In the famine, she stockpiled space supplies and became a bandit.

Seeing that there was nothing to do here, Si Jia prepared to go back.

Luo Xi knew that it was not convenient for him to stay here for long and did not try to keep him, but he gave him a whole set of newly printed paper books.

Si Jia was indeed very happy. Although most of the words in the book were written by him, there were many books in it with novel insights and they made sense. He liked it very much.

"Boss, where did you get these books? There is no signature on them. I want to visit and see what kind of person can write such books?" he asked curiously.

Luo Xi: "..."

"I stole it from the bandits' lair." She lied with her eyes open.

Si Jia: "..."

He curved his eyebrows and tactfully didn't ask any more questions.

He cupped his hands and said, "Boss, I'm leaving now. Take care."

After saying goodbye to Luo Xichuzhe, he chatted with Le Zheng Feiyuan who came to see him off for a while before getting into the carriage.

In fact, many people have heard that Luo Xi is going to set up academies in various counties. Some of them who have less time often go to the gates of the academies that are under construction to take a look. Today is no exception.

"Do you think the boss really wants to open a college?"

"It seems to me that, look at this villa, it was renovated by the county magistrate, Lord Su, and his servants, and the layout is indeed like that of a college. I can't be wrong."

This is a conversation between several people at the gate of a quiet mountain villa in Cangfeng County.

At this moment, the door that had been closed suddenly opened with a creaky sound, and a young man in official uniform walked out. It was Su Jing.

He walked to the bulletin board next to the door with a notice, carefully posted it with the help of the yamen runners, then turned around and looked at the crowd that had gathered around him.

"I think you have all heard recently that the boss wants to open academies in every county."

He looked around, then smiled and nodded: "Your information is correct, it is indeed true, and the academy has been built, and you can register from now on."

"From now on, no matter where you come from or how old you are, as long as you want to learn, you can come here to learn to read and write, or even learn a craft. Once you enter the academy, each person will be provided with a set of books and writing brushes, accommodation and food, and two sets of clothes. The annual tuition for each person is only ten taels."

"what?"

As soon as Su Jing finished speaking, the scene exploded.

There is no restriction on background, and even books and writing brushes are provided, as well as food and accommodation, and it’s only ten taels?

is it possible?

You know, there are some academies in Cangfeng County, but the tuition fees are shockingly expensive. I heard that it costs at least dozens or even hundreds of taels a year. You have to go to the bookstore to buy books and pens and ink yourself, and food is also an extra cost.

The most important thing is that even if you have money, people may not be willing to teach you.

"Sir, do you need a letter of recommendation?" a young man asked carefully. He had been rejected by many academies for this reason, so this question immediately occurred to him.

He was not the only one who had suffered this treatment, and many people looked over eagerly.

Su Jing did not disappoint them. He smiled and said, "No need. As long as you pay the tuition fee, anyone who wants to come can come."

"Great!"

Everyone present cheered, their eyes red with excitement. No one knew what they had paid for their studies.

They were looked down upon and cursed at, and were driven out like dogs, told that people of low birth were not qualified to study. They endured all this countless times, but they did not get the slightest chance to learn.

But they don't want to give up. The children of aristocratic families are human beings, so why not them?

So, when I heard that the boss was going to build a college, I rushed over to see what it was like.

Su Jing, who also came from a poor family, could understand their feelings very well.

He stood there silently until their voices quieted down, then he continued: "Not only that, if anyone feels that they are talented and knowledgeable, they can also come to the academy to be a teacher. As long as they meet the requirements, they will receive five taels of silver per month, with food and accommodation provided."

"What? There is such a good thing." The crowd was boiling again.

Today's Chaoyang Villa is no longer what it used to be. Few people would resist it just because it was founded by bandits, especially those poor children who have great talents but nowhere to go.

This kind of thing is really a timely help for them.

However, Su Jing was not finished yet: "When you have completed your studies, the boss said that as long as you pass the assessment, no matter what your status is, you can directly serve in any place under the boss's rule."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was so shocked that they forgot to speak, and the scene suddenly became quiet.

You have to know that when Tianqi selected people from all walks of life, including court officials, they were either recommended by others, or their sons inherited their father's business, or they were arranged through family power.

People like them who come from poor families have no chance at all. It is extremely difficult to change their fate.

"Sir Su, can we register now? Students can come to school now." A relatively quick-witted young man asked respectfully.

Anyone who is slow in doing such a good thing is a fool.

Good guy, the others also reacted: "Sir, students also sign up."

"There is another student. This is Shu Xiu. Here you are. My name is Li Wen, and I am a native of Cangfeng County..."

"Sir, do you want to take in children?" A big farmer squeezed in with sweat on his forehead and asked cautiously: "I have two sons, they are quite smart, I want to send them both in."

"Collect!" Su Jing nodded.

In fact, the younger the better, but Chaoyang Villa’s foundation is too weak, so for them now, adults who already have some foundation are more suitable.

The farmer was relieved now, and stood aside happily waiting in line to sign up.

Su Jing didn't waste any time and quickly took other people from the yamen to register them.

Such things happened one after another in various counties of Nanyue County.

Naturally, the imperial court got the news of such a big thing very quickly. Another imperial edict came down, reprimanding Du Hong. He was so angry that the wound on his back burst open again, and he had no choice but to lie back in bed.

There were angry people, and naturally there were also many people who mocked them. Many aristocratic families felt that an academy like Luoxi, which taught regardless of social status, was against the rules.

From ancient times to the present, the king is the king, the minister is the minister, the aristocratic family is the aristocratic family, and those at the bottom of the society should always be treated like slaves. What qualifications do they have to read and learn?

"There are quite a few people scolding you, especially those in the capital. They all think that as a woman, you should stay at home to take care of your husband and children." Qinglong was so angry that smoke came out of his head.

Before Luo Xi could say anything, Jiuxian, who was standing beside him, uttered a word with a sharp look in his eyes: "Kill!"

Qinglong's eyes lit up, he rubbed his hands and stood up.

Luo Xi: "..."

"Wait." Luo Xi hurriedly stopped him: "Let them talk, let them be, we have more important things to do here."

Spring planting is coming soon, and she has to soak the seeds again.

Now, almost the entire Nanyue County is under her rule, and the amount of seeds is several times larger than before. If the Nine-String Azure Dragon and White Tiger don't help, she will be exhausted to death.