Chapter Thirty Training Day

  Yang Bo sneered and said, "According to your teachings, God sent me to you at the moment you were about to settle in Huai'an Prefecture. Isn't that a sign for you? As for those difficulties in your eyes? To me, they're just a joke."

  Bi Fangji asked in surprise: "Has Zhixian already found a way?"

  "Of course, the solution is simple, one word, money. Yang Bo smiled self-deprecatingly and said: "As long as there's money, those aren't difficulties, but the problem is, I don't have much money to invest in this right now."

  Bi Fangji was silent for half a day, looked at Yang Bo carefully and said: "If it's like that, I can also sponsor part of the expenses..."

  "A portion?" Yang Bo gave Bi Fangji a strange look: "Father, it seems you've misunderstood my meaning. You not only have to take on responsibility, but also bear the majority of the expenses. This is all for the sake of your missionary work."

  "Wait a minute..." Bi Fangji saw Yang Bo's cunning gaze and felt that Yang Bo seemed to have thrown him a poisonous bait: "Then, what is this Zhidao younger brother so eager for?"

  "I? I'm just a commoner of the great Ming dynasty, wanting to have food to eat and books to read, that's all!" Yang Bo patted his chest and said with conviction: "Of course, I will also sponsor a small part. If my evaluation is excellent, won't it be easier for me to get promoted and become rich? Won't it be more beneficial for you to develop your followers if I get promoted? Look, this is mutually beneficial, isn't it?"

  Bi Fangji didn't respond, he just picked up his wine cup and took a big gulp, continuing to remain silent.

  "Actually, Father, you can consider it carefully, of course, if you say a prayer, it would be better..." Yang Bo kindly reminded Bi Fangji: "Ah, and there's one more thing, didn't you just say you were going to visit the Huai'an Magistrate? Can I come with you?"

  Bi Fang was bewildered and stared at Yang Bo: "Didn't Brother Zhi Yan just say that he wasn't planning to develop in this place? You know, it takes a lot of money to prepare gifts to see the county magistrate."

  Yang Bo saw Bi Fang's appearance of being very frugal and secretly laughed to himself, "In order to earn more silver, we must spend money where it's necessary. You know, Father, after our marriage, we won't just be building a private school."

  Bi Fangji didn't seem to mind that Yang Bo had already assigned him to our side, and instead asked: "Is Brother Zhi Xian planning to build even more private schools?"

  "It's hard to say, maybe setting up a hospital mainly using Western medical methods is also possible..." Yang Bo said lightly.

  "My God!" Bi Fangji couldn't bear it anymore, he drew a cross on his chest and muttered: "We will be hanged by those gentlemen! What a crazy idea"

  "If we don't go crazy, we'll get old." Yang Bo smiled carelessly: "Of course, this is something that will only be done within the scope of ensuring safety. Now it's just preparing for a rainy day."

  "I must say, you've painted a broad future for me," Bi Fangji stuttered and said: "Zhi Xian younger brother, with enough wine and food, the guests are all delighted, I have fully received your hospitality today. How about this, I'll take my leave first, and three days later, I will give you my final decision?"

  "Of course," Yang Bo shrugged his hands indifferently: "I think, Father must have thought it over carefully. If Father wants to surpass the great achievements of Father Lema?tre, if Father wants his name to be widely known in the West... Iron Bull, let's send off Father together."

  Bei Fang's body swayed and he almost fell over.

  Yang Bo smiled and lightly waved his hand at him "I don't believe you won't take the bait, you little pure sheep..."

  The next day, Yang Bo had a great time, but Xiao Mo and the others were in big trouble because Yang Bo made new rules that from now on everyone had to line up after breakfast, which was their most painful thing...

  The door of the east wing creaked open, and Yang Bo walked into the small courtyard with a yawn, his eyes still sleepy. Tie Niu and Xiao Mo Chou, who had already run dozens of laps in line, quickly straightened their backs and stood at attention.

  "Master Xiao..." Xiang Yulan stepped forward

  Yang Bo waved his hand: "You go busy with your own stuff, I'll handle it myself"

  It's just a girl, of course the miscellaneous chores like washing clothes are handed over to her, but Yang Bo hasn't fallen to the point where he would let her handle even washing his face.

  The inn's servant had already brought over breakfast. Yang Bo slowly washed his face, rinsed his mouth, and then waved his hand saying: "Let's eat!"

  Several people suddenly cheered and ran towards the stone table in the courtyard...

  Following Yang Bo, this period of time was Zhang Gou'er's most happy and carefree days in his life. Every day he had white steamed buns, meat and vegetables to eat, and the portions were large enough to fill him up.

  Xiao Mo and her brother had a life of luxury in the past, but that was already a distant memory. Now, following Young Master's life is stable, giving them a sense of security and dependence.

  Although Yang Bo often loses his temper and punishes them, he only focuses on the issue at hand and not on the person. As Tie Niu puts it, these people are unwilling to make progress themselves, but in their hearts, they regard Yang Bo as a close relative.

  Zhang Dog Er tore off a piece of steamed bun and stuffed it into his mouth, his cheeks bulging as he chewed, and asked vaguely at the same time: "Young master, when are we going out to swindle some money? We can't just sit around eating and emptying our pockets all the time, can we?"

  "Damn your mom!" Yang Bo slapped a palm on Zhang Dog's back, and the bun in Zhang Dog's mouth directly sprayed into Tie Niu's bowl. The surrounding area burst into laughter and scolding, even Xiao Yulan couldn't help but laugh out loud.

  "Hurry up and eat your fill!" Yang Bo was visibly agitated today: "Line up for me later, divided into left and right, I'll say the ugly words first, whoever still can't remember will have one less bowl of rice at noon!"

  The stone table suddenly burst into a loud cry, they had been eating well and sleeping soundly lately, plus the right amount of exercise, their bodies had become much more robust, most importantly, they no longer had that near-death numbness and dullness.

  Although they pretended to be pitiful, Yang Bo's heart was as hard as iron and stone, and he was not moved at all.

  Yang Bo arranged for them to learn marching in the morning, divided into left and right, and simple equipment exercises in the afternoon. At night, they practiced writing and reading. If they made a mistake, Yang Bo would use a stick to hit their buttocks without hesitation, and even Tie Niu was treated equally. Only Xiao Yulan was an exception, as girls should have some privileges.

  Yang Bo finished eating and picked up the stick in the corner of the wall. Several guys standing upright couldn't help but shiver...

  "Yulan, go wash clothes, don't plead for them." Yang Bo looked at Xiao Yulan who was timidly hiding in the corner of the wall and said gently.

  "I know Young Master is doing it for their own good..." Xiao Yulan hastily added a sentence and quickly ran away.

  "Begin!" Yang Bo swung his big mallet heavily: "Step out with your left foot!"

  Splash!

  Four legs stretched out at the same time, two of which were right feet...

  "Shao Mo Chou, Gou Er Chu Lie!" Yang Bo shouted loudly

  Clap! Clap!

  Two people each got a slap on the butt and, with a forced smile, asked to return to their team.

  "Right foot!"

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  Iron Bull Leads the Way

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