Everyone Knows I’m a Good Man

If word of what Ji Changze did for Weeping Liu reached the capital, the Wei family would be the happiest.

Especially Mrs. Wei, her daughter was raised like jewels by her side until she was a good old age. From childhood to adulthood, she read and practiced calligraphy, embroidered and made clothes, drank tea, took care of the accounts and took care of the family affairs. All the things that a daughter from aristocratic family should learn were not missed. I learned them all, and learned them very well.

In addition, Wei Juncan has always been outstanding in the capital with her stunning appearance and gentle temperament. Even though Mrs. Wei has never thought about letting her daughter go up to the royal family and marry into the palace, in the heart of a mother, her eldest daughter is No one can match it.

Before that incident happened, Mrs. Wei was already looking for a husband for her daughter. She was very selective at that time. She couldn't do it if her family background was too high, because she was afraid that her husband's family would bully others. She couldn't do it if her family background was too low, because she was afraid that her daughter would suffer hardship if she got married. , must be well educated, have good conduct, and preferably have a considerate temperament. It is best if he is the eldest son in the family. He will not be afraid of having a hard time in the future when he goes out to the branch house, and his temperament is more stable than those who are younger brothers.

As a result, before the candidate was selected, her daughter was promised a marriage that she had never heard of or seen before, and she didn't even know where the person was from.

Although this person later won the Jinshi and became an official in the court, at that time, there were many people who were jealous of Master Wei's refusal to take concubines and only Mrs. Wei in the courtyard secretly rejoiced in his misfortune.

Everyone can see how outstanding Wei Juncan is, and knows that if nothing unexpected happens, she will definitely marry a good family and live a peaceful life under the care of her parents.

It is precisely because of this that it became even more tragic when she married a merchant in an accident.

Mrs. Wei couldn't eat well or sleep well during that period. During the day, she had to work hard to deal with people who wanted to laugh at her, which made her physically and mentally exhausted.

Even after Wei Juncan later left the capital with Ji Changze and went to Weeping Willow, some people who didn't deal with her at gatherings would still bring the topic to this point to stab her.

Mrs. Wei is a gentle person. Even if she is upset in her heart, she still has to maintain her image and smile on the surface.

Don't you feel aggrieved?

It’s frustrating!

But there's nothing you can do about being aggrieved. What others say is the truth.

It is true that merchants are not ranked high and are sent to poverty-stricken places like Weeping Willow.

Now it seems that the direction of the wind has changed overnight. Mrs. Wei, who originally thought that her son-in-law was just a Yuanhua pancake, became energetic when she heard the news from the capital.

At the banquet, although she didn't say anything big, she still showed off her wealth "without leaving a trace".

"No, this child is very filial. When Yuan Hua Pan made it, he hurriedly delivered it to us. I am already so old and don't need much, so I divided some with my friends."

"Yes, the young couple are in a good relationship. Didn't my second brother come back yesterday? He told me that my eldest daughter is pregnant. Hey, my uncle is already considerate, and now he looks after his sister. Eyeball-like, he said that he thought the vegetables he bought were not fresh, so he bought a piece of land and planted them himself and took good care of them. The vegetables he grew were juicy and juicy and he gave them to my eldest daughter. "

"Really? You heard that my uncle came up with the idea of ​​Yuan Huayi to do it for my girl? I don't know about that. How can I have the nerve to ask about what happened to the young couple before?"

"Yes, even though we are far away, my uncle has not missed any messages during the holidays. I feel comfortable knowing that he is considerate and good to my eldest daughter."

After successfully satisfying herself and seeing the faces of those who used to laugh at her for raising a daughter in vain, Mrs. Wei was satisfied and stopped talking any more.

As soon as she returned home, she immediately called someone to call Wei Junli, who was still sleeping, into her yard and asked him if what his brother-in-law said in the capital was true.

Wei Junli was sleeping. He was already exhausted from the long journey. When he came back, he saw his parents sleeping on the bed. He was still yawning when he was pulled up.

When I went to my mother's yard and heard that I was asking about his brother-in-law, I immediately became energetic, with "I'm not sleepy if you want to ask this" written all over my face.

"No, it's all true. My son has seen it with his own eyes. The Yuanhua Forest is under the inn. When you stop on the second floor, you can not only see the Yuanhua ground, but also the appearance of Chuiliu County. In the early morning, We can also wait for the sunrise, it’s as beautiful as a painting.”

"Of course the Lantern Festival is real, but I think their description is not detailed enough. The day of the Lantern Festival was much more lively than what they said. There was everything, everyone was wearing a mask, there were jugglers, snack sellers, and candy sellers. There are also various lantern riddles, and the rewards for guessing them are different. Not all are coins or lanterns, but those who guess the lantern riddles correctly are also asked to compose a poem, which is very fun. "

"There is an orphanage, and my brother-in-law even took his son to visit it. My mother didn't know it. Now my sister is so prestigious. She goes to the orphanage most often. The children there respect her. I also heard that my brother-in-law earns a lot of money. Sister, if he wants to buy something, he still has to ask her for money."

As expected of mother and son, they speak in the same way and tone.

This is a conversation with one's own mother, and there is no need to be as particular as when communicating with people outside. Wei Junli was just talking here and there. Fortunately, this was a matter for his mother to listen to his daughter and son-in-law. Even if he said Mrs. Wei still listened with interest to the confusion.

Hearing this, he interrupted him and asked with some worry: "Your sister is also a good-tempered person at home. Why is she acting like this to my uncle? No matter how good-tempered my uncle is, he is still a husband and an official. She You can’t keep all your money, right?”

"Hey, mother, you don't know that my brother-in-law did this on purpose. He is very popular in Chuiliu now. Many merchants come to Chuiliu and look for my brother-in-law. He tells them every time that all the money in his family is in my wife's hands." Well, he doesn’t have any money on him and it’s not convenient for him to go out. From what I see, this was all agreed upon by my sister and brother-in-law.”

After listening to Wei Junli's explanation, Mrs. Wei felt relieved and recited Amitabha several times.

"So, my uncle is really so capable, and his reputation has spread. I wonder if it will attract the attention of the higher-ups. It would be great if he was transferred back to the capital for this reason."

Wei Junli didn't agree: "What are you going to do when you are transferred back? Isn't it because my brother-in-law is able to do a big job in Chuiliu because Chuiliu is remote and poor, and there are no powerful people living there? If he returns to Beijing, I will drop a brick." If you hit ten people, eight of them might be relatives of the emperor, powerful people in the court, how can you show off your skills?"

Mrs. Wei glared at her son: "What do you know? Weeping Willow is in a remote area. My uncle is just a county magistrate. No matter how capable he is, it is of no use. If he returns to Beijing and has your father taking care of him, will he still be able to do anything bad?"

Wei Junli curled his lips.

He didn't believe that a straight-laced man like his father would take care of his brother-in-law.

"Also, your sister is pregnant. When the child is born, if it is a boy, he will always go to school. If he does not return to Beijing, he will be out. If the child reaches the age of school and my uncle is in a remote place, where will the child be? What can you learn? If you go back to Beijing, your father has a place in the Imperial College. It’s really not good. It’s better to ask your father to teach you personally than to just find a teacher. "

This makes sense, and Wei Junli somewhat agrees with it this time.

But he always felt that his brother-in-law didn't really want to come back. Looking at his posture when he left, his brother-in-law was planning to have a big fight in Weeping Willow. He wasn't even halfway through, so how could he be willing to return to Beijing.

Otherwise, Ji Changze admired his brother-in-law. Wei Junli had indeed guessed correctly that Ji Changze had no intention of leaving Weeping Willow.

Although he relies on his father-in-law, in a place like the capital, his father-in-law's name is definitely not as useful as in Weeping Willow.

The most important thing is that the people of Weeping Willow are too easy to fool (cross out), too innocent and kind.

Because there are few local scholars and the people are generally uneducated, they basically do whatever Ji Changze says.

The adults say that the land should be planted in such and such a way, but why should it be planted in such and such a way? Your Excellency is someone with a great reputation, so what he says must be right, just do it.

The adults said they wanted to open a textile factory and only recruit women. What? Women can't show their faces? No rich lady in the capital would be locked up at home all her life and not allowed to go out. The county magistrate's wife even went to the orphanage every few days. As a woman earns money to supplement the family, wouldn't it be nice to have some relaxation at home?

The adults said they want to set up a free academy? Not to mention the free academy, we must support even the free mouse academy...wait? Academy? ! ! !

The people of Weeping Willow were excited.

People in Weeping Willow are generally illiterate. Is it because they don’t want to read, study, or get fame and get rid of their current poor life? no.

This is ancient times, not modern times. There is no nine-year compulsory education, no cheap pens and paper, and no student loans. Being unable to study here is not a rare thing but the most common phenomenon.

It is really difficult for ordinary farmers to support a scholar.

Take the Ji family, for example. They are a merchant family. Although they are not a very wealthy family, they can still afford maids and are much better off than farmers. The original owner is the only son in the family, and the hopes of several generations have been placed on him. His family gave him the best, but he still couldn't buy whatever books he wanted.

There are also pens and inks. The cheapest pens and inks on the market are not affordable for ordinary people in the long term. Add in the burden, food and drink every day, and it is enough to crush a family.

But now, Mr. Ji, their Weeping Willow magistrate, said that he would open a free academy.

As long as they are of appropriate age, they can enroll in the school. Not only will they not be restrained, but the academy will also provide free pen and ink.

Even pie in the sky cannot describe the mood of these people who hope to have a successful son. Even if the academy invites not a great scholar but an ordinary gentleman, to them, it is as if a ladder has been sent down from the sky.

Whether I can climb up or not is another matter, but at least I have a chance to climb up.

Ji Changze's reputation in Weeping Willow rose to a higher level. Some people who had children of school age at home even knelt down and bowed their heads excitedly in the direction of the government after hearing about this incident.

Everyone knows that studying is good, and everyone knows that getting a good name is the right way, but they have no money. But now, Mr. Ji is sending their children to study without taking any money. Even if they can't get a good name in the future, they can learn to read. Be a bookkeeper or something.

There was a lot of praise outside, and in the county government office, the chief bookkeeper responsible for recording expenses was almost a lot bigger.

Didn’t the adults find another accountant? Why should we ask him to be responsible for the expenditure records of this academy?

He couldn't help it and went to Ji Changze in anger.

When I went there, I saw Mr. Ji squatting in front of the vegetable field, watering the vegetables with his own hands. The watering of the vegetables made them look even more beautiful in the sunshine.

The chief clerk became more and more angry.

Before Mr. Ji took office, his daily routine consisted of drinking tea and playing with the birds, walking around the house and going shopping, sitting in his room waiting for get off work, and sometimes listening to a little tune at night. He didn't know how many days there were. Carefree.

Looking at now, he calculates expenses and records every day, his abacus ability has improved by leaps and bounds, his hair is getting thinner and thinner on the top of his head, and the first thing he thinks about when he opens his eyes every day is not what is going to be in the morning. I had to settle some accounts today. I found it too difficult last time, so I mustered up the courage to look for Master Ji. In the end, he actually gave me a more convenient calculation method and settled the matter.

At that time, he was also blinded by lard. Not only did he not realize that Master Ji did not solve his problem at all, but also increased his study burden. He was also very grateful for it, thinking that it was Master Ji who taught him without hiding his private talents.

I was very excited for a few days after that, and I felt that the new tasks assigned to me by adults were specially given to him to help me practice new calculation methods.

Thinking about it now, I really wish I could go back to that time and slap myself.

Why were you deceived by adults again?

It was clear that Wu Xian Cheng specifically told him last time that the adults were very scheming and liked to fool their subordinates, but he still did not believe in evil.

This time, I must explain it clearly to the adults, and I must not be deceived again!

After Ji Changze poured the water, he turned around and found that his chief clerk was mumbling to himself with a firm expression. He was amused and shouted: "What are you doing?"

The chief clerk suddenly came back to his senses, coughed a few times, and kept brainwashing himself, "This is a normal appeal, this is a normal appeal." Then he walked up to Ji Changze with his head held high.

Let me bow first: "Well, sir."

"Well, you're okay too." Ji Changze glanced at the other party's nervously clenched hand, put down the bucket for watering the tree, stood up and asked proactively; "You came here specifically to see me, but do you have anything to say to me?" The officer said? "

Chief Secretary: "...Well, this official has indeed something to say."

He made it clear. The general meaning is that you can't just hold on to this sheep like me. It's not like you don't have money. Is it that difficult to hire a few accountants?

Working overtime every day, I really can't stand this kind of social life. The most important thing is, do you know what life I lived with the former county magistrate? That's called happiness, that's called carefree. I'm about to reach retirement age, and I really don't want to be so tired.

Ji Changze agreed in agreement, and waited patiently for the chief clerk to finish speaking, before speaking slowly: "I told you before that there are not many people I can trust in this county government office, except for you. Who else can I trust?"

Chief Secretary, hehe, he believed what he said before, now.

The common people of Weeping Willow wish to put Ji Changze in the palm of their hands and worship him devoutly. All the accountants in Yuanhua Pancreas Factory admire and yearn for him. Isn't it easy for him to find an accountant he can trust?

Ji Changze saw that the chief clerk didn't believe him and felt that he was really helpless.

He is telling the truth. His foundation is not deep. There are not many people in the county government who can be trusted, only one, two, three, four, five, six, seven and so on. Of course, those outside the county government do not count.

The chief clerk didn't believe it, so he could only tell the chief clerk what he really thought.

Ji Changze has wanted to build an academy for a long time, but this place is too poor and lacks teachers.

Even if you find a teacher to teach, the level will not be much higher. This cannot be blamed on his poor knowledge. The place is really too poor. The teacher is willing to teach his disciples, but no one can teach him.

So Ji Changze focused on these people in his county government office.

The county magistrate, he is good at learning and can teach students to write essays.

He is good at catching heads. During this time, he has developed skills and can be a martial arts master for students. He is currently working overtime to learn horse riding and shooting.

The chief clerk is good at calculating accounts, and he has learned the new and more useful accounting method taught by Ji Changze before, and can become a mathematics teacher. Ji Changze will not admit that he has already calculated in this way when he taught the chief clerk this accounting method.

Of course, he certainly couldn't directly say to the chief registrar, "There is a shortage of a gentleman in the academy and I think you are quite good. You can work hard and work overtime."

If you say this, the head clerk will definitely think, "Oh, I have to work overtime again, I'm so hard." If he feels that he has worked hard, he will feel uncomfortable. If he feels uncomfortable, he will be in a bad mood. If he is in a bad mood, he will not be able to eat or sleep well. good.

As a qualified boss, how could Ji Changze treat his subordinates so cruelly?

So he let out a long sigh and said to the chief clerk with pity in his eyes: "Since you insist, I won't hide it from you anymore. Do you know why I gave you those new calculation methods instead of giving them to me?" Someone else?”

The chief clerk rolled his eyes in his heart. What else could be the reason? Of course, it was because he had many seniority and experience and learned quickly, so he could quickly learn to continue being a social animal.

Ji Changze: "You have also been sitting in the position of chief clerk for many years. Now that I have the opportunity to give you a hand, how can I not do it?"

Chief: "???"

Pull...what? ?

Ji Changze: "We are all our own people, so I won't hide it from you. You also know that I am planning to open an academy. I will not collect any writing bundles. All the writing and ink will be provided by the academy to the students."

The chief clerk nodded, still not quite understanding, yes, so what, wasn't this matter announced a long time ago? Wasn't the account book he looked at the academy's expenses?

Ji Changze half-seriously sighed: "We, Weeping Willow, have outstanding people. It's not that we don't have talents. It's just that in the past, most of the locals couldn't afford to study. Now I have opened an academy to provide students with free education. Think about it, these hundreds of students are studying hard in cold weather. Is it possible that there is still no one with a good reputation?"

The chief clerk still didn't quite understand what Shangguan was talking about.

Ji Changze continued to be tempting: "If I arrange for you to get a position as a teacher in the academy to teach these hundreds of students, in the future, some of them will be selected as a scholar, a scholar, a Jinshi, or even a first-class scholar, and even the top scholar. It's possible."

The chief's eyes lit up and he fell into deep thought.

"Your salary is not too much, but if you go to an academy and become a teacher, you will definitely have monthly money. Of course, I know your character. You have never valued money. You definitely don't care about the monthly money you get from teaching in the academy. , but if you can personally teach a champion, you will be the teacher of the champion. "

The chief clerk perked up and his breathing became a little faster.

The master of the number one scholar.

What a great temptation this is for a literati.

Especially next to him, Ji Changze was still whispering devilishly: "Even if you can't get the number one scholar for a while, as a teacher of hundreds of students, as soon as you go out, someone will call you sir and give you discipleship. A hundred years later, there will still be disciples to you." The family members praised you and said: There was once a Mr. Liang who was extremely knowledgeable..."

The chief bookkeeper was already excited.

Being a teacher for hundreds of people was something he never dared to think about before. He never expected that Lord Ji would be willing to stuff him into the academy and give him such an opportunity.

He was extremely grateful and bowed deeply to Ji Changze: "Thank you, sir, thank you so much. I really don't know how to thank you..."

"You and I are my colleagues, and you have done so much for me. How can I not reciprocate the favor?"

Ji Changze helped him up and sighed again: "I taught you that calculation method specifically so that you can teach the academy students. You have also used this method and know how useful it is. With it, you You can also live in the academy, Mr. Liang said, right?"

The head clerk nodded gratefully: "Yes, I'm ashamed of myself. I didn't expect that your Excellency was planning for me wholeheartedly. It's my fault."

"It doesn't matter. We are all our own people. No need to be polite. I will only reveal this to you. Don't mention it to others first. During this period, you can quietly practice with the account book I gave you. This way, you won't show any timidity when you teach students. "

The chief bookkeeper was even more ashamed. It turned out that Master Ji gave him the college's account books for his own benefit, but he actually judged a gentleman with a villain's heart, thinking that Master Ji gave it to him because he didn't want to work on his own.

How could he think like this? If adults are really so lazy, why would they still open an academy, return Yuanhua Pancreas Factory, and hold a lantern festival?

The chief clerk who thought this way naturally ignored that all these things were opened by Mr. Ji's words. Apart from giving plans to Fang Zi, the rest was done by their three subordinates.

Thinking about it, the adults have always treated him very well. Since the adults took office, the family has never lacked any kind of fish, meat, melons and fruits. Last month, he even got a bonus that was higher than his annual salary.

But now, the master is still planning for him to enter the academy. In order for him to teach students, he did not hesitate to teach him such precious calculation methods.

But he suspected that the adults were lazy and didn't want to work, and it was really repaying kindness with hatred.

The chief clerk left in shame, his heart filled with apologies to his superiors.

Ji Changze watched him go before washing his hands and reading a storybook while eating melon seeds.

After he finished cracking the melon seeds, he stood up, stretched out, and said to the people who came up to him for instructions: "It's getting late, go back to the inner office."

He had to tell his wife that there was no need to worry about the lack of talent at Weeping Willow and that she could not find a master who could teach the students how to count.

Chief Secretary Liang is very progressive. In order to solve this problem, he took the initiative to enroll in school and do both work and study. Once he finishes calculating the academy's account books, he will probably be able to practice it.

Under the setting sun, Ji Changze looked at the red sky hanging and sighed, how could he be so lucky? Every time he met his subordinates, they were so progressive.

Good luck may also be a kind of ability.