The space of the school was too limited. Even the large playground could only accommodate about 1,000 people. There were thousands of people in the open space outside the school. If all of them entered the school, it would definitely not be able to accommodate them, and the environment of the school would inevitably be destroyed. Therefore, it was a very wise choice for his subordinate to not let the crowd enter the school. It was completely correct.
However, the 300 students and their families could enter the school to visit because they were going to study there. Today was the day for them to familiarize themselves with the environment.
Ang Lee said, "Immediately confirm the identities of the 300 students and let them into the school together with their families. It's too crowded outside. Many people have fallen into the pits."
"Yes, I'll do it right away."
His subordinate responded and asked more than a dozen people to confirm the identities of the students at the same time. Then, he let them enter the school with their families and have a good look at the place where they were going to study.
Most of the students in the early stage were children of rich families. Their families' identities were relatively high. It was a supreme honor for them to be able to enter the school opened by the Tang dynasty to study.
The children and their families who entered the school would proudly turn around and smile at the crowd outside to show their luck and nobility. Then, they would curiously enter the school and visit the places one by one according to the directions given by the officials of the Tang dynasty, just like visiting scenic spots in the future.
More than three hundred schoolchildren and their families entered the school one after another, occupying more than half of the school. These people added up to more than a thousand people, and the crowd outside watching the excitement was even more than the crowd inside. However, with the sudden loss of more than a thousand people, the crowd became slightly less crowded. Those who fell into the garbage pit all climbed out of the garbage pit smoothly. They brushed off the mud on their bodies and continued to watch the excitement with interest.
The locals had never seen the Tang Dynasty School before. Moreover, it was on such a large scale, so they had never seen it before. Therefore, all the children and their families who entered the school were very happy. They all felt that they were superior and were very proud of themselves.
On the other hand, the children standing outside the school, as well as many adults who were watching the fun, all had expressions of envy, jealousy, and hatred. Many of the children's mouths were even dripping with saliva.
Yes, it was almost time for lunch. In the kitchen of the Tang dynasty school, the braised pork had been stewed. The intoxicating aroma could be smelled from three miles away. How could the children not be greedy?
Of course, the school funds of the Tang dynasty were limited. It was impossible to let the students eat braised pork every day at noon. However, they had to eat braised pork in the first few days to leave a good impression on the children so that they would not reject the school. If there was nothing attractive to the children, it would be very detrimental to the interests of the Tang dynasty in the future if these children did not come to school.
The parents of the children who came along could also get a free meal. It could be considered a worthwhile trip. They were very satisfied, not because of the meal, but because their children were chosen first. They felt very honored.
In the beginning, Ang Lee was a little worried. He thought that these people were the original people of the Lion Kingdom, and the Tang dynasty was an outsider. To a certain extent, it could be said that the Tang dynasty was an invader. If the local people rebelled against the Tang dynasty, it would be more troublesome.
However, things were far from what Ang Lee had imagined. After the first few days of adaptation, the local people gradually liked the rule of the Tang dynasty when they saw that the soldiers of the Tang dynasty did not offend them and even reduced their taxes. No one organized a resistance force against the Tang dynasty, which made Ang Lee very happy.
This showed that the people just wanted to live a good life. As for who ruled them, they did not care. Loyalty and patriotism were not important. As long as they could fill their stomachs and live a good life, it was fine.
The food in the kitchen was limited, and the number of tables could only accommodate 300 children at the same time. Therefore, even if the food was ready, the visiting students and their families could only eat separately. It was more reasonable to divide them into three groups.
As for the crowd outside the school, Ang Lee would also provide them with free white steamed buns to make them happy. Especially many children, who were so anxious that they were drooling. He would feel bad if he did not give them something to eat.
"Assistant Minister Li, there are thousands of people outside. Do you really want to prepare white steamed buns for them?"
The subordinate looked at the crowd with eyes full of contempt. In the eyes of the noble officials of the Tang dynasty, these poor local people in front of them were born servants, born inferior people.
Ang Lee said with a smile, "Since they have all come to see the fun, and it's time to eat, we should give them something to eat. One white steamed bun for each person is not enough. Adults and children should be given one each. Treat them equally."
"Yes, Assistant Minister Li."
The subordinate reluctantly went to make the arrangement.
The canteen of the school in the Tang dynasty was relatively large. In addition to the place for cooking and eating, there was also a place for storing food and fuel. The fuel stored was enough to last for half a month, and the food stored was enough for 300 students to eat for half a month.
Of course, this referred to food, not vegetables and meat, because these things could not be preserved and had to be sold on the same day. Only materials such as rice and wheat could be stored.
Because there were too many people eating, the chef in charge of cooking and his three subordinates were really busy. They were so anxious that their foreheads were full of sweat.
Li An had increased the pressure on the chefs to cook. He knew that these guys would definitely be too busy, so he had long sent someone to mobilize his own chefs.
More than 20 chefs were transferred in one breath, so the pressure on the school cooks was greatly reduced. They no longer felt the pressure, and their thoughts were clearer.
"Assistant Minister Li, look, the children's faces are all full of smiles. The children's families are also very satisfied with the school. It's so good!"
His subordinate said happily.
Ang Lee nodded and said, "You're right. This shows that we've done a good job! These children and their families are very supportive of us setting up a school here. In the future, they will be the talents for us to build our Tang dynasty. "
"Yes! In the future, they will be the talents of the Tang dynasty. Assistant Minister Li, it's time for dinner. Should we go to eat? "
His subordinate reminded him.
Ang Lee nodded and said, "I've been hungry for a long time after smelling the fragrance of the braised pork. It's time to have a good meal. Let's go and eat with the children's families."
In order to show his closeness to the people, Ang Lee did not mind eating with the local people. However, his subordinates were not very willing. They felt that with Ang Lee's status, he should sit with these inferior people and eat with them. It was simply lowering his status.
"What's wrong? Do you have a problem?"
Ang Lee asked.
"Assistant Minister Li, with the status of these people, they don't deserve to eat with you. Let's go to the classroom to eat! We just need to gather the tables together. "
His subordinate replied.
Ang Lee shook his head and said, "That won't do. The classroom is where the children study in the future, not where they eat. What's wrong with their status? I don't care about my status. Eating with them can show that our Tang dynasty does not discriminate against foreign races and make them more willing to obey the rule of the Tang dynasty."
"Yes, I'll arrange it right away."
His subordinate had to go and arrange it.
The cook in the canteen was also very sensible. He directly moved the table in the corner a little outward so that Ang Lee and his people could eat and drink more spaciously.
More than 300 people gathered in the dining hall to eat. It seemed a little crowded, but at the same time, it was quite lively. Especially the children, who were the happiest. They all ate the Braised Pork with Soy Sauce in big mouthfuls. They smacked their little mouths and were very excited. The adults also ate happily. Although most of them were from families with better conditions, the local cooking technology was too backward. The taste of the food made could not be compared with the famous dishes of the Tang Empire. It was estimated that they had never eaten such delicious food in their lives.
Because most people did not know Ang Lee's identity, they did not seem to be restrained, especially the children, who did not care at all about the way Ang Lee looked at them.
"These children are eating very happily! Hahaha! "
Seeing the children eating very happily, Ang Lee was quite happy.
"This place is too poor. Most of the local rich people also eat fish. Few of them can eat meat."
The officials of the Tang dynasty had not been here for long, but they were quite familiar with the local situation and the most basic situation of the local people.
"That's right! The biggest source of local food is fish, shrimps, shellfish, and some sea vegetables. There is not enough food on the land to fill their stomachs. "
Another official said.
Ang Lee sighed. "Now we have introduced the breeding of rabbits. When the local situation improves, we will teach them to breed cattle, sheep, and pigs. Otherwise, the food will be too monotonous and not conducive to the growth of people."
"Assistant Minister Li really cares about the local people's lives!"
"Of course. This is the land of the Tang dynasty. The local people are the people of the Tang dynasty. As a parent official, how can I not be good to them?"
Ang Lee answered matter-of-factly.
After the meal, Ang Lee saw that a big pot of steamed buns was ready. He walked over, took one, and put it in his mouth. The taste was really good. It was very delicious.
These steamed buns were prepared for the crowd outside. Since they could come to watch the fun, it could be regarded as a show of support, so they should be given some benefits.
Walking out of the cafeteria, Ang Lee saw that the crowd outside was still there. Almost no one left. Ang Lee really admired the perseverance of these people.
Ang Lee did not promise to give these people benefits, but they still stood outside to support without complaint. Without these green leaves as a foil, how could the people in the school have a sense of superiority?
"It's time to eat, but these people still haven't gone back. There are only so many things in the school. What's so good about it that these people are acting like this?"
The official looked at these people with a condescending face.
"I think the smell of meat from the cafeteria is too tempting. They are enjoying the smell of meat! Hahaha! "
Another official said with a smile.
"Hahahahaha!"
The officials of the Tang Dynasty all laughed, looking quite happy.
Ang Lee said, "These onlookers are eating steamed buns and smelling the smell of braised meat. They must taste the steamed buns like braised meat! Hahaha! "
"Hahahaha!"
The crowd laughed even more happily.
After the door was opened, more than a dozen cooks each walked out with a big basket of steamed buns. They opened the cotton cloth covering the basket and began to distribute the steaming steamed buns.
These onlookers, adults and children, had been hungry for a long time. When they saw that someone was giving free steamed buns, they all happily grabbed them. The scene was a little chaotic for a while.
"What a bunch of lowly people. They are fighting like this just for a few steamed buns."
The officials of the Tang Dynasty looked at them with contempt.
They were right. If the people of a rich country saw steamed buns, they would have no appetite at all. Even the beggars looked down on steamed buns. They would throw them away and ask the seller for change.
"These lowly people have never even eaten steamed buns!"
"That makes sense. There are no steamed buns shops in the area. The local people mainly eat fish. Only the rich can afford to eat noodles."
"There are so many people outside. I'm afraid the steamed buns we prepared are not enough!"
"Yeah! Although each person can eat one steamed bun, how can you count the number of people? Some people eat one steamed bun after another. What can you do? You can't just give them a steamed bun to drive them away! "
"If these guys come every day, we will have to give them a steamed bun every day."
"Don't worry! That won't happen. These people are just looking for something new. If they come every day, it will be boring. The school is only so big. What's there to see? "
"No matter what, no matter how many people come to watch, we can't give them food for free anymore. Otherwise, some lazy people will keep coming here to eat and drink. The school's expenses will get higher and higher. Sooner or later, we will not be able to make ends meet."
The officials began to discuss.
Ang Lee nodded and said, "How can we give them free food every day? Today is the day when the school is officially completed. It is also the day when the first batch of students will enter the school and familiarize themselves with it. That's why we give food to the onlookers. We will never give them food in the future. However, we have to tell them. Otherwise, they will keep waiting for food here. That will be troublesome."
"Assistant Minister Li is right. We have to tell them clearly that this is a school, not a place where they can eat and drink. This is a celebration for the completion of the school. There won't be such an opportunity next time."
The officials agreed.
Because his stomach was full, Ang Lee had no appetite when he smelled the fragrance of the braised pork in the dining hall again. He no longer felt that the smell was very good.
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