Chapter 789 - 376 Female Study_3
Qian Yixiu was somewhat flushed with excitement; Emperor Qianwu had actually included her in the ranks of Hua Mulan.
She hadn’t expected that the emperor’s thoughts could be so advanced; no wonder this dynasty was leaning towards the development of capitalism.
At the same time, Emperor Qianwu also put forward some requirements for women’s education.
Especially concerning courses on morality and daily living, it was said that only Qian Yixiu, Princess Changfeng, and Madam Lu were members responsible for drafting the curriculum, and they had specifically assigned Lu Hanlin and Libationer Lin to be involved as well. He also clearly stated that they should not blindly follow old customs and aimed to educate a new generation of young ladies for the Great Qian Kingdom.
Yu Xiu initially was somewhat reluctant to teach girls, agreeing only because Qian Yixiu had pestered him into it. But now, seeing the Emperor giving such importance to women’s education, his grudging acceptance turned into genuine willingness.
What was even more pleasing was that, as soon as the news spread, many households came looking for the Liang family, Pan family, and Qian family to seek favors. Those who were not acquainted did so by asking others for help, all hoping to get their daughters into the girls’ school.
Initially, Qian Yixiu had worried about student enrollment, thinking that two classes would be quite an achievement, but now it seemed that at least five classes would be needed, and they would have to select the best applicants.
Finding suitable teachers became a problem. Male teachers couldn’t be too young, or there might be a risk of romantic entanglements with their students. They wanted to hire more female teachers, but most educated women were in big houses, with families, husbands, and children, and it wasn’t easy for them to become professional women.
At the same time, a women’s education preparatory team was formed. As the initiator and founder, Qian Yixiu naturally assumed the role of principal. The talented woman Madam Lu became vice-principal while Pan Yue and the Eldest Princess served as honorary secretaries-general, responsible only for providing suggestions and funds.