After the opening of the state academy, Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan left.
Xiao Ai and others had mixed feelings and officially started their teaching career.
After returning to the Governor's Mansion, Fang Yuan almost forgot about the unpleasantness that happened in the Prefectural Court.
He doesn't have the free time to pay attention to these things now, he is all staring at the bank and the guest house.
More than half of the bank and guest house have been built, and I originally wanted Zhang Ji to help manage one.
But now that Zhang Ji has decided to study, he cannot find the right manpower for this important place.
"Fang Yuan, I want to hand over the tea business to my maid. She has been with me for ten years and I can trust her. Do you think it's okay?"
Du Miaoyan followed Fang Yuan back to the Governor's Mansion.
Yesterday, she had sorted out the tea shop business of the Royal Merchant House, and the rest was just a matter of step by step.
Now the Royal Merchant House does not control many things, just the tea shop, and the steel factory is actually controlled by Fang Yuan.
The tea shop is now mainly about business, and what Du Miaoyan wants to do more is to study tea and how to treat her father Du Ruhui.
"This is up to you."
"By the way, Miaoyan, I have something to ask you for help."
Fang Yuan waved his hands.
The tea shop's business is now stable.
No one dares to take action in this regard despite the fact that the Royal Commercial Bank personally took action.
They are all researching new tea, and it is estimated that more tea will appear soon, and Fang Yuan no longer pays attention to it.
But after hearing Du Miaoyan's point, Fang Yuan suddenly had a choice about the manager of the bank, and Du Miaoyan was very good.
Both her identity and ability are sufficient. If the bank can be temporarily replaced by her, then no one should dare to interfere.
However, there is one thing that Fang Yuan is very concerned about, that is, historical records indicate that Du Ruhui died in the fourth year of Zhenguan. It is now the third year of Zhenguan. If he passes away, Du Miaoyan may not be able to control the bank.
"You said."
Du Miaoyan looked at Fang Yuandao.
"Do you know the banknotes I mentioned?"
Fang Yuan pondered for a moment and asked.
He forgot whether Du Miaoyan was there the last time he mentioned banknotes to Li Shimin.
"I don't know."
Du Miaoyan shook her head and said.
She was not here last time, but Li Shimin and Princess Xiangcheng were there.
"Let's go... let's go inside and talk."
Fang Yuan pondered for a moment and pointed to the conference room.
Soon, Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyanli entered the conference room.
The state official brought tea and closed the door, leaving the two of them alone.
"I think copper coins are too difficult to carry. They always weigh 8 kilograms. It would be difficult to carry a little more."
"If I develop a paper currency to replace copper coins, it will greatly promote economy, trade and people's livelihood, etc."
Fang Yuan first explained the initial stage.
"Paper money instead of copper coins?"
"Isn't that true mastery of money?!"
Du Miaoyan's expression suddenly changed and she said in horror.
The imperial court controlled the production of copper coins, so the imperial court was the richest.
If Fang Yuan made banknotes instead of copper coins, wouldn't Fang Yuan be the richest person?
But this is a big problem. If you don’t grasp it well, you may be shattered into pieces!
"It's almost the same, but it's still under planning. The bank currently being built will be the place where banknotes will be made in the future, but I lack a trustworthy manpower to manage it."
Fang Yuan took a deep look at Du Miaoyan and sighed that she thought so deeply that she immediately thought of what was really important.
"I can!"
"As long as my father is still here, no one will touch me."
"Even if my father is not here, we can still find another way within a year or two!"
Du Miaoyan said seriously.
I instantly understood the key.
She even thought that Fang Yuan was not an untrustworthy person.
But among the people I can trust, other than myself, the identities of others are not very good.
For a moment, Du Miaoyan was a little happy, happy that she could help Fang Yuan because of her identity.
"Okay, as long as you say this, the bank will be handed over to you."
"But it's not yet time to make banknotes. It will initially be used to lend money to students who want to study."
Fang Yuan nodded with satisfaction.
"Can I still lend money to merchants who have difficulty in cash flow?"
Du Miaoyan pondered for a moment and asked.
"Yes, very good!"
"Miaoyan, you are so smart, you can draw inferences from one example!"
"But when lending to merchants, you need to check their credit and assets, etc. We will discuss it later."
Fang Yuan was stunned for a moment, then said excitedly.
Du Miaoyan is indeed different from ordinary women in terms of intelligence and decisiveness.
Not only is his martial arts superb, but his appearance is also at its peak, and he is also so smart, which is really rare in the world.
You know, there was no concept of a bank at this time, and the upper class despised businessmen. Not to mention borrowing money, even talking to them would feel like it was lowering their status.
"It's just that you can get two results by applying one example. It's not as exaggerated as drawing inferences from one example."
Du Miaoyan covered her mouth and smiled slightly.
She considers herself smart and has been praised countless times since childhood. Now she accepts Fang Yuan's praises calmly.
But I feel sweet in my heart, and it feels different from other people's compliments. I seem to be more eager for Fang Yuan's compliments.
"You know how to joke."
"What's going on with Prime Minister Du now?"
Fang Yuan chuckled.
Amused by Du Miaoyan's humor.
Then she thought of what Du Miaoyan had just said, and she must have known that Du Ruhui's condition was not very good.
"It's very bad. It's probably due to overwork, but he doesn't want to rest."
"I found out from your tea that it helped improve my dad's problems, but the effect was very small. I have been studying its real effect."
Du Miaoyan sighed.
When Du Ruhui was mentioned, her heart was filled with dark clouds.
The doctor has already said that such a high-intensity work like Du Ruhui's body would be too much to bear.
But he didn't listen and didn't believe it, saying that the imperial court was in a state of ruin and had no way or time to rest.
Du Miaoyan couldn't defeat him, so she could only try to see if there was anything good that could cure it. So far, she found that tea has some effect.
"Then let him drink more tea."
"By the way, have you sought treatment from Sun Simiao?"
Fang Yuan suddenly thought of Sun Simiao, a miracle doctor.
This man is a true medical guru. His "A Thousand Gold Prescriptions" will be famous throughout the ages, and his lifespan is surprisingly long.
“I looked for him, but he refused to come to the door.”
"The rumor is that he was worried that the powerful people in Chang'an City would force him to stay in Chang'an City, so he kept traveling around and his whereabouts were elusive."
Du Miaoyan sighed.
The Du family is not the only one looking for Sun Simiao.
Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin, the emperor and others were also looking for him.
But according to folk rumors, Sun Simiao was worried about following in the footsteps of Hua Tuo, so he refused to visit him, no matter how much money he spent.
"That's a question... The giant is old. I'll go back and ask him if he can find Sun Simiao."
Fang Yuan nodded and sighed.
No one wants to have their freedom controlled, let alone someone like Sun Simiao who has lived for eighty or ninety years.
"Thank you."
Du Miaoyan smiled and said.
At this time, there was a knock on the door outside the conference room.
"Zun Zun, are you free?"
It is the voice of Si Gong Wang Wenshu.
"I'm going back first."
Du Miaoyan is very knowledgeable
She stood up, opened the door, asked Wang Wenshu to come in, and then left.
"Zun Zun, it's not good. Now there are scholars outside talking about the opening ceremony of the State Academy not respecting the etiquette of the sages Confucius and Mencius, not inviting saints and sages, and not hosting the prestigious host. I ask you to reopen it."
Wang Wenshu said sarcastically.
He returned much later than Fang Yuan.
After the opening of the state campus, he still had things to do.
After finishing things later, people who just walked out of the state courtyard heard a few scholars talking.
Naturally, these scholars are not scholars in the state capital. There are still many in the state and county who have joined the family or studied in primary schools.
"They can just say whatever they want, and how can you control their mouths?"
Fang Yuan raised his eyebrows and said coldly.
You can't control what you say, especially when it comes to the Liu family in Jie County.
The influence and control of such a large family are extraordinary.
Moreover, people who like hearing about Pei will probably take this opportunity to add fuel to the flames.
"I am worried that it will get worse and worse, and it will eventually turn into an attack on you."
Wang Wenshu said worriedly.
Although he was angry at Liu Yongshou's delay in coming.
However, the Liu family in Jie County has a very high reputation in Hedong, so the delay can be tolerated.
It's just that Fang Yuan didn't wait for anyone, so now everyone in the prefectural court is worried about the revenge of the Liu family in Jie County.
The revenge of a scholar is the most troublesome. He cannot be beaten or scolded, and his reputation may be ruined in the end.
"It's okay to say that the opening of the state court was inappropriate, but you have to provide evidence to attack the official. Otherwise, it's slander. Do you understand?"
Fang Yuan stood up and walked out, hehe sneered.
"But, they are scholars."
Wang Wenshu hurriedly followed, with a troubled look on his face.
"Students can't sue them for slandering my official?"
Fang Yuan sneered.
"Zun Zhou, this is not good."
Wang Wenshu said with a smile.
It’s not that it’s impossible, it’s that it’s not good.
Although the imperial court did not attach importance to the imperial examination, it did attach importance to scholars.
Scholars are the future foundation of the imperial court and the future humerus ministers.
No one is sure whether it would be better to give some face to any scholar who will become famous in the future.
If there is a stalemate, if one scholar talks about it to another scholar, more scholars will know about it, and it will even affect the officialdom.
After all, in essence, every official in the officialdom is a scholar.
For a long time, offending scholars has been a very irrational approach, which can make it difficult for a person to move forward in officialdom.
"The State Academy has opened. This is a fact and it will not change because of anyone."
"You are the chief minister, manage the teaching of the state college, and strive to get a gold medal in the imperial examination this year. The rest is not your business."
Fang Yuan said calmly.
Then I ignored Wang Wenshu.
He didn't believe that a few scholars could cause trouble.
Wang Wenshu looked at the direction Fang Yuan left, sighed and went back to work.
But soon, Wang Wenshu received news of help from the state hospital, and he had no choice but to go to the state hospital.
Xiao Ai has been waiting at the gate of Zhouyuan for a long time.
"Wang Sigong, five students came and threatened that our state capital opening was not done well and wanted us to reopen it. What should we do?"
Xiao Ai said with a complicated expression.
He was embarrassed, angry, and a little aggrieved.
"Mr. Xiao, if this is the case, just get out of here."
Wang Wenshu was a little speechless.
He is worried that scholars will cause trouble.
But that’s because I’m worried that Fang Yuan’s reputation is not good.
And just a few students can come and drive them away.
Even if you can’t drive them away with force, you can still drive them away with force.
The state hospital is so big, but there isn’t even a single useful person?
If you do this little thing for yourself, you won’t have to do other things if you are a master of it?
"Liu Xingfa is here too."
Xiao Ai looked embarrassed and sighed.
"Liu Xingfa?"
Wang Wenshu has a headache.
Liu Xingfa is not a big shot.
But he is a popular candidate for this year’s Liaozhou Golden List.
Rumor has it that he is extremely knowledgeable and has no problem getting into the top three in this year's imperial examination.
The state college in Bingzhou kept recruiting him, but Liu Xingfa remained unmoved and studied at home.
In fact, studying in the Liu family in Jie County is far better than that in the state academy. The teaching masters, books, etc. are not comparable to the state academy.
"How about we hold an opening ceremony again and ask Mr. Liu to host it?"
Xiao Ai smiled and suggested.
"Master Xiao, I advise you not to think about this idea again!"
"The State Academy has opened. This is a fact and it will not change because of anyone!"
"If you want to be the dean, then go and settle this matter. If you don't want me to be the dean, find someone else!"
Wang Wenshu immediately said with a straight face.
He knew that Fang Yuan's meaning was already obvious, so his attitude must also be obvious.
If Fang Yuan puts pressure on him, then he will put pressure on the people below him. If the people below him don't do their job, then he will be replaced.
"I, I'll go, Wang Sigong calm down!"
Xiao Ai was startled.
But at the same time, I was also a little excited.
The position of dean of the state college is still vacant.
Although Xiao Ai holds some reputation, he dare not say that he will definitely be elected as the dean.
Now that Wang Wenshu mentioned it, he felt that he was more likely to do it, and immediately decided to go in person.
"Go ahead."
Wang Wenshu waved his hand, turned around and left.
He believes that Xiao Ai can handle such small things.
Although Liu Xingfa has a great reputation, he is still a student.
When the state courtyard meets the living room, Xiao Ai returns.
Different from before leaving, Xiao Ai became calm at this time.
This made the worried teachers think that Fang Yuan had agreed to hold a new opening ceremony.
"Liu Xingfa, please come back."
Xiao Ai looked at a young man and said.
"When is the opening ceremony?"
Liu Xingfa smiled proudly, thinking he had successfully persuaded Xiao Ai and others.
"The State Academy has opened. This is a fact and it will not change because of anyone!"
"It's not a good thing for you to get involved in officialdom without studying hard. Please come back."
Xiao Ai said with a preaching look.
"Master's lesson is correct, but please don't regret it."
"You can only be a master forever, while your students can be county magistrates, governors, etc."
Liu Xingfa's smile slowly stiffened and finally became deeper.
The classmates who came with him also stared at Xiao Ai with unkind eyes.
The professor at the state college who was present was shocked when he saw this.
"Presumptuous!"
"Will Liu teach students like you who threaten the Master?!"
"Get out, otherwise don't blame me for hitting your palm!!"
Xiao Ai was furious.
His eyes widened as if he wanted to swallow Liu Xingfa.
"Master, calm down, students resign!"
Liu Xingfa was startled, and other classmates did not dare to stare at Xiao Ai.
"Get out!"
Xiao Ai snorted coldly.
Liu Xingfa and others left in despair.
"Master Xiao, why is this so?"
"Doesn't this make the Liu family in Jie County more hostile to us?"
The other masters were dissatisfied and quite puzzled.
The Liu family in Jie County is well known for its status in the Hedong area.
If you offend the Liu family in the understanding county, their reputation may be ruined.
Scholars love reputation, and teachers love reputation even more, otherwise they will not be able to receive students in the future.
"Everyone, I know what you are worried about."
"But this is the state court, and we have the support of the state. If anything happens, the state will take care of it for us."
Xiao Ai said calmly.
Lift Fang Yuan out directly.
At this time, only Fang Yuan can control them.
He's not good, he's still too far behind and needs to establish real prestige in the state court.
"But, Lord Zhou doesn't know how difficult it is for us."
"Master Xiao, if the state hospital cannot be opened, we will return to the previous situation. Ruining our reputation is equivalent to destroying everything."
I am still worried.
They were as anxious as ants circling around.
The Liu family in Jie County not only has a high reputation, but is also a prominent family that they admire.
I hope to be able to work as a teaching assistant in the Liu family of Jie County during my lifetime.
But now it's fine. If you directly offend the Liu family of Jie County, how can you get close to the Liu family of Jie County in the future?
"Master Mo, be careful what you say!"
Xiao Ai frowned and said in a deep voice.
It had just opened, and the teaching hadn’t even started on the first day, so I thought I wouldn’t be able to continue.
With such remarks, doesn’t it mean surrendering before fighting?
Although Xiao Ai is also afraid of the Liu family in Jie County, if he can take the position of dean, he will not be afraid when the emperor comes.
No one is allowed to say such demoralizing words in front of him!
"I..."
Mo Xingxian opened his mouth and saw Xiao Ai's ugly face, but in the end he didn't contradict him.
The other teachers present had different expressions, some were worried, some were scared, some were disapproving, etc.
"Let's start teaching."
"Everyone, it's up to us whether the state academy can be named on the gold list this year."
Xiao Ai said loudly.
He glanced at the whole place and left first.
He is just a teacher now, and he still needs to teach.
All the teachers looked at each other, each with their own concerns and dispersed, officially starting the first day of teaching.
The news about the improper opening ceremony of Liaozhou College spread like wings in one city and three counties.
Some well-known scholars stood up and commented that the opening ceremony of Liaozhou College did not follow the etiquette of the sages Confucius and Mencius, did not invite seniors from noble families to preside over it, and was not in line with the opening procedures of the state college, etc.
An academy that threatens to disrespect the rites of the sages Confucius and Mencius will not be protected by the sages Confucius and Mencius, and its students will have no blessings. They will have no hope in the imperial examination and are destined to fail.
Later, some celebrities also came forward and suggested that students and their parents should be cautious and not make fun of their children's future.
As soon as the news came out, the students studying in the state college began to panic.
Parents who send their sons to study in academies also feel uneasy because of this.
In this era of lack of knowledge, scholars are respected, and what scholars say is prioritized and considered reasonable.
After one scholar after another said that the state college was not good, the people of Liaozhou began to feel that the state college was not good, and these students will not be able to do it this year.
As several days passed, some parents even went to the state school to express their intention to drop out of school.
Xiao Ai couldn't make the decision in this matter, so he had no choice but to report it to Wang Wenshu.
Wang Wenshu couldn't make the decision and could only report it to Fang Yuan.
"It's only been a few days, and parents are asking to drop out of school?!"
Fang Yuan has been studying the banking affairs these days.
Paper currency design, business loan model, interest calculation, etc. Very busy.
When I heard that Wang Wenshu came to report the matter in the Prefectural Court again, I suddenly felt no longer beautiful.
"The outside world is saying that the opening of Zhouyuan is not in line with the etiquette of the sages and Confucius..."
Wang Wenshu reported truthfully and did not dare to hide anything.
"Have you ever slandered me?"
Fang Yuan raised his eyebrows and sneered.
"No."
Wang Wenshu shook his head repeatedly.
After Xiao Ai reported it, he did not report it immediately, but conducted an investigation before reporting it.
Now one city and three counties are discussing the improper opening of the state academy, but no one is slandering Fang Yuan. They just say that students cannot be protected by the sages of Confucius and Mencius.
"No?!"
Fang Yuan was a little surprised.
To be able to create such a big commotion, it must be the Liu family of Jie County who secretly took the lead.
When the Liu family in Jie County took action, they were happy to hear that the Pei family would definitely cooperate, but in such a situation, they did not slander themselves?
"Yes, really not."
Wang Wenshu said firmly.
"Then you invite some people to slander me, and the bigger the fuss, the better."
"Just say that I haven't read a book, I don't know Chinese characters, I want to open a state academy, I regard the imperial examination of Liaozhou students as child's play, etc."
Fang Yuan pondered for a moment and said coldly.
"Ah?"
"Why?"
Wang Wenshu was immediately puzzled.
It’s so rare that someone who is not a scholar is trying to smear someone, but they actually actively seek to slander someone?
To be honest, Wang Wenshu himself was quite afraid, worried that those scholars would secretly slander him.
If you are successfully slandered by scholars, it will be difficult for you to get promoted in the future.
"Wang Sihu, if you want to be promoted to county magistrate, you have to work hard and think hard."
"Just do what I want. The louder the noise, the better, but you can't be found to be the one who invited me."
Fang Yuan lowered his voice and said in a deep voice.
Although his location is vast, there are state officials guarding it not far away.
But the design is very good. Unless you deliberately speak loudly, the guarding state officials cannot hear you.
"I obey my orders!"
Wang Wenshu still didn't understand Fang Yuan's point.
But when Fang Yuan mentioned the county magistrate again, he was very excited.
Fang Yuan has not forgotten his promise to him, which means that he really wants to support him to become the county magistrate.
For such a great kindness, Wang Wenshu couldn't wait to stay by Fang Yuan's side around the clock and help Fang Yuan do anything at any time.
"Go ahead."
Fang Yuan waved his hands.
"Yes."
Wang Wenshu left with excitement.
Soon, among the various messages criticizing the opening ceremony of the state college for not being good and advising students and their parents to be cautious, there were some explosive news.
"Prefect Fang has never read a book at all and does not understand the etiquette of Confucius and Mencius' sages."
"A person who can't read a single word is dreaming of opening an academy. Why doesn't he just take a piss and reflect on his virtue?"
"It's no wonder. After all, he is a refugee and has no ink in his belly. I think there is a big secret behind his becoming the governor."
The wind soon changed.
Various negative news about Fang Yuan are spread throughout Liaozhou.
The people were shocked and felt that it was impossible. Some even suspected that some scholars deliberately slandered Fang Yuan.
Nowadays, Fang Yuan has gained a lot of reputation in Liaozhou and has received support from many people. They doubt what these students say.
A branch of the Liu family in Jie County in Liaozhou City.
Liu Yongshou gathered with several celebrities, Liu Xingfa and others.
"Didn't I specifically tell you not to slander Fang Yuan?"
Liu Yongshou had a sullen face and glanced at the audience with dissatisfied eyes.
"Mr. Liu, I'm not waiting for you."
"I wonder if something went wrong somewhere along the way."
Several celebrities responded with their heads lowered.
"Let them pay attention and only criticize the state court and not smear Fang Yuan."
Liu Yongshou said in a deep voice.
Those voices outside can be heard as soon as they are smeared.
Fang Yuan was able to sit on the position of governor because of some insider information, but it has nothing to do with whether he has read books or not.
"Yes."
Celebrities and others all agreed.
Liu Yongshou nodded with satisfaction, but soon frowned.
He heard a loud noise not far away, and someone broke in.
"Zheng Jiu has met Liu Gong!"
Zheng Jiu arrived with several state officials.
"What's wrong with Captain Zheng?"
Liu Yongshou looked calm and said calmly.
"Liu Xingfa is suspected of slandering Zhou Zun. I am here to take care of him."
Zheng Jiu pointed at Liu Xingfa and said respectfully.
"Impossible, Xingfa has never slandered Fang, the governor."
Liu Yongshou suddenly frowned and said in a deep voice.
He showed his anger instantly, and his eyes were terrifying.
"I didn't!"
Liu Xingfa also said angrily.
The celebrities present also showed anger.
The arresters even came to the Liu family in Jie County to arrest people.
"If so, please come back with me to investigate."
Zheng Jiu's expression did not change and he still said respectfully.
"Please come back, Xingfa has not slandered the governor."
Liu Yongshou snorted coldly.
The attitude is quite firm.
Liu Xingfa had a sneer on his face and mockery in his eyes.
"Someone accused Liu Xingfa of slandering Zhou Zun."
"If Liu Xingfa refuses to cooperate with the investigation, the state government will deprive Liu Xingfa of his qualifications for the imperial examination!"
Zheng Jiu said calmly.
As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Yongshou and others' expressions suddenly changed.
For students who have studied hard in a poor family, it is the cruelest thing to be deprived of the qualification to take exams.