The hot summer weather is getting hotter day by day, and by mid-June, the entire capital has become like a furnace, and the sun can almost melt people.
People in the south of the city discovered that the fences surrounding the place where the academy was previously enclosed had begun to be dismantled, but more and more carriages and people were coming in and out every day. It was just that unlike the earthworks they were pulling before, there were many more flowers and plants this time. .
"Is this academy going to be built?"
"That's probably it. I didn't notice that the fenced area over there has already started to be demolished."
"It's so fast, it's only been two months."
"It's normal to be fast. It's not like you haven't seen that it was bright all night inside. I heard from those who helped cook inside that there were hundreds of hard laborers transferred to build the academy alone, plus the carpenters, bricklayers, and Some of the labor we hired, no matter it was windy or rainy, there were people working in shifts, almost never stopping.”
There are thousands of people working in shifts. Hundreds of people are in action almost every moment. It is not surprising that the academy was built in two months.
The outside of the academy was crowded with people watching the fun. Most of them did not dare to approach because there were many guards guarding the area. They only watched the discussion from a distance. Tang Ning, Rong Yue, and Xue Ru were already in the academy.
The leading official of the Beijing Construction Department is named Luo Ronghuan. He is not tall, but he looks very capable. Because Tang Ning was "attacked" by Lu Zhinian in the academy last time, even if there are people following Tang Ning here this time, he will He also followed step by step. It was actually the last incident that had cast a heavy shadow on him.
"This side is the academy's school building. There are thirty-six east and west rooms. According to the instructions of the county lord, there are four levels of A, B, C and D. Go forward and follow the corridor over there, which is the academy's school grounds. There are horse riding, Archery and other places, and the residences of students and gentlemen in the back, the county magistrate has just seen, I wonder if the magistrate thinks there is anything else that needs to be changed?" Luo Ronghuan asked in a low voice.
Tang Ning was extremely satisfied with what he saw: "Mr. Luo, you are very polite. Everything you have arranged is very good. But just now I saw that the library has not been completed yet. I wonder when can I move the books in?"
Luo Rong called: "It may take half a month."
As if he was afraid that Tang Ning would have any objections, he explained: "When Governor Xiao asked us to build the library pavilion, he had very high requirements. The entire building was made of stone. I told Governor Xiao that it would be time-consuming and labor-intensive. , but Governor Xiao’s academy will be completed within two months, and the library can be delayed for a while.”
The library must not only be rain-proof and moisture-proof, but also fire-proof and moth-proof. In addition to the main beams and window tiles, the pillar foundation stones and the entire building, walls, and steps are all made of granite and fine bluestone. The entire academy The most valuable thing inside is the library.
According to Governor Xiao's original words, if the palace falls, the library cannot fall down, and the hard laborers in the academy spend most of their time in the library.
Naturally, Luo Ronghuan did not dare to say what Xiao Yan said. He just said: "If the county master is in a hurry to use it, I will ask them to hurry up and see if they can get it done within half a month."
Tang Ning nodded when he heard this: "I'm sorry to bother Mr. Luo."
"Then other places..."
"Everything else is fine. There is nothing that needs to be changed. Mr. Lauro has been busy during this period."
Tang Ning glanced at her side, and Hua Wu immediately stepped forward holding a brocade box.
After Tang Ning took it, he handed it to Luo Ronghuan: "There is some money in it. Please accept it with Mr. Luo's approval. I am treating Mr. Luo and the Jingzao Si Yamen to tea."
"This... is impossible to do!" Seeing this, Luo Ronghuan quickly refused: "Your Majesty's will is a good thing that benefits the people. This is what we should do..."
"Your Majesty's will is His Majesty's will. However, Tang Ning has seen the hard work and effort put in by Mr. Luo and your nobles during this period. The academy was completed in just two months. Tang Ning is grateful for your hard work." In my heart, I don’t have much money here, I just want to invite you to have some tea, and please don’t refuse Mr. Luo.”
Tang Ning's words were beautiful and she put the brocade box in his hand: "I would like Mr. Luo to help with the library matter so that it can be put into use as soon as possible."
Luo Ronghuan looked at the heavy brocade box in his hand, hesitated for a moment, and then did not refuse: "Then I will thank the county magistrate on behalf of the brothers of Jingzao Division. Don't worry, magistrate, I will discuss the matter with the library." Keep an eye on it personally and it will be completed as soon as possible.”
After sending Tang Ning and the others away, Luo Rong called the people around him and couldn't help but say, "This Yiyang County Lord is quite understanding of people and the world."
I thought she was a wanton girl relying on Xiao Yan, but now she seems to be measured in everything.
Luo Rongxuan glanced at him: "What kind of simple person can you be who can destroy the grand Duke's palace, force the Lu family to retreat, and indirectly cause the death of King Cheng?"
"But these are not all done by Governor Xiao..."
"Governor Xiao did it, but who dares to say that the Yiyang County Lord did not have 'credit' in it?"
Luo Ronghuan held the brocade box in his hand and shook his head: "Don't underestimate anyone. I heard that the Lord of Yiyang County was raised under the knee of Grand Tutor Rong when he was a child and was taught by her. He was the imperial master of the Three Dynasties, and this Rongsheng Academy alone , the pattern of the Yiyang County Lord is already better than many others."
He opened the brocade box and looked down at the contents inside. Under several banknotes, he saw an admission letter from Rongsheng Academy.
Although he was only in Class C, the lowest class, Luo Ronghuan couldn't hide the smile on his face.
When the Yiyang County Lord came last time, he just mentioned it tentatively. Although his son was ambitious, he had no famous teacher to teach him. Unexpectedly, the Yiyang County Lord actually took it to heart. He also gave him such a big surprise and favor.
Luo Ronghuan took out the banknotes and handed them to the person next to him: "Since the county chief asked for them, I will take these, half of them will be distributed to the brothers in the Yamen, and the other half will be handed over to the kitchen for them to take." In the next few days, I will feed the hard laborers and laborers some meat, and tell everyone that the Lord of Yiyang County invited them."
Luo Ronghuan still knows how to reciprocate kindness.
This Rongsheng Academy has great prospects, and the Yiyang County Lord already has a great reputation. He doesn't mind adding fuel to the fire for her and adding icing on the cake.
Luo Ronghuan said: "Keep an eye on it more in the next few days, try to do it for half a month... no, ten days, try to finish the library within ten days, so as not to delay the main business of Yiyang County Lord."
The man next to him didn't see anything hidden at the bottom of the brocade box. He only thought that Luo Ronghuan had left a silver note, but he didn't think much about it. It was normal for him to get some profits from climbing up the mountain, not to mention the money. Most of the votes were given to them.
The man held the banknotes in his hand with a happy face: "Thank you, sir."
"Don't thank me yet. Tell the brothers that although the library is rushing to work, they are not allowed to cut corners!"
"Don't worry, sir, I will keep an eye on it myself."
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This was the first time that Rongyue saw her niece talking to others. She was completely different from the little girl who always liked to act coquettishly with her in her memory. When she was with that man from Jingzao just now, her whole body seemed to be in a state of confusion. A layer of light, looking shining.
"Why do you want to give money to Luo Ronghuan? The academy quota should be enough to reward him." Rongyue said.
Tang Ning smiled: "The place in the academy is for Luo Rong, and the money is for other people."
Seeing that Rongyue was puzzled, she chuckled: "Aunt, the Jingzao Division is one of the fat water yamen in Beijing. Although the official position of the Division is only lower than the sixth rank, there are many people in Beijing who want to be there. There is nothing wrong with Luo Ronghuan. The fact that he can stay in the background shows that he is a smart man."
A smart person knows how to follow the trend and reciprocate favors.
He won't miss the opportunity to make a perfect relationship when it comes to his door.
