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Xie Wanxing went back after lunch, but she did not tell Mr. Yu about Doctor Sun being called away from the palace. Although she really wanted to know what happened, sometimes being too curious is not a good thing.

After class in the afternoon, she followed Cheng Hui to the workshop. The villagers were busy in an orderly manner, each doing their own job. The hot water bag workshop produced a lot of hot water bags in a short time.

Winter is coming soon and the weather is getting colder. If there is enough stock of these hot water bottles, they will surely be a hot seller in the market once they are put on the shelves.

Cheng Hui has been in a particularly good mood recently. When she thinks about the hot water bottles selling well as winter is approaching, she feels as if she can already see the money rolling in. She is filled with joy and is just waiting to rub her hands and count the money at home.

In order to feel the growth of her family's wealth more intuitively, she specially placed several large baskets in the space to hold silver. The shiny silver ingots were neatly stacked in the baskets.

In addition, she also prepared an exquisite large box to store the silver bills, and placed the money in the space. Xie Songlin was going out tomorrow, and it was not safe to carry money with him. It was very convenient to put the money in the space and use as much as he wanted at any time.

Xie Songlin was not idle on his last day in the village. Early the next morning, he took several children to the village entrance to welcome the teachers who came to give lectures. Xie Songlin thought there would not be many people, but it turned out that there were indeed quite a few teachers who came, and there were even two female teachers among them, which was really rare.

After picking up the gentlemen, the group was warmly welcomed by the villagers as soon as they arrived at the village entrance. Because Lin Jian had also promoted him in the village, the villagers also arrived at the village entrance early to wait.

The village's schoolhouse and teachers' residences had actually been completed a few days earlier, and the final cleaning work had been underway in recent days. The tables and chairs inside were all new, and every corner was immaculately kept. Xie Songlin had shown such care for the schoolhouse that he even commissioned a plaque.

The words on this doorplate were written by Mr. Yu himself.

The name was chosen by Xie Wanxing. Coincidentally, it is only one character different from the name of Mr. Zhao’s academy, which is called Changfeng Primary School.

When Mr. Yu saw the name, he thought of Mr. Zhao's academy and asked, "What is the profound meaning of the word 'Changfeng'?"

"There will always be a time to ride the wind and waves, and set sail to cross the vast ocean." Xie Songlin said slowly, "I hope that the children studying in this academy will have the courage and determination to ride the wind and waves. No matter what difficulties and obstacles they encounter in the future, they will remain firm in their beliefs, forge ahead courageously, and realize their ambitions. Like the ship that hoists its sails to cross the vast ocean, they will reach the other shore of success."

After hearing this, Mr. Yu could not help but nod his head in praise: "What a wonderful saying, 'There will always be a time to ride on the wind and waves, and set sail to cross the vast ocean.' But what is elementary school?"

Xie Songlin suddenly realized that Mr. Yu was unfamiliar with the concept of a modern elementary school. He explained, "Mr. Yu, this elementary school doesn't mean a traditional elementary school. What I mean by elementary school is a completely new educational model. In this model, children are divided by age and taught in a centralized manner. The content they learn is more extensive. In addition to the traditional classics, history, and miscellaneous books, many practical studies will also be added."

Mr. Yu looked curious and asked, "Oh? What practical knowledge have you added? I'd appreciate it if Mr. Xie could elaborate."

Xie Songlin said enthusiastically, "For example, natural science allows children to understand the laws governing all things in the universe, such as why wind, rain, thunder and lightning occur, and how flowers, plants and trees grow. There's also arithmetic, which goes beyond simple calculations to include complex mathematical logic, which will be very useful in business and architecture. Finally, geography allows children to understand the world's mountains, rivers, landforms, customs and people."

Mr. Yu frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then said, "But this seems to deviate from the traditional path of the imperial examination. How will the children enter the officialdom in the future?"

Xie Songlin smiled and said, "Mr. Yu, times are changing, and education needs to change too. Not all children have to take the imperial examination and become officials. By learning these practical skills, children will have a skill in the future, whether they engage in business, farming, or other livelihoods, and contribute to the well-being of themselves, their families, and the land. Moreover, learning more knowledge is not without benefits when participating in the imperial examinations. Perhaps they can find new paths and provide unique talents for the court."

After hearing this, Mr. Yu nodded slowly, his eyes showing approval. "Songlin truly has a long-term vision. This innovative move may truly create a new era in education."

Xie Songlin bowed and said, "Mr. Yu, you are too kind. I have received a lot of care in this village. Moreover, these children are the descendants of loyal and brave people. They deserve to be carefully nurtured."

"Songlin is truly a man of great integrity, and only he could raise such an outstanding child like Ah Xing."

When Xie Songlin heard Mr. Yu praising his eldest daughter, a smile instantly spread across his face. He quickly waved his hand. Although he spoke modestly, the pride in his tone could not be concealed. "Mr. Yu, you are so kind! You are so kind! Ah Xing has been very smart since she was young. She learns everything quickly. It is a great honor for her to have a teacher like you."

Xie Songlin had already arranged accommodation for the gentlemen who came. The two female gentlemen who came were not too old, so they could take care of each other if they lived together.

These courtyards are kept clean and tidy, the beds, tables and chairs in the houses are neatly arranged, and daily necessities such as pens, ink, paper and inkstone are thoughtfully prepared. Only when the teachers live comfortably can they teach with peace of mind.

Today, Xie Songlin’s main idea is to let the gentlemen adapt to the living environment in the village first.

The gentlemen had just arrived and were unfamiliar with everything here. He and Lin Jian took the gentlemen around the village and introduced many of the villagers to them.

The teachers' residences were very close to the school, only a short walk away. After a tour, the teachers were very satisfied with the surrounding environment.

This place, with its picturesque scenery and tranquil waters, far from the hustle and bustle of the world, is truly an ideal setting for teaching and educating. A gentleman with a long beard stroked his beard and said with emotion, "Such a tranquil place is truly the perfect place for teaching and imparting knowledge. It seems this trip was well worthwhile."

After returning to their residence, the gentlemen sat together and enthusiastically discussed the next teaching arrangements.

After Xie Songlin discussed with them, they unanimously decided to organize a simple test tomorrow to find out the knowledge level of all the children in the village.

By passing this test, we can clearly know the foundation of each child, so that we can properly divide the classes and teach students according to their aptitude.

After the teachers had almost finished discussing the teaching arrangements, Xie Songlin also mentioned his ideas for the various courses.

Upon hearing this, the gentlemen all cast curious glances, exchanging puzzled glances. One of the younger gentlemen couldn't help but ask, "Master Xie, what does this Hundred Trades class teach?"

Xie Songlin explained with a smile, "These trades classes are designed to help children understand the ins and outs of various trades, such as carpentry, textiles, medicine, business, farming, and so on. In today's world, not all children have to pursue the imperial examinations and enter officialdom. Mastering a practical livelihood will allow them to secure a living and contribute to Dajing in the future."