The county magistrate's daughter only wants to farm

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!" Qin Tiancheng shouted, his voice so loud that it drowned out the discussions of the people around him.

The people of Yining County were filled with anger and said, "Why do you say it's impossible!"

"You are not from Ning County, you are just jealous of our Ning County."

"He's just jealous!"

"That's right, it's just sour grapes."

When the people around heard this, they started to criticize him one after another.

Qin Tiancheng's face instantly turned purple with anger. He pointed at the people and said angrily, "You ignorant people! How could you possibly know how absurd it is to study for free? Only you dare to believe such a lie!"

Being called a troublemaker in front of others, the people around who heard it glared at Qin Tiancheng.

"Nonsense! When has our county magistrate ever lied to us? If you are an outsider and don't understand, don't make up rumors!"

"Hey, everyone says he is from another place, so it's normal that he doesn't understand the affairs of our Ning County. Have you forgotten what the county magistrate usually says? Everyone who comes to Ning County is a guest, and we should treat guests warmly and friendly. Let's not bother with him, he will know whether it is true or not in a while." A middle-aged uncle next to him advised.

Tai Zhuo, who was standing beside Qin Tiancheng, began to speak up for him and said loudly, "Bah! You don't understand. Do you know how much ink, paper, and inkstone you need to study?"

"Enlightenment books, Thousand Character Classic or Hundred Family Names, which one can you afford?"

"With your harvest from farming, even if the whole family saves for five years, it still can't afford to send your children to school for one year!"

"That's it, and you still dare to accuse our Brother Qin of spreading rumors. Do you have the guts to do that?"

The people around were scolded by Tai Zhuozhu like a cannon, as if they were poured with a bucket of cold water, and their enthusiasm was mostly extinguished.

A middle-aged man nearby had a hopeful look in his eyes, and couldn't help but confirm with the people around him, "Is what he said true? I thought our child had a chance to go to school."

Then he blamed himself guiltily, "It's all my fault as a useless father. I can't earn enough money to support his education."

"Don't be so discouraged. We should trust the county magistrate!" There were also wise people among the people who refused to believe the two young men and comforted them, "Besides, even if the county government can't afford to let the children go to school for free, we can still earn money to support them. There are so many jobs in the county now, as long as we work hard, we can still make money!"

"You're right! The county magistrate not only gave us sweet potatoes to plant, but also gave us jobs to do. Even if we can't study for free, with the college, we can work hard to earn money to support ourselves and come here to study!" Hope rekindled in the middle-aged man's eyes, and he looked even more motivated.

He also rekindled the enthusiasm of the people around him. This situation caught Qin Tiancheng and others off guard. They could only say in hatred, "Hmph, just wait and see, let me see how you are happy for nothing!"

At this time, Gu Huaiyi, who was standing on the high platform, continued, "All people in this county who are over five years old and under fifteen years old can study in this academy for five years. During these five years, the academy will provide students with free learning supplies such as pens, inkstones, and inkstones. Students only need to bring their own food and clothing."

"In addition, the college will also set up an excellent scholarship. All students who rank in the top three in the college exam will receive a scholarship from the college."

The imperial examination system of the Daji Dynasty was no different from that in history. Students had to pass the county examination and the prefectural examination before they were eligible to take the academy examination held every three years. After passing the academy examination, they would become "scholars".

Five years of free time is the result of discussions among Gu Yin and others after comprehensive consideration of the college's existing funds and examination cycle.

If a student is talented, after five years of hard study, there is a high probability that he will be able to pass the examination and become a scholar.

As long as one passes the examination to become a scholar, one will have certain privileges and be exempted from corvée labor. If one wants to continue taking imperial examinations, one can also earn money to continue his studies.

They cannot guarantee to support all the poor children who may be admitted, but at least they provide them with an opportunity to break through. Whether they can seize it depends on their own ability.

To take a step back, even if they fail to pass the exam in the end, at least they will be able to read and write.

As Gu Huaiyi finished speaking, a man not far from Qin Tiancheng suddenly shouted boldly, "Sir County Magistrate, is what you said true? Is it really free?"

Hearing this, Gu Huaiyi looked at the man and nodded affirmatively, "Of course it's true."

"The books, pens, ink, paper and inkstone are so expensive. Where does the academy get so much money to buy them?" the man asked.

When the people around heard this, they all nodded in agreement. They had already had this doubt in their hearts, but they had never spoken of it.

Gu Huaiyi listened quietly, then suddenly raised his head and burst into a hearty laugh.

As the laughter died down, he held his head high, opened his arms, and announced in a loud and passionate voice: "My fellow countrymen, don't worry! With the emperor's grace, all the books, pens, ink, paper, and inkstones needed by the academy in the future will be centrally allocated and supplied by the court."

"Supply from the imperial court?" The people never expected to hear such a result.

Qin Tiancheng almost suspected that there was something wrong with his ears, and couldn't help but ask loudly, "How is this possible! The court would never provide books to the academy for free!"

Only then did Gu Chenshuo and others realize that Qin Tiancheng and others had also arrived.

Gu Yin asked in surprise, "His injury healed so quickly?"

But apparently the scar has healed and the pain has been forgotten, so it probably just happened that it popped up again.

"He must be holding on. I saw him almost falling down while walking a few days ago!" Zhang Letian gloated.

"You deserved it! It's a pity that the blow was too light."

"That's easy. I'll find an opportunity to beat him up secretly later."

The two of them started planning in full view of everyone.

Su Zimo coughed lightly and reminded, "He's here to pick a fight, why don't you teach him a lesson first?"

"Today is a good day, it's not suitable to see blood." Zhang Letian said regretfully.

Gu Chenshuo walked forward, his posture was straight, his voice was firm and powerful, "The court did not provide free books to colleges before, but Ning County College is an exception."

"What do you mean?" Qin Tiancheng asked.

"Saying that you are stupid is really overestimating you. Isn't it obvious? Only those who enjoy privileges can have this honor." Zhang Letian interrupted.

Qin Tiancheng ignored the first half of his sentence and said unwillingly, "Why?"

How could such a small county town receive such a gift!

"Why? Of course it's based on wisdom." Zhang Letian shook his head and said sarcastically, "Alas, it's a pity that you don't have this thing."

Qin Tiancheng asked for a long time but got no answer. Instead, he was mad at Zhang Letian, who looked at him as if she wanted to swallow him up.