Cao Dejiang was a little surprised by Tang Ning's sudden visit. Mrs. Cao took the unused ice cup from him and said, "Isn't it because of Lu's family affairs?"
"Probably not."
Cao Dejiang said: "Xiao Yan has a sense of proportion. Your Majesty has already made a final decision on the Lu family matter. It's useless for him to come to me. He must be for other things."
He turned around and ordered his servants to lead Tangning and Ning to the flower hall first, and then said to the old wife beside him: "Have someone prepare some tea and take the Qingfengxue buds I got earlier."
Mrs. Cao raised her eyebrows. The old tea man was so surprised that he was willing to take it out to entertain Xiao Yan?
The Cao family is very aristocratic. Unlike other noble residences nearby, there are no luxurious things from the front yard to the flower hall.
A moment after Tang Ning entered the room, they saw Cao Dejiang coming from the back room.
"What kind of wind brings you here?"
"Mr. Cao." Tangning quickly turned around and saluted.
Although Xiao Yan just nodded and called "Mr. Cao," he was extremely polite compared to his usual indifference in court.
Cao Dejiang smiled and said: "The visitor is a guest, please take a seat."
After the three of them sat down, Tang Ning took the initiative to explain the purpose of their visit: "I am interrupting you today because the academy in the south of the city is about to be completed. We have made an agreement with Cao Cao that the academy will be completed. You will erect the inscriptions on the academy's Wende stele, and the academy will be completed." After that, we have to recruit students, and I wonder if the Mr. Shi you mentioned earlier has arrived in the capital."
Cao Dejiang was startled when he heard this: "The academy has been built? So soon?"
He originally thought that it would take more than half a year to complete the academy, and it wouldn't be surprising if it was a year or two slower. However, it has only been less than two months since the Lu family "donated books", so it was too fast. some.
Tang Ning said softly: "With His Majesty's holy will in front of you, and with the great lords in the court always looking after you, the Jingzao Department naturally does not dare to delay. The Lu family's collection of books has always been left in Jiuyun Lane, and my brother and I are very worried about it. I feel uneasy. If the academy is completed earlier, those books can be moved into the academy earlier to benefit students all over the world."
She did not mention Xiao Yan's contribution like she did to Rongyue, but instead passed it on to Emperor An and those Qingliu courtiers.
"The academy will be finished in a few days. I made an agreement with all of you before that when the academy is completed, they will work with Mr. Cao to nominate and erect a monument for the academy. That's why I came here to tell you in advance to avoid getting hurt. It was too hasty and disrespectful."
Cao Dejiang remembered this, and how could he not hear it? The little girl in front of him clearly intended to give him and the Qingliu family behind him a good reputation for benefiting students and nurturing poor families.
Cao Dejiang is honest, but not stupid. Even if he doesn't admire wealth and honor, he can't refuse the benefit of being remembered in history.
The old man treated Tang Ning more and more kindly: "County Lord, don't worry, I have always remembered this matter. I will inform the people in the court in advance, and they will definitely go with you when the monument is erected in the academy."
Tang Ning said softly: "Then I'll trouble Mr. Cao. One more thing. I wonder if Mr. Shi has arrived in the capital?"
When Duke Cao heard her mention Shi Changan, he frowned: "He left Puyao more than half a month ago, and it is reasonable to say that he should have arrived in the capital. However, he has a weird temperament and has never contacted me. But don't worry, I will find a way." Contact him as soon as possible, even if you can't make it in time for the academy to open, I will find another person to temporarily take over the position of mountain chief."
"That man is my uncle, the former elder of Lingyan Pavilion, Cao Yanzhong."
Tang Ning was surprised. Even if she was not familiar with the affairs of the court, she had heard of this man. If Cao Dejiang was the current leader of the Cao family, then Mr. Cao Ge would be the Optimus Prime of the Cao family. If he came to be the Academy Master, The president is determined that no one will object. Cao Dejiang obviously truly cares about the academy.
but……
Tang Ning hesitated for a moment: "Let's wait for Mr. Shi. Cao Ge is already old and it's hard for him to take care of him. Moreover, I sincerely want to invite Mr. Shi to join the academy, so my sincerity must be in place. The position of the Academy Headmaster can be temporarily As soon as the vacancies become available, recruit students first.”
A capable person like Shi Changan always has his own arrogance in his bones. Since she wants to invite people, she must show full sincerity, otherwise if Shi Changan knows that he is just one of the "options", Besides, anyone could take the position of the mountain chief, so how could he agree to come?
When Cao Dejiang heard this, he didn't refute: "It's up to you. Have you chosen the academy's teaching staff?"
Tang Ning nodded: "Previously, Duke Cao ordered someone to send over the list, and I privately sent someone to inquire about the details of those people, and temporarily selected twenty-three people from those who submitted the names, including classics, meanings, literature, etc. , arithmetic and martial arts. In addition, we also selected several gentlemen who are good at square arts to teach agriculture and engineering."
At that time, people valued Confucianism over technical skills, but there were many books on agriculture and industry in the academy. Moreover, Tang Ning originally wanted to use the academy to cultivate courtiers with strong practical skills, not nerds, so he set up two separate subjects: agriculture and engineering. , as an optional course, if someone is really talented in this area, they can learn better.
Cao Dejiang did not look down on Fang Ji, but nodded repeatedly.
The Wei Dynasty seemed to be stable, but there were famines every year. The treasury was not abundant, the war power was ordinary, and the grain production was also high and low. In fact, the world of Wei Dynasty was not as stable as it seemed on the surface. There was Beiling watching eagerly from above, and below. There are nuisances from small tribal countries in the south.
When nothing happens, you can look at the beauty and prosperity, but once a war breaks out, it may be difficult to cope with it.
Cao Dejiang had long noticed that there were not many practical talents in the court. In addition, the aristocratic families were entrenched and divided the court. The silverfish had almost eaten away at the foundation of the Wei Dynasty. He did not feel that Tang Ning did something wrong. On the contrary, he felt that the little girl was thoughtful. Listening to her talking about the academy, she would ask questions from time to time.
The old man and the young man were talking intently, while Xiao Yan was listening quietly. He seemed to be just accompanying them and never interrupted from the beginning to the end.
After hearing Tang Ning's plan, Cao Dejiang became more and more interested in the academy.
"Have you decided on a name for the academy yet?" Cao Dejiang asked.
Tang Ning nodded: "Get it and call it Rongsheng Academy."
Xiao Yan suddenly raised his head.
Cao Dejiang just asked: "Which Sheng?"
Tang Ning's eyes were bright: "I hold my head high and crown the three mountains, overlooking the rising sun." [Note]
"I hope that every student who enters the academy in the future will be proud of the academy. I hope that they can use what they have learned to serve the country and the people. I hope that they will have a bright future and a brighter future."
She was talking about the students, but her eyes fell on Xiao Yan's face, and every word she spoke was solemn.
She hoped that her brother would get what he wanted.
May he have a smooth road in the future and may his eyes be filled with bright and blazing sunrises.
Xiao Yan felt as if something had hit the bottom of his heart. When his fingertips couldn't help but curl up slightly, he looked at the little girl and softened his eyebrows.
His...little Begonia.
Cao Dejiang didn't notice the interaction between the two people's glances. He only felt that the word "Rong Sheng" had a very good meaning, prosperity and brightness. He nodded: "This is a good name."
Tangning frowned: "I like it too."
