Industrial Cthulhu doesn't believe in the end times.

Chapter 181 Educational Reform and Unexpected Visitors

Education is an area that Su Xun has always attached great importance to, and its importance is self-evident. With an orderly framework in place, the continuous supply of talent is essential to ensure that this framework remains vibrant.

Even now, the series of policies implemented by the Corps are based on their control of the greatest violence, and education is the foundation for them to maintain this status.

If we were to convert it, today's extraordinary education could very well be considered a form of military industry.

Specific teaching work and the construction of the overall education system are two completely different directions.

In the past, Su Xun personally participated in the former, while the latter was now handled by a designated person.

This was a gentle and graceful woman, one of Su Xun's 'students', a third-tier extraordinary being. She stood up to speak as a representative.

Although the extraordinary beings are products of a new era that emerged from nothing, their educational system cannot be said to have been created out of thin air, but rather largely referenced existing models from before the Great Cataclysm.

Therefore, although this reform has a huge impact and a wide scope, it is also the one with the smallest changes and the simplest implementation.

"Extraordinary abilities are the new potential bestowed upon humanity in the new era, and they are our key competitive advantage for the future!" The woman's eyes were bright and full of a sense of mission. At the meeting, she gave a brief explanation of the "Draft Reform of the Education System" she had submitted.

"...Based on the experience accumulated by the Commander-in-Chief in running schools in Haiqu, in the future we will integrate basic extraordinary education with the past compulsory education to establish a primary education system that is suitable for the current environment, with the goal of enabling every student to reach the first level."

"Subsequently, depending on the specific conditions of the region, each base city with a certain population size should establish one or more intermediate educational institutions to undertake the teaching tasks of the second and third levels."

"In terms of cutting-edge exploration, following the model of the Psionic Research Institute at the Taimon Base, each Corps and each region should establish at least one corresponding research institution. Based on this, each Corps should build at least one institution of higher learning to undertake teaching tasks from the third to the fourth level."

This classification standard was personally confirmed by Su Xun based on his own experience at the ninth level.

Compared to the entire extraordinary system, the first to fourth levels seem very basic, but their goal is to serve the entire society.

Even in the distant future, these principles will still apply, at most shifting the second stage down to the primary compulsory education stage. However, taking this step will not be easy.

Not everyone has the potential to reach the ninth level, which is a level that cannot be achieved through simple education.

The fact that they were able to enable their entire population to master first-level extraordinary qualities is already a remarkable achievement, which means that their entire civilization has fully adapted to the current new era.

Even before the cataclysm, in terms of the progress of scientific research, universities were merely the starting point for many people.

The gap between an outstanding graduate from an ordinary university and a winner of a top international award, one of the most cutting-edge scientists in human history, is not necessarily much smaller than the gap between a fourth-order and a ninth-order scientist.

"All colleges and universities should follow the new teaching syllabus, establish different teaching directions according to the various special abilities of extraordinary individuals, and build professional colleges such as energy manipulation, physical enhancement, special perception, and special skills. The courses should cover ability control training, basic scientific theory, ethics, tactical coordination, and the inheritance of history and culture."

"Furthermore, given the enormous challenges humanity faces today, those who are exceptional and receive education in various institutions have an inherent obligation to serve in the military and become part of the military."

"Given the unique nature of extraordinary education and the inherent social harm of extraordinary individuals, it is necessary to make moral character the primary admission criterion for entrance examinations to middle and high schools."

"We must not only cultivate powerful extraordinary individuals, but also knowledgeable, responsible, and steadfast guardians of the new era!"

The woman's gaze was firm as she faced the podium: "Our goal is to provide the most solid and reliable core strength for the revitalization of the base city, for the motherland, and for all mankind! Report complete!"

Compared to the content of the legal reforms, the education-related policies were less controversial, and after the woman took her seat, the room erupted in applause. However, after her report, the deliberation process did not immediately begin; another representative stood up and spoke.

Those unfamiliar with the meeting's proceedings were quite surprised, for it was the sentry who stood up. With its body straightened, it was taller than the average person, and its enormous size, beyond what one would expect, was quite imposing.

Whether they are fourth-tier mutated beasts or normal superhumans, they have already gained a certain ability to use elemental techniques, just as high-level elemental ability users are not lacking in physical strength and mental ability.

Using techniques similar to wind whispering, even mutated beasts can easily speak normally.

Some people present were hearing the sentry speak for the first time, which they found quite strange and surprising, creating a sense of incongruity. Those who were familiar with it knew that the sentry was imitating its keeper, Chen Cheng.

After all, human language is entirely based on the human body structure. Apart from 'language geniuses' like parrots, many animals are not born with physical conditions that support speaking. These mutated beasts rely on extraordinary skills to pronounce words, which actually has nothing to do with their own bodies. At most, they choose a timbre they like to learn.

"Commander-in-Chief, Secretary-General, and comrades."

Following others' example, the sentry spoke, calling out "comrade" with a clear conscience. As a military dog ​​before the Great Cataclysm, it was one of the few mutated beasts in the Institute of Zoology with a proper military rank.

It reported: "After joint discussions by the Institute of Extraordinary Animals, the Institute of Plants, and the General Staff of the Corps, we have jointly submitted a draft of the 'Guidance Method for Extraterrestrial Intelligent Beings'."

"This draft aims to strengthen guidance for extraordinary life forms such as intelligent mutant beasts and mutant plants, and to implement the basic political concept of 'living space compatibility'."

"We propose to establish specialized schools for mutant beasts at the primary and intermediate levels of the Extraordinary Education program, with the many high-level mutant beasts of the Institute of Zoology as the core, and to connect with regular universities."

"Based on the Institute of Zoology and the Institute of Botany, we will establish a more professional and independent biological management agency to take on the important task of engaging in dialogue with various mutated organisms, responding to related incidents, and deepening inter-species cooperation."

"Therefore, we will be better able to call upon, cultivate, and guide like-minded extraordinary beings to participate in the historical mission of protecting our common living environment!"

"My report is complete!"

"Clatter-clatter—" As the sentry lay back down on the ground, applause rang out again. Many survivors recognized the contributions of these mutated beasts, especially the Institute of Zoology. Their work recently had been widely recognized. For example, when Lin Hai traveled across half of the East and arrived near Xinfu, he clearly found that the local wild environment was safer, which was also due to their efforts.

Next, the meeting moved into the voting and deliberation phase. In fact, it takes a lot of time to explain the numerous regulations and drafts. These policies, which may affect the future social situation, made everyone present very cautious.

After the two agenda items concluded, it was already dark, and the summit entered a brief intermission—not necessary for the extraordinary individuals, but there were still many ordinary people present.

It wasn't really a rest; everyone ate something simple, while Su Xun and the others had many issues to discuss.

The heavy snow outside the window continued, and the howling of the night wind was particularly piercing. At this moment, Yin Danyi came in through the side door, accompanied by Tao Yue.

She had clearly rushed over; her hair was still covered in snowflakes, and she looked somewhat panicked and even a little helpless. She only breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Su Xun, as if she had found her pillar of support.

"what happened?"

Upon seeing her appearance, Su Xun led her to a secluded corner, where, with his special abilities, he didn't need to worry about being overheard.

(End of this chapter)