In ancient times, there was no fixed number of bundles in schools. In ancient times, harness was used as a tuition fee, which was usually given to the teacher voluntarily by the students' families. Therefore, the degree of restraint depends on the wealth of students' families, the local economic situation and the reputation of teachers.

In the Ming dynasty, the beam was generally about twelve taels of silver, and the height was twenty taels. During the Qing dynasty, the amount of bundles increased greatly, and some wealthy families paid several hundred taels. Of course, this is only in times of peace and prosperity. In case of war or famine, many families may not be able to bear the high cost.

In addition, the number of bundles is also related to the type of school. For example, government schools (government-established schools) generally do not charge fees, while private schools (privately-established schools) charge a certain fee.

The role of ancient schools:

1, imparting knowledge: Ancient schools were the main places to impart basic knowledge and skills to children. This includes the study of classic works such as the Four Books and Five Classics, as well as practical skills such as calligraphy, arithmetic and archery.

2. Moral cultivation: Ancient schools pay attention to personal moral cultivation, and cultivate students' qualities of honesty and trustworthiness, respect for teachers and respect for teaching through the educational method of respecting teachers and attaching importance to teaching.

3. Selecting talents: The school selects talents through the imperial examination system, which provides a large number of talent resources for the government and society. This is not only conducive to national governance, but also promotes social mobility and talent flow.

4. Inheriting culture: Ancient schools not only trained a large number of talents, but also made important contributions to the development of cultural inheritance. Many classic works, ideological theories and cultural traditions of the school have been inherited and carried forward, which has played an important role in promoting the inheritance and development of China culture.

5. Promote social communication: The school is not only a place for learning, but also a platform for social communication. Here, students can make friends from all over the world, learn from each other, broaden their horizons and strengthen social ties.