Rebirth 1958: My Home is in Nanluoguxiang

Chang Zhengyang came down from the ladder somewhat disappointed. Lao Liu's self-criticism was dry and he spoke haltingly. It consisted of only more than 300 words in total. It was hard for him, who could not read a single word, to write so many words.

Well, it should not be written by him. It seems that Liu Guangqi wrote it for him. Although this kid is only in the first grade of junior high school, his grades are good. Writing a 300-word essay is not a problem for him.

Chang Zhengyang was disappointed that Liu Haizhong did not cause any trouble during the entire process.

Judging from the look on Liu Haizhong’s face, he probably doesn’t know the reason behind this.

It seems that Yi Zhonghai handled this matter well!

If Old Yi had not been childless, with his skills, he would have already gotten a position as an official.

After all, Lao Yi is a seventh-level worker and he is not yet fifty years old. He still has a chance to get a government position.

The bottom line is that Old Yi has no son and no longer has the ambition to do that.

The only interesting thing is that Wang Suyang refused the position of manager, and Yi Zhonghai had no choice but to let Xu Damao's father Xu Fugui take over.

It was the end of October, and the first snow after the beginning of winter swept across the northern land. After one night, the sky and the earth were covered with white.

As soon as Chang Zhengyang arrived at the hospital, he received a call from the medical school, saying that a leader from the Ministry of Education was coming to inspect the work today and asked to see him by name.

So Chang Zhengyang had no choice but to tie his scarf, put on gloves, and ride his bicycle to the medical school.

Leaders of the Ministry of Education?

It seems like he is not familiar with the leaders at the Ministry of Education!

who can that be?

Chang Zhengyang came to the medical school with questions. The secretary of the office was waiting for him at the school gate. When he saw him, he rushed over and took him to the office.

"No, Secretary Xu, who on earth is this? Why are you so anxious? You have to give me a break!"

Secretary Xu is in his thirties and usually has a calm demeanor, but today he is as irritable as a young man.

"Oh, Teacher Chang, I'm not sure either. I heard that it was Deputy Minister Zhao who just took office a few days ago. He is the executive minister in charge of the work of the department. He called us at 7:30 this morning and said that he would come to inspect us. He also specifically asked to see you. Come with me quickly. Minister Zhao is already in the dean's office."

The executive minister in charge of the work, wow, he is already a high-ranking leader at the ministerial level.

Your surname is Zhao?

Are there any leaders I know with the surname Zhao?

Chang Zhengyang went through his memories but couldn't find any clues. Looking at Secretary Xu's expression, he probably wouldn't be able to get anything out of him.

Five minutes later, Secretary Xu pushed open the door of the dean's office, and Chang Zhengyang followed closely behind, and then saw a somewhat familiar face.

"Old Zhao? Uh, hello, Minister Zhao!"

Old Zhao?

The other people in the office looked at Chang Zhengyang, and then at Minister Zhao. The relationship between these two people is interesting!

It turned out that this Old Zhao was the same Old Zhao I met last time when I was queuing at the theater.

When Old Zhao heard the word "Old Zhao" from Chang Zhengyang's mouth, he laughed and walked towards Chang Zhengyang.

"You should call me Lao Zhao, Teacher Xiao Chang. We meet again. I just had a chat with your Dean Wei for a while, and I found out that your achievements are even greater than I thought!"

Chang Zhengyang scratched the back of his head and said, "It's all in the past. Zhao, Lao Zhao, have you figured it out?"

Old Zhao nodded gently, feeling a little emotional.

After Chang Zhengyang returned home, he tossed and turned for several days thinking about what he had said that afternoon. After returning to the Yan University campus and taking a walk around, he finally made up his mind to take off his military uniform and transfer to the local area.

When he put forward his idea to the old political commissar, the other party did not understand it and tried to persuade him. Later, seeing his firm attitude, he agreed.

However, he was not allowed to teach at the university, but was arranged to go to the Ministry of Education.

His appointment this time caused quite a stir among his comrades. Everyone thought he was being foolish by insisting on going to a low-paying position like the Ministry of Education.

Old Zhao said with a teasing look on his face, "Old Li scolded you bitterly on the phone. He said that next time he goes to Beijing for a meeting, he will definitely drag you to the new recruit camp for a few months of training."

Chang Zhengyang was speechless and choked up, "If he has the guts, just come and catch me. If he can catch me, I lose!"

Haha ...

The two laughed heartily, and Lao Zhao turned to Dean Wei and said, "Dean Wei, I'm sorry, I want to talk to Teacher Xiao Chang alone."

Dean Wei waved his hand and said, "It's alright, Minister Zhao, please feel free to do as you please."

After saying that, he stood up and prepared to leave. Lao Zhao quickly stopped him. It was not in Lao Zhao's character to come to someone else's territory and occupy their office, so he and Chang Zhengyang just wandered around the campus.

The snow on the road has been cleared by the students. It is sunny after the snow and the visibility is very good. The sky is clear and blue, which makes people feel particularly happy at a glance.

Old Zhao was in a heavy mood. He looked at the snow in the grass and slowly told Chang Zhengyang the reason why he came to see him this time.

It turned out that on the first day that Lao Zhao took office, he went to the surrounding areas of Yanjing to inspect the operation of primary and secondary schools in various places.

When he saw the children in the mountains, with red hands holding pencils while doing their homework and having two sweet potatoes for lunch, tears suddenly flowed down his face. A grown man in his forties cried like a child.

So he made up his mind to change the current situation, but when he returned to the department and put forward this proposal, everyone just shook their heads.

In a word, no money!

Although the country has been liberated for ten years, the country is still in a state of disrepair and there are too many areas that require money: national defense, science and technology, industry, which one is not more urgent and more important than education?

It is already very difficult for the country to achieve universal primary and secondary education, and there is simply no spare money to invest.

"After seeing those children, I realized that I still have a long way to go in my career. Chang Zhengyang, thank you very much for waking me up!"

Old Zhao bowed to Chang Zhengyang and was supported by Chang Zhengyang.

"No need to do that. I just gave you a push. The main reason is that you care about the country and the people."

Seeing that he couldn't continue to bow, Lao Zhao stopped insisting, straightened up and said with a smile: "I still want to thank you, come to my house tonight, I'll ask your sister-in-law to cook a few dishes, and we can have a couple of drinks."

"Row!"

Chang Zhengyang was not pretentious. What's wrong with the minister? The minister is also a human being. Besides, he has met higher-ranking leaders, okay?

Old Zhao smiled when he saw this. He liked people like Chang Zhengyang who were neither humble nor arrogant, and it was very comfortable for him to get along with them.

"Our education system is poor, and you know the current situation of the country, I don't need to tell you, we just can't come up with the money. I was really worried these days, and then your sister-in-law suggested that I come to you, saying that you might have a solution."

"Sister-in-law asked you to find me?"

Chang Zhengyang raised his finger in surprise and pointed at his nose.