The next morning, when Huan Ci woke up, Fu Shen had already gone out. The imperial doctor came to greet her early in the morning and told her many things.
Anyway, she was idle, so on a whim she started planning to set up a school in Bingzhou.
The first thing to solve is the source of teachers. There are many officials in Bingzhou who have become officials, and they are the first candidates to be considered. Then there are those who took the imperial examination but failed, or those who have no intention of pursuing an official career, and many other famous people from various places.
, are all worth fighting for. There was a very famous female talent in Bingzhou, and Huan Ci wanted to invite her to be his teacher, and then bring Zong Zhengtang into the group, so that she could have something to do, otherwise every day
So boring.
Secondly, there are the students. According to Huanci's idea, she not only wants to recruit male students, but also female students. However, women in the dynasty were not allowed to take the imperial examinations. I think only people from big families were willing to let girls study and read.
.In this case, in addition to teaching a subset of classics and history, her school should invite some people who know how to settle accounts and do business. There are many other things that women can learn and use, but she can't think of them at the moment. When she returns to Beijing
Later, we would discuss it with Zong Zhengtang.
Huanci planned this for half a day, and did not stop until Fushen came back at noon.
As soon as Fu Shen entered the room, he saw the woman sitting at the desk, thinking hard. He slowed down and walked over, curiously looking at Huan Ci who was lost in thought.
The desk is covered with paper, and I don’t know what I wrote on it. I also drew many pictures.
When a shadow appeared in front of him, Huan Ci discovered the silent man: "Why don't you make any movement at all? You look like a ghost."
"What are you drawing?" Fu Shen took out a piece of paper and looked at it for a long time. There were only rough lines on it. He really didn't understand what he was drawing.
Huan Ci walked up to him: "This is the school you once attended, and this piece of paper is only a part of it."
Fu Shen frowned, and after a long time he finally understood the buildings on the map.
"What are you doing drawing these for?" He looked at Huan Ci in confusion.
Huan Ci pushed his shoulders and walked to the Arhat couch to sit down. He smiled and said, "I am thinking about setting up a school in Bingzhou, and you have to give me some advice."
"Tell me and listen," Fu Shen said.
Huan Ci then took all the papers on the table and explained each one carefully. She knew the academy very well and even knew how many dog holes there were. She had already figured out what each area was used for.
She has thought about it, and there is an open space in the back. When the time comes, it will be incorporated into the academy, which will make it easier for her to recruit female students.
"It's just that the most difficult thing is the teacher. Apart from those who were in the academy, I also want to find some new ones. I'm afraid I need your help." She looked at the man expectantly.
Fu Shen flipped through the paper in his hand, thoughtfully. Huan Ci's idea was indeed a good one, but he originally planned to set up the academy in the capital, but it would be good to build one in Bingzhou, which would also be convenient for those students.
"Leave the teacher's matter to me. We happen to be outside now, so why not go and visit the local people along the way? I think there are many people who are willing to give it a try."
"Okay!" Huan Ci put his hands on his shoulders and rolled his eyes, "If there are any famous talents in Qinzhou, I will visit them tomorrow."
"How do you plan to persuade them?" Fu Shen said with a smile.
Huan Ci said with a bit of pride: "You are responsible for understanding them with emotion and reason, and I am responsible for negotiating money with them. What do you think?"
"Since everyone is not willing to do anything for the officials, I'm afraid it will be difficult to persuade them with money."
"That's not necessarily the case." Huan Ci raised his eyebrows and sat across from him, "Let me tell you, apart from those who really don't like officialdom, there are also some who say they have no intention of pursuing an official career because they have failed the exam many times.
There are also truly knowledgeable people, why don't they just support the family? I think these people can be hired. As for those who are really aloof and aloof, don't you have to rely on you?" She hugged Fu Shen flatteringly.
said coquettishly with his arms.
Fu Shen felt helpless and funny. He stretched out his hand and nodded her head and asked, "Then when do you plan to go? I'm afraid I won't be able to stay with you in Bingzhou all the time."
"What's so difficult about this? I don't have to stay in Bingzhou every day. Besides, Bingzhou is not far from the capital. I can go back after I've settled in, or you can come to Bingzhou during the farm and clothing holidays."
"We'll talk about it later." Fu Shen said softly, "It's important to finish the immediate things first so that we can go back as soon as possible. If this child is born outside, he won't be able to go back for a while."
Hearing what he said, Huan Ci suddenly opened his eyes: "I said that I always feel that I have forgotten something. The imperial doctor came this morning, and he said that although the baby should be born in more than a month, there are also people who give birth earlier.
, just let me be more careful. Especially since I have had a miscarriage before, I am more at risk than others."
Fu Shen frowned and said in a deep voice: "It seems we have to do it as soon as possible. We can stay here for half a month at most and then we will leave. After you go to Jizhou, you will stay there and wait for the child to be born before going to other places.
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"Okay!" Huan Ci nodded in agreement. It was really not the right time to run around now, and she didn't want to quarrel with Fu Shen over this matter anymore.
In the next ten days or so, Fu Shen had to go to the Governor's Mansion every day. With Li Jinxiu's help, his work went much more smoothly. Huan Ci was not idle during these days. She organized all the large and small schools here.
After shopping around, I also visited two famous people and got to know them.
However, Huan Ci hasn't asked them about setting up a college yet. Firstly, she has to carefully calculate how many teachers are needed. Secondly, she doesn't want others to have their hopes up before she is sure. What if she fails in the end?
Big sin.
It was early May in the blink of an eye, and the day of his birth was getting closer and closer. Huan Ci was both nervous and excited every day.
On the Dragon Boat Festival, when she was eating meat rice dumplings in the house, there was a sudden sound of footsteps outside.
Zhao Yan looked at her, then opened the door to investigate. Two young men who often followed Fu Shen stood at the door and said, "The third master has told us to leave for Jizhou later. Let us come back and tell him first."
"Has all his work been done?" Huan Ci frowned. After all, the news was a bit unexpected, but it was still expected.
The fairer boy lowered his hands and said, "After we're done, Third Master went to where Mr. Li is staying and will be back later."
"I understand, go and clean up quickly." Huan Ci waved his hand for her to go down.
Staying in this place for more than ten days has worked out her laziness. Now she is too lazy to move. She doesn't want to do anything at home and is worried even when she goes out.
Calculating the days, with their pace, it would take at least two days to go to Jizhou. Just thinking about it made her feel tired.
Zhao Yan seemed to notice her annoyance, and while packing her things, she tried to persuade her: "Two days will pass. You should also move around regularly. It's not good for you to be immobile all the time. Besides, Jizhou is better than here."
And there are people you know well, wouldn’t you feel more at ease than staying here?”
"I know, I just don't want to move," Huan Ci pouted. Recently, his body has become heavier and heavier, making it uncomfortable to lie down or sit, and the child has also moved more diligently.
Zhao Yan saw that she was starting to feel depressed again, so he walked over and held her hand: "Be patient for a little longer, and it will be fine after she is born."
Huan Ci sighed heavily, shook his head and said, "I don't know how ordinary women can persevere. They have to take care of the housework, take care of the children, and serve their husbands. It's really too hard."
"Who said it wasn't?" Zhao Jin also sighed. It wasn't until three little maids came in to pack their things that the two of them came out of their depressing thoughts.
When it was almost the time of Shenchu, everything was packed and Fu Shen happened to have just returned. The carriage was ready outside. He went into the house and checked to make sure that nothing important was left behind before giving the order to set off immediately.
After leaving the door, Huan Ci found that Li Jinxiu had also gone with them and was waiting outside the door. When he saw Huan Ci, he walked up to say hello. Huan Ci nodded to him, turned his head and saw the station.
A group of soldiers behind his carriage.
"You brought so many people with you?" she asked in surprise. These people seemed to have been carefully selected at first glance. They chose this time to leave and they left so suddenly. Huan Ci just felt uneasy.
Li Jinxiu could see her worry and whispered: "They all followed me here, and now they naturally want to follow me back. It was Ziye who was worried and insisted on letting them follow me. You don't have to think too much."
Fu Shen also came out at this time, looked at Li Jinxiu and said, "It's easier for us to walk together. Let's set off now and we can reach a nearby town by night."
"Then let's go." Huan Ci helped Zhao Jin get into his carriage.
Li Jinxiu and the people he brought led the way, her carriage was in the middle, Fu Shen was at the end, and behind were the carriages with luggage and the cavalry that had been following them.
There was a huge queue, but nothing happened along the way, and Huan Ci gradually calmed down.
Two days later, when the sun was at its peak, Jizhou City was not far away. Having traveled all morning, Fu Shen ordered everyone to rest where they were and have a meal before heading into the city. Li Jinxiu sent someone first
Go back to the city to find Kong Lin so that the man can prepare to welcome them.
After two days of jolting, Huan Ci felt very uncomfortable and had no appetite at all. He sat listlessly in the carriage. Fu Shen came up and talked to her for a while. Seeing that she was not energetic, he called the imperial doctor. The imperial doctor only said:
It was nothing serious. He just had to have a good rest after arriving in Jizhou. Only then did Fu Shen feel relieved.
The sun was already shining brightly, so everyone was starving before eating. After eating, they started to feel sleepy again, and the whole group looked wilted.
Huan Ci was drowsy as he sat in the carriage, thinking that he would be able to lie down soon, and he had hope in his heart.
After walking for about five miles, Jizhou City was in sight. Everyone was a little slack, some were talking and laughing in low voices, and some were yawning non-stop.
Suddenly, someone blew a whistle in the tightly blocked rice field.