A few months later, two Xiang schools were built in Ruyin City, one was called Ruyin Dongxiang and the other was called Ruyin Xixiang. Famous old Confucian professors and students were hired. The vast number of poor people in the city

The common people sent their children to study one after another, which interrupted the

Ten years later, the sound of Tong Langlang's reading lingered in the air again. The merchants trading in the market no longer had those insulting prohibitions, and the market transactions became more active. Everyone knew that this was Shu Yan's contribution, and in their hearts

Thank you Shu Yan for your kindness.

The Xiang School in the city has been set up, so Shu Yan went to various counties and villages to inspect. After walking for several days, he found that most of the money had been raised and the Xiang School was under construction. Shu Yan

He was very happy after seeing it. Finally, he walked to his hometown Shujiazhuang, from north to south, from east to

I walked west for a while, but didn't find any movement at Jianxiang School. Shu Yan wondered: My hometown has always been very positive when it comes to this kind of things, and is not willing to lag behind. Why is it holding me back this time? He walked all the way.

As I was walking, I was wondering all the way, and happened to pass by the door of Chang Xia Ting's house. I thought, I would just go and ask Eunuch Xia.

Shu Yan came in, said hello, and then asked Chief Xia Pavilion about the matter.

"Sigh." Chief Xia Ting sighed first, "The success of this matter is yours, and the failure of this matter is yours."

Shu Yan was confused, "Eunuch Xia, whatever the success is, the Shu family also has the same fault, and the failure is also the Shu family. What do you mean?"

Xia Chun said slowly: "Yan'er, you don't know. Since you called on the whole county to raise funds to build a school, all of us in Shujiazhuang have donated money enthusiastically, because our Shujiazhuang has never been far behind.

, not to mention that this was initiated by you, as

In your hometown, we must be at the forefront of Quan Ruyin. It only took a few days to donate all the money for the Jianxiu School, and it was first deposited at the home of our three elders in Shujiazhuang Township, and we are discussing preparations.

Find craftsmen to do the work. But what is unexpected is that the money is in the

It was suddenly stolen overnight. The third elder was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, so he reported it to the police overnight. The police came to investigate, but no clues were found. People knew that the third elder was an upright man, and since then

He does not engage in malpractice for personal gain. He knows that he is definitely not the one guarding and stealing. The three elders

But he blamed himself so much that he became seriously ill. Until the day before yesterday, Thief Cao caught a habitual thief. After interrogation, he confessed that several of them had stolen the money with Shu Xiaoliu's two sons next door.

And that money has been squandered by those thieves..."

Shu Yan didn't believe it and slapped his thigh, "No way. How old are those two children? How could they do this?"

Xia Tingchang said: "Don't worry, those two children did not steal directly, but provided them with clues. The County and State Administration thought that they were young and were not directly involved, so they did not imprison them, but

Catch Shu Xiaoliu and beat him up. If you don’t believe it, you can ask Shu Xiaoliu.”

"Well, my two younger brothers have always had a bad reputation. This is all the result of my sixth uncle's neglect of discipline, and they are right next door to me. If something like this happens, I will be disgraced. I will go home now.

Let’s take a trip to his house and have a look.”

"Okay, I'll go with you too."

I haven't been home for several months. When I arrived in front of my house, I found that the yard and surrounding areas were covered with weeds. There were many birds flying around in the house, which was very desolate. Shu Yan couldn't help but feel sad.

After a while, he turned around and went to Shu Xiaoliu's house with Director Xia Ting.

Shu Xiaoliu cried as soon as he saw Shu Yan's face: "Good nephew, although we are from the same clan, you have brought honor to our ancestors, but I... have disgraced our ancestors... These two

They are beasts, I can’t wait to beat them to death!”

Shu Yan hurriedly advised: "Sixth Uncle, you don't have to be sad. Our brothers are still young. As long as they change their ways, it's not too late."

Shu Xiaoliu sighed and said: "Hey, even if I can change my ways, the money is gone. What will happen to our Xiangxue... How can I be worthy of the elders in our hometown!"

Shu Yan was helpless. It was not easy to get so much money. He looked out the window and saw the grass in his yard. Suddenly his eyes lit up and he said, "Our Xiang School is here. Uncle Liu, don't be sad."

Already."

"Are you kidding me? Who is willing to spend so much money to build a school?"

"No kidding, although we have lost the money to build a school, we still have a ready-made house to use." Shu Yan said, pointing to his home, "My house is unoccupied now, it is idle, and it is overgrown.

The weeds are full of birds, why not use my house as a training ground?"

Xia Chun said: "Okay, this is a good idea, but now that we have a house, where can we find a teaching assistant? They won't come if we don't pay them!"

Shu Yan said: "This is easy to handle. Although my younger brother Ruoxin from the Han family is young, he is well-read in poetry and has good conduct. He is no worse than an old scholar. He is qualified for this job."

Shu Xiaoliu said: "Doesn't he need to live? Doesn't he need money?"

Shu Yan said: "This requires you, Uncle Six, to atone for your sins."

Shu Xiaoliu asked: "How can you atone for your sins with your merits?"

"Ruoxin's source of food and clothing depends on the few acres of land in his family. In addition to studying, he works in the fields every day. From now on, as long as you clean up those acres of land for him, he will have no worries and can concentrate on teaching.

Wouldn’t it be good for children to study?”

"Okay! This way I still have a chance to atone." Shu Xiaoliu immediately agreed, "Nephew, let's not delay. You and Chief Xia Ting will go to the Han family now to inform nephew Ruoxin. My family and I will bring the hoes.

The broom will come to your house right away to clean your house and yard. Try to start school tomorrow."

Shu Yan and Xia Ting arrived at Han's house. As soon as Shu Yan entered the house, he glanced at the sign in the corner that read "The spiritual place of my late sister Zhixin". Shu Yan's head buzzed, and he remembered the days when he first worked as a literary publisher.

I dreamed about what Zhi Xin said: "The bond between life and death is broad, tell me, hold your hand, and grow old together with you.", "Brother Yan, I have believed that I am your wife since I was a child," etc., and I felt very unhappy.

taste.

He was still thinking to himself when he heard Ruoxin's warm greeting: "Brother Yan, you are back!"

Shu Yan smiled: "Well, I'm back. Hey, I haven't seen you for a few days. You've grown up even more!"

"It's only been a few days, how have you grown up?" Ruoxin smiled and saw that Pavilion Chief Xia was also here, so she quickly offered her seat to Xia Chun, "Why, Eunuch Xia is also here, it's really rare!"

Shu Yan explained his intention to Ruoxin, and Ruoxin immediately agreed.

Shu Yan said: "It's just that, but you are more disadvantaged than other teaching assistants. Don't worry. When the county gradually gets rich, it will pay you a salary."

Ruoxin said: "It doesn't matter, I don't care about the money. Brother Yan, you have done so many things for the people. Although I am not as good as you, Brother Yan, I should still do something for my hometown, and you have taught me in vain."

The next day, everything was ready, and the school in Shujiazhuang started. The three elders of Shujiazhuang, the stingy man, the pavilion chief and others came to congratulate him. These township officials all praised Shu Yan for his ability. He came home for one day and solved this problem.

The difficult matter that had troubled them for many days was solved. The children in Shujiazhuang cheered and ran to school. Even Shu Xiaoliu sent his two sons.

Shu Yan was so happy when he heard the sound of reading coming from his hometown. From now on, most of the children in Shujiazhuang have gone to school, and those who are sneaky and idle are gradually decreasing.

That day at the Yamen, Prime Minister Qiu praised Shu Yan very much. Because in the entire Yuzhou, Ruyin was the first to fully build Xiangxue, far ahead of other counties, which made Prime Minister Qiu very proud.

I know that this is all Shu Yan's credit. But the praise is just a verbal praise, but there is no physical reward. It just tells him that there is nothing wrong recently and he can have a good rest.

After completing this work, Shu Yan was very relaxed these days. After leaving the office that day, Shu Yan had nothing to do. He walked westward and walked in the back streets and alleys. Suddenly he heard someone calling him: "Shu Xiao."

elder brother!"

Shu Yan heard the call and wondered: Why is this voice so familiar? Does anyone know me in this remote alley? He turned around and saw an old man. Although he looked like he was stumbling, he was actually in good spirits.

He was tall and his pace was quite steady. "Ah." He suddenly remembered that this person was none other than Eunuch Tang, who often sold goods with him in the Western Market.

"Eunuch Tang, long time no see! Are you okay?"

"Okay." The corner of the old man's mouth twitched, "Shu Xiaolang, what are you doing here? Why are you wearing official uniform?"

Shu Yan briefly talked about his need to establish a literary business.

Old Man Tang did not fill his mouth with congratulations and flattery like most people. Instead, he twitched the corners of his mouth and said coldly: "It should have been like this a long time ago. The people of Ruyin are blessed, but it is not so easy for you."

"It's not easy! No, I just completed a difficult task assigned by Qiu Guoxiang."

The old man Tang did not ask Shu Yan what the problem was, but asked: "Where will you live when you come to the city?"

Shu Yan said: "Oh, I live in Houya. My father-in-law's home is also nearby, right?"

"It's right there!" Old Man Tang pointed forward and said, "Shu Xiaolang, have you forgotten? That snowy day a few years ago..."

"Oh, I remembered." Shu Yan suddenly remembered that in the winter a few years ago, it snowed heavily, and he wanted to go home after selling firewood. However, he was worried that it would not be safe for Eunuch Tang to go home in the heavy snow, so he went home despite the heavy snow.

He sent it home, so he came home late. His grandfather broke his leg because he missed him and went out to visit.

"It was very windy and snowy that day. I couldn't open my eyes and couldn't tell my direction. Now that I think about it, it is indeed here."

The old man rarely smiled.

"Eunuch Tang, we live so close now. If you need anything, just tell me."

"Um."

The two parties said goodbye and went back to their rooms.

Even though Old Man Tang's family lives in the city, they only have three thatched huts, and there is a low courtyard wall in front of the house, and there is not even a fence gate. During this period, Old Man Tang came back from outside and discovered that there were many things in the courtyard.

Everything outside the hospital was thoroughly swept.

It was clean, and the water in the water tank in the courtyard was always full. The brooms, poles, and buckets in the courtyard all showed signs of being moved, but the door to the house had not moved at all, and was still ajar. In his heart
Chapter completed!