The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 221 Hope Primary School

Every year after the Mid-Autumn Festival, people in Lin'an area like to go to the Qiantang River to watch the tide, which also makes the lively atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival in the capital last until August 21, and it will gradually weaken around the second day.

Fang Ling returned to Lin'an at noon on August 21.

On the same day, Pu Shougeng also came to the capital. This time, his elder brother Pu Shousheng, his son Pu Wenfeng and other Pujia elites accompanied him. According to the plan, Pu Shougeng moved the headquarters of Pushi Trading Company to Lin'an, and arranged for Pu Shoucheng to take full responsibility. The affairs of Quanzhou were handed over to Pu Wenyong, the shrewd and capable son of Pu Shousheng, while Pu Shougeng himself planned to run the Red Cross Society with Xiao Tian.

Although the members of the Pu family were very puzzled by this decision, they did not ask the reason and still obeyed Pu Shougeng's arrangement. Over the past few decades, the Pu family has been able to leap from a small business on the verge of bankruptcy to the richest in Quanzhou and even the country. One of the commercial firms is inseparable from the contribution of Pu Shougeng. In the Pu family, Pu Shougeng has made great contributions. It can be said that without Pu Shougeng, there would be no Pu's commercial firm today. This shows its high status and prestige in the Pu family. Definitely one of a kind.

The number of times I go to Tong Le Lou to eat is less and less. Since Tong Le Lou launched a series of MSG dishes, there are often officials from the DPRK and China. I don’t want them to recognize me, so I asked Xiao Tian to call the chef of Tong Le Lou I went to Shifeng Commercial Bank and set up Shifeng's private kitchen. Of course, this private kitchen is not open to the public.

Pu Shougeng arrived at Shifeng Commercial House half an hour later than Fang Ling. After entering the house, Pu Shougeng respectfully cupped his fists and saluted: "Pu Shougeng has met Mr. Huyan and Miss Fang Ling, Mr. Yuan."

I smiled lightly and said, "Mr. Pu has worked hard all the way, please sit down."

On the contrary, Fang Ling and Yuan Ji hurriedly got up and replied, "I have seen Mr. Pu."

Pu Shougeng didn't dare to sit down, so he first introduced Pu Shoucheng to me: "My lord, this is Pu Shoucheng, the elder brother of my subordinate. This time, I will go to Beijing with my subordinate to take care of the affairs of Pu's Commercial Bank in Beijing. Brother, come and meet me." son, "

Pu Shousheng is the only insider of the Pu family besides Pu Wenfeng. He is one or two years older than Pu Shougeng, but his appearance is much more elegant. At first glance, he looks like a literati and scholar who has read poetry and books. Hongsheng hit it off very well, this is the first time Pu Shoucheng met the emperor, so he couldn't help being nervous, he clasped his fists and said, "My subordinate Pu Shoucheng has met Mr. Huyan."

I said "hmm" and said: "This is Shifeng Commercial Company, the two Mr. Pu, we will be a family from now on, don't be so polite, sit down quickly, Xiao Tian, ​​serve the wine and food."

Xiao Tian nodded, and called out: "It's time to serve."

I took Fang Ling's full wine glass and said, "I'm here tonight for Ling'er, and the two Mr. Pu are welcome, and I'm here to discuss the follow-up specific affairs of the Red Cross Society."

Pu Shougeng hurriedly said, "Thank you, Young Master, for the banquet."

Fang Ling said cheerfully, "Brother, what are you doing for me? We've only been separated for a few days."

"Necessary, the ancients have a saying called, what is it called, bro think about it, oh, yes, it's called 'one day is gone, like three autumns,' and if I don't see you for a few days, it is equivalent to several seasons."

Fang Ling blushed slightly, and smiled a little shyly: "Brother, you are making a random metaphor,"

Xiao Tian said solemnly at the side: "Miss Ling'er, the young master is not making random metaphors. When the young master comes to Shifeng these days, the first sentence is always, 'Has Ling'er come back?', what does this mean? It means that the young master does not see Miss Ling'er for a day, is it like three autumns, young master, do you think so?"

I laughed, but I heard Fang Ling say: "Xiao Tian, ​​this Mid-Autumn Festival is too comfortable, and I want to ask for a fight."

Xiao Tian knew that Fang Ling's martial arts were amazing, so he didn't dare to continue, he hurriedly begged for mercy, "I don't want to, I don't want to, I'll go order the food."

"What dishes are you urging, this is not a restaurant," I said, "Come on, let's have a toast together."

The Pu family brothers gulped it down: "Thank you, my lord," Na Pu Shougeng continued, "My lord, before discussing the affairs of the Red Cross Society, I would like to ask you to give me instructions on the follow-up affairs of Pu's Commercial Bank."

"I haven't thought about giving you any instructions on this, just keep everything as usual, Pu Shougeng, since Pu Shousheng is your elder brother and has been running Pu's Commercial Bank with you for 30 years, I think it's fine to leave it to Pu Shoucheng to take care of it." , in terms of operation and management, I only have one requirement, not to violate the laws of our dynasty, and Pu Shousheng can decide the rest. If you encounter something that you are not sure about, you can discuss it together. Also, in the future, the people of the firm will discuss it with you. When foreign domains do business, keep an eye on their different goods, such as whether there are peppers, corn, sweet potatoes, etc., "

"What is this," everyone asked curiously.

"Oh, I read these in an ancient book. They are all edible crops. There are countless countries and regions outside my dynasty that grow many agricultural products that our country does not have. If we can introduce them to our dynasty , is another good fortune, "

Pu Shougeng originally thought that I would send people to Pushi Commercial Bank to participate in the management, or at least to supervise, but he was also a little moved after hearing what I said, completely trusting, this is very difficult to do: "Yes, son,"

"Brother, the Red Cross, a charity organization, has heard you say so much, and Linger also wants to join, is that okay?"

"Of course, I hope that more kind-hearted people can join in the charitable deeds and give their love. Regarding the specific affairs of the Red Cross, my initial plan is to open schools and medical institutions in the territory of my dynasty. At present, most people in various parts of the Song Dynasty, especially in rural areas, only have enough food and clothing, and have no ability to send their children to school. Therefore, the first task of the Red Cross Society is to set up compulsory schools in various places to popularize basic education. Education, strive to let all children have books to read from an early age. Although this task consumes a lot of manpower, material and financial resources, it is a great good that will benefit future generations."

"Brother, this is good, Linger supports,"

Pu Shougeng thought for a while and said: "Young Master, this matter involves a wide range of aspects. Although it is an extremely large project for future generations, Pu feels that it is worth a try. Brother Xiao Tian, ​​what do you think?"

Xiao Tian immediately nodded and said: "I agree, this is the real mission of saving the common people, no matter how difficult it is, with the young master, I think it will be successful."

I smiled and said, "Okay, since the three leaders of the Red Cross have expressed their views, let's start implementing this project,"

"Wait," Fang Ling said, "I'm also a leader,"

"Well, Mr. Pu and Xiao Tian are respectively the principal and vice presidents of the Red Cross, and Linger is reluctant to do so. How about being a vice president?"

"Ah, can I do it?"

"Why not, Ling'er, your affinity is far higher than the two of them, affinity is very important when doing charity work,"

"Brother, is it true?"

"Brother would lie to you,"

"Okay, I'll try,"

"Well, I've also thought up the names of these schools. They're called Hope Primary School. I hope that the children in my dynasty can read and write, and they will have skills when they grow up. I hope that some of these children will appear in the future to benefit me. Regarding the academic content, I don’t plan to completely follow the way of the current school, in addition to learning the Four Books and Five Classics, I will also increase mathematics and scientific common sense.”

Fang Ling asked: "I know the math, but what is scientific common sense?"

"You all know this. I will compile the textbooks myself. Scientific common sense refers to the knowledge of various natural phenomena that occur in this era we live in. For example, why are there differences between cold weather and hot weather? It rains, why fish can live in water for a long time but humans can’t, etc. I will ask Mr. Shen Yiqiu from Lin’an University and Mr. Jerry and Mr. Polo to help write this textbook.”

Chinese, mathematics and general knowledge of nature are compulsory courses for primary schools in later generations, and they are also compulsory courses for school curriculum that I stipulated for the Ministry of Education that will be formed soon. As for English, let it go to hell. I want overseas countries to teach Chinese in schools in the future. this course.

Fang Ling nodded half-understanding: "Mr. Shen is a man of great learning."

Xiao Tian asked: "My lord, where can I find Mr. Hope Primary School?"

"This is difficult at present. We can think of a way together. For example, we can recruit talents who have failed in various places, teach them first, and then let them teach the children of Hope Primary School,"

Pu Shougeng said: "Well, this is a way,"

"Also, I know the writers of Dasong Royal Newspaper. I ask them to help me to advertise in the newspaper and see if it works,"

"Advertising," Xiao Tian suddenly excitedly said, "My lord, I heard that the Royal News of the Song Dynasty is also sent to other places in my country besides the capital. Then our Shifeng business, oh, and Pu's business, Also, can Linger's Chengwei Escort also advertise on it?"

Fang Ling seemed to have thought of something, and hurriedly said: "Xiao Tian, ​​your brain is really sharp, brother, what Xiao Tian said is reasonable, for example, my Chengwei Escort is recruiting more people, can I do publicity in newspapers?"

Isn't this an advertisement?

Advertisement is a good way of publicity. I should have thought of it a long time ago. First, newspapers can make profits, and gradually transition to self-financing. Second, they can help businesses to publicize, which can achieve a win-win effect. This is more common in later generations. But that's all.

No wonder later generations have a high evaluation of the economy of the Song Dynasty, and there are many ways of advertising, but the earliest printed advertisements appeared in the Northern Song Dynasty. Xiao Tian has a strong sense of business, otherwise he would not have thought so much.

Pu Shougeng also said: "My lord, Miss Fang and Brother Xiao Tian's suggestion is good, you might as well give it a try."

"Okay, I will carefully consider the matter of advertising," I continued, "another long-term task is to popularize medical centers. The medicine of our dynasty has made great progress on the basis of the Tang Dynasty. In addition to surgery, pediatrics, acupuncture, and ENT, unprecedented new situations have been created in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, parasitic diseases, and ophthalmology, and folk medicine is also booming. The health status and life expectancy of the people have been improved and increased to varying degrees, but, as I said before, in the slightly remote villages where I am heading, people can only have enough food and clothing. There are few medical clinics in this area, and most people have to wait until Dr. Zou Fang arrives to see a doctor. However, we all know that illness will not give you time to wait. Therefore, popularizing medical clinics is also a good thing for the benefit of the people all over the world. Of course, the difficulty it faces is as great as that of popularizing schools," he said.

Pu Shousheng, who had been silent all this time, finally couldn't help but praise: "Young Master is truly a Bodhisattva with a heart of great compassion."

I smiled and continued: "These two tasks will be the long-term basic work of the Red Cross. Others, such as relief to the disaster-stricken areas, are temporary tasks. The three of you can decide on your own. What suggestions do you have? ,"

Xiao Tiandao: "No more, young master, there will definitely be many problems in the operation of the Red Cross Society, and it will not be too late to discuss it then."

"Well, by the way, Mr. Pu, have you selected the address of Pu's Commercial Bank in Beijing?"

"Brother, Brother Xiao Tian has already done everything for us,"

"Really, Xiao Tian, ​​where is it?"

"Young master, the site of the Red Cross is directly opposite Shifeng Commercial Bank, and I have also bought a piece of houses nearby. The place is big enough to be used by Pu's Commercial Bank, so that Mr. Pu can take care of the affairs of both sides. "

"Ha, Xiao Tian, ​​you are really thoughtful," Fang Ling said, "Brother, I almost forgot, Sister Lin Ying wrote to say that she will come to Lin'an soon."

"Lin Ying, why did she come?"

Fang Ling looked at me and smiled, "Brother, I think I came to listen to your singing."

"Listen to the music," I laughed loudly,