But Chu Heng had written a letter, instructing that the children of the servants from the Manor be sent over to learn to read as well; after all, these children, once grown up, would be asked to do work, and being literate would enable them to accomplish more tasks. This matter was managed by Chu Lin.
Since the children of the servants were being brought in, students from other villages could also be enrolled.
As a result, the Chu Family School nearly became the largest school in Nanchang County. Anyone with a bit of silver would send their children there to learn to read, simply because literacy could lead to better jobs.
And the teachers at the Chu Family School were supported by the Chu family—they didn't need to pay a separate fee, just needed to take care of their own books and ink.
