The members of the Zhao Family are all literate.
Although Zhao Changyu is stingy, he has never slacked in educating the clan members.
The Zhao Family not only has a portion of clan lands specifically allocated as educational funds, but each year Zhao Changyu also allocates additional funds for the clan school.
Children of appropriate age in the clan can attend the clan school for five years for free, and the expenses for books, ink, and paper are covered by the school.
For orphans and impoverished students, the school also provides meals, and those with excellent grades or innate talent are given special attention by the clan.
Take Zhao Shi for example, his family background is average, and he is an only child, but since he has talents in both academics and martial skills, to support his studies and travels, not only does the clan cover his expenses, but it also helps care for his parents, allowing him to focus without distraction.
