Du Qi said seriously, "Father, I once promised my subordinates that when all the businesses are on the right track, I plan to build a private school for their children to study."
"All those who work for me will not only be able to establish themselves in Chang 'an, but their children will also be able to study."
"They will have a chance to change their fate."
"Now, the businesses under my jurisdiction have all taken shape. Whether it's the tea shop, the restaurant, the bookstore, or the down jacket store, they are all getting bigger and bigger, and there are more and more people."
"Therefore, it's time to build a private school so that all those who work for me can have their children study. I've already chosen the location of the school. This location is in Yongxing City. "
Du Qi gave a rough outline.
Du Ruhui was surprised when he heard it.
He didn't expect his youngest son to have such a passion. He was actually willing to build a private school for his subordinates.
This made Du Ruhui very proud.
Du Ruhui said, "Erlang, you're building a private school for more people to study. I'm happy for you from the bottom of my heart. I'm proud that our Du family has people like you who don't just do it for money. "
Du Qi said, "Father, you flatter me. Actually, I don't have any noble sentiments. I don't care about the world. Actually, my plan is very simple. I want those who work for me to have a better life and not treat them badly. This is one of my starting points. "
Du Ruhui said, "No matter what, I'm proud of you. I'm proud of you."
A smile appeared on Du Qi's face.
Du Qi was also happy to hear his father's praise.
Du Ruhui continued, "Erlang, although I'm proud of you, you know how difficult it is to build a private school. It's easy to hold on for a day or two, but not for a year or two. After the private school is built, if you encounter difficulties and can't retreat, you can't give up halfway. This is what I've always taught you. "
Du Qi said, "Father, I know. Moreover, the operation of the private school isn't completely free. There's a certain amount of fees. In short, I know what to do. "
Du Ruhui said, "Tell me, what do you need help with?"
Du Qi said, "My son's academy needs a suitable dean. Such a person needed to have sufficient knowledge and a certain level of ability. Ordinary people really couldn't do it. Her son did not have any resources in this area. Therefore, I hope that father can recommend someone, and your son will invite that person myself. "
Hearing this, Du Ruhui also calmed down and thought carefully.
The Dean of the Academy was an important candidate.
The success of an academy depended on the choice of the dean.
However, Du Ruhui understood Du Qi's concerns after some thought. Du Qi would definitely not be satisfied with ordinary people. Those who were slightly capable might not be willing to do such a thing. That was why Du Qi came to him.
If Du Qi had relaxed his search criteria, he wouldn't have needed his help.
As Du Ruhui pondered, time slowly passed.
Du Qi did not disturb him.
He waited quietly.
After a long while, Du Ruhui suddenly said, "Erlang, father does have a candidate in mind. However, it depends on whether you can invite him to come out. If your private academy has him, you don't have to worry about the future teaching. "
Du Qi said, "Father, who are you talking about?"
Du Ruhui said, "Wang Ji!"
After Du Qi heard this, he searched his mind, but did not seem to have any impression of this Wang Ji. In history, this Wang Ji should not be a famous person.
However, Du Qi was also clear that people who could enter the history books were all existences as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns. If one out of ten thousand people could enter the history books, that was already pretty good.
It was normal that he didn't know.
Du Qi asked, "Father, who is this Wang Ji?"
Du Ruhui said, "Erlang, you should know this person Wang Tong, right?"
When Du Qi heard Wang Tong, he was suddenly enlightened. The memories left in his mind also instantly recovered, and he thought of many things at once. Wang Ji was Wang Tong's younger brother.
Wang Tong, courtesy name Zhongyan, was from the Sui Dynasty.
Wang Bo, one of the Four Heroes of the Tang Dynasty, was Wang Tong's grandson. When Wang Tong was young, he was extremely smart. He read many books and had a strong memory. He was also familiar with the classics and had his own views. He was already famous for his talent.
When Wang Tong became of age, he went to Chang An to meet Emperor Wen of Sui. He submitted the Twelve Strategies of Taiping and was highly regarded by Emperor Wen of Sui. Unfortunately, the tactics and methods of the bureaucracy were not something that a pure scholar like Wang Tong could handle.
As an official, Wang Tong ran into walls everywhere, unable to reach his goals.
In the end, Wang Tong gave up his position and returned home to teach.
Wang Tong was unable to reach his goals in the bureaucracy, but in terms of education, he was extremely talented. At that time, many famous scholars like Du Yan and Wen Yanbo were taught by Wang Tong.
In the scholarly circles, Wang Tong's reputation was very high, and he was supported by many people. He was like a flag in the scholarly circles. However, Wang Tong died in the thirteenth year of Emperor Yang of Sui.
Wang Tong's reputation was high, and in truth, his younger brother Wang Ji was also extremely talented.
Wang Ji was similar to Wang Tong.
He was also very talented and entered the bureaucracy early on. Unfortunately, Wang Ji was the same as Wang Tong, unable to mix in the bureaucracy. After a period of time, he resigned and returned home.
Wang Ji's personality was more arrogant than Wang Tong's. If he found someone pleasing to his eyes, everything would be easy to talk about. However, if he did not find someone pleasing to his eyes, he would go against them.
In layman's terms, Wang Ji was a straightforward person. He would say whatever was on his mind and did not hide anything. Hence, he was arrogant.
Du Qi originally did not have any impression of Wang Ji.
However, because of Wang Tong, Du Qi knew about him. He said, "Father, your son knows about Wang Ji's situation. You don't have to explain the relationship between Wang Tong and Wang Ji. Just tell me, where is Wang Ji living now? "
Du Ruhui said, "Is Wang Ji living outside Chang An City? Thirty-six miles southeast of Chang An City, there is a place called Shanyang Lake. Wang Ji is living in seclusion there. "
"Wang Ji's personality is different from Wang Tong's. When Wang Tong returned home, he was willing to take in disciples. However, Wang Ji was not willing to. He lived in seclusion in the mountains and enjoyed it. "
"In fact, the imperial court has issued a conscription order for Wang Ji to enter the palace as an official. Unfortunately, Wang Ji refused. He still stayed in Shanyang Lake and lived a carefree life. "
Du Ruhui said, "This is the general situation of Wang Ji."
Du Qi said, "Your son will go out of the city tomorrow morning to visit Wang Ji at Shanyang Lake."
Du Ruhui said, "Erlang, Wang Ji's personality is not easy to get along with. In short, you must be prepared to be rejected when you visit Wang Ji. If you really want to ask him to come out of seclusion, then you must be prepared to visit him many times. "
"Your son understands."
Du Qi nodded and answered.
To Du Qi, there was no such thing as difficulty. As long as he took the right medicine, everything would be easy. In particular, Wang Ji's personality was similar to Wang Tong's. They were both straightforward and could not be accepted in the imperial court.
People like them were not sophisticated, but in reality, they were not scheming. As long as one understood their nature, they were easy to deal with.
Du Ruhui said, "I heard that King Qi suffered a loss in your restaurant today."
"Yes!"
Du Qi replied with a smile.
Then, Du Qi continued, "At that time, His Majesty was present, but Li Yuanji wanted to show off. As a result, Li Yuanji bumped into an iron plate. Not only was she ordered to apologize, but she was also ordered to reflect on her mistakes behind closed doors. Speaking of which, Li Yuanji should be here to apologize! It's almost dark now, but she's not here yet. "
Knock! Knock!
Someone knocked on the door outside the study.
The steward's voice sounded, "Young Master, His Highness King Qi is here. He said he has something important to discuss with you."
A smile appeared on Du Qi's face as he said, "Speak of the devil and he will appear. Since Li Yuanji is here, let's meet him. Father, your son will be busy first. "
Du Ruhui said, "Erlang, be careful!"
"I know."
Du Qi stood up and bowed, then turned and left.
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