Heaven's Formula

The fox demon couldn't help chuckling.

Xia Fan also showed a smile.

Liu Ruyan was a little apprehensive for a moment, did he answer something wrong?

"Coincidentally," Xia Fan put down the list and said, "I just happen to know a little bit of everything. But a little bit is enough. With this resume alone, you are an excellent talent that the Bureau needs. I happen to have a job that is very lacking." Man, Miss Liu, would you like to give it a try?"

Excellent people... work...?

The meaning of these words, could it be——

Liu Ruyan raised her head in surprise, "My lord, what do you mean..."

"Well," Xia Fan nodded, "You have been selected as a reserve official."

Chapter 232 What You Can Do

"I've...really?" Liu Ruyan was stunned for a moment, "But I haven't participated in the training, and isn't there an assessment at the end?"

"You can continue to participate in the training, and the assessment is a flexible choice. Even if you pass, there will be continuous review in the next year or several years." Xia Fan explained methodically, "The key lies in two points. Are you willing to devote your energy to your job, and whether your actual performance and results meet the progress needs of Jinxia City in the next few decades."

Seeing the bewildered look on the other side's face, he added with a smile, "It sounds like a mouthful, but when you get involved, you will naturally understand the meaning of these two requirements."

Liu Ruyan thought for a while, "My lord, I don't know if I can meet the second point, but the first point - I want this position."

"Even if you don't know the specific content?"

She squeezed her fingers tightly, "As long as I can leave the drunk brothel, and... I believe what the little girl said."

This is an opportunity for ordinary people to change their destiny.

She had already witnessed the moment when the fox demon climbed onto the window sill surrounded by cats and stretched out a helping hand to her with Xiaguang behind his back.

"It's Luo You'er." Xia Fan smiled, "Very well, before I tell you the content, I have to explain to you what an official is. He is fundamentally different from a government official - status, salary The affairs, subsidies, and benefits are all provided by the Bureau, or Her Royal Highness the Princess, so the object of service is also the Princess, not the Six Departments of the Imperial Court."

Liu Ruyan's heart skipped a beat when she heard about the imperial court, but when she thought about it, since the princess came to pay for the expenses, it seemed reasonable to work for the princess.

"Secondly, the new official should serve the people. No matter what position he holds or where he is, this will not change. Of course, on the surface, the new official is a part of the composition of the bureau, and the implementation of the affairs The tasks assigned by the Bureau should also protect the interests of the Bureau. But guiding the masses to move forward is one of the core goals of the Bureau. If someone is doing things that are against the interests of the people , then it is bound to be impossible to continue to stay in the post of the secretariat."

Although this part is still a bit unfamiliar, it is much better than the previous two points, at least Liu Ruyan can vaguely understand Fu Cheng's meaning.

In her understanding, the officials of the bureau are no longer high-ranking masters, but people like Miss You'er.

Although it was a bit subversive, she was rarely relieved.

"I—would like to."

"Actually, this is also the key content of the training on the first day." Xia Fan picked up another document and pushed it to the table. "As for your position, read what is written on it."

Liu Ruyan picked up the document, and the words "Education Plan" on the front page came into view.

She suddenly thought of what Zhou Sheng had said.

"Don't worry. He won't make it."

"I just said hello to the private schools and teachers in the surrounding area."

"Master Xia... I have heard some rumors about your plan." Liu Ruyan organized his speech and roughly told what he knew, "Zhou Sheng's teacher is quite famous, if you don't convince me If he says that, I'm afraid that none of the scholars around will come to be his master."

"Is there such a thing?" Xia Fan touched his chin, "I've never heard of it. But it doesn't matter, I didn't intend to let them be teachers."

"Then who will teach?"

"you."

This time Liu Ruyan was stunned for about ten breaths, then suddenly got up and knelt down, "My lord, please think twice, I'm afraid I don't have the qualifications!"

To be a teacher, one must first straighten one's body—this "body" not only means virtue, but also has the meaning of status.The so-called precepts and deeds, lead by example, the master of the private school is basically a scholar, if you can't even pass the examination of a scholar, how can others believe that you have the ability to teach others?

Although she received enlightenment education very early, but because she was a woman, she never set foot in the imperial examination.Not only that, she was later sold cheaply into a brothel, which is a mark that can never be erased in the eyes of the world.Being a teacher is an extremely respectable and respectable status. With her past as a celebrity, it is impossible for her to be associated with a teacher in this life. If it is spread, it will only make people laugh.

It would be fine if she was the only one being ridiculed, but this criticism is likely to spread to the Secretariat, making the education plan something that everyone can't avoid.

"Get up and talk." Xia Fan's relaxed expression still didn't change much, "Don't worry, I've considered your concerns a long time ago. You're not the only teacher, and you won't bear the pressure alone."

"but……"

"I know what you want to say. This move will indeed attract opposition, but if opposition is useful, why do you need swords and guns?"

"Huh?" Liu Ruyan blinked, this was the first time she heard such a metaphor.

"Words can't convince the other party, so use force to prove it—this is the case with the emergence of any new thing." Xia Fan spread his hands, "If the sword can't win, just cursing a few words can't make the newborn seedling return to the soil Those big families don’t have to send their children, but there are still many children who don’t have this choice, and they are the majority of people in Jinxia City. Remember what I said about the duties of new officials?”

"To serve the people?" Liu Ruyan said in a low voice.

"If you can remember this, it means that you have this qualification." Xia Fan nodded, "There are no restrictions on identity in the two key points of serving in the Bureau. Similarly, it will not require you to return to the drunken brothel How about——is your thinking still the same as before?"

So that's the case... They didn't do this on a whim, but they had already thought about everything.

If the Bureau has considered everything, what is there for her to back down?

"If you don't mind—" Liu Ruyan took a deep breath, "I will do my best to teach what I have mastered."

Xia Fan raised the corner of his mouth, "Indeed, you still have a lot to learn, but before that, you don't need to have too much pressure. Because there is only one thing you have to teach in the near future: let the children who come to class learn to read and write."

"Don't you need to teach those classic anthologies?"

"You can use poetry as an example, but the main thing is to improve your reading and writing skills. After all, literacy is the most important thing." Xia Fan replied, "The course is full-time, but it will be divided into multiple sections and rotated alternately. The specific regulations It’s all written at the back of the plan, you can take it back and have a closer look.”

"In addition, I also tried to write a supplementary textbook. You can study it in the next few days. The school will start in a week, and it may help your teaching ideas. Also, don't forget that you are already an office worker. I'm a member of the Bureau, if you have any questions, come here to find me at any time - no need to make an appointment or post any greetings, just come here."

Speaking of this, Xia Fan looked out the window, and the night sky was full of stars at this time, "It's getting late, I'm here today, you go back and have a good rest. Don't worry about where you live, I have already vacated the dormitory area for the alchemists of the Privy Council For civil servants—no, for reserve officials, everything is cheap and safe, so you can live with peace of mind.”

Then he looked at the fox demon, "Li, take her back to her residence."

Chapter 233

……

When Li Zhe came back, it was already a quarter of an hour later.

Xia Fan also packed his things, and left the Privy Council Mansion on horseback with Hu Yao and Shan Hui.Recently, because he has a lot of business to deal with, the frequency of his overnight stay at Fengyang Villa has also increased.

"Lord Xia, I don't quite understand," Shan Hui asked on the way out of the city, "Since the bureau is short of people, and there are quite a few women in the drunken brothel who can read and write, why don't you just seal the brothel and put the Are they all brought to the mansion?"

"Because not everyone is willing to leave a familiar place, even if it is a cage." Xia Fan whispered.

"... Will it?" Shan Hui showed a little puzzled, "Even when you go out, there are people guarding you. If you want to take a few steps, you can't do it. I feel bored staying in such a place for a whole day."

"Silly dog, what's so strange about this." Li pressed on his bamboo hat, "You will understand when you are hungry for ten and a half months."

"That's the truth," Xia Fan said with a nod. "No matter how bad a drunken brothel is, at least the Qing people don't have to worry about food and clothing in it. Most of the girls were sold in as children, and many people should remember it." It is not so easy to get them to climb over the courtyard wall and see the strange world outside.”

In a sense, strangeness is no different from fear.

"Oh, that's really a pity..."

"So Miss Liu came at the right time." Xia Fan smiled slightly, "They dare not step over the courtyard wall. Another reason is that those who did this have been severely punished. Even if the new policy is promulgated, the inertia of the past still exists .If you want to reverse this situation, setting an example is undoubtedly the most effective way."

"They will see with their own eyes that not only no one dares to punish them, but they will also get generous rewards after stepping over that courtyard wall. Although the outside is still a strange place, at least they have a goal to emulate, Or... the lighthouse. The path Miss Liu walked will become a practical choice."

"I see." Shan Hui suddenly shook his tail.

"There will definitely be people who will continue to stay in Zui brothel, but as long as one person decides to leave, there will be another role model. These examples will not only affect Zui brothel, but the entire Shenzhou." Xia Fan said with emotion, "This The process will definitely lead to countless conflicts, so when recruiting staff, the Bureau must put "will" in the most important position, and only with the support of will can the spread be unstoppable."

"Like a flame burning on the grassland?" Li raised his eyebrows.

The latter's heart moved slightly, "...Yes, this is the fire of the prairie fire."

The two looked at each other for a long time, until a fat cat with black eyes and white eyes climbed onto the fox demon's shoulder, opened its mouth and yawned at Xia Fan.

That expression seemed to be obstructing the eye contact.

But in the next second, Li lifted the back of the cat angrily and threw it out.

"Meow----!"

Xia Fan couldn't help but be astonished, wild cats are generally extremely shy, how did this guy get close to the moving mount and climb onto the fox demon?

What's even more incredible is that the fat cat didn't turn around and run away after being thrown out, but landed with a flexible backflip and continued to chase the horse.

"Since when did you have a cat?"

"I don't have that much time to spare." Li sighed, "This is a cat spirit."

"Cat spirit?" Xia Fan was stunned, and suddenly remembered that there was a special species that was indeed not included in the classification of demons and ghosts. Li had mentioned their name a long time ago - spirit, or spirit monster. "You mean... this cat is the one who senses qi among cats?"

"It's not wrong to understand it that way." Li nodded, "Although they are not common, spirits do exist. Master said that they also have natural magic, but the effect is much worse than alchemy."

"Then can they talk?"

"Sense of qi can't improve the intelligence of spirits, they are still animals in essence."

Xia Fan turned his head and looked at Mao Jing curiously, and the latter also bared his fangs at him, as if he didn't seem to be unreasonable.

"Was it in Jinxia City before? Why did it suddenly stick to you?"

"This is the proof that Master Li's ability is growing." Shan Hui continued, "Just like humans tame horses and cattle and sheep, demons also have a natural affinity for spirits. The stronger the ability, the more spirits you can attract... However, this is the first time I have seen a cross-border influence like Mr. Li."

"Cross-border?" Xia Fan smacked his lips, "Is there a classification for finesse?"

"Of course, my lord." Shan Hui affirmed, "For example, Ning Qing and Ning Hong, most of the spirits they can tame are aquatic, because it is said that ghosts originate from water. Master Li is a fox demon, so he should only be able to control fox spirits It's just... I didn't expect that even cat spirits would be attracted here. You deserve to be the boss who will become the leader of ten thousand monsters!"

"The head of what?" Xia Fan looked at Li unexpectedly.

And Li's cheeks began to turn red at a speed visible to the naked eye, "No, it's nothing..."

"Master Li said that as the most intelligent monster—"

"Stupid dog, shut up!" She gritted her teeth and leaned towards him.

"Boss, what are you going to do?" Feeling the murderous aura, Shanhui couldn't help but turned into a tengu form, and sped forward to flee, "Isn't that what you told me? Even overseas elves and monsters can't escape you control-"

"I told you to shut up!" Li Suo jumped off his horse and chased after him.

"Meow!" The fat cat also spread its four legs and ran at full speed.

In an instant, only Xia Fan with a confused face was left on the street.

……

Two days later.

Liu Ruyan pushed open the door, walked into her "new residence", and put the rice porridge and grilled fish that she had just bought on the dining table in the hall.

This was the third day after she left the drunken brothel. She had thought that she would have a longer period of discomfort and was even prepared to suffer, but unexpectedly the actual situation was a little better than her most optimistic expectation.

The Bureau not only provided low-cost housing for reserve officials, but also took meals into consideration.Just to the south of the accommodation area, there is a restaurant that provides meals for those who live here.

In fact, she didn’t know if it should be called a restaurant—because it didn’t provide a lobby or a private room for people to sit down and eat, but prepared pots or earthen pots by herself, and asked the chef to fill whatever she wanted, and then brought it back to eat .At the same time, what is used to pay the bill is not money, but food stamps.This kind of ticket has to be exchanged for the same amount of silver at the secretariat. Although it takes an extra trip every month, it is much more convenient to use.

The restaurant offers three rounds of sales every day, namely Chenshi, Noon and Youshi.Whether the price is expensive or not Liu Ruyan is not sure, but the taste is much better than the ones in Zui brothel, especially the grilled fish... She never knew before that grilled sea fish can be so delicious.

Moreover, she no longer had to look at Mammy's face to eat.

She decides what she wants to eat and how much she wants to eat every day.

Even the process of going to a restaurant to eat has become a very interesting thing.

There are many more joys like this.

After no one controlled her every move, Liu Ruyan felt indescribably comfortable and at ease - if she only thought that she would not regret it when she left the drunken brothel, now it all turned into happiness.

Fortunately, she mustered up the courage that day and stepped into the gate of the secretariat.

Because of this, Liu Ruyan knew that now was not the time to relax, the school would start the first class in five days, and she had to go all out to live up to the appointment of Mr. Fu Cheng.

After breakfast, she opened the supplementary textbook.

A series of strange letters called "Pinyin" appeared before her eyes.

Chapter 234 Refugee Tide

It can be said that that night, Ruyan Liu was completely attracted by these contents.

It looks similar to the use of Zhuyin, but if you think about it a little deeper, you will find that it is much more convenient than Zhuyin.The essence of Zhuyin is to use simple characters to represent complex characters. At present, there are mainly two types: Zhizhu and Qianzhu.The former is like "Song Du Ruo Song", "Xing Du Ruo Xing", while the latter is more complicated, such as "Practice as Lang Dian Qie" and so on.

But as far as her actual use is concerned, these annotations are only suitable for people who have a certain basic skill in writing, otherwise it is better to memorize unfamiliar words directly.After all, there is no standard for the phonetic notation of a word, and it varies from person to person. For example, Song can be annotated as a gift, or it can be annotated as a recitation and lawsuit, depending on the personal habits of the annotator.

However, regardless of whether the learners have mastered these words in advance, even if they have, their pronunciation may be completely different from the habitual pronunciation of the annotators!

For example, in the north and the south, there are obvious differences in the pronunciation of Duongsong, so it is very likely that the phonetic characters of the phonetic characters are similar, but the phonetic characters are different, or the two are not similar.

This is true even for straight bets, not to mention cut bets involving two split notes.

The supplementary textbook given to her by Mrs. Fucheng completely overcomes this problem from the front - it abandons the use of characters to phonetic characters, and instead changes them to 26 weird symbols.It is true that these symbols can also be phonetic notated with words, such as a for ruo'a and o for ruo'o, but the most basic characters with the fewest phonetic changes are used for onomatopoeia, which greatly reduces the possibility of mispronunciation.

Secondly, no matter how uncommon the glyphs are or how difficult the pronunciation is, they can all be derived from the combination of these symbols, so there is no need to worry about whether the annotations can be understood or not, and the pronunciation habits of the annotators themselves.Considering homophones, the pinyin also adds a tone link, which makes the pronunciation clear at a glance.