Yingtian Academy.
After receiving the report, Qi Shunbin arrived at the entrance of the academy early. When he saw Fan Zhongyan getting off the carriage, he hurriedly greeted him.
"After all these years, Xiwen, you haven't changed at all."
"Chief of the mountain."
Although Qi Shunbin was not an official in the court, Fan Zhongyan still bowed respectfully.
"I haven't seen you for many years, but the chief of the mountain is still as charming as before."
"Ha ha."
Qi Shunbin laughed and cursed.
"Well, Fan Xiwen, you have learned to tell lies now."
Style?
What kind of charm does he have now?
Some are just embarrassed.
In recent times, due to the turmoil over the last school establishment, countless colleagues have come together to exchange ideas.
In reality?
It wasn't communication at all, it was clearly a door-to-door visit.
In order to deal with these people, Qi Shunbin was really exhausted both physically and mentally.
It's okay now. Fan Zhongyan has arrived. From now on, he can hide and relax in the back mountain again.
Originally, this matter was "provoked" by Fan Zhongyan. When the rightful owner came, Qi Shunbin would definitely abdicate in favor of someone more worthy.
The two chatted for a while, and then Qi Shunbin took Fan Zhongyan's sleeve and stepped into the gate of the academy.
"Come on, I'll take you to your place."
"good."
Fan Zhongyan nodded with a smile. The time in the academy was the most unforgettable day in his life.
Unexpectedly, he would have the opportunity to return to the academy now.
It is the right time and destiny.
"Chief of the mountain."
"Hello, Shanchang."
Along the way, the students in the academy greeted Qi Shunbin one after another. At the same time, they were also curious, who was the Confucian scholar who was chatting and laughing with the mountain chief?
Fan Zhongyan did not wear official uniform, but just ordinary clothes. It is reasonable to be called a Confucian scholar.
In addition, Fan Zhongyan studied at Yingtian Academy more than ten years ago. How would any current student know him?
Not long after, Qi Shunbin took Fan Zhongyan to the back mountain. The residence he arranged for Fan Zhongyan was next to Songtao Courtyard.
Songtao Courtyard is Qi Shunbin's own residence. The two of them live next to each other, which makes it convenient for future exchanges and discussions.
After all, Fan Zhongyan came to the academy with the emperor's will.
Exploring a new academic system affects thousands of students around the world. How important is this responsibility?
"Xi Wen, how are you? Are you satisfied with your accommodation?"
After leading Fan Zhongyan around the courtyard, Qi Shunbin asked.
"I'm satisfied. This is much better than my place in Suzhou. How can I be dissatisfied?"
Fan Zhongyan is not the kind of person who pays attention to material enjoyment. He can eat delicacies from mountains and seas as well as simple meals.
"As long as you're satisfied, I'll leave the front yard to you in the future."
Qi Shunbin laughed and patted Fan Zhongyan on the shoulder.
"I'm here to do hard work?"
Hearing this, Fan Zhongyan suddenly felt dumbfounded. This burden was thrown away too quickly.
Although he had heard some things about the academy, how many days of leave did the officials have until they took office?
"He who can do the hard work."
Qi Shunbin was really annoyed to death by those people who came to talk about Taoism. Otherwise, he would not be so eager to get rid of the burden.
Just as the two were teasing each other, a voice suddenly came from outside the door.
"Chief, the envoy from the palace is coming soon."
Lieutenant?
Fan Zhongyan was quite surprised when he heard this. Qi Shunbin on the side saw this and smiled.
"Don't look at me, the envoy is here for you."
"Looking for me?"
Fan Zhongyan said blankly: "I just arrived today?"
"The envoy actually arrived the day before yesterday."
With the speed of information transmission in ancient times, it is naturally impossible for the palace to
Calculating Fan Zhongyan's arrival date, the envoy arrived by chance, but he was just waiting to see what happened.
After a while, Liu Maoqin led a small yellow door into the courtyard.
Seeing the scroll held in Xiao Huangmen's hands, Qi Shunbin and Fan Zhongyan bowed slightly. They were not paying homage to the envoy, but to the officials.
"The official's oral instructions."
Liu Maoqin nodded slightly, then coughed slightly, perfectly imitating Li Jie's tone of voice.
"Fan Qing, it is a matter of making the academic system easier. This is a big deal. I hope Fan Qing will not forget his original intention and move forward!"
"I dare not forget!"
Fan Zhongyan faced north and bowed respectfully.
"A special gift from the official!"
With that said, Liu Maoqin picked up the scroll from Xiaohuangmen's hand, and then carefully handed it to Fan Zhongyan's hand.
Judging from his cautious posture, it seemed as if he was holding not just paper, but some rare treasure.
"The official's holy grace, I will definitely live up to my great trust!"
Liu Maoqin nodded slightly, his tone a little gentler.
"Sir, the official also has an oral order. The official orders you to report every ten days. All matters in the courtyard, big and small, must be written down in the ten-day report in detail."
"Your Majesty, take the order."
"Sir, I will pass it on to the officials one by one."
After saying this, Liu Maoqin said goodbye and left simply.
Generally speaking, envoys who deliver edicts will charge a fee for running errands. People who travel thousands of miles to deliver edicts should pay some carriage fees.
Fan Zhongyan was ready to pay, but when he saw Liu Maoqin leaving directly, he couldn't help but be stunned.
Have all the chambermaids nowadays changed their gender?
No!
It should be the credit of the official family and the Queen Mother's governance.
Perhaps this is the filter effect. In Fan Zhongyan's eyes, the official family is not only his boss, but also a holy master descended from heaven.
"Xiwen, the officials value you very much."
Seeing Fan Zhongyan stunned on the spot, Qi Shunbin sighed quietly.
Sometimes the Holy Scroll is too thick, which is not necessarily a good thing.
It is both a help and a constraint.
"Yes, Xiwen has no choice but to repay such kindness!"
With such favorable treatment from the officials, Fan Zhongyan wished he could work his whole life and die. How could he be so virtuous and capable that the officials could be so kind to him?
"I'm afraid Xiwen doesn't know about the recent news in Beijing, right?"
Seeing Fan Zhongyan's appearance of not sparing any effort, Qi Shunbin sighed slightly.
"No, I have been busy traveling and have no time."
Seeing Qi Shunbin's expression, Fan Zhongyan said in confusion.
"Is it possible that something happened in the capital?"
"Wait a moment."
After saying these words, Qi Shunbin turned around and walked towards Songtao Courtyard. After a while, he handed several letters he had picked up to Fan Zhongyan.
"Take a look."
After taking the letter, Fan Zhongyan immediately started reading it, and then his expression gradually became more serious.
For a long time, Fan Zhongyan lost his spiritual way.
"How...how could this be like this?"
How could officials block the way of speech?
impossible!
But this letter was given to him by Qi Shunbin, and the circumstances in it could not be fabricated.
Why?
"Chief, is everything in this letter true?"
Fan Zhongyan looked at Qi Shunbin eagerly, he wanted to hear a negative answer.
However, he was disappointed.
Qi Shunbin said with a firm tone: "That's generally the case. As for the inside story, I don't know."
"Yes!"
Hearing this, Fan Zhongyan couldn't help but whisper to himself.
"There must be something inside!"
