"You don't have to feel ashamed!" Fang Zheng waved his hand and said with a smile, "I told you to ask any questions you have, but you thought of the workers first, which shows that you have a good heart."

"Scholars love to call it the people's petition, but many people don't even have the word 'people' in their hearts. What they are seeking is only their own private interests. It can be seen that you are much better than others."

Zhou Maoxue’s old face turned red.

He was like this in the past, just to gain a reputation and have a prominent future.

But he never thought...a group of poor and unsophisticated workers treated him sincerely, and now he is missing them.

Fang Zhengyi sighed, "It can be seen from this that with an emperor like Your Majesty as a role model, this love for the people was passed on to you through your father."

"?"

Zhou Maoxue opened his mouth, speechless.

What's going on? How did this matter get to your Majesty?

What does it have to do with him?

"We have been in contact for a while. I have noticed that you have good eloquence, especially outstanding leadership ability. Moreover, you are a juren yourself. Dongjiao University is in urgent need of talents right now. Are you interested in working for me?" Seeing that the scene was almost set, Fang Zheng kept talking about the topic.

He had to give face to Zhou Hong. As the Right Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate, he had countless connections in the court.

Although he has retired, his strength is still solid!

It is really a pleasant surprise that such a person is willing to establish a relationship with me.

In addition, Zhou Maoxue is also really good.

Although he failed the imperial examination, he at least made it close to the last step.

His academic qualifications are very solid, but the glory of being a father is so great that the identity of a scholar seems too exaggerated.

Such talents will definitely be outstanding if sent to Dongjiao University.

If you don't do scientific research, it's more than enough to do some management or other directions.

When Zhou Maoxue heard Fang Zhengyi asking him to work under him, he was a little dazed for a moment.

Fang Zheng said upon seeing this: "Although you are not an official, you are a person with potential. Right now, Dongjiao University is dealing with the issue of the black factory. You have brains and experience in factories. I believe you have the ability to handle this matter well."

"If it works, countless people in the world will benefit from you! Saving people from danger may even make your name known in history."

Leave a name in history? Isn't that what we want?

Zhou Maoxue immediately began to fantasize, and a perverted smile gradually appeared at the corners of his mouth.

"Can I do it?"

"Whether it works or not, you won't know until you try it, but I have to tell you in advance that this will definitely be extremely painful, and it might even be dangerous." Fang Zhengyi reminded, "But this is often the case in the world."

"In my prosperous era, there are people who live peacefully and happily. It's all because there are people who carry the burden behind the scenes. I wonder if you are willing to be the one who carries the burden?"

Zhou Maoxue was thinking.

For now, he has given up on the path of imperial examinations as he really doesn't want to persist in it.

Dongjiao University seems to be developing very well! This road is good...

If the problem of illegal factories can be solved, it will surely be a great event that will bring honor to the family in the future.

What's more, my father has already said that Fang Zheng can't afford to offend anyone, and his future prospects are immeasurable.

Such a ruthless person admires me and is willing to give me face. How can I not agree to follow him?

It’s just that I was originally against Dongjiao University, and many people know about it. Now it’s a bit too much to directly join Dongjiao University....

Seeing that he had not made up his mind, Fang Zheng tempted him, "Since I entered the officialdom, I have often thought about what is the way to success. I have a clue now. The so-called success is 10% skill and 60% luck. Now I think you have both of these. The only thing you lack is the last 30%."

"What is that 30%?" Zhou Maoxue suddenly became curious.

"courage."

courage!

Zhou Maoxue immediately stopped hesitating and said solemnly: "The student is willing!"

Fang Zhengyi smiled secretly in his heart, nodded and said affirmatively: "Okay! Since you are willing, I will approve a note for you. You will report to Dongjiao University tomorrow and start working as an intern."

"You joined halfway through. We interns don't get paid, so it's a bit harder. But you should also know that we have a lot of things to do at Dongjiao University, and we spend a lot of money. Even if you become a regular employee, your salary is not that high. In order to save money, I only get a symbolic annual salary of one penny from the school."

"You are of noble birth. I am worried that you will not be satisfied with the small amount of money you receive and you will feel resentful in the future."

Zhou Maoxue waved his hands quickly: "No, no, no! Money is not important, what's important is to get things done! Students are also willing to receive a penny a year!"

"Great!" Fang Zheng clapped his hands in praise. "Your family is not short of money. If you are really willing, then you will be the second person to receive an annual salary besides the principal."

"Really?" Zhou Maoxue was delighted. He immediately felt proud and his face lit up.

All right, I'll give you the same treatment as the Marquis of Jianye! It will give you face if you tell others about it.

An annual salary of one cent, it sounds like a very special situation!

Fang Zheng changed the subject and asked, "Logically speaking, with your status, you should have many friends and know many gentry, right?"

"Yes." Zhou Maoxue was a little confused.

"If you have the ability, you can just bring all your friends in one by one! Let's shine together at Dongjiao University. If you can accomplish this, with your talents, it won't be a problem for Dongjiao University to open a separate college for you in the future." Fang Zhengyi made a mad promise.

If someone comes here with plenty of money and is working for free, he shouldn’t waste his connections!

If he could accelerate the "corruption" of more gentry in Beijing, then the promotion of Dongjiao University would be much easier.

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