Strange Tales from the Northern Qi Dynasty

Chapter 31 Road Sacrifice

"This is our lecture hall!"

"You see, this is where the students usually eat."

“This is the Scripture Study Room.”

Everyone gathered around Gao Changgong, talking at once, vying to introduce him to the situation of the county school, and all the usual etiquette was forgotten.

Everyone's attitude was quite enthusiastic, with their heads bowed and their faces wide open with smiles. They were usually aloof and taciturn, but at this moment they couldn't stop talking.

I just want to be noticed by a noble person and soar to success.

The only person who followed was Lu Qubing. He was usually the most enthusiastic and talkative person, but now he looked indifferent and said nothing.

Gao Changgong glanced behind him without saying a word.

"How many officials are there in the county school? How many students are there?"

Hearing his question, everyone began to think about it.

"Yes, there is a chief priest, two doctors, and seven or eight lecturers, oh."

"There are nineteen officials, one chief priest, two doctors, one secretary, five lecturers, four food clerks, three gatekeepers, and three storekeepers."

"There are 128 students, 96 in the main room and 32 in the law room."

Before the officials could figure out what was going on, a voice came from behind.

Everyone was stunned, and then their faces were filled with regret.

Why didn't we get around to memorizing it?

Gao Changgong stopped, turned around and looked at the different Lu Qubing.

"you are?"

"My subordinate Lu Qubing, courtesy name Rongzu, is the official historian."

"Mr. Lu, why is there a Lingshi in the county school?"

"I was sent by the county government to help."

"Oh, then I wonder what Lingshi is responsible for in the county school?"

"He is in charge of the Law School."

"I see. Then, Mr. Lu, perhaps you also know the number of officials in the county government?"

"According to the great system, Cheng'an County should have 88 official officials and 26 casual officials."

"As for how many are left now, you can ask the county officials. I have no idea."

Gao Changgong nodded again, "I want to go to the Law School, could you lead the way?"

"only."

The officials could not help themselves and rushed to stand in front of Gao Changgong.

"County Lord! The Law School is a humble place, how could it wrong you? You don't know that the students there are all children of common people. According to the rules, they are not recommended and can only be casual officials, not official officials!"

Gao Changgong's expression suddenly changed. He frowned and looked more majestic.

"Are you the ones who make the government's policies reach the people? Now that they have entered the county school, how dare you look down on them?!"

Perhaps it was because of their indulgence just now that these people regarded Gao Changgong as the same Lu Qubing who was weak and easy to bully. When Gao Changgong got angry, these people remembered each other's identities and hurriedly apologized.

Gao Changgong ignored them and just let Lu Qubing lead the way.

Lu Qubing didn't know what this man was thinking, but he still took him to the law school.

Everyone followed at the end, in silence.

As soon as they approached the law school, Gao Changgong stopped and signaled everyone to stop.

There was a faint noise coming from the law room.

The sound was not uniform, and there was no feeling of everyone reading in unison as in the Confucianism room just now. In addition to the sound of reading, one could also hear the sounds of arguing and laughter.

The officials looked at each other with gloating eyes.

Gao Changgong stood here for a long time before he started laughing.

"Students are really studying. If I disturb them, it would be my fault."

"Lu Lingshi did a great job."

"Before the new chief priest arrived, Lu Lingshi was appointed as the acting chief priest and took charge of the county school."

Gao Changgong said this without entering the room. He called his subordinates, turned around and left.

Lu Qubing looked confused and for a moment he forgot to answer.

As for the other officials, they were speechless at this moment and just stupidly sent Gao Changgong all the way out the door.

Gao Changgong walked to the front of the carriage and looked back at Lu Qubing.

"Talented people are the foundation of a country, and Lu Jijiu should not be underestimated."

After saying that, he got into the carriage, the carriage left, and the soldiers hurriedly followed.

Everyone stood there in a daze, not moving a muscle until the carriage drove away.

Lu Qubing felt that he had been through a lot in recent days, but at this moment, he still felt unbelievable and his mind was in a mess.

What is going on? ?
Lecturer Lu slowly turned his head towards Lu Qubing.

His eyes kept changing, the corners of his mouth slowly rose, and finally, he smiled.

"Mr. Lu! Congratulations! Congratulations!"

Lu Qubing was stunned and said, "Mr. Bu Liugu, you are older than me, how dare I let you call me Mr.

The lecturer hurriedly shook his head, "Mr. Lu, why do you have to be so distant? Why call me Bu Liugu? Just call me Mr. Lu!" The other officials also reacted at this moment.

"Oh my, I knew Mr. Lu was so talented. Today he finally got promoted! This is a great joy!"

"It is our honor to have Mr. Lu take charge of the county school!"

Everyone's face was filled with smiles, and their eyes were full of kindness as they looked at Lu Qubing.

They gathered around Lu Qubing and said, "Mr. Lu has been promoted this time, and his future is limitless!"

There was no smile on Lu Qubing's face.

He looked at the people around him, their smiles gradually overlapping with their previous sour faces.

"We must slaughter animals to celebrate today! Yes, yes, get some good wine!"

Lu Qubing said seriously: "The county magistrate came to inspect not to let us eat meat and drink wine, but to let us teach with our heart."

Instructor Lu nodded and said, "You see it clearly. It is indeed the case."

"Then should we go to your place to discuss future teaching matters?"

"Let's talk in the lecture hall."

"it is good!"

Everyone followed Lu Qubing, and someone fanned him.

They were also considered nobles, but compared with Gao Changgong, the son of Emperor Wenxiang, they were nothing.

Gao Changgong liked Lu Qubing very much. Even if Gao Changgong did not promote him in the future, no one would dare to provoke Lu Qubing.

With just a few simple words of dialogue, Lu Qubing gained an unprecedented status.

At this moment, he was sitting in the upper seat, and the other officials were sitting around him.

He began to tell the story seriously.

He had been saying these words a long time ago!

That's what he's always wanted to say!

Only now are they willing to listen to me!
"The atmosphere in the county school is too lazy. Students come and go as they please, ignoring the rules, openly bringing their female relatives with them, and not studying, playing and frolicking all day long!"

"First of all, we must correct the academic atmosphere. From today on, you must report when you enter or leave. You are not allowed to bring female relatives with you. Those who neglect their studies, do not value education, and have no morals will be expelled from the school!"

"There is too much waste in the cafeteria, and the lecturers and the main room have too much extravagant meals every day."

"The lecturers should set an example by not drinking excessively or taking drugs."

"We need to standardize the time and content of daily lectures, and conduct an assessment on students every twenty days!"

"want"

Lu Qubing chattered on and on, his voice getting louder and louder. The officials listened to him very carefully. Some of them took notes with pens, their eyes bright and they nodded from time to time.

When Lu Qubing finished speaking, everyone praised him.

"Well said! That's great!"

"After listening to Mr. Lu's teachings, I was enlightened."

Lu Qubing told everyone to do as he was told and then prepared to return to the law school.

Lecturer Lu pulled him again and said, "Master Lu, the Law School is far away. I think you should live in the Master Lu's room. As for the Law School, I can take care of it for you. How can I let you do it yourself?"

"You will be very busy in the future. How can you devote yourself to the law school?"

"No need!"

The crowd escorted Lu Qubing all the way to the door of the law school. Lu Qubing asked them to go back and execute the order immediately, and then these people said goodbye and left.

Lu Qubing took a deep breath, pushed open the door of the law school and walked in.

In the law school, everyone was busy. When they saw Lu Qubing suddenly come in, everyone fell silent and looked at him.

Lu Qubing waved his hand and said, "It's okay, go about your business."

The noise started again, Lu Qubing walked quickly into the house and stood in front of Taozi.

Taozi put down the book in her hand and looked up at him.

Lu Qubing's expression was extremely complicated, his mouth corners slightly raised, his hands clenched from time to time, but he said nothing.

"What happened?"

"I'm the chief priest now!"

Lu Qubing finally couldn't hold back the smile in his heart anymore, his eyes curved into crescents and the corners of his mouth curled up.

He couldn't help but laugh.

Liu Taozi narrowed her eyes, "Is the new county magistrate here?"

"You'll never guess who it is! He's either the county magistrate or the person who governs the area. He's actually the son of Emperor Wenxiang!! The founding duke of Lecheng County, the third-rank official, the Duke of Gaosu County!"

"Gao Changgong."

Liu Taozi muttered something, and her expression immediately softened.

He lowered his head again and looked at the book in his hand.

"Congratulations to Lu Jijiu."

"Hahaha! Sure! Sure! Mr. Liu, you must study hard in the future. If you encounter any difficulties, come to see the chief priest!"

"The chief priest will definitely make proper arrangements for you!"

(End of this chapter)