The skilled widow is busy farming

The parents of the boys selected from the clan school, regardless of their age, came to sign in person and put their thumbprints. They never said they wanted to quit, even if they knew there was danger, they were still willing to come.

"Uncles and aunts, you trust me by signing and fingerprinting. I am very grateful, but you really need to understand that there is danger in pressing the boat, and you may really lose your life."

Xiu Niang reminded everyone again and again to think carefully and not to risk their son's life just for the immediate benefit.

"Xiu'er, Brother Ping went to earn a small price difference for the sake of the village. He lost his life because of this. We are not grateful that our children did not go, but it hurts like bone marrow. We have suffered a lot in this generation. We If you don’t risk the next generation, you still have to risk your life. Is there any difference?”

Grandpa Six's grandson was chosen, and he was the first to come.

"Yes, Grandpa Six is ​​right. Today, our whole village has sacrificed a lot for ethnic studies. Our village has given birth to several outstanding men. Only we know how much hardship we endured. Every one of them counts, and no one has a normal meal." Brother, I have sacrificed my life to get what I have today. Who can guarantee that the next generation will not be our children and grandchildren? If we don’t fight, the next generation will not be better, it will only be worse. My children and grandchildren of the Li family have never been afraid of trouble."

Aunt Yan's words were sonorous and powerful.

"Yes, Xiu'er, you did nothing wrong. We all agree with you. The current situation of ethnic studies is the result of the hard work of generations of people. The original establishment of ethnic studies was the land donated by Li Qing's grandfather before his death. Ethnology persisted, and with the money and books donated by Li Yan's father, and the land donated by Brother Ping and you, we have survived step by step until today."

"Sir, we are willing to fight for our clan."

"Sir, we are willing to fight for our clan."

The clan boys and girls shouted in unison and bowed together.

"Xiu'er, we believe in your decision."

"Sir, we believe you."

Xiu Niang returned the gift solemnly with red eyes.

"Children, let's fight together so that our children and grandchildren can continue to study without suffering."

"Here."

Just like that, all the parents signed the contract and pressed their fingerprints.

Several selected children are very suitable for taking the path of military commanders. They have particularly good abilities and are very promising.

Xiu Niang asked them to still study and not just follow one path. The path of a military commander is not easy. If it doesn't work, we should also study and practice calligraphy and learn other skills. There is always a way to go.

It's just that this puts a lot of pressure on the children. These children have to continue to work hard to take the imperial examinations to see if there is a chance to gain fame, and they will take whichever road is smooth.

It is very hard for the children, who have to undergo assessments every month. Assessments are a common thing in Lijiacun Ethnic Studies, and the children are used to this kind of high-pressure teaching.

Xiu Niang found some books on the art of war to read to the children. How much they can understand depends on the individual's understanding. She is not a military general, she just teaches according to the books.

The Li family had no generals and no ready-made examples to learn from, so they could only cross the river by feeling the stones.

Xiuniang uses existing resources and books to let children learn martial arts, play games, and form troops to increase their ability and awareness of unity and cooperation.

Even if you want to become a military general, you can't do it without being able to read a word of Chinese characters. If you can't even read official documents, it's definitely not going to work.

Even if you are not selected, you still need to practice martial arts and learn the six arts of a gentleman.

It is wrong to say that scholars are weak in literature. It is a wrong impression.In fact, the children of aristocratic families are all versatile in both civil and military affairs. They can kill thieves with ease. Although they cannot compare with military generals, they are by no means weak.

Spending so much money on ethnic studies is to make each generation better than the next.Xiuniang and the village treated Master Wu very well and treated her with great respect and courtesy. The master was willing to stay in Lijia Village and teach seriously, and he treated the children with all his heart. This was because the villagers of Lijia Village were very grateful.

Li Heng asked someone to bring some books back to enrich his family knowledge.

Li Rui and Li Quan came back years ago. Li Rui got some unique manuscripts on the art of war. These are very precious. Li Rui got them from the Xu family and the Wang family in every possible way.

Brother Qun and the others knew that the clan school had opened martial arts classes and began to give the children medicinal baths and medicinal soup. Brother Qun asked Xu Jing and Mr. Xu to move some manuscripts back from the bookstore, and also got some gifts from the Xu family for their family The disciple's medicinal bath formula and medicinal soup recipe are enough to show sincerity.

Mr. Xu and Mrs. Xu admire Xiu Niang's courage and the unity of Lijia Village. They have nothing and no resources, but they dare to think about becoming a military general and invest a lot of money for the children. This sincerity and courage are enough They placed a bet on the Li family.

When Brother Qun came back this time, he saw that the brothers and sisters in the clan school seemed to be different from before. They were more calm, calm, persevering, brave and confident.

"The clan culture is different."

It's because the children's tolerance and mind are different, their mental outlook has changed drastically, and they are very different from before.

"Brother, my aunt is really amazing."

Li Rui's eyes were full of admiration and pride.

"Do you think my mother's idea is reasonable? Our family has never produced a military general. Can the Xu family really give their own resources to our family?"

Even if they are relatives, it may not be possible. Li Qun is not stupid and understands this.

The reason why the Xu family chose him as their son-in-law was because he was stable, with two brothers, Zhou Yi and Zhou Yun as backers, and an established family like the Xiao family behind him.

It's not necessarily true how much you really value the Li family.

"You have to give it a try. When Uncle Yan and Uncle Qing went to Jiangnan and Guangdong to do small business, they didn't necessarily make money. It wasn't just a black eye. They worked hard little by little. They can do it. Are we just that bad? many?"

Li Rui was very angry and unconvinced. The people he admired most were Grandpa Zeng and Xiuniang.

"You're right. It seems that the medicinal materials I bought this time are useful."

"Well, in my opinion, we still need to think about the northwest route of the Xu family and the Xiao family, especially in terms of medicinal materials, which are useful for family science. After you get married and think about this matter, I will go and think about the Wang family and the Xiao family. Head, it’s better if it’s cheaper, don’t let Auntie worry about it.”

"Okay, I see."

Their brothers have always been like this. When Li Jing and Li Rui say something, the brothers just carry out the instructions, regardless of one, two or three, they just do whatever the brother asks.

Li Rui not only brought back some gifts, books and medicinal materials, but also brought a lot of money to the clan, which was settled in cooperation with the Xiao family.

There is money for wine, money for weaving silk and satin workshops, money for running boats from north to south, and money for the clan's small business in the capital. This year, there are gains everywhere.

Accounts should be divided between inside and outside, clan studies should be recorded, and some money should be invested in the follow-up, such as weaving workshops and silk weaving in Jiangnan, and even doing business in the provincial capital or the capital. .

This year I can distribute some money to everyone again.

Li Yan sent back a few weavers. They were all old, but their skills were very solid. They were all orphans and widows, and they all suffered. They were sick and needed money for treatment. When they were sent back, the village chief asked a doctor to see a doctor, and then a contract was signed. , stayed in the weaving workshop to weave brocade and tapestry, adding skilled hands to the workshop, so that these few weavers could be used to teach basic things.