"Ring ring~"
A new day has begun.
During the two Chinese classics classes in the morning, students still faced the strict teaching of the two teachers. Most students were on the verge of tears, hoping that the get out of class would end soon so they could have a new teacher's class.
A small number of students remained true to their original aspirations and worked hard to remember the knowledge imparted by their teachers.
Soon, the third period of the morning began: knitting.
The new teacher looked a little nervous and brought in a lot of straw.
I didn't know; I thought he was just an ordinary old man.
"Get up—"
"Hello, Mr. Ding!"
"Hello, students, please sit down. I'm your new teacher, my surname is Ding, and I'll be teaching you weaving. Now, the students at the first table, please pass these straws to the back of the table..."
Even after rehearsing many times, Old Man Ding was still a little nervous, and his voice trembled.
However, the students were very interested, which dispelled his concerns.
Indeed, after attending two nerve-wracking classes on traditional Chinese culture, facing the extremely strict teachers Lu and Qian, they are now incredibly grateful to the kind and approachable Teacher Ding.
They all cooperated by passing the straw around, and then each person, clutching a straw, looked around expectantly at Teacher Ding on the podium, eagerly anticipating her lesson...
"Class, today I'm going to teach you how to weave grasshoppers out of straw!"
Okay~
"Everyone, look carefully, let's shape this end first..."
The students responded enthusiastically and listened attentively to Teacher Ding's lecture.
This is so much fun! Stacking straw is amazing!
Some students thought to themselves, "So that's how grasshoppers sold on the street are made!"
So, does that mean he's learned how to do it and can sell grasshoppers on the street from now on?
Ahem, of course, those with good grades learn very quickly, but they don't have that kind of mindset. They're here to study and take the imperial examinations, they wouldn't...
"It's so hard, teacher! I just can't seem to get the grasshopper's head right!"
"Idiot, look at your deskmate, he's already weaving all the way up to his body, he's a natural at it!"
"He's a top student; he learns everything so fast, while I'm a terrible student~"
"Pfft~"
"This is the first time someone has ever said they're a terrible student!"
"you--"
......
The classroom was filled with the cheerful laughter of the students. Although there was some playful banter, no one laid a hand on anyone or challenged the authority of the school.
The person praised as a top student blushed for a moment, thought for a moment, and then instructed their deskmate on how to make it up...
"You're so amazing! How come I'm not as smart as you?"
"Watch more, and don't get distracted~"
"Oh~"
......
Jiang Yue watched for a while in a good mood, and then continued to stroll around the school with the old village chief and the others.
Master Lu stroked his beard, fell a few steps behind, and stared meaningfully at Magistrate Jiang's back.
Master Qian interrupted Old Lu's gaze and asked in a low voice:
"Old Lu, what are you staring at the county magistrate for?"
"A golden carp is no ordinary fish; it will transform into a dragon once it encounters wind and clouds."
Old Qian, this county lady is no ordinary woman. Just wait, in less than three years, without relying on her son to earn her the title of Lady of the County, she will be able to achieve a higher status and title through her own abilities!
Master Lu had already sensed what Magistrate Jiang was planning, and he had great confidence in her!
"Oh? Then we'd better stick close to the principal. We'll rely on him for our retirement in the future."
Master Qian chuckled upon hearing this and laughed foolishly.
Cough cough, if it weren't to intimidate those brats, he wouldn't be wearing a stern face all the time.
"Come on, keep up!"
Master Lu kept a straight face, suppressing his laughter, his cheeks twitching, exuding an imposing aura without anger.
"There is still one month of classes left. After the first half of the year's courses are completed, summer vacation will begin. Classes will start next semester, and students will be divided into groups based on their interests."
Specialized training programs last one to three years, culminating in graduation after completing the apprenticeship. The school then assigns jobs to graduates; however, students can choose to pursue better opportunities themselves.
After Jiang Yue finished her summary, the audience applauded in agreement.
Undeniably, she is cultivating her own power.
But no one will stop her, nor will anyone think she is wrong.
Although she had her own selfish motives, she was primarily concerned with benefiting the children of many ordinary families.
Even if the imperial court and the emperor knew, they wouldn't think she had ulterior motives.
With the addition of new teachers, the new courses are very popular with the students.
With a balance between work and rest, even students who used to dislike attending classes and were eager to learn have changed their attitudes.
They felt their brains weren't enough for studying, but the girls were enthusiastic about embroidery, and the boys were very interested in weaving.
They've already mastered everything about grasshoppers, and those with talent can apply what they've learned to other animals like bamboo dragonflies, butterflies, and shrimp—they're all self-taught!
Amidst the noise and commotion, Friday afternoon arrived, and the most anticipated class, the miscellaneous studies class, began.
Not only were the students sitting up straight, but even the teachers of other courses came to listen attentively, wanting to hear how the principal taught and what he taught!
Jiang Yue taught a very simple multiplication table.
One times one equals one, one times two equals two...
Everyone is required to memorize the entire text within two days. Before entering the school next Monday, everyone must line up at the gate to recite it. Those who complete the recitation will be rewarded with a pound of pork and ten candies!
Roar!
back!
For this pork and this candy, let's go!
The multiplication table is so catchy that ten students had already memorized it before school ended!
Without saying a word, Jiang Yue told them to come home with her to collect their reward!
Hahaha, that's really provoked the other ninety-odd students!
back!
Even if I don't sleep when I get home, I still have to memorize it. We're all human, so why is there such a big difference?
Master Lu and the others were also memorizing by rote. They couldn't expect the students to know it all while their teacher didn't, could they?
Zhou Fangming is alright; he's young and has a decent memory. As for the others, good luck to them...
The first student to carry it out arrived at the principal's house and actually received pork and candy—not just one pound, but two pounds!
"Principal, isn't this a mistake?"
The student leading the group wasn't from this village; he was from Zhangjiawan. His name was Zhang Chao, and he was ten years old. He was very sensible.
"Since you completed the task ahead of schedule, the reward will be doubled. Go home now. Remember this multiplication table. It will benefit you for life. You can recite it now, but you should review it often. It will benefit you for life."
Jiang Yue shook her head and patiently explained.
"We understand, thank you, Principal."
The students, regardless of gender, bowed, expressed their gratitude, and respectfully withdrew and left...
"Finally finished!"
Jiang Yue put down her teacup, watched the students leave, then stretched, feeling exhausted.
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