Chapter 58
Lin Shuge raised his eyebrows slightly and glanced at Magistrate Li. Seeing that he was looking at his nose and his mind, with an indifferent look, he knew that he was unreliable.
He sighed, "Mr. Han, you don't know that the county government is not building a new school to compete with other academies for profits. I just saw that there are still many people in the county who are not rich and their children can't afford to go to school, so I suggested to the county magistrate to build a free school. The rich families in the county also contributed, which is also a matter of education for the county."
"It's just that the school has just been established. Although we have recruited a group of teachers, they are naturally not as talented as the Bitong Academy. The teachers are all both virtuous and talented."
Dean Han immediately understood what he meant, and said with some pain, "I wonder which teachers the academy still lacks?"
Lin Shuge had a smile on his face, "Of course it's like Han Xin selecting soldiers, the more the better."
"What?" Although Dean Han was shocked, he didn't say anything. Master Li next to him stood up directly. Everyone looked at him, and he sat down awkwardly.
County Magistrate Li blinked at Lin Shuge and said, "It's over. Didn't we agree that we would only borrow one or two teachers?" What you are doing is really going to make it impossible for the academy to continue operating.
Han Shanzhang said worriedly, "You are joking, my Lord. The students of Bitong Academy are still waiting for the teacher to teach them."
"President Han, you have misunderstood. I just want to borrow the teacher from your academy to go to the new school. I promise to return the teacher." Lin Shuge pretended not to notice Magistrate Li's expression and continued.
Shanzhang Han didn't say anything. He knew that County Magistrate Lin had borrowed Baopu from Changqing Academy and had not yet returned it to that fox Ye Qi. He didn't know how County Magistrate Lin had convinced Ye Qi to let that miser send his beloved disciple away.
He said, "Sir, there are indeed many students in the academy, and all the teachers have the responsibility to teach them..."
"President Han, what I mean by borrowing is that the teachers of Bitong Academy can teach at the new school when they are free, or students can go to Bitong Academy to ask the teachers questions. The county government will pay an extra salary to the seconded teachers."
Just like visiting professors in modern universities, they nominally bring students with them, but in fact their administrative relationship does not belong to the school.
"Similarly, teachers from the school can also teach at Bitong Academy, and the two academies will communicate with each other."
As soon as Lin Shuge finished speaking, Master Li, who was sitting next to him, slammed the table and stood up, "That's good, that's good, I..."
Seeing everyone looking at him, Master Li's face turned red and he slowly sat down again.
Zhou Du burst out laughing.
Han Shanchang said slowly: "This is a very good thing. I wonder which scholars County Magistrate Lin likes?"
"Well, today's Master of Horse Archery is serious and responsible, and has superb archery skills, and Master of Music is extraordinary," he turned to Master Li, "Master Li is also straightforward and has outstanding talents."
"However, there is no rush for these. Hiring a teacher is a big deal and we must take it seriously. The letter of appointment has not been prepared yet." Lin Shuge said slowly.
Principal Han nodded and said, "I heard that the new school has also hired Mr. Xiangli. I wonder if Bitong Academy can hire him?"
"Xiangli is an official in the county government. You have to ask the county magistrate for his opinion on this matter." Lin Shuge threw the question to Magistrate Li.
Magistrate Li was savoring his meal while admiring his proud subordinates who had completed the task in a few words, but he never expected that the fire would be drawn to his side.
He had no choice but to swallow the food in his mouth and stroked his beard. "Xiangli is very busy. He has to work in the county government and teach in the school. I'm afraid..." He paused deliberately, causing Han Shanzhang and Master Li to look at him anxiously. "But, of course, giving him a higher salary is fine."
There has been nothing major happening in the county recently, and Xiangli Gu was just leisurely relaxing when he suddenly sneezed loudly. He thought to himself, "Oh no!" Could it be that County Magistrate Lin has come up with some new ideas again?
After getting what he wanted, Director Han greeted everyone to eat with satisfaction.
Master Li seemed to be hesitant to speak. He looked at Lin Shuge, then buried his head in his food, and looked up at Lin Shuge again.
Lin Shuge was confused by his actions, "Master Li, if you have something to say, just say it."
Master Li put down his chopsticks and said hesitantly, "I heard that the school has a method that can help young children learn to read quickly, which is much faster than directly learning from a calligraphy book." He glanced at Lin Shuge secretly, "It is said that it was passed down to the teacher of the school by County Magistrate Lin."
"Really?" said Han Shanzhang in surprise.
It is faster than studying dictionaries like "Xun Zuan Pian". Wouldn't it be much easier for young children to learn to read? This is a major matter that benefits the country and the people. He glared at Master Li and asked why he didn't say it earlier. If he had said it earlier, he would have mentioned it just now.
He now realized that as long as everything you do is for the people, County Magistrate Lin will be generous, but he will not let you take advantage of him.
He coughed lightly, ready to spend a fortune, "Lin County Magistrate, this matter..."
Unexpectedly, Lin Shuge and he said at the same time: "You said pinyin, Master Li will go find He Yan and let him teach you."
He turned to Shanzhang Han, "Shanzhang, do you have something to say?"
Han Shanzhang opened his mouth and silently swallowed the words he hadn't said yet. "Nothing, nothing, I'm just too surprised."
He was extremely surprised, but Master Li was overjoyed. He stood up with a smile on his face, rubbed his hands and said, "I don't know how to thank you, sir. I really didn't expect you to teach me everything you know. I thought you would..."
Han Shanzhang interrupted him and said, "Master Li seems to be too happy, right, Master Li?"
"Oh, yes, yes, I am so excited. The master has established a school of his own for this method, and he actually passed it on to us directly, hehe."
Director Han really couldn't bear to see his look, it was too embarrassing.
Lin Shuge smiled and said, "This is not something I came up with. As for who it was, I can't say more."
Everyone was speechless and looked at each other, thinking that County Magistrate Lin was so indifferent to fame and fortune at such a young age, and yet he refused such a great contribution. He must have a bright future.
After the meal, Magistrate Li led everyone to say goodbye to Principal Han. After Lin Shuge gave the food he brought to Lin Qingyuan, he also left Bitong Academy. Afterwards, they visited several academies and were so busy that they couldn't speak.
After returning to the official residence, Lin Shuge took Xiaobai from his colleague and handed him a bag of things. "Thank you for helping me take care of Xiaobai."
The colleague took it with a smile, "I have been craving for your cooking for a long time. Zhou Zhubu has praised it in front of us more than once. This time we are in for a treat."
He reached out and touched the little white furry belly, then happily walked away with the thing in his arms.
Xiaobai has been eating well and growing very fast during this period. He has learned to walk, but he is still small and walks unsteadily. Lin Shuge tapped his wet nose, put it in his nest, and prepared to go home for dinner.
Just as I was about to leave, before Zhou Du came in, a voice came over, "I'm so tired, it's finally over."
He saw Xiaobai in Lin Shuge's arms and rushed over to him, "Let me touch it for a couple of times." He stretched out his hand and stroked the fur on Xiaobai's forehead, which was a mess. Xiaobai was so angry that he opened his mouth to bite. Zhou Du quickly dodged and said in a mean way, "Hey, I can't bite you. I'll bite you when you grow up."
Lin Shuge raised his hand to straighten the hair on Xiaobai's head, and said to Zhou Du: "Aren't you curious about what I asked Dabu to find?" He touched Xiaobai's chin, and Xiaobai squinted his eyes comfortably, "Do you want to go to my house and take a look?"
"Let's go, let's go, brothers." Zhou Du's men quickly packed up their things and said, "Next shift, let's go. I want to see what it is. You didn't tell me at the time."
He immediately pushed Lin Shuge out of the county government office and said, "Brother Huai Ting, I remember that you asked that foreign merchant to find seeds. Have you grown them?"
Before Lin Shuge could reply, he asked again: "What kind of seeds are these? Can they be eaten or used for medicinal purposes?"
He held his chin and thought for a while. "Given your personality, it must be something that will benefit the people. Could it be that you have found a good seed of grain?"
Lin Shuge shook his head. "It's not a grain. It's something that can be used as a seasoning for cooking."
"Seasoning?" Zhou Du's eyes suddenly widened. "Is it like the cumin you gave me last time?"
Lin Shuge patted him on the shoulder a few times and said, "You'll know soon."
The two arrived at the Lin family. Lin Shuge went to feed the pigeons first, and then took Zhou Du to see the peppers.
Lin Shuge cultivated the pepper seeds that Dabu brought over, and after the pepper seedlings grew out, he transplanted them one by one into the garden.
There were no flowers in his garden, but there were several rows of pepper seedlings and a bunch of unknown plants next to them. These were the seeds that Dabu brought over last time, and Lin Shuge planted them all at once. Now many seedlings have grown, but he doesn't know what they are.
Lin Shuge took good care of this batch of pepper seedlings every day. In order to make them grow strong, he even bought cow dung as fertilizer. The scene of applying fertilizer while covering his nose is really unbearable to recall.
However, this batch of seedlings lived up to expectations and grew exceptionally strong, with large, green leaves, which looked nutritious.
Lin Shuge reached out and pinched off the leaves growing from the bottom of the pepper seedlings, then grabbed a handful of soil. It had just been watered yesterday, so there shouldn't be a shortage of water.
"Is this what you wanted me to see?" Zhou Du squatted beside the garden and reached out to pick up a leaf. "Although I have never seen it before, it looks very ordinary."
"What does it taste like?" Zhou Du grabbed a leaf, eager to try it.
Lin Shuge quickly said: "You can't eat the leaves, you have to eat the fruit."
"Then let me come and see the leaves now." Zhou Du stood up and said.
"Why are you in such a hurry? I'll be eating soon." Lin Shuge patted the dirt off his hands. "By the way, can you help me feed Xiaobai?"
Zhou Du smiled happily upon hearing this, and said happily: "It seems that I can have a feast today. I will go feed the cat first. Xiaobai, here I come, hehe."
When Lin Shuge heard his slightly obscene smile, he frowned, washed his hands in the yard, and prepared to go into the kitchen to cook.
As the sun sets, the evening sunlight shines into the alley, shining golden. Zhou Du was holding a small wooden stick and humming a tune while teasing the pigeon. The pigeon was plump, with spread feathers. There was clean water and food in the cage, and it was obvious that it was well taken care of.
It is said that it was sent by that Wei Langjun with great eager eyes, just for the convenience of contacting his brother. Zhou Du clicked his tongue several times in his heart, thinking that these two people, the elder brother is very caring and loving, and the younger brother is the same, what kind of attitude do they have towards others, and what kind of attitude do they have towards Brother Huai Ting.
He felt that the two of them were strange, but he couldn't tell what was strange about them. He just thought that they were just brothers with deep affection. Was it maybe because the age difference between him and his brother was too big?
"Dinner is ready." Lin Shuge called out to Zhou Du, who was playing with cats and birds.
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