The eldest son, Chen Guanfu, not only replaced the members of the clan elders' association, but also took this opportunity to drastically change some of the clan's old rules, replace the accountant, and expand the scale of the clan's private schools. All children in the clan who are over six years old, regardless of whether they are rich or poor, can go to clan schools. Pens, ink, paper and inkstones are also provided, but the quality is relatively poor and suitable for poor families. Wealthy families will definitely look down on the learning tools provided by ethnology. In addition to learning utensils, two meals are also provided. The meal is not rich, but it is certainly filling. We even provide two sets of clothes a year. A set of spring shirts and a set of winter cotton-padded jackets. The prince has said that these additional expenses for clan studies will be borne by the Marquis Mansion. The accounts are also handled by the accounting office of the Hou Mansion, and there is no need for an accounting office within the clan. It's like handling the accounts alone, and the clan elders won't be able to intervene even if they want to. Master Du continued to serve as the master of clan studies, hired another master, and also hired an evangelist. In fact, he is the dean, responsible for teaching discipline and the construction of academic style. The teaching director is hired from young people of the Chen clan, which is equivalent to providing a job opportunity for the clan members. involve According to the uncle in the clan, there are at least 10 or 20 people competing for this position. He also asked Chen Guanlou if he wanted to sign up to compete. Chen Guanlou didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "The job in Tianlao is quite tiring for me. I really don't have the energy to compete for the clan's teaching position. This opportunity should be left to other knowledgeable people." "Guan Xin wants to compete for the position of teaching, do you think he has a chance?" The uncle of the clan asked casually. Chen Guanlou replied casually, "If he can control his hands and feet and quit his bad gambling habit, it won't be a problem to use his ability as a mentor. After all, he has experienced in Tianlao and knows how to manage people."
"I think so too. For the job of teaching, the Marquis Mansion offers a salary of eighty taels a year, which is very high." More than high. I have never seen a private school that is so wealthy. In the early years of Master Du, a year's repairs were only sixty or seventy taels. In recent years, the price has increased. It's only a little more than eighty taels. The uncle of the clan continued: "Every year and festival, the Marquis Mansion will buy a gift, which can be worth a lot of money. The key is that this job is dignified and highly respected. Therefore, the competition is also extremely high." The uncle only mentioned the obvious benefits. Various hidden benefits have not yet been realized. The various invisible incomes and various bits and pieces of income brought by status add up to a lot. He also used this status to go in and out of the Marquis's mansion and make friends with noble people from all walks of life. If you are single, you might be able to take this opportunity to find a good match. The eldest brother of the family also told Chen Guanlou, "Girls' schools should be resumed, but only half-day classes are held every day. Girls' families should study and learn some principles. I heard that the scale of girls' schools should be expanded when reopening, and there will be many aunts who have married off. , all want to send the girls at home to study in the clan school. The Hou Mansion is discussing whether to expand the clan school. In fact, there is no need to expand the courtyard next door, and it will be enough. " "I heard my eldest sister mention this about girls' school. If it really opens up, my niece can come here to study. She doesn't have to go to Su Fuzi's place to study." "Isn't Master Su good?" "It's pretty good. It's just that Master Su has limited energy, so meals and the four treasures of the study are not included. There are free ones, so of course you can't miss them." "Hahaha... That's right. There are free ones, so of course you can't miss it. However, the Hou Mansion has not yet said anything about the rules for treating the children of married women. Whether they can be free together is still uncertain. ” Chen Guanlou said: "It doesn't matter. If it's not free, I'll pay for my niece's grooming, food and miscellaneous expenses." "You are not short of money, so you are naturally generous. But other families are not as wealthy as you. Do you think my family, Guan Xin, can compete for the job?" The uncle in the family was a little unsure. The attitude of the Hou Mansion is obviously to control the clan school and not to worry about the people from the clan elders association. He wanted to intervene in the matter of letting his own son serve as the clan's tutor, but it naturally came to nothing. Everything has to wait for the decision of the Hou Mansion. The crown prince Chen Guanfu seems to be easy to talk to and good at listening to suggestions, but in fact he is very stubborn and will never accept kidnappings. On the contrary, it is the eldest man who seems to be a carefree man and does not care about worldly affairs. But if someone comes to ask for help and talks about the problem, the elder will usually help or directly give money to solve the problem. Chen Guanfu is one of those people who refuses to take action after making up his mind. Even though the old lady of the Hou Mansion came to plead for mercy, she looked polite on the surface, but in fact she refused to give in and made people unable to stand.
In just a month since Chen Guanfu returned home, his second wife had already suffered several losses and had no place to cry. After all, it is natural and right that the prince is the master of the family, and no one can make mistakes. What's this? Such is the strength and power of identity orthodoxy. This is the rule that all civil and military officials and scholars in the world must uphold. The old emperor broke the rules that everyone unanimously guarded, and sooner or later there would be backlash. Chen Guanlou first asked about the registration list, and then said bluntly: "I'm afraid it's a bit difficult, the competition is too great." The uncle of the family sighed, "I also know that the competition is too great, and I always think about what might happen. Can you talk to the prince and recommend my family Guanxin in front of him? If it comes to pass, I will be grateful." "Uncle, you think too highly of me. Who am I? I am not qualified to make friends with the Crown Prince and recommend people. For this matter, you have to find someone in the Hou Mansion. For example, the few servants who serve the Crown Prince closely , their words are more effective than anything else.” "I know this truth. Unfortunately, there is no chance to get to know the people around the prince. They all came from the military camp, and they dare not say anything individually. They are so obedient. Without the prince's order, they don't even want the reward money." The uncle of the clan sighed again and again, helpless. He had all the connections he could get, but the results were not satisfactory. That's why he came to Chen Guanlou like a headless fly. He was also confused. Chen Guanlou didn't have the influence, and even if he had it, he couldn't take care of it. Since it was a competition, and it was related to the children's study, it was natural that everyone depended on their ability. Chen Guanxin obviously had bad habits and moral flaws. In fact, he was not suitable to be a teacher. I was afraid that the children would be led astray by him. "Uncle, you have to believe in the prince's vision. He will definitely choose the most suitable person to be the teacher of the clan school." The uncle of the clan smiled bitterly. What he was afraid of was the prince's vision. With the prince's picky eyes, he would definitely look down on Chen Guanxin. Alas, Chen Guanxin was destined to be eliminated in the first round. Chen Guanlou accompanied his uncle to drink for several rounds and got him drunk. The banquet ended and they dispersed. Blowing the cold winter wind, he staggered on the way home. Suddenly he thought of Madam Pan. On this romantic night, he needed Madam Pan to warm his bed. So, the Chen family courtyard lost its owner again on this night.