Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan did not expect the situation to be so complicated. The Yuan family had diverted the water from the Chen family. The two families seemed to have a good relationship. Now that the person in charge was changed, the other side cut off the water. What was the reason?
"Xiao Bao, did the Chen family ask us to discuss the water with them? They want to ask us for some money? This will be easier. I am just afraid that they will think that we are the ones who diverted the Yuan family and will not give us the water anymore. "
The two of them walked back after knowing the situation. Wang Juan guessed that it was the Chen family's idea, but she was not sure.
Zhang Xiaobao also thought of this problem. "We don't know now. Steward Zhang will know when he asks them later. In fact, I am not afraid that they will not give us the water. If they really annoy me, I will cut off the water for them. The water in the small river that they diverted was from the river between the Wang family and the Ge family.
The water first came from above, passed the small bridge, and then came Between the Clouds and the Water. After that, it came to the Li family's Zhuangzi. After that, it came to them. I would rather spend manpower and resources to divert the water so that the other side does not belong to Sanshui County. When Steward Zhang comes back, we will know what they mean. "
"That's good. Maybe they think that it is too easy for us to use the water directly. After all, there is only one river. If they don't block it, we will not think too much about it. We will not remember their kindness. If they block it, we will go over and tell them. If they open it, we will owe them one."
Wang Juan tried to think positively. Owing them a favor can be made up. In the future, if Xiao Bao wants to do new business, he can just bring them along.
The two of them talked and went directly to the Li family's Zhuangzi. When the person in charge of the Zhuangzi saw the two of them, he did not dare to neglect. He did not even report and led them to Li Xun's study room.
Li Xun was still learning that book of nature. Although there were not many words and the book was not thick, it was not easy to learn. He had to think for a long time before he could figure out many things.
As soon as Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan arrived, Li Xun immediately pulled the two of them to the table and asked them about the things that he didn't understand. Zhang Xiaobao roughly knew some of it. In fact, he was also learning it. Only Wang Juan could explain some of it to Li Xun.
They talked for two hours. Wang Juan was tired, and Li Xun needed some time to digest the information. This time, Zhang Xiaobao finally told them the purpose of their visit.
"Young Master Li, the reason I'm here is regarding the three workshops. Now that the workshops are under construction, we have the manpower. After a year of practice, we can start using them next year. We need to collect the money we used to purchase the furs."
Zhang Xiaobao listed these items to Li Xun.
Li Xun understood and immediately agreed, "Then the 10,000 strings of coins will be here in the afternoon. What else is there for the workshops?"
"Yes, there are. It's not enough to just have the workshops and skilled people. We have to do something new. For example, the design of the jewelry needs to be specially trained. The same goes for the other two. Therefore, we should build a school that specializes in learning these things. It will be built in the middle of the river. The Zhuangzi next to it will give them some compensation and let them move aside a little."
Zhang Xiaobao told Li Xun about the school. Li Xun listened and thought about it. He said, "How much will it cost? We agreed on a total of 90,000 strings of coins. I took out 10,000 strings of coins, and they also took out a lot of money. You haven't taken out your money yet. You still have to wait for more than two months.
If you take out this money again, will there still be money left to build the dock? Shouldn't we wait until the dock is more or less ready to ship before we do something else? They said that as long as the dock can build small boats first, they can build them and sell them. This way, we can use the money from selling small boats to build bigger boats. "
"Oh? They are thinking quite far ahead. It won't take more than two months. My family will be able to take out the money in a month. Let them build the school first and find skilled people to teach them. However, the school needs to be paid. Otherwise, they can still earn money when they go back to work. I calculated that there should be about 100 people in each school.
Give each person 150 strings of coins a month. Let's see how it goes first. If it's good, we can increase the number of people to 300 in each school. We also have to take care of food and clothes, including accommodation.
In fact, we can also build small boats without a dock. Let them build the school first, and then tell them to build small boats immediately. This way, even if we go out to sea a little later, we don't have to worry about not having enough people in the future. Let's see if it works. "
Zhang Xiaobao began to talk to Li Xun again. He also exaggerated the benefits. Li Xun had already believed in his master's words. As long as he followed the Zhang family, he would be right. When he heard Zhang Xiaobao's words, he felt that it made sense.
He said, "Okay. When they bring the money in the afternoon, I'll tell them that it's only three schools. They will be useful in the future. They can't ignore the future."
"Then there's nothing else. Cuckoo and I are going to eat Between the Clouds and the Water. Young Master Li, do you want to go with us or stay at home to eat?" Zhang Xiaobao came here for this purpose. He wanted to show people the workshop's schools.
Li Xun hesitated for a moment. "I'd better eat at home. I have to think about what Wang Juan said just now. Otherwise, it's easy to forget. You guys go ahead. I won't see you out."
After he finished speaking, Li Xun stood up. Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan also stood up. Li Xun walked them to the door of the study, then turned around and carefully reviewed what Wang Juan said just now. He was afraid that he would forget.
*****
"Grandpa Bi, this eggplant with minced meat is for you. I've already peeled it." Wang Juan put a piece of eggplant with minced meat on the old man's plate.
The old man ate it with a smile. "It's delicious. It's really good. Eating eggplant in this season is not normal. Hehe. I'm really blessed with the two of you here."
The old man was happy. On one hand, the food was delicious. On the other hand, the most important thing was that Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan accompanied him to eat. They would always put food in his bowl. He enjoyed the happiness of a family reunion with the two of them.
His health was getting better and better, and his complexion was not bad. He was no longer as sickly as he was when he first arrived here. Furthermore, even if he did not discipline Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan, the two of them learned so quickly. He was already satisfied and was prepared to continue staying here. When the time came, he would see the two children's achievements.
"Grandpa Bi, in a few days, Between the Clouds and the Water won't be a restaurant anymore. There will be many restaurants. My family wants to build an academy here. Grandpa Bi, can you find some good teachers? By then, others will come here to study. The scenery is good, and our farmers will be safe.
Grandpa Bi has nothing to do. See which students are good and can be taught separately. The Zhang family will pay for this. When the time comes, Grandpa Bi will name the academy. Even if you teach ten people and one of them becomes a talent, it will be good for our country. "
Zhang Xiaobao had just won over Li Xun and ran here to win over the old man. There were many benefits to building an academy. It could improve the status of the Zhang Family and Wang Family. It could let those who were admitted in the future have a sense of belonging to the academy and this place.
Most importantly, they could cheat, oh, earn money. This place was good. There were mountains and rivers, and there were so many restaurants. The children of the rich were not used to the food in the school cafeteria. Zhang Xiaobao didn't plan to let the cafeteria do a good job.
With more income from the students, they could help to make this place famous. When the students wrote poems here, most of them would include the name of the place. For example, there was smoke early in Tuqiao Village, Between the Clouds and the Water, and the sun was late. Zhang Wang had Zhuang Xiaoqiao, and people far away did not know. And so on.
As long as the poem was written well and spread, people who saw it would yearn for this place. They would want to experience going down the mountain in the middle of the water. When they came, they would have a way to spend money.
Apart from this, they could also have friendly matches with other academies from other places from time to time. The venues would be rotated. When they were here, the spectators, the competitors, and some other people involved would be able to spend a lot more money. Otherwise, who would fight to hold the Olympic Games and the World Cup? It was because they could make money and become famous.
This time, the old man really didn't expect Zhang Xiaobao to come up with a series of calculations. He only thought that the person behind the scenes wanted to come out of the mountain and needed to find a place. Building an academy was the best way.
After thinking about it, the old man agreed. It could indeed cultivate some useful people for the country.
"Okay, as long as you build the place, I'll find a teacher to help you solve your problems. I can't be idle, so I'll teach you."
"Grandpa Bi, it's a deal. When the time comes, if a student can do something for the country, half of the credit will go to you. You will be known by the world. The Zhang Family and Wang Family, oh, I'm wrong. As long as the Tang Empire has this academy, we can go one step further."
Zhang Xiaobao began to put on the high hat for the old man and buttoned it up one by one.
Before the old man was put on the hat, he really thought that the Zhang family was willing to be a national talent. When he heard Zhang Xiaobao's words, he finally found that something was wrong. With an academy, the most popular families were the Zhuangzi and Zhang Family. They originally had a school in Zhuangzi, and the child was still young.
Moreover, the teacher they found was ordinary. He found a good teacher here, and the child in the school had some foundation and could be transferred. Who was this talent for?
"Good, good academy. Xiao Bao and Cuckoo, go back and tell them that I agree. When the time comes, the restaurant will make more money than some poor students."
The old man said to Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan.
Zhang Xiaobao regretted. Why did he say so many nice words just now? It was over. The old man found out about it and specifically mentioned the matter of making money for the restaurant.
Wang Juan chuckled. "Grandpa Bi, don't worry. When the time comes for examinations, as long as those poor students do well, we will give them some rewards. The money will be taken from the restaurant's earnings."
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