Scholars in the courtyard

The next day, as soon as the front door of the courtyard opened, two figures left one after the other.

The first one to come out was naturally Yang Xiaotao.

This time I went back mainly to see the construction status of the school, and to tell everyone about the support from above to reassure the villagers.

The next step is to finalize the school's regulations to facilitate enrollment.

Yang Xiaotao carried a backpack, wore a formal suit, and a watch, traveling lightly.

About ten minutes after Yang Xiaotao left, Qin Huairu was neatly dressed, with cream on her face and a smell of washing powder on her body.

Behind him, Xiao Dang was lying on his stomach, still dazed, with a cloth bag hanging on his wrist containing the things he had brought home.

The two of them walked the same road, but they went farther and farther.

Before noon, Yang Xiaotao jogged all the way back to Yangjiazhuang.

After improving his physical fitness, the speed of a long-distance march is not stressful at all.

I even had to stop and rest. I just drank some water and ate a candy bar to rehydrate.

When Yang Xiaotao came to Yangjiazhuang, the people in the village were packing their farm tools and enjoying their last free time before the ground melted.

When they saw Yang Xiaotao coming back, everyone greeted him along the way. In their eyes, he was a child in the village, a good man who devoted himself to the village.

Arriving at the brigade headquarters, Yang Dazhuang and Yang Shitou were the first to come out after receiving the news.

"Come back when you're free today?"

"Well, I have to come back today."

With that said, Yang Xiaotao took off the backpack behind him and took out the documents inside.

"I have negotiated with Hongxing Primary School. As long as we start here, we can purchase books and stationery from their channels."

"Also, this is support from the higher authorities for building our school. Five hundred yuan can be used to buy office supplies. This is a generous sum."

Yang Xiaotao took out the documents. Mr. Yang and others who came over after hearing the news looked excited.

Gaining recognition from your superiors gives you peace of mind.

Back at the brigade headquarters, several people began to discuss the specific regulations.

Before Yang Xiaotao came back, Yangjiazhuang had already made preparations, but everyone felt a little empty without Yang Xiaotao making the decision.

Now that Yang Xiaotao is back and has brought good news, his heart immediately falls on the ground.

"The house in the east of the village has been built, and the tables and chairs are ready."

Yang Dazhuang started to introduce, and Uncle Jiu on the side took out a notebook. Among the people in this room, Uncle Jiu was the most literate.

He is also Yang Shitou's third uncle.

Yangjiazhuang is all related by blood, so it is normal to have different names.

This time, before finding a suitable teacher, Uncle Jiu will temporarily lead the child to read and read.

As for Mr. Yang, he serves as the principal.

Only with his old man sitting here, those in the village who don't want their children to go to school dare to shut up.

Only then can the school continue to operate.

Uncle Jiu nodded to Yang Xiaotao and began to introduce the situation in the village.

"In our village, there are a total of 107 children between the ages of six and fifteen, and 81 children under the age of six."

"Among them, there are forty between the ages of six and eight!"

After Uncle Jiu finished speaking, everyone looked at Yang Xiaotao.

After hearing this, Yang Xiaotao was also surprised.

I didn't expect there to be so many children in the village.

When I usually come back, I don’t see much!

After a while, I figured it out again. I don't wear much these days, it's cold, and many people's children are trapped at home.

Only when the weather warms up can we dare to let them out.

Moreover, at this time, boys and girls who were over fifteen would work with their parents.

Many people are already good at organizing crops and usually work in the fields. Yang Xiaotao doesn't see many of them.

Everyone was waiting for Yang Xiaotao to get the charter, and Yang Xiaotao was unambiguous.

According to the model of Hongxing Primary School, these children will definitely be divided into several classes of different ages.

But the situation here in Yangjiazhuang is different. If we really want to differentiate, they are all at kindergarten level.

Therefore, regardless of age, one should start from the first grade.

"I think so……"

Immediately, Yang Xiaotao took out the organized rules, put them on the table, and explained them.

Everyone discussed until evening before finalizing the matter.

Then Yang Xiaotao returned home to rest, and everyone else went home.

Of course, some things still have to be done by someone.

In the east end of Yangjiazhuang, two children were running around in the messy yard, dragging their shoes that did not fit their feet. In the house, a half-grown girl was washing the pots. The mother beside her was a little stooped and had gray hair on her temples.

"Mom, I don't go to school!"

The girl lowered her head to work, her voice neither happy nor sad!

The woman listened to her eldest daughter's words with a look of struggle on her face.

Finally, it turned into a sigh.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door. The two children quickly opened the door and saw Yang Dazhuang walking in.

"Xiaozizi, are your mother and sister at home?"

The older of the two children immediately pointed to the house. Yang Dazhuang looked at the two children and walked into the house.

"Village chief, why are you here?"

When the woman saw it was Yang Dazhuang, she immediately came out to greet him.

The girl in the room, on the other hand, dodged a little and walked into the back room.

"Come here to talk to me this time!"

Yang Dazhuang said directly, "I know your family is in trouble. The man left early and it's not easy for the family."

"Village chief, why are you doing this? I don't hold back the brigade on weekdays!"

"Don't get excited, just listen to me."

Yang Dazhuang knew that he had touched the woman's self-esteem, so he quickly explained.

"A school will be built in the village. All the children in the village between the ages of six and fifteen must go to school. Your Ye Zizi and Xiaozizi are old enough. Grandpa has told them to go to school."

The woman listened and did not speak in a hurry.

There was hesitation and grievance on his face.

Yang Dazhuang knew what she was worried about and saw the crouching figure in the room.

"Don't have any worries!"

"Children in the village who are rich and go to school will have one meal a day, provided by the village, which will definitely keep them full!"

“School tools and supplies are all free.”

"Xiao Tao said, there will be rewards for those who study well! What else are you worried about?"

"Okay, I have to go next door. You should quickly tell Ye Zi and Coyotito that they will go to school in two days!"

After Yang Dazhuang finished speaking, he went out.

In the room, Ye Zi ran out. The woman looked at her eldest daughter's expression and suddenly laughed.

Smiling and laughing, tears flowed out.

The village has already given a lot, so why should they hesitate?

"Yi Zi, you have to go to school. You have to study hard."

The woman stroked her daughter's hair, and Ye Zi nodded affirmatively.

"Mom, don't worry, I will definitely study hard and get rewards!"

"Hey, good!"

Ye Zi ran to Coyotito and said happily.

The woman's heart trembled, and she finally saw a smile belonging to this age group on her face.

Outside the door, Coyotito, who was leading his younger brother to play, looked confused. For him, he really didn't know what school was.

The woman looked at her children in the yard, but she knew it in her heart.

All of this was brought about by that person.

He is the lucky star of Yangjiazhuang!

Next door, Yang Dazhuang's voice sounded again.

This time there was a quarrel, and an old voice was vaguely heard.

"...What books do girls read..."

"What's wrong? If you don't accept it, go tell the master and see if he doesn't break your legs..."

"I……"

The sound lasted for a while, and then the sound of the door being pushed open was heard.

After a while, two girls from next door ran over shouting.

"Sister Ye Zi, sister Ye Ye, we are going to school!"

"Dani, Erni, we are too, we went to school together."

…

This evening, the voices of Yang Dazhuang and others continued to be heard in Yangjiazhuang. Then, children who seemed to understand but did not understand, listened to the adults' conversation, with smiles on their faces.

It was also this evening that the new generation of Yangjiazhuang began to embark on the path of seeking knowledge.

As night fell, Yang Xiaotao was still planning the future in the village and proposing a series of measures to ensure the operation of the school.

Among them, the learning reward system is his handiwork.

Of course, this reward will not be much, but it can stimulate children's ambition.

In this era, stick education occupies the mainstream, unlike later generations where the burden is reduced and students cannot lift a finger.

These days, the most common thing parents say is, "If xx doesn't obey, teacher, you'll beat her to death!"

Yang Xiaotao was able to bear the reward alone, which also strengthened the determination of Mr. Yang and others to run the school.

The next day, Yang Xiaotao took Yang Dazhuang to Sijiu City in a donkey cart.

This time, I want to buy back the items promised by my superiors.

Similarly, Qin Huairu, who left Qinjiacun, returned to the courtyard at noon.

Returning to Qinjia Village this time, Qin Huairu clearly felt that the atmosphere in the village was not friendly to her.

Especially the sisters who were close friends before they got married. When they went to say hello, they always said a few words in a hurry and turned around to go home.

That posture was like seeing a plague.

Qin Huairu felt uncomfortable, thinking that these people were jealous of her. Who asked her to marry in the city?

Looking at what they were wearing, looking at their faces, and looking at herself, she felt even more proud.

He held his head high and led Xiaodang, who was full of curiosity, back home.

Qin's mother was naturally happy to see her daughter back and her niece, and she quickly greeted her into the house.

But Qin's father and eldest brother and sister-in-law looked ugly.

Especially when my sister-in-law is pregnant and is very sensitive, she looks at her with hostility in her eyes.

Qin Huairu ignored him. After she was at home, this eldest brother was a dull gourd, and he could only be bullied by her.

When I got home and took out my things, my family's faces changed again.

This was what she expected.

But after she revealed her purpose, the whole room became deserted, and even Mother Qin's eyes turned cold when she looked at her.

In the end, Qin's father got angry and roared at her.

Only then did Qin Huairu know what was going on.

Several villages around here benefited from Yangjiazhuang's corn seeds, but her village had no shame to ask for seeds because of her relationship with Yang Xiaotao.

I had no choice but to secretly get some ready-made corn to use as seeds. Unexpectedly, during the autumn harvest last year, the production was greatly reduced, and the whole village ended up going to Yangjiazhuang to borrow grain.

That day, their uncle, the village chief, shamelessly went to Yangjiazhuang and spent the whole day bored at home when he came back.

I'm so embarrassed!

She finally understood why those people looked at her abnormally when she entered the village.

It turns out it was all her fault.

Seeing his father's stern face and his daughter's cry beside him, Qin Huairu shed tears unsatisfactorily.

At this time, she felt regretful in her heart!