After sending Yang Biaotou and his son away, Nan Nan looked at Master Fang and said, "Brother Fang, you should stay at the government office tonight and don't go back. I have already told Xiao Xi that you should stay at the government office tonight. I just happen to have something to ask you."
Master Fang was a little puzzled. What did the young master want to do? But he nodded: "What do you want to ask?"
Nan Nan spoke up, "Three years ago, the imperial court began to announce that all students between the ages of six and twelve could go to school for free. Can you help me find out if Xianyou Town has received this order? Why hasn't it been implemented?"
Master Fang's eyes widened. "There is such a good thing. There are many children in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Is the court willing to pay for it?"
The imperial court now makes money, so of course it has to give back to the people. After all, there aren't that many people now, but life is much better now that there is no war.
"Of course, it's impossible for me to lie about such a big thing. Forget it, it's getting late. You should go to bed early and look for it tomorrow."
If it started three years ago, it would be normal if it didn't spread to this small place in just over three years. If it spread but was not implemented, it would be a big deal. It is unjust to embezzle children's education funds.
Master Fang didn't sleep well that night. After all, this matter was a big deal. He knew too well what it felt like for those who wanted to study but had no money and couldn't afford to go to college.
After Nan Nan returned to his room, he picked up a pen and paper, wrote a message, and asked Qingyue to send it out. After all, for such a big matter, he still had to ask whether the imperial court had actually issued the money.
However, this matter could not be rushed, so Nan Nan rested well at night. When he woke up early the next morning, he saw Master Fang with a pair of dark circles under his eyes and could not help laughing.
"Brother Fang, you are so old, but you are still attached to your bed. You can't sleep well away from home. If this continues, how can you travel around in the future?"
Master Fang was somewhat speechless. This Nan Nan must have done this on purpose. He told him such a big thing last night just to prevent him from having a good rest.
Just at this time, Liu Yifang and Zijiang also went to the county government office. Seeing Nan Nan was still at home, Liu Yifang felt a little puzzled.
"Master, are you skipping classes today? Why haven't you gone to school yet?"
Nan Nan rolled his eyes and said, "I'll go there in a minute. What's the point of skipping classes? That's nonsense. You guys came too early. By the way, Brother Fang, ask Captain Liu about this too. Ask him to help you find it. I'm going to school first."
Liu Yifang, on the other hand, was completely confused. After Nan Nan left, he looked at Master Fang and asked, "What are you talking about, Master?"
Master Fang coughed twice and looked at Liu Yifang: "It's about the students' education. Children aged six to twelve can go to school for free. Is that true?"
Liu Yifang nodded: "It's true, this matter started three years ago, and it was the Princess of Yongxi County who was in charge!"
Master Fang looked at Liu Yifang with a strange look in his eyes. These people must be from prominent backgrounds, otherwise, how could a big shot like the princess say it directly and know everything so clearly.
"Then I'll go and see if there's any such decree from the court."
Liu Yifang watched Master Fang busy himself, so he naturally followed to help. Zi Jiang was speechless: "I think your efforts must have been in vain. Xianyou Town is such a remote place, even if it has been three years, it is normal that the decree cannot be passed on."
Normally, at the current construction speed, it should take five years to reach Xianyou Town. But now that the young master and his family are here, we should be able to enjoy it in advance.
Nan Nan had already arrived at the school. As soon as he walked to the door, he saw Yang Junyan. Yang Junyan smiled flatteringly and looked at Nan Nan: "Hello, Master. I will follow you from now on. You ask me to chase chickens, but I will never chase dogs."
Nan Nan's mouth twitched: "I don't chase chickens or dogs. Just don't bully others and don't follow me."
Yang Junyan naturally couldn't let go of this opportunity, and looked at Nan Nan: "No, my father asked me to follow you, be your lackey, and protect you."
Be your lackey? Nan Nan was so angry, he was not a dog. Just as he was about to speak, Ling Yuanbao came and thought that Yang Junyan was bullying Nan Nan, so he hurried forward.
"Yang Junyan, what are you doing? Are you bullying Nan Nan? Believe it or not, I will let my bodyguard beat you to death."
Yang Junyan glared at Ling Yuanbao speechlessly. He was afraid of Nan Nan because of Nan Nan's status. Ling Yuanbao was nothing, and he was a bodyguard. He couldn't kill you.
Nan Nan was very satisfied with Ling Yuanbao's attitude. He was indeed becoming more and more arrogant. He liked it. At least this way he didn't have to worry about being bullied.
"You didn't bully me. Who dares to bully me? Let's go in."
Yang Junyan looked at Ling Yuanbao and Nan Nan with envy as they walked into the academy, and then followed them happily.
I just followed him and didn't say anything. One day, Master Nan Nan would see him. As soon as I entered the classroom, Zhang Xiaotian came over in a hurry.
"You two are here. After school today, are you still going to Fangjia Village? Can you take me with you?"
Nan Nan glanced at Zhang Xiaotian and said, "No."
Zhang Xiaotian looked disappointed: "Ah, you're not going? I still want to play Cuju!"
Nan Nan was a little speechless: "Cuju is not only played in Fangjia Village. If you really want to play, you can find a student from the academy to play with you. If there is no ball, I will give you one."
Zhang Xiaotian chuckled: "Okay, then give me one."
Nan Nan looked at Chuan Wu beside him and said, "Chuan Wu, go back and get a ball for Zhang Xiaotian."
Chuanwu turned around and went to get the ball. Nannan and the others also began to prepare for class, and then everyone soon discovered that as soon as the get out of class was over, Yang Junyan, the class bully from Class C, came to the door of Class B and waited, and no one knew what he wanted to do.
The students in Class B spent the whole day in fear. When school was over, Chuanwu handed the ball to Zhang Xiaotian.
Nan Nan had already told Zhang Xiaotian the rules of Cuju yesterday. Zhang Xiaotian could teach other students directly today and make an appointment with other students to play together.
Ignoring Zhang Xiaotian who had lost his mind, and after saying goodbye to Ling Yuanbao, Nan Nan went back home.
After returning, he went straight to Qingyue: "Aunt Qingyue, did you get a reply?"
Qingyue took out a note and said, "I got it. It said that there is no place called Xianyou Town in the places where the information was sent, so the news must have not been passed on yet."
Nannan frowned. What's wrong with my aunt? Is she so bad at doing things? It's been several years, and it hasn't spread across the country yet.
But that's not important. Now that he's here, let's spread the word here: "Is there any other news from my aunt?"
Qingyue nodded: "Yes, an imperial decree and 10,000 taels of silver are given to you to preside over the enrollment of students in Xianyou Town."
Nan Nan was a little speechless. This was just something he found for himself to do. However, if he did this well, it would also be considered his father's political achievement. So he might as well get started.
After seeing the decree, Nan Nan went to find Master Fang. Master Fang and Liu Yifang searched for a whole day but could not find any decree about the matter. Master Fang was a little disappointed.
"Nannan is back. I haven't found the decree you mentioned. Zijiang said it hasn't been popularized yet."
Nan Nan nodded: "I know. But some people from the capital have come here, and it should be popular in the city soon. I have received the imperial decree, and we will start tomorrow. Master Fang, you accompany me to see the dean. Zi Jiang, how about you be in charge of the finances for this matter?"
During this period of time, Nan Nan could see clearly that this Zi Jiang was very talented! If he was only a painter, it would be a waste of his talent, so he planned to use him in a good way.
Zi Jiang was confused: "Me? I just paint every day, why should I be in charge of finance?"
Nan Nan frowned, "But I don't have anyone around me who can help me. You're the only one left. If no one is in charge of the finances, how will the county school get money? How will we find teachers? What about the children who want to go to school?"
Zi Jiang's life has been very good recently. Every day, he would come to the government office to see if there were any cases. If not, he would go home, study all kinds of delicious food, and then happily watch Liu Yifang eat them.
This was his daily job, and now he was suddenly given something to do, Zi Jiang felt helpless. Master Fang looked at him directly, as if he would kill him if he didn't agree.
He coughed twice and looked at Liu Yifang. This is directly related to your food. Who would have thought that Liu Yifang was so generous that he directly gave up his own food: "Just help deal with this matter."
"If you really don't want to do this for a long time, then find an apprentice to take with you. Once he is able to do it, you can go back home and continue to study food."
Nan Nan didn't want to pay any attention to this depraved man. He had great abilities but didn't work. He just kept thinking about how to cook for Liu Yifang every day. What a waste of talent.
He angrily took out the decree and the 10,000 taels of silver note sent by Xiaoman and said, "Here you go. I'll leave the matter to you. Master Fang, you supervise it."
He was more interested in establishing a Cuju team, and as for sending those children to school, it was just a side thing.
Master Fang looked at the decree that Nan Nan took out and was somewhat speechless: "No, the decree is here with you, why are you asking me to find it?"
Nan Nan quickly explained: "Brother Fang, you misunderstood. This is the message I sent last night. I had someone deliver it urgently. The previous decree has not yet arrived here!"
Master Fang was confused. It was delivered in one night? Really? Liu Yifang patted Master Fang on the shoulder and said, "Master Fang, please cooperate with me on this matter."