Chapter 45 Qingming Hall (2)

Mother Qu has more knowledge than Yu Xi, and after Hao Dazhuang left, she said to Yu Xi: "Madam, even if you can invite Mr., what about this book?" Even if you have money, you want to buy hundreds of the same books here, I can't buy it either.

Yuxi thought for a while and said: "It's also simple. When the time comes, paste the written big characters on it and let them learn it. I just want to help them survive the cold winter and recognize a few words by the way. So much attention. Besides, it’s not for them to do scientific research.”

After listening to Qu's mother, she no longer had any doubts. On the contrary, Yuxi suddenly became interested, went to the study, and began to write big characters.

Zijin looked at Yuxi's handwriting and said, "Madam, your handwriting is beautiful, but only boys learn to read. Isn't this plum blossom font too feminine?"

Yuxi turned her head to look at Zijin, and said, "Who said that only boys are taught? Girls can also learn to read!" After saying this, Yuxi felt that the problem came again. If girls are allowed to learn to read, they cannot learn together with boys. Moreover, the gentleman invited is willing to teach boys, but he is definitely not willing to teach girls.

Thinking of this, Yuxi said: "Then find two houses."

Qu's mother was more knowledgeable than Yuxi, and said: "If this is the case, it will definitely attract criticism." There is no girls' school in this world!

But Yuxi didn't like to hear this, and said: "What are you criticizing? If you want to criticize, let them criticize. I haven't done anything shameful. Besides, it's just a winter. scattered."

Seeing that Yuxi had made up her mind, Mother Qu said immediately: "If you are looking for a house, you'd better find a big one or a small one." Three meals are provided, and you can also read characters. If it is a son, it will be delivered to Jiujiu out of ten. But it’s not necessarily the case for girls, those who are too young and unable to do the work may send them to eat. Older ones may have to stay at home and work.

Yuxi smiled and said: "If you are willing to send the child, you can keep it. If you don't want to send the child to prove that you can live on." She just wanted to do some good deeds to accumulate kindness, and she didn't intend to do anything to help the world Good people. Besides, she doesn't have the financial resources.

Mother Qu saw that Yuxi knew what she knew, so she didn't say any more, but reminded Yuxi: "Madam, let someone tell shopkeeper Hao about this." If you don't want to remind, Hao Dazhuang definitely only accepts boys, not boys. Will accept girls.

Hao Dazhuang was taken aback when he heard Yuxi said that girls were also accepted, but men and women would be separated at that time. But think about it anyway, one sheep is chasing two sheep, and men and women are men and women!

When Yunqing returned to the mansion, Yuxi told him about this matter. Yunqing was still very surprised why Yuxi changed so quickly: "Why do you want to start a school?"

Yuxi talked about Hao Dazhuang's scruples at the time: "At that time, I thought, children from poor families want to read and write, but they have no chance. There is nothing to do in this winter, and they are all at home. Why don't they let them read?" Come to the school to learn something? After three months, I can learn a thousand or eight hundred characters. By then, I should be able to understand simple things.” Military newspapers and so on, they also need to recognize characters!

Yun Qing nodded in praise and said, "Your idea is very good." Setting up a temporary school is several times better than giving away cotton jackets and trousers.

Yuxi said: "Thousands of people die in battle in this city every year. If we send all of them, we can't afford it. Besides, it's just started and we don't have experience. Rui is sure to make mistakes. So what I mean is to limit it to Within three hundred people." These three hundred people include men and women.

Yun Qing knew what Yu Xi meant, the three hundred children were selected from the families of those soldiers who died in battle under him. Yun Qing nodded and said: "You can deal with this matter. If you have any difficulties, just tell me."

Yuxi is polite with others,

But you can't be polite with Yunqing: "It's better to talk about other things, but the husband is a bit embarrassed about this matter. I have an idea, do you think it is feasible?" After finishing speaking, Yu Xi talked about her previous thoughts.

Yun Qing shook his head and said: "Your method on the little girl's side is feasible. But your method on the boy's side is not feasible. These children are mischievous, and they have to find someone who can control them." After thinking for a while, Yun Qing said: "This matter Let me solve it!"

Yu Xi smiled and said, "Okay!"

Hao Dazhuang's actions were quick, and it took only three days to sort out the list and show it to Yuxi. Yuxi looked at the list, there are more than 260 boys, and only 20 girls, exactly 300 in total.

Hao Dazhuang said: "Ma'am, these children don't live in the same place. It's okay now, but if it snows, it's not safe to go back and forth every day. Those who are close can let them go back by themselves. It’s not quite right.” The so-called not quite right is the fear of accidents. After all, they are half-grown children. But if they were allowed to stay and not go back, there would be many problems that would follow.

Yuxi smiled, it's really not easy to do something. The school has not yet been established, so there are only so many problems: "Everyone who is close will go home. If it is too far away to go back, we will talk about it at a later time." When it is really impossible to go back, we can only let them stay. , but the number of people must not be too many. Otherwise, it is not easy to manage.

Hao Dazhuang gave Yuxi the list of things he wanted to buy, and the price and quantity were marked on it, which was very clear.

Yuxi gave Hao Dazhuang a silver note of one thousand taels, and said, "Tell me when you run out." Doing good deeds is really a waste of money. Fortunately, it's only been three months, so I can hold on.

Hao Dazhuang took the bank note and asked Yu Xi: "Ma'am, what is this sir's business?"

Yuxi said: "You don't have to worry about Mr.'s affairs. When the matter is settled properly, Mr. will naturally have it." If it doesn't work, just find two people who can read and teach. Yuxi is not worried at all about misleading his children, anyway, when the time comes to enlightenment, he will use a hundred surnames, "Three Character Classic" and "Thousand Character Classic". After studying these three books, this winter should be almost over.

It's hard not to draw attention to such a big move. Even if Hao Dazhuang didn't say it, those who want to send their children to a temporary school would say it. Soon, no one in the upper echelons of Yucheng knew that Yuxi was going to set up a temporary school.

Zhao Ernǎinǎi and Fu Danannǎinǎi came to ask Yuxi at the same time. Zhao Ernǎinǎi first asked: "Sister, what's going on with your temporary school?"

Yuxi said briefly: "My mother used to tell me to accumulate virtue and do good deeds. Hearing that many soldiers' families are not good, I wanted to send some food, quilts and jackets. But when I think about it, these things can only be solved for a while. It’s difficult, but it can’t solve the fundamental problem. So I thought of building a temporary school. In this way, these children can have clothes and food in the cold weather, and can read a few words. It’s the best of both worlds.”

Zhao Ernǎinǎi said: "Sister, the cost is not low!" With so many children, they will cost a thousand eight hundred taels of silver in one winter. Of course, this is just a conservative estimate.

Yuxi smiled and said: "These two hundred or so children are within my tolerance. If there are too many, then I can't bear it."

Fu Da nǎinǎi asked a very crucial question: "Does General Yun know about this?"

Yu Xi nodded and said: "I am doing good deeds, accumulating virtue and doing good deeds, how can he object?" This seems to mean that Yun Qing objects, but objecting is useless.

After hearing this, Zhao Ernai said, "Sister, I will do my best." Zhao Ernian was going to donate one hundred taels of silver. One hundred taels of silver told Zhao Ernǎinǎi that it was half a year's pocket money.

Yuxi smiled and shook her head and said: "It's only a few months, I can still hold on. If my sister really wants to help these children, then I will send some rice noodles to improve their food." Money is definitely not acceptable to her. , It's only been three months, and she can't afford it.

Zhao Ernǎinǎi responded readily: "Yes, I will buy more rice noodles and send them over." Zhao Ernǎinǎi grew up in the border town, so she knows the situation here better than Yuxi. It's just that Yuxi can do these things, but she can't.

Seeing this, Fu Da's mother said with a smile: "Then I'll send some meat and vegetables over to give these children extra meals." Ordinary people may not be able to eat meat once a month.

Yuxi smiled: "We'll go and have a look when the school is established." It will be three months soon, and you can go out.

Zhao Ernǎinǎi looked at Yuxi's pregnant belly, and said, "In a few days, it will snow. It will be very slippery outside, and you are still pregnant with your child, so you can't go out."

Yuxi smiled and said: "I will pay attention." But she didn't say that she would not go to the school to see it. You must have seen the school you founded before you can rest assured.

Fu Da nǎinǎi said: "If there is anything that needs our help, just ask. As long as we can do it, we will never delay it."

Zhao Ernǎinǎi immediately [UU Kanshu 00ks] expressed his opinion. In fact, she also knew that Yuxi didn't even accept money, so what else could she need their help for.

Yu Xi smiled and shook her head and said: "Not for the time being, but if there is, I will definitely not be polite to you." Although Yu Xi is unwilling to owe favors, if she really can't solve it, she will open her mouth.

Both of them came to inquire about the news, stayed for a while, and then left together. After leaving the gate, the two rushed towards home respectively.

Zi Jin said with a smile: "Madam has become more courageous when she arrives in the northwest, she is no longer the same as before." In the past, Madam did not dare to reveal her talent, dared not show her anger, and she always endured it. Such a high-profile act this time was really beyond her expectations.

Yuxi pursed her lips and smiled, and said: "You also know that it was all in the past." If you didn't keep a low profile and endure in the past, there wouldn't be a peaceful life. It is different now, she is no longer under the control of others, and she no longer has to be afraid of anything. Naturally, you can do whatever you want. Furthermore, doing more good deeds to accumulate a good reputation is only beneficial and not harmful.

ps: I will revise the manuscript later. (to be continued)