Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1540 - 783: Academy

Let Xiao Long and Xiao Hu from the Zhang Family come here to study, Lady Zhang, Wu Lang, Lian Manman, and Xiao Qi naturally had no objections. However, when Xiao Qi proposed it, none of them spoke in agreement.

The first person to agree and decide on this matter had to be Lian Shouxin.

"I think it’s doable." Indeed, Lian Shouxin was the first to express his opinion, "The children’s grandfather’s village is far from the private school, so it’s inconvenient for Xiao Long and Xiao Hu to go there for their studies. Setting up a private school at our doorstep is just right for bringing the two children over."

"Then I’ll have someone send them a message." Lady Zhang said with a smile, "Studying is a good thing, I mentioned it to them last time... I just fear they might be reluctant to part with the two children."

"You must persuade them properly, for the good of the children and for long-term planning." Lian Shouxin said earnestly, "You also didn’t want Wu Lang to leave home, but if Wu Lang always stayed at home, our family wouldn’t be where it is now."

"Yes, I will certainly persuade them well." Lady Zhang nodded in agreement.

"It’s almost the New Year, let’s prepare the New Year gifts for their grandfather’s side, and send someone over. At the same time, deliver this message to them. The opening of the private school is not a quick matter, it’s good to consider and prepare properly." Lian Shouxin added.

"Mother, look how considerate my father is." Lian Manman said with a smile.

Lady Zhang said nothing, but judging by her expression, you could tell her heart was certainly as sweet as honey at this moment.

That’s why this matter needed Lian Shouxin to express his stance and make the decision.

Lian Manman, Wu Lang, and Xiao Qi exchanged glances and all smiled quietly.

Having Xiao Long and Xiao Hu come study at Thirty Mile Camp naturally means they will eat and live at the Lian Family. The Zhang Family is affluent, and in recent years have received some help from the Lian Family, doubling their estate. However, regardless of how big the estate is, in this era, it can only be considered a wealthy household. If the Zhang Family could produce one or two scholars, that would truly mean a change in status.

Xiao Long and Xiao Hu are of the age to begin their studies. If these two children could later pursue the imperial exams, it would be a blessing for the Zhang Family and also a support for the Lian Family. Even if they don’t succeed in the exams, being educated and knowledgeable would be necessary and highly beneficial for the children’s future as well as the Zhang Family’s future.

The family decided on establishing the private school, planned further, and then started preparing for it.

"Brother, should we write to Mr. Loo again?" Lian Manman asked Wu Lang, "Tell Mr. Loo about our plans to establish a private school and ask if he has any good suggestions."

"I think so too, I’ll write the letter soon." Wu Lang nodded in agreement.

Now that Mr. Loo is in the Capital City, Wu Lang temporarily couldn’t visit Mr. Loo and could only communicate via letters. The correspondence between the teacher and the students was very frequent, discussing everything in the letters, and Wu Lang even sent their assignments with the letters to Mr. Loo, who carefully reviewed and corrected them each time, greatly benefiting Wu Lang and Xiao Qi’s studies.

Regarding such an important matter as establishing the private school, of course, they should inform Mr. Loo and listen to his opinions.

"By the way," Lian Manman said suddenly, "Brother, we should ask Mr. Loo to name our private school."

"Yes, yes." Lian Shouxin nodded repeatedly in agreement, "Our family is where it is today, thanks to Mr. Loo. He’s like the Wenquxing descending to us, not looking down upon us tenant farmers. Back when our family was in such a state, he sincerely taught you all to read and write. Mr. Loo is like Wenquxing, virtuous and talented, we should have him personally inscribe the plaque for our private school."

Having Mr. Loo inscribe the plaque for the private school would be truly meaningful, and everyone naturally nodded in agreement.

"...Those in towns are called private schools, in the Prefecture City there’s also Shengjing Academy. The scale of what we’re doing can’t be called an academy, but it’s different from private schools. I think why not just call it a school." Lian Manman suggested after some thought.

Private schools generally teach books like Three Character Classic, Hundred Family Surnames, and the Four Books and Five Classics, but the school Lian Manman’s family opens would, in addition to these, definitely teach arithmetic and other practical knowledge and skills. Moreover, the school being opened by her family is socially welfare-oriented, with tuition almost entirely free. This naturally distinguishes it from other private schools.

Just calling it a school, it looks simple, sounds impressive, and distinguishes itself from typical private schools and academies.

The family discussed it for a while and finally agreed on calling it a school.