Taoyuan Farmhouse Daily

It is not easy to control saline-alkali land, especially in such a large area, not only must consider a small part of the current treatment, but also plan for the management of other lands in the future.

In this way, there is a lot of preparatory work in the early stage, and careful overall planning is required.In this regard, although the people in Taoyuan Village can find capable people to help, everyone is inexperienced, and the preparation work will still consume a lot of energy and time.

During this period of time, the daily joy must be to not be distracted in school, no matter whether it is education or the treatment of saline-alkali land, there should be no delay.So he asked Chang Xisheng to investigate the situation in the county first, and spread the news that Taoyuan Village wanted to invite a wife.

Although Daoxiang County does not have a special place for checking news like the mansion, but because the county is small, everyone knows the basics, and it is not difficult to check the news.In particular, there are fewer scholars, and Chang Xisheng only took a few days to figure out the situation of scholars in the county.

Not only that, almost everyone in the county knew that people in Taoyuan Village wanted to invite Master.Everyone talked a lot, saying that this Taoyuan village used to be unobtrusive, and they didn't expect to be able to open a school in a short time.In Daoxiang County, there are still very few schools, and the families that can attract wives are all well-known in the local area, but there is no school in the village.

Some people also ridiculed, saying that a group of mud legs are whimsical, although it is very happy to have a child prodigy, it does not mean that mud legs can walk this way.So, it's just grandstanding.

Regardless of how everyone evaluates it, at least this matter has been publicized.

It was possible to be so fast because of Chang Xisheng's previous work in the county to lay the foundation, otherwise, if it was the same as before, it would not have been so smooth.

Before the Shen family caravan went to Taoyuan Village to transport away the things produced by the Chang family, this matter had long been spread throughout Daoxiang County.Everyone was very surprised. Although they were no strangers to the Chang family's products because of Chang Xisheng before, they never expected that they could be sold in the house!

Although many people don't know Shen's family well, they think it must be very good to attract the caravan from the mansion to transport it back in person.Because even the Qian family had to ask for their own pockets to escort the things they collected.

Driven by curiosity, many people went to Chang Xisheng to buy something that could make the mansion come to pick up the taste in person.

In this way, the Chang family's business in the county has improved, and it is many times more effective than Chang Xisheng's hard work these days.

Chang Xisheng's investigation was almost done, so Chang Xile took Chang Yu to the county.

"According to what you explained before, those who only know how to study, as well as those who are ignorant, have a bad reputation and are inconvenient at home, will be kicked out, leaving only these two."

Although Chang Xile had expected that there were not many suitable candidates, he did not expect that there were only two people left who passed the preliminary examination.

Chang Xisheng sighed: "There are not many scholars in our county, and only rich families can go to private schools. Most of these people come from these families. Let's be a master in the valley.

And those from poor families cherish the hard-won opportunities too much, and basically bury their hearts and minds in the pile of books.Or they have the same views as those rich kids, and after considering what you said, there are only these two people left in the end. "

Hearing this, Chang Xile could only sigh. Before wanting to come by herself, she felt that it was not easy to find a suitable wife.

"The news that our village wants to invite a master is released, so no one comes to recommend himself?"

Chang Xisheng shook his head and said, "No."

Literati are relatively noble, and everyone has a feeling of worthless delivery.It is not a very good choice to go to Taoyuan Village to be a master. Those who have not been admitted to the scholar are basically still studying in the school, and most of the admitted are in the county school.

Whether it is at home or in school, the learning atmosphere in the county is stronger. If there is a problem that cannot be understood, there are people to discuss it with.As a result, everyone is even more reluctant to go to the mountainous corner of Taoyuan Village, and there are still many people with their families.

Chang Xile also understood this point, not to mention being disappointed, it was originally just to let everyone have a bottom line.

"Tell me about the two of you."

Chang Xisheng informed Chang Xile of the situation of the remaining two people. One person was named Song Wancheng, who was born in a scholarly family in Daoxiang County.Both the father and grandfather of the family were awarded the title of scholar, but they didn't stop there.Now Song Wancheng has also passed the examination as a scholar, making the Song family more famous.

The Song family had a good family background, Song Wancheng was the only son in the family, and he usually lived quite affluently, with excellent clothing and supplies.

The other was named Feng Tianqin, whose situation was quite similar to that of the Chang family in the past, with an average family background, and the family tried their best to provide for him.

Chang Xisheng said: "I think this Feng Tianqin is quite suitable. He not only studies hard, but also often copies books and writes letters to others to make money. Now he seldom goes to school, and most of them study at home. And his family members Many, parents at home have brothers to take care of them, so coming to our Taoyuan Village will not hinder anything. By the way, although he is 20 years old now, he is not married yet."

The students who are still working hard on the scientific examination here are relatively late to marry, and most of them are afraid of being distracted.There are also some people who have far-reaching thoughts and don't want to make a decision early. If they become prosperous in the future, their wives at home will not be worthy and become an obstacle.

"What about Song Wancheng?"

"He is not very sure, he often goes out to visit mountains and rivers. I heard that he went to run a business with someone before. He went there for more than a year, and he just came back not long ago. So he passed the examination of scholar, but has been No refinement."

Chang Xisheng somewhat disagreed, feeling that Song Wancheng didn't look like a scholar, and completely forgot that Chang Xile and Song Wancheng were in the same boat.

However, Chang Xisheng's prejudice is also unreasonable. Although reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles, if you want to make a difference in scientific examinations in this life, you have to study hard.Unless you're naturally extremely bright, it's hard to do well on exams.

Chang Xile asked curiously: "How old is this Song Wancheng?"

"Now I'm in my twenties, and the oldest child is already five or six years old."

Chang Xile nodded, "These two are both famous as scholars, so there is no one suitable for those who don't?"

Chang Xisheng shook his head and said, "Those people basically don't want to leave the county seat, and want to learn more in the school. Those who don't care about the school are mostly because they don't do their homework well, and they usually have fun."

"The news that our village wants to invite a master spreads. How do you react?"

Chang Xisheng said a little indignantly: "It's fine for ordinary people, most of them think that our village is generous. On the contrary, some scholars think it's an insult to politeness, and anyone can read sage books. These words are so exciting that I don’t dare to accept this.”

"He's right to say that."

Chang Xisheng was stunned for a moment, and Chang Xile said with a smile: "That's why people like him also study, and they call themselves scholars."

Chang Xisheng was immediately happy, "Yes, that's the reason."

"Brother, I want to meet these two people. Give me their addresses, and I will visit them myself."

Chang Xisheng gave the address of the two to Chang Xile, and without delay, Chang Xile immediately went to find the two.

The first person he came into contact with was Feng Tianqin, whom Chang Xisheng said was very satisfied. Feng Tianqin's home was not far from where Chang Xisheng rented, and under Chang Xisheng's leadership, he quickly found him.

Although the conditions of the Feng family were not good enough, they were already very good compared to the people in the village. No wonder they were able to offer up a scholar.

When the Feng family heard their identities, they were surprised but not too surprised.They had known for a long time that Taoyuan Village wanted to invite their master, but they did not expect that Chang Xile would come to invite him in person.In Daoxiang County, as long as there are students in the family, they all know that there is such a person as Chang Xile and his experience.

Feng Tianqin was also a little surprised to see them, Chang Xile bowed forward, "Feng Xiucai, please forgive me for disturbing you."

Feng Tianqin is a gentle person, he quickly said: "Don't be so polite, I heard Chang Xiucai's name earlier, now I can finally meet."

The two exchanged a few words, and Chang Xile went straight to the point, "I don't know if you heard that our Taoyuan Village wants to hire a teacher to teach the children in the village?"

"I did hear it."

"I came here today to invite Feng Xiucai. I wonder if Feng Xiucai is interested?"

Feng Tianqin paused, "Thank you Chang Xiucai for your love, but I don't know why Chang Xiucai didn't teach it personally?"

Chang Xile did not hide anything, and revealed that she would be busy renovating the saline-alkali land and preparing to continue the scientific research.

"I'm really too busy, so I can only come here and invite Feng Xiucai. If Feng Xiucai is willing to go, I don't have to worry about anything. I just need to spend half a day every day teaching the children. There is no need to pay too much attention, just let me It’s okay if they know the most commonly used characters and can count. If there are particularly clever ones, let’s talk about it.”

"Chang Xiucai also has the opportunity to continue the scientific examination, which is really a great thing! But since he has the opportunity, how can he focus on other things, all things are inferior, only studies are high, and farming is the business of farmers. As long as Chang Xiucai is in the scientific examination If you shine, you are not afraid that you will have no land in the future, so why waste your time now? Chang Xiucai should not waste this time and concentrate on reading."

Feng Tianqin persuasively persuaded that he used to be very envious of Chang Xile, but later he heard that Chang Xile ruined his future because of an accidental injury, and he felt very sorry.Now that she heard that Chang Xile was going to be busy with irrelevant things, she was very anxious, afraid that Chang Xile would go astray.

Chang Xile also knew that Feng Tianqin was sincerely doing his best, but because of these words, he felt that Feng Tianqin was not suitable for teaching the children of Taoyuan Village.

Chang Xile did not continue this topic with him, but chatted about other things. After some conversations, Chang Xile was even more sure that Feng Tianqin was not suitable.

Feng Tianqin's ideas are too traditional, and he is not used to accepting new things and new viewpoints.

Although Feng Tianqin didn't say it clearly, his point of view is that studying is for scientific examinations, for being an official, and for being a master.He believes that only in this way can he display his talents and dare to benefit the people of the world.

These views are contrary to Chang Xile's. Chang Xile thinks that reading is to find more ways to develop, but Feng Tianqin is stuck in one way.Feng Tianqin is not an official fan, but also has a heart of compassion for the world, but his thinking is too limited and runs counter to Chang Xile.

This also made Feng Tianqin only pay attention to reading some books related to scientific research, and never paid attention to others.

In this way, it does not meet Chang Xile's requirements. The students brought out by Feng Tianqin must have the same views as him. If the children are really talented in this area, that's fine. If they don't, it will only make the children more confused.

Feng Tianqin also knew what Chang Xile was thinking, but the two of them didn't point it out, and Feng Tianqin declined on the grounds of inconvenience.

Later, Chang Xile also sent Feng Tianqin the test questions from previous years collected by Gao Yuan. Although the two had different views, it must be said that Feng Tianqin's knowledge was very good.And although Feng Tianqin was stubborn, it was based on his own conditions.According to Feng Tianqin's knowledge, it is still very possible to make it all the way up.So there is nothing wrong with him insisting on taking the path of scientific research, but it is not suitable for other people.

Chang Xile's move is also to make a good sale. If Gao Yuan can pass the exam, it will be a good relationship.Anyway, there is no need to hide this kind of thing. The real questions in the previous life are all over the sky, and there is no trouble.

Chang Xile said goodbye to Feng Tianqin, and immediately went to find Song Wancheng.

Song Wancheng saw them coming, and said with a smile: "I thought you guys would reject me directly, but you have some good eyesight."

Chang Xile didn't expect Song Wancheng to be so direct, he didn't say a word.

The other party was straightforward, and Chang Xile cut straight to the point, and invited with a very sincere attitude, "I don't know if Song Xiucai is willing to come to our Taoyuan Village to teach the children?"

"Chang Xiucai is no worse than me in learning, why don't you teach him yourself?"

Chang Xile told him the previous explanation with Feng Tianqin, and Song Wancheng's eyes lit up immediately, "Can you still clean up the place of reprimand?"

"It hasn't been formally started yet, but it's almost inseparable."

Song Wancheng sighed and said: "I never thought that you would be so powerful at such a young age, and you are so clear about agriculture, you were born to be envied."

Chang Xile said with a smile: "Thank you Song Xiucai for your compliment, but you are from a farming family, so naturally you pay more attention to these things on weekdays."

Song Wancheng waved his hand, "Don't be so unfamiliar with us. If you don't mind us being called brothers, I'll take advantage of my older age and call you Brother Chang."

Chang Xile followed the good example, cupped his hands and said, "Brother Song."

"Brother Chang, since you call me elder brother, there is no reason for me to refuse your personal invitation. Besides, I also want to see what you can do to improve that place. By the way, your village is called Taoyuan Village. There is Isn't there a peach grove?"

"Yes, there is a mountain full of peach trees. When the spring is warm and the flowers bloom, it is very beautiful. And the fruit tastes very good, but it is not easy to transport, so it is rarely sold outside. Not only that, our Taoyuan Village has a beautiful scenery. Today It's spring, and the wild flowers are blooming, if Brother Song comes there, you will definitely make your poetry flourish."

Chang Xile's words are true. Although the entire Daoxiang County is a hilly area, full of green mountains and green forests, it seems to be similar, but the scenery of Taoyuan Village still stands out.Just like its name, it looks like a paradise.

Song Wancheng was even more yearning after hearing this, "When are you going back to the village? I'll go back with you."

Chang Xile didn't expect Song Wancheng to be so impatient, and quickly said: "Brother Song, you don't need to be so anxious, you have to make us prepare. You are a distinguished guest of our Taoyuan Village, so you should be kind to us. Besides, you will live in us in the future. In Taoyuan Village, where you want to live, how to arrange the house, etc., you have to have a charter. Because I am afraid that the preparations in advance will be unsatisfactory, so now they are just empty."

Song Wancheng waved his hand, "It's enough to have a place to lie down and a place to eat, there is no need to be so particular about it."

Chang Xile did not expect Song Wancheng to be so free and easy, "But Brother Song's family..."

Song Wancheng was even more indifferent, "My wife and children should be with me. If they don't want to go there, I will just come back every now and then. I usually go away for more than half a year. My parents, wife and children are used to it. "

The corners of Chang Xile's mouth couldn't help twitching, it's really unlucky to marry such a person.

Song Wancheng knew what Chang Xile was thinking when he saw Chang Xile's appearance, and said with a smile: "I also want to prepare well for the scientific examination this time. It's quiet where you are, so I can study at ease. Besides, with you here, if I encounter something There are also people who ponder over difficult problems with me. To tell you the truth, I have heard of your reputation for a long time, and I have long wanted to discuss it with you."

Chang Xile smiled and said, "I also have the same intention."

Since Song Wancheng said so, Chang Xile didn't refuse, and he really didn't want the children in the village to go to school for too long, so that they would forget everything they learned before.

"Before Brother Song is willing to go to teach, there are some things that have to be explained to Brother Song."

Song Wancheng was not surprised, being invited by others to teach at home is different from accepting students by himself, so he said: "It should be so."

Chang Xile told him the purpose of running the school, "The children in our village have different aptitudes, so basically they only need to be able to read and understand things. If they meet talented people, Brother Song can teach them in their own way. But I hope that in normal times, these children will not be instilled with the argument that 'everything is inferior, only reading is high'. This will only harm them, and they will only fail to achieve high and low in the future."

Song Wancheng nodded, "I also have a request, that is, if those children don't want to study, I won't stay."

Naturally, Chang Xile didn't respond, and told Taoyuan Village that it was quite poor, and the children couldn't buy books and write with pen and ink. Song Wancheng didn't think there was anything wrong with it, but thought it would be easier.

Because the requirements are not high, unlike the county towns, which send their children to schools, most of them are for the future on the road of scientific examinations.Because the overall cultural quality is not high, literacy and reading have the same meaning here. If reading is not for scientific examinations, then I don’t think it is necessary.

In this way, as a teacher, you have to work hard to teach, which is very laborious.

But it's much easier to just teach you how to read and write.

"Although Changdi is young, he is knowledgeable. Reading can be wise, and it should be popularized by the public. There is not only one way to study, but there are more ways, depending on what is suitable for each person. Don't forget to read when you are in such a difficult situation. , I think they are a group of teachable people. If you said that you went there for Brother Chang, now you want to meet the people in your village."

Such a point of view is exactly the same as Chang Xile's, Chang Xile was very happy in his heart, and quickly responded: "I will definitely not disappoint Brother Song."

The two finally agreed that they would come back to pick up Song Wancheng into the village in ten days' time. No matter how urgent it was, they had to arrange everything well to avoid chaos there.

After solving this difficult problem, Chang Xile felt refreshed, and when he and Chang Yu walked down the street, they felt that their steps were much lighter.

"Little meow, what's the matter?"

Chang Xile was pulled by Chang Yu's sleeves.

Chang Yu pointed to a grocery stall by the side of the road and said, "Shopping."

Chang Xi was happy, this was the first time Chang Yu asked to buy something on his own initiative, and he naturally did not disagree.

"What do you want to buy, little meow?"

The stall is small but there are many varieties, all kinds of gadgets, such as needlework, hairpins, handkerchiefs, rouge and gouache, pens, inks, paper and inkstones, oiled paper umbrellas, straw sandals, etc. Chang Xile couldn't see what Chang Yu wanted to buy.

Chang Yu pointed to the flute hanging on the shelf, "This one."

Chang Xile was stunned, this kid is still interested in music?

"Why does Xiao Miao suddenly want to buy a flute?"

"Ride a bull and play the flute."

Chang Xile suddenly understood, all kinds of feelings flashed in his heart, he never thought that Chang Yu could remember his casual sentence so clearly.

"Is it because I like it, so I want to buy and learn it?"

Chang Yu nodded unabashedly, "Well, Lele likes it."

Chang Xile's heart was touched, she never thought that there would be someone who cared about her so much.Even his biological parents may not be able to do this, and his previous parents were even more indifferent to him than ordinary people.

He touched Chang Yu's head. "Xiao Miao, you don't have to force yourself to do anything for me, first you have to like yourself."

Chang Yu tilted his head, taking it for granted, "Lele likes it, and Xiaomiao likes it."

Chang Xile didn't know what to say. At this time, she couldn't think about educational views such as not being able to grow up healthily without an independent personality. She was only full of emotions.

"Why is your child so likable? No wonder mother-in-law and daughter-in-law tend to fight. It's really unpleasant to share with others who love each other and love yourself."

Chang Xile couldn't help sighing again, he couldn't even imagine Chang Yu growing up, marrying a new wife, and then building his own small family, no longer around himself.

It's just been like this for less than a year, and if we have to live together for such a long time in the future, the relationship will only get deeper and deeper.When the day Chang Yu marries a wife and has children, I don't know if he will lose his composure.

But you can't not get close to Chang Yu just because of this possibility, isn't this a typical brain problem.

Maybe it's because he thinks too much. He hasn't been close to people since he was a child, so there is such a person who not only relies on himself, but also puts himself first and thinks of himself everywhere, so it is inevitable that he will be at a loss for a while.

Chang Yu didn't quite understand what Chang Xile said later, but he was very happy to hear the first sentence, "Lele is the best."

Chang Xile laughed, and joked: "When you know I'm fine, don't do anything wrong to me, or I won't talk to you anymore."

Chang Yu suddenly looked serious, "No."

After a pause, he emphasized again: "Never."