In the end, Li Fuzi found a quiet house in an alley two streets away from the yamen of the embassy.

This mansion also looks like an ownerless house, so Zhou Bo sent someone to requisition this house, pasted a note from the government, and waited for Li Fuzi to make a proper version of the house, and then he could move in directly and start running the school.

Li Fuzi's teaching plan is obviously very sufficient, and those who have taught for decades naturally have a lot of experience. He knew that the government was in trouble now, so it was not much difficult for the government to have things and money, but if he could solve it by himself, he would try his best to do it himself.

He called on the former teacher of the county school to come out again to preside over the official school.

Now that the Guanghua Army is stable, those teaching gentlemen have nothing to do at home, so they naturally respond to Li Fuzi's actions. They gathered together to discuss it first, and Li Fuzi described his plan for running a school. Of course, this plan was only taken out after Li Xuzhong's approval.

Li Fuzi's general school-running policy is the same as before, anyway, the set of discipline of the county school is a standard program, and it will not be outdated when it is used.

The only difference is that in order to respect Zhou Bo's requirements, Li Fuzi lowered the threshold for admission a lot, and at the same time, because the ordinary people of the Guanghua Army did not have much money after suffering heavy losses, they tentatively reduced the tuition fees for one academic year.

The government is responsible for the teachers' salaries, and the teachers purchase teaching books, desks, chairs and other materials from the funds. Of course, the county school is also responsible for the students' breakfast and lunch, and the teachers themselves have to bear the money.

As for the one year later, the tuition fee will be decided according to the actual situation.

Although preparations for the new government school began at the end of July, enrollment and classes will start at the earliest, and it will have to wait until after September at the earliest. The preparatory work is complicated, many things have to be done, and I don't know if I can do it well in two months. In short, Zhou Bo left these things to Li Fuzi to be responsible, and if Li Fuzi needed anything, he only needed to apply to Li Xuzhong.

One day in early August, Li Xiaoyu finally got in touch with the black caravan again, and this time it was naturally the black caravan who took the initiative to come to the door. She immediately found Zhou Bo and reported the matter with great interest.

In the lobby of the official office, Zhou Bo asked Li Xiaoyu, "How many people did they come this time?"

Li Xiaoyu was a little strange, why didn't Zhou Bo ask about the contact of the black caravan, but asked how many people came, what kind of serious question was this? But she still replied: "Seven or eight people came, they are now in the Qing'an Inn, saying that they are going to stay here for a few days." ”

Qing'an Inn is the first inn to open since the restoration of the Gwanghua Army. Zhou Bo very much hopes that inns and restaurants will open soon, because these places can promote the improvement of the people's lives of the Guanghua Army, at least it can prove that the Guanghua Army has got rid of the problem of food shortage.

Of course, this is nothing more than wishful thinking on his part. The restaurant will not be able to operate for a short period of time because the problem of food shortage has not yet been solved. Most of the people still have to go to the porridge field on time every day to receive food rations and eat. As for the only Qing'an Inn, it does not provide top-notch at present, and is only responsible for the accommodation of travelers.

Anyone who comes to the Ann Inn to settle down will either go to the porridge field to eat, or bring their own rations.

Zhou Bo listened to Li Xiaoyu's words, nodded slightly, and said, "Very good, what did you talk about when you met with them for the first time?"

"Uh...... , they didn't talk about anything, they just complained that there was nothing on the side of the Guanghua Army, it was too poor and shabby, and they didn't even have to eat. Li Xiaoyu sighed and said.

"It doesn't matter, they did it on purpose. So be it, from now on, you are responsible for negotiating with them. Zhou Bo just smiled, and then said.

Li Xiaoyu's eyes widened, the black caravan was an important link related to the development of the Guanghua Army, Zhou Bo actually handed it over to himself to negotiate straightforwardly? Wouldn't this be too hasty?

She hurriedly said: "Zhou Yuanjun, didn't you go to talk to them personally? I, I don't know how to talk to them, in case they make unreasonable demands, then what should I do?"

Zhou Bo smiled and said, "You said it was an unreasonable request, what do you say you should do?"

Li Xiaoyu was stunned for a moment, then immediately smiled and said, "I understand." ”

Zhou Bo said again encouragingly: "Xiaoyu, you go all out to negotiate with them, and try to get the greatest benefit for our Guanghua Army." Of course, I think that after such a long time of preparation, the black caravan must have been very clear about the inside investigation of our Guanghua Army, and we should have taken advantage of nothing. ”

Li Xiaoyu nodded, thinking that what Zhou Bo said was very reasonable. She sighed and said, "Yes, they are all people who have been walking on the rivers and lakes for so many years, and they are all very good." However, I will definitely work hard and will not disappoint Zhou Yuanjun. ”

"It's good that you have that kind of confidence. Sometimes, though, you don't have to worry too much about the momentary benefits. If we really can't spend it, as long as we don't break our bottom line. Zhou Bo reminded him.

"Okay, I remember. Li Xiaoyu replied.

The next day, Li Xiaoyu took the initiative to go to the Qing'an Inn to find the people of the black caravan and made preliminary contact with them. The black caravan was shocked that Li Xiaoyu was in charge of negotiating with them, such a big cooperation matter, Zhou Bo actually handed over a fifteen-year-old girl to talk, what kind of reason is this?

In fact, the reason why Zhou Bo asked Li Xiaoyu to negotiate was not because Li Xiaoyu was excited and able to adapt to changes, but the most important thing was to let Li Xiaoyu test the bottom line of the negotiation on the black caravan's side. In a cooperative discussion, both parties will do everything possible to fight for their best interests, but both sides also have their own bottom line. It took so long for the black caravan to come to Zhou Bo to negotiate, which means that they had been touching the bottom of the Guanghua Army before, and now the top ten ** has mastered the bottom line of the Guanghua Army.

But Zhou Bo doesn't know anything about the black caravan, and they don't know what their bottom line is, so he will be very passive at the negotiation table.

Therefore, Li Xiaoyu went to make initial contact in his place, first of all, to disrupt the strategic plan formulated by the black caravan at the beginning, and then to anger their own bottom line. As for whether Li Xiaoyu can task, the result is obvious, can a child who is ignorant of the world be able to fight these old rivers and lakes?

Sure enough, when Li Xiaoyu returned to the mansion that night, he looked discouraged, and even his eyes were a little red, obviously he had been wronged.

Zhou Bo walked over and asked with concern: "Xiaoyu, what's wrong with you? Is it that the black caravan is discriminating against you as a girl?" Hmph, if that's the case, I won't let this matter stop lightly!!"

Li Xiaoyu glanced at Zhou Bo and asked with a strange look: "Zhou Yuanjun, why do you care so much about them discriminating against me?"

Zhou Bo said solemnly: "Although the concept has been patriarchal since ancient times, I found that without the support of women, how can men hold up a piece of the sky?"

Li Xiaoyu was stunned, and asked again and again: "Zhou Yuanjun, why do you think so?"

Zhou Bo smiled, and then said sternly: "Xiaoyu, I don't know if it weren't for women suffering and giving birth to children, then how would human beings continue?

When Li Xiaoyu heard this, his eyes suddenly widened, and his almond eyes, which were already very beautiful, are now becoming more and more beautiful. It's just that her face became more and more surprised, and soon turned hot, and a flush gradually appeared on her face.

"Zhou Yuanjun, what did you say?"

When Zhou Bo saw Li Xiaoyu's appearance, he could only sigh in his heart, it seems that the things that are common in morality cannot be easily overtaken in ancient times. He smiled helplessly and said, "What I'm saying is the truth, it's just that you don't understand it easily. Well, in addition to this, there are many good things about women. For example, when men go out on an expedition, aren't all their clothes sewn and mended by women? ”

Li Xiaoyu heard what Zhou Bo said, but it was still acceptable, and she nodded in agreement.

Zhou Bo said: "In addition, women have to go to the field to help when they are busy cooking and farming every day, and they have to take care of their husband's family all the time. If there is no woman behind the man's back, how can a man be distracted by so many things, how can he succeed?"

Li Xiaoyu praised again and again: "Yes, yes, that's it." ”

Zhou Bo smiled and said, "So, I have never discriminated against women. ”

Li Xiaoyu was in a better mood, and the impact of today's events on him naturally became indifferent. She sighed and said, "Zhou Yuanjun, you are really a good person! But today I was not discriminated against by them, because when I went to the Qing'an Inn today, I found that there was also a woman in their caravan, and ......"

Zhou Bo was a little surprised, there were women in the black caravan, the black caravan should be some people who ran the rivers and lakes, how could a girl run the rivers and lakes? He obviously couldn't understand this, but naturally he wouldn't believe Li Xiaoyu's words.

"And what, you tell me quickly?" he asked quickly.

"And, it seems, the rest of the caravan had to listen to this woman for everything. In other words, maybe this woman is the leader of the black caravan. Li Xiaoyu said very seriously.

"No, are you sure?" Zhou Bo was surprised again. What kind of world is this, a woman can make such a big career, shouldn't it also be a time traveler?

"When I first went to the inn, I saw the woman, but when the woman saw me, she went straight back to the room. Originally, I didn't pay attention to anything, but when I talked to other people, whenever they encountered a tough attitude, they would run to the woman's room and ask for instructions. Although I didn't hear the conversation in the room, those people knocked on the door respectfully before entering, and they looked like they had identities!" Li Xiaoyu explained the matter as it was.

Zhou Bo thought secretly for a while, it seems that this woman must not be simple.

"Well, what is the outcome of your negotiations with them today?" he asked.

"The woman wouldn't even see me, and it was obvious that they didn't want to talk to me at all. Even though the others talked to me, they were all talking about some rules and regulations, as if they were the bosses, and we had to listen to them. They didn't care about my advice as if it were in their ears. Li Xiaoyu said a little angrily, but when he said this, he was a little aggrieved, angry and angry, wanting to cry but feeling that he shouldn't cry.

Zhou Bo took a slow breath, looked at Xiao Yu, and said comfortingly: "Xiao Yu, don't be sad. That woman dares to underestimate you, I will definitely not just forget this matter. However, at the moment, we have not established a relationship with them, so we have to bear with them for the time being. ”

Li Xiaoyu looked at Zhou Bo and asked strangely, "Zhou Envoy-jun, do you want to avenge me?"

Zhou Bo smiled, nodded and said, "Yes, you are my person, they dare to bully you, naturally they won't give me face!"

But after he finished speaking, he immediately felt that some words were too much, and he suddenly stopped talking.

Li Xiaoyu was still moved, but as soon as he heard Zhou Bo suddenly say "You are my person", his little face suddenly turned crimson, and his heart was pounding. She suddenly lowered her head and said to Zhou Bo with some complaints: "Zhou Yuanjun, you are talking nonsense again......"

Zhou Bo hurriedly snorted and said, "Xiaoyu, I didn't mean that, I mean, the two of us are in the same camp." Well, tomorrow morning, I'll go meet these people for a while. ”

Li Xiaoyu said "um", and after thinking about it, he said, "That Zhou envoy, let me accompany you to meet the people of the black caravan tomorrow morning?"

"It's okay, you just come with me, and I will let them know that you are an official appointed by my Zhou Bo in a dignified manner, and they must not let them disrespect you again. Zhou Bo said very seriously.

"Oh well. Li Xiaoyu nodded.

At this time, Li Xuzhong hurriedly ran in, sweating profusely, and holding a large pile of books in his hand. After he came to the main hall, he saw Zhou Bo and Li Xiaoyu, and hurriedly saluted them.

Li Xiaoyu looked at Li Xuzhong's stupid appearance and almost couldn't hold back her laughter, but she still remembered the relationship between her colleagues and squatted down to help Li Xuzhong pick up these books.

"The Analects??"The Mean?"The Three Character Classics?"What are these books for?" Li Xiaoyu picked up the book and looked at the name of the book, and suddenly became curious. She found that some of the books were new, some were old, and there were several duplicate books.

Zhou Bo was also a little puzzled, but after thinking about it, he vaguely understood what was going on.

Li Xuzhong wiped the sweat from his face, and then said: "It's not a matter of official learning, there are not many books in the city now, these books are all borrowed from door to door by me just now, but in the final analysis, a small half of them are still books at my own home." Many of the books of the people in the city are gone, lost, destroyed, and some refuse to borrow them. After a long day, I got these fifty-five books. Alas!"

Zhou Bo smiled and asked, "Is there only these books in the official school now?"

Li Xuzhong sighed again and said, "It's not an official school, I'm afraid there aren't many books in the whole city." However, from enlightenment education to sage books, they are still complete, but the number is a little small. When the time comes, students who come to study government schools are afraid that many people will have to use a book. ”

"Actually, you can let the students copy the books themselves. Copying books is not only good for memory, but also reduces the problem of lack of books. I remember someone once said to me that it is better to read a book ten times than to copy it once. It can be seen that copying books is still a very good kung fu!" Zhou Bo said. (To be continued.) )