The Red Mansions Across the Four Seas

Chapter 274

Freshly caught fish from the river.Nature is extremely fresh.The river water where the fish is boiled is also very clean.A fragrant smell of fish permeated the riverside.

Jia Min shared a table with Miaoyu Heping'er and other women's relatives, and the soldiers began to eat and drink while sharing a table.

Wine is brought by oneself.Ping'er and Qingwen's wine shop has already sold wine.Because it is a high-alcohol wine, it is currently in short supply.What they drank this time was wine brewed by Ping'er and the others themselves.

From the popularity of Gaojiu, Jia Min discovered a very interesting problem.That is Bukui's consumption potential, which is actually quite large.

In the eyes of ordinary people, there is no money in a remote place like Bukui.In fact, there are quite a few wealthy people in Bukui.

In addition to the soldiers and people in the yamen, there are also many wealthy people among the local residents.It is only because of the remote location, inconvenient transportation, and the lack of many commodities that it leads to the phenomenon that there is nowhere to spend money.

If there is enough commodity circulation here, then it is possible to release the money hidden in the folk.

If Bukui wants to stabilize and develop, it must have a safe social environment and a prosperous economy as the basis.Talking about stability and development without these two things is empty talk.

The current economic structure of Bukui is basically based on agriculture and handicrafts.The proportion of business in the entire economic structure is not too large.

In order to develop the economy, there must be business prosperity.Only when more people, information and goods flow from the outside world come in, can we talk about prosperity.

Here, a stable social environment is the first condition.

Although the problem of a flower bandit has been solved.However, Bu Kui's current security environment is still very severe.

Behind the south is the Ninggu Pagoda, and his attitude towards himself is still unclear.However, this is always a potential threat.

There are two reasons. One is Zhong Ding's problem, which offended General Ning Guta.The second is the future strategic intentions of General Ningguta.

What aroused Jia Min's suspicion was the letter from Duchess Tamar.Han Tiankui wanted to buy [-] muskets and [-] cannons, which was definitely a meaningful move.

The situation in the north is not optimistic either.

The four tribes of Tiefo, Luosun, Khaki and Mailai are also an unstable factor.To the north of the four major tribes, there is also a relatively powerful Tatar tribe alliance.Not to mention the Ross cavalry in the distance.

Here, how to deal with Zhong Ding is a very sensitive issue.

Zhong Ding has been captured for more than a month.The investigation into his crimes is basically over.

The matter of Qian Delu was almost investigated.From the Qian family of the four families, the slaves given to them by Qian Delu were recovered.Wei Ruolan also led people, and dug back more than 2 taels of silver from the Qian family.

These two actions were certainly a blow to the Qian family, but they hadn't reached the point of killing them all.

The reason for doing this is firstly not to push the Qian family into a dead end, and to prevent them from counterattacking and putting all their eggs in one basket.The second is not to let the Qian family and the Zhao family lose their balance.

The Qian family still has some strength, so the Zhao family will not be the dominant family in Sijiazi.

According to the views of Zhao Dahai and Yang Lin's faction, Zhong Ding should be executed on the spot.

Although this point of view is considered from their own point of view, it is very risky to do so.

Killing Zhong Ding made them happy.But for Jia Min, it was not a good thing.Not to mention offending General Ning Guta, it would be detrimental to his own career.

Killing people without a judicial trial is very easy to leave an excuse and become someone else's excuse.

According to the idea of ​​Feng Ziying and other officers of the government corps, Zhong Ding was to be handed over to the Ministry of Punishment for disposal.

This method is a common practice.However, it will also offend General Ning Guta.

Jia Min planned to do the same at first, but later denied it.

After drinking two glasses of wine and eating a lot of fish, Jia Min was full, so he paced back and forth by the river, thinking about this problem.

In fact, he has already made a decision, which is to hand over Zhong Ding to Ning Guta.

Zhong Ding is the nephew of General Ning Guta, which is tantamount to indulging Zhong Ding and giving General Ning Guta a face.

The reason is that Zhong Ding's illegal actions all happened when Bu Kui returned to Ning Guta's jurisdiction, so the handling of Zhong Ding should also be handled by Ning Guta.

This reason is barely tenable if no one is stalking.

The advantage of doing this is that it won't break the skin with Han Tiankui immediately.At the same time, the criminal evidence about Zhong Ding and Qian Delu in his hands can act as a check and balance against Han Tiankui.Let him be jealous of himself, not dare to offend himself too deeply.

Zhong Ding worked for Han Tiankui and was his nephew, so if he handed it over to him, he would definitely favor himself and would not kill Zhong Ding.

This is to provide Jia Min with a handle, which can be used to blackmail Han Tiankui at any time.

In this way, the goal of stabilizing one's own strategic rear is achieved.

Otherwise, with Ross and those tribes in the front and Han Tiankui in the back, his situation would be very bad.

When Jia Min came out today, he made up his mind.

Now, he made up his mind.Give the bell to Ning Guta.Then, go all out to deal with the four major tribes.

Most of the population in the Bukui area are foreigners.The folk customs here are more blooming, and the atmosphere of feudal ethics is actually relatively weak.Even the original aborigines, the folk customs are relatively simple and open, not as strict as the mainland.

People are more tolerant of women's behavior and dress.

After Miaoyu and Heping'er came here, they were also affected by this atmosphere, so their behavior was much bolder than when they were in the imperial capital.

At this time, after drinking and eating fish, the little girls were laughing and playing in the shallow water by the river.

You splash me, I splash you, giggling, having fun.Even the clothes on her body were wet, revealing her exquisite curves.

Miaoyu also changed from her previous aloof style, put down her airs, and played around to her heart's content.

What a picture of a beautiful woman playing in the water.

Sitting by the river, Jia Min watched this scene, feeling warm in his heart.

Miaoyu came out of the water and walked towards Jia Min.

Holding the skirt in his hand, revealing his snow-white and clean calves.A pair of flamboyant feet left a string of clear footprints on the sand.Then sat down beside Jia Min,

"Why don't you play anymore?"

Jia Min asked.

"I want to tell you something."

Miaoyu's tone was a bit serious.

"what's up?"

"Ping'er and the others are busy with this and that all day long, and I want to do something too. I don't want to be idle all day."

Oh, I am promising, I know I have to find something to do.

"What do you want to do?"

"I want to set up a school. I think there should be a school in Bukui, and the people here should also study."

Running a school is what Jia Min wanted to do a long time ago, but he just didn't take care of it for a while.It is a good thing for Miaoyu to do this now.

"What do you want to do? Private school or government school?"

"Since it's done, let's run an official school. Your Chinese pinyin and arithmetic are just in handy. I talked about this with Cong Xiucai yesterday, and he was also willing."

"Cong Xiucai is also willing?"

Jia Min did not expect this.

"He mentioned this to me first. He said that if you can start a school in a barren place like Bukui, you will have the merits of pioneering and enlightening, which is an act of immeasurable merit. I think what he said is very reasonable. If you can spread enlightenment here, you will have no regrets in this life."

It turns out that both Cong Xiucai and Miaoyu are people with feelings, and they really underestimated them before.

Ask her to do business, but she doesn't want to do it.This time she was not asked to do it, she took the initiative to do it herself.This is probably to find their own positioning.

"Since you have decided, then do it. Tomorrow I will gather people to study this matter. The school building, tables, chairs and benches, the four treasures of the study, etc. all need to be planned."

"Other things are up to you to plan, but I have something to say about the enrollment."

"what do you want?"

"Since we are running a school, we must follow the teachings of the sages. The key point is that there is no discrimination. No matter who you are, you can come to learn, even the children of exiles. You can come to learn if you have no money. Just give some, it’s nothing more than the Four Treasures of the Study, and it doesn’t cost much.”

"This is naturally possible, but once the school is established, you can't do it on your own, and you have to persevere."

"Since I want to do this, I have made up my mind. There is no reason to give up halfway. Don't underestimate me."

This is what you said yourself, I'm afraid you are a 3-minute hot-blooded type, you run the school when you are happy, and throw a rake when you are not happy.

"Okay, I'll study this tomorrow."

"Today and tomorrow, there are so many tomorrows. Why wait until tomorrow? That's enough fun. When you go back, gather people to study, and you will have a letter in the evening."

Oh, this is still a vigorous and resolute type.

Miaoyu is going to start a career, and Jia Min naturally strongly agrees.Besides, the school has to be established sooner or later, and it is always better to do it sooner than later.

So everyone went back home.

After returning, Jia Min arranged for Shi Liu to lead a platoon to set off tomorrow to send Zhong Ding to Ninggu Pagoda.

After dinner in the evening, the officers of the Corps and local people were called to a meeting to study the issue of running a school.

Zhao Dahai, Yang Lin, Xu Mingtao, Feng Kui, Wu Minqiu and several local businessmen also attended the meeting.

Everyone is in favor of running a school.

Previously, there were two private school teachers in the local area, but the level of teaching was really not flattering.Therefore, these military officers, scribes, and merchants also very much hope to have a school.

The problem of the school building was solved by Wu Minqiu, who took out his idle house.

For the problem of tables, chairs and benches, if there is some wood here, ask someone to make it, and it will be done.

The key question is who to recruit.

Of course, it goes without saying that the children of officials and soldiers, and the children of civilians, are also fine.The last question focuses on a few focal points.

One is whether to recruit exiles' children, which is a bit controversial, but an agreement was quickly reached.

There are not many children of exiles, and there are not many children who have recruited them.Besides, this is a pioneering work, and it will have face in the court in the future.

The second is whether to recruit girls.

Jia Min and the people in the Fubingtuan agreed that they should be recruited. Zhao Dahai and others were a little worried at first, but they quickly agreed.

The third is that some migrant children and children from poor families, or those who live in remote areas, find it difficult to go to school every day, so we decided to adopt a boarding system.Those who are far away from home eat and live at school.Food and bedding will be provided by the Dusi Yamen.

This point was debated for a while and passed.

On the last issue, however, a heated debate arose.

(End of this chapter)