Thinking of this, Pei Han expressed his long-held idea: "It's not enough to just feed them; the people here should also have the opportunity to learn to read and write."
Min Yueqing readily agreed, saying, "This is a good thing. If a school can be set up here, the children will have more opportunities to leave the mountains."
Seeing that Min Yueqing understood his meaning so quickly and clearly shared the same feeling, Pei Han smiled slightly and then earnestly analyzed with Min Yueqing: "There are a few issues that need to be considered in advance before we can do this."
Min Yueqing listened attentively.
"Firstly, the distance between some villages here is too far, so the location of the school needs careful consideration; secondly, there are very few scholars here, so finding a teacher will be difficult; and thirdly..."
At this point, Pei Han couldn't help but show an embarrassed expression.
It's no exaggeration to say that the moment Pei Han showed this rare expression, Min Yueqing instantly guessed what he was implying.
Min Yueqing tried hard to suppress her laughter, watching Pei Han calmly, waiting to hear him finish speaking.
Pei Han remained silent and embarrassed for a moment, but still honestly continued, "Thirdly... the issue of funding. The court has been in arrears on the salaries of the officers and soldiers in the patrol office for a long time. I have paid for their salaries and the expenses of the office myself for more than a year."
Min Yueqing found it both amusing and heartbreaking for Pei Han.
Despite being isolated and helpless, Pei Han resolutely recruited and trained soldiers, preferring to live like an ascetic himself in order to eliminate the bandits who posed the greatest threat to the people of Sanping County. His perseverance was truly extraordinary, making him a model official of the time.
Min Yueqing put away her teasing tone and said seriously to Pei Han, "Jinzhi, as you know, I brought almost all the valuables we could carry with me this time. Moreover, after learning from Amo that what's most lacking here isn't gold or silver, but daily necessities, I also purchased quite a few essential items, which are now stored in the warehouse. You can take them as you please."
Pei Han was no fool; from A Mo's few words, he had already anticipated this matter.
However, Pei Han had brought a lot of valuables from home when he arrived, and he spent them all.
More than two years have passed, and he not only can't afford a single penny of salary, but he also has to continue to rely on the supplies brought by Min Yueqing to make a living.
Pei Han was already filled with emotion, so how could he possibly ask Min Yueqing for anything?
Now, upon hearing that Pei Han was in trouble, Min Yueqing unhesitatingly took out all the valuables she had brought and allowed him to use them as he pleased. Pei Han was both happy and ashamed, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
Looking into Min Yueqing's beautiful peach blossom eyes, Pei Han assured her firmly, "Madam, don't worry, things here will definitely get better and better. I will do my best to help you return to your former life as soon as possible!"
Min Yueqing chuckled and said, "I believe you, and it's good for the family to be together. It doesn't necessarily have to be like before."
Pei Han's mind was firm. Although his wife and children had never complained since they came here, Pei Han knew in his heart that their quality of life had actually declined significantly.
This year, for the first time, every household in Sanping County had surplus grain. The situation will surely be even better next year. When the mountain people no longer have to worry about having enough to eat and wear, the local industry and commerce will inevitably experience tremendous development, and it will only be a matter of time before things become bustling.
Moreover, people like Jia Ren cannot continue to run rampant indefinitely; it's only a matter of time before they are imprisoned and brought to justice.
At that time, he will inevitably be transferred. Pei Han has not forgotten that there is still a vicious Liu in the capital waiting for him to deal with.
"Daddy, you're back! I've finished all my homework, look!"
Pei Han's thoughts were suddenly interrupted by a lively child's voice. A slight smile appeared in his eyes as he turned to look at his son, who was running towards him with a booklet in his arms.
Pei Han took the booklet from Pei Ji's hand, and then watched as Pei Ji flew into Min Yueqing's arms like a swallow returning to its nest.
Pei Ji first whispered in Min Yueqing's ear about what she had done that morning, and then didn't forget to put down Xiao Wei next to her.
"Mommy, look at Xiao Wei! It's already noon and he's still sleeping in. He's so naughty!"
Xiao Wei had been running around in the mountains all morning, and after eating and drinking his fill, he was dozing off next to Min Yueqing, completely unaware that a tiger was sleeping on the bed and a pot was falling from the sky.
Min Yueqing almost burst out laughing when she saw her little rascal suddenly put a black pot on Xiao Wei's head without saying a word.
Not to mention that Xiao Wei was busy all morning, tigers' habits are completely different from humans. Tigers are used to taking intermittent naps, and they mostly lie in wait and rest during the day, becoming active mainly at dusk.
Min Yueqing gently stroked the soft fur on Xiao Wei's belly with affection. Their dog was quite different from other tigers because it had been influenced by humans a lot.
Pei Ji watched with great envy; he had never even touched a tiger's belly before.
Pei Ji quickly pressed himself against Min Yueqing and whispered, "Mother, let me touch it too."
Min Yueqing smiled as she looked at the eager little cub and teased him slowly, "What, you don't mind Xiao Wei being lazy now?"
Pei Ji hurriedly explained, "Mother, I don't dislike Xiao Wei. I'm just curious why Xiao Wei can sleep for so long during the day."
Pei Ji felt wronged. He didn't look down on Xiao Wei at all; in fact, he was envious. Besides, Xiao Wei spent more time with Min Yueqing than he did every day. How could Pei Ji not feel jealous?
Min Yueqing smiled as she looked at the little boy who was defending himself. She first patiently explained to him the differences in the daily routines of tigers and humans, and then gently touched Xiao Wei's soft belly while holding the little boy's hand.
Pei Ji then suddenly realized what was going on.
When Xiao Wei was younger, he didn't find it strange that Xiao Wei often fell asleep. In his mind, children naturally slept for long periods of time, just like his uncle's little brother.
But as Xiao Wei grew up rapidly, it is now bigger than Pei Ji, so Pei Ji can no longer regard it as an animal cub.
Pei Ji even felt that compared to Xiao Wei, his older brother seemed to be growing a bit slower, which made him subconsciously eat a few more bites when he ate, hoping to grow taller quickly.
Min Yueqing and Pei Han were naturally very pleased with this situation.
After Pei Ji had finished rubbing the tiger's belly and sat up again, Pei Han beckoned to him. Pei Ji knew that Pei Han was about to give him a serious test, so he quickly climbed over to Pei Han's side and sat down properly.
Pei Han slowly and methodically explained the strengths and weaknesses of his homework to Pei Ji.
Pei Ji's expression at this moment was completely different from his playful and joking demeanor just now. Min Yueqing looked at the little boy's well-behaved and handsome face with a serious expression, and couldn't help but want to hug him and rub him a few times.
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