Chapter 57: Playing Teasing on the Master

The financial strength of the Yuanyang Marquis's Mansion was not in vain. Just by mentioning their name, three or five people came to apply for the job. However, they seemed to have discussed it beforehand and each one was more stubborn than the other.

"I ranked 17th among the top three in this year's imperial examination. I could have been a county magistrate or a teacher."

"I'm still ranked 102nd in the second division, a whole division higher than you."

"I am a teacher at the best academy in the capital. Most of the students who pass the exams each year come from our academy. If you want to teach children, you need a professional teacher."

"Forget it. We are all passing the imperial examinations this year. You have only been a teacher for a few months. What does it have to do with you if the students in the academy pass the imperial examinations?"

"Why is it none of my business? I'm sure many of the students who will pass the next exam were taught by me!"

"boast!"

"Who are you calling bragging? How can something that is done by a scholar be called bragging?"

“…”

Xu Wan sat there watching them arguing. She knocked on the table and said, "Dear gentlemen, can you please get to the point... Are you willing to come to our mansion to teach the children?"

"That depends on how sincere your mansion is. I'm having a pretty good time at Hanlin Academy."

"That's right. If we become officials, we will be very impressive."

"If your housekeeper hadn't invited us so sincerely, we wouldn't have wanted to come. Private tutors never get any fame bonus, and it's their own glory if their students pass the exam."

There are two other people who are in a wait-and-see state, but like the previous three, they want to see what the Marquis' Mansion has to say.

Cuizhi frowned and lowered her head and said, "Madam, why are these people like this? Aren't scholars said to be very upright and treat money as dirt?"

Xu Wan chuckled and replied, "People eat all kinds of food and have seven emotions and six desires. They also have families and children and need to support their families."

As we are both workers, we can understand each other's feelings. As long as the money is paid, everything can be discussed.

She said sternly, "Everyone, our mansion has prepared a monthly salary of 100 taels for a private tutor for a period of three years. We will sign a contract to form an alliance."

"One hundred and twenty to thirty years, isn't that a bit low..."

"One hundred taels a month for three years. Are you deaf?"

"Ah? One hundred taels a month?"

"One hundred taels a month???"

The masters were stunned. They counted on their fingers: one hundred taels a month, one thousand two hundred taels a year, three thousand six hundred taels in three years...

Oh my god!

If I could earn this much money, I would never be able to spend it all in my lifetime!

Another person who was doubting his life asked the person beside him, "How much do you make per month at Hanlin Academy? Do all the teachers make that much now?"

"Eight... eight taels... but other academies are even worse, three or four taels are considered high..."

People were shocked!

They said in unison: "I'll take this job!"

"I'll do it! I have the experience of being ranked 102nd in the second class, and I can definitely help the young master pass the exam!"

"Me, me, me! I have experience teaching at Hanlin Academy. It would be hard for the students I teach to fail to make the list!"

"You only have a few months of teaching experience..."

"That's still better than you being ranked 17th in the top three!"

The five people started arguing again, each vying to get the job.

Xu Wan sighed in her heart, feeling that money is still useful.

One hundred taels is equivalent to 100,000 yuan in modern times. If someone offered her 100,000 yuan to be a tutor when she was working, she would definitely fight for it.

"We are only looking for two teachers in our mansion. Please write a resume of your studies and exam experience, and we will make a comprehensive selection." Xu Wan arranged, "Cuizhi, take them to the side hall to write."

"yes."

"By the way," Xu Wan added, smiling, "Our Yuanyang Marquisate has a good relationship with the Ministry of Rites. If anyone falsifies their resume, don't blame us for not warning them in advance."

The people looked at each other, some buried their heads in writing with guilt, while some cast approving glances at Xu Wan.

This is the best, otherwise everyone will have to make up stories just to get this high monthly salary.

But as soon as they left, Cuizhi became a little anxious. She reminded them in a low voice: "Madam, we don't have any connections in the Ministry of Rites..."

Not to mention the connections in the Ministry of Rites, their mansion has been out of touch with worldly affairs for too long, and they don't have much contact with other families either. Even if they wanted to ask for help from someone else, they wouldn't be able to find someone suitable.

Xu Wan exclaimed, "If we are familiar with the Ministry of Rites, can they really help us find the imperial examination records of all students?"

Cuizhi: “…”No…can’t I?

Did the lady deceive them? ?

Xu Wan thought, maybe it is possible. Putting aside the question of whether this is considered a leak, since these people come from all over the place, it will be a lot of work to check the files.

She smiled and said, "A resume not only reveals a person's personal experience, but also his writing style, logical thinking, and even his reading style. And these things cannot be faked."

"Can Madam see these?" Cuizhi asked.

Xu Wan shook her head and said truthfully: "I may not be able to see it all by myself. I need Master Baili to help me look at it together."

"Then I will ask them to go back and wait for notification after they finish writing. If they decide to hire me, I will send someone to give them the letter of employment. Then I will let them bring the letter of employment to the palace to sign the contract."

"I think so."

Cuizhi smiled and said, "I will arrange it right away."

Seeing her go to the side hall, Xu Wan got up and went to the study, ready to say something to Baili Xi.

The two children who were studying in the big study arrived neatly.

Bailixi's mental state while teaching had obviously improved. He spoke vividly and emotionally when recounting historical stories, and stroked his beard from time to time. He seemed to be in a very good mood.

Zong Wenzheng, who was in the audience, listened attentively and took notes from time to time.

Looking at Zong Jincheng again, the brat seemed to be in high spirits. He was currently scribbling on paper with a brush in one hand. It seemed as if he was not paying attention to the class, but his eyes did not move.

I was multitasking but did not miss any time in class.

Xu Wan sighed. Such a smart child really makes people envy and feel helpless.

Inside the room, Baili Xi said, "Okay, that's all for today's class. You should write down what you learned yesterday. I'll take it away when you're done."

Having said that, he yawned, propped his face with one hand, closed his eyes and tried to take a nap.

Xu Wan thought that Bailixi was really tired recently. After studying hard, the little devil always had endless questions. His endless enthusiasm all day long was fine, but it made Bailixi look much older. This was one of the reasons why she wanted to hire two more personal trainers.

Just as she was thinking about how to let the two private teachers cooperate with Bailixi to teach Zong Jincheng, she saw the little devil, who was supposed to be reciting the article, holding a brush in one hand and tiptoeing towards the podium.

His eyes were fixed on Baili Xi's gray beard.

Xu Wan: “!!!”

Damn it, the ink at the tip of the pen is still red!!!