Chapter 153 Recruiting students for disaster relief

"It's just that..." Yan Yuze hesitated, "Brother, if you want to investigate from Li Yishen's hand upwards, it will inevitably involve a long article. I hope you can tell me the right measure."

Yan Yuze knew that Emperor Liang valued his two sons, Yan Xiuyun and Yan Changwen, very much. This time he just wanted to give Yan Changwen a warning and did not really want to punish him.

"This is also the reason why I agreed to let students go with me to investigate the case. Compared with those shrewd old foxes in the court, the extent to which those students in the academy who are inexperienced in the world can investigate the case is all under your control.

As for the balance in this, you decide for yourself."

Yan Yuze smiled bitterly, "Your Majesty, you have really thrown a huge problem to me... Well, how do you plan to deal with the matter between Changwen and the Uzi pro-war faction? If we let this matter go, I'm afraid it will not be appropriate."

"It's okay. There's no need to cut off this line for now. I'll have some use for it in the future."

Emperor Liang coughed a few times, his back hunched a little, and he said in a deep voice: "I am tired, you go back first."

Yan Yuze looked at the slightly sickly face of Emperor Liang, feeling a little bitter in his heart, "Royal brother, you must take care of yourself and don't overwork yourself. Regarding the matter of Long'an County, I will do my best and live up to your trust."

…

It was ten days later when Zhu Lan and Zhu Qingyan returned to the academy after helping to take care of Zhu Yuanou's funeral.

Now both of them have obtained the title of Juren and are qualified to be officials. Most of the teachers in the academy are also Juren. According to the practice of Longchang Academy, once a student passes the provincial examination, he or she can leave school and return home with full honors.

However, learning is endless, and the academy will not force students to return home. For those who wish to continue their studies at the academy, Longchang Academy welcomes them and grants them the status of "teachers".

Teachers do not have to go to the classroom for classes, they can walk around the Longchang Academy freely. Ordinary students can also ask teachers for advice and discuss together, and their status is equivalent to that of the teachers in the academy.

Liang Zhou, Xiao Wan and others also chose to stay in the academy.

Early in the morning of that day, the gates of Linfeng Garden and Qingya Garden were crowded with people. Students gathered in front of the notice on the wall, talking about something.

"What? Long'an County was hit by a flood, and the headmaster actually recruited students from the academy to help with disaster relief?"

"Isn't disaster relief the responsibility of the imperial court? What can ordinary students like us do if we go there?"

"I heard that thousands of people were drowned in Long'an County. Not to mention how dangerous the flood will be after the dam breaks, there might even be a plague after the flood recedes!"

"That's right. Who would dare to go there if it's so dangerous? Are you going to die?"

"Well, since we're going there voluntarily anyway, let's go back to class!"

Zhu Lan walked against the flow of people towards the notice. She was no longer wearing the blue and white shirt of Longchang Academy, but had changed into a navy blue robe that symbolized her status as a teacher. The sunlight shone through the treetops, making her look even more calm and majestic.

"Zhu teacher." When the students saw her, they saluted one after another, with respect and admiration in their eyes.

This Instructor Zhu is now a legendary figure in the hearts of students in Jiangzhou City. At the age of only seventeen, he has already won the first place in the county examination, the academy examination and the provincial examination. What an amazing talent he is!

Looking at her again, she has a calm demeanor and dignified manner. Although her appearance is not stunningly beautiful, her eyebrows and eyes are like stars, and she is pretty and elegant, with a sense of scholarly elegance.

This is the style of a celebrity in their hearts!

Zhu Lan smiled and nodded to them one by one, then stopped in front of the announcement, looking thoughtful.

…

Behind the mountain, there is the Guanfeng Pavilion.

Zhu Lan gathered everyone together to discuss recruiting people for disaster relief.

Qiao Youyou: "Lanlan, the flood is very dangerous, do you really want to go?"

Zhu Lan nodded calmly, "Our goal is to pass the imperial examination and become an official. Although we have passed the provincial examination, we are only qualified to be an official. The probability of becoming an official is still very small. Like my grandfather, he waited for most of his life but never got a vacancy.

This disaster relief is an opportunity for us. On the one hand, we can have a deeper understanding of the people's livelihood in this era and gain more practical experience, which will be helpful for future examinations.

Secondly, there will be a chance to come into contact with court officials, and maybe there will be some opportunities.

As for safety, I think since the headmaster dared to take us there, he must have made preparations. Our tasks should be mainly to assist in dispatching and commanding, and to resettle the victims, rather than to go to the front line to rescue and provide disaster relief."

"I'll go!" Zhao Sicheng agreed without thinking. Xiao Wan looked at him with some surprise.

Zhao Sicheng looked determined, "I was prevented from taking the provincial examination by Yang Xin this time. Instead of delaying it for three years, I might as well take this opportunity to try! It is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge.

Besides, among our group, no one is more suitable than me to participate in this kind of thing."

Zhu Lan nodded. Before Zhao Sicheng traveled through time, he was already a top engineering expert and had done in-depth research in civil engineering and water conservancy. This dam breach incident was exactly what he was looking for in his field.

Xiao Wan held Zhao Sicheng's hand and said, "If you go, I will go too."

Zhou Da pondered Zhu Lan's words and felt that they made sense. "I'll go too."

"It's really too boring to stay in this academy. I might as well go out and do some good deeds and continue to do good deeds for my father, the king's uncle." Liang Zhou leaned against the pavilion pillar with his arms folded, a cynical smile on his face.

Qiao Youyou hesitated a little, "If I leave, then the activities of the Mathematical Society will have to be suspended for the time being... Forget it, since you all are going, I'll go with you all!"

After the six people reached a consensus, they went to Yan Yuze's study, and happened to meet Zhu Qingyan coming out of the room at the door.

Zhu Lan was a little surprised, as he thought Zhu Qingyan's personality would not allow him to get involved in such matters.

She racked her brains and finally remembered a piece of information that was glossed over in the original plot. It turned out that Su's hometown was also in Long'an County. Perhaps she had relatives there, so Zhu Qingyan also planned to participate in the disaster relief operation.

Yan Yuze was sitting behind the desk. When he saw them come in, he smiled and waved his folding fan:

"Wow, there are so many people here. Great, great..." Then he pushed a piece of paper forward and motioned for them to write down their names.

Yan Yuze cast a meaningful look at Zhu Lan. As the champion of this provincial examination, she was the key training target of the academy and the court. He had originally wanted to take her there, but he did not expect that she would come on her own initiative.

After leaving their names one by one on behalf of several people, Zhu Lan asked Yan Yuze when he would set off.

Yan Yuze narrowed his eyes and smiled, "Disaster relief is imminent, and relief supplies have already been prepared. You should go home and pack up now, and gather at the city gate tomorrow morning."

…

Wish the house.

Ever since Zhu Chao returned to his hometown and had no news from him, Du Lanfang has been like a walking corpse, with no appetite and wandering aimlessly in the huge house all day long.

Before I knew it, I had taken the wrong road and ended up at the big house.

She seemed unconscious, and her mind was full of Zhu Chao's figure.

The conversation between Zhu Lan and Pei Yue could be heard in the room.

"Lan'er, do you really want to go to Long'an County? It's so dangerous, and hasn't the government already closed the road?" Pei Yue was very worried.

"Mom, don't worry. Since it's the headmaster who is taking us there, he will naturally ensure our safety. As for the road closure, the headmaster has an official document. We are going there in the name of the court to provide disaster relief." Zhu Lan comforted Pei Yue while packing his clothes.

Pei Yue sighed, "Okay, then I'll ask Ah Cai to prepare some insect repellent pills for you, and you also need to replace your rain boots with new ones..."

As he was speaking, the door was suddenly pushed open and Du Lanfang stood at the door with disheveled hair and a face that looked so haggard that it looked like a ghost.

Pei Yue and Zhu Lan were both startled to see Du Lanfang suddenly fall to the ground, kneeling in front of them, crying.

"Sister Lan, you're going to Long'an County? Please, you must help me find Chao'er! I... I kowtow to you!"

Zhu Lan hurriedly stopped him.

She naturally knew about Zhu Chao's affairs and was also worried. Although he had a bad relationship with Du Lanfang, Zhu Chao was actually a good kid and was quite close to Zhu Lan and Pei Yue.

"...Don't worry, I will do my best to find Chaoer." She bent down and helped Du Lanfang up.