"Xing Hou is back?!"
"That was fast!"
All of the officials were shocked to hear the commotion. After all, the news from Cang Ling Mountain had only just reached the capital.
"Summon Xing Hou into the palace!" Even though Emperor Lin Mubai did not come out to welcome him, he stood up from his throne, his expression overjoyed.
Before long, Xing Hou walked into the palace in his purple robes.
"I have failed your highness, please punish me!" Xing Yuanguo fell to his knees the moment he entered the palace.
"Official Xing, please rise. I am aware of what happened. The fact that you were able to escape unscathed means that you have protected the Great Xia Dynasty. What crime have you committed?" Emperor Lin Mubai consoled.
"Yes yes, Xing Hou has worked hard this time!"
"It is a blessing for the dynasty that Xing Hou can return."
When the officials saw this, they also tried to persuade him. The Stabilisation Constabulary, the leader of the Thirteen Constabularies, was the pillar of the Great Xia Dynasty. Their achievements were outstanding, who would dare to go against them?
"I was able to lead the Mountain Breaking Army and the Red Pinion Squad back safely because of Fang Zhengzhi's intelligence and Princess Guyan's help. Even though I am guilty, I hope that the Emperor will reward them for saving the Mountain Breaking Army and the Red Pinion Squad!" Xing Yuanguo did not rise immediately.
"Fang Zhengzhi?!"
"Did Fang Zhengzhi enter Cang Ling Mountain?"
"He is only in the Heavenly Reflection State. What can he do?"
All of the officials began to discuss when they heard Xing Yuanguo's words. Xing Yuanguo's letter had already reached the capital two days ago.
However, the letter did not mention the details of what happened on Cang Ling Mountain.
As such, none of the officials knew that Fang Zhengzhi had participated in what happened on Cang Ling Mountain. What they did not understand was, what could Fang Zhengzhi have done? Why did he need Xing Hou to personally ask for a reward for him?
Xing Yuanguo had never participated in politics. He had never asked for a reward for an official like this before!
Emperor Lin Mubai frowned slightly. He was well aware of Xing Yuanguo's character. He would never ask for credit for a junior. But today … Since Xing Yuanguo had invited them, it meant that he deserved it.
"Official Xing has travelled a long way today. I think we should put this matter aside for now and discuss it again tomorrow morning!" Emperor Lin Mubai waved his hand after finishing his sentence.
"Yes!"
"Court dismissed!"
"Xing Hou. His Majesty invites you to the imperial study. "
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping watched as Eunuch Wei led Xing Yuanguo to the Imperial Study. His eyes glimmered. It was finally time to reel in the net that he had laid out.
But now, Xing Yuanguo had interrupted them.
How could he accept this?
"Xing Hou of the Stabilisation Constabulary? Why would these people, who had never cared about politics, speak up for Fang Zhengzhi? King Liqin was the same. Now, the Stabilisation Constabulary was like this, and there was also the Yan family of Western Liang, the Nangong family … Wait a minute, the Nangong family! If there are no accidents, the number one genius of the Great Xia Dynasty who has been in hiding for four years should be coming out soon! "
"Nangong Hao! Four years ago, he was able to defeat a Supernatural State genius when he was only in the Heavenly Reflection State. Four years later... I look forward to it! "
Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping was able to establish his authority in the courts because he understood the importance of power.
This was the time for Fang Zhengzhi to shine. From the county examinations to the imperial examinations, he had been breaking through all of them. This was the time for him to gain power.
As such, many of the neutral parties in the courts would follow the 'power'.
But if this' force 'was broken, the result could be imagined. All the' bitter fruits' that were planted would come out one after another, and he would be suppressed to the point that he couldn't move.
"The court examinations will be the time for Fang Zhengzhi to shed his' power '!"
...
Seven days later, a special team arrived at the Northern Mountain Village.
They were the best instructors in the five prefectures of the Northern Desert. They were of high moral integrity. They were supposed to be teaching at the most prestigious school in the Northern Lands Five Constabularies. However, they were all sent to this small village.
They were helpless.
However, this helplessness did not last for long.
Fang Zhengzhi used half a day. These 50 teachers were like suns that were shining brightly. They walked around the Northern Mountain Village, shining on the busy villagers.
This change shocked Ping Yang so much that she could not close her mouth. She really did not understand what kind of medicine Fang Zhengzhi had given these teachers.
Why did they look so energetic in just half a day?
Of course, Fang Zhengzhi would not tell Ping Yang what happened when he met the instructors.
The moment they met... They each took out a gold ingot.
At that time, the 50 teachers were scared stiff. As people who taught and taught, they enjoyed the salary of the dynasty. How could they accept gold outside?
Fang Zhengzhi was not surprised by their reactions. He casually said to them, "From today onwards, I will increase your salary by three times as per usual. Consider it an extra!"
The fifty teachers immediately looked at each other, unable to come back to their senses. When they touched a shiny gold ingot, they finally laughed out loud.
No one was stupid.
They gave up the capital and came to this poor village to suffer. It was reasonable for them to receive some extra salary.
Of course, Fang Zhengzhi knew what these gentlemen were thinking. Money alone could only buy the surface. In order for these gentlemen to truly work for the new college, they had to see "hope".
Then, Fang Zhengzhi's words gave the 50 instructors a sense of "hope" that they had never felt before.
This hope was not just for show.
It was a description of the new education model. From the recruitment, to the development of the school, to the teaching and research model, and finally to the division, classification, classification, and the planning of the school year.
The fifty teachers initially resisted, but then their thoughts changed. Finally, their eyes glowed green, and they rubbed their palms together, eager to give it a try.
The entire process took a total of four hours.
In the end, Fang Zhengzhi used a fatal move and officially reached a win-win plan with the fifty instructors.
That was...
Fang Zhengzhi would take out 20% of the school's winnings as extra compensation for the 50 teachers. The condition was that only those who stayed after three years would be eligible.
This was not a harsh condition. Even without a single silver, they had to stay in the Northern Mountain Village for three years. As such, why would they agree or disagree?
Fang Zhengzhi knew that the 50 teachers would not be moved by his new education model immediately. However... As long as they were willing to follow his instructions, they would see results sooner or later.
Moreover, he even used the most powerful move of A Grasshopper on a Rope, "Shares".
Three years later...
After seeing the results, who could say for sure that all of the teachers would leave?
Even if they took a step back... Even if his new education model failed, the state of teaching these fifty teachers for the past three years would definitely be much better than being forced to deal with the situation.
That was enough.
...
The construction of the Northern Mountain Village continued unabated.
Two days later...
Chi Guyan and Ping Yang left together. Before they left, Chi Guyan only said one thing to Fang Zhengzhi, "Xing Hou has returned to the capital!"
Fang Zhengzhi did not ask any further questions. He could not stop the rain. As such... There was no need to stop it. All he had to do was spend a few silvers to buy an umbrella.
Furthermore, he was quite busy. On one hand, he had to water the fruits in his pocket dimension, on the other hand, he had to discuss with the teachers about the rules of the school.
Wang Anhua played the role of a mediator in this matter.
Everything seemed to be progressing smoothly. However, Fang Zhengzhi was waiting for someone, someone who was well-informed. However, he was slightly surprised.
He had thought that it would be Su Jiu. Instead, it was Wu Yuer.
A huge black carriage stopped in front of Fang Zhengzhi's house. Then, a dozen masked men followed behind the carriage and began to carry the silvers into Fang Zhengzhi's house.
No one said a word.
Box after box of silvers flowed into Fang Zhengzhi's house.
This caused all of the villagers to widen their eyes in shock.
"This silvers... are way too easy to earn!"
Fang Zhengzhi did not stop them, nor did he say anything. He twitched his mouth, "They could have used silver notes to solve this problem, but they chose to use silvers instead. Their intentions are too obvious."
When the silvers were all moved, the carriage door opened.
However, no one stepped out. As such... Fang Zhengzhi had no choice but to enter.
The moment he entered, he could smell the faint aroma of tea.
"I heard that you want to build a school?" A voice rang out from within the aroma.
"It is just hearsay, there is no need to take it seriously." Fang Zhengzhi walked to the red sandalwood table and sat down.
Behind the red sandalwood table sat a woman.
She was dressed in a black robe with a black pleated skirt embroidered with golden peonies. Her shoulders were draped with a thin veil. Her features were picturesque, and her skin was as white as cream. There was a bright red cinnabar dot between her eyebrows, like a bright red falling into the white snow.
Just a glance was enough to make one feel coquettish and enchanting.
Wu Yuer's charm came from deep within her bones. However, it was masked by her expression. It was just right.
"What if I saw it with my own eyes?"
"Since you've seen it, I guess I can't hide it anymore …" Fang Zhengzhi leaned back and picked up the teacup on the table. Then, he smelled it lightly and praised it. Not bad, he drank it in one gulp.
"The Nine Dragon Red Robe is only so-so?" Wu Yuer was displeased.
"The standard this time is much higher than the previous two times. Is there a reason?" Fang Zhengzhi smiled and asked casually.
"Young Master Fang is now a rank four Sword Envoy. Furthermore, he has the ambition to build a school. His future is limitless. Of course the standards have to be raised."
"And then?"
"When news of what happened in the Northern Mountain Village reached the capital, all the officials requested the Emperor to hand you over to the Ministry of Law for investigation. However, after Marquis Xing of the Stabilisation Constabulary returned to the capital, the Emperor seemed to have suppressed this matter. He did not reject the officials, nor did he summon you back to the capital."
"I never thought that you would have eyes and ears in the court."
"I believe that once you return to the capital, this matter will be settled. When that time comes, you will be handed over to the Ministry of Law."
"Did you come all the way to the Northern Mountain Village just to tell me this?" Fang Zhengzhi poured himself another cup of tea.
"In other words, as long as you don't return to the capital, this matter will not be settled. The Ministry of Law will not arrest you without an order. You can stay in the Northern Mountain Village as the Sword Envoy. Two years later... "Wu Yuer did not seem to hear Fang Zhengzhi. She continued.
"What about two years later?"
"When the Law of Dao examinations begin two years later, and your academy has been successfully constructed, you can participate in the court examinations two years later. You will definitely be able to become the champion of the court examinations and become the number one scholar in the world." Wu Yuer said. He picked up the cup in front of him, closed his eyes and took a sip. Then, he drank slowly.
"That sounds good. However, the reason you gave me to wait for two years seems to be a little weak. You also said that we will only know when we return to the Flame Capital City. So, why do you want to settle this matter now?" Fang Zhengzhi put down his cup. Then, he grabbed the fruit on the table and bit into it. Crunch.
"What if I told you that I got someone to read your fortune and predicted that you would meet with a calamity on your trip to the Flame Capital City and that your life might even be in danger? Would that be a good enough reason?" Wu Yuer placed the teacup back on the table, her eyes filled with anticipation.
"That's enough." Fang Zhengzhi nodded.
Wu Yuer's expression lit up. She picked up a fruit just like the one in Fang Zhengzhi's hand and was about to bite into it...
Fang Zhengzhi spoke again.
"However, when I left the capital, I made an appointment with a friend. I said that I would meet him at the court examinations. Of course, I would not break my promise. "
"Is a small promise more important than your life?" Wu Yuer did not understand. Fang Zhengzhi was not one to stick to rules.
"The promise is not important. What is important is the person who made the promise."
"Yan Xiu?"
"Yes."
Wu Yuer was silent as she placed the fruit back on the plate. Then, she picked up the teapot and poured herself a cup. However, some of the tea splashed out.
Faint steam rose from the red sandalwood table and turned into a dragon-like mist.
"If you are not fated to win the court examinations, will you still participate?" After some time, Wu Yuer finally spoke.
"Yes." Fang Zhengzhi confirmed.
"Alright, I hope you can really rewrite your destiny."
"I have always believed that my fate is in my own hands. Right, who is the fortune teller you were talking about? Could he be a conman? "
"Haha..." Wu Yuer chuckled and did not say anything else. However, she sighed to herself. Only this guy would dare to call the four sages a conman.
"You've walked for such a long time, do you want to take a nap and rest?" Fang Zhengzhi invited her generously as he looked at her slender waist.
"Pfft! I'm leaving. "Wu Yuer glared at Fang Zhengzhi.
"Looks like my kindness is not reciprocated. Right, I noticed that you have become paler recently. I will be relying on you to advertise my school. Here is a piece of silver for your hard work!" Fang Zhengzhi stood up to leave. Then, he seemed to have thought of something and threw down a silver ingot.
Wu Yuer picked up an ingot of silver from the red sandalwood table, and slowly placed it at her waist. She gazed at Fang Zhengzhi's departing figure, "This guy's skin is so thick, it's really rare in this world. However, a tael of silver is still money, it's a waste not to have it!"
...
Three months later, the construction of the academy had finally taken its first step. A three-storey teaching building and a two-storey dormitory building had been erected. Apart from that, the hunting grounds had also come to an end. The library had also been successfully constructed and the library had been purchased.
The road from the Northern Mountain Village to Huai An City was completed.
As for the recruitment of the academy, it went very smoothly. Once the news of 50 top teachers entering the Northern Mountain Village spread, it could not be stopped.
Furthermore, the road from Huai An City to the Northern Mountain Village was extremely wide. Students from all over came to the Northern Mountain Village to study.
However...
The date of the court examinations was approaching.
Fang Zhengzhi knew that it was almost time to leave for the capital. However, he did not know if Yan Xiu had become stronger.
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