Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 523 I'm Really Ashamed
Ever since Meng Changqing learned that people from the capital were coming to inspect taxes, he sent Zhou Xing and Zou Yan to disguise themselves as silk merchants and go south along the official road to investigate the news of Feng Zhongan and others.

That day, Zou Yan finally brought back news about the group of people.

They found the group of people in Wanzhou. Judging from the speed they were traveling, it would take them until after the Lantern Festival to reach Liangzhou, which was exactly what Meng Changqing had expected.

Meng Changqing sent Zou Yan out of the study and asked him to rest before going to Wanzhou.

As soon as Zou Yan was sent away, Lai Cai hurried over.

Without waiting for Meng Changqing to ask, Lai Cai explained his purpose, "Miss Mo wants to go to Liangzhou Academy."

Meng Changqing took him into the study and asked, "Tell me the details. Why do you suddenly want to go to Liangzhou Academy?"

"It all starts with the test questions that Mr. Qi gave." Lai Cai entered the room and began to clean up Meng Changqing. While he was working, he kept talking, "Mr. Cai took the test questions back and asked everyone in the school to do them. After collecting the test papers, the students' answers were probably not very good. The next day, Mr. Cai went to find his wife..."

It may sound simple to others, but only those who are in it can understand the complexity of their feelings.

After the answer sheets were collected that day, Cai Rong reviewed them overnight.

The more I criticize, the angrier I get.

Most of the students who claimed that they wanted to take the imperial examination and pursue a career in government answered worse than Zheng Xidong and Luo Yun.

Taking part in the imperial examination with such results would be a slap in the face of everyone in Beishan County!
Based on the answers given by the students now, how can he live up to Lord Meng's expectations? Isn't the money that the county government gives to the school every year wasted?
Cai Rong walked outside the school and stood facing the eight big words on the wall all night.

It was not until dawn that someone passed by and called him, and he came to his senses and limped to find Wen. Mo Lixiao happened to be there at that time.

Wen's health has been poor since the beginning of winter. Her symptoms would be alleviated if she stayed at home and avoided catching a cold or getting blown by the wind. In order not to worry Meng Changqing, she reduced her outings and could only entrust most of the school affairs to Mo Lixiao.

Cai Rong found Wen and didn't say anything. He just showed her the stack of answer sheets in his hand.

After reading it, Wen guessed the other party's intention, but still asked: "What does Mr. Cai want to say?"

"I feel guilty," Cai Rong said, "Lord Meng has high hopes for the students, but I am not talented enough to teach them."

"Mr. Cai, why don't you belittle yourself?" Wen said, "Although the answer sheet is not good, if it weren't for you, I'm afraid no one in Beishan County would be able to answer the questions on the paper."

"With my ability, I can only teach the children to recognize a few words and read a few books. If we want to achieve what the adults have written on the wall, we need to find another way." Cai Rong said sincerely.

Wen said, "Mr. Cai must have thought of a solution long ago."

Cai Rong shook his head helplessly, "My idea is not very smart, and it depends on Madam's decision. One way is to hire another capable teacher, and the other way is to let the children who have learned to a certain level go to Liangzhou Academy to study."

Mo Li smiled and looked at Wen, thinking that she was going to make a decision, but she heard Wen ask, "Sir, which method do you think is better?"

Cai Rong said, "It is hard to say which method is better, but the second method is easier. Since ancient times, rural students have been educated in primary schools. After learning certain skills, they go to more prestigious institutions to study.

I used to think I was smart, but I actually overestimated my abilities, and I feel really guilty about that.”