Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 754 Renamed the Fool's Den
Meng Changqing thought she had arranged everything perfectly, but when she went out that morning and saw Mo Lixiao, she was dumbfounded.

How could she forget such a grown man?

"Dean Mo," Meng Changqing quickly ushered him into the county government office, "Let's talk inside."

The more silent a person is, the easier it is for them to be forgotten. Not only did Meng Changqing forget her, but even Madam Wen didn't think of her for a while.

Meng Changqing is completely wrong.

"You came to see me today because of the news that war is about to break out at the border?" Meng Changqing was thinking that he should send Miss Mo back to the capital as soon as possible.

So as soon as she saw the other party nod, she immediately said, "Don't worry, I will arrange for someone to take you away tonight. I was too busy with other matters before and it was my fault for not arranging for Miss Mo to leave immediately. Please forgive me, Miss Mo."

"I'm not leaving." Mo Lixiao finally got a chance to speak. Meng Changqing had spoken so quickly that he hadn't given anyone a chance to catch their breath.

“I never thought about leaving,” Mo Li said with a smile. “I came to see you today because of the children at the academy. There are fewer and fewer children at the academy these days, and even the teachers are quite uneasy.”

Not only were they restless, but some even subtly suggested to Mo Lixiao that they wanted to leave Beishan County.

"I'd like to ask you for advice. What do you think about suspending the courses at the academy, or what?"

In the initial arrangements made by Meng Changqing, these children were not taken into consideration at all.

But it's not too late to make arrangements now.

Meng Changqing was quite surprised that Mo Li hadn't considered leaving.

There are so many fools in the world, and they've all gathered in Beishan County. Hu Xiaohua is one, Qi Renli is another, and Mo Lixiao is yet another. Meng Changqing is even more of a fool.

It seems Beishan County should be renamed Fool's Den.

After a moment's thought, Meng Changqing asked, "What are your thoughts, gentlemen?"

She didn't ask the students, since they were all from Beishan County and couldn't run away even if they wanted to. The only question was whether they could attend classes. But these teachers were all hired from outside, so in addition to the question of whether they could attend classes, there was also the question of whether they should leave.

"To be honest, two gentlemen approached me privately, saying they had family matters to attend to and wanted to take a break," Mo Li said with a smile. "I know that the so-called family matters are probably just an excuse."

But when I invited them here, I promised them that if war broke out, I would send them away in advance.

I worry that at this juncture, it might not be enough for just me to agree.

"Don't worry, what you promised back then is the same as what I promised." Meng Changqing didn't ask who the two gentlemen were. Mo Lixiao wanted to save face for them, so she didn't need to press the matter. "Go back and tell the gentlemen to prepare their luggage. I'll send them off in the next couple of days." Meng Changqing added, "Of course, I hope they can come back after they've settled their family affairs properly."

"Yes." Mo Li smiled and understood his meaning, then added, "The gentlemen have an idea, although they haven't said it outright."

It means that if they are allowed to leave, they are willing to take a few students with them.

"How many?" Meng Changqing asked.

"I haven't asked in detail yet."

"The children are gone, but what about their families?" Meng Changqing didn't expect Mo Lixiao to answer, and continued, "Please thank them for their kindness and tell them not to worry about it, and to focus on their family matters."

Mo Lixiao nodded thoughtfully, "If the teacher is leaving, most likely everyone will leave. Who will teach in the school then?"

Meng Changqing said, "At critical moments, special measures are needed."

For the younger ones who aren't doing so well in their studies, I'll let them study on their own to consolidate their learning. In addition, I'll have someone teach them some martial arts skills.

As for the children in Class A who are waiting to take the county exam next year, I will teach them.

If I have free time, I'll go to the academy to teach; if I don't, I'll have them come to the county government office.

"I'm afraid I'll disturb you, sir," Mo Lixiao said with concern.

"Don't worry, I'm the one who bothers others, not many people can bother me."

Mo Lixiao then asked, "Sir, you just mentioned the county examination. If there is war, will the Liangzhou county examination still be held as scheduled?"

"I don't know either. It depends on how the war goes," Meng Changqing said. "If Liangzhou doesn't hold the exam, Hongzhou will. There will always be a way. The children won't have prepared in vain."

"With your words, sir, I feel relieved." Mo Li smiled and prepared to take her leave. "Then I'll go and grant the gentlemen their leave."

"Wait," Meng Changqing called out to her, "What about you? Are you really not leaving?"

"I heard from the students that the adults assured me they would never let the Yan bandits breach the city walls. So what am I afraid of, and why should I leave?"

“Your parents will worry,” Meng Changqing advised, following common sense.

“They won’t,” Mo Lixiao suddenly snapped. “They’re worried about their daughter’s reputation, not me as a person.”