This small village in the valley at the foot of Jungnam Mountain has only been relocated by fleeing soldiers and their families in the last two years.

The valley was closed, and most of the people in the village knew each other, and the news that the new Li Sanlang was going to teach the dolls to read spread early the next morning.

The elder of the village and Brother Tuesday and a few other people in charge rushed over early in the morning to thank them. The villagers are simple, and there is nothing to give, you carry two baskets of eggs in your hands, I carry half a deer, he leads a sheep, and simply kills the egg-laying hens raised by himself, boils a thick pot of chicken soup and sends it over, not to give a gift to the teacher.

Where is Li Sanlang willing to accept it, the two sides are prevaricating, and the second sister-in-law of the Zhou family came with a small package again, and said to Li Sanlang, "San Lang, yesterday I saw that the doll was wrapped in your old clothes, not only did it not fit, but it also leaked everywhere." The little baby's body has not grown, but it can't stand the cold. Here are a few little clothes I made overnight last night to see if they fit. With that, he leaned down and hugged Li Ming.

On Tuesday, my sister-in-law saw that Li Ming was still asleep, and said with a smile, "This little baby is really worry-free, and she eats and sleeps until dawn." It's not like our big cow, eat two bites and sleep for a while, and wake up and eat without stopping. After that, when I saw Li Ming's little face, I was about to kiss her, and suddenly heard her shout, "Oh, it was dark last night, I didn't look carefully, why is this little face so dirty?" It's all become a little flower cat. ”

Li Sanlang only remembered when he heard her say that he had a big fight with a man and a bear yesterday, and after returning to the village, he was busy going to Tuesday's brother's house to feed the doll, and then he forgot about it after a meal of old wine. I couldn't help blushing and said, "This, well, I forgot...... I'll go to the well and fetch water. ”

The second sister-in-law smiled and said, "San Lang, don't be busy, where do you men understand this kind of trivial matter with a baby, the little doll can't take a bath like us adults." The well water is too cold, and it has to be boiled to cool before it can be used. In this case, I took the doll home and gave him a good wash. After speaking, he hugged Li Ming, and seemed to think of something, and said, "Yesterday, I discussed with the daughter-in-law of the Zhang family, the daughter-in-law of the Wang family, and a few of us, it is inconvenient for you to take a man with a child, and we will help feed this doll together in the future." ”

That Tuesday, when my brother saw that his mother-in-law was talking endlessly, there were still so many village elders waiting next to him, so he hurriedly reprimanded, "The women's people are chattering endlessly, so many elders are here, you talk a lot!" Go ahead! ”

The second sister-in-law of the Zhou family was reprimanded by her husband twice, she wanted to get angry, and she took into account her husband's face in front of people, pursed the corners of her mouth, and said in her heart that you will look good when you go home at night, and you will not mention it when you go home to take a bath and breastfeed.

Over there, Brother Tuesday saw that his mother-in-law finally left with the child, so he turned his head and persuaded Li Sanlang, "Sanlang, you can accept these things." You are willing to teach the dolls to read, that is a good thing that we can't ask for after burning the high incense tree for several lifetimes, and counting how many generations of mud-legged families can finally produce a reader. We know that San Lang has seen the world, has a high vision, and there is nothing to show in the village, so I want to send you some food to express our gratitude. You don't accept it, but you look down on us. ”

When Li Sanlang heard this, he waved his hand again and again and said, "Since the second brother said so, I won't accept it anymore, but I'm sorry for the enthusiasm of the villagers." Well, when you all send your dolls over to read, I'll stew them. The little dolls are just the time to grow their bodies, so give them more supplements. ”

Hearing Li Sanlang say this, an old man over there said, "San Lang, that is a noble person who has studied, where can I let you go down to the dark stove to cook." San Lang, you just have to teach with peace of mind, and we'll solve the rest. ”

Another old man next to him, who was not a few years younger than him, also said, "What Brother Liu said is reasonable, there is still a vacant land in the east of our village. The second child of the Zhou family, you have to clean up and build a school for San Lang to teach. ”

"That's right, that's right, in my opinion, this thatched hut is also simple, when the time comes, build a few more rooms, San Lang simply take the baby and live together!"

"Lao Wang is right, that's it!" The elders of the other villages next to me are also echoed by your words.

When Brother Tuesday heard the orders of the elders in the village, he immediately bowed down and responded, "What Uncle Liu ordered is that I will take a few brothers to get it in the afternoon." ”

The little uncle of the Zhang family in the same village said, "Second brother, you go first, yesterday I heard that there was a new little doll in the San Lang family, so I wondered if I was afraid that the objects used by the doll were not prepared." So he went up the mountain overnight, cut down a few pieces of wood, and prepared to make a small bed for him. I'll make a cot and send it over, and I'll look for you later. ”

The son of the Wang family next to him also said, "Yes, after I heard my mother-in-law talk about this yesterday, I also made a few children's playthings, and I will send them together." ”

Li Sanlang saw that the villagers were so enthusiastic, and his heart was moved, so he said to the brothers on Tuesday, "The villagers are full of enthusiasm, if I refuse, it will be hypocritical." Second brother, the left and right children have a second sister-in-law to help watch, and I will go with you in the afternoon. I still have some ideas about the academy in my heart, and everyone will refer to them together when the time comes. ”

After chatting for a while, watching the sky reach noon, everyone said goodbye. Li Sanlang went to the vacant land in the east of the village with Brother Zhou and a few others.

On the way, there was a brother in the army who was Brother Zhou, a thin and tall man called Wang Lao Liu, and asked, "San Lang, this house is not a big deal for us and others." But this school, I haven't been in this school in my life, how should I make a living? ”

When Li Sanlang heard this, he smiled and said, "Sixth Brother Wang, this school is nothing unusual, it is just a large hall on the left and right, and there is a table collapse inside, as long as it is well ventilated and well-lit." Then he said to Brother Tuesday, "Second brother, there is one more thing that needs to be discussed with you." This school is there, but the books and pen and ink also need to be prepared. Is there a way for the second brother? ”

As soon as Li Sanlang said this, Brother Tuesday was silent after hearing it. When a few people next to him heard it, they couldn't help but shake their heads and sigh, and their hearts slowly sank. I only heard that my doll had the opportunity to read, which was a good thing that I couldn't ask for, and my brain was hot, so I responded to build a school. But these books, pen and ink, are all precious things, how can they, the mountain villagers, afford it.

Just because in ancient times, movable type printing had not yet become popular, books were all transcribed manually, and the cost of pen, ink, paper, and inkstone was also expensive. There are some unique ancient books, and even many middle-class families often can't afford them, so they have to ask someone to borrow them and copy them.

After a while, Brother Tuesday gritted his teeth and said, "I still have a little bit of jewelry that I touched on the battlefield back then." In addition, I still have a lot of money at home, I don't know how many books I can buy? ”

Wang Lao Liu and others next to him also said, "Yes, I still have a little bit of this, everyone get together, I don't know if it's enough?" ”

After Li Sanlang heard this, he shook his head and said, "It's not useful to buy three or five, not to mention that the big guys have a family to support, buy books, and drink the northwest wind for the whole family?" After speaking, he said to Brother Tuesday again, "Since I proposed it, I have an idea in my heart, but I want Brother Tuesday to help." ”

Brother Tuesday was overjoyed when he heard this, and said, "San Lang has a way, come quickly, as long as I can help, I will do it!" ”

Li Sanlang said, "When I came out of the house, I had no long things, only a hundred refining treasure knives. The second brother can take it to Chang'an City and pawn it for sale, and he can probably get back a few hundred yuan. That's enough for these kids to read. ”

Brother Tuesday was shocked when he heard this, and said, "No way, no way!" San Lang, you are willing to agree to teach, it is already a great kindness, how can you let you sell the treasure knife! ”

"That's right, I heard that these hundred refining knives are hard to find! If you want to buy it after selling it, it's difficult. After hearing this, several people next to him also persuaded together.

Li Sanlang laughed and said, "This knife is valuable in the eyes of others, but it is nothing to me, back then...... Not! Li Sanlang seemed to wake up and said that he had leaked his mouth, and he was no longer the son of the wealthy family back then...... After a moment of silence, he said, "Second brother, you just do what I say, anyway, I have nowhere to use a knife to teach in this village now." The treasure knife is dusty to me, so it is better to sell it, one is to change it for a good owner, and the other is to exchange some silver money for the dolls to buy books. Don't persuade me anymore, I've made up my mind! ”

"That's it...... it's just that" Brother Zhou and a few others persuaded a few more words, and seeing that Li Sanlang's attitude was resolute and could not be changed, he had no choice but to accept it.

Then, everyone gathered firewood and the flame was high, and everyone worked together, cutting trees, moving stones, and cleaning up grass roots, but in one afternoon, a school had begun to take shape.

After hearing that Li Sanlang sold treasure knives to exchange books for the dolls, the villagers' enthusiasm was even higher, and after three or five days of hard work, a school hall and three wooden houses behind it had been built.

Another day later, Tuesday Brother went to Chang'an City to sell bear bile, exchanged for two dairy cows, and two ewes. The treasure knife was also sold for 300 yuan, and according to Li Sanlang's needs, he prepared books, pens and ink, and bits and pieces. It was carried on the back of an ox and pulled back to the village.

Since then, every morning in the village, there will be the sound of the dolls' neat and different books from the school in the east of the village.