On the carriage, there were also Dingyuan and Tongan.
Two days before Zhao Yao's retreat, Tongan was sent to Liang Run through the secret passage by Tongxi. In the past two days, Liang Run told Tongan a lot of things.
In the past two days, Tongan has been more shocked than he has been in more than ten years. He is now particularly glad that he decided to be loyal to His Highness the Tenth Prince. This must be the most correct decision in his life.
After not seeing each other for a while, Dingyuan became a completely different person. When we first picked him up, he was thin, with sallow skin, and looked completely malnourished. Now he has gained some weight, his face is fleshy, his face is no longer sallow, but a little rosy, and his skin is whiter than before. He seems to have grown a bit taller too.
The most important thing is that his eyes changed. When he picked him up, his eyes were full of guard and fierceness, like a wolf, but now his eyes were softer and calmer.
Perhaps because of reading, his whole temperament has changed, becoming more bookish. Not only that, he also had an air of nobility about him.
Dingyuan now makes no one think that he was a beggar before. Now he looks like a young master from a wealthy family.
Zhao Yao was very surprised by the earth-shaking changes in Dingyuan. If Liang Run hadn't introduced him as Dingyuan, Zhao Yao wouldn't have recognized him.
"They are completely different." Zhao Yao also found that Dingyuan, who was slightly taller, was quite good-looking. If he were paler, he would be a pretty boy.
Dingyuan was full of gratitude to Zhao Yao and looked at him with admiration in his eyes: "Master, thank you for taking me in." He originally thought that he would be beaten to death in that alley that day, but unexpectedly he was saved by the second master and the young master. down. His life has changed since then. Now he not only has enough to eat every day, but he can also read and study.
Zhao Yao smiled and asked, "How are you doing in your studies?"
Tongxi felt a little strange when Zhao Yao asked this question, because this sentence was often asked by others to His Highness.
"In reply to the young master, I have finished reading "The Analects of Confucius", and I will read "Mencius" next." When it comes to reading, Dingyuan's eyes shine brightly, and a happy smile appears on his face.
Liang Run said from the side: "Dingyuan is very smart and can learn it in one go. My husband praised him as a good student and said that he has high understanding."
He added, "Dingyuan also has a very good memory. After reading a book two or three times, he can remember it word for word."
Dingyuan was a little embarrassed by Liang Run's praise, and smiled shyly: "I just studied, and I'm not very good at it."
"Since you are a promising student, then study hard." After Zhao Yao just finished speaking, he thought of Taixue, "Maybe you can be admitted to Taixue by then."
"Tai Xue?" Dingyuan shouted in shock. He immediately realized that he had lost his temper and hurriedly apologized. "Master, how can I get into Taixue?" Taixue is the best school in Zhou Dynasty. He yearns for it, but he knows himself. How could he, a newbie, pass the Imperial Examination?
"As long as you study hard, it's not impossible to get into Taixue." Zhao Yao said with a serious face, "You also know that Taixue is the best school in Zhou Dynasty, and those who go to Taixue to study are among the best. .Also, the teachers in Taixue are all knowledgeable people. As long as you can pass the exam, you can learn a lot."
"From now on, you will make it your goal to be admitted to the Imperial Academy, do you understand?"
Dingyuan's heart trembled, and his expression became very serious.
"Yes, Master, I will work hard!"
Zhao Yao added fuel to the fire: "If you are admitted to Taixue, you can help me more in the future. For me, you have to be admitted to Taixue." He is still ten years away from adulthood. During these ten years, he believed that Dingyuan could be admitted to Imperial College and study hard there. Maybe Dingyuan will be recommended to serve as an official in the court.
After hearing what Zhao Yao said, Dingyuan became more motivated.
"Young master, I will try my best to get into Taixue." He must get into Taixue and study hard there, so that he can use the knowledge he has learned to help the young master.
Zhao Yao was very satisfied with Dingyuan's attitude. He immediately looked at Tongan: "Although you are literate, you haven't read many books. You will study with Dingyuan in the future."
Tongan couldn't believe that he could also study. He opened his mouth in surprise and asked in disbelief: "Your Highness..." He almost called out "Your Highness", but he quickly changed his words and said, "Master, can I really study?"
"Yes, but you have to study hard like Dingyuan."
Tong'an said excitedly: "Don't worry, young master, I will study hard."
Dingyuan smiled and said to Tongan: "We will study together from now on."
"good."
When Tongxi saw Zhao Yao telling Dingyuan and Tongan to study hard, he felt funny in his heart. His Highness told others to study hard, but he did not study hard himself.
"In addition to studying hard, you also need to learn other things." Zhao Yao said, "I don't want you to just be a nerd who can read."
"Tong'an, you are good at painting. You can learn more and make your painting better and better."
Tongan nodded obediently: "Yes, young master, I will study hard."
Zhao Yao looked at Dingyuan: "If you have something you want to learn in the future, you can tell your second uncle and he will arrange for you to learn it."
"Yes, Master." Dingyuan knew in his heart that he could not just study, but also learn other things.
Zhao Yao added: "You still have to learn martial arts, horse riding, and archery." He said, turning to look at Liang Run, "Second uncle, you can make arrangements when the time comes."
Liang Run nodded and said, "No problem."
"Dingyuan, you can learn to play chess on weekdays." Zhao Yao pinched his chin and said, "As far as I know, the students in Taixue are basically proficient in chess, calligraphy and painting. The current Taixue students are proficient in shooting. Chess skills, which makes chess very popular in Taixue."
Dingyuan was not surprised at all why a child like Zhao Yao knew about things in Taixue. He said obediently: "Then I'll learn to play chess."
Zhao Yao said again: "You will learn a lot in the future, take your time now." The more skills his subordinates learn, the more he can become a hands-off shopkeeper in the future. "Uncle, have you obtained the land deed for Dahua Village?"
Liang Run nodded lightly: "I got it a long time ago." He was shocked when he thought that someone came to him with the land deed of Dahua Village some time ago.
The man not only sent him the land deed, but also told him that someone would help him build a village in Dahua Village, so he didn't need to worry. When he completes the plan of Zhuangzi and gives it to him directly, he will send people to Dahua Village to build Zhuangzi.
"Yao Yao, is it okay?" Liang Run still can't believe that the emperor would reward Zhao Yao with such a large piece of land.
Zhao Yao knew what Liang Run was worried about and smiled reassuringly at him: "It's totally fine."
Hearing Zhao Yao speak so confidently, Liang Run felt relieved. He also talked about Zhao Yao's previous instructions to take in orphans: "Yao Yao, I selected some children from the health care hall. However, because there is no place for them to live for the time being, I can only let them stay in the health care hall. Wait until Zhuangzi After they are built, take them to Zhuangzi."
"How much does it cost to adopt a child from the health center?" Zhao Yao asked.
"No money, but you have to give the Yangshengtang some money." Liang Run said.
Zhao Yao nodded and said, "Then give the Yangshengtang more money."
The Yangshengtang is a place where orphans are adopted. It was not established in the Zhou Dynasty, but existed as early as the Zheng Dynasty. When the Great Zhou Dynasty was established, there were many orphans in the capital. Their family members all died during the reign of Emperor Xia Ling. Some died of illness, some starved to death, some were killed, and some were forced to die on the battlefield. In short, there are many orphans.
The late emperor ordered the renovation and expansion of the health care hall so that the orphans could have a place to live. In addition to the capital, there are health halls in other places.
"Yao Yao, before Zhuangzi is built, we have to find a good gentleman." Liang Run felt that this matter was a bit difficult to handle. In fact, it is not difficult to find gentlemen. What is difficult is that these gentlemen must be loyal and keep secrets about Zhuangzi.
"Sir..." Zhao Yao understood what Liang Run meant and said thoughtfully, "I'll do it." The fourth brother's maternal grandfather has a husband. When the time comes, he will ask the fourth brother for help... No, he can't ask the fourth brother. If you ask Fourth Brother for help, Fourth Brother will know what he is doing.
Mr. Xiao is not a talkative person. If you ask him to keep it secret, he will definitely keep it secret. Besides, he should know quite a few people, so ask him when the time comes.
Liang Run talked to Zhao Yao about the business matters during this period. Because Dingyuan and Tongan were our own people, we did not avoid them.
"I almost forgot, brother's restaurant has been decorated according to your requirements." Liang Runyan said, "Tomorrow, brother's restaurant will officially open."
"It's pretty fast. I thought it would take a while."
"Brother hired a lot of craftsmen to decorate it." Liang Run chuckled. "Brother also followed your instructions and conducted a trial operation for a few days, and the effect was very good."
"Do as I say, and making a fortune every day will not be a problem at all." The uncle's restaurant is open, and he will become rich. "By the way, second uncle, you didn't forget to tell your uncle to take in some orphans and cultivate them properly."
"Don't worry, I told my eldest brother. He said that he will take care of this matter after the restaurant officially opens." Liang Run added, "Dad is also helping you train people. He said that he will be sent to the capital in a few years. Come."
"Okay, then I'll wait." Zhao Yao thought about what happened in Yangzhou, and his expression became heavy for a moment, "Has he investigated the matter that he asked grandpa to investigate?"
"We are investigating. If you have any clues, you will write to me and I will inform you then." Liang Run was filled with horror when he mentioned the incident in Yangzhou. "Yao Yao, you and your sister are right to be alert." At that time, when Yao Yao told him that there was something strange in Yangzhou, he said it was impossible, but he didn't expect that Yangzhou was really abnormal.
Yaoyao and her sister were able to guess that there was something wrong in Yangzhou just through the fact that Xie Shi went to Yangzhou to rebel but failed. It was really amazing.
Liang Run sighed in his heart again. The Liang family had dragged down Liang Zhaoyi and her son.
In addition to problems in Yangzhou, there are also abnormalities in Shu.
Zhao Yao has invited Qian and Laixi to go to Shu to see what Han Zhong is doing. After receiving the money, they rested well and flew to Shu in a few days.
Because of the geographical relationship of Shu, the imperial court has not yet regained it. Also, the imperial court couldn't send people to find out the news about Shu, but the little birds could.
Laiqian and Laixi flew to Shu, and they would not be alerted by Han Zhong's people.
There are a lot of good things in Shu, and the most important thing is that the food in Shu is delicious. If he can regain the land of Shu, when he grows up, he can travel to the land of Shu and eat all the delicacies of the land.
Zhao Yao: There are many delicious foods in Shu. My father must regain Shu before I come of age.
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