Xiaocao giggled and stretched out her little finger, "Lagou, no one is allowed to cry. If you cry, you are a child."
"Yes." Zhou Mei nodded seriously and stretched out his little finger to hook the grass.
"Hanging with a hook will not change after a hundred years..."
Bai Banxia looked at the little girls playing together and couldn't help laughing. Their childhood was so good and carefree.
I also hope that Zhou Mei will soon forget the experience of being kidnapped by Luomei Pavilion and grow up happily.
After Zhou Hai and the others left, many guests came to the Bai family, all of whom came to inquire about the county magistrate's arrival. Mr. Bai and Mrs. Bai continued to receive them, looking particularly happy.
"You see your father is quite energetic and doesn't cough anymore." Zhang Lingzhi muttered to his daughter in a low voice.
Bai Banxia snickered, "My father was mentally ill before, but now that the Bai family has gained face, he is happier than anything else."
"Your grandparents will be even happier when Erlang passes the examination." Zhang Lingzhi lowered his voice a little lower, "Daughter, I had a dream last night. I dreamed that a magpie flew on the eaves of his house, and it screamed so beautifully.
, isn’t this a happy event?”
"Mom, do you still believe this? You think about it day by day and dream about it at night." Bai Banxia joked with a smile.
But Zhang Lingzhi said with a serious face: "Just watch, your brother Erlang will definitely hit."
Bai Banxia pursed her lips, "If Brother Erlang is admitted as a scholar, it will not be a happy event, it will be a double happiness."
"Yes, double happiness." Zhang Lingzhi reacted and smiled very happily.
Speaking of Brother Erlang, Bai Banxia went to make him a cup of tea that could improve eyesight and brought it to the table.
"The exam is coming early next month, are you nervous?" Bai Banxia asked.
Brother Erlang looked up at her, but his eyes were very lively, "Don't be nervous. If you are nervous, at least it should be at that critical moment, probably the day before the exam."
"You mean you're not confident, but you're anxious when you get there?" Bai Banxia raised her eyebrows.
"Mr. Nan said that you just have to do your best. I also think that I will have no regrets if I try my best. If it really doesn't work, I can only say that I have no chance with her."
Bai Shengming said the last sentence in a very low voice. And the woman he was talking about was naturally He Yunlan.
"You are right to think so. I will not say anything encouraging. I will prepare examination materials for you and accompany you to Xiguan City for reference." Bai Banxia said.
Bai Shengming suddenly bowed to her solemnly and saluted, "Sister, thank you."
Bai Banxia was embarrassed by him. He scratched his head and said, "I won't disturb you anymore. You can study first."
The next day, Zhang An came to find Bai Banxia and Qi Zhen and said that the elders had discussed and decided to open a kindergarten.
"At the beginning, the elders were still hesitant. Some people said that it would be discontinued after two or three years, which would not be good. But after two or three years, your Lancao will no longer be in kindergarten, so we can't let you still fund it, right?
?Some people say they are afraid that their children will become arrogant after studying, and they all want to be officials and will not farm hard. But how many can pass the exam? How many can afford it?"
Zhang An told them, "It is not unreasonable for them to worry. The most important thing for us farmers is to be down-to-earth and live a good life down-to-earth. I am afraid that we are too worried."
Bai Banxia nodded. The worries of the elders are not unreasonable. It can only be said that everyone has different considerations.
"Until the county magistrate came to visit you and your family last night and was extremely polite to your family, the minds of several elders have changed. They feel that it is better for the children to read some books, and they may be able to make some achievements in the future." Zhang An added.
Bai Banxia really didn't expect that Zhou Hai's trip would bring about the change. This was really unintentional.
"Uncle Zhang, please tell everyone more about it later. Preschool education is for the first time. If children are allowed to read, read, and understand principles, they do not have to take the scientific examination. This should be taught to children from an early age, and they will not be afraid that they will not be able to study properly.
I feel that I am superior to others. Everyone is studying and working in the fields. We are still farmers, no different from before." Bai Banxia said.
Zhang An nodded, "I think what you said is reasonable, and I definitely support it. I also want my boy to go to school to avoid being illiterate in the future."
"There are a lot of things to worry about when running a school, and I'm afraid I'll have to work hard for you again." Bai Banxia saluted to Zhang An.
"As you said, isn't this what I do as the village chief?" Zhang An patted his chest, "Leave this matter to me. I will let you know if there is any progress in a few days."
"good."
Zhang An was about to leave, but Qi Zhen suddenly stopped him and said, "Uncle Zhang, I thought about it and added a martial arts class to the kindergarten. There is no need to look for the teacher, so I will send someone from our defense team.
Teach some simple punches and kicks so that children can strengthen their bodies and learn how to protect themselves."
Bai Banxia couldn't help but applaud. She said before that Qizhen was a feudal and superstitious ancient people, but people are so open-minded. Isn't this just like the physical education class in modern schools? Children also have to study
Physical exercise, resting your eyes and strengthening your body.
"Qizhen really has you, this is a good idea." Zhang An praised, "Let's do it, I'm afraid those young boys will like martial arts classes so much."
Qi Zhen laughed and said, "I have been here at that age, so I can think of it."
Zhang An left happily, while Bai Banxia asked Qi Zhen sideways: "You came here at that age, why do you remember what happened when you were a child?"
Qi Zhen nodded, looking at her with particularly bright eyes.
"When I was a kid, I didn't like studying. I just wanted to practice martial arts. My mother didn't object. She just let her do whatever she liked."
Bai Banxia pricked up her ears to listen. She felt that it must not be that simple. Although she only heard Qi Zhen mention his mother once or twice, and Qi Zhen didn't think of it himself, but only learned it from his subordinates, Bai Banxia
Banxia always feels that Mrs. Shuang is very powerful.
This is not about being fierce, but about being smart and wise.
"The nanny next to me was very anxious, saying how could the prince not study? He would be laughed at, and I'm afraid His Majesty would also be unhappy. But my mother said that the child is still young, so it's good for him to be happy." Qi Zhen said and laughed,
The smile is extremely warm.
Bai Banxia could feel that the mother in his childhood memories was an extremely gentle person, which made him feel particularly warm when he thought of her.
"I was also naughty at that time. I often fought with other children in the palace, but I practiced martial arts hard and never lost. Until one time I was called on by my teacher in school, but I couldn't recite a complete poem. I was called upon by my teacher before.
The royal children I bullied all laughed, and some even wrote a word to mock me, but unfortunately I couldn’t understand it at all." Qi Zhen continued.
Bai Banxia asked curiously: "What word?"
"Stupid..." Qi Zhen laughed dryly, "I was very shocked. After I returned home, I started studying hard. When my mother saw it, she praised me for growing up and said that only if you want to study can you really study well."
Bai Banxia listened with admiration, "Your mother is definitely an educator. She knows that children cannot be forced. It is more useful for them to understand some truths by themselves than to be imposed by adults."
