The Confucian Way to Sagehood
Chapter 2609

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Cao Dean's words filled every official present with anticipation.

By custom, whenever someone established a Way or wrote a book worthy of standing alongside the classics, they would invite scholars far and wide to explain that Sacred Way or book.

Before long, Political Science would surely be honored as a classic, not to mention that the Political Way had just been established.

Fang Yun pondered for several breaths, then said, "I haven't considered that yet. Right now, a hundred neglected undertakings await revival, so this isn't a suitable time to hold a Political Way Literary Assembly. Of course, when the time is ripe, I will naturally do so."

Cao Dean and the other officials looked somewhat disappointed. They had already gained considerable benefits from the Legalist School's Sacred Way Literary Assembly. If they could attend a Political Way Literary Assembly, they would surely reap great rewards, and their cultivation realms would definitely rise in a short time.

"Then what are your plans for the immediate future?" Cao Dean asked.

Fang Yun said solemnly, "When I established the Political Way, I received a revelation from the Sacred Way: the Human Race's foundation is deficient. Therefore, I will immediately introduce five years of compulsory education for everyone in the Jing Kingdom. At the same time, I will petition the Sacred Academy to promote compulsory education throughout the Human Race!"

"Compulsory education?"

The others did not quite understand.

Fang Yun said, "Compulsory education means that the state pays for every child of the appropriate age to receive five years of schooling. This is an obligation every citizen must fulfill. Furthermore, compulsory education will be written into law, and a dedicated education law must be drafted."

"But... that would place a tremendous burden on the Jing Kingdom's finances." As the Right Prime Minister overseeing

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