After the matter was finalized, a private school was opened in the village, and Mr. Xiao came forward to talk to the patriarch, village chief and village chief of the Xiao clan.
At the same time, Minghua’s enrollment was also decided.
When Xiao Zhengning told his wife the good news, Xiao Le was so happy that he cooked an extra dish for lunch. After the meal, Mr. Xiao first went to the chief of the Xiao clan, who was surprised.
"Did something happen to your family, or did something happen to Zhengning's child?"
Mr. Xiao shook his head, "No, Zhengning is fine; that's right, isn't my family divided?"
"I know this." The clan leader said.
"Years ago, Her Majesty the Queen issued an imperial edict that women could take the scientific examination and become officials. Zhengning and his wife found that Sanya could sit still very well, so they went to the study to read Zhengning and Kangkang's books. They sat there for half a day." Under the puzzled gaze of the clan leader, Mr. Xiao continued, "Zhengning and his wife did not want to waste Sanya's quietness, so they divided up the family with another twenty-five taels of silver; so they planned to send Pingping and Sanya to the county school together. .”
"You also know that the county school costs money; opening a private school in the village is not a formal one. There are one day of classes every seven days, and then Kangkang will enlighten the children, and Zhengning will help from behind. It's really wonderful As long as the child can continue reading, let’s talk about the next step. Third brother, do you think it’s feasible?”
The patriarch thought thoughtfully. It was a good thing that someone was willing to enlighten the children. "How can I give it to Shu Xiu?"
"Shu Xiu just gave me something casually. It is not a serious private school. It is said to be a private school, but it is actually an enlightenment hall, so that the children will not become blind when they grow up. It can also find seedlings with reading talent." Mr. Xiao With a clear mind, "Zheng Ning is sitting in the county school and cannot take care of the private school all the time; Kangkang must focus on his studies. In the future, when the three children in the family go to school, there must be some other income."
It’s a matter of how much the income is.
"It will be easy to handle this way." The patriarch said: "Those who want to send children here should always give your family something that is available at home. Do you think it is feasible?"
Mr. Xiao nodded in agreement. Some families in the village were so poor that they couldn't even afford an egg. That was really difficult. You couldn't ask them to take whatever they wanted. It all depended on their heart.
The patriarch personally took him to see the village chief and Li Zheng. After explaining his purpose, they agreed very readily. Enlightening the children in the village was something that would benefit the village, so why not agree? , and agreed that children from other villages could also be sent.
Mr. Xiao thanked them sincerely and invited them to his home to discuss specific matters before returning home.
"Dad, you've worked hard, drink a glass of water first."
Xiao Zhengning brought a bowl of warm water. Mr. Xiao drank it all in one gulp and sighed happily: "They agreed. You can discuss with them when the private school will start. Tomorrow, you will go to the county school again. It is best to decide today. . On the next holiday, the clan leader and the others will collect the students they should accept, and you can teach when you come back."
It can also make my son less tired.
"I invited them over for dinner in the evening and asked your mother to prepare a table of decent meals with Xiao Leshi. By the way, I brought Sanya out to show them. Our Sanya is the first one in the village and clan to go to school. Girl."
Xiao Zhengning responded with a smile. Sanya hadn't even entered school yet, but her father was already proud.
After he went out, Mr. Xiao sat at the table and pondered, thinking about his family's fortune and future income.
In the evening, the clan leader, village chief, and Li arrived as promised. Xiao Zhengning accompanied Mr. Xiao to entertain them. The guests and hosts had a great time at the dinner table. The result of the agreement was that the clan leader would be in charge of the overall situation. After all, Xiao Zhengning is a member of the Xiao clan and must give this face. .
The village chief and Li Zheng stepped back from the background to help. As long as the village develops, it is only a matter of time before it benefits the neighboring villages; then it will be regarded as Li Zheng's political achievement, and everyone will benefit from each other.
Mr. Xiao and Xiao Zhengning sent the man away drunkenly. Xiao Zhengning and Mrs. Xiao first sent the old man back to the room to lie down.
"Your father has gone to bed, and you should go back and wash yourself up. Mom, please give Zhengning more water. People who drink alcohol tend to be thirsty at night." He shouted to his daughter-in-law to come over.
"Okay, Mom." Xiao Leshi came in from outside the door. Without raising her head, she said to Mrs. Xiao and helped Xiao Zhengning back to her room.
Sitting by the bed, Xiao Zhengning's face was red, but his eyes were very bright, "Where are the children?"
"Take care of them, they should go to bed now." He turned around and poured a glass of water from the teapot on the table to him, "Drink water."
Xiao Zhengning took it happily, took a sip with a smile, and spoke in a great mood.
"Our girl! She is the first one in the clan and village. Dad is so happy that he drank too much." He was also secretly happy, "Our Sanya deserves the best. I only hope that Sanya can also take the exam." Scholar, it would be better if we could go further; even in the future... we don’t have to worry about Sanya."
Even if the queen dies one day, the new emperor cannot immediately abolish women's right to take scientific examinations, let alone women who have already obtained merit.
"I know you are happy, and I am happy too. My mother objected in words, but she was happy in her heart. But the money at home is really tight, no wonder mother." Xiao Leshi took off the water bowl in his hand and helped him lie down; Xiao Zhengning He kicked off his shoes and let his wife cover him with the quilt.
This night, the Xiao family fell asleep with excitement and joy.
Early the next morning, Xiao Zhengning took Xiao Hongkang away from home. He was going to the county school for management. It was the first time for women to enroll in a county school, so he always had to talk to the dean and see what his opinion was.
At home, after the father and son left, Mr. Xiao went out alone to inquire about work. When Xiao Minghua found out, she was touched. An old man was really willing to go out of his way to let his grandchildren stand up.
The scholar's father went out to look for work, and most people couldn't bear to lose their dignity.
Xiao Leshi and Mrs. Xiao are not idle either. They are busy with family planning, embroidery, and preparing things for their two children to go to school. In the future, the things prepared for Xiao Hongkang at home will also be given to Xiao Hongping and Xiao Ming. Hua has already prepared one.
Too much overhead.
Minghua simply went to her father's study and found a storybook to read. Since there was a storybook, could she also write a storybook? It doesn't matter how much money she makes, just make enough money for her and her two brothers to study.
The days passed, and it was another round of rest. Xiao Hongkang and Xiao Zhengning returned home full of joy.
Mr. Xiao deliberately didn't go out to work today just to wait for them; now seeing the joy on their faces, he knew that the matter was done without asking.
"It's good to be back, it's good to be back; take a good rest and then tell me about the things that need to be prepared at the county school. Did the dean agree to accept Sanya, or did all the gentlemen from the county school agree?"
Xiao Zhengning didn't want to rest, sat down next to the old man and said slowly, "I went to the county school and asked the dean. The dean was very happy when he found out. Her Majesty the Queen's imperial edict has been issued, and all states must implement it. The dean The principal felt that Sanya’s enrollment would be a good start, so he summoned the gentlemen from the county school to discuss it.”
