A path in the middle of the bamboo forest leads to the depths of the bamboo forest.
After walking a few dozen steps along the deep path, there was a turning ahead.
An old man with completely gray hair stood at the corner, obviously waiting for him.
"Mr. Jin, this is Mr. Fang Cuntai's legitimate son, Mr. Fang Lingjunfang."
Liang Youyu introduced in a low voice.
Jin Feng nodded, took a deep breath, and prepared to salute.
But before he could hand over his hand, Fang Lingjun bowed ninety degrees to Jin Feng and performed a salute second only to kneeling down.
With Tie Shixin's lessons learned, Jin Feng was already prepared to be embarrassed before he came, and the opponent's attitude suddenly dropped so low, which surprised Jin Feng.
But Jin Feng quickly reacted and helped Fang Lingjun up with Tie Hammer.
"Old sir, get up quickly. You are a highly respected person. Isn't this a shame for a young man?"
Jin Feng was not deliberately being modest, but really respected Fang Lingjun.
First of all, his age. Even if he added up his two lifetimes, he is not as old as Fang Lingjun.
Moreover, Fang Lingjun's information records that since he took over the school, he has been committed to the development of the school. When he encounters motivated students with difficult family conditions, he will take the initiative to reduce tuition fees like Fang Cuntai.
Therefore, Fang Lingjun is very prestigious in the local area, and even bandits will not take the initiative to trouble Zhulin Academy.
The only shortcoming is that this great scholar is too indifferent, and because he is deeply influenced by his father Fang Cuntai, he is very disgusted with the court.
Although Jin Feng knew that it would be difficult to recruit this great scholar, he still respected him.
"Although I live in the mountains, I have heard about Mr. Jin's various deeds."
Fang Lingjun said: "Mr.'s "Compassion for the Farmers" and "Silkworm Woman" are sincere and touching, and the Xihewan School founded by Mr. Fang truly achieves the goal of teaching without distinction, which Fang admires endlessly."
"Mr. Fang was ridiculous. I just did what I should do."
Jin Feng said: "Compared to Mr. Bamboo Forest School, I have not done enough."
The fundamental purpose of his initial establishment of Xihewan School was actually not for education, but to attract people to work in Xihewan.
But Fang Lingjun is different. He is a pure educator, and it can be said that he has devoted his life to this.
Jin Feng cannot do this himself, so he respects such people from the bottom of his heart.
"Mr. Jin has come a long way. Let's take a rest in the bamboo forest first."
Fang Lingjun turned sideways and made a gesture of invitation.
"Sorry to trouble you, Mr. Fang!"
Jin Feng smiled and walked along the path.
The bamboo forest was deep and dark, and a group of people walked for more than ten minutes before finally reaching the open space in the center of the bamboo forest.
Looking down from the airship, the open area is not very big, but when you really walk in, you find that there is a whole other world.
In addition to the thatched huts around the open space, there are also rows of bamboo huts in the bamboo forest on the edge of the open space.
However, the bamboo house is covered by the bamboo forest and cannot be seen from the air.
Fang Lingjun took Jin Feng into one of the bamboo houses.
This bamboo house should be a study room. Like Tie Shixin's west room, there are two rows of bamboo shelves in the study room, with books and bamboo slips placed on the bamboo shelves.
It's just that Fang Lingjun's bamboo frame is much cleaner than Tie Shixin's, and the bamboo slips are arranged neatly.
The table is a set of tables and chairs made of bamboo. It looks a bit old, but it looks more elegant.
"Mr. Jin, sit down!"
Fang Lingjun pointed to one side of the table. After Jin Feng sat down, he also sat opposite Jin Feng and started making tea.
Jin Feng often watched the Ninth Princess making tea. Compared to the Ninth Princess' elegance, Fang Lingjun made tea more calmly and calmly, just like the person he was.
Fang Lingjun's clothes were washed white, and his elbows and hem were still patched, but facing Jin Feng, he still looked neither humble nor overbearing, calm and calm.
Judging from this point alone, Fang Lingjun's level is higher than that of his junior brother Tie Shixin.
However, Jin Feng didn't come to see Fang Lingjun make tea. He took advantage of Fang Lingjun's moment to put the small kettle on the stove and said, "Mr. Fang, I'm young and haven't seen much of the world. I don't know much about the complicated things."
The rule is, if you have something to say, just say it directly..."
Before he finished speaking, he saw Fang Lingjun laughing.
Jin Feng didn't say anything, but Bei Qianxun, Tie Zhui and others behind him frowned.
Fang Lingjun noticed that the faces of Tie Hammer and others were wrong, so he quickly put away his smile, waved his hands and said: "Don't get me wrong, I just haven't seen such a free and straightforward person like Mr. Jin for a long time.
Sir, you are the national master, and you are the king. If you have never seen the world, who else in the world would dare to say that they have seen the world?"
"Xiaosheng has been living in the mountains before. He really hasn't seen much of the world, and he doesn't understand the rules of the court. If you do something wrong or say something wrong, Mr. Fang, don't be offended." Jin Feng told the truth.
Etiquette was very important in the feudal era. The higher the position and the older the people, the more they cared about them.
And Jin Feng really doesn't understand these rules.
"To be honest, Mr. Jin, I have lived in this bamboo forest all my life and don't understand the rules. Just now I was worried about saying the wrong thing and making Mr. laugh."
Fang Lingjun said with a smile: "That's why the old man couldn't help laughing when he said that just now."
"In this case, then Xiaosheng has something to say directly."
Jin Feng went straight to the point: "When I come here this time, I want to invite my husband to come out and teach in Xihewan."
"I am very grateful for Mr. Jin's kindness, but Mr. Jin has also seen that I have many students here. What will they do if I leave?"
Fang Lingjun said: "As far as I know, the teacher has recruited many female teachers. There should be no shortage of teachers in Xihewan Academy, right?"
"There is indeed no shortage of teachers in Xihewan Academy, but I want to build a university, and I need a respected scholar like my husband to take charge."
Jin Feng said: "As for this, sir, just don't worry. If they are willing to follow you to Xihewan to continue school, I can arrange for someone to pick them up. The tuition, food, accommodation and accommodation will be covered by the village."
If they don’t want to go there, I can also arrange for a new teacher to teach them!”
"University?" Fang Lingjun asked curiously: "What is a university? A bigger school?"
"I divide the school into primary school, middle school and university. The primary school is for enlightenment, the middle school is for settling down, and the university is for studying more profound knowledge and promoting the progress of the entire society from all walks of life."
Jin Feng explained: "The main purpose of the first university I established was to train professional teachers and promote compulsory education throughout Dakang as quickly as possible."
"Compulsory education?" Fang Lingjun heard another new term.
"Compulsory education, as the name suggests, means that in the near future, going to school will become a duty!"
Jin Feng said: "As long as children are of school age, they must go to school. Otherwise, their parents are breaking the law and must accept legal sanctions!"
"Is it against the law if you don't go to school?" Fang Lingjun couldn't help but widen his eyes.
Very few children from well-to-do families study, especially children from rural areas, who have to help with household chores and even fewer study.
Fang Lingjun never thought that Jin Feng could force his children to study.