Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

"When the school was being built, I also considered this issue. It's supposed to be a place for teaching and nurturing people, yet it has so many recreational facilities. I wondered if it would have a negative impact on the students. But after thinking it over, I ultimately concluded that it wouldn't be harmful," Fang Zheng一 said eloquently.

"I believe that laziness is simply a lack of proper guidance and persuasion. Yucai Primary School has already arranged a strict daily schedule for the students. And while learning is important, it's also important to balance work and rest, especially since the students are young and should have more rest than work."

"I know that all of you have studied hard for many years. Many people think, 'I was constantly instructed by my teacher from a young age, which is why I have achieved what I have today.' So they have this idea that to become outstanding, one must first endure hardship. But think carefully, how much suffering is unnecessary?"

Fang Zheng一 continued, "I'll say it bluntly, I've probably come into contact with more poor people than anyone here. People think that hardship makes people stronger, but in reality, most people are tormented by hardship, becoming cowardly, conservative, and full of servility."

"To give a recent example, take the reporters at my newspaper. Each one can be considered young and promising, and each one has worked hard. Why are they able to be like this? Because they haven't suffered too much, they still have energy in their hearts, and their passion hasn't cooled, allowing them to speak out for the people. So, since the students are young, I don't want them to suffer too much. If this balance isn't handled well, it's easy to raise someone who is dull and introverted."

"If you don't agree with my philosophy, you don't have to participate in the enrollment. You can continue to educate according to your own ideas."

Everyone was silent.

Fang Zheng一's lips curled into a smile.

They're reflecting, they're starting to reflect!

"Also, regarding the issue of teachers that Zhang Gong mentioned earlier, after seeing our various facilities, you should all have an idea in your minds. Everything here is top-notch, so the teachers who educate people will naturally be top-notch as well!"

"Who are the top teachers in this world? Of course, it's the people in the Cabinet!" Fang Zheng一 pointed to Li Yansong's table.

The three old men blinked, looking over with confused expressions.

"Those who come to Yucai to study are the flowers of the motherland, the pillars of the future! The great scholars of our Cabinet can certainly take some time out of their busy schedules to teach the children. Wouldn't you all agree!" Fang Zheng一's face was full of joy.

None of the officials present dared to say anything, all waiting for the Grand Secretaries to speak first.

The wrinkles on Li Yansong's face deepened, and he pointed at himself in disbelief.

Damn it!?

So I'm a teacher? You're just pulling people in to be teachers for your school, and without pay?

Afraid of being scammed, I was on guard, and now I've become an accomplice without even knowing how much the tuition is?

Zheng Qiao and Zhang Dongxiang's faces turned red, and they clenched their fists tightly.

We were originally thinking of helping Fang Zheng一 get his official position back, but you little brat... you're setting your sights on us old men who are about to die?

You're trying to freeload off the Cabinet? Are you even human!!

"Lord Li, as a Grand Secretary, please say something. Everything is for the children."

Everything is for the children....

Li Yansong trembled with anger, stood up shakily, and still had to maintain a smile on his face.

After all, many of the people who came today had some influence in the court, and there were many of them.

He forced a smile and said, "It's just taking some time to teach the children a lesson. This little thing is nothing for this old man."

"Lord Li, it's not just one lesson, you have to come regularly. The education of the children can't be neglected!" Fang Zheng一 reminded him.

"Ah... yes, yes, that's natural." Li Yansong said with a stiff smile, his knuckles turning white.

"What about you two?" Fang Zheng一 looked at Zheng Qiao and the other.

The two old men replied in unison, "We are naturally willing to do it for the children."

Yang Yingcai looked at the three old men with disdain.

These three, the way they're reluctantly pretending is really something!

Fang Zheng一 smiled with satisfaction: "Good! I believe that everyone has a thorough understanding of the teaching staff of our Yucai Primary School. With the addition of the three Grand Secretaries, I believe that their students will also be willing to contribute to our Yucai Primary School."

"Next, let us welcome the three highly respected great scholars to join our Yucai Primary School with warm applause!"

Li Yansong: "..."

Zheng Qiao: "..."

Zhang Dongxiang: "..."

Fang Zheng一 took the lead, and a burst of applause rang out. The officials were excitedly talking to each other.

The rumors are indeed true, and it's been confirmed again. Fang Zheng一's connections are really damn strong!

Among these three heavyweight veterans, there is even an imperial tutor! My God, we have to send our children to Yucai Primary School!

The three old men looked at each other expectantly.

We came here for this, but we haven't even talked about the real business, and now I've become an enrollment advertisement!?

"Alright, everyone should have no doubts. Now you can disperse on your own. After half an hour, we will gather in the classroom, and I will announce the enrollment matters. You can directly register at that time."

After Fang Zheng一 finished speaking, the crowd gradually dispersed.

Li Yansong and the others remained in their seats. Seeing that the people had almost left, they walked angrily to Fang Zheng一 and questioned, "What do you mean by this, kid?"

Fang Zheng一 pretended to be confused and asked, "What's wrong, Teacher Li?"

"You... you did it on purpose, didn't you!" Li Yansong said tremblingly, "So you don't have to do anything, and you just let us work for you for free?"

Fang Zheng一 looked innocent and scrutinized Li Yansong, "Lord Li, don't you want to teach children?"

"That's not what I meant!"

"Then... could it be that you want money? No way, no way! Didn't we agree to do it for the children?"

"...."

Li Yansong's old face completely collapsed, and his face turned pale.

Faced with this kind of rogue who doesn't listen to reason, this scholar really had no way to deal with him.

However, Zhang Dongxiang had already rolled up his sleeves and stepped forward: "You little brat set us up and you're still pretending to be stupid!"

Seeing that he was really going to get beaten, Fang Zheng一 quickly begged for mercy: "Everyone, I was just joking. I will give you the treatment you deserve. We'll charge by the class hour, so you won't be working for free."

"Moreover, you can eat the food in the cafeteria for free, and every day I will have His Highness send people to deliver fresh milk to the Cabinet. Isn't that a good deal?"

Hearing this, the three of them looked slightly relieved.

Li Yansong stopped Zhang Dongxiang and said, "You guys go sit in the back for a while, I'll talk to him alone."

It's better to talk about this matter separately. Nothing good will come out of Fang Zheng一's mouth.

If he knew that everyone was actively asking him to go back to be an official, who knows how smug he would become. Just thinking about it is disgusting!

Fang Zheng一 asked curiously, "Lord Li, do you have something else to ask me, or do you want to guide me in some way?"

Li Yansong coughed lightly: "To be honest, you've opened Yucai Primary School in a unique way, and this old man has also broadened his horizons! Commandant Fang has always done things in a surprising way, and the Embroidered Uniform Guard is well-managed. I believe that in the future, this Yucai Primary School will definitely be run well."

Fang Zheng一 was a little confused: "You are...."

"Oh, just chatting. This old man doesn't mean anything else. I'm just curious why you suddenly resigned from your official position without even saying hello. How is life going now?" Li Yansong said slowly, "This old man thinks that someone as young and capable as you shouldn't be content with loneliness, right? That's why you built Yucai Primary School?"

"No, I'm fine at home. I don't have to do anything, just take care of my child. Building a primary school has nothing to do with being lonely."

"Take care of your child?" Li Yansong choked, "Why are you, a big man, taking care of a child?"

Fang Zheng一 laughed: "That's interesting. If I don't take care of my own son, who will?"

"The servants will! You can't take care of your child all day, can you?" Li Yansong felt a little absurd. How could this person be so unambitious?

"I'm not comfortable with the servants taking care of him, so I'll just take care of him myself."

Li Yansong frowned and pondered for a moment: "Ahem, Little Fang, let me tell you something. I'm saying these words to you as an elder."

"You're too decadent at such a young age. A good man should have great ambitions! How can you spend all day with women and children?"