Chapter 670 Cultural Exchange Event Lin Che smiled calmly. The calmness from his heart made his words seem to carry a kind of magic. “Your Majesty, force can conquer the enemy, but culture can conquer the soul. Our Ming Dynasty has a profound cultural heritage, which is our most precious wealth. By showcasing our culture, we can not only let other countries understand the real Ming Dynasty.” It can also unintentionally bring each other closer. Zhu Yuanzhang nodded. He studied military tactics all night, so he naturally understood the principle of attacking the enemy's strategy. Just as you said, prepare for this cultural exchange event. I am patriotic. I see different results. With Zhu Yuanzhang's approval, Lin Che began intensive preparations. Ma Ta chose Chengtianmen Square, the most spectacular scenery in the Ming Dynasty, as the venue for the event, not only because it symbolizes the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty, but also because it can accommodate guests from various countries. The space is big enough to carry the cultural exchange. Under Lin Che's preparation, masters of Ming Dynasty's calligraphy, painting, music, martial arts and other fields were invited to participate in this event. They either took up their pens to break the devil and show the beauty of Ming Dynasty's calligraphy and painting, or brought Qi Qin to participate and use the limited sound of guqin to convey the historical precipitation of Ming Dynasty or use martial arts to show the soul of Ming Dynasty warriors. At the same time, envoys from various countries arrived in Ming Dynasty. Faced with such an unprecedented cultural event, they came for various purposes, but in their hearts they all expressed curiosity and respect for the culture of Ming Dynasty. On the day of the event, the heads on Chengtianmen Square trembled. Lin Che stood at the front of the square, wearing a Taoist robe and smiling. There was not only confidence in his eyes. There was also respect and love for culture. Representatives from many countries were divided into their respective areas. Various carefully prepared cultural displays were presented one after another. Landscape paintings were slowly unfolded in front of the audience, each telling a touching story. The melodious nocturne echoed in the air, making people feel as if they had traveled back a thousand years ago. The martial arts performances were so shocking. The tense atmosphere seemed to be dissolved little by little by the interweaving of this cultural atmosphere. The envoys gradually let down their guard during the exchanges, and began to listen carefully, watch and even participate in the exchanges. The envoy from a distant country explained his countless experiences with the Ming Dynasty and bowed deeply to Lin Che. "Master State Master, before today, I had many misunderstandings about the Ming Dynasty, but now, I am deeply attracted by the culture of the Ming Dynasty. I will bring back what I have seen and heard today to my country and tell my people. There are many such voices. As the cultural exchange event deepens, more and more people begin to realize that different cultures can have such a harmonious blend. At the end of the feast of bullets, Lin Che stood on the high platform, looking at the scene where the once heavily guarded worlds are now talking to each other, and he couldn't help but sigh. The power of culture can indeed cross mountains and seas. He whispered, Zhu Yuanzhang was watching all this and felt extremely gratified. Lin Che, thanks to you, let us see the power of culture. Today's harmony will surely become the friendship between the Ming Dynasty and other countries. Although the event ended, the impact he brought was bound in our hearts. Through this cultural feast, Ling Chi not only successfully softened the tense atmosphere between countries, but also raised a lot of money and grain. Lin Che stood by the window, looking at the scenery outside with deep eyes. The usual dusk brought a hint of coolness, but his new summary was hot and long. With the support of Zhu Yuanzhang, the education reform plan he proposed was launched. He knew that this was a reform that would have a far-reaching impact on the future of the Ming Dynasty. National Master, do you really think these reforms can succeed? The armrest stood aside, full of concern and doubts. He believed in Ling Chi's wisdom, but the reform involved too many fields and the help was probably not small. Lin Che turned around with a faint smile on his face. Li Zheng said that the root of a strong country lies in education. We should not only work for today but also for tomorrow and for the future of the Ming Dynasty. Reform is never a one-time thing. We need to go step by step. Li Zheng nodded. Although he still had doubts in his heart, he knew that this matter was not the will. He deeply admired Ling Chi's foresight and vision. At the same time, he was proud to be able to assist such a great national teacher. The National Public School was grandly opened in the capital. Lin Che attended the opening ceremony in person. He said that the school was not only open to the public for free, but also specially set up a section for the education of illiterate people. It can be called a major event in the teaching world of the Ming Dynasty. This school will be the cradle of thousands of people. Lin Che said at the opening ceremony that we hope that through education, everyone will have the opportunity to change their own destiny and contribute to the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty. However, there are still many twists and turns. Although Lin Che's reforms were supported by Zhu Yuanzhang, there was a lot of fluctuations in the court. Some officials of the Sustainability Faction believed that the reform introduced too many new ideas, which might shake the foundation of the court, and began to plan and obstruct it secretly. A battle of open and covert about the reform quietly unfolded in Changtan. At a court meeting, the ministers of the Sustainability Faction stood up to make public their will. The national teacher was the national teacher, but he was deeply involved in education reform. Was it suspected of his own hand? And would this move make the people forget their duties and tend to talk nonsense and harm the country? Lin Che responded indifferently, "Ministers have all, and I am naturally in two realms, but education is not about letting people talk nonsense and harm the country, but about opening people's wisdom and letting them understand what their duties are. Only when the people are opened up can the country be truly strong. Isn't this what we are pursuing?" Zhu Yuanzhang listened quietly at the side. He was very satisfied with Lin Che's answer. He knew that although Lin Che's reform was not smooth, as long as he persisted, there would be great success. With Lin Che's persistence and Zhu Yuanzhang's support, more and more schools were established across the country, and literacy was widely promoted. With the vigorous development of the education world, the national strength of the Ming Dynasty was strengthened, and the people's general redemption and scientific and technological levels had a qualitative leap. Lin Che looked at the increasingly prosperous capital city, his heart filled with satisfaction and pride. He knew that all this was just the beginning, and the real challenge and glory were waiting for Ou Zhe and his group ahead. He believed that as long as Daming continued to forge ahead and keep spreading the message, the country would surely usher in a more glorious tomorrow in his hands.

The storm of educational reform set off by Lin Che not only profoundly changed the Ming Dynasty, but also affected the historical process of Li Zheng and the world. (End of this chapter)