Chapter 153: Barefoot Greeting
Qin Li guessed that it was impossible for more than a dozen large ships of private salt to be transported away in White Heaven. Because Qiu Jing had already fled, the Jiangdu White Lotus Sect had become a frightened bird at this time. So it's very likely that they'll choose to transport smuggled salt tonight.
But relying solely on himself and a few servants under Li Bo could not stop them from transporting them away. You must know that although Qin Li has martial arts, it is on the canal, extending in all directions, and a few people can't do it even if they have great ability.
There was still more than an hour before noon, and without further ado, Qin Li instructed Huang Tian to inform Li Bo and let the two of them quietly arrange some trustworthy errands to go to the reeds by the canal to monitor. He rode a fast horse and went straight to the Yangzhou Mansion.
Speaking of which, Qin Li didn't know how to ride a horse before. But since learning peerless martial arts from Li Liangqin, Qin Li's physical functions have changed a lot. What seemed like a difficult thing in the past was easily learned in just a few days a few days ago. Now Qin Li's riding skills are still very superb.
It was the weather in July, the sun was baking the earth like a big fireball, and it didn't take long for Qin Li to sweat and be disgraced.
Qin Li was really uncomfortable, panting, and secretly thought, what is going on, I didn't expect that I, Qin Li, would have to suffer this kind of foreign crime when I crossed the Ming Dynasty.
I wanted to spoil my wife and concubine, win wealth and enjoy my life. How do you think of this great ideal now, but it is getting farther and farther away?
Alas! said that the court still treated itself well, and the court said that it would ask for 100,000 taels of silver, and the court really gave it. You must know that at this time, the Ming treasury is very empty, and the finances have long been stretched. Just because of the court's heart for himself, he will not be wronged to go on this trip to regain this 10,000 loads of private salt for the court and the people.
Then there was a sudden appearance in my mind that when I left Yangzhou, many people knelt in front of him and wept, thanking him very much. There was another scene of those people who were saved at Chen Xingwang's house chanting "Qin Heroes".
When I think of this. Qin Li is blood was boiling, and his heart was extremely comfortable and very comfortable. This feeling seems to be more comfortable than a beautiful wife and concubine, enjoying glory and wealth.
Doing things for the people and being revered and worshiped by countless people may be the greatest happiness in life! But. Hey! At the same time for the sake of the people, by the way, a beautiful wife and concubine are full of arms, and it is better to enjoy the glory in the comfort nest.
Thinking all the way, but the fast horse is non-stop,
Just after noon, Qin Li rushed to the back house of Jiang Yao, the yashi of Yangzhou Mansion. Jiang Yao had lunch and was resting on the soft couch. As soon as she heard that Qin Li was coming, Jiang Yao didn't even bother to put on her shoes and came out barefoot.
It is said that Qin Li has always had the impression of being an unlearned, treacherous villain in Jiang Yao's heart. He has always been very contemptuous of Qin Li and sneered. But he was so excited today, and he seemed to be very happy about Qin Li's arrival, which made Qin Li surprised.
Qin Li had actually already thought about it when he came, and after reporting to Jiang Yao about the White Lotus Sect's hoarding of private salt on the canal, Jiang Yao would ignore it. Qin Li then wrote to Zhengde and proposed to remove Jiang Yao, the prefect.
Qin Li was just a seventh-grade county school teacher, but he thought to himself that as long as he proposed to remove Jiang Yao. Emperor Zhengde will definitely approve it. Because the minister Jiang Bin had long hated Jiang Yao, he would definitely take the opportunity of Qin Li to read the book. Dajin slander. Speaking of which, it is possible that Zhengde will not listen to Qin Li's words, but he will still listen to Jiang Bin's words.
Jiang Yao is a fourth-grade official, and Qin Li must bow down when he sees him. Although Qin Li was reluctant to do so in his heart, at this time, as a person in the Ming officialdom, the etiquette of officialdom still had to be taught.
Before Qin Li could bend over, Jiang Yao had already hugged him with both hands. With a smile on his face, he said, "Xiao Li, why bother to be polite?" I'm very happy that you're here! ”
Xiao Li said Jiang Yao's heart at this time.
It is said that Jiang Yao recommended Qin Li to go to Jiangdu County to learn to teach in front of Zhengde, and he was determined to see Qin Li's jokes. He knew that Qin Li didn't study. It is expected that if Qin Li does not run the county school well, he will definitely make a big fool and lose the adult.
What Jiang Yao never expected was that Qin Li arrived in Jiangdu, not only rebuilding the tattered county school into a rare school in the entire Ming Dynasty. It also created a precedent for Daming teaching, and started teaching by discipline and grade.
At this time, the Ming Dynasty was in a period of development, and various more advanced ideas began to sprout. Especially in a rich place like Yangzhou, it is even more prominent.
Jiang Yao has been in Yangzhou for many years, and she was born as a Jinshi, her mind is still very bright, and her consciousness can still keep up with the trend. He was already vaguely aware that the imperial examination of the Ming Dynasty was very disadvantageous.
Scholars only read the Four Books and Five Classics, and learn the Eight Strands of Literature, if they really pass the examination, it is easy to say. But if he fails the exam, this person will be completely wasted, and his life will be completely ruined. You can't carry a burden on your shoulders, you can't carry a basket in your hands, you can't do anything, and survival is a problem. As the saying goes, "useless is a scholar", this saying is not false at all.
But Qin Li's Jiangdu County School is different, not only learning the Four Books and Five Classics, but also opening arithmetic, basic physics, physical education, etc. If those scholars fail the imperial examination, they will not be abolished. At least learn arithmetic to be a bookkeeper or something, and you can still farm after exercising, so you won't starve to death anyway.
Through this county school that Qin Li came up with, Jiang Yao really saw Qin Li's ability, swept away his previous contempt for Qin Li, and was very optimistic about Qin Li and revered him.
Although he is in Yangzhou, he is the prefect after all, and he knows Qin Li's every move in Jiangdu very well. Last night, in Hornkou Village, Qin Li fought against more than 100 White Lotus Sect disciples with the strength of one person, and someone reported it to Jiang Yao early this morning. Jiang Yao was even more surprised and inexplicable, and admired Qin Li from the bottom of her heart.
You must know that Qin Li is just a small sect, and it is not his job to arrest the White Lotus Sect. Qin Li is in charge, what does this mean? It shows that Qin Li has a heart that is loyal to the Ming court and takes the world as his own responsibility.
Looking at Qin Li with a puzzled and surprised expression, Jiang Yao laughed, as if an elder cared for his juniors, and gently patted Qin Li's shoulder and said, "Xiao Li, it's not good to say that the official is not good, I blamed you before." Now the official finally sees you clearly, haha! This official admires you very much! If there are a few more young talents like you, why should I be restless all over the world, and the people will live and work in peace and contentment! ”
Qin Li saw Jiang Yao's sincere face, and his heart was extremely moved. Speaking of which, his impression of Jiang Yao has always been good. After all, Jiang Yao is a rare good official in the eyes of the people of Yangzhou.
Qin Li just smiled indifferently, not bothering to say these meaningless words to Jiang Yao. Straight to the point, he explained his intention.
Jiang Yao listened to it for a moment, and his face was clouded, and he was extremely angry. He never imagined that the White Lotus Sect would be so rampant under his rule. Jiang Yao couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
Where did Qin Li allow Jiang Yao to think, and asked hurriedly, "Lord Prefect, I don't know if you care about this matter?" (To be continued.) )