Song Dynasty Iron Armored Army

Chapter 497 Rural Teachers
The scenery on Yangma Island is so beautiful, away from the hustle and bustle of the world, there are rice fields, waterwheels, and horses everywhere.

Princess Jinzhi was immediately fascinated, and she rode a prairie pony on the path in the field.

"Why is the village here so tidy? The houses are exactly the same. I'm worried that I won't be able to find a home." Princess Jinzhi laughed.

An old farmer who passed by said: "This is Daohuaxiang Village. In order to solve the housing problem of immigrants, the general made great efforts to build dozens of new villages. Every house is carefully built, and it is not afraid of heavy rain and wind. There are also schools in the village. Ancestral halls, event venues."

"Can I go and have a look?" Princess Jinzhi asked.

"Look at it as you like, enter it as you like. It's just that if you want to enter someone else's house, you have to get the permission of the owner."

Princess Jinzhi entered the village after a stroll. The streets in the village were so clean that there were groups of carp in the canals by the street.The crowing of chickens and sheep came from every household, but no one was seen running around on the street.

The largest building in the village is the school, and the sound of children reading can be heard.

These are the children of refugees, who have experienced great hardships and hardships, and cherish the hard-won life now, reading, farming, raising fish, and managing livestock every day.

There are still horses in the school, and the teacher even teaches the children to take turns riding horses.

The oldest Daohuaxiang new villages have been restructured.The fertile rice fields and dry land nearby are owned by meritorious soldiers in the army, but they have no management authority.The villagers received a 30-year contract, each with five acres of ration land.There are [-] catties of rice per mu in paddy fields and [-] catties of corn in dry land.In fact, two seasons can be collected, but the government only collects taxes according to one season.

If you pay enough to the government, you can handle the rest by yourself, sell it, and store grain.However, since the houses, buffaloes, mules and other livestock were bought in installments, they need to be repaid with food. Although there is little pressure, life is very rich.Among other things, the rice field fish alone is a big source of income. There are fish and meat to eat and drink. Compared with the past, it is a fairy-like life.

The curator of the school saw a girl coming to Wukou, and this girl looked like a scholar.

Come over and say, "Girl, are you here to be a husband?"

Princess Jinzhi was very surprised and asked, "Can a woman be a husband?"

"There is no priority in learning, and those who have mastered it first. As long as a woman has a skill, she can certainly be a teacher. What do you know?"

"I know poetry, archery, and horseback riding."

The curator is very happy: "Then you have enough qualifications. With whom do you come to Yangma Island? You can find a guarantor and you can be a husband. The status of a gentleman here is very high, and the monthly fee is [-] yuan. Most people want to do it. Can't do it."

"I came with General Ruan, how about it, I'll go back and ask."

Princess Jinzhi had just experienced great pain. Her elder brother and father died in battle, and the deaths of relatives and friends shocked him a lot.The original princess is now a wanderer in the world, the gap is too great, and the psychology can't adapt for a while.

At this time, the great monk Deng Yuanjue came over and said, "Princess, why did you come here, let me find it easier."

"Great monk, I will no longer be a princess. You can just call me Miss Jinzhi. I plan to stay in the school here and be a teacher."

Deng Yuanjue also suddenly realized that the country was ruined and his family was destroyed, Fang Lajun had already been wiped out, and Jin Zhi was no longer a princess.He and Shi Bao are still looking for someone to take him in.

"Then let's go back to the pier and ask General Ruan what he thinks." Deng Yuanjue said.

A group of people went back to the pier to ask Ruan Xiaoqi.

Ruan Xiaoqi said: "Princess Jinzhi can go. General Chai's third wife has been a teacher and taught the children. The wife of Battalion Commander Wu Song is also the curator and is responsible for teaching the children. It's just that she can no longer be called a princess when she arrives at the school. Call Mr. Fang, if you agree, go."

"Yeah."

Princess Jinzhi was very happy.

In this way, Princess Jinzhi stayed in Daohuaxiang New Village and became a teacher.

Shi Bao and Deng Yuanjue arrived in Cangzhou on a merchant ship returning to Cangzhou Dinghai Port.

The situation in Cangzhou surprised Shi Bao and Deng Yuanjue. They did not expect the North to develop so fast. The port area is full of red brick and cement houses, neat and clean.There is no window paper on the windows, but transparent glass.

The roads are smooth, and many places are still made of cement.

Horse-drawn carriages came and went, and the clothes of the common people were relatively new, and beggars were hardly seen.

The person on the merchant ship said: "Two generals, there is a post house not far ahead. You two take this name card and go there. The post house will arrange for you to stay and eat and drink for free. I have sent someone to inform Battalion Commander Chai Meng. I think he will come to receive you soon."

"Okay, I will trouble you along the way."

Shi Bao Deng Yuanjue took the famous post and walked not far, it was a post house at the port. The main function of this post house was to receive business travelers and friends from all walks of life. It was a post house run by Cangzhou military officials.

The inn was built in a luxurious style, a small five-story building, and the waiter at the door stood straight. When people came, they bowed and welcomed them, and they were suddenly startled.

As soon as the great monk delivered the name card, the shopkeeper said, "Please, do you want one room, or two rooms?"

Shi Bao said: "The two of us should share a room, so we can have someone to talk to."

There is a guest room on the sunny side of the third floor. The room is spacious and bright, and there is running water when you turn on the faucet. Everything is available.

After a while, Xiao Er brought up the warm stewed pork knuckle and a big bowl of white rice.

Although the two of them don't get seasick, after all, they are not used to sailing for a long time at sea, and now they feel comfortable when their feet are on the ground.

There was pork to eat again, and the two of them started cooking, and they were full.

There was a knock at the door, boom boom.

The two of them thought it was Xiaoer who packed up the food, but it turned out to be a man of medium build.

The man gave a deep salute and said, "But Brother Shi and Brother Deng?"

"It's the two of us, may I ask who you are?"

"Chai Meng, under the arrangement of my elder brother, specially welcomes the two brothers. There was a flood in Jeju, and my elder brother went to the rescue. I think he should be back soon." Chai Meng said.

Deng Yuanjue was surprised: "The army that caused the flood is also responsible for rescue?"

"Of course, our Cangzhou army comes from the common people and serves the common people. The two brothers have worked hard all the way. Please accept the settlement allowance of 50 taels of silver each." Chai Meng brought two brand-new backpacks with ten Two pieces of silver, a total of five pieces.

Deng Yuanjue said: "When I have money, I have money on my body. How can I collect money if I have not made an inch of merit."

This rule was set a few years ago, if it is an ordinary expert, it will be 20 taels, and if it is a special master, it will be 50 taels.This money is not for buying anyone, and people with real ideals and vision will not bend their waists for 50 taels.

(End of this chapter)