Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

"Congratulations, Lao Xiao! I could tell from the time your son was little that he was smart and would definitely amount to something! What did I say? It came true today!"

"Lao Xiao, I have a daughter who is sixteen this year. Your son isn't married yet, right? We're neighbors, so maybe..."

"Give it a rest! Your daughter's face is as flat as her mother's pancake. Nobody would want her even if you paid them. Lao Xiao, I also have a daughter..."

"Your daughter is great! Her butt is covered in pockmarks..." "How the hell do you know that? I'll screw your ancestors!!"

"Stop fighting! The honored guest is still here!"

Amidst the noise, Xiao Kang stood foolishly in place with a happy smile on his face.

Suddenly, a voice came from his ear: "Now that the imperial decree has been delivered, this humble servant will return. However, Senior Xiao, you should take advantage of the early hour to go to Dongjiao University to take a look. Those flying contraptions are truly amazing! Your son's talent is truly admirable!"

Xiao Kang came back to his senses and, hearing that the eunuch was leaving, hurriedly searched his body for silver.

He understood the etiquette; one had to give money to those who came to deliver imperial decrees.

Frantically, he only managed to find a few copper coins. Xiao Kang said awkwardly, "Please wait a moment, Eunuch, I'll go home and get some more..."

"No need," the decree-announcing eunuch said with a wry smile. "Lord Fang has specifically named you. If I were to accept your money and the Embroidered Uniform Guard found out, I wouldn't have a good ending. I'm leaving! No need to see me off!"

Since that was the case, Xiao Kang could only bow and express his thanks.

After the eunuch left, everyone immediately swarmed forward, trying to build relationships and express their loyalty.

Various forms of flattery came one after another. Squeezed in the middle, Xiao Kang repeatedly clasped his hands while trying to push his way out: "Everyone! Everyone! I want to go to Dongjiao University to take a look, please let me through!"

"Lao Xiao, I have a carriage! Take my carriage!"

"I have one too! Ride my horse directly!"

Being treated with such hospitality was a first in his life. Xiao Kang responded with a radiant face.

"Thank you everyone, thank you everyone, I'll ride my bi... my bicycle! Has anyone seen my bicycle? Who rode my bicycle away!"

......

Dongjiao University was fully open, and countless commoners moved upon hearing the news.

Now that the effectiveness of science had been proven to the imperial court, the next step was naturally to prove it to the common people.

On this day, in order to prevent teaching equipment from being damaged or stolen, all teaching buildings were closed.

Only the public areas were open to the public.

Hot air balloons, painted in various colors to look particularly eye-catching, were tethered to the playground, the artificial hill, and the lakeside, suspended at a height of more than ten meters.

Surrounded by the crowd, Xiao Kang rushed to the outside of Dongjiao University.

His new bicycle was lost as soon as he got it, and in the end, he came in someone else's carriage.

Outside the gate of Dongjiao University, students had already been prepared to welcome and guide the people, as well as Embroidered Uniform Guards to maintain order.

When someone approached, the students quickly began singing the school's song to highlight its cultural heritage: "Dongjiao University is so amazing, it can dance in the sky and on the earth. The teachers and students are talented, leading the people in a song ~ ~"

At this time, Xiao Letian was standing nervously at the gate. Fang Zheng had already told him in the principal's office about the palace people coming to his house to announce the decree.

If his father received the decree, he should come to the university, so he waited early at the university gate.

Sure enough, a crowd of people suddenly appeared not far away. Xiao Letian immediately squinted his eyes and looked carefully.

The person in the lead was his dad!

Xiao Letian's heart beat faster, and he quickly went up to meet him.

"Dad!"

Xiao Kang opened his mouth, wanting to say many things, but seeing his son at this moment, it seemed that all the words in his heart were blocked in his chest.

In the end, he only said one sentence: "Good, I know everything."

Xiao Letian smiled, smiling very happily.

"Dad, this is your first time here, right? I'll take you on a tour."

Xiao Kang nodded and said loudly, turning his head, "Everyone, please tour on your own. Excuse me for a moment while I say a few words to my son."

The onlookers were very accommodating and dispersed consciously, pouring into the campus in batches.

Xiao Kang and his son walked side by side, Xiao Letian excitedly pointing to various buildings, constantly introducing them to Xiao Kang.

Xiao Kang remained silent, only looking in the direction his finger was pointing.

Although he didn't show anything on his face, he was already extremely shocked in his heart.

These buildings, the green lawns, the dense trees, the sparkling lake...

Everything seemed so beautiful and harmonious.

This was the first time in his life that he had come to such a place.

A smile gradually appeared on Xiao Kang's face.

It seemed that he was finally old... and his vision had become narrow.

The place where his son studied was such an environment. If he had come a day earlier to take a look, he wouldn't have been worried all day long.

"Dad, look! That's the hot air balloon. You can fly into the sky on it!"

Xiao Kang raised his head, looking at the hot air balloon with a sigh: "I didn't expect... I really didn't expect such a big thing to be able to fly into the sky. Is this the mystery of science?"

"Dad, it looks big, but its weight isn't actually..."

"Letian."

"You've done a good job. Dad is not as good as you anymore. If your mother were still alive, she would definitely be proud." Xiao Kang said with his head lowered. "Perhaps Dad was wrong, it's not just the imperial examination that's the only way. What you chose is the right one."

Xiao Letian's whole body shook!

There was more moisture in his eyes, and his voice trembled a little: "Dad, you don't have to go to work tomorrow."

"Yeah."

"Dad, do you want to go up to the sky and take a look? I'll talk to the principal, he should agree."

"Want to."

.....

Inside the principal's office, Fang Zheng looked out the window at the surging crowd.

His brows almost knitted into a circle.

Damn! If this has to be displayed for a few more days, the turf is going to be trampled!

"Alas...."

Xie Xian, who was beside him, asked: "Master, why are you sighing?"

"Sighing? This is lamenting the prosperity of our Great Jing and the happiness of the people. But when I think that there are still many people in this world who can't afford to eat, Master, I feel sad."

Xie Xian said admiringly: "Master is truly a Bodhisattva's heart."

"Bodhisattva? Compared to me, does it have productivity?" Fang Zheng chuckled and turned around, saying: "Remember all the things that happened today and remember to publish them tomorrow. Also, the fact that graduating from Dongjiao University can change one's household registration, report all of it. In the future, our school will be a shining pearl of world civilization!"

"Master is wise!"

Just then, a figure broke into the principal's office.

The person who came was an Embroidered Uniform Guard, who said to Fang Zheng upon seeing him: "Commander! Lu Fa asked me to bring you a message, saying that those foreigners have already learned to speak simple words. When do you want to meet them? He's preparing to bring them over."

"Understood, have him bring them to the Garrison Office tomorrow."

After the Embroidered Uniform Guard left, Fang Zheng raised his head, feeling puzzled in his heart.

Foreigners... they've only learned to speak after a few months? I've been learning for more than ten years, and I only know a few words, half of which are swear words.

Those foreign devils actually learn so fast! Damn it!