Farming and reading lady

As a result, they heard that the imperial edict was for the little girl of Gu Lao San's family. They didn't understand the praise, but they understood the words "very much to my heart". Oh my, the little girl of Gu Lao San's family was incredible. She had met the emperor at such a young age. The emperor liked her very much. Gu Lao San was so lucky that his son passed the imperial examination at such a young age. Aren't the masters of the imperial examination usually old men with white beards? The yellow-haired boy was also among them. And the little girl was even named Xiangjun. Although she had no power, at most she could occasionally manage some small matters in the village, but the problem was that she had a name in front of the emperor, which was a different feeling. Didn't you see that the county magistrate was happy?

It goes without saying that the villagers would talk and envy, the Gu family was a happy place, and the angel would certainly not stay in this countryside for long. The Gu family still gave their own local specialties as gifts. People in the imperial city have seen everything, and it is these local specialties that can better show the respect of the country people.

The county magistrate who came to the ceremony also received gifts. In fact, he came here mainly to make friends with Gu Xihao. The youngest scholar in the dynasty came from his Yin County, which was also one of his achievements. After sending off the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict and the county magistrate, the people who stayed in the guesthouse went crazy again. In addition to rushing to the Gu family to congratulate, they also passed on the news. This Xiaoyuewan Village has such a thing from time to time, and they are all Gu family members. It is really strange.

When most of the people who came to congratulate had left, Village Chief Tong stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Brother Gu, it's time to hold a buffet at home."

Grandpa Gu nodded: "Brother is right, Hao is back, and it's time to prepare for his seat as a juren."

As for the little granddaughter's hometown gentleman, it's better to keep it to yourself. Too much wisdom will hurt you. His little granddaughter should just be an ordinary happy little girl. If you don't say something, then it won't happen.

Village Chief Tong was an experienced man who could understand the meaning of the music by just listening to the music. He immediately agreed with a smile: "That's right, that's right!"

The two old men started to arrange the buffet, first choosing a date, then estimating the number of people, one by one, carefully arranged, and everyone else just had to cooperate. Gu Xixian sighed countless times: An old man in the family is like a treasure.

The banquet was naturally quite lively. In addition to the local gentry, there were also visiting merchants, scholars, farmers, workers and artisans. Which businessman doesn't want to have a noble person to help him? Not to mention currying favor with him, why not make friends if there is a chance? So the number of people who came to participate was quite unprecedented.

After all the excitement passed, Gu Xihao and his sister calmed down. After Master Tong left, the village invited a scholar named Zeng from another village to teach the village school. However, Zeng still wanted to take the exam, and the teaching was also signed on a monthly basis. Gu Xihao proposed that if Zeng left, he would be willing to take over the village school for a few years. At the same time, he suggested that the village school be expanded to recruit both male and female students.

Village Chief Tong had some doubts, but Gu Xihao said, "For girls to go to school, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. Take my sister as an example. If she was illiterate, she would not be liked by the teacher and accepted as a disciple. If she had not been taught by the teacher like me every day, she would not have made friends in Beijing, let alone been appreciated by the emperor. Although girls cannot pass the imperial examinations, educated girls have more confidence in life. Who would not want to marry an educated girl to enhance their family's foundation?"

Village Chief Tong and the elders of the Tong clan were persuaded by him. Indeed, if all the girls in their village could read and write, they would be one step ahead of other villages. They could find better marriage partners, and it would be a mutually beneficial thing. It seems that people who have been out and about have different perspectives.

"Brother Hao, you are right, but it is hard to find a female teacher." Village Chief Tong sighed, wondering how a girl from a wealthy family could come out in public to be a teacher.

Gu Xihao smiled proudly: "Grandpa Patriarch, don't worry about the selection, there are ready-made ones."

"Oh, who is it?" Chief Tong and the elders asked in surprise, "Brother Hao, do you have any connections?"

"Hahaha, fellow grandfathers, how come you missed my sister?" Gu Xihao said proudly, "My sister and I are from the same school. Don't look at her young age, she knows more than me. In addition to the teacher's academic teachings, she has also learned all the skills of the master's wife. She is not very good at playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, but she knows all of them. She is also good at needlework. Compared with the average noble ladies, she is no worse than them."

"It's true." Patriarch Tong slapped his thigh. He almost forgot that it was not Hao Ge'er but that girl who made Mingyan want to take in a disciple. Now he heard from Hao Ge'er that the girl even learned the skills of Mingyan's wife. It can be seen that the girl is very smart. You know, Mingyan's wife is not an ordinary person either.

"Zhixian is too young. I'm afraid she can't take care of some things." A clan leader sighed.

"This problem is easy to solve. Grandpas, don't forget that my sisters are all able to count. Although they are not as knowledgeable as my sister, they can still teach beginners." Gu Xihao took out a booklet from his sleeve and handed it to Patriarch Tong: "Grandpas, you can take a look at this course schedule booklet first."

The Tong clan leader took the booklet and read it carefully. The more he read, the deeper his smile became. The more he read, the more amazed he was. This disciple of Ming Yan was even better than his teacher. He went through the book step by step, item by item, and even predicted and solved the possible emergencies. The Tong family could be said to have found a treasure.

After reading it carefully, he did not make any comments immediately, but handed the booklet to other elders. After everyone had read it, he asked, "What other ideas do you have?"

All the elders shook their heads in unison. They had already thought of all the back-up plans, so what was there for them to hesitate about?

Chief Tong immediately made the decision: "Then it is settled. Our village school will be taught by a scholar. It is a great honor to have a local gentleman as a teacher. Notify everyone in the village and ask every household to actively respond. Anyone who lags behind will be expelled from the clan and village."

"The clan leader is so domineering!" Gu Xihao gave a thumbs up. Only with such a head of the family in Xiaoyue Bay could there be such a talent like the teacher.

Patriarch Tong laughed out loud: "You kid give me the confidence!"

After a round of mutual praise, the notice was quickly heard by every villager. Ayong and the others were filled with envy. The villagers of Xiaoyue Bay are so happy.

Most of the people in Xiaoyuewan Village are surnamed Tong, and the few families that do are actively integrating into the village, except for a few very good ones. However, these very good ones are only open to outsiders. When it comes to their own interests, no one dares to step out. So the idea of ​​setting up a village school and allowing both boys and girls of school age to attend was passed unanimously.