Chapter 277: What's the point of reading a book? You'll get married sooner or later anyway.
The six people looked at each other. Their master had been very good to them, and they really couldn't think of what they wanted for the moment.
So Xiao Ying took charge for them and rewarded each warrior with three Peiyuan Pills, and each cultivator with Huiling Pills and five hundred taels of silver.
The spiritual energy contained in Peiyuan Dan is of great benefit to those who practice martial arts.
Not to mention the Soul-Restoring Pill, which can instantly restore a cultivator's spiritual power.
The six of them were very happy. They believed that following their master would not bring them any harm.
After Xiao Jin and the others left, Xiao Ying said, "I've sent Ling Yun out on some work. You'll be the only one staying with me during this time."
"Master, rest assured. I will definitely protect your safety."
Xiao Qian immediately made the promise and wisely did not ask where Ling Yun was going.
"Well, let's go to the sect in a couple of days. I heard that the twenty or so children we brought back last time are about to enter the second level of Qi Refining."
"Yes, Master."
Xiao Qian was happy for his master. These children were growing up so fast.
After some time, I guess I will be able to really work for my master.
However, before Xiao Ying could go to the sect, good news came from the village.
After more than ten days of hard work by hundreds of people, the academy was finally completed!
Early in the morning, Chen Jie came to announce the good news and invited Xiao Ying to visit the academy. His words were full of excitement, and Xiao Ying naturally would not refuse.
This academy is located three miles away from the village entrance, covering an area of more than ten acres, which only occupies a small part of the planned area.
But in fact it is already very spacious, and the villagers were amazed many times when they were building it.
Some people have been to the academy in the town and found that it is not as good as the one in their village in terms of area or planning.
Therefore, they were not only happy but also very proud, as if their village was better than the rest of the town.
However, there is a Juren in charge of the academy in the town, and no one knows what kind of teacher Madam Xiao can invite. Everyone thinks it would be great if there was a scholar.
Ever since Chen Enke passed away while taking the imperial examination eight or nine years ago, there hasn't been a single student in the village in recent years. Everyone feels very sorry when they mention this.
When Xiao Ying arrived, he saw that everyone looked both happy and worried. He felt a little strange, but did not ask any further questions.
"Madam Xiao, you are here."
"Madam Xiao is here, everyone come quickly!"
"Madam Xiao, this academy you planned is so big and beautiful. I heard it's bigger than any other in town."
"Madam Xiao, is it true that anyone who wants to study can do so? Do you think I can?"
"Madam Xiao, have you found the teacher for our academy?"
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Noticing her arrival, the crowd immediately rushed over, asking questions one after another.
Almost all the villagers who were not working came, about three or four hundred people, and all men, women, young and old were very excited.
Xiao Ying laughed, but he could understand everyone's enthusiasm and excitement.
Chen Jie couldn't bear to watch it anymore, so he waved his hand and asked everyone to be quiet.
"What are you all doing here? Madam Xiao is going to visit the academy. How can she get in if you're blocking her way?"
The village head still had some deterrent power. Although the villagers were somewhat unhappy, they still made way for him.
Xiao Ying then spoke: "Let's go in and visit the academy first. We can talk about anything after we're done."
The crowd showed joy again, and followed her closely, jostling and crowding.
Chen Jie was busy maintaining order, asking everyone not to crowd and to line up. Xiao Ying's attention was attracted by the spacious and bright academy.
This academy was planned by her personally. It is currently in the first phase and has basically met her requirements.
The first thing that catches your eye is the five-meter-high gate and wall. The wall is also made of cement, flat and smooth, with thorns on the top.
The main door is two specially customized vermilion wooden doors, which are thick, heavy and very imposing.
There is also a pair of stone lions placed on both sides of the door, and it cost a lot of money just to buy this pair of lions.
After passing through the gate, there is a spacious and flat area, and a stone tablet is placed not far to the right.
The words are engraved on the stone tablet: Heaven is vigorous in its movement, and a gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement; Earth is in a low position, and a gentleman should carry the world with virtue.
Although the villagers, including Li Zheng, did not quite understand the meaning of this sentence, it did not prevent them from thinking it was high-end, classy and classy.
Going further, there are two schools on the left and right.
There are men on the left and women on the right. The two courtyards are almost identical, giving a sense of yin and yang.
Each courtyard has five classrooms and one office space for the teacher.
The tables, chairs and benches have been placed neatly in the room.
Xiao Ying expected each classroom to accommodate thirty people, so the maximum number of boys and girls combined could reach three hundred.
This is already a lot. Although all villagers can come to study, there are probably not many adults who will actually come.
First, there is too much housework to do and I can’t leave. Second, my brain can’t keep up.
So Xiao Ying's arrangement for them was to carry out literacy training. It would be good enough if they could recognize some words and be able to read and write letters.
The requirements for children are higher. In addition to the most basic enlightenment books such as "Three Character Classic", "Thousand Character Classic" and "Hundred Family Names", they also have to learn some simple articles and arithmetic.
For example, "The Analects of Confucius", "The Book of Songs", addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, etc.
Xiao Ying also plans to formally introduce pinyin. Now that she has the imperial edict, the introduction of pinyin will not seem too abrupt.
As for more profound knowledge, it depends on the children's ability to accept it. Academic masters are always rare.
In addition to studying articles, you can also arrange some other courses, such as physical exercise, music, embroidery, simple medicinal material identification, gourmet cooking, and even business skills.
Not only can she enrich her knowledge, but she can also teach students in accordance with their aptitude, select and train different talents, and contribute to her career.
"This room is so big and bright."
"Yes, I'm really moved by what I saw. I must let my son Zhu come here to study."
"I want my dog to come too."
"He's already sixteen years old, and I don't know if he'll be accepted here."
Gradually, the voices of villagers' discussions could be heard in the room. Most of them were praises and expressions of admiration, but there were also a few discordant voices.
"It's fine for boys to come and study, but why build a yard for girls to study? Isn't that a waste?"
"That's right, what's the point of reading for a little girl? She'll get married sooner or later. A woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent."
"Keep your voices down, this was built by Madam Xiao."
"I think she has too much money to spend, so she might as well give it to us."
Several men and women who had never gotten along well with Xiao Ying gathered together and whispered.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ying suddenly stopped and glanced sharply at those people, including Zhou Lihua and Chen Xue.
When they were looked at like this by her, they felt a chill down their spines, and immediately shut their mouths and looked around.
The others also realized that something was wrong and looked over.
"Is a woman's virtue determined by her lack of talent?"
Xiao Ying's voice was cold and there was a smile on his face, but it didn't reach his eyes.
"Guanqi, you come and tell them what it means when a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent."
The chess player behind her immediately stepped forward and bowed to everyone, showing great courtesy.
Guanqi has a handsome appearance and an upright figure, and his whole body exudes the arrogance of a scholar.
Just standing there made the villagers wonder, could this man be a scholar?
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