Farming and teaching across different worlds

If you get the next year's exam, you can give it a try.When Ji Xiuran heard what Mr. said, he frowned and thought about it, and felt that what Mr. said was not unreasonable, and the path he pointed out was indeed feasible.

Chapter 61

After Ji Xiuran came out of Mr.'s study, his face was a little dignified. After Shi Jingchen saw it, he asked with concern: "Xiu Ran, what's wrong?"

Ji Xiuran looked at him, found the worry in his eyes, smiled and said: "It's nothing, but there are some things to think about."

In fact, what Mr. said is indeed reasonable. For a grassroots like Ji Xiuran, after being admitted to Jinshi, the prospect of the academy's development is much better than that of a single person who has made a name for himself.He wanted to build a competitive academy that would last forever. He started from scratch, and the difficulty was beyond his expectation.

When the academy is built in the future, the source of students is the most important part. The academy can accept some people who have no foundation, but the academy has to accept students who have passed the college examination. Shu Xiu will not be very attractive, and only real strength can make an academy competitive and able to operate for a long time.

But in his place, except for him, the freshly baked Juren master, the remaining two gentlemen are just talents, and the most lacking thing is strength.He realized that his thinking was too simple. After being awakened by Mr. Xi, he realized that it is not so easy to start an academy. The first thing he faced was the problem of manpower. He still does not have enough teachers to support an academy. .

With a long sigh, Ji Xiuran slowly relaxed, the difficulties he encountered now are only temporary, as long as he takes his time, he will get over it, he comforted himself silently in his heart, Shi Jingchen looked at him worriedly, although Ji Xiuran said He's fine, but judging from his unrelenting expression, it doesn't look like he's completely fine.

Silently bring him into his arms, let him lean on him, try to be as comfortable as possible.Ji Xiuran leaned against Shi Jingchen's body according to his strength, and said: "Third brother, I found it very difficult, running an academy is very difficult, and the imperial examination is also very difficult."

Shi Jingchen hugged him to prevent him from being swayed by the carriage, and said, "Sir, you can help." Whether it is building an academy or imperial examinations, you can consult with your husband.After hearing this, Ji Xiuran had a flash of inspiration. Indeed, why didn't he think of it before, it was so dark under the lights, isn't Mr. a ready-made talent, if Mr. can come to his academy, then he will have confidence.

It is also reasonable for the husband to say that he should continue to take the imperial examination. His results in the rural examination this time are good, which fully shows that he is talented, and he has the golden finger of the memory book, which has a lot of advantages over these local students. He felt a little sorry for himself if he didn't make good use of it.

Moreover, as the highest level of examination for literati, it is an affirmation of a person's ability. If he passes the Jinshi examination, then his academy will have more advantages and confidence in the development of his academy in the future.Therefore, he must continue to take the imperial examination, even if he does not become an official in the future.

However, as the gentleman said, the matter of running the academy still needs to be considered in the long run, and his main task now is still in the spring of the next year.

When Ji Xiuran and Shi Jingchen returned to Qingshan Village, it was the busiest time in the Qiaotou market. As soon as the Ji family's carriage arrived on the bridge, someone saw it, and then they shouted "Master Juren is back" and "Master Juren is back!" , the villagers who heard it shouted and immediately surrounded Ji Xiuran's carriage, making it impossible to move.

Aunt Li said to the carriage: "Xiu Ran, come out for a while, let's see Master Juren." The other villagers also booed.When the carriage stopped, Ji Xiuran wanted to raise the curtain with Shi Jingchen and lean out to see what was going on, but before he could do it, he was blocked by enthusiastic villagers.

Hearing the words of the villagers now, he no longer hides in the carriage, lifts the curtain, looks out at the surrounding villagers, bows his hands to them, and says: "Xiuran thanked all the folks here, and I will hold a banquet at home tomorrow. All the folks will come and join us." After hearing this, the villagers laughed and said, "Definitely, definitely."

Ji Xiuran clasped his hands again and said, "Let me go first." The villagers saw the person, and there was no reason to block the road to prevent them from leaving, so they voluntarily moved out of the way, and the Ji family's carriage returned home smoothly.

The Ji family had already received news that Ji Xiuran was coming back today, so the family didn't go out and were busy with the feast at home.Even Dahong and Erhong were picked up by Brother Ji ahead of time.While Ji's mother was busy in the kitchen, she looked out, so she asked Daqing and the boys to look outside the gate.

While waiting impatiently, Daqing ran in with his two younger brothers, cheering: "Uncle is back, uncle is back." Ji's family put down their work and rushed out to the gate.

When Ji Xiuran got out of the car, he saw Ji's father, mother and other members of the family waiting excitedly at the door.He stepped forward quickly, supported the two old people, and said, "Father and mother, the child is back."

Ji's father and Ji's mother replied excitedly: "Okay, okay, my son is promising."

Afterwards, Ji Xiuran greeted the eldest brother and the second brother and his wife, and then patted the heads of a few children, before the family headed back.

The next day, the Ji family hosted a banquet. Although they had already celebrated when they received the good news, when Ji Xiuran came back, he still wanted to entertain the respected people in the village. Ji Xiuran even sent invitations to the magistrate, but he and the county The grandfather doesn't have much friendship, so he probably won't be there, and he still has to be invited to show respect even if he doesn't come.At the same time, Mr. Zeng was invited.Also solemnly invited Mr.

As expected, the county magistrate only gave a gift and was not present, but old master Zeng was very active and arrived early, so Ji Xiuran arranged him and the elders of the village together.Unexpectedly, the old man and the clan elders in the village could chat quite well.

Mr. Xi and his wife will arrive soon. It is not the first time for them to come to Ji's house. When they came last time, they liked the environment of Qingshan Village. This time they are free, and they plan to stay here for a few more days. sky.After hearing this, Ji Xiuran was very happy, and immediately went to clean up their room.Mother Ji stopped her and said, "Don't worry about this kind of thing. You are a juren now. How can you do this? I will arrange it. You go to greet the guests."

Ji Xiuran patted his head in embarrassment, and went out.Regarding the change of identity, Ji Xiuran didn't have a big feeling, nor did he have a clear understanding, and he always thought it was the same as before, but the people around him changed their attitudes, and he was often reminded that there were some things that he couldn't do, that he would lose his identity, Ji Xiuran couldn't get used to it for a while, and felt a little helpless.It's just a little thing, and I let go after feeling a little bit.

After the banquet was over, Ji Xiuran finally freed up to deal with things.What urgently needs to be resolved now is the matter of the school. Since it has been decided not to open the academy, the school will continue to operate as usual.The elementary class has always been recruiting new students, and they can come to school any time of the year, but the adult class can't be like this. He plans to have a session every two years, with the old students graduating and the freshmen starting school.This year happens to be the day when this adult class graduates.

It is also the day of the new recruits.He wants to discuss the matter of recruiting students with Liu Xiang and Brother Lu.When he went to the lounge, Liu Xiang and Brother Lu were standing by the desk, listening to the teacher's teaching.Mr. Xi stayed at Ji's house for a while, and the place he came to the most was the school. When he saw Liu Xiang preparing for the imperial examination, he gave him some guidance, and by the way, also checked Lu Qingyi.

Both Liu Xiang and Senior Brother Lu are eager to learn, but they really enjoy this kind of care.

Ji Xiuran stood by and waited. Mr. Xi saw him after the school examination and said: "Xiu Ran should not slack off, you must always review, and you must practice your calligraphy every day." Say more, "The old man is going to visit other places, let's talk."

The three of them bowed to send the gentleman away before sitting down and talking.

"This time, I mainly want to talk about the adult class recruitment and moving." Ji Xiuran said first.

Liu Xiang nodded and said, "Just ask Brother Ji if you need anything."

Ji Xiuran continued: "It's not a big deal, it's just that there may be a lot of people enrolled in the adult class this time, can there be a solution?"

Senior Brother Lu pondered for a while and said, "This problem is indeed difficult, mainly due to the lack of staff in the school."

Ji Xiuran nodded, he knew the reason very well, but it couldn't be solved in a short time.

Senior Brother Lu continued: "I have a method, I don't know if it is feasible."

"Oh, let's hear it."

"There are a few students with good grades in this year, but we can consider letting them come over as teaching assistants."

After hearing this, Ji Xiuran and Liu Xiang's eyes lit up.This method is indeed feasible.This not only solved the manpower problem, but also solved the employment problem of the students. Ji Xiuran was so annoyed that he wanted to knock his head off. Why did he forget that when he graduated from university, he often heard about staying in school? After staying here for a long time, I don't remember the common sense questions before, and I didn't think of such a good idea. I have lived in a stable life for a long time, and my thinking has become dull.

Moreover, the adult class was not recruited all at once. At that time, the method of bringing the old students with the new hair was used.How could he forget it.

As for the candidates, several people knew in their hearts, and the best ones belonged to Zhao Shan and the others, but they had other things to do besides busy research in the laboratory, Zhao Shan was in charge of the paper workshop, Wu San In charge of the lime kiln, Wang Erzhu and Li Cheng are in charge of the brick and tile kiln. Excluding these people, only Wu Xiaoli, Li Chen and Zhou Jun can be used.