"Mr. Zhu, what do you think of our college?"

Since Zhu Qingshi agreed, Zhang Ning also breathed a sigh of relief.

With the help of such a later master of education reform, China's education reform may not be unsuccessful.

However, the first qiē of the school has just begun, and there is no school name, no school site, and no hardware equipment.

Zhang Ning also asked this series of questions to Zhu Qingshi from time to time.

Obviously, Zhu Qingshi seems to have studied this piece for a long time, and said directly.

"Starting in the first year of college is definitely the most difficult. However, when it comes to an institution, hardware is not the most important thing. Pohang University of Science and Technology in South Korea is a science and engineering school with a history of only a dozen years. The school is not large, with only seven or eight departments and more than 2,000 students, half of whom are undergraduate and half graduate. But the faculty is strong, and South Korea's POSCO has invested heavily in hiring top-notch talent from around the world. As a result, this little-known school in China has been ranked first in the selection of science and engineering universities in Asia by Asia Weekly in recent years.

This also confirms the famous saying of Mei Yiqi, the former president of Tsinghua University, 'A university scholar is not a building, but a master'? ”

"Makes sense."

Zhang Ning nodded from time to time after hearing this.

Professionals deserve to be professionals, and if you keep yourself busy, I'm afraid that just a school's hardware equipment will turn you upside down.

"Then you think that the most critical strength of a school is the teachers."

"Yes, at least, that's what I think."

Zhu Qingshi said.

"At present, although domestic universities claim to have strong teachers, they are incomparable with the faculty of foreign universities. This is not only the quality of teachers, but also the number of teachers. There are about 20,000 students at Caltech, but there are more than 2,000 lecturers, and the teacher-student ratio is 1:10, that is, 10 students can correspond to one teacher. However, in China's institutions of higher learning, the ratio of 20 students to one teacher may reach better, and worse is 25 students, 30 students, and one teacher. Undoubtedly, such a teacher-student ratio also puts a lot of pressure on lecturers. At the same time, the ratio of teachers and students is too large, and there are many examples of zài that cannot be taken into account. ”

"Mr. Zhu, your words are really eye-opening for me."

Zhang Ning listened and remembered it in his heart.

"And there's more."

"There is also the two issues of scientific research and teaching, and a good university must properly handle the relationship between scientific research and teaching. However, this aspect has not been properly handled in China at present. They all put good talents in scientific research, and ordinary people come and go to teach. Obviously, where can he be a genius for a student who is taught by ordinary talents. ”

Zhu Qingshi talked eloquently and put forward his own views from time to time.

"By the way, Zhang Ning, what about you, you can also tell me what you think."

After chatting painfully, Zhu Qingshi shared countless topics about education reform in his stomach with Zhang Ning.

Finally, Zhu Qingshi looked at Zhang Ning and asked.

"Me."

Zhang Ning smiled, "I don't have any ideas, if I want to say that I have, then, I will only fully support those experts and scholars who have experience in education reform, and I will give them complete autonomy." In addition, I have decided that we at Penguin will invest 10 billion yuan a year for 10 consecutive years to invest in this university. ”

"10 billion a year, 10 years, 100 billion."

Even CUHK President Zhu Qingshi was shocked when he heard this figure.

This number is really terrifying.

Although, 100 billion may not be able to instantly build a Tsinghua Yanda University, let alone catch up with the world-renowned universities in an instant.

However, if you can directly invest 100 billion yuan in education, I am afraid, no one in the world can do it.

It's not just about vision, it's about investing in education.

Yes, Zhu Qingshi felt that the reason why Zhang Ning smashed so much money was a feeling.

Without this sentiment, Zhang Ning would not have been able to reform education.

Without this feeling, Zhang Ning would not have been able to establish a school.

Everyone knows that investment in education is the slowest to fruit, and it is also the most terrifying investment.

But Zhang Ning did just that.

For such a moment, Zhu Qingshi felt that with such a genius with vision and feelings, why not succeed in China's education reform?

"Zhang Ning, the amount of money you invested, even I was shocked. I knew you had invested so much, and I should have had a good chat with you when you first came here. ”

couldn't help but have some regrets when Zhu Qingshi was.

However, Zhang Ning didn't care, but jokingly said, "Haha, I regret it now." However, I also wondered how you said that you were not available when you first came to visit Mr. Zhu. ”

"Well...... this"

Zhu Qingshi was a little embarrassed, but still said, "Okay, I'll tell you." When you first came to visit me, I didn't know what you meant, and I didn't have time at that time, and although you were famous, I didn't necessarily want to see you. The second time, you asked your "passerby" brother to come to me, although he expressed his desire to start a university. But I still don't want to see you. Because I feel that a business tycoon like you, who only knows how to make money, wants to start a school, and it is estimated that he will try his best to make money. Unexpectedly, now that I hear about your investment plan, I apologize to you again for my previous unfriendliness. ”

Zhu Qingshi is very open-minded, although he is high-minded, but this time he chatted, he apologized to Zhang Ning.

Zhang Ning hurriedly said that he didn't dare, and he recognized Zhu Qingshi even more in his heart.

I want to be such a person. Although he is not tactful, he speaks relatively straight, and since observing Zhu Qingshi in the past few days, he has also found that Zhu Qingshi is frank and dares to speak and hate, but no matter how bad these are, Zhu Qingshi is still a talent with a strong desire for reform, and his views in all aspects also make Zhang Ning very much agree. Asking him out of the mountain should be a good choice.

Moreover, Zhu Qingshi played a key role in the success of SUSTech in the later generations.

These are all the reasons why Zhang Ning wanted to invite Zhu Qing.

"By the way, what's the name of our school?"

"Dreams."

"Dreams?"

"Yes, it's called Dream Academy."

Zhang Ning nodded and said, "I want to make the Dream Academy the dream of all students around the world." ”

"Okay."

"Dream Academy, good name."

Zhu Qingshi praised excitedly.

Although this name is somewhat different from the popular college names today, it seems too popular and does not look like a formal university. But isn't it time to reform education? Educational reform begins with the names of institutions. Why should the name of the university be traditional? Why, the name of the university must be based on what CUHK, Yan University, NTU and so on? Why, he can't be the Academy of Dreams.

You see, aren't the famous foreign schools, the Ivy League colleges, also similar to the dream colleges?

……

Zhu Qingshi was done, but the establishment of the college was just beginning.

Site selection, land purchase, investment, this qiē is very easy to handle.

Zhang Ning chose the address of the dream college in the south of Shencheng.

The reason why I didn't choose Yanjing is not that Yanjing is bad, on the contrary, Yanjing is more convenient in all aspects.

But Zhang Ning still didn't choose Yanjing.

One of the most important reforms in the education reform and the establishment of the Dream College is de-administrative.

Yanjing is one of the strictest and most complex cities in China.

Zhang Ning didn't want the university he founded to accept this leader this year and entertain another director next year.

On the contrary, many places in the south, especially the coastal cities, are more enlightened.

Among them, it is the best in Shencheng, and Zhang Ning also invested in Shencheng.

Of course, for the sake of real de-administrative.

After the site selection was completed, Zhang Ning also went to Shencheng and visited some important government leaders in Shencheng.

Vaguely proposed to them that their dream college did not want to have too much administrative disturbance in the future, and hoped that they could understand.

Regarding these requests put forward by Zhang Ning, the leading group of the Shencheng government all agreed.

jokes, and don't look at what Zhang Ning's identity is.

Business tycoons.

He is the descendant of the political family.

Of course, aside from these, Zhang Ning invests 10 billion yuan in Shenzhen every year, and they don't dare to say a word.

It's just that in addition to these easy things, the audit instrument for the founding of the school stumped Zhang Ning.

Starting a school is different from starting a company, and of course, even if it is a company, it needs to be reviewed.

However, for start-up institutions, the review will be more stringent.

It's just that since Dream Academy submitted its application for review, there has been no news from above.

For this reason, Zhang Ning also asked his uncle Xu Baohua, hoping to inquire about Xu Baohua.

However, Xu Baohua also shook his head.

"Xiao Ning, it's not that your uncle won't help you, it's a good thing that you started an academy. However, the institution you founded is also too innovative. Independent enrollment, self-taught degrees, the top has been pressing, and no one dares to approve it. ”

"I rely on ......"

Zhang Ning really wanted to scold her mother.

Reform and reform, without innovation, there can be reform.

Now the reform has come all at once, but it has not been approved.

However, Zhang Ning did not come to Hulai.

If you want to set up an institution, no matter where you are, you will be restricted by the government.

Taking a deep breath, Zhang Ning calmed down and said, "Uncle, you can help me convey your meaning." Just tell them, what kind of person I, Zhang Ning, is, I think, everyone knows very well. Although there are many innovations in the dream college that I founded, these innovations are also the most critical contents of education reform. I hope that our Chinese education can find its own way, and I also hope that in the future, our Chinese education will one day stand on top of the world. And unlike Qian Xuesen's feelings, why, we have established so many schools in China, but we have not been able to cultivate outstanding talents. ”

"Well, if you say, I'll bring it. However, Xiao Ning, don't worry. Take your time, at the very least, I'm here to help. Come on. ”

"Thank you, uncle."

……

Zihua Pavilion.

In the Zihua Pavilion of the Central and South China Seas, at this time, several of China's highest leaders are seated.

One of the leaders, Ye Chengliang, looked at the application document passed by the Minister of Education in his hand, but said with a smile.

"Everyone, Zhang Ning, this little guy, just wanted to get rid of our Beidou navigation a few days ago, and we haven't finished discussing it in a meeting. At this moment, an innovative university has been created, and this guy is really energetic. ”

"Yes, Zhang Ning, this little guy, in recent years, has made us nervous. With an investment of 10 billion a year, it seems that he really wants to do a big job in education. ”

The old man Wang Huaiwang on the side took over and said.

"That's right, I can feel the little guy's patriotism. It's just that every time he makes something, it has a huge impact, and we all don't know how to deal with it. Just like the establishment of universities and colleges this time, they actually came up with a way to recruit their own banks and teach their own diplomas, which has broken our education system for decades, I don't know whether this kind of education reform is good or bad, by the way, what do the relevant experts of the Ministry of Education say? ”

At this time, Sun Lao also said on the side.

"If they had an idea, I'm afraid they wouldn't have sent us here. It is estimated that this matter is too big, and they can't make the decision, let alone know what impact it will have on the future. ”

"Also, which of them dares to deal with such a big matter. If you don't handle it well, it's a big problem. ”

"Okay, let's discuss it, let's approve this application or not."

Ye Chengliang pressed his hand and said.

"Old Sun, what do you mean?"

"I don't have any ideas, and I'm not an expert on education reform. However, we do need to reform education. Although the domestic economy looks good at the moment, if education lags behind, sooner or later it will drag down our country. Reform now is also responsible for our future. ”

Sun Lao said.

"Elder Wang, what about you?"

"In principle, I also agree, but Zhang Ning is not from the education system after all. Although he invited Zhu Qingshi to go, but Zhu Qingshi is a person I know, the ability is there, but he is too fair to deal with people, he doesn't understand changes, he is very good at academics, and he is not sure if he can take on this important responsibility. ”

Several people expressed their opinions.

In the end, Ye Chengliang nodded and said, "It seems that everyone agrees, but there are indeed some worries. Otherwise, we will not approve his application first, and we will not refuse. Let Zhang Ning do it himself first. How it goes, whether it's good or bad, we'll see. If it's good, we can support it in the future, and if it's not good, we cancel it. ”

"I think it's a good idea."

Several people nodded.

"By the way, also, what about that Beidou navigation thing."

At this time, Sun Lao mentioned Beidou navigation again.

"Originally, Beidou navigation was our secret system, and it was impossible to give it to civilian use. However, Zhang Ning only said that he would operate and pay to help us launch the satellite, and he didn't want technology, so I don't think there is any problem with safety. Perhaps, relying on the whimsy of Zhang Ning, our Beidou navigation system can cover the world decades earlier. ”

"Okay, that's it."

After the meeting, Ye Chengliang found Zhang Ning's uncle Xu Baohua, and asked Xu Baohua to bring a few words to Zhang Ning.

Xu Baohua found Zhang Ning again that day and brought the words of several leaders to Zhang Ning.

"Uncle, when I said this, several leaders either disagreed or supported it."

"Yes. Therefore, it is up to you whether your education reform is good or not in the future. Don't be sloppy, though. Although there is no opposition from above, there is no support either. If you reform well, the state will certainly support it in the future. However, if your reform is not good, or if it has no effect, I am afraid that your reform will not be able to continue. ”

"I know."

Zhang Ning nodded, "It's already okay to have such an expression." As for whether the reform will be effective or not, I believe that there will be. ”