Liang Shengming looked at Qiao Yunqing in surprise.
"Who wrote this plan?"
"It is my mother's hard work that our Qiao family did not run the school on a whim, but after careful consideration and planning. Even if there is no Qingyang Academy, there will be another academy rising here!
To establish a mission for the people, to carry on the lost knowledge of the ancient sages, to enlighten the people, and to cultivate talents has always been what my mother wanted to do most! I am not afraid of being laughed at by the teacher. My mother once joked that she wanted to be a hands-off boss.
However, there are too many things to do and not enough manpower, so I have no choice but to think about training my own manpower. "
Zhang Zheng and He Jinzhuo were shocked that a woman in the inner chamber could have such a mind.
They wanted to see what was written on the paper and why the gentleman was so interested in it.
Liang Shengming did not refute. There were many extraordinary women in his family, but they were always buried in the backyard due to the constraints of the world. They were not as bold as Mrs. Qiao. But it did not prevent him from appreciating their talents.
Liang Shengming asked another core question: "Can your Qiao family really make paper and print books?"
Nowadays, most books are in the form of bamboo slips and manuscripts. Woodblock printing has only appeared in recent years, but this technology has always been mastered by a few families. Most of these people now live in Nanliang and Dongyi, and the technology they have mastered is simply incomparable.
If the Qiao family could really print a large number of books, what a blessing it would be for the scholars in Dajing!
Qiao Yunqing smiled proudly, "Of course, sir, please look at the last page, that is the printed sample."
Upon hearing this, Liang Shengming quickly turned to the end and looked at the fonts on the paper. They were neatly arranged, with appropriate density, and the strokes were clearly visible.
These printed words actually appear in different fonts, some dignified and beautiful, some majestic and grand, some elegant and lively, as if they have life, expressing the writer's thoughts on paper.
Whether viewed from a distance or up close, there is no flaw.
The printed regular script characters were like a group of well-trained soldiers, neatly arranged on the paper.
Each one is like a work of art carefully carved by a sculptor, with smooth and graceful lines, giving people a pleasing feeling.
Liang Shengming took a deep breath and fell in love with this kind of handwriting from the bottom of his heart.
He couldn't imagine how shocking it would be if the book was printed on a large scale and every teacher and student had a copy!
Even the most prestigious Dongyang Academy today cannot do this.
"Good! Good! That's great! But Master Qiao, this skill must be protected and not fall into the hands of others!"
"Don't worry, sir. I know what's going on. Now I'm just waiting for you to formulate the textbooks and then entrust the Qiao family's printing workshop to print them in large quantities! Every student will have a copy on the day they enter school."
"Hiss, this is a lot of money! Printing a book costs at least three or four taels of silver."
Liang Shengming was shocked by the Qiao family's generosity. Even in the capital, no family dared to make such a promise.
Qiao Yunqing smiled without saying anything. Three or four taels of silver was impossible. Five hundred coins was already Qiao Xin's bottom line!
I heard that the paper mill was able to use thatch, tree bark, bamboo and wild vines as raw materials to produce paper in large quantities. His desk was piled with straw paper and rice paper.
The two had an in-depth discussion on the details, and Liang Shengming was quite satisfied with the Qiao family's arrangements.
Qiao Yunqing knew that the matter was settled, so he didn't stay any longer and stood up to say goodbye.
Finally, they asked Shunzi, who came with them, to help them move first.
"Moving? Where are you moving to?"
This time, I was just here to serve as a preliminary checkpoint, so I kept everything simple.
He Jinzhuo was a careful person who served as a driver, housekeeper, and guard, and he was responsible for taking care of his master and his junior fellow apprentice. Shunzi naturally had to ask for his opinion when he wanted to help them move.
"In reply to your question, this is where the dean should live. You can't just rent a house or stay in an inn here in the future. That would be so inappropriate! Our family built a new house specifically for the teachers of Qingyang Academy.
Sir, why don't you come with me to take a look? If there is anything you are not satisfied with, just tell me and I will find a way to satisfy you."
He Jinzhuo glanced at him and then said, "Lead the way!"
Shunzi took people to the new residential area at the foot of Beishan Mountain.
The houses in this area have all been completed. Apart from the busy cleaning women, there are no other idle people here.
Shunzi opened the gate of the courtyard wall, revealing the true appearance inside.
The huge living area was planned with a tic-tac-toe road, and the road surface was paved with neat bricks and stones. Trees one or two meters high were planted every few meters on the roadside, and under the trees were unknown flowers and plants, which were swaying in the wind and growing well.
Neat rows of brick houses stand on both sides of the road. Judging from the appearance, each house is about the same size. With two entrances on the left and right, a front yard and a back house, it can basically accommodate even a man with a family.
Shunzi took the person to a courtyard with two tall magnolia trees at the door, took out a bunch of keys from his pocket, opened the door, and welcomed the person in.
Zhang Zheng stopped in front of the door, looking at the magnolia trees inside and outside the house, and was surprised.
It's already May now, and I didn't expect to still see magnolias in full bloom here.
The Qiao family is really thoughtful.
"This courtyard was decorated by the Second Master himself, and the flowers and plants in the courtyard were planted by the Second Master himself. I wonder if it suits your taste?
The Second Master originally intended to invite you to stay in person, but he had to wait for the Emperor's order, so he asked me to do it well!"
He Jinzhuo looked at the small backyard, which was neatly arranged with flowers and plants that the gentleman liked, and suddenly felt that there was a reason why the Qiao family and the gentleman got along so well.
"The Qiao family is thoughtful!"
"How about you take this key first? After you move in, you can go to town and change the locks of the doors of the houses in the front and back of the yard yourself. You don't have to worry about security.
The old lady will have someone build a separate wall in this area and arrange for someone to be on duty. Outsiders will not be able to enter or leave without the consent of the residents!"
"Will all the houses here be occupied by you, sir, in the future?"
"Of course, teachers can devote themselves to teaching only if they eat well, drink well, and have a carefree life.
But this is only the first batch. If there are more teachers from Qingyang Academy in the future, we will naturally build a second living area. In short, we will not let the teachers who come here be homeless. "
"Where do the students live? Why is there such a large training ground?"
Shunzi chuckled and said, "You mean the playground, right? It's where students do morning exercises and keep fit.
The students' dormitories are all in the area behind the playground and are currently under construction.
Don't worry, sir, it will be finished before school starts, and there will be no delays!"
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