This reward is to encourage everyone to study hard. It is also to prevent people who are obviously good students but cannot afford to go to school because of poverty. The school is free, which at least allows people from poor families but smart and studious people to continue to study.
When Zhao Liya planned to look at the address of the school, she also carefully considered the surrounding situation, and bought thirty or forty acres of land to see if she could find a way to cultivate it into paddy fields. She could plant two crops of rice a year, and the output would be just right.
Used to maintain the daily expenses of the school.
It can also subsidize the children in the school. For example, from time to time, each person is given an egg and a snack, and some paper and pens are bought and distributed to everyone. Tables, chairs, doors, windows, etc. are worn out and need to be repaired or replaced, etc.
It is best to have a fixed income in the school.
Moreover, with fields, people who want to go to school but cannot afford it can use their labor to exchange for qualifications.
Zhao Liya's idea was very thoughtful, even more thoughtful than Zhao Xiang's. Zhao Xiang was so pleased that Zhao Xiang nodded in agreement.
"Ya'er has really grown up. She is very careful and considerate. She handles all the dishes properly. Great, let's do it like this!"
Zhao Xiang's heart suddenly filled with pride. His daughter was so promising and his adopted son was so promising. As a father, he couldn't hold him back.
He then said: "Leave this matter to Dad! Dad will discuss it with you, Uncle Lin and others, as well as Zaihu Village and Bajiao Village. Don't worry, you can go about your business."
Zhao Liya and Hu Ling looked at each other and said yes with a smile.
After all, their father had been a high-ranking official in the imperial court. Isn't it a piece of cake to handle such a small thing?
Just in time, they don't need to worry about this matter.
Zhao Xiang was very interested in this matter. When he went to Zaihu Village as a guest in the first month of the year, he told the story, which made Li Zheng and the patriarch of Zaihu Village very happy.
They had always had this idea, and had discussed it in private several times, but they just couldn't bring themselves to speak. Unexpectedly, Zhao Xiang actually brought it up, which is not a great thing!
As worthy of being a high-ranking official who came from No. 1 Scholar, he is broad-minded, cultivated, and has a heart for the people. Even when he arrived in Lingnan, he never forgot to benefit the local area.
The whole Zhao family is truly a good person!
With Zhao Xiang's consent, Li Zheng of Zaihu Village immediately sent people to Bajiao Village and invited Li Zheng of Bajiao Village, the clan leader, and the clan elder who spoke about the matter, etc., to discuss this matter together.
Big deal.
Everyone agreed unanimously and expressed that they all listened to Mr. Zhao. Mr. Zhao gave an order and everyone settled the matter of building the school. Don’t talk about wages or anything else. Everyone should share this effort.
How many people can be students of the number one scholar who is also a first-rank official in the imperial court? How many people can be taught by the number one scholar personally? There are many families in big cities that can't find the children of wealthy officials. It's not just about taking advantage of each family, it's also taking advantage of the boys.
The Zhao family paid for the materials to build the school, and Mr. Zhao's repairman didn't need any money. He only needed a small amount of grain, two chickens a year, and a piece of meat. It would be really embarrassing if the Zhao family had to pay wages for the big guys to help build the school.
So ashamed!
After the two Li Zheng discussed it, they then said to Zhao Xiang: "I don't think the money for buying the land to build the school will go out to my husband's family. We have made an appointment to go to the county government office tomorrow to talk to Mr. Yin. This is a great achievement."
As a good thing that benefits the people, this land should be granted free of charge. Twenty acres should be enough, right?"
Zhao Liya had been listening with a smile. When she heard this, she smiled and said: "The two uncles mean well, but this is not appropriate. Mr. Yin naturally hopes that the local cultural and educational level will be greatly improved. This is a good thing. If the two uncles go and talk about it, I will
I believe Mr. Yin will definitely agree. But this is just the beginning. If other villages also mention it in the future, it will be difficult for Mr. Yin to talk. To put it bluntly, if everyone mentions this matter, it will be a big deal.
It's fine if you sincerely set up a school. It's a good thing. But what if some people have evil intentions and want the land under this banner, but end up doing other things? Wouldn't there be endless troubles? "
Zhao Xiang nodded: "Ya'er is right. It's better not to embarrass you about this matter. It doesn't cost much to buy land. It's better for our family to buy it."
Zhao Liya: "That's right!"
Zhao Liya knew that the two uncles Li Zheng had good intentions, but it was really unnecessary. Her family could afford the land, and Hu Ling's name would be written on the land deed, so it would clearly be regarded as her own property, although she had no intention of turning it over in the first place.
This school is regarded as private property, but in the end it is just a certificate.
In other words, no matter what happens in the future, my family will have absolute say in this school.
This is the most important.
If the two uncles Li Zheng had obtained this land from the county magistrate, then if there were any disagreements in the future, it would most likely be difficult to negotiate.
Spending a small amount of money now can nip countless troubles in the bud in the future, which is very cost-effective.
The two Li Zheng, the clan leader, clan elders and everyone else were moved and sighed.
"Mr. and Miss Zhao are still thoughtful. Oh, this is indeed true. It's just that this way, the husband's family always suffers a big loss."
Zhao Xiang waved his hands and said with a hearty smile: "If you can cultivate a few local talents and teach the next generation of children to know some words, it will not be a loss. I am happy with it, hahaha!"
Everyone didn't quite understand what "Gan Zhi Ru Yi" meant, but since Mr. Zhao smiled, it must have been a good intention, so they all laughed too.
That day, Zaihu Village was very enthusiastic and invited everyone to have dinner. After the lively dinner, Li Zheng asked his son and nephews to hitch the ox cart and then sent Zhao Xiang, Zhao Liya and others back.
Zhao Xiang was very concerned about this matter and wanted to settle it immediately. The next day, he went out to look for land with Li Zheng from the two villages.
After working hard for two days, they discussed together where they wanted to buy. Twenty acres was enough.
Zhao Liya bought more than 30 acres of a nearby area with relatively gentle terrain. In the future, it will be reclaimed as paddy fields, a canal will be dug to divert water, rice will be planted, and it will be used as a school.
Work together.
Everyone is happy.
Just waiting for the fifteenth day of the first lunar month to start work.
For Zhao Liya, a big thing has been completed.
On the tenth day of the first lunar month, Zhou Hansheng came over with Zhao Nan, Zhao Bei and several other entourage.
Zhong Jing is the garrison general. He disguised himself last time and came here concealing his identity. Lin Mo was getting married, and there were many people coming and going, but it was inconvenient for him to come again. Otherwise, it would be troublesome if someone recognized him.
But he asked Zhou Hansheng to bring a gift for him, obviously he regarded Lin Mo as a friend.
Zhou Hansheng came this time and brought a large basket of solid swimming crabs and several large lobsters.