Seeing the crowd quiet down, Gu Lili continued.
“Our girls’ school not only teaches literacy, but also teaches women survival skills, such as cooking, needlework, and even martial arts.”
Gu Lili had wanted to discuss this matter with Lin Xiyao for a long time, but it just so happened that a few days ago, when Lord Lin was checking the growth of sweet potatoes in the field, he was bitten by a poisonous snake.
Although Han Mingyue's antidote pills and Gu Lili's serum saved his life, he still lay in bed for many days.
During those days, Madam Lin and Lin Xiyao were so focused on Lord Lin that they were exhausted, which is why Gu Lili didn't discuss the matter with Lin Xiyao.
This delay has dragged on until today.
I thought Lord Lin would be absent today, but I didn't expect that he would come despite his illness in order to support his wife and children.
Gu Lili looked at Lord Lin. Although he was still a little weak, he was much better than before.
The color returned to her previously pale face; it's good to get out and about more.
After Gu Lili finished speaking, she blinked at Lin Xiyao.
Lin Xiyao couldn't help but give Gu Lili a thumbs up.
This kind of teaching is indeed more attractive than just learning to read.
That's how it is between good friends. Although Gu Lili didn't tell her in advance, Lin Xiyao's first thought wasn't to blame her, but to praise Gu Lili for having such a good idea.
Lin Xiyao also knew that recently, because of Lord Lin's matter, she had not been concerned about the girls' school.
Gu Lili was busy with all of this, and even came up with such a great idea.
“Princess, but what you’re saying is useless to us peasants! If it were a man, he could go out and make his way in the world, but a woman…”
The woman didn't continue speaking.
This world is inherently unforgiving towards women.
Before Gu Lili could speak, Aunt Zhang said first, "What's wrong with a girl! You all know my daughter Dahua, right? She's the head chef of Donghai Town, and she earns several taels of silver a month now just because she learned cooking from Lili!"
After Aunt Zhang finished speaking, she looked at everyone with a proud expression.
Everyone knows about her daughter.
But it's not surprising that the future princess's brother and sister-in-law could earn several taels of silver.
After all, Zhang Dahua is considered one of Gu Lili's own people, so it's good to keep the benefits within the family.
Clearly, Aunt Zhang's words did not convince everyone.
If Gu Lili and Lord Lin hadn't been here, there would have been quite a few people who wanted to be sarcastic and sarcastic.
There was even a hint of ambiguity in everyone's eyes, as they felt that Aunt Zhang was just trying to show off that her daughter had found a good husband.
Aunt Zhang was about to explode when she saw everyone's expressions!
Their eldest daughter, Da Hua, is Gu Yun Chu's fiancée.
However, all the money I earn is hard-earned, earned through my own efforts.
Standing in front of the stove every day, my once delicate hands have developed calluses.
Seeing Aunt Zhang's fury, Gu Lili quickly stopped her.
"If Zhang Dahua's example can't convince everyone, then you should know about Master Yu's example. She is a complete stranger to me, but I believe some of you know her apprentices."
As Gu Lili spoke, she looked toward Yu Yirou's brick house, and everyone followed her gaze.
Yu Yirou's brick house had already been built, and she had worked hard day and night making boxes, and had already paid back the money that Gu Lili had borrowed from her.
Not only Yi Rou, but also several of her apprentices, some of whom are quite clever, are already able to make simple patterns.
Among them, women still make up the majority, after all, women are more meticulous and patient than men.
Gu Lili used these boxes to store soap, which was also part of their wages.
The apprentices, who originally thought they would only receive their monthly wages after one or two years, started receiving them after only two or three months, which motivated them to study even harder.
Yu Yirou is not only a woman, but also a disabled woman.
Many villagers who come to work have seen him go from his own home to Gu Lili's home in a wheelchair every morning and evening.
Gu Lili's words silenced the villagers once again.
Gu Lili is right. Although the world is not tolerant of women, as long as they have skills and knowledge, they can still make a name for themselves.
Isn't Gu Lili a living example?
Originally, she was just like them, a peasant, but through her intelligence and talent, she was promoted to the rank of princess.
In fact, Gu Lili's starting point was not as good as theirs.
With her parents dead, and her heartless grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins, hasn't Gu Lili, only fourteen years old, managed to carve out her own path in life?
"But, Princess, even if we can send our children to school, what will happen to them after they graduate?"
Someone asked worriedly.
Others echoed this sentiment.
"Yes, even if we learn it, there's nowhere to put it to use."
Aunt Zhang had been itching to yell at these people for a long time.
"Once you learn it, plenty of people will be eager to hire you, so how could you not have a place to use your skills!"
Gu Lili had already taken into account the villagers' concerns.
“Aunt Zhang is right. If we can learn these skills, we will certainly have opportunities to use them. For example, cooking skills. If we learn them, my Baiweixuan restaurant will open a branch, and I will naturally prioritize selecting people from the school. Also, needlework. Next year, I plan to start a fabric business. If we learn these skills, I will naturally prioritize hiring people from our girls’ school.”
Gu Lili smiled and explained her plan.
Gu Lili started thinking about these things when Lin Xiyao mentioned wanting to establish a girls' school.
That's human nature; everyone has a selfish mentality.
Therefore, Gu Lili's first thought was of herself.
This is a mutually beneficial arrangement; these women, by learning these skills, can help Gu Lili.
On the contrary, if they learn these skills, it will be more of a help to themselves.
“That’s not all. When I open a shop in the future, I will naturally need a manager. Most of the things I sell are related to women, so I would prefer female managers, and naturally, I will give priority to choosing from our girls’ school,” Gu Lili continued.
Gu Lili's words had already captivated everyone.
"But how do we calculate the tuition fees?"
Someone in the crowd asked with concern.
They all knew that tuition fees for boys attending school were very expensive.
The Han Family School is a place where children from outside the village can attend, and it costs one hundred coins a month.
Moreover, the Four Treasures of the Study (writing brush, ink stick, inkstone, and paper) also amount to a considerable sum.
Although they are now working at Gu Lili's house, and their wages for five days are enough to cover a month's tuition, Gu Lili's land isn't available for cultivation every day.
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