Corrupt County Magistrate (12)

The first free academy in Chuiliu finally announced the start of enrollment thanks to the efforts of all the county officials.

On the first day of the academy's opening, Ji Changze came to the entrance of the academy with a glowing face and said some very inspiring words to the people who came after hearing the news.

And standing next to him were several of his subordinates.

These subordinates all have a common feature, thin hair, a slightly cool head, and dark circles under the eyes have become popular among them.

But no one looked depressed. Instead, they were all full of energy and smiling. They stood next to their adults with their chests raised and their heads raised. Although they did not speak, their expressions and movements showed full of energy and pride.

Can you not be proud?

They have all become the first generation of teachers in the academy.

This not only teaches people, but also means that they have become teachers for hundreds of people. Even if they retire in the future, there will still be hundreds of students who see them and bow to them as disciples. If there are any promising ones among them, it will be even more embarrassing for them. Top with gold.

Everyone was very excited, and Wang Captou was the most excited one among them.

He is a rough man. Although he has studied in school, he is not very educated compared to other people in the county government. He used to think that he was already in the top position if he sat in the position of arresting the head. He no longer has the qualifications to go up. very good.

But today, he actually became Mr.

Even if he only teaches students the martial arts of horseback riding, archery, and Cuju, Mr. Ji has said that he can help these students no less than other gentlemen.

Literati don't like to move around, and always study in their rooms. Most of them are weak scholars, and they have a hard time in the imperial examination. Many scholars may not be unable to answer the questions, but their body bones cannot support them. They can't endure it before they finish answering the questions. I can regret leaving the examination room.

The adults said that the Imperial College in the capital has courses specifically teaching students to exercise, but the gentlemen of the Imperial College also think it is good for the students.

Wang Captou didn't have much knowledge. He was very happy when he heard that the Imperial College, where only officials and officials could enter, had a gentleman like him.

How could he be so virtuous that he could get such an opportunity?

At this moment, he was extremely grateful that he listened to the adults and honestly trained his subordinates according to the methods given by the adults. He also obeyed and trained when the adults asked him to train himself more.

In fact, at that time, on the one hand, I admired adults, and on the other hand, I also went for the benefits that adults gave me.

The adult said that he hoped that he could exercise his body well and become stronger and more capable. After he agreed, the adult bought a lot of eggs and chicken and had them delivered to his home that day, telling him to eat well and eat more. Only when you eat well can you grow strong.

The children in his family are still young, and his wife is still pregnant with one. It is the time when she needs to eat these good things. In order to always have them, he gritted his teeth and trained himself according to the training methods given by adults.

The first few days were naturally very difficult, but as I got used to it and felt myself becoming more and more powerful, and seeing the family members with rosy faces and happy eyes because they were eating well, Wang Captou admired and yearned for Ji Changze even more. .

So Ji Changze likes to use Wang to catch his head the most.

He has a lot of confidants in the county government. If you really think about it, almost the entire county government is his confidant. But because most of them are civil servants, literati have to be more open-minded, although they are also very easy to deceive, right? , easy to get along with, but occasionally I will wake up for a moment and question something in my heart.

But Wang Captou is not like this at all.

He did whatever he was asked to do, rain or shine, and his mantra became "The adults say" and "I listen to the adults." He never questioned whether Ji Changze's decision-making would be wrong. Now Ji Changze has no doubt that if danger suddenly appears at this moment, Wang The head catcher would definitely rather die than save him.

Therefore, the Weeping Willow Man is really kind. He just gave Wang Captou double-holiday paid leave, and after knowing that the child in his wife's belly was not very safe, he wrote a post and invited a reputable doctor from the next county. I came to help stabilize the fetus, and later found that many of the family members in the county government had gone to the textile factory, and there was no one to take care of the children at home, so I set up a small kindergarten in the county government office.

It doesn’t cost much. How much money can it cost to buy a maid and let them cook and take care of the children? The kindergarten is located in the county government office, not far from the inner government office. The subordinates in the county government office can come at any time when they are tired from work. You can go see the kids.

Of course, everyone wants to save face and won’t delay too long. They all go back to work with peace of mind after taking a few glances.

The girl's mother-in-law's prostitution contract is in Ji Changze's hands, and the fathers of these children are working in the county government. Even if they are given great courage, they dare not neglect these children. The children eat in the county government, Ji Changze Generous, recently he has been conducting various experiments on raising chickens, ducks, fish and pigs. He will not sell the chickens, ducks, fish and pigs he raises. He will feed them directly to the county government and share the leftovers with his subordinates.

It’s really not much money, and it’s just a drop in the bucket for Ji Changze today. In modern times, these things are benefits that relatively good units can have, but in Anguo, subordinates of all sizes have never enjoyed such benefits. They were all moved.

They never dreamed that their boss could be so considerate and tolerant. Not only did he give them extra bonuses and provide them with various supplies, he even took care of their children, and he took care of them so well that the little ones all looked so happy. My face is white and rosy, I know how to wash my hands when I get home, and I don’t like crying as much as before.

What Ji Changze did casually was a huge favor to these subordinates.

Therefore, even if Mr. Ji likes to do this and that every day, and slips away after being given a plan by his own words, leaving the rest to them, they still enjoy it.

Can you not enjoy it? It is natural for subordinates to do things. If you look at other county offices, even if they do more work, the Shangguan will only give you a few verbal praises. There is no one like Mr. Ji who can take care of all aspects.

Of course, the most important thing is that although Mr. Ji left all the tedious things to them, he was only responsible for walking around his vegetable garden every day, eating melon seeds, listening to cross talk, and going shopping with his wife, and giving prenatal education to his unborn children. .

but! He doesn’t take all the credit!

Just like the previous Lantern Festival, although the general structure was proposed by Mr. Ji, the subordinates of the county government were responsible for its improvement and implementation.

When their county government began to officially announce, "There will be a lantern festival that night, and everyone will come to participate, mainly for whatever purpose." In addition to shouting in the streets, they posted notices.

The notice clearly states who wrote and planned the layout plan for participating in the lantern festival, the security plan for the lantern festival, the plan for where the lantern festival will be held, and the expenditure plan for the lantern festival.

When I stood in front of the notice and looked at the plan I had worked so hard to write and signed my name, when I returned home, my family members said with a proud tone, "Today, my neighbor told me that the expenditure plan for the lantern festival was made by you, husband." When I said, "You did a great job, even Mr. Ji praised you", the pride in my heart cannot be described in words.

That's why they were so willing to work hard and work hard for Ji Changze.

Even though they clearly knew that they could not always follow Mr. Ji, they still uncontrollably hoped in their hearts that they could always be Mr. Ji's subordinates.

Without him, this respect and consideration could not be given by any other superior.

Just like now, Master Guangrongji, who founded the academy, did not close himself to himself, but openly told everyone who had contributed and worked hard to open the academy.

Ji Changze's long-term workers (crossed out) and subordinates stood at the back. Like Wang Baotou, their eyes were filled with admiration and admiration as they looked ahead at Ji Changze who was speaking in an exciting tone.

Ah, Lord Ji, the guiding light.

Because the baby in her belly was getting bigger, she did not stand in a crowded place but chose to stand on the second floor of the library in the academy and looked down. Wei Juncan did not miss the eyes of her husband's subordinates looking at her husband.

She touched her belly, her eyes filled with deep admiration for her husband.

The girl standing next to her also noticed this, and Jiansheng said to Wei Juncan: "Madam, look, everyone looks at me with admiration. He is really awesome."

Wei Juncan said happily: "This is what a gentleman like my husband should be like."

"No, everyone in Weeping Liu now says that our master is a kind man. Not only has he done so much for Weeping Liu with his own money, he actually built an academy where students can study for free. I heard that there are many books in the library, and they are all free. Let the students see it. I heard that not only Weeping Willow, but also the capital is talking about our master. "

The girl also knew that Wei Juncan and Ji Changze had a good relationship, so she specially picked some words to praise Ji Changze from outside to make her happy.

Wei Juncan admired her husband more and more in her heart, and looked at the person who was talking below with bright eyes: "Only a husband can have such courage to seriously accept students without taking any money."

She knew her husband was a good person before, but she didn't expect him to be such a kind person.

"I was afraid that I would not have enough money to build the academy this time, so I proposed to use my dowry to make up for it, but my husband refused to agree. I still have some money for him here, and I don't know if he has enough money there."

The girl said: "It should be enough. Don't be anxious, girl. Although the master is kind-hearted, he is not the kind of person who doesn't care about anything. Since he established the academy, he knows it well. The master also feels sorry for my wife. Please ask, and everyone in the world will know it." "Hey, any man who cares about his wife would be willing to use his wife's dowry to replenish his family."

Wei Juncan felt even more happy after what she said.

Now she is in charge of family affairs. In Chuiliu County, as the county magistrate's wife, she is respected wherever she goes. She occasionally goes to the orphanage to teach orphans how to read and read. The children in her belly are growing safely. Her husband is always gentle to her. Never changed his attitude.

Now she can't recall how uneasy she felt when she first learned about this marriage, and how worried and scared she was.

She touched her belly again, her eyes full of tenderness:

"No matter what, I will support my husband."

Even if it means giving a dowry, it doesn't matter, she believes in her husband's sincerity towards her.

Ji Changze did not need a dowry from his wife.

He hired a large number of people to build the academy because it was built quickly, but he didn't spend much money.

After he finished speaking, he walked to the stone monument standing at the entrance of the academy, cleared his throat, coughed a few times, and began to speak.

The general meaning is that the establishment of this academy is not only the credit of our county government, but also the sponsorship of well-wishers in the private sector. In order to commemorate their commendable sponsorship and their spirit of not being the father of the sponsor, I specially sent people to build this stone tablet. Write their names.

The academy is here and the stone tablet is there. Even if it takes another hundred years, as long as the academy does not collapse, the stone tablet will always stand here to record these good people and good deeds.

The wealthy businessmen who had been waiting in the crowd immediately became excited.

Ji Changze lifted the red cloth, stood in front of the stone tablet himself, and read out the names on it one by one and what they helped do.

Some donated furniture, some donated pens and ink, some donated books, and some directly contributed manpower.

The few people who were named at this moment, like the subordinates behind Ji Changze, raised their heads and chests, feeling the admiration of the people around them, they were so happy.

Yes, this is Ji Changze's way of increasing income and reducing expenditure.

He continued to do the work of making money, and naturally someone would voluntarily pay for the things that cost money.

After the establishment of the academy, after deducting some miscellaneous expenses, there was still a lot left after counting the silver donated by everyone.

Ji Changze put all this money into the "scholarship" to encourage students to work hard.

Of course, he has never been greedy for credit, and who donated how much money and how much things were donated were all written on the stone tablet.

As for the fact that everyone originally just wanted to donate a little, but found that this thing would be clearly written out and started to be more generous than the other to compete for the person who donated the most, it was not his fault.

Ji Changze couldn't let them pay for nothing, otherwise he would appear to be stingy, so he directly marked out a place for these merchants in his own shopping street.

Not only is the location good, but it is also free for life. As long as he, Ji Changze, is not dead, the shopping street will never charge them money.

The merchants were very satisfied. They originally just wanted to spend money to buy reputation, but they didn't expect there would be such a surprise. Although the money for renting a place in the shopping street is nothing to them, but being able to spend no money for life, is this taking advantage? This is honor!

It is the medal of kindness given to them by Lord Ji!

As expected of Lord Ji, he does things openly. Before, one or two of them thought that this donation of money and things might be a trick by Lord Ji, but when the matter of the shopping street came out, no one thought so at all.

If it was a trick, why would Lord Ji pay for it himself?

If the location of this big shopping street is rented out, it can make a lot of money a day.

Then, today the academy finished recruiting students, and the next day Ji Changze found Wu County Magistrate.

Before Ji Changze went, Wu County Magistrate was in his office. He was busy with the academy, and the previous travel report and schedule were also finished. Ji Changze asked Wu County Magistrate to check where the fish was fatter and tenderer. He also checked it. Now sitting at his desk, he was relieved.

Now he can relax and relax.

He took a book from the bookshelf first, intending to use this book to kill his idle but very enjoyable afternoon.

After turning a few pages, he always felt that it was not very good. What's the point of talking about these mountains, rivers, flowers and plants? It's not practical at all. It's not as interesting as the "Thirteen Foods that Willow Fish Love to Eat" that Lord Ji asked him to write.

He put down the book, returned to the desk, and planned to draw a picture to appreciate it.

What should I draw? Just draw the scenery outside the window.

As soon as he started writing, he drew a big fat fish unconsciously, and also wrote in small and considerate words that this kind of fish tastes better if its tail and head are cut off. It mostly lives in xxx and likes to eat xxx.

And so on.

Wu County Cheng, who was about to write when these fish mature, when they lay fish, and when they can be caught and eaten, suddenly woke up.

He slightly opened his eyes, picked up the rice paper and looked at the big fat fish on it.

What is he doing!

The fish is a thing of the past. Now he should be resting leisurely, drinking tea, walking the birds and basking in the sun.

Thinking of this, Wu County Cheng quickly put down the rice paper, patted his face, stood by the window and took a deep breath.

Ah, this is the air of freedom, the air of not working, the air that makes people want to take a nap.

After breathing, he opened his eyes and planned to appreciate the orchids he planted outside.

Hey, the orchids have grown weeds.

Move to your own room later and try to weed with different methods. Lord Ji said that fertilizing alone is not enough. The weeds in the field will rob the crops of nutrients. If you want the crops to grow well, you still have to find a way that will not hurt the crops and will not be too tiring.

I'm idle anyway, so why not experiment first.

Thinking of this, Wu County Cheng carried the pot of orchid to his room, sat on the chair, stared at the weeds for a while, and suddenly sighed deeply.

I obviously don't want to work overtime. I obviously complained before, and I dreamed that I didn't have to work overtime. Why do I feel a little uncomfortable now that I'm idle?

Ji Changze pushed the door in from outside and smiled: "Wu County Cheng, here is a manuscript that needs you to write."

He was ready for Wu County Cheng to sigh, and then he would persuade him, and then the other party would be willing to write the manuscript.

However...

Wu County Magistrate, who was watching the weeds drooping, sat up straight as soon as he heard Shangguan's words, stretched out his hands and skillfully took the paper in one hand and the pen in the other, dipped them in ink, and was ready in less than half a minute.

"Sir, you say, I will write it right away."

Ji Changze, who was ready to start talking: "..."

He silently closed his mouth and looked at Wuxian Cheng, who was sitting across from him with an "I'm ready" expression on his face. He paused for a few seconds and then said: "Just write about a Weeping Willow magistrate who can't stand the poverty of Weeping Willow students." Therefore, we decided to open a free academy to benefit Weeping Willow students. The local wealthy households were moved and donated money and materials to help. Finally, with the joint efforts of the government and the people, an academy was built.”

After speaking briefly, he began to talk about the key points; "You must write down the fact that I promised these wealthy households who donated money and materials that they can use the Dachang Street for life, and also write down the number of people connected to the Dachang Street. The location used by these wealthy households was spontaneously named Shanren Street by Weeping Willow people. There are also rumors that if you go to Shanren Street, you can still feel the blessings that the wealthy households have received from doing good deeds. People feel refreshed, and if they go there as a scholar, the probability of passing the scientific examination will be greatly increased. "

Wuxian Cheng, who was listening to Ji Changze talking about himself and taking notes, started to take action when he heard this. He raised his head and looked at Ji Changze: "Sir, is this really happening? Is this really what the people said? Then what if the official went there? Woolen cloth?"

Ji Changze; "The common people haven't said this yet, but after you finish writing and disperse, they will naturally say this, just like that girl Yuan'er."

"Well... you can also add those who are officials. We can't rule out the possibility that officials who have retired and returned to their hometowns will come to visit our Weeping Willow. Then if the officials go to Shanren Street, they can still protect their descendants and let their descendants take advantage of it. Reward."

Wuxian Cheng: "..."

Sir, you are so stubborn.

Although, fortunately, he had long been accustomed to the fact that "my boss is a bitch" and wrote it down very skillfully.

After writing it down, Wuxian Cheng reflexively wanted to flatter his boss.

"Sir, you are so witty. I felt sorry for you when you gave away the location of the store in the shopping mall before. Now if this story is published, it will definitely attract many people to the shopping street. How can we make up for this loss. "

Ji Changze waved his hand: "Being polite and courteous is not considered witty. At most, it can only be said to be a good arrangement."

Wuxian Cheng: "...is it well arranged?"

He suddenly had a guess in his heart. Could it be that Mr. Ji didn't think of a story to make amends after giving away the shop on the shopping street, but that he thought of the story first, and then gave away the shop on the shopping street, so that he could finally come to such a happy ending?

Ji Changze saw Wu Xiancheng trying hard to look at him with his little eyes wide open and his mustache trembling, so he nodded: "Yes, that's what you think."

Wuxian Cheng: "..."

He retracted his previous thoughts. Goubi could no longer describe his master.

After Ji Changze finished speaking, he was still waiting for Wu Xian Cheng to start "Sir, how could you do this and this?" "Sir, these manuscripts are too complicated, let's discuss it." As a result, Wu Xian Cheng was so calm after hearing his admission. Accepted.

Not only did he accept it, he lowered his head very naturally, and while dipping his brush in ink, he asked: "Would you like to give a few examples and ask for some help to go to the shopping mall?"

Ji Changze nodded: "I have already found him. As soon as the manuscript is in place, they can start immediately."

Wuxian Cheng: Haha, I knew it.

He started writing as soon as he started writing, because he had written the story of Miss Yuan'er before, and he was already very familiar with this kind of nonsense plot. If he had divine help when he started writing, he wrote two lines in a flash.

Ji Changze waited patiently for a full minute, but did not see Wu Xian Cheng complain to him about the hard work.

He went out quite lonely. Why did he feel like he was deprived of the joy of persuading his subordinates?

Life is really lonely as snow.