Chapter 21: ,the University

　　 Ferdinand’s agricultural reform plan did not harm the interests of the landlord class. Therefore, it was supported by the enlightened landlords, and most of the other people stood on the sidelines, and the promotion to rural areas went smoothly.
　　 Ferdinand is very satisfied with the progress. As long as the results can be produced this year, he can go further next year.
　　With the deepening of understanding of Bulgaria, Ferdinand did not intend to build water conservancy projects before he obtained the power to govern.
　　Now the Bulgarian peasant class has a very difficult life, unable to bear the burden of water conservancy projects.
　　Some people will say that the government can pay for it, or the landlord class can pay for it. In fact, it is impossible to do, and Bulgaria cannot afford it financially.
　　 The Bulgarian landlord class, before the large-scale annexation of land, had not adopted mechanized production on a large scale, nor was it as wealthy as imagined.
　　 Unlike the Qing Dynasty, one hundred and eighty acres of land is called a landlord, and a thousand acres of good land is a big landlord.
　　 In fact, in Bulgaria, an ordinary peasant family has hundreds of acres of land, which is commonplace. If there are not tens of thousands of acres, they are embarrassed to be called a landlord.
　　The land is vast and sparsely populated. There is no such thing as protecting the ecology in this era. As long as you are willing, you can continue to cultivate wasteland.
　　 This is also the reason Stam’s cabinet dared to increase taxes. Even if the farmers went bankrupt, they could go to the mountains and continue to open up wasteland without the government’s control.
　　 If you are not driven to a dead end, farmers will not rebel. In history, Bulgaria has levied agricultural taxes many times in order to develop industry, but peasant uprisings rarely occur.
　　 After understanding the current situation of Bulgarian agriculture, Ferdinand was relieved. At present, the output of agricultural products is still exported abroad under the premise of meeting domestic demand. The demand for increased production in the short term is not very urgent.
　　 In June, the rudimentary Bulgarian University was completed. As for decoration, in those days, who was so picky, cement floors and a layer of lime on the walls were enough.
　　 Historically, Sofia University was also established this year. It was built by the huge donations of Christo Georgiev and Evroki Georgiev, the two brothers, and the main building was completed in 1934.
　　 Naturally now, Bulgaria’s resources are limited. Due to Ferdinand’s intervention, the Bulgarian government took the lead and strongly supported from all walks of life.
　　 In just a few months, a manor in the eastern suburbs of the city was converted into a simple university. This condition is estimated to be comparable to the rural primary school two or thirty years ago.
　　 Ferdinand had to put his energy into the school, the historical University of Sofia, and the title of the red cradle, so he couldn't help it not.
　　 Although I don't know the inside story of the Bulgarian revolution very well, there is one thing Ferdinand remembered. Sofia University graduates were largely unemployed, laying the foundation for the spread of the revolution.
　　 Ferdinand decided to draw a salary from the bottom of the kettle, and he would directly assign a package. Everyone has a job and there is no time to make a revolution!
　　 On July 2, 1888, Ferdinand convened a school management meeting to determine the number of students enrolled in the first enrollment and the division of departments.
　　 "Mr. Minister, is the Grand Duke really coming to the meeting?" Aleko Konstantinov asked in surprise (famous Bulgarian writer, current teacher of literature at Bulgarian University)
　　 Other people also pricked their ears and expressed concern. Although I'm all celebrities in the education industry, the biggest officials I usually contact are people from the Ministry of Education.
　　 I don't have any idea about Ferdinand, a high-end principal. At that time, he was elected only for funding.
　　 "Of course, Grand Duke attaches great importance to education. Isn't it half an hour to start? Just wait patiently!" Chekov said with a smile
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　　 After a few polite words, Ferdinand waved his hand and said, "Okay, let's start the meeting!"
　　 "Okay, Your Excellency! Let's start with the Ministry of Education!" Chekov said in a good mood
　　 "The Ministry of Education started preparations for the admissions exam three months ago, and the preparations are already in place. Now the main task is to determine the number of admissions, as well as the number of students in each major!" Chekov said very concisely.
　　Ferdinand likes his pragmatic work attitude very much. There is no tirade, no bureaucracy at all.
　　 "Well, let's all express your opinions!" Ferdinand nodded in satisfaction.
　　 "Our mechanical department requires two hundred people! Everyone knows that Bulgaria is undergoing industrialization and there is a shortage of such talents!" Allen, the director of the mechanical department, said first
　　 Everyone did not speak, apparently agreeing with Allen’s reasons, but it was also involved in the dispute over quotas, so they did not speak. Ferdinand nodded, motioning to the entourage to record.
"Our Department of Literature requires three hundred people. Bulgaria has been enslaved by the Ottoman Empire for a long time. It urgently needs to emancipate its mind and restore traditional culture. This requires a lot of manpower. We also urgently need excellent literary works to enrich the spiritual life of the people!" Lek followed
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Department of Chemistry……
Department of Architecture……
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　　 The small Bulgarian University actually has more than 30 faculties of various sizes, and the total number of enrollment is more than 5,000. UU reading www.uukanshu. cm
　　 Ferdinand listened with a smile, frankly speaking, how many more than five thousand people? In Ferdinand’s eyes, it’s not much at all, but any university will have tens of thousands in future generations.
　　 But now, it is impossible. It is estimated that the first batch of applicants in Bulgaria may not necessarily be 5,000.
　　 Ferdinand looked at Chekov and asked, "My Minister, what is the first batch of applicants for Bulgarian universities estimated by your Ministry of Education?"
　　 "Back to your Excellency, through preliminary investigation, it is estimated that the total number of eligible candidates will fluctuate between 4500 and 5200!" Chekov said cautiously
　　 Ferdinand said cautiously: "Well! You are all elites in the Bulgarian education sector, and everyone knows the situation now. According to the current situation, everyone understands that we cannot meet everyone's requirements!"
　　 "Then, for the better development of Bulgaria, many professions must make sacrifices!"
　　 Everyone's face changed drastically. In fact, they were also terrified by this data. How many people are there at the University of Vienna? It's less than three thousand! If Bulgarian universities really had to enroll 5,000 students at one time, it is estimated that everyone would become a laughing stock in the education sector.
　　 The number of people must be reduced, but which profession cuts more and which profession cuts less is a problem!
Seeing everyone still pondering, Ferdinand spoke again, saying: "Everyone knows that Bulgaria established a university for the development of the country, so the quality of university students must be guaranteed. Therefore, the number of admissions for the first time is much shorter, and in principle it will not exceed 500. people!"
　　 "In fact, it will only be less, and the number of admissions at the University of Vienna is no more than that, and the number of Oxford University is even less! The internationally renowned universities have set us a good example!"