Transmigrated into a female county magistrate during a famine, leading her country to prosperity

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

The pouring of one side of the dam has been completed. The concrete giant rises from the ground, attracting people from both inside and outside the city to hang out outside the dam and watch the novelty.

Everyone has heard that cement is very hard, but the people have never touched it or stepped on it with their own hands. They can only stop the laborers going to and from work in the morning and evening, give them a fruit or a handful of vegetable leaves, and ask them about the hardness.

These laborers were already very proud to be selected to come to Bashang, and when they encountered such a thing, they couldn't help but speak up for Bashang.

"Cement? It's harder than stone! Our dam has become famous this time. Just wait and see. From now on, all those riverbanks prone to breaching will probably have to be replaced with cement!"

"The food on the dam is really good! It's really good! Every now and then, Master Shen asks the kitchen to give us extra meals, and we eat meat piece by piece."

"You mean the fan? Oh my, that wind is really, needless to say, so cool! It's also because Lord Shen cares about us and asked Master Qiao to make it for us."

"..."

The people all got conjunctivitis.

......

The news of the opening of the reading building was also posted a few days ago, but the content of the notice was not very pleasant.

The notice clearly stated: The Reading Building will open on June 20th. Anyone who wants to enter the Reading Building must have a high academic reputation or be from a wealthy family in Beijing. Common people are not allowed to enter.

The notice was signed by the Reading Building and the Imperial College.

After hearing the notice, the people were angry but dared not speak out, and could only gather together and curse in low voices.

"The imperial court established a library so that everyone could learn to read and write. Even Liuyang Prefecture has opened many Tongan bookstores, where common people can enter. Why is it that in Shangjing City, we ordinary people are discriminated against?"

"Don't you see who built that building... It's the Imperial College, and it's full of future officials. It's not surprising, not surprising."

"They're just putting up some face-saving stuff, not letting us see it, and even issuing a notice to tell us...are you crazy?"

But just as they had been scolding the reading building for a while, another notice was posted.

The original notice was tightly covered, leaving only the new one: "The Reading Tower gathers the world's books and nourishes the world's people. Starting June 20th, all who wish to learn and study, regardless of status, wisdom or incompetence, are welcome to enter. The tower will be open in the morning and closed at dusk, for the sole purpose of quieting the mind."

The people were surprised and happy after hearing this.

Could it be that their scolding worked?

This time... the imperial court is finally willing to side with them, the common people?

But only Yan Fengci, the chief academic officer of the Imperial College, knew that he had changed the notice in a very cowardly way - just over an hour after the first notice was posted, the Earl of Yongning came to him with the emperor's handwritten edict.

After reading the imperial edict, he was so angry that he fell backwards.

Half of the reading building belongs to his Imperial College, so why should it be handed over to Earl Yongning and Shen Zheng to manage?

Earl Yongning's answer was also very reasonable: "The books were collected by me, and half of the land was borrowed from the Fifth Family. I believe that I and Shen Zheng are more qualified than you to manage the reading building."

At that time, Yan Fengci suppressed his anger and argued, "The books in the building are precious. If they are damaged by those common people, can you afford the loss?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Shizhang produced two books from nowhere.

One of them must have been read frequently, but apart from the frayed edges, there was no damage at all, and it was obvious that it was treasured.

The other one is different.

Not only are there a lot of oil spots on the cover, the corners of the pages are also curled up, and there are even a few pages missing in the middle.

Yan Fengci was frowning in confusion when he saw Yu Shizhang take out two paper boats and a square win.

The moment he saw the paper boat and Fang Sheng, he understood everything.

Yu Shizhang smiled without saying anything. He picked up the small paper boat with his fingers and placed it on the teacup.

"These two books, one from your Imperial College, the other from the Western Suburbs Official School. And this paper boat and square wink are made from folded book pages. I won't elaborate on which student from your Imperial College created them. Yan Jijiu, when it comes to caring for books, I'm afraid you, a student from the Imperial College, will be left out."

The small paper boat and Fang Sheng turned into a big slap, which hurt Yan Fengci's cheek.

Unable to argue, he could only obey the imperial edict, bite the bullet, write a new notice, and watch Yu Shizhang leave the door.

......

On the morning of June 20th, before daybreak, a long queue formed in front of the reading building entrance.

The people queuing up were of all different backgrounds: private school students, failed scholars, ordinary people, and ordinary merchants. Originally a group of people who had nothing in common, they were brought together by the reading building.

In addition to them, there were several carriages parked on the street corner. Judging from their appearance, they should be the dignitaries in the capital.

Many people were a little scared at the thought of going into the building to read books with the powerful and influential.

"Shouldn't people like us who have no power and influence not join in the fun? What if we accidentally anger the noble and get thrown out..."

Being embarrassed is a small matter, but being beaten is a big matter!

Just as I was feeling nervous, an old man came over with a group of students.

Someone recognized them: "It's Master Deng! No, Principal Deng! Principal Deng from the Western Suburbs Official School has arrived with the students! Their presence means we can enter this building!"

In the minds of many people, the Western Suburbs Official School represents the common people. The fact that their people are willing to come to the reading building proves that the notice is not deceptive.

After seeing them, the people felt relieved and came forward to talk to Deng Jinghe, and the scene became very lively.

The Imperial College is across the street.

Yan Fengci stood on the corner tower, his sleeves bulging in the wind.

Looking at the lively scene across the street, his knuckles turned white and his nails almost dug into his palms.

"Master, the actions of Earl Yongning and Earl Jiade are clearly a slap in the face of our Imperial College!" Hua Jiangdong stood behind him, his voice filled with indignation: "Look at those people down there, what kind of backgrounds do they have? Even the vegetable pickers are here! They look so dirty, they're completely desecrating those collections!"

Yan Fengci snorted coldly, his eyes sweeping downstairs, "Why are you in such a hurry? It's still uncertain whether this building can be erected today."

His junior fellow disciple was missing, the reading building was occupied, and his achievements were snatched away. With all these things happening, how could he not send some return gifts to Yu Shizhang and Shen Zheng to make them happy too?

Upon hearing this, Hua Jiangdong's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, "Jijiu, what do you mean...?"

"We'll see later." Yan Fengci gathered his sleeves and went downstairs with his hands behind his back. "If they want to win people over, they have to see if they have the ability to do so."

......

When the opening time arrives, the reading building opens from the inside.

Everyone craned their necks to look, wanting to see who opened the door. Was it true, as Principal Deng said, that this reading building would be managed by Earl Yongning and Lord Shen in the future?

When the door was fully opened and the person inside could be seen clearly, everyone was excited.