because they wanted to curry favor with Fang Yun, nor were they sincere in helping him. They were completely influenced by Fang Yun's Divine Path.
The officials were extremely shocked. Even the enforcers of the School of Miscellany did not have such power. It could be seen how compatible the Divine Path was with the Imperial Court, and how powerful the Divine Path was.
Previously, the officials of the School of Miscellany could also indirectly influence the political affairs, but in the face of the scholars of the School of Miscellany, the effect was negligible. However, when Fang Yun's Divine Path was shown, the scholars of the School of Miscellany were powerless to resist.
This was bad news. It meant that in the Imperial Court, no one could resist Fang Yun.
It was also good news. It meant that the Divine Path was incomparably powerful!
Cao Dean had an idea and said, "Fang Xusheng, if you have time, you can go to the Notre-Dame to get an imperial edict to protect the scholars of the School of Miscellany without punishment. In fact, scholars below the Jinshi level cannot be said to participate in the Divine Path. The price of switching schools is extremely low, but it's better to have nothing. "
Fang Yun nodded gently and said, "Prime Minister Cao, you are an experienced man. I will think of a way to go to the Dongsheng Pavilion to get an imperial edict. "
"Ah? To the Dongsheng Pavilion? "
The Dongsheng Pavilion had become the headquarters of the School of Miscellany.
Fang Yun looked up at the sky and said, "In half a year, they will have to change whether they want to or not."
Many officials did not understand, but the great scholars present immediately understood. Fang Yun meant that the Divine Path would not continue to absorb the power of the School of Miscellany for half a year in exchange for an imperial edict.
Cao Dean nodded and said, "This is a good idea. The School of Miscellany's Divine Path has been severely damaged. The most important thing is to stabilize it, not become stronger. If you promise that the School of Miscellany will not absorb the power of the School of Miscellany for half a year, the Dongsheng Pavilion will definitely agree. Unless … they want to hurt both sides, but in reality, they can't hurt you or the School of Miscellany. "
Yang Xuwen coughed lightly and said, "How should we deal with the officials and scholars of the School of Miscellany who fled Jingguo?"
Fang Yun said indifferently, "Everyone has their own choice. I don't blame them. They are not wrong. However, Jingguo does not need them! I want everyone to know one thing. Anyone can leave Jingguo when it is in trouble, but if they want to seize the benefits after Jingguo becomes strong, I'm sorry, but they are not worthy! We will only share the benefits with those who have shared the joys and sorrows of Jingguo! From today onwards, Jingguo people will have priority! "
Some of the old officials were very emotional, but some of them had a flash of reluctance on their faces.
In fact, they should have done this long ago, but they did not have the power in the past. After a long time, even though Jingguo was flourishing under the leadership of Fang Yun, all the officials were still influenced by the strong inertia. Their minds were still stuck in the old era, and their knees were still weak.
In their opinion, they did not have time to think about letting their people stand up. It was better for their people to continue kneeling and not cause them trouble. If their people really stood up, they would definitely be a threat to them.
Therefore, many times, it was not that the officials did not think of it, nor was it that they were incompetent. It was that they deliberately did not do it for their own benefit.
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