Chapter 423 Give Him a Help
"Good morning! Lord Lu!" Yao Guang hurriedly said hello and went out.
Lu Zhaoshi looked at the heavy snow outside, smiled and shook his head, then went into the kitchen to find something to eat.
"Sir Lu! There's hot water here!" the clerk said enthusiastically.
"Thank you!" Lu Zhaoshi couldn't get used to the elusive and hot-and-cold attitude of this petty official.
I suspect he is not here to serve people, but to torment them.
It snowed all night, and the officials stranded in the Jinzouyuan simply slept in and got up after they had enough sleep.
"Sir Lu, it's Lantern Festival!" The clerk brought out a bowl of hot dumplings.
It is cooked until it is plump and white, and brown sugar and osmanthus powder are added, which gives it an attractive aroma.
"Wow, the food today is so delicious?" Lu Zhaoshi was flattered.
"Haha, I made them at home and had some extra, so I brought a few for you to try!" said the clerk with a smile.
"This brown sugar is expensive. How can I let you spend money on it?" Lu Zhaoshi said uneasy.
"It's okay. I left my shift early last night and caused you to miss dinner. Let me take this as an apology to Lord Lu!" The clerk smiled.
"It's been tough for you too!" Lu Zhaoshi wrapped a bag of rock sugar and gave it to the clerk. "If you don't mind, take it back and give it to the kids as a snack!"
"Oh, thank you, Lord Lu. I've made money again!" The clerk smiled happily, took it quickly and put it away carefully.
Less than ten people in the entire capital possess this thing, and I'm lucky enough to have a few! I'm making a killing!
Lu Zhaoshi returned to his room, revised the "Proposal on the Outline of Lingnan's Development Plan for the Next Ten Years" he had written last night, rewrote it, and took it to visit Prime Minister Fang.
It is rumored that Prime Minister Du is ill and will definitely not be seen during the New Year holidays, so it is better to hand it over to Prime Minister Fang.
I don't expect to get promoted because of it, but I've been in Wuzhou for ten years, so based on this feeling, I should do my best.
We hope to assist the imperial court in increasing investment and resources in Lingnan.
"My dear, you have worked hard. Take this drink to relieve your fatigue. I would like to ask you to run an errand and tell Mr. Lu that Yao Guang, the governor of Rongzhou in Lingnan Province, is here to visit you!"
Passing by a tall gate and a large courtyard, I saw Yao Guang saying nice things to the gatekeeper with a smile on his face.
"My Lord Lu is tired and needs to rest for the next few days. It's not appropriate for him to meet guests!" The doorman confiscated the red envelope and said politely.
"Sir, please help me!" Yao Guang insisted.
"Sir, it's not that I don't want to help, it's just that Lord Lu is old and he got upset at the grand court meeting before the New Year, so it's not going to be good for him to come back!"
Seeing that Yao Guangda was celebrating the New Year, the doorman thought he must have something to ask for, so he told him the truth.
"Oh, thank you, my dear! Sorry to bother you!" Yao Guang walked away angrily.
"Master Yao!" Lu Zhaoshi called out to Yao Guang.
Lingnan is remote and poor, and few people in the capital look up to it. Lu Zhaoshi feels bad for it and feels sorry for it.
"Lord Lu!" Yao Guang looked lonely. He went out in the morning with full of fighting spirit, but he didn't see his family.
There are too many officials in the capital. A fourth-rank provincial governor of a lower state is not as valuable as a fifth- or sixth-rank official in the capital.
"Didn't you see any?" Lu Zhaoshi asked.
Yao Guang said nothing and lowered his head sullenly.
"Since you can't meet the great scholar, why not come with me to meet Prime Minister Fang!" Lu Zhaoshi invited.
"Can I meet Prime Minister Fang?" Yao Guang's eyes lit up again, even with a bit of admiration.
"I'm not sure. If I'm lucky enough to meet him, I'd like to see if I can ask Prime Minister Fang to introduce him to some great scholars!" Lu Zhaoshi said with a smile.
"Thank you, Lord Lu!" Yao Guang understood that this was Lu Zhaoshi helping him, and he was very grateful.
When he arrived at Fang Xiang's door, Lu Zhaoshi knocked on it and asked for permission to pass through, then handed over a purse.
"Your Excellency is too polite. If you don't mind, please come into the corner room and sit for a while!" The doorman said politely when he heard Fanyang Lu.
"Thank you, my lord!" Lu Zhaoshi and Yao Guang were waiting in the corner room.
Not long after, the doorman came running back, "My lords, my master wants to see you!"
When we arrived at the reception room, it was very warm because of the frost-free charcoal basin burning inside.
"Greetings, Lord Zhongshu Ling!" Lu Zhaoshi and Yao Guang bowed.
"Well, are the two adults still in the Imperial Court?" Prime Minister Fang looked at Lu Zhaoshi.
"Your Excellency, we will set off on the 17th day of the first lunar month!" the two replied.
On the 16th day of the first lunar month, the New Year's office opens. I go to the Ministry of Personnel to see if there is any transfer for me. If not, I go home.
"Yes!" Fang Xiang nodded, "I came here today..."
"My Lord, the court has issued a new order to support education. I am deeply touched and have written a memorial." Lu Zhaoshi presented it with both hands.
Fang Xiang was somewhat surprised. Could the teaching order actually stimulate the governor? He took it and took a look at the "Proposal for the Development Plan of Lingnan in the Next Ten Years."
If you look closely, you will find that in this memorial, Lu Zhaoshi made a ten-year plan for Lingnan.
It will be promoted in steps starting from the layout of grain planting, road construction, education development, and the construction of ports in Guangzhou and Quanzhou.
The most profound issue is the full utilization of the students who support teaching.
If students wish to stay in Lingnan, after three years of teaching, they can be placed in departments such as the Household Affairs Office, the Works Office, and the Shipping Department, starting as clerks.
Lingnan is different from the Central Plains. It has many ports. In the future, in addition to food, sea transportation will be another top priority.
A large number of knowledgeable and capable people are needed to build and promote not only trade, but also shipbuilding, and then the construction and development of the Tang Dynasty navy.
Not only will we expel pirates and protect merchant ships, but we will also patrol the surrounding waters to promote the power of our Tang Dynasty!
"Mm, Lord Lu, you have a very insightful opinion!" Prime Minister Fang nodded repeatedly, leaving the memorial behind. It was not convenient to discuss the details at this time. "Where is Lord Yao?"
"Your subordinate, your subordinate..." Yao Guang didn't expect Fang Xiang to ask him proactively. He was nervous for a moment and spoke incoherently.
"Take your time to talk!" Fang Xiang said with a pleasant face.
"The order to support teaching has been issued. I would like to find a few great scholars to recommend some students to go to Rongzhou to set up an official school!" Yao Guang finished speaking.
"Well, this is a very good move!" Admiration flashed in Fang Xiang's eyes. Such local officials deserve praise.
While others were indifferent, Yao Guang worked tirelessly throughout the year, visiting famous scholars and recruiting talented people to go to Rongzhou and implement the order to teach in Rongzhou.
If everyone does this, I believe Lingnan’s official schools will soon flourish, and within a few years, Lingnan will be able to produce a group of talents.
"Which great scholars have you found? How many students have you invited?" Fang Guan asked concernedly.
"Not yet!" Yao Guang shook his head. "Lu Daru is old and ill and is not suitable for receiving guests. As for others..."
Only the doorman at Lu Daru's house was polite and tactful. The others, upon hearing that they were from outside the province, refused directly, saying that they would not allow outside guests during the New Year holidays.
"Well! I'll give you a letter. Go find the Director of the Imperial College and he will help you." Fang Xiang picked up a pen and wrote a letter.
There are too many people in the capital who look down on others, so it is normal that the governor of a remote area does not take him seriously.
Although Lu Daru is a doctor of the Imperial College, he is old and powerless. It would be better for him to go directly to the Dean of the Imperial College. With just a few moves, he can get some talents.
Prime Minister Fang admired Yao Guang's dedication and enthusiasm and was willing to lend him a helping hand.
"Thank you, Prime Minister Fang!" Yao Guang said gratefully.
After running around for a whole day, he was turned away everywhere. Only Minister Fang met him and offered help.
"Thank you for what? The best thank you gift would be if Lord Yao's Rongzhou official school prospers in three years!" Fang Xiang said with a smile.
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