Chapter 894 Flattery
The student was very young, less than 20 years old, but he was extremely alert. He guessed from the details that Xiao Yuan had a very high status, so he took this opportunity to seek benefits for many scholars.
Said: "Yiyang University, a place where literary style is popular, everything is fine, but sometimes, a group of students want to take a bath to get rid of their filth, but it is difficult to do so."
"Oh? Why is this?" Xiao Yuan was very interested.
The student said: "Young master, you don't know. There is no bathroom in such a big university. In summer, we can still go to the big lake behind, but when the weather gets cold, many of us spend the winter dirty. Sometimes
, some students couldn't bear it anymore, and when they were washed with cold water, they suddenly got cold and sick."
"Moreover, the school has banned us from heating hot water."
After hearing what he said, Xiao Yuan couldn't help but look at Cai Jie: "Is what he said true?"
"This..." Cai Jie hesitated for a moment, then respectfully replied: "Master, the school does prohibit lighting fires in private, but this is also to prevent fires. There are too many students, and sometimes troubles arise and there is no time to deal with them."
"I'm asking about the bathroom." Xiao Yuan pointed out the topic.
"This, this, when Yiyang University was first built, the villain had not yet taken up the post. Regarding the bathroom, the students had also raised their opinions. This is something..." Cai Jie was cautious, but also looked embarrassed.
When he saw that the dignified bachelor actually called himself a villain, the student couldn't help but be shocked. He couldn't help but glance at Xiao Yuan again, secretly guessing his identity.
Xiao Yuan understood what Cai Jie meant. After pondering for a while, he glanced at the Yiyang County Sheriff and said, "Give him some money from the Yiyang treasury. There are so many students in the school, how can there be no bathroom? I will see the students when they come."
Isn’t there an open space nearby where we sleep? Let’s build it there and start construction as soon as possible.”
"Yes, I will accept the order." Zeng An also responded quickly.
"In addition, in winter, if hot water can be provided, try to provide it. Common people will boil hot water for heating in winter. Schools should also be reasonable. As for students lighting fires in private, for the sake of safety, it should be prohibited."
Xiao Yuan said again.
"Yes." Cai Jie responded immediately.
Seeing that the matter was finalized, the student was undoubtedly overjoyed. He hurriedly gave Xiao Yuan another salute and said in an excited voice: "Young Master's words are indeed a great kindness."
Xiao Yuan raised his hand to stop him, and asked with a smile: "By the way, what do you think of the food in the school?"
The student immediately said: "The food is very good. Except for the bathroom, everything in the school is impeccable."
You must know that times are different, countries are competing for hegemony, and wars have been turbulent for years. There is no meat in ordinary people's homes. It is a luxury to eat it once a month. However, universities have two or three meals a month.
Xiao Yuan seemed quite satisfied with his answer, but then he pointed at Cai Jie and asked with a smile: "What do you think of your bachelor? For example, is his knowledge and conduct worthy of his reputation?"
He asked this because there was a problem with the previous Yiyang University Scholar.
When Cai Jie heard this, he immediately became nervous, but Xiao Yuan was right next to him, and he didn't dare to wink. He could only sweat secretly and pray that this student would not talk nonsense.
Fortunately, he did not have any bad deeds, and he handled the education issues in Yiyang properly. The student also said truthfully: "Xueshi Cai is knowledgeable, talented, and highly respected. I and other students all respect him."
Hearing this, Cai Jie couldn't help but secretly sighed, and said with a smile on his face: "What the hell, this student is so complimentary, I feel ashamed."
Xiao Yuan smiled and said without asking any more questions: "You can go ahead. The food is almost cold. If there are any problems among students in the future, they can report them to the school."
"Yes, I'll excuse you." The student gave a standard salute and returned to his seat.
When he returned, his companion couldn't wait to ask: "How?"
"My guess is true, that young master is indeed of a very high status. Even the county governor and the bachelor, in front of him, have to call themselves villains and treat him with respect." The student said with a smile.
"Oh!?" My companion was also shocked and said in a solemn voice: "Then it means someone from above is here."
"Of course, when I asked about the bathroom just now, the young man nodded, and Yiyang will take care of it right away," the student said excitedly.
"Really!?" My companions also expressed joy, because this is the welfare of all students.
The news quickly spread among the students, and there was first a commotion of whispers in the cafeteria, and then there was a burst of joy.
Seeing this scene, Xiao Yuan couldn't help but said to Cai Jie: "I know you are a famous scholar, but you must also be reasonable and treat the scholars well."
"Yes, please remember this, little one." Cai Jie returned quickly.
"Okay, we're almost done eating, let's go." Xiao Yuan put down the bowls and chopsticks, greeted a few people and left the place.
After lunch, the group of people still took a walk in the school. The environment here was very good. Looking at the scenery after late autumn, Xiao Yuan said casually while walking: "Do you know why you study?"
This question is difficult to answer.
Cai Jie hesitated for a moment and did not dare to answer easily.
Zeng An said tentatively: "A scholar will gain fame by studying."
"Of course, this is certain, and I won't deny it." Xiao Yuandao: "But the original intention cannot be changed."
"Why study? It is to establish a mind for the world, to establish a destiny for the people, to carry on the unique knowledge of the saints, to continue the cultural context, to create peace for all generations, and to study for the rise of the country."
Hearing these words, Cai Jie was shocked, and he immediately said seriously: "Young master's golden words can make the villain enlightened. These words can be recorded in the teaching books."
"Huh? It's not as exaggerated as you said. This original intention is also the heart of the world's scholars." Xiao Yuan waved his hand.
Zeng An once again took the opportunity to flatter him and said: "Young Master's literary and martial arts skills far surpass those of other monarchs. Not only is he the number one hero in the world today, but his literary talent has also made many people admire him."
"I can't bear this compliment from Mr. Zeng." Xiao Yuan said with a smile.
He walked leisurely with his hands behind his back, looking at the surrounding scenery from time to time, and he became more and more regal.
When Zeng An heard this, he quickly said: "My lord, this is not a deliberate compliment. You don't know something. Your writing has been praised by poets for a long time. It is actually a quatrain for the ages. When it comes to martial arts, we, the soldiers of the Qin Army,
, Millions of people can conquer the world by knocking on the gate, who dares to compete with them, and the kings in the world are so brilliant in their essays, even less than one or two tenths of the young master."
"I deeply agree with Master Zeng's words." Cai Jie agreed: "I was lucky enough to read the young master's poems and ink, and I was amazed at that time."
"Okay, okay, great bachelor, have you learned how to flatter yourself? Where is your noble character and integrity?" Xiao Yuan kept walking.
Chapter completed!