NFBE Chapter 1776 Wasn't it said that the Papal States were full of unruly people?
Chapter 1776 Wasn't it said that the Papal States were full of unruly people?
The National Defense Army company commander looked at the village before him and fell into thought.
Dude, has this village changed that much in just one year?
Why does it feel like the villagers live in better conditions than the soldiers in the National Defense Army?
The company commander fell silent, and the soldiers who came from behind also fell silent.
More than 200 people just stared blankly at the village in front of them.
The changes over the course of a year left them dumbfounded.
When the villagers learned of the arrival of the National Defense Army, they were initially confused, but soon they gathered around like madmen.
Like seeing a monkey in a zoo.
After experiencing the fervent gazes of the people, the National Defense Force was somewhat bewildered.
Dude, why do we feel like we've become monkeys in a zoo?
For some reason, the soldiers of the National Defense Forces suddenly had this feeling.
In fact, their feeling was not wrong, because the common people clearly regarded them as rare animals...
"Hey honey, did you know? The National Defense Forces have arrived at the gate! They're huge! And they're still alive! Quick, call the kids to come see!"
After feeling the gazes of the people, the company commander of the National Defense Army could no longer save face.
If we're not friends, can't you at least give us some face?
Don't we have any pride?
The villagers didn't expect that the National Defense Army would come to their village at this time.
Anyone who didn't know better would think the National Defense Force came to freeload lunch.
In reality, the National Defense Forces never even considered coming over to freeload lunch.
They planned to have the cooks prepare all the lunches for the entire village.
The two sides stared at each other, but eventually the company commander couldn't take it anymore and ordered the soldiers to get out of the vehicle and go into the village to visit the villagers.
Ask how you've been lately, if you have any needs, or if there are any armed groups like bandits in the vicinity.
The village chief arrived immediately and answered all the questions posed by the National Defense Army company commander.
"Oh, platoon leader, you're too kind!"
There's nothing unusual in the village; everyone's doing well. The only problem is that everyone's busy with spring planting, and they're probably a bit tired. It would be best if we could have farm machinery to help us with the planting."
The village chief acted as if he were already familiar with the locals, treating the National Defense Army as if they were outsiders.
He immediately began to describe the situation in the village.
The National Defense Army company commander breathed a sigh of relief after learning that every household had enough to eat and wear.
Good, even the poorest villages can have enough to eat, so the other villages must be doing much better, right?
The other villages are indeed much the same.
Most villages are better off than this one, and a significant portion of the population there has begun to pursue more than just having enough to eat.
For example, pursuing one's own spiritual nourishment.
They somehow acquired a large number of books to read.
Almost every household has a book.
Those with slightly better economic conditions usually have two or three books at home.
With Lyon's strong support and subsidies of billions of copper coins.
Some introductory books and other easy-to-understand books are sold at a loss.
For example, if you sell a book for one copper coin, you can only earn enough to cover the cost and miscellaneous transportation and labor expenses.
As for making a profit, forget about it.
They might even lose money...
What? You mean copyright fees?
Most of the books are from a single author...
An author named Leon...
For Lyon, he doesn't need much money.
Moreover, he doesn't need much money at all.
When you're broke, you can just lie down on the bed, open your mouth, and stretch out your hand.
So what if I live off my wife? I'm not living off your wife!
With Lyon's strong encouragement, people throughout the country began to read voraciously to broaden their horizons.
What's even more terrifying is that a significant portion of the farmers have started reading books.
It's not that I'm afraid of how bad a scoundrel is, it's that I'm afraid of a scoundrel who is cultured.
I'm not afraid of intellectuals becoming farmers; I'm afraid of farmers gaining knowledge...
Of course, most farmers read books about farming.
A significant number of farmers found these books about crops to be truly enlightening.
Because they discovered that many of their farming methods in the past were incorrect.
Or rather, it's not a farming method that maximizes profits.
After improving their farming methods, they instantly gained more profits.
Farmers have felt the direct impact of knowledge.
They also began to gradually change their mindset and started trying every means to send their children to school.
Although the current government is struggling financially and cannot provide free education for all children.
However, Lyon gritted his teeth and tightened his belt to ensure that all children in all regions received government subsidies.
Tuition and fees may be unavoidable, but Lyon still managed to squeeze out funds from the government to cover the costs of books and classrooms.
Moreover, education expenditure now accounts for 30% of the total expenditure of the Da Yan government.
It's worth noting that infrastructure only accounts for 40%.
Education alone accounts for 30% of the expenditure.
There's nothing we can do; there are just too many children in this world who can't afford to go to school.
Ordinary people began to have access to books.
Countless people began to sing praises of Lyon's achievements.
The National Defense Army company commander also wanted to give some candy and other treats to the children in the village.
However, it was discovered that these children were not present in the village at all.
After inquiring, the company commander learned that most of the children in the village had gone to school.
Upon receiving this news, the company commander was overjoyed, because the fact that the children were all going to school meant that the next generation of people in the Papal States would be greatly changed.
It is very possible that they will go from being troublemakers to law-abiding citizens.
What if those Papal States opponents send their own children there for free education?
Lyon commented on this type of person.
Yes, that's exactly what I want. Send your children over!
As I said before, one dares to give and the other dares to teach!
As long as you dare to send your child here, the teacher is confident that you can completely transform your child.
Don't underestimate the terrifying power of "red education"!
How so? With the education system of the Great Yan Dynasty, although it cannot make everyone successful, it can make everyone reasonable and able to distinguish right from wrong.
For ordinary people, it's enough to be reasonable and know right from wrong.
The armored company waited until the children were dismissed from school and went home.
They also told the villagers that they didn't need to cook lunch.
The armored company's cooks immediately started flipping the woks.
Many soldiers of the National Defense Forces drooled with envy as they looked at the stir-fried meat in the dining car.
You should know that when they were in the camp, the cooks were never this indulgent.
They ate very well, but compared to today, it was nothing...
Seeing the somewhat envious looks in the eyes of the National Defense Army soldiers, the common people suddenly realized that these soldiers were truly good to them...
Around noon, the children finished their classes and returned to the village.
As a result, a large number of vehicles were parked at the entrance of the village.
At the same time, I could smell the fragrance wafting in the air.
Upon seeing the red flag, the children immediately surrounded it, showing no fear or sense of distance whatsoever.
"Uncle, you're so handsome!"
A soldier on guard duty was somewhat bewildered upon hearing this.
Looking into the little girl's longing eyes, the soldier suddenly realized something, then pulled out some candy from his pocket with a wry smile.
Are kids these days so blunt?
Isn't it said that the Papal States are full of troublemakers?