In a simple and elegant reception room, there is a table and four chairs, several paintings related to the church are hung on the left and right walls, and the innermost wall is painted with the church's symbol, the yellow four-pointed star.Owen sat in his chair, calmly sipping tea and waiting for someone, while Marpel stood straight to his right back.At this moment, the door of the room was opened, and an old man over half a hundred years old with a kind and kind face walked in.The high-class clergy garb he wore indicated his identity, and it was Bishop Flynn."
I'm sorry to keep you waiting, Marquis Eisen."
Bishop Flynn had an apologetic look on his face."
All right, Bishop Flynn."
Seeing someone coming, Owen quickly stood up as a sign of respect.Bishop Flynn came over and made a gesture of please, saying, "Let's sit down and talk." ”"Okay."
With that, the two sat down face to face, separated by an elegant mahogany table.The two sides exchanged a few pleasantries before talking about yesterday's speech.Regarding the liege's decision, Bishop Flynn expressed his full support for Frontier.With this promise, Owen was even more relieved.As long as the church is around, it will be able to stabilize the anxiety of many people, especially those believers.Then the two sides discussed the winter relief in more detail.Previously, Bishop Flynn had only agreed to this first, and there was no plan for how to implement it.After discussing these things, Owen led the conversation to the purpose of this visit."
Bishop Flynn, I've heard that your orphanage not only raises orphans, but also sends people to teach them to read and write, right?""
Yes, that's right."
After a pause, Bishop Flynn explained: "However, we are only teaching the children in the orphanage to read the words of the Holy Scriptures.Because they will become probationary priests in the future, which is almost a certainty.If you are illiterate, you will not be able to proclaim the greatness of Lumichael. ”In addition, those who possess magical powers are sent to become high-ranking priests or Templars who can use magic, as Teresa exemplifs."
That's right."
Owen understood, and made a request: "Bishop Flynn, I want to ask you for one thing. ”"What's the matter?""
I'd like to borrow a few priests from you who are good at teaching people to read, I don't know if it's okay?""
If it's just a borrower, of course you can."
Then, Bishop Flynn speculated: "Marquis Eisen, do you want to train a group of literate people by borrowing these people?"
”"That's right, I want to start a school.When the time comes, you will be responsible for the personnel, and I will be responsible for the teaching materials and utensils necessary for teaching. ”In order for Bishop Flynn to understand his purpose, Owen explained his plan for education for all in detail.This winter, there are bound to be a lot of people in Frontier Town who have nothing to do.Owen intended to gather them and divide them into children's and adult classes, starting with the most basic literacy education.As for the school used for teaching, it was enough to renovate an uninhabited aristocratic house.Anyway, they're all gone, so let's use it.This is only the pilot phase.When the time is ripe, Owen will promote the implementation of free and compulsory education in Frontier Town.All children under the age of 14 are obliged to attend school, and in addition to literacy education, they are taught in arithmetic, basic science, physical education, history, etc.Students who complete the program are required to pass an academic examination to obtain a primary degree certificate in order to graduate.Where there is a beginner's level, there must be intermediate and advanced degree certificates.However, this requires taking and passing entrance exams in order to continue your studies, after all, not everyone is good at learning.It is enough to master the basics, and there is no need to force them to learn so deeply.For adults who need to work during the day, there are also night classes.There will also be corresponding exams, and as long as you pass the exams, you will also get a degree certificate.The wishes of this plan are very good, but the reality is cruel.The priest provided by Bishop Flynn may only teach literacy.In other words, Owen had to teach them personally and train them to become the first qualified teachers.Moreover, Winster also told Owen that education investment is a big hole, which cannot be effective in the short term, and it must be persisted in the long term to achieve something.The front was quite understandable, but in the back there were some points that confused Bishop Flynn.For example, he didn't understand what basic science was taught.Even this does not prevent Bishop Flynn from understanding the EFA program.Obviously, this is a huge and time-consuming project.It's just that he doesn't understand why the lord bothered to do such meaningless things."
Marquis Eisen, your subjects don't even use words in their daily lives, are they willing to learn them?""
Although it is not needed at the moment, it will be needed in the future."
Owen said that starting next spring, he will build a large number of factories in the border town, which will require a large number of high-quality workers.Only those with basic education can undertake these tasks.As for whether the people are willing to go to school, as long as the monthly wages of the workers are announced to the public and the proper publicity is given, I am afraid that they will rush to learn."
Uh......
What is a factory?
”The lord always popped up some inexplicable new words, and Bishop Flynn was in a fog when he heard it."
Sorry, I should have explained."
Under Winster's ears, Owen learned so many new words that he almost forgot that others hadn't heard them.What is a factory?
It is a type of large industrial building used to produce goods, generally with a production line composed of large machines or equipment.Of course, Owen can't just explain to Bishop Flynn that he has to describe things in this world."
Factory, you can think of it as a super-large workshop.A large group of people went inside to work collectively and produce the same goods on a large scale. ”"Oh......
I see. ”Bishop Flynn stroked his beard, "That's what you mean, you're promising plenty of well-paying jobs that require the use of what you've learned in school. ”"That's pretty much it."
Owen nodded.It's not easy to finally fully understand the purpose of the lord."
Well, Marquis Eisen, we will provide you with five priests who are good at teaching."
Bishop Flynn promised, "Also, can you send the children from the orphanage to the children's class you just mentioned?"
”"That's fine, Bishop Flynn.Thank you for your help. ”Finally, the two sides had a detailed discussion on this matter.For example, when it comes to compensation, the church naturally won't work for Owen in vain."
Oh!
That's right. ”Owen suddenly remembered another important matter: "Bishop Flynn, I have issued a conscription order to form a militia.This team has to conduct cultural training every night, so please send a priest to me first, and I will explain the relevant teaching content myself. ”"Huh?
Do you need to be literate to fight undead monsters?
”Bishop Flynn didn't know anything about fighting, but he didn't think it helped him in battle."
Of course, a brave and good fighting team must also be a literate team."
It wasn't Owen who said that, it was Winster who told him.