Crown Prince of the Empire, I quit!

"Your Majesty, this kind of screening might make scholars all over the world feel uncomfortable."

Chen Shimao looked worried.

Scholars who have studied hard for many years will inevitably feel unbalanced when they know that others can become officials after studying in Qin Ming's school.

Hearing this, Qin Mingdao was not too worried. He said calmly:

"In the first year of school, you learn technical skills, and in the later years of further study, you learn cultural knowledge and management knowledge."

"Students who take the imperial examinations are tested on policy essays and writing. If scholars come here, they will have a great advantage in furthering their studies."

"By then, the world's best and brightest will gather together to undergo the assessment after further study. Who says this isn't just another form of the imperial examination?"

Qin Ming's explanation put the three of them at ease.

If what Qin Ming said is true, then their range of choices will be greatly broadened.

Many scholars of this era cannot avoid the issue of leaving their jobs to study.

Once there is a scholar in the family, not only will there be a shortage of labor to farm the land, but there will also be an extra mouth to feed.

Once these people start studying, it takes many years for them to achieve something, and there are even many who do not achieve anything for many years.

It is for this reason that Qin Ming shortened the years of education, compressing technical learning and cultural studies into two or three years. This method of quickly cultivating talents is extremely attractive to them.

Even some ordinary families can take some risks and send their young people to study.

Even if he couldn't become an official, after studying, it would be a good thing for him to become a team leader in Qin Ming's factory.

"Your Majesty, shall this also be published in the newspaper?"

Song Dingsheng was already a little impatient. Since he occupied half of the country, the Southern Dynasty had been in a state of disrepair and was in urgent need of talents.

If Qin Ming's plan works, they will be able to train a group of technical talents to fill the gap within a year.

In three years, a group of local officials can be trained to help them share the pressure.

This is very fast.

"Publish it in the newspaper and let the world know."

Qin Ming nodded slowly. The next morning, an important event was announced in the newspaper.

Los Angeles Academy was established!

At the same time, academies in various regions such as Lingnan Academy, Jiangnan Academy, and Huxi Academy were established one after another.

Compared with Qin Ming’s other major actions, building a school is just a small matter.

But soon, the sharp-eyed people saw the shocking news in the newspaper.

"Go to school for three years, pass the exam, and you can become an official!?"

"Even if you don't pursue further studies, you can go to school for a year and pass the exam to get a job in a factory. If you perform well in school, you'll be promoted directly!"

"This is too comfortable! Why would I study? Why would I take exams for a higher position?"

"Let's go to school!"

Soon, long queues began to form in schools across the country.

After they register, they will be called into the academy to take the exam.

This kind of test mainly tests whether they can recognize words.

If you can't even recognize words, then you can't waste the academy's resources. You should go home and spend a few months learning to read before coming back.

Fortunately, because Qin Ming’s newspapers are becoming more and more popular, many young people who come to sign up can read.

While they were actively recruiting, the scholars of the Northern Dynasties refused to stand up.

In just the few days since the news was received, thousands of people have requested the court to approve customs clearance documents and relocate to their hometowns.

"Your Majesty, it's not good!"

"The rebels of the Southern Dynasty actually built a school. They no longer follow the original imperial examination system to select talented people, but instead..."

On this day, officials from the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Personnel all rushed into the imperial study. They found Emperor Qian and reported to him that Qin Ming had built several large academies.

"so what?"

Emperor Qian's face was full of impatience.

Building a school would not cause any harm to the Northern Dynasties.

He didn't even know why Qin Ming did this when the war was about to start.

The officials from the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Personnel were stunned for a moment. They found that Emperor Qian seemed to have not reacted yet. Qin Ming's move was to cut off the foundation of the Northern Dynasty!

"But Your Majesty, many scholars are already preparing to migrate."

In desperation, they had to take the initiative to bring up the current chaos among the people.

"They all say that now millions of scholars have migrated south..."

"Millions of scholars have migrated south!?"

This statement made Emperor Qian's voice begin to tremble.

At any time, the aristocratic families are the foundation of a dynasty.

Among the aristocratic families, there are the most scholars because of their favorable conditions!

Now Qin Ming has opened an opening for them, attracting so many scholars to come.

This will inevitably lead to the weakening of the Northern Dynasty's national strength again!

"No!"

Without any hesitation, Emperor Qian waved his hand and gave decisive orders to the officials of the two departments!

Are you kidding? If I let them all go, I will be left alone. How can I be the emperor?

"But Your Majesty...are we going to use soldiers to suppress their departure now?"

"Suppress them if you will! Our country is in crisis. Anyone who flees will be treated as a traitor if caught!"

"Go and capture some of the leaders now, from the Yisan tribe!"

Qin Ming has grasped Emperor Qian's biggest pain point.

He absolutely cannot allow anyone to poach the backbone of his dynasty!

Soon, countless soldiers began to rush from the camp in the capital to various checkpoints.

The onlookers were all shocked and kept talking about it in private.

"Are we going to war with the Southern Dynasty?"

"But the court didn't even issue a notice, why did they suddenly take action?"

"No... I think this has something to do with the announcement released by the Southern Dynasty two days ago."

"Are they trying to detain those scholars and prevent them from defecting to the Southern Dynasty?"

Emperor Qian's reputation among the people was not very good to begin with, and what he did now has pushed him to the forefront again.

Countless people kept cursing him behind his back!

Soon, a large number of scholars were intercepted and captured by the soldiers arranged by Emperor Qian and brought back to the capital.

They were then dragged to the execution ground and beheaded one by one in front of tens of thousands of people.

Such actions soon caused unrest among the people in the Northern Dynasty.

In addition to those scholars, many ordinary people also hope that their descendants can read and write.

Emperor Qian's move completely cut off their possibilities.

This matter soon reached Qin Ming's ears.

"Oh no, Your Majesty! The Northern Dynasty has begun to massacre those scholars who want to cross the river to the south!"

Chen Shimao quickly came to Qin Ming and told him the whole situation.

"This is not only destroying our own grave, but also severing the destiny of our Daqian!"

Qin Ming frowned immediately.

These readers are the precious wealth they have accumulated over the years.

But Emperor Qian wanted to kill them all just to avoid getting any advantage to himself.

This behavior is no different from that of a tyrant!

"Use this as an excuse to have Chenpi send troops to the rescue."

"Tangerine peel?"

Hearing this name, Chen Shimao was stunned for a moment.

"Isn't he at Jiangnan Port? Why are you sending troops from so far away, Your Majesty?"