Chu Qingzhi said, "You may see the commoners in my fief living seemingly well, but raising a child, especially to fund their education, is quite difficult. Moreover, many families have more than one child, making it unrealistic for them to attend a school. Investing a few taels to learn a craft is the most practical option."
The cost for a child's education amounts to thirty taels annually, which is the bare minimum.
Working in a workshop, an individual can earn around fifty taels a year, barely enough to support one child.
If there are two earners in the family, then it becomes feasible.
The Emperor and Empress did not comment.
Chu Qingzhi contemplated and then suggested, "Actually, I think you should visit the surrounding villages."
Seeing firsthand is the only way to truly understand the situation.
The Emperor understood Chu Qingzhi's intent and said, "After our visit to your school, we shall tour the vicinity."
