Chapter 184 Running a School
This time I returned to Yangjiazhuang. In addition to participating in the full moon wine held by Yang Shitou's children, I also wanted to see the planting situation of hybrid corn.
Now it seems that this method of crop rotation is very suitable for the current situation.
Yangjiazhuang’s harvest is no less than last year, and the yield per mu has also increased. In this case, Yangjiazhuang’s life will gradually get better.
The surrounding villages can also be mobilized, but the problem returns to the original point again, which is the problem of grain output.
After some thinking, Yang Xiaotao felt that it was okay and moved forward the original plan.
The original plan was that Yang Xiaotao would hand over the technology of hybrid corn to the state, which would organize manpower to breed it, and then quickly promote it to benefit thousands of households.
But now it seems that the above obviously did not pay attention to it.
The next best thing is to wait.
After the wind of the Great Leap Forward has passed and the problem has been looked at rationally, Yangjiazhuang will be used as a typical example to convince the superiors and continue to promote it.
But it will take at least two years.
Yang Xiaotao can afford to wait, and Yangjiazhuang can also afford to wait, but other villages may not be able to afford to wait.
So, a temporary plan was put forward, which was large-scale breeding.
Yang Xiaotao thought in his heart that this plan was well thought out.
First of all, spring corn is no longer necessary, and the village can grow other crops at this time.
At this time of breeding, there is no need to worry about "contamination".
Secondly, Yangjiazhuang has reclaimed a lot of new land in Nanshan this time. It is surrounded by forests, which also provides a place for breeding.
Finally, it’s the personnel.
This is exactly what Yang Xiaotao asked the two to discuss.
Arrived at Yang Xiaotao's house, Yang Dazhuang and Yang Dazhuang were sitting on the kang. There was a plate of peanuts sprinkled with fine salt in front of the table. Next to them, Mr. Yang was smoking a cigarette pot with a smile on his face.
It’s another good harvest year, and I feel naturally happy.
Yang Xiaotao sent the two of them to the kang, and took out a few cans of luncheon meat from his backpack. They sat at the table and started talking.
When Yang Dazhuang came, he had already communicated with Yang Shitou. If it was because of the incident in Qinjia Village, their opinions were on Yang Xiaotao's side.
As for the final result, with Mr. Yang in charge, it shouldn’t be a big deal.
Yang Shitou nodded naturally. He supported Yang Xiaotao regardless of intimacy or reason.
Unexpectedly, after the two of them sat down and were greeted by Yang Xiaotao for something to eat, a big thunder broke out.
"My lord, uncle Da Zhuang, I came to you this time to discuss something with you."
Yang Xiaotao chewed the peanut in his mouth into pieces and took it out from his arms. A stack of money was slapped on the table.
At the table, Mr. Yang and the three of them were stunned.
This stack of money is quite a lot, at least four to five hundred at a glance.
The three of them were still in shock when Yang Xiaotao spoke again.
“I plan to build a school in the village!”
“School?”
“What?”
Yang Dazhuang and Yang Shitou immediately Exclaimed, only Mr. Yang's hand holding the cigarette rod trembled for a moment, and then regained his composure, but looked at Yang Xiaotao with even more joy.
"Yes, build a school."
"When the time comes, let all the children in our village study and be literate!"
Yang Xiaotao said firmly.
When he returned to Yangjiazhuang last year, he found that the children in the village were completely free-range.
If there are many children in the family, my seven or eight-year-old brother and sister will take them to play wildly on the street.
Maybe this was a wonderful childhood.
But it is definitely not what Yang Xiaotao wants to see.
These children should read, write and receive knowledge in the classroom.
After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Yang Dazhuang and Yang Shitou both looked at Mr. Yang.
This kind of matter involves all aspects, so it is better to let him make the decision.
"What are you looking at me doing?"
Mr. Yang said angrily, and finally raised his hand to Yang Xiaotao, "Listen to what he said!"
The two looked at Yang Xiaotao again.
But based on Mr. Yang’s attitude just now, they both knew in their hearts that he was in favor of this.
“No matter how hard it is, we must not suffer for our children, and no matter how poor we are, we must not suffer for education!”
Yang Xiaotao's two simple words made the two of them tremble.
Later, Yang Xiaotao revealed his previous plan.
This time, when the three of them heard this, their expressions were even more shocked than those who had founded the school.
"Xiao Tao, are you saying that you want to spread the corn?"
Yang Shitou was the first to lose his temper and asked.
Yang Xiaotao nodded, "Yes, as long as there is a suitable venue and manpower, I think it should be possible."
"Do it! This must be done!"
On the side, Yang Dazhuang was beating the table, with a look on his face. A little flushed with excitement.
If it can be planted on a large scale, not only Yangjiazhuang will benefit from it, but the surrounding villages will also benefit.
More importantly, he contributed his own strength to this new country.
"The school needs to be built, but you take this money back! The village doesn't need these yet."
Yang Dazhuang spoke again and pushed the money to Yang Xiaotao.
“Uncle Da Zhuang, if you say this, you are going too far.”
Yang Xiaotao pushed back, “It is not easy to run a school. It not only requires a house, but also tables, stools, and textbooks. Paper and pen and hiring a teacher.”
“It costs a lot.” “If you think of me as someone from Yangjiazhuang, don’t refuse!”
When Yang Xiaotao said this, the enthusiasm of Yang Dazhuang and Yang Dazhuang dissipated a lot. They did not think about it carefully. Now they heard Yang Xiaotao say it and realized how difficult it is to run a school.
But looking at Yang Xiaotao, I agree even more.
At this time, Mr. Yang spoke.
“It’s easy to find a house. There used to be a broken kiln in the east of our village. It can be used as long as it is tidied up.”
Yang Dazhuang naturally knew where it was, "Lack of beams or something, every household has something, so it's not a problem." It can be done.”
A few people laid out the details one by one, and the matter of establishing the school took shape.
Finally, and most importantly, find a teacher.
“We can report this matter to the town. I believe the town will give some help.”
Mr. Yang finally intervened, and finally said, "If it doesn't work, we who can move will teach Chinese calligraphy and simple arithmetic first." Are you disobedient? I think it would be easier for you to be the principal."
When Yang Dazhuang spoke, Mr. Yang laughed. He really wanted to give it a try.
Afterwards, several people discussed it again and handed over the specific regulations to Yang Xiaotao. The village was responsible for the construction of the school. As for the other things, they had to wait until the school was built and make it clear to the villagers.
The next day, Yang Xiaotao set off back to Sijiucheng to prepare for the establishment of the school.
Half a month after Yang Xiaotao left, the work in the village was finished, the food was handed over, and there were idle people in the village. Yang Dazhuang began to gather people to talk about the establishment of the school.
With Mr. Yang in charge, and this matter being a way out for their children, most people in the village agreed.
Even if I disagree, with the authority and status of Mr. Yang, I dare not say more.
And everyone also heard that Yang Xiaotao proposed this matter, and he also spent five hundred yuan for this, which is definitely a huge sum of money.
People can pay so much for the village, how can they, who enjoy the benefits, have the nerve to refuse?
As a result, everyone in Yangjiazhuang worked hard, and soon the broken kiln was packed up. Beams were moved out from home, and sand and earth tiles were bought from the town. With the efforts of a bricklayer, the foundations of three houses were laid. good.
Then it was time to buy glass, make windows, make doors...
The carpenters in the village also became active. The sound of saws and axes was heard at home every day, and there was an endless stream of people coming to help.
Long wooden tables were quickly made, and then stools and chairs were piled together, waiting for the school to be built and moved in.
For such a big move in Yangjiazhuang, the surrounding villages also inquired about it. After knowing that it was setting up a school, they were not only envious but also envious.
Their villages do not have the capacity to run schools, which requires not only material support but also teachers.
Moreover, there is no such thing as child labor in rural areas these days. Children from poor families have long been the masters of the family.
This young boy is also a laborer and can work in the fields. The older girl is already helping to take care of the housework. If she goes to school, who will take care of the leftover work?
The limitations of the times make it difficult for them to choose, and they may even make wrong judgments.
But under the guidance of caring people, we will eventually take the right path.
The news of the establishment of a school in Yangjiacun spread in the surrounding villages, especially the five hundred yuan donated by Yang Xiaotao. After it spread in various villages, it immediately caused an uproar.
Many people were shocked by Yang Xiaotao's selfless behavior, and then lamented why there was no such person in their village?
Five hundred yuan!
Of course, if some people praise him, others will scold him for being stupid.
Especially the people in Qinjia Village, after hearing about this incident, there were many people who liked it and gossiped about it.
But Qin Huairu's family is the focus of people's conversation.
These days, the Qin family always lowers their heads when going out, and even those who are related to each other have no shame in talking about it.
If Qin Huairu and Yang Xiaotao were together, their Qinjia Village might not benefit from it.
It’s not like now, alas!
The little girl at the east end of the village was playing with two small braids over her shoulders. Listening to the people around her talking about Yang Xiaotao, she looked at the road outside from time to time and secretly made a decision in her heart.
Not to mention the reactions of the surrounding villages, Yang Dazhuang often ran to the town for school matters.
The town leaders were also shocked when they heard about this.
After that, there is no more.
They are also lacking in educational resources now. The country is vigorously building industry, and a limited number of intellectuals are gathering in the cities. There are not many people in their town who can be teachers.
And these teachers also have their own jobs. Isn’t it difficult for them to go to Yangjiazhuang?
In the end, the teacher's matter can only be solved by Yangjiazhuang himself. The leaders of the town were so tempered by Yang Dazhuang that they could only support a batch of teaching materials, that is, chalk, books, etc., and they were one-time use and would be ignored in the future. That kind of thing.
Yang Dazhuang was a little disappointed, but he had no choice but to wait for information from Yang Xiaotao.
It’s December, the weather is getting cooler, the school has been built, and tables and stools have been put in.
Next, let’s wait until spring starts tomorrow and the official listing will begin.
Since Yang Xiaotao returned to Sijiu City from the village, he has been busy with school matters, and recently he finally got results.
For the time being, the school mainly teaches Chinese and mathematics. As for the teaching content, Yang Xiaotao went to Hongxing Primary School and found the principal of the primary school.
The principal of Hongxing Primary School is an old educator in his fifties. He has devoted most of his life to education. What he wants to see most is to let education bloom in the land of China and let the new generation bathe in knowledge. and become the backbone of building the motherland.
Especially after the war, the devastated land needs talents to repair it and regain its vitality.
For him, educating future generations to become talents is his life goal.
When Yang Xiaotao came to build a primary school in Yangjiazhuang, the old principal was excited.
It is not easy to build a public primary school these days, let alone a village-run primary school like this?
The old principal came to Yang Xiaotao and asked him personally. He learned about the situation in Yangjiazhuang and his determination to build a school.
In this regard, the old principal was moved by this feat of benefiting the country and the people, and was willing to help, but he was unable to provide substantial help.
After all, in the current situation, every piece of paper and pen must be calculated carefully.
Yang Xiaotao also knew about this situation. He came here just to get the power to purchase teaching materials and supplies after reporting to his superiors through the school's channels.
You can purchase textbooks for other academic years in the future.
The old principal thought for a moment and then agreed.
For him, it was just writing a report.
Time passed while waiting, and there was no news until after the year.
(End of this chapter)