Escape from the desert

Chapter 198 Decided to build a private school

The sky is clear and the sun is still shining, but now it is autumn, and the breeze blows from time to time, so it is not as hot as before.

"There are a few villages nearby that have private schools, but the distance is far and the cost of repairing them is high. The adults and children in the village have an inexplicable yearning for scholars. Your arrival is a rare and festive event for them. .”

Jiang Yan handed Qiao Le a stack of papers, all newly bought today.

Qiao Le took it calmly, and said in a deep voice: "I am the gentleman invited by Aunt Jiang. Whether it is teaching one person or a group, I can guarantee to teach them well. If Aunt Jiang has any ideas, I can arrange it."

Qiao Le is a smart guy who knows everything.

Jiang Yan also said calmly: "Although Lin Family Village has hundreds of taels of cash, the village has to spend a lot of money. It is estimated that it is not affordable to hire a scholar in the early stage, so the enlightenment of the children in the village may depend on you. "

"Little aunt, I can also teach the children to read and write together. Although my knowledge is not as good as that of Mr. Qiao, it is more than enough to enlighten the children." Jiang Wen who didn't know when came over also echoed.

Jiang Yan nodded: "That's right, there is a private school in the village, and Mr. Qiao is a permanent resident. Xiaowen can help out in his spare time, and the children will also give a certain amount of training accordingly, but I want to explain first that Erbi and Lin Bei will be alone. Attend class."

"Don't worry about this, the progress of the two of them is faster than everyone else's. Except for Jiang Wen, the two of them are the fastest learners so far. If I really open a private school, I will adjust their shifts and formulate a new teaching plan." Way."

Hearing this, Jiang Yan felt relieved, as long as her child's progress was not delayed.

Not long after, Lin Fangzi went home quickly and dragged his own father over. He ran away in a hurry, wishing that the village would have his own private school soon, so that he could go to study openly!

Even though he doesn't know many words, but his eagerness to learn is rare in the village. As the second literate young man in the village besides Lin Wenhan, he must guarantee his status!
After hearing what Jiang Yan said, the village head nodded repeatedly, his eyes lit up. Those villages with private schools are tougher than others when they go out. Tired of hearing it.

I didn't expect that my own village would also set up a private school now. Thinking of this, the village head, even at a certain age, was so excited that he wanted to jump up and down.

"The private school in the village is built on the vacant lot at the entrance of the village. Where is the space big enough? Besides, I discussed with Li Zheng two days ago and planned to repair the main road from the village to the official road. The road in our village They are all soft mud roads, and when it rained heavily in the past, it was like walking in paddy fields."

Lin Fangzi also nodded again and again: "There has been little rain in the past few years. Although it has not been flooded, the road is full of potholes and many stones. It is difficult for vehicles and horses to travel, and it is even more difficult for people to walk."

Jiang Yan nodded: "That's just right. The private school and the road in the village have also been repaired. God can't last a lifetime in a drought. There will always be rain. It's not a bad thing to plan ahead."

The village head quickly nodded with a smile. Jiang Yan is now a great hero in the village. After so many things happened, whenever there are any plans and arrangements in the village, he subconsciously wants to ask Jiang Yan what she thinks.

Turning his head to see Qiao Le and Jiang Wen, the village chief wrinkled his old face and said in a bit of embarrassment: "Mr. Don't worry, it's just that you also know that life in the village is difficult..."

Although this year's tax was exempted, the hardships of the past few years have been difficult. Even if the villagers have some money from the sale of grain, no one dares to use it to educate their children.

An elderly man with gray hair walked over with a cane: "The private schools in the town cost hundreds of dollars a month to repair, and the better private schools cost a few taels of silver. With so much money, we Mud legs can afford it!"

"My wife didn't expect her grandson to become a high-ranking official, as long as she could know a few words, I would be satisfied. I don't know if Mr. Qiao can pay less for Shuxiu, or if he can use the food at home to pay for it. "

Hearing this, several surrounding villagers asked questions one after another, and the children were also full of anticipation. Even if the village built a private school, they still had to pay for studying. If they paid too much, they would not be able to afford it.

Jiang Yan also knew this. Moreover, the children in the countryside were different from the children in the town. Most of the children in the village could help the family with work.

The smaller ones, like Xiaodouzi, feed the chickens and ducks, mow the grass, and the larger ones, such as Erbi, can do everything from hoeing and turning the fields. When the children go to school, there will be fewer able-bodied people at home. Labor, if the cost is still expensive, no one will be willing.

Sure enough, in the next second, a man who was watching spoke.

"What kind of books are you reading! My family is so tough. If I don't have a roof tile for three days and send him to study, who will do the housework? It's a waste of money. It's better to save it. Maybe I can eat it in winter." A few meat dishes."

As soon as he finished speaking, many people also echoed. Although everyone in the village knew that studying was good and that their children might be able to pass the exam and come back as a high-ranking official, they also understood that it would not only cost a lot of investment, but also depend on their own children. There is no such prospect.

Most people in the village are very narrow-minded. For them, since they fail the exam and cannot become an official, studying is a waste of time and money.

Jiang Yan raised her eyes and said to everyone: "Everything you say is reasonable. The children are all going to study, so there are fewer people to do the housework. With so many people in the village, it is indeed impossible for every child to pass the exam. A scholar becomes a high official."

After a pause, her eyes fell on the gray-haired old man: "I think Grandma Wang's idea is right. Even if the child can't be a high-ranking official, it's good if he can know a few more words. Know a few more words." , It’s also easy to find a job in the town, and you won’t be cheated when you sign the contract. If you’re lucky, you might find a stable job in the town, and you don’t have to spend your whole life in the fields.”

The village chief also nodded quickly. He was very touched by this. It was because Lizheng knew a few words better than him. He asked Lin Fangzi to teach him how to read.

"But don't worry, Mr. Qiao was invited back by me. Since we are going to teach everyone in the village at that time, naturally we won't charge such a high salary. When the private school is completed, I will discuss it with the village chief to ensure that The cost is cheaper than those in the town, making it affordable for everyone.”

After Jiang Yan finished speaking, the people in the village were grateful, and the children also discussed in a flock, all of them elated.

Sooner or later, there will be a private school in the village. As long as the village does not act as a monster, she will properly lead everyone to develop together. When there is money, reading will naturally go with the flow.

(End of this chapter)