Zhao Duo is a general of the Zhang family, and his ancestors followed the Zhang family to the battlefield.
He himself served as Zhang Fu's personal soldier for many years, until he was blinded in one eye and retired from the battlefield.
At first, Zhang Fu felt that Huo Nian was extremely talented and sent Zhao Duo to teach Huo Nian martial arts at the Boya School. Later, when Huo Nian returned to the British government, he was still at the Boya School, and Zhang Fu made no new arrangements for him.
Huo Xi met Zhao Duo in the flower hall in the front yard where guests were entertained.
"I've met the prince, I've met the eldest lady." Zhao Duo saluted.
I felt quite emotional.
At first, the more I taught Huo Nian, the more I fell in love with him. I wanted to teach him all my skills so that he could become a general of the Zhang family and serve the Zhang family. I never expected that such a good seedling would be of the blood of the Zhang family.
The son of the Duke of Guo.
Looking at the prince's sister, at first he thought that this girl was not something ordinary people could raise, but he didn't expect that she turned out to be the legitimate daughter of the Duke of the country.
The fate of this world is wonderful.
"Nian'er has received Mr. Zhao's careful teachings over the years. I have not yet solemnly expressed my gratitude to Mr. Zhao. I really feel guilty."
"Young lady, please don't say that. Your Majesty is gifted, he knows everything, and he has a guardian to teach you day and night. His subordinates didn't do anything."
The two exchanged a few words.
"Miss, I came here today to ask about my whereabouts. I met Zhang Jin and wanted to see the Duke. However, Zhang Jin asked me to come to the eldest lady and said that it was the eldest son who wanted to see me.
The young lady makes the decision. So I came here to ask the eldest lady for instructions."
Huo Xi was a little surprised. Is Zhao Duo going to stay? Come and ask her?
"Boya Book School is going to dismiss Mr. Zhao?"
Zhao Duo shook his head: "No. It's just that Boya Book School had never set up martial arts classes before, but it was established because of the prince. After the prince left, there were only two students left, Fang Qi and Gu Yu, who were willing to learn martial arts from their subordinates, and they did so every day
I only study for an hour in the afternoon."
All the students in the academy have gone to school, so there are only three of them left, and there are many inconveniences.
"With so much money given by the Duke every month, I only work for an hour a day. I feel guilty. I wanted to quit this job, but I really couldn't let go of Fang Qi and Gu Yu.
A child..."
Huo Xi understood.
Originally, Zhang Fu took care of him and taught martial arts for free. Boya Book School valued it very much, so many students followed him to learn martial arts. Later, Huo Nian, Mu Jie and Bao Kang left, and there was no one to lead them to practice together, so everyone became more and more interested.
The less attention it pays.
Only teaching for one hour a day and only dealing with children in twos and threes will somewhat dampen the enthusiasm for learning.
Zhao Duo didn't speak until today because he really didn't know how to arrange Fang Qi and Gu Yu.
It is not easy for children from ordinary people's families to cross the single-plank bridge of the imperial examination with thousands of troops. It is not easy to find another way out, but now their way is cut off, and Zhao Duo himself feels a little unbearable.
Huo Xi nodded: "I understand. I have to think more about how to arrange Mr. Zhao. Mr. Zhao should go back to Boya Book School. When I have a countermeasure, I will order someone to inform Mr. Zheng."
"Thank you, Miss!"
Zhao Duo is not very old. He is in his early thirties, which is when a man is most energetic. He has passion in his heart and is eager to do something. Unfortunately, he is ill and has to retire from the army.
For such a person who was loyal to the Zhang family, Huo Xi did not want to chill his heart.
When he turned to leave, Huo Xi suddenly asked him: "Does Mr. Zhao know anyone who is proficient in military strategy?"
Zhao Duo was stunned, "What do you think, Miss?"
"It's just a rough idea. It still depends on whether we can find the right talent."
Zhao Duo suppressed his excitement: "Wang Boyi of the Wang family is a capable man. He is proficient in military strategy. Their family was also a family of generals, but..." He glanced at Huo Xi, wondering whether he should say anything.
Huo Xi nodded, "I understand. I know a thing or two about the Wang family."
Zhao Duo breathed a sigh of relief.
The Wang family was originally a family of military generals, one of the few Han families trusted by the Wu Dynasty court. They had served the Wu Dynasty army for several generations.
Such a family, even if the whole family later defected to the new dynasty, would not be trusted by those in power in the Wei dynasty.
Not like the Zhang family, they first defected to King Yan, and then reluctantly gave away their daughter to show their loyalty. They had the merit of serving the dragon, and then saved Emperor Yongkang and died for the country.
The abilities of Zhang Fu and his son were seen by Emperor Yongkang and they were reused.
On the contrary, the Wang family has been sitting on the bench all these years. Even if there are sons and nephews in the family who have gradually entered the army over the years, they are only in low-level positions and idle positions.
Huo Xi thought of Wang Boyi, the eldest son of Mrs. Tai's eldest brother. He and Zhang Fu were cousins, so Huo Xi should call him cousin.
Her impression of this cousin was pretty good.
Nodding towards Zhao Duo: "I understand. I have my heart to restart the Zhang family's family training. When I am fully prepared, I will invite Mr. Zhao to teach martial arts classes to the children of the family. By then, any disciple you like can be
Come to the Zhang family to study as a supplementary student."
"Thank you, Miss!"
Zhao Duo bowed to Huo Xi sincerely this time, "I will always listen to Miss Hou's orders!"
"Okay, you can go back first. I will send someone to notify you when I am ready."
"Yes!" Zhao Duo walked away excitedly.
Huo Nian watched him go away and looked at Huo Xi: "Sister, do you want to start a clan school?"
Huo Xi smiled: "Yes. The Zhang family has its origins. But after the Zhang family came to the south, they have been in turmoil in the past few years. My grandfather is gone and my father has been fighting abroad. No one has mentioned this matter. What does Nian'er think?
, can we open ethnic studies again?”
Huo Nian nodded repeatedly: "If clan education can be opened up, it will be a great thing for the children of the clan! Everyone will remember my sister!"
Huo Xi looked at him, touched his head, and smiled: "Sister, I have to think about this matter again and discuss it with my father and the wife. How are you in the Imperial College? Can you keep up with the classes and get along with your classmates?
how?"
"Don't worry, sister, Mr. Qin will often give me extra lessons. Although there are many courses in the Imperial College, Nian'er can keep up with them. I also get along well with my classmates..."
Since it was time to start a clan school, Huo Xi began to make preparations.
After having a general framework in mind, he sent someone to send a letter to Zhang Fu, and then took Huo Nian to see the Dowager Madam.
When Huo Xi saw the madam again, she felt something was different about her. It seemed that her face was a little less sharp.
I don’t know if it’s because I recited too many scriptures in the ancestral hall, which gave me a more indifferent and detached feeling.
"Your Majesty wants to reopen the clan school?" Madam Tai was a little surprised and looked at Huo Nian.
Huo Nian himself was a little surprised. He glanced at Huo Xi and saw his sister's encouraging face. He nodded to the madam: "Well, Nian'er and my sister want to reopen the clan school."
Huo Nian was shocked. Does his sister want to take credit for this achievement on his head?
Mrs. Huo Xichao said: "I told Nian'er that the Zhang family originally had a family tradition, but it never started again after moving to the south. Now that he is the heir, he also wants to do something for the family."
Huo Nian was encouraged and nodded: "I also want the children in the clan to be able to study and practice martial arts."
The madam was greatly shocked and looked back and forth at the siblings.
Huo Xi added: "Today, among the Zhang family, we are the only one who holds important positions in the court. The family members all depend on the government to live their lives. Many members of the family are not living as they wish, and their children cannot afford to go to school. People in the world are not worried about being widowed.
Suffering from inequality, not poverty but insecurity, the Zhang family wants to prosper forever, so it is not enough to just provide a little help to the clan members."
Huo Xi knows that teaching a man to fish is worse than teaching him to fish.
If the Zhang family wants to prosper, it is not enough to rely on the British government alone.
It is still necessary to teach the tribesmen some survival skills and let them go out on their own instead of living under the gaze of the British government.
The most important thing is that she wants to take this opportunity to help Nian'er establish prestige in the clan, confirm his position as the heir apparent, and ensure that his position is unshakable.