Is this what these common people learn in the academy? !
Godwin listened dumbfounded as Santis recounted the most important period in the history of magic on the podium, interspersed with classic magic circle models based on historical development, and those talismans. Wenhe magic lines were arranged on the blackboard to form mysterious patterns, and those civilian children - the children of farmers, fishermen, blacksmiths, and laundresses, they were all listening and reading seriously. Taking notes!
Godwin Orlando swears to God - even a child from a big businessman's family in the royal capital may not be able to understand these things.
Because these are completely extraordinary knowledge!
The children's lessons exceeded Godwin's imagination, and what was even more beyond his imagination was the degree to which these children mastered magic runes.
After a few simple questions, he realized that these children were not newbies who had just come into contact with runes, nor were they "idiots" who memorized some book knowledge - not only did they know every The shape and writing of a rune, and even knowing how to modify their position in a magic circle!
This subversive lesson is over - at least for Godwin Orlando, this is a subversive lesson.
After the class ended, the children ran out happily and played on the playground with their friends. Some children stayed and continued reading or chatting and making noise in the classroom. Santis left He went outside the classroom and loudly reminded the children not to fight in the corridor, and then came to Godwin's side.
"Mr. Orlando," the second-level arcanist said with a gentle smile, "what do you think?"
"I didn't expect... what is being taught here is actually These things..." Godwin's eyes were confused, "Are these children...all talented in magic? Are they all magic apprentices you selected?"
Santis shook his head, no. He said hurriedly: "First of all, not every class teaches runes and magic theory. Only children's classes and some special education adult classes offer courses in this area. Secondly, these children are not my magic apprentices - —They are just the most ordinary civilians in the territory. Only one of them has a weak magical talent, and the others will be ordinary people throughout their lives."
Godwin blinked: "Then... ..."
Santis rarely interrupted others: "You are curious about why they can understand these courses and have access to this extraordinary knowledge, right?"
Godwin nodded slightly silently.
Santis asked him in return: "Why can't they understand, why can't they be in contact?"
Godwin was stunned for a moment, and then he was about to say something. He used reasons such as the inability of civilians to learn complex knowledge and the inability to comprehend extraordinary mysteries, but he swallowed these subconscious words before they came out. He knew that onceIf he said these words to himself, he would probably be the stupidest person here today.
"They can understand and learn. At least in the children's class, I have come into contact with many smart children, such as Gesang and Wandou, who are particularly talented in drawing," Santis With a smile on his lips, he walked towards the classroom door as he spoke, and gestured for Godwin to follow behind, "And after the lord implements a series of nutritional meals for children, these children will grow bigger than their My parents are stronger and smarter. Except for their birth, they are no different from us, from extraordinary people, from nobles, from any so-called 'upper class'."
Godwin followed San. Behind Tis, he came to the large square of the college (or as it is called here, the "playground"). There were many children playing here. It was approaching evening, and some adults who had finished work earlier were also here. Before class, these people, still wearing coarse work clothes and with mud on their legs, were gathering under the magic crystal street lamp next to the playground, turning over the alphabet cards in their hands by the light.
A worker wearing a factory uniform who was passing by stopped briefly beside Godwin. He took off his felt hat, bent slightly and greeted Santis and Godwin. He bowed and walked away.
"Do you know why he saluted you?" Santis asked.
"He should know that I am a scholar recruited by the lord..."
"No, just because you have knowledge, he is saluting your knowledge, not you." Santis said lightly, and raised his hand to point to a high white wall on the other side of the playground. On that high wall, Godwin saw a line of eye-catching large characters:
"Knowledge and people are both important." Not noble, but knowledge is noble."
"Here, everyone is qualified to pursue knowledge, and even this is the obligation of Cecil citizens," Santis' voice said to Gold. Wen woke up from the shock caused by that sentence, "And after accepting this rule, I discovered one thing, that is, under the same conditions, even a serf's child, when he is learning something No worse than the children of knights."
Santis did not tell the complete truth here - in fact, there is still a difference between the children of serfs and the children of nobles.
Due to congenital malnutrition and poor growth conditions in infants and young children, children from serfs or extremely poor families will generally have poor intellectual and physical development. According to the lord, this kind of The gap will take at least one or two generations to slowly close.
However, it is precisely because of these avoidable gaps that Santis realizes more deeply how important the order that Gawain is promoting in this land is - this is simply a project that can be A career that is described as great.
He did not want Godwin Orlando, a scholar who gave up all his future and rushed all the way from the royal capital to the south, a true scholar, to miss out on this great cause.
GeDevin was silent briefly. After a while, he asked a question: "Then what I have studied for most of my life is worthless?"
"Of course not, knowledge will always be there." The value is just different in use," Santis shook his head. "In other words, there is no distinction between high and low knowledge, only whether it is appropriate for the current situation. I believe that the lord asked you to write that newspaper for no reason. Burying your talents, and you should understand this yourself - will using your grammatical skills in writing popular news really affect the 'honor' of a great scholar like you? No, you just can't accept the need? Putting yourself in the same position as ordinary people, you can't accept the fact that you have to understand the thoughts of the so-called 'lower people', but what about the reality?"
Santis smiled: " We are all in the same position, we are all just seekers of knowledge."
Seeing Godwin's thoughtful look, Santis continued: "And there is one thing I don't know. Have you ever thought, Mr. Orlando, those civilians who have received school education can understand the words you write, and some can even understand the rune language. Although their research in these fields is definitely not as in-depth as yours, at least they are You know a little bit, but you... do you know even a little bit about drying rice and tanning leather?"
After saying this, Santis closed his mouth and left time. The old gentleman in front of me, this is probably the most direct and direct expression of his opinions in a place other than the classroom. Since returning from his last trip to the capital, this second-level arcanist has really gained a lot. Big changes.
Godwin exhaled softly and was silent for a moment. He smiled and shook his head: "I really don't understand this aspect, but those current affairs news and the lords want to publicize I can still write the promotion policy, and I can write it more concisely and clearly than anyone else.
"As for the parts that I don't understand, I - and my apprentices, we can. Ask someone who knows. They know this stuff, they just don't know how to write it, but that's what I'm good at. "
"Mr. Orlando," Thantis bowed his head slightly to Godwin Orlando, "you'd better act quickly. The lord usually gives people a second chance-but the scholars in the territory You're not the only one. "
"Thank you for your help and enlightenment," Godwin Orlando said to Thantis in a very solemn tone, "and you can call me Godwin from now on - calling me by my last name is too alienating. . ”
After saying this, the old gentleman said goodbye to Santis, then turned around and walked quickly towards the gate of the college.
After he After the figure disappeared outside the gate, a hazy black shadow appeared next to Santis, and gradually formed the figure of Amber.
The half-elf lady looked at Santis quite unexpectedly. One glance: "Santis, you are very eloquent. ”
“NothingEloquence, I just said what I wanted to say." Santis saluted the shadow master who wandered around the territory all day, but was actually the lord's guard, and asked curiously, "I I'm just a little curious as to why the lord cares so much about this matter - although Godwin is an excellent scholar, he is not special. "
"Just think of it as an attempt," Amber said casually, "Don't worry about it. "
"Are you trying..." Santis muttered, then curled his lips, "Anyway, the lord must have his own considerations. ”
Amber did not respond, her body gradually faded in the air, and soon disappeared in front of Santis.
After another four days, Sisi The citizens of Erling saw a brand new thing in front of the Government Office Square in the city center.
They exuded the unique smell of ink, stacked neatly in one place. On a small cement platform—this platform is unique to the Cecil Territory. In most cases, it is used by officials from the Government Affairs Department to display new gadgets that appear on the territory to the territorial residents—two A soldier stood beside the stage, guarding the neatly printed materials, and was responsible for explaining to the gathered people what was on the stage.
A kind of newspaper. A reading that can belong to everyone.
The gathered crowd were discussing with each other. Those who arrived earlier were explaining to those who had just arrived what new gadget the lord had invented. Some people were guessing. Regarding the content of the newspaper, more people are speculating on their price and specific functions.
In the beginning, perhaps only a small number of people would try it out of curiosity.
But soon, the Cecil people who have spare money will realize that they will have their own "book" from now on.
Some distance away from the platform, wearing gray academic robes. Godwin Orlando and his two apprentices (temporary editor and "reporter") watched the situation around the platform from a distance.
Santis stood beside Godwin. He looked at the scene in the distance and whispered to himself: "From today on, another privilege has been broken. ”
Godwin thought thoughtfully: “Is it the privilege of having knowledge and freedom...”
“How does it feel to participate with your own hands? ”
“Not bad. ”