Chapter 151: Popularization of Education

"Lecturer? Me?"

The old man pointed at himself, his eyes wide.

"My lord, I have never received higher education. I only started working after learning some basic grammar and arithmetic. I am afraid I am not qualified."

"I am honored to be able to take care of and teach these children the most basic knowledge as a guide. For those higher-level grammar and technology, you may need to find someone else..."

"Don't rush to refuse."

Levi interrupted the old man and said, "There are many wise men in this world who are quite humble, so humble that even they think they are just mediocre people who know nothing."

"Humility is good, but if you are always humble, your wisdom will really be buried."

"Sometimes, whether you can do something is not just a matter of your own words, it also needs to be tested by practice."

"I also have some knowledge of history, grammar, arithmetic, and various crafts."

During the time when he was in seclusion in the Orthanc Tower, he really read a lot of such books.

"I think I can still tell whether someone is qualified to conduct educational activities."

"Let's take an entrance exam."

That morning, due to the sudden visit of the lord and the temporary decision to take the entrance exam for teachers, the children were temporarily given half a day off. They returned home and told their families about what they saw and heard in the classroom.

Among them, the child whose head was touched by Levi walked into the house with his back straightened.

He looked as if he was going to break the door frame.

In the temporary classroom, when the children went home, Levi made the test questions at a fairly fast speed and handed the paper and pen to the old scholar.

The old scholar took the test paper with a little nervousness and looked at the content on it.

This was a comprehensive test paper, involving arithmetic, history, mythology, poetry, grammar, and some common laws of the kingdom.

However, except for one or two arithmetic questions that made him doubt what he had learned in the past few decades, the other questions were quite simple and could be said to be easy to solve.

Looking at the answer sheet, Levi knew that the stacks of books he had read in the tower of Orthanc for dozens of days seemed too scarce compared to what the old man had learned for decades.

"Very good insights."

Not to mention being a teacher, it's enough to be a principal.

"It's decided."

Levi made a decision and asked:

"What's your name?"

"Taber."

The old scholar said his name.

"Okay, Taber, you have proved your knowledge, and what you have learned in the past is by no means useless."

"The children of Roadside Castle will be left to you."

"But you still have to think about the specific details."

After the temporary exam, another temporary meeting was held in this room.

About specific educational methods and models.

Levi discussed with Taber and chose to directly imitate Gondor, but the difference is that only a few people are qualified or have the resources to carry out higher education in Gondor.

But in Roadside Castle, this will be something everyone has to go through.

If all goes well, this will create a force where all members have extremely high quality...

There are forces in Middle-earth that can do this, such as those next door.

The Northern Rangers, or the Dunedain Rangers.

But they have their reasons for being able to do this.

After all, all the Rangers are Dunedain, whose bloodline is known as the king among men, and whose lifespan is three times that of ordinary humans.

In addition, they all come from the Kingdom of Númenor, a powerful kingdom that can build the Heavenly Road as a small project like Levi.

Although it may not be as fast as Levi.     Númenor was once the most powerful kingdom in the world, at least before the last king of Númenor tried to conquer Valinor by force to achieve immortality, the kingdom was still very prosperous.

As for the consequences of their march to Valinor...

Let's take a look at the sea, where Númenor is now sinking.

The reason for the sinking is that the king stepped on Valinor with his left foot first, and the country was destroyed before he had time to be happy.

Before the sinking of Numenor, only a small number of people escaped. They established two kingdoms, one called Arnor, which fought with the Witch King for more than 600 years until it collapsed, and the other called Gondor, which is now fighting fiercely with Mordor.

The Northern Nomads are a tribe formed after the collapse and dissolution of the Kingdom of Arnor. All the Dunedain in this tribe can be said to be the most orthodox descendants of the Numenor royal family.

But then again, the Nomads have extremely high literacy and are both civil and martial. There is also a reason that their number is too small, much smaller than the elves in any other place. Even if they are given a month to gather, they may not be able to gather hundreds of people.

With fewer people, it is easier to lead, and the average value is easier to raise.

"Maybe we can ask some Nomads to be teachers."

After confirming the school construction project, Levi thought of these Nomads.

Nomads who are a little older can fully serve as lecturers, whether in history, grammar or sports.

But whether they are willing or not is another matter.

A few days later, the first school in Roadside Castle was established, and Taber, an old scholar from Gondor, served as the first principal to manage all aspects of the affairs.

Levi served as the honorary principal, responsible for slacking off and being offline.

This newly established team can be said to have made Taber, who had just taken office, worry a lot.

There were too many people who signed up to study, including many adults.

——Because Levi said that those who are illiterate or have never been to school should be taught as much as possible, and more classes will be enough.

Taber didn't know what "try as much as possible" meant, so he could only try to satisfy all of them.

"Why do you all want to go to school so much?"

"I have never seen farmers and workers in any place so keen on learning."

Old Taber asked.

"That's because people in other places don't have time. Everyone is busy making a living. Who has the mood to think about this."

"And there is another point - because the lord supports this."

The community representative, Old Wade, answered by the way when signing up.

"Even if I am, I want to make it easier for the lord to understand when I write a report. You won't not teach me, right?"

Looking at Wade, who is older than him, Taber curled his lips helplessly.

"Okay, okay, remember not to be late."

"Don't worry, after all, the work is so little, I will arrange the time well."

"Ah--"

Although there are many things to do, it is comforting that as time goes by, the reputation and rumors of the lord gradually spread to more places, and the population in the territory is always growing steadily.

Even if they are not so outstanding, they can still find people who can support this school.

As for some people who are qualified but are nervous and shy or don't want to do it.

Just tell him that the lord is the honorary principal, and he will immediately take the initiative to assume a certain position as if he is possessed by something.

As for when they can see the lord personally giving a lecture.

Taber can only answer: "I don't know."

Because the lord ran away again.