Chapter 86 Awakening
Lu Chenyang was completely stunned. He looked at the mushroom soup and stir-fried mushrooms on the table. There was not even an egg.
He asked woodenly, "Is there nothing else to eat?"
The cook who delivered the food looked at him silently and said aggrievedly, "Sir, we have no money."
Lu Chenyang wiped his face and sighed, "Why am I so poor?"
The cook felt sad and distressed when she saw this.
Her master had earned so much money that the storehouse was overflowing with grain. He also used the money from the cloth Yu Dayong brought back last time to pay the common people. He also used the money from selling the cloth. He also used it to pay the orphans and elderly people at the Youwuyuan, which was cared for by Master Lu alone. He also used it to support the county school, which now had over 400 students. Not only were they fed twice a day, but the government also provided them with paper, ink, and brushes. But he couldn't even afford an egg.
Lu Chenyang sighed, then lowered his head to eat again, his eyes full of surprise: "This mushroom is so delicious, so fresh, I wouldn't trade it for meat!"
The cook couldn't help laughing.
Zhao Xi couldn't laugh. She felt sorry for Lu Chenyang: "Sir, I will collect money from treating patients in the future. With the money, I will buy meat for you."
Lu Chenyang couldn't help but laugh: "Zhao Xi wants to support me?"
Zhao Xi nodded heavily: "Yes, I will raise you, and I will make sure you are plump and white!"
Lu Chenyang smiled with his eyes curved and touched her head, "My Zhaoxi is so cute."
Lu Chenyang said, "It's okay. It's a little bitter now, but it will be sweet later. I won't be without money forever! Besides, this mushroom is really delicious."
Lu Chenyang’s hard work was not in vain. The workshop by the river was built in full swing. Everyone knew that Lu Chenyang attached great importance to this workshop. Everyone worked day and night and finally completed the construction before winter.
Soon he began to build tools and start forging iron.
Lu Chenyang began to send out notices to recruit capable craftsmen.
Believe it or not, quite a few people actually came to visit.
Lu Chenyang finally realized the benefits of a mixed crowd. There are so many hidden dragons and crouching tigers!
As soon as Lu Chenyang sent out the notice, many people came to visit.
Anyway, the iron needed to be forged, and Lu Chenyang also found a number of highly skilled carpenters to modify the siege equipment.
The entire Yanquan County was in a bustling state of activity; even the arrival of winter couldn't stop everyone's enthusiasm.
In a blink of an eye, it is the Spring Festival again. This is the third year that Lu Chenyang has spent the Spring Festival in Yanquan County.
The term of office of a Dagan is three years, but Yanquan County is an exception.
In other words, the entire Lingnan is an exception.
This place is too remote. If you send someone there, with the best luck, he will be able to take up his post in a year or two; if he is unlucky, he may die on the way.
Therefore, many of the special cases in Dagan’s officialdom are not applicable to Lingnan, and officials in Lingnan may have to work in this position for their entire lives.
This place is poor and remote. Even if it is operated for decades, it will not become a major threat to the court. Anyway, there is someone working there.
The people of Yanquan County were very grateful for this, as Lu Chenyang would not leave.
This year's spring is still very busy. First of all, the kindergarten has been built, and Lu Chenyang went to visit the children and the elderly.
The current manager of Youwu Hospital is a female worker from the original pharmaceutical factory. Because of her good performance, Shen Yihuan recommended her to be the manager of Youwu Hospital.
The manager was called Qiao Sanniang, a young woman in her twenties. She was pretty, efficient, and hardworking. Even after becoming a manager, she still went to the pharmaceutical factory every day to continue learning.
Lu Chenyang was very satisfied with her.
Qiao Sanniang is a very serious person. When Lu Chenyang came, she managed the affairs of Youwuyuan in an orderly manner.
"Thank you for your kindness, sir. The children and the elderly have all put on cotton clothes before winter. These are the fruits and mushrooms that the children picked when they went up the mountain. We heard that you like to eat them, so we specially left them for you." Qiao Sanniang said gratefully.
Lu Chenyang looked at the basket of things and subconsciously wanted to refuse.
Suddenly someone tugged at his clothes. Lu Chenyang lowered his head and met a pair of deer-like eyes.
The little girl looked about four or five years old. "Give it to the adults."
Lu Chenyang's heart softened and he picked up the child. The little girl immediately hugged his neck.
After hesitating for a moment, the little girl gently rubbed Lu Chenyang's cheek with her little face, not shy at all.
"For me? Then I would like to thank our Yueya." Lu Chenyang said in a gentle voice.
Most of the children in Youwuyuan are girls, all of whom were abandoned by their parents. These children have no surnames. In order to make it easier to recognize them, Qiao Sanniang gave them all the surname Lu.
Their parents gave birth to them but didn't want them. It was Lord Lu who gave them the chance to survive, so it's only right that they take Lord Lu's surname.
Lu Yueya curled the corners of her lips, "Sir!"
Lu Chenyang touched her head and then put her down.
Qiao Sanniang smiled and said, "The children are all very sensible. They help with the chores every day. The older ones go out to help collect firewood and pick mushrooms to sell." After a pause, she glanced at Lu Chenyang carefully and said, "Sir, I have a favor to ask of you."
Lu Chenyang looked at Yueya's cute little face, and his mood improved. He asked casually, "What's the matter?"
Qiao Sanniang said, "Sir, could you give us some paper and pens? I want to teach them how to read. When they grow up, they'll have to go out and learn some skills so they can make a living."
After learning calligraphy from Shen Yihuan, Qiao Sanniang understood the benefits of learning. If she hadn't been able to read and count, how could she have gotten the opportunity to be a steward? Who wouldn't want to work for Lord Lu?
So she knew that studying was the best way out. Even if she went out to work for others in the future, it would be good to be able to read, write and do arithmetic.
Lu Chenyang was a little surprised. He didn't expect that Qiao Sanniang would be the first person to suggest that children could read and write.
When Qiao Sanniang saw that Lu Chenyang didn't say anything, she thought he didn't agree, and her heart sank.
"Don't worry, sir. It's my fault. I shouldn't have made things difficult for you. It's already not easy for you to give them a place to live." said Qiao Sanniang.
Now the people in Youwuyuan are all supported by the government, and they get a lot of food every day. Lu Chenyang also gives them cotton clothes, which are all paid with silver.
Lu Chenyang said, "No, your suggestion is very good, Manager Qiao. It's about teaching them to read and learn skills. That's the real way to save them."
Qiao Sanniang's eyes lit up: "Sir, do you agree?"
Lu Chenyang nodded heavily. "I agree. I'll have someone send paper, ink, brush, and inkstone over. You can teach the children under seven years old first. All children over seven years old, regardless of gender, will be sent to the county school."
Regardless of gender!
Yes, that was Qiao Sanniang's plan. As a woman, she understood the benefits of studying, and she also wanted to find a way out for the girls in the orphanage.
I originally thought that she would teach by herself, and she would learn while teaching the children. Although it would be tiring, it would also allow the children to learn some skills.
But she didn't expect that Lu Chenyang fully understood her intentions and even planned to let the girls go to the county school.
Qiao Sanniang's eyes reddened, and she immediately knelt down: "Sanniang thanks you for your kindness on behalf of these children!"
She wasted her time until she was in her twenties before she realized the benefits of studying, but these children didn't have to. They were luckier than her because they met Lu Chenyang, who allowed them to study and learn at a very young age. They will be different from her.
Lu Chenyang let her stand up and said with a smile: "They should thank you. You were planning to teach these girls, right?"
Qiao Sanniang nodded heavily. "My Lord, I don't understand why girls can't do such a wonderful thing as studying. We're not stupid. I learn quickly, and I don't believe I can't compare to boys. I hope the same goes for the children in the orphanage. Even if they may not be able to use it in the future, it's good for them to learn more, and learn more about life."
After hearing what Qiao Sanniang said, Lu Chenyang had an indescribable feeling in his heart, and he urgently needed to talk to someone.
He made a special trip to the garrison camp and told Yan Xing about this matter.
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