Chapter 763 - 763: School


    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions


    Someone caught wind of Shao Yunduan’s intentions and saw an opportunity.


    They purchased numerous fields from the Zhao Family and approached Shao Yunduan, offering to sell some of them to him. These fields had no connection to the confiscated assets.


    To everyone’s surprise, Shao Yunduan epted the offers and bought the fields, paying a price higher than the market value. In total, he acquired 400 mu ofnd. He then donated thesends to the n, entrusting the elderly men, n chief, Land Officer, and appointed individuals from the Shao Family to jointly manage thend ownership documents. All the ie generated from thesends would be allocated towards supporting school expenses and enhancing the ancestral hall.


    As for the remaining funds, they were to be recorded in a public ount, reserved for use during times of disasters or emergencies.


    With the resources secured, construction of the schoolmenced without dy.


    Apart from the school building, Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan also discussed the need for a separate yard dedicated to a library and study room. This space would cater to diligent students who couldn’t afford to purchase books of their own.


    Together, they established principles and rules for the school’s operations. In addition to the daily administration, they implemented regtions specifically for the library and student-rted matters.


    Firstly, the books in the library were not to be borrowed; they could only be read within the study room. However, students were allowed to make copies of the books and take those copies with them.


    To incentivize academic progress, they devised a system where students who achieved the status of Child Student would receive a monthly supplementary of 50 wen. However, if a student failed to pass the Cultivated Talent examination after ten years, the supplementary would be canceled.


    On the other hand, if a student sessfully attained the rank of Cultivated Talent, they would be awarded an additional 100 wen, which would be valid for a period of ten years.


    Furthermore, a fare of ten liang would be provided to any student who needed to travel for the autumn examination. This fare would cover the expenses for each journey made to attend the examination.


    The established standards served as a foundation, but they were open to adjustments based on the actual circumstances, with approval from the n.


    Essentially, it meant that any talented children from the n could wholeheartedly pursue their studies, knowing that their needs would be taken care of. Even orphaned children could lead a frugal lifestyle and continue their education, supported by the bonuses provided and with two mu of in fields at their disposal.


    The news spread throughout Shaoding Vige, filling themunity with joy and excitement. Families, particrly those with children of the right age and sufficient intelligence to be students, rejoiced at the prospect of their children being the first to attend the school.


    Even families with younger children felt a sense of gratitude and anticipation, knowing that their children would have the opportunity to benefit from the school in the future.


    Furthermore, the provision of funds for disaster relief added an extrayer of security for the vige, ensuring their resilience in times of crisis. It was truly a remarkable development that brought immense relief and gratitude to the vigers.


    Shao Yunduan went even further by expressing his intention to acquire additional fields for the n, recognizing that the initial 400 mu was insufficient. This announcement heightened the vige’s joy and reinforced the unshakable foundation established by the first section of the Shao Family.


    While Shao Yunduan didn’t personally engage in the physical construction, he provided the necessary funds, allowing the vigers to mobilize their collective efforts toplete the projects.


    As the time for cassava harvesting approached, Qiao Xuan hired workers to carry out the task. They took great care in preserving the seedlings, ensuring their viability for future nting.


    Cassava cultivation was rtively low-maintenance. Once the stems were cut, they were stacked and stored in a cer. When needed, they could be easily chopped into pieces and prepared for nting. These resilient crops required minimal attention to thrive.


    The cassava nts, nurtured by Qiao Xuan’s exceptional superpower, yielded abundant harvests. Unlike its leafy counterparts, cassava’s main producey hidden beneath the soil, simr to potatoes and peanuts. Each nt bore multiple gray-brown fruits, roughly the size of eggs, measuring one to two feet in length.


    After carefully harvesting the mature cassava, they peeled away the thinyer of taupe skin, unveiling the firm, white flesh beneath. This pulp was sliced into thin pieces and left to dry under the sun. Once thoroughly dried, the slices were ground into a fine powder and passed through a sieve, resulting in the extraction of tapioca flour..