The institutionalization of local indoctrination activities in the Han Dynasty was remarkable, not only in the extensive establishment of local government schools, but also in their far-reaching social influence. The establishment of local government schools aims to guide the people to respect morality, follow etiquette, and go to school through education, so as to establish a code of conduct and moral model. This measure is vividly reflected in the "Hanshu Food and Goods Chronicle": "There is a Zhen and the countryside is orderly, the order is Mingjiao, and the Zhen is saluted and visualized." "It is particularly noteworthy that the history books have repeatedly recorded the establishment of schools in remote and backward areas, which fully illustrates the important role of schools in changing customs and improving the quality of the people in these areas.
In the process of promoting education, the selection and encouragement of talents was also an important measure in the Han Dynasty. Mencius said that "respecting the virtuous and enabling the virtuous, and when the handsome are in power, all the people in the world will be happy", which profoundly reveals the key role of the virtuous in leading the social trend and stimulating the people's self-motivation. In the Han Dynasty, through the system of "selection in the township", the talented people were widely discovered and recommended, so that talented people could play a role in the government. This system not only attaches importance to the moral character of talents, but also pays attention to their knowledge and behavioral standards, so as to effectively guide social customs to be good and beautiful.
In addition to the selection system, the Han Dynasty also established honorary titles such as "filial piety", "悌", and "Litian" to recognize individuals who have performed well in their families and society. These titles are not only an affirmation of personal morality, but also a kind of social fashion. Those who received these titles were exempt from conscription and were rewarded by the imperial court, which undoubtedly inspired more people to pursue high morals and good behavior.
In the administrative body, the Han Dynasty set up officials who were specifically responsible for education - the "Three Elders". These officials are usually local elders who are highly respected and can lead by example, and they not only enjoy preferential treatment, but also shoulder the important responsibility of educating the villagers. By commending good deeds and guiding people's customs, the three elders played a vital role in local education activities.
The institutionalization of local education activities in the Han Dynasty was reflected in many aspects, including the establishment of local government schools, the selection and encouragement of talents, the establishment of honorary titles, and the establishment of officials specifically responsible for education. Together, these measures constituted the local education system of the Han Dynasty, which laid a solid foundation for improving the moral level of the people and shaping good social customs.