Over the past hundred years, except during the reign of Taizu, the dormitories provided by the Imperial College to the students and academic officials have always been more than enough. Therefore, the clever women of Zhou Jijiu and Luo Siye are now unable to make a meal without rice, so they have learned to divert misfortunes to the east and allocate dormitories.
The whole matter was left to Xu Heigu of the Shengqi Hall. This man hated Zhang Shou's previous dormitory, let alone the ordinary prison students.
Therefore, as long as there are some conditions, no matter whether they are academic officials or supervisors, they are not willing to live in the Imperial College. Who is willing to endure the cramped environment while enduring Xu Baikun's eyes that seem to be everywhere?
The same is true for Xie Wanquan. In the past, he was the youngest chief of the Imperial College in the history of the Imperial College, and he was also the chief of the Suixing Hall. He had a famous teacher and had unlimited fame. Since he was sent to the Imperial Academy to study by special tribute, he has made many friends, so he is also impatient.
He lives in the Imperial College. Although the cost of renting a house outside is a bit high, his family is well off and many businessmen from his hometown are generous in sponsoring him, so he can still live a good life.
But ever since he went to Rongshui Village to make a scene, he has been unlucky. First he pretended to be ill to hide from work, and then he pretended to be ill and then it turned out to be a real illness. He came back more than two months later and lost his position as the chief of the food. But it seemed that he was losing momentum.
Wonderful, the businessmen who had generously supported him had closed their doors, and what frightened him the most was that his senior brother Tang Ming, who had always been kind to him, was also rumored to have left the capital to travel around.
Of course Xie Wanquan knew why Tang Ming hated him - because he heard about going to Rongshui Village to find trouble from a certain boss, so he volunteered and dragged Tang Ming along with him. And that day, it was also because of the incident he had faced at Zhang's house.
Zhang Shoushi showed cowardice in his inappropriate words, and even faced a few arithmetic problems that made him look ugly. That's why Tang Ming showed his defeat so easily just now.
As for the embarrassment they were in when they retreated after Taishi Ge fell from the sky, it goes without saying. Although Tang Ming, as Jieyuan, missed the entrance examination due to illness, he will definitely take part in the examination next year and will not leave Beijing.
To avoid the limelight and find ways to improve his literary and talent reputation, is it still a joke to stay in the capital?
Therefore, yesterday, Xie Wanquan wanted to intervene between Yang Yiming and Zhang Shou, trying to eliminate the negative effects of his own stupidity, and then slowly plan for the future. But this plan that should have been sound was completely disrupted by the headstrong Yang Yiming.
Only then did he make such a bold decision when he was so disappointed that he almost despaired.
Xie Wanquan was able to foresee the criticism, cold reception, and even suppression he would face, so starting from last night, he silently packed his luggage and prepared to return to his hometown - he even planned what he would do after returning to his hometown. He would go to see his teacher first.
, and then sincerely admit his mistakes, reflect on his self-righteousness in the past three years in the capital, and then settle down to study and learn.
He could also learn from Zhang Shou, build a cottage in the countryside, teach a few farmers, and then distinguish crops in his free time, so as to avoid being scolded by people like Zhang Shou for not being diligent and not distinguishing grains.
The only worrying thing is that although his family is relatively well-off and is a well-known local landlord, if they have worked hard to support his education for more than ten years and spent countless money, but in the end he has such a result, his parents will be very disappointed.
And the other uncles and brothers will definitely join forces to attack. At that time, my father's position as the clan leader may not be secure.
After thinking about it, Xie Wanquan, who had already packed the last book box himself, couldn't help but look up at the house where he had lived for three years. Although this was only a small courtyard near the Imperial College, in a place like the capital, every year
The money spent is enough to live in a small, medium-sized house for more than a year.
Therefore, after reading it again and again, he couldn't help but sigh: "If you do the math, I have really spent a lot of family money over the years."
The book boy next to him said with a face full of reluctance: "Sir, do we really want to go back like this? Then Dr. Yang hurts others and insults your character, and just because you turn against such a person, you will ruin your future. This is too much!
There are still so many important people in the capital, why don't you go to our door and beg them?"
"You can't take back what you say, and others won't forget the wrong things you have done." Xie Wanquan chuckled, sighed, but said to himself in his heart, if he hadn't gotten carried away when he was so proud, maybe he would still be peaceful now.
He stayed in the Shuxing Hall of the Imperial College and served as his cell leader - of course, with a teacher like Yang Yiming, he might be kicked out to fight with Zhang Shou at some point.
Just when the book boy wanted to try to persuade him again, a voice suddenly came from outside the door: "Master, Master! It's not good, it's not good!"
Finding that the Chang Sui's voice outside was anxious and even a bit angry, Xie Wanquan's heart skipped a beat and he thought to himself: Could it be that his attitude towards leaving the capital was not enough, and that others would not let him go? Regret filled his heart again.
, when it was desolate again, I heard laughter coming from outside.
"We are here to look for someone, not to provoke, so why is it bad?"
Following this sound, Xie Wanquan found that the voice of his long attendant outside suddenly stopped. After a long while, the long attendant cautiously said in a stuttering voice: "Master... Master, we have a guest... the guest is here."
.Yes Yes……"
Xie Wanquan finally couldn't bear it anymore and simply strode forward and opened the door. But when he saw clearly the two people standing in the yard outside, he was stunned.
But the next moment, he forced a smile and quickly stepped out of the threshold to greet them. But when he arrived in front of the two people, he just raised his hands and saluted and called Dr. Zhang, Chief Lu, when he saw Lu Sanlang facing them.
He grinned.
"Xie Gongzi, you really do what you say. You said you would quit Suixingtang and not go to the Imperial College now? You are so courageous. Do you know that today at the court, Mr. Jiang Ge, the chief minister of the cabinet,
First of all, I launched an attack, saying that you are deceiving your master and destroying your ancestors, and I suggested that you be stripped of your honors and expelled from the Imperial College!"
Hearing an exclamation from behind, Xie Wanquan realized that he had little experience as a scholar. At this time, he must have been frightened out of his wits by Lu Sanlang's words. But even though he was mentally prepared, he couldn't help but clenched his fists.
But he was completely powerless. He didn't think Lu Sanlang would threaten him with his words, because it was something that was easy to inquire about.
He is a small former prison student, but should he feel honored to be able to have the powerful chief minister attack him in the morning?
Zhang Shou coughed heavily, stopped Lu Sanlang's malicious threats, and then said with a smile: "Lu Zhu has always had a temper that scares people to death, and he likes to only speak half of his words. Don't argue with him." Chao Hui
It is true that some of Shangjiangge's old words are excessive, but there are also many people who speak for you."
This time, Xie Wanquan couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. On the contrary, after hearing this, his book boy stumbled out of the room as if he had been granted amnesty. He mustered up the courage to ask: "I dare to ask Dr. Zhang, the chief minister has already sent it."
Well, who else dares to help my young master?"
"Haha, the chief minister can't cover up the sky with one hand." This time, Lu Sanlang said unscrupulously, "First of all, it was Master Kong who stood up and choked the chief minister back with his righteous words."
He recounted what he had heard from a certain news channel, the exact words that Master Kong had said to Mr. Jiangge, and then said with a smile: "Then, Mr. Jiangge, who is always a good gentleman, also stood up and spoke for you.
.And then, Duke Zhao Guogong also found you a backer that many people can't do anything about."
Lu Sanlang proudly told Mr. Jiangge and Zhu Jing that he recommended Lu Sanlang to follow Wang Jie, and then he suddenly changed the subject and said: "But compared to these people, my father does
That incident was truly shocking."
Hearing that a little person like himself had become the focus of a big shot's dispute, Xie Wanquan almost felt as if he was in a dream. Especially when he heard that Lu Wan, the Minister of War, had actually identified the man who instigated him and Tang Ming to go to Rongshui Village.
He even felt his scalp numb. His first reaction was that Lu Wan was afraid that he would spill the beans, so she took the initiative to admit it.
But he had offended Yang Yiming to death, violated the dignity of teachers and students and angered many people. How could he be so unwise?
The more Xie Wanquan thought about it, the more he felt confused. Unexpectedly, Lu Sanlang then casually revealed the last piece of news that made him dizzy - Lu Wan actually resigned from the Ministry of War because of this incident!
He subconsciously shouted: "Why is Lu Shangshu like this? I won't tell anyone!"
As soon as the words came out, he saw Zhang Shou looking at him with a half-smile, while Lu Sanlang, who had just been talking endlessly, took a step back with a smile and stood behind Zhang Shou. He even thought that the teacher and student were
He was deceiving himself with false news and tricking him into telling the truth, but he didn't expect that Zhang Shou actually nodded to him.
"Lu Shangshu's resignation is not just for this trivial matter between you and me. In the final analysis, it is just an excuse. With the current situation, it is not necessarily bad to retreat bravely. Besides, Lu Shangshu has no intention of returning to his hometown after becoming an official. He will take a leisurely trip after his leisure time.
Shan Ye. He is still in his prime and hopes to continue to do something solid."
"However, what Lu Shangshu wants to do will probably not make much progress in his lifetime, unless he can have a lot of helpers. Therefore, Zhao Guogong's recommendation that you go to Datong to assist Wang Zongxian, the governor of Xuanda, may not come true.
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Xie Wanquan couldn't help but secretly smile bitterly. Wang Datou was an upright official, and most people wanted to stay away from him. He didn't think that his meager experience was enough to assist such a chief executive.
He is not Zhang Shou's two students who came from a farm family, nor is he the supervisor of Jiuzhangtang who has various experiences in accounting, warehouse and so on!
Reluctantly summoning up some energy, Xie Wanquan sighed and said: "I am really frightened because of the love between Duke Zhao and Lu Shangshu. But I have little talent and knowledge, so going to Datong is naturally beyond my ability. As for helping Lu Shangshu, I'm afraid..."
Before he finished speaking, he saw Lu Sanlang behind Zhang Shou sneering at him. Compared with Zhang Shou's gentle-looking face, he felt uneasy, so he quickly changed his words and asked:
"What does Lu Shangshu want me to do?"
"Although Lu Shangshu is no longer the Minister of the Ministry of War, he has lofty aspirations. He hopes to recruit a group of outstanding students as teachers, open public schools, and teach the illiterate. Of course, most ordinary people do not have time to study, and even children often
You have to work, you have to work. So once a week... ahem, once every seven days is about right."
Zhang Shou was dumbfounded when he saw Xie Wanquan. He explained in a leisurely manner: "Master Xie was born as a landlord, so he must have experienced the strict hierarchy in his family. The master's orders are passed down to the people. If it is passed down by word of mouth, an order will last very long.
It may be completely unrecognizable. And if it is through words, then even if a notice is posted, the literate can often deceive the illiterate."
Xie Wanquan gradually came back to his senses. He tried not to think about whether this matter was unreasonable, and tried to follow Zhang Shou's thinking: "Dr. Zhang is right. I heard that the same is true for tax collection. The court was reduced due to disasters."
Whether it is a tax or a light tax, when it finally reaches the bottom, it often increases instead of decreasing! It is the subordinate officials who take advantage of the illiteracy of the common people to cause trouble!"
Zhang Shou just used three people to become tigers as an introduction. Who knew that Xie Wanquan would extend it to tax collection? He couldn't help but be speechless.
If we look at it from this level alone, in fact, from officials to officials, most people do not want all the common people at the bottom to be literate, because once the unruly people know more, it will not be easy to fool them - and the more they know, the more they will think.
If you think too much, you will easily make trouble. If you make trouble - haha, is there any need to talk about the result?
Therefore, the sentence of Confucius in the Analects of Confucius has always been misinterpreted by people as fragmentation and misinterpretation to mean that people can follow it but cannot understand it.
In fact, what Zhang Shou really wants to say is that literacy is the most basic condition for unlocking people's learning ability, because after literacy, ordinary people can learn a lot of knowledge that requires written textbooks instead of oral transmission. When he saw Guan Qiu
When those brains burst out under the unlimited supply of information and money, they have fully realized the abilities of ordinary people.
Firstly, there will definitely be a need for more workers who are proficient in writing in the future, and secondly, he also needs talents emerging from ordinary people.
However, if what he wanted to say was expressed purely in words, it would be in vain. So he pondered for a moment and then said with a smile: "There are many things that cannot be explained clearly in a short while just by talking about them. In short, since you yesterday
If you say that in front of others, you will definitely not be able to go to the Imperial College again, but if you just leave Beijing like this, are you really willing to do so?"
Seeing that Xie Wanquan suddenly stopped talking, Zhang Shou said with a smile: "My family will be moving in the future, and a lot of people and things will have to be moved there. I can't get away from it in the Imperial College. If Mr. Xie is free, can you go over and help me?"
?I can ask Yingying to take you to see some things."
Xie Wanquan was speechless for a moment when he thought of the famous new textile machinery that Zhang Shou had cheated the eldest and second princes. Even he, who was once shunned by businessmen from his hometown, had people coming to his door these days, hoping in roundabout ways that he would come forward.
Let’s find out whether the high-efficiency spinning machine is really useful. But when the eldest prince vents his anger and spreads the blueprints, such people will disappear.
If Zhang Shou had more than just a new spinning machine, he also had other things...
Xie Wanquan was shocked, and then he nodded seriously and said: "I just have nothing to do, so naturally I don't dare to refuse such a trivial matter!"