It is not easy to manage saline-alkali land, especially in such a large area, not only to consider a small part of the land to be treated now, but also to plan for the future treatment of other land.

In this way, there is a lot of preparation work in the early stage, and it is necessary to plan carefully. In this regard, although the people of Taoyuan Village can also find capable people to help, they are inexperienced, and the preparation work will still consume a lot of energy and time.

During this time, the daily joy must not be distracted from the school, whether it is education or the management of saline-alkali land, it cannot be delayed. So he first asked Chang Xisheng to investigate the situation in the county, and publicized the news that they wanted to invite the master in Taoyuan Village.

Although Daoxiang County is not like the prefecture where there is a special place to investigate news, because the county is small, everyone knows the roots, and it is not difficult to find out the news. Especially there are fewer readers, and Chang Xisheng only spent a few days trying to find out the situation of the scholars in the county.

Not only that, but almost everyone in the county knew that the people in Taoyuan Village wanted to invite the master. Everyone talked about it, and they all said that this Taoyuan Village was inconspicuous in the past, but they didn't expect that it would not take long to run a school. In Daoxiang County, schools are still very rare, and the families who can invite the master are all well-known in the local area, while there is no school in the village.

Some people also ridiculed, saying that a group of mud-legged people are whimsical, although a prodigy is often happy, it doesn't mean that mud-legged people can walk this way. In this way, it is just grandstanding.

Regardless of what everyone thinks, this matter is at least publicized.

It can be so fast because of Chang Xisheng's previous work in laying the foundation in the county, otherwise if it was the same as before, it would not have been so smooth.

Before, the Shen family caravan went to Taoyuan Village to transport away the things produced by the Chang family, and this matter had already spread throughout Daoxiang County. Everyone was surprised, although because of Chang Xisheng before, he was no stranger to the things produced by the Chang family, but he didn't expect that he could sell them in the house!

Although many people don't know the Shen family, they feel that it must be very good to be able to attract the caravan from the mansion to come and transport it back in person. Because even the Qian family has to ask for the things that they have to escort from their own pockets.

Driven by curiosity, many people went to Chang Xisheng to buy what it tasted like if they could come to the house to pick up the goods in person.

In this way, it makes the Chang family's business in the county better, and it is not known how many times more effective than Chang Xisheng's hard shouting during these days.

Chang Xisheng's investigation was almost the same, so Chang Xile took Chang Yu to the county together.

"According to what you explained before, the kind of people who only know how to read, as well as those who don't learn, have a bad reputation, and are inconvenient at home are kicked out, and only these two are left."

Although Chang Xile had long expected that there were not many suitable people, he did not expect that there were only two people left who passed the initial examination.

Chang Xisheng sighed: "There are not many scholars in our county, and only rich families can go to private schools." Most of these people don't look down on us mud-legged people, and they dislike us a lot in their words, not to mention being masters in our ravines.

And those who were born in poor families cherished the hard-won opportunities too much, and basically buried them in the stacks of books. Or maybe they have the same opinion as those rich people, and consider what you said, and in the end, these two people are left. ”

Chang Xile could only sigh when he heard this, he thought it was not easy to find a suitable master when he wanted to come by himself before, but now he saw that it was indeed the case.

"The news that our village is going to invite the master is released, and no one will come over to recommend themselves?"

Chang Xisheng shook his head and said, "No." ”

The literati are relatively high-minded, and everyone has a sense of worthlessness sent to the door. It is not a very good choice to go to Taoyuan Village to be a master, and those who have not been admitted to Xiucai are basically still studying in the school, and most of the students who are admitted are in the county school.

Whether it is at home or in the school, the learning atmosphere in the county is stronger, and if there are problems that you can't figure out, there are people to discuss together. As a result, everyone is even more reluctant to go to the mountains of Taoyuan Village, and there are many people who are dragging their families.

Chang Xile also understands this, not to mention disappointment, originally just to let everyone have a bottom in their hearts.

"Tell me about the two of you."

Chang Xisheng informed Chang Xile of the remaining two people one by one, one of whom was named Song Bangcheng, who was born in a scholarly family in Daoxiang County. The father and grandfather of the family both won the examination and became famous, but they all stopped there. Now Song Bangcheng has also been admitted to Xiucai, which makes the Song family more famous.

The Song family is well-off, Song Bangcheng is the only son in the family, and he usually lives a very rich life, and the clothes and materials are excellent.

The other is named Feng Tianqin, whose situation is quite similar to that of the Chang family in the past, with an average family background, and the family does their best to provide him with one.

Chang Xisheng said: "I think this Feng Tianqin is quite suitable, he not only works hard and learns well, but also often copies books and writes letters to others to make money." Nowadays, he rarely goes to school, and most of them study at home. Moreover, he has a large family, and his parents are taken care of by his brothers, so he will not be in the way of coming to our Taoyuan Village. By the way, although he is now twenty years old, he is not married. ”

Most of the students who are still working hard to take the scientific examination here are relatively late in getting married, and most of them are afraid of being distracted. There are also people who think far-reaching and don't want to settle down early, if he is thriving, his wife at home will not be worthy, and it will become an obstacle.

"What about Song Bangcheng?"

"He is not very qualitative, he often goes out to play in the mountains and rivers, I heard that he used to go to business with people, but he went for more than a year, and he just came back not long ago. So he was admitted to Xiucai at the age of eighteen, but he never improved. ”

Chang Xisheng disagreed, feeling that Song Bangcheng did not look like a scholar, and completely forgot that Chang Xile and Song Bangcheng were half a catty and eight taels.

However, Chang Xisheng's prejudice is not reasonable, although it is better to read thousands of books than to travel thousands of miles, but if you want to make a difference in scientific research in this life, you have to study hard. Unless you are extremely intelligent by nature, it is difficult to make a difference in the exam.

Chang Xile asked curiously, "How old is this Song Bangcheng?" ”

"Now it's twenty-eight, and the oldest children are five or six years old."

Chang Xile nodded, "These two are both famous, and those who don't have fame are not suitable?" ”

Chang Xisheng shook his head and said: "Those people are basically reluctant to leave the county and want to learn more things in the academy. Those who don't care about the school are mostly not very good at homework, and they are fun on weekdays. ”

"When the news of our village asking for the master spreads, what is everyone's reaction?"

Chang Xisheng was a little indignant and said: "The ordinary people are just it, and most of them think that our village is generous." On the contrary, some people who read books think that this is insulting, and anyone can come to read the books of sages. This made some people who were originally excited not dare to take this stubble after being stimulated by these words. ”

"He's right."

Chang Xisheng was stunned, and Chang Xile smiled: "That's why there are people like him who also read, and they also claim to be scholars." ”

Chang Xisheng was immediately happy, "Yes, that's the reason." ”

"Brother, I want to meet these two people, you give me their addresses, and I will visit them in person."

Chang Xisheng handed over the addresses of the two to Chang Xile, and Chang Xile did not delay, so he immediately went to find the two.

The first thing he came into contact with was Feng Tianqin, who was very satisfied with Chang Xisheng's mouth, Feng Tianqin's home was not far from the place where Chang Xisheng lived, and under the leadership of Chang Xisheng, he quickly found people.

Although the conditions of the Feng family are not good enough, they are already very good compared to the people in the village, and it is no wonder that they can provide a scholar.

When the Feng family heard their identities, they were surprised but not very surprised. They had long known that Taoyuan Village wanted to invite the master, but they didn't expect Chang Xile to come over in person to invite them. In Daoxiang County, as long as there are students in the family, they all know that there is such a person as Chang Xile and his experience.

Feng Tianqin was also a little surprised to see them, and Chang Xile bowed forward, "Feng Xiucai, please forgive me for disturbing me a lot." ”

Feng Tianqin was a gentle person, and hurriedly said: "Don't be so polite, I have heard that Chang Xiucai is famous, and now I can finally see it." ”

The two exchanged a few pleasantries, and Chang Xile went straight to the point, "I don't know if you heard that our Taoyuan Village wants to hire a master to teach the children in the village?" ”

"Yes."

"I came to the door today, just to invite Feng Xiucai, I wonder if Feng Xiucai is interested?"

Feng Tianqin paused, "Thank you Chang Xiucai for raising love, but I don't know why Chang Xiucai didn't teach him personally?" ”

Chang Xile did not hide that he was going to be busy renovating the saline-alkali land and preparing to continue the scientific expedition.

"I'm really too busy, so I can only come over and invite Feng Xiucai. If Feng Xiucai is willing to go, he doesn't have to worry about anything, he just needs to take half a day every day to teach the children. There is no need to pay much attention, just let them know that the most commonly used words can count. If there is someone who is particularly smart, then say something else. ”

"Chang Xiucai also has the opportunity to continue the scientific examination, which is really a great thing! It's just that since there is an opportunity, how can you focus on other things, everything is inferior, only reading is high, and farming is the business of the peasant family. As long as Chang Xiucai shines in the scientific examination, he is not afraid that there will be no fields in the future, so why waste time now? Chang Xiucai still doesn't have to spend this time, it's better to concentrate on reading. ”

Feng Tianqin persuaded bitterly, he used to envy Chang Xile very much, and later heard that Chang Xile ruined his future because he was accidentally injured, and he felt a pity in his heart. Now that I heard that Chang Xile was going to do some irrelevant things, I was very anxious, and I was afraid that Chang Xile would go the wrong way.

Chang Xile also knew that Feng Tianqin was really good for him, but because of these words, he felt that Feng Tianqin was not suitable for teaching the children of Taoyuan Village.

Chang Xile did not continue the topic with him, but went to talk about other things, and after some conversation, Chang Xile was even more sure that Feng Tianqin was not suitable.

Feng Tianqin's ideas are too traditional, and he is not used to accepting new things and new ideas.

Although Feng Tianqin did not say it explicitly, his point of view is that studying is for scientific research, for being an official, and for being a master. believes that only in this way can we give full play to our talents and dare to seek benefits for the people of the world.

These views are contrary to Chang Xile's view, Chang Xile feels that reading is to seek more ways to develop, while Feng Tianqin is stuck to one path. Feng Tianqin is not an official fan, and he also has a heart of compassion for the world, but his ideas are too limited, which is contrary to Chang Xile.

This also made Feng Tianqin only focus on reading some books related to scientific research, and never paid attention to others.

In this way, it does not meet Chang Xile's requirements, and the students brought out by Feng Tianqin will definitely have the same view as him, if it is really a child with this talent, it will only make the child more confused.

Feng Tianqin also knew Chang Xile's thoughts, but the two of them did not break it, and Feng Tianqin politely refused on the grounds of inconvenience.

Chang Xile later sent Feng Tianqin the previous year's test questions collected by Gao Yuan, although the two had different views, it had to be said that Feng Tianqin's knowledge was very good. And although Feng Tianqin is stubborn, it is also based on his own conditions. According to Feng Tianqin's knowledge, it is still very likely to rise all the way. Therefore, there is nothing wrong with him insisting on taking the path of scientific research, but it is not suitable for others.

Chang Xile's move is also to sell a good one, if Gao Yuan can pass the exam, it is a good fate. Anyway, there is no need to hide this kind of thing, the past life is full of real questions, and there is no mess.

Chang Xile said goodbye to Feng Tianqin and immediately went to find Song Wangcheng.

Song Bangcheng saw them coming, and said with a smile: "I thought you would give me a direct no, even if you have a little eyesight." ”

Chang Xile didn't expect Song Bangcheng to be so direct, and he didn't say a word.

The other party simply said, Chang Xile went straight to the point, and invited with a very sincere attitude, "I don't know if Song Xiucai is willing to come to our Taoyuan Village to teach the children?" ”

"Chang Xiucai is no worse than me, why don't you teach it yourself?"

Chang Xile informed him of the previous explanation with Feng Tianqin, and Song Bangcheng's eyes suddenly lit up, "Can you still rectify the land of repulsion?" ”

"It's not officially started yet, but eight to nine is not far from ten."

Song Bangcheng sighed: "I never thought that you were so powerful at such a young age, and you even knew so much about agriculture, you were born to be jealous." ”

Chang Xile smiled: "Thank you Song Xiucai for complimenting, but I was born in a farmer's family, so naturally I pay more attention to these on weekdays." ”

Song Bangcheng waved his hand, "You and I don't need to be so unfamiliar, if you don't mind that we are called brothers, I will take advantage of the old and call you Chang brother." ”

Chang Xi was as good as a stream, and arched his hand: "Brother Song." ”

"Brother Chang, since you call me brother, there is no reason for me to refuse your personal invitation, and I also want to see what you can do to make that place. By the way, your village is called Taoyuan Village, is there a peach forest there? ”

"Yes, there is a hill full of peach trees, and when the spring flowers bloom, it is beautiful. And the fruit tastes very good, but it is not easy to transport, so it is rarely taken out. Not only that, our Taoyuan Village has beautiful scenery, and now it is spring, wildflowers are blooming, if Brother Song arrives, it will definitely make you poetic. ”

Chang Xile's words are true, although the entire Daoxiang County is a hilly area, full of green mountains and green forests, as if it looks the same, but the scenery of Taoyuan Village can still stand out. As the name suggests, it's like a paradise.

Hearing this, Song Bangcheng longed even more, "When will you go back to the village?" I'll go back with you. ”

Chang Xile didn't expect Song Bangcheng to be so anxious, and hurriedly said: "Brother Song doesn't need to be so anxious, always let us prepare." You are a distinguished guest of our Taoyuan Village, so you naturally have to be well received. Besides, in the future, you will have to live in our Taoyuan Village, where you want to live, how to arrange the house, etc., you must have a charter. I'm afraid that preparing in advance will not be satisfactory, so it's just empty now. ”

Song Bangcheng waved his hand, "There is a place to lie and a place to eat, so you don't need to be so particular." ”

Chang Xile didn't expect Song Bangcheng to look like this, "But Brother Song's family ......"

Song Bangcheng didn't care, "My wife and children should be with me, if they don't want to go there, I'll come back every three or five times." I usually go away for more than half a year, and my parents, wife and children are used to it. ”

The corners of Chang Xile's mouth couldn't help twitching, it was really unlucky to marry this kind of person.

Song Bangcheng knew what he was thinking when he saw Chang Xile's appearance, and said with a smile: "This time I also want to prepare well for the scientific examination, you are quiet there, and I can study with peace of mind." Besides, with you, if I encounter any problems, there will be people to ponder with me. To tell you the truth, I have heard of your reputation and wanted to discuss it with you. ”

Chang Xile smiled: "I also have this heart." ”

Since Song Bangcheng said this, Chang Xile did not refuse, and he really didn't want the children in the village to go to class for too long, so that they forgot to clean up what they had learned before.

"Before Brother Song is willing to go and teach, there are some things that have to be explained to Brother Song."

Song Bangcheng was not surprised, being invited by others to teach at the door, and accepting students by himself were two different things, so he said: "It should be so." ”

Chang Xile told him the purpose of running the school, "The children in our village have different qualifications, so basically as long as they know words and understand things, if they meet someone who is talented and learned, Brother Song can teach them in his own way." But I hope that in normal times, these children will not be instilled with the argument that 'everything is inferior, but only reading is high'. In this way, it will only hurt them, and it will only be high and low in the future. ”

Song Bangcheng nodded, "I also have a request, that is, if those children don't want to learn, I won't stay." ”

Chang Xile naturally did not hesitate, and also told Taoyuan Village that it was quite poor, and that the children could not buy books and write with pen and ink, etc., Song Bangcheng did not feel that there was anything wrong, but felt that it would be more relaxed.

Because the requirements are not high, unlike in the county town, children will be sent to the school, most of them are for the future to be able to walk on the road of scientific research. Because the overall cultural literacy is not high, literacy and reading here mean the same thing, and if reading is not for scientific research, then there is no need for it.

As a result, as a master, you have to put a lot of effort into teaching, which is very laborious.

But just teaching literacy, it's much easier.

"Brother Chang is young but knowledgeable, reading can be wise, and it should be popularized to the public. There is not only one way to study, but there are more ways to study, depending on what everyone is suitable for. I don't forget to study in such a difficult situation, and I think I want to be a group of teachable people. If you said that you went for Brother Chang before, now you want to meet the people in your village for a while. ”

Such a point of view is exactly the same as Chang Xile, Chang Xile was very happy in his heart, and hurriedly responded: "I will not disappoint Brother Song." ”

The two finally agreed to come over to pick up Song Bangcheng into the village ten days later, even if they were in a hurry, they had to arrange everything to save the chaos there.

Solving this old and difficult problem, Chang Xile was refreshed, and he felt that his steps were much lighter when he walked on the street with Chang Yu.

"Little meow, what's wrong?"

Chang Xile was pulled by Chang Yu's sleeve.

Chang Yu pointed to a grocery stall on the side of the road and said, "Buy something." ”

Chang Xi was happy, this was the first time Chang Yu took the initiative to ask to buy something, and he naturally didn't disagree.

"What does Little Meow want to buy?"

The stall is not big, but there are many varieties, all kinds of gadgets, what needlework, hairpins, handkerchiefs, rouge gouache, pen, ink, paper, inkstone, oil paper umbrella, straw sandals, etc., so that Chang Xile can't see what Chang Yu wants to buy.

Chang Yu pointed to the flute hanging on the shelf, "This." ”

Chang Xile was stunned, this kid is still interested in music?

"Why does Little Meow suddenly want to buy a flute?"

"Riding a bull and playing a flute."

Chang Xile suddenly understood, and all kinds of feelings flashed in his heart, but he didn't expect his casual words to make Chang Yu remember them so clearly.

"Little Meow wants to buy and learn because I like it?"

Chang Yu nodded unabashedly, "Well, Lele likes it." ”

Chang Xile's heart was touched, he had never thought that there would be a person who cared so much about him. Even his biological parents may not be able to do this, and his parents were even more indifferent to him than ordinary people.

He touched Chang Yu's head. "Little meow, you don't have to force yourself to do anything for me, first you have to like yourself."

Chang Yu tilted his head, looking like he took it for granted, "Lele likes it, Xiao Meow likes it." ”

Chang Xile didn't know what to say, and at this time, he couldn't think about anything, and he couldn't grow up healthily without an independent personality, and so on, only full of emotion.

"Why are you so likable kid, no wonder your mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are easy to fight, and you want to share your love for each other and your own with others, it's really not a good feeling."

Chang Xile couldn't help but sigh again, he couldn't imagine Chang Yu growing up and marrying a new daughter-in-law in the future, and then establishing his own small family, no longer revolving around him.

It's been less than a year since we've been together, and if we have to live together for so long in the future, the relationship will only get deeper and deeper. When Chang Yu marries a wife and has children, I don't know if he will lose his temper.

But you can't not get close to Chang Yu for the sake of this possibility, isn't this a typical brain problem.

Maybe he thinks too much, he has not been close to people since he was a child, so there is such a person who not only relies on himself, but also thinks about himself first and thinks about himself everywhere, it is inevitable that he will not be at a loss for a while.

Chang Yu didn't quite understand Chang Xile's later words, but he was very happy when he heard the previous sentence, "Lele is the best." ”

Chang Xile laughed and joked: "Don't do anything sorry for me when you know I'm good, otherwise I won't pay attention to you anymore." ”

Chang Yu suddenly looked serious, "No." ”

After a pause, he emphasized, "Never." ”