Zhenfubao waved his hand and the warehouse was full of grain, and the whole family regretted it

Chapter 733 Who would be willing to send their children to an academy like yours?

Bai Wanwan didn't beat around the bush and took the person directly to the back mountain.

There is a field on the back mountain, and many young men are busy working on it.

The ladies were confused when they saw this and quickly asked, "What does this mean? Sending children to your college means they have to work here every day?"

Bai Wanwan nodded and explained:

"Yes, they have to work here for half an hour every day.

The main purpose is to let them know where the food comes from.

And when they are working, they can encounter many practical problems, which is beneficial for them."

She went on to say:

"In addition, the crops grown on these lands can be used to offset tuition fees, so many students are willing to work there.

You also know that the tuition fee of 10 taels of silver is not cheap for children from ordinary families.

Our college has many preferential policies. Children with good grades will receive bonuses.

In addition to farming, children from poor families can also help copy books to offset part of their tuition fees.

In short, we want to find a way to allow more children to study here with peace of mind.”

The people around Lin Zaozao sneered, "That's better said than done. I don't believe growing some crops can be worth ten taels of silver."

Bai Wanwan explained:

“Growing crops is certainly not worth ten taels of silver, but a scholarship is, and the scholarship at our Mortal Academy is quite high.

You can get a scholarship as long as you meet certain requirements, and poverty scholarships are also set up.

Those whose families are really in financial difficulty can not only get their tuition waived but also receive rewards.”

A scholar ran directly towards Bai Wanwan and knelt on the ground: "Master Bai, thank you so much. My mother's illness has been greatly cured. If it weren't for you, I really don't know what to do."

Bai Wanwan quickly helped him up and said, "This is what I should do. You don't have to worry too much."

The scholar bowed and said, "Then I will go to farm now. I haven't planted my fields yet!"

Everyone has his or her own piece of land, which is actually a very fulfilling thing.

The ladies had never seen this kind of school before, and they couldn't help but whisper, "Why do I feel like this academy is different from the usual ones?"

"Isn't it? Anyway, my son won't go to such an academy. He will only know how to farm and will be laughed at when he goes out."

"That's right! It's so crude. Which young man from a noble family would come here to farm? I've never seen it."

These people gathered around Lin Zaozao and kept setting the pace.

Bai Wanwan said with a half-smile, "Write down the names of these ladies. From now on, no children from these families will be hired."

This instantly ignited the ladies' anger. The leader raised her voice, her tone full of sarcasm:

"What are you talking about! Do you really think your academy is so expensive?

No one will be hired. Even if my child doesn't go to school, he will never come to your place!"

The lady next to him immediately echoed in a loud and urgent voice:

"That's right! Who would be willing to send their child to an academy like yours?

Hanging out with a bunch of people who only know how to farm is simply degrading and disgraceful!

My child is studying at Qingfeng College. Do you know what Qingfeng College is?

It's full of great scholars! Unlike your place, it's so shabby and there's not even a trace of a great scholar in sight!"

Those people couldn't help but raise their voices:

"You haven't seen a truly good academy! In our Qingfeng Academy, five people have served as editors in the Hanlin Academy!

In the past, they were all high-ranking officials. Three of them were fourth-rank, and one was a real third-rank official. The most powerful one was even a second-rank official!

Which one of them is not a great scholar with profound knowledge and rich experience?"

Another lady also boasted:

"Take this year's imperial examination for example, there were five successful candidates from Qingfeng Academy!

What about you here? I'm afraid there isn't even one person who can pass the imperial examination? You still let your children farm to pay for their tuition. That's just ridiculous!"

Before they stopped shouting, several white-haired old people slowly walked over from a distance.

When the old people saw Bai Wanwan, gentle smiles immediately appeared on their faces.

Bai Wanwan also hurried over and said in a sweet voice, "Grandpa Qi, Grandpa Zhao, Grandpa Shao, are you guys here to work in the fields too?"

Several elderly people laughed heartily upon hearing this, saying, "That's right! If I don't get some dirt and work for a day, I'll feel weak all over!"

The discussion in the crowd suddenly exploded. The person who had recognized the three old men took two steps forward, his voice full of awe:

"It's more than just a matter of fame! The official ranks of the three gentlemen back then were among the highest in the entire court!

Lord Qi and Lord Shao are truly first-rank officials.

Lord Qi once served as a cabinet scholar and minister of rites, and Lord Shao even became the Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate. Both were important officials who could directly meet with the emperor to discuss matters!"

The person next to him added with a hint of regret in his tone:

"Although Lord Zhao is half a rank lower, he is also a legitimate second-rank minister, in charge of the Ministry of Revenue's grain and fodder affairs. In the past, many local officials had to be respectful when they saw him!

It’s just that the three lords are too stubborn. In the past, they spoke out against the suffering of the people and the problems of the court time and time again, and refused to give in even if it angered the emperor...”

At this point, his voice lowered, full of regret:

"Later, Lord Qi and Lord Shao were fine, as they voluntarily resigned from their posts and retired.

However, because Lord Zhao impeached the powerful, he was framed and eventually exiled to Ningguta!

At that time, many people thought they would never see Master Zhao again, but they never expected... never expected that the three masters would actually be farming together in the mountains behind this academy!"

Lord Qi waved his hand and said, "I didn't expect that after all these years, there are still people who can recognize us old guys. I thought no one remembered us long ago."

He looked up at the fields not far away and shouted, "Hey! Old guys, put down your hoes and come over! Wanwan is here!"

Several old men on the other side of the ridge immediately stopped what they were doing and walked over quickly with hoes on their shoulders.

When they saw Bai Wanwan, they all smiled kindly and greeted each one: "Wanwan, are you here for inspection today?"

"Why did you bring so many people here today?"

The ladies next to them were already stunned:

"What is the origin of this academy? The first and second rank officials just now were already scary enough, how come among the people coming here now, there is actually a former prime minister?

I even heard that three of them had served as imperial tutors! This grand occasion is like half of the court's important officials gathered here!"

Bai Wanwan turned to look at the ladies and said:

“In fact, the faculty of our college is quite good.

You see, these are all professors from our college.

Of course, perhaps in your eyes, it still cannot compare to Qingfeng Academy."