After a little break at noon, Ouyang Shuo went straight to the primary market. He was going to find out how much the dark gold-level tailor kit he promised to give to Qing'er cost.

Step inside the wooden hut and click on the Other Items tab in the Special Item Trading Platform to retrieve the Tailor's Kit. There really are, from the lowest bronze level, to the black iron level, and the silver level, there are quite a few. No matter how high the gold level is, it is relatively rare, with less than ten sets. There is only one set of dark gold levels required by Qing'er, which hangs at the top of the search results alone, and no one cares.

Ouyang Shuo looked at the price, and his face turned pale with fright. Oh my God, it's 120 gold, he's never bought anything so expensive. There's no way, it's definitely not affordable now, and you can only cut the meat after a week.

Leaving the market in a huff, Ouyang Shuo prepared to continue his unfinished inspection tour in the morning. At the second stop, he was going to a weapons workshop. The weapons workshop was located next to the barracks and was presided over by senior blacksmith Wang Zirconium.

Unlike the mid-level blacksmith shop presided over by Li Tiezhu, the weapons workshop specializes in forging weapons for the army, and is not open to the public, so naturally it is not within the scope of privatization.

If you want to say the advantages and disadvantages between the two, you can only say that each has its own merits. After the privatization of the blacksmith shop, it was self-financed. In the case of sufficient orders, the profit is still very considerable, and the income is naturally not comparable to a fixed remuneration in the weapons workshop.

The advantages of the Weapon Workshop are no less obvious. Iron ore is available in unlimited quantities, without considering cost pressures, and the production of high-grade weapons is not comparable to the improvement of skill proficiency. Therefore, for the aspiring blacksmith, the weapon workshop is undoubtedly more attractive.

Wang Zirconium naturally belongs to the latter, and he is not very old, less than thirty. Seeing Ouyang Shuo, he greeted him warmly, and said with a smile: "How can you have time to visit the workshop today?" ”

Wang Zi is undoubtedly confident, facing the lord of Ouyang Shuo, he is thoughtful and not too humble, and the scale is just right. Unlike Lu Guangzhi, Du Chun and the like, seeing Ouyang Shuo is like a mouse seeing a cat, not respectful.

Ouyang Shuo still liked such a relaxed atmosphere, and said with a smile: "Since the establishment of the weapon workshop, I haven't come to see it. How about introducing me? ”

Wang Zi nodded, and while taking Ouyang Shuo to visit, he introduced: "The weapon workshop has only been in operation for a few days, and the personnel have not yet arrived. I'm going to recruit four or five apprentices, one to help with chores, and the other to reserve manpower for the future large-scale forging of weapons. ”

"Well, you're right. Compared to other workshops, the workload of the weapon workshop in the future will be very large, so you must prepare early. Ouyang Shuo said with relief. It seems that this time it is very correct to choose Wang Zirconium to preside over the weapons workshop. This high-level blacksmith is not only skilled, but also not simple-minded.

"At present, the workshop can only make simple weapons such as iron swords, spears, and javelins, and no matter how complex weapons and armor are, they need relevant technical manuals." Wang Zi then introduced.

Ouyang Shuo nodded, the forging technology of weapons and armor has always been highly kept secret by the authorities. Only after spending time in an officially established workshop can it be possible to master the relevant technology. Once you enter the official workshop, you can't easily leave it for the sake of secrecy.

Therefore, Ouyang Shuo was not surprised at all by Wang Zirconium's technical bottleneck, and said with a smile: "This matter can't be rushed, I already have a plan." It will take up to two more months and there will be results. ”

Wang Zi was overjoyed in his heart, "With your assurance, I am more motivated, and I must train apprentices well during this time and make sufficient preparations." ”

Seeing Wang Zi's excited appearance, Ouyang Shuo smiled, this is also a technical maniac. After visiting the weapons workshop, he did not stop and left directly.

At the last stop, Ouyang Shuo chose Lianzhou College. As for the primary pottery factory, because it is built outside the village, it is already too late in the afternoon, so I will have to wait for the next time I have time to take a look.

Lianzhou College is built next to a private school, and the area is not large, only about the same as the Mazu Temple.

At the main entrance of the college, there is a plaque with the name of the college inscribed by Fan Zhongyan. Originally, according to Fan Zhongyan's meaning, Ouyang Shuo was asked to personally inscribe the name of the hospital. However, as a modern person, Ouyang Shuo has never even written calligraphy, where dare to show ugliness, and resolutely pushed it away. Many times, when it is time to hide it, you have to resolutely hide it.

The couplet at the door, at the suggestion of Ouyang Shuo, chose what Han Yu, one of the eight masters of the Tang and Song dynasties, wrote in "Ancient and Modern Sages: Persuasion of Learning": There is a road in the book mountain, and there is no end to the sea of learning.

The college is divided into two courtyards, the front yard is where the students take classes, and there are four classrooms in total. In the courtyard in the middle of the courtyard, a few bamboos were simply planted for the students to rest. There is a dedicated kitchen in the backyard for cadets to eat. There are also four bedrooms for the faculty and their families to rest and stay.

Because the school has not yet started, the whole college seems extremely quiet. A huge academy, not a single student can be seen. Ouyang Shuo walked into the grand main entrance, passed through the front hall, and went straight to the backyard.

On the edge of the small bamboo forest in the backyard, Mr. Su Ze leaned on the bluestone slab casually, looking at an ancient scroll intently, looking leisurely and complacent, but he had a bit of a hermit demeanor, and Ouyang Shuo was envious.

Seeing that Mr. was fascinated by the book, Ouyang Shuo did not rush forward to disturb, and stood quietly to the side and waited. Unexpectedly, a full twenty minutes passed, and the gentleman did not have the slightest intention of moving. He could only cough helplessly and deliberately to remind himself of his existence.

Su Ze looked up and saw Ouyang Shuo, unhurriedly closed the book, put it aside, got up and tidied up his clothes. Only then did he bow unhurriedly and salute: "Su Ze has seen the adult." ”

Ouyang Shuo nodded, smiled and said, "Sir, are you still used to living in the academy?" ”

"There is a hanging ring from Lord Lao, and Su likes it very much. Away from the hustle and bustle of officialdom, in this paradise, my heart is like breaking free from the shackles, away from the barrier, and suddenly becoming a lot more comfortable. Su replied with a smile.

"Mr. Xianyun Yehe, it's really enviable." Ouyang Shuo complimented him slightly, and then said: "Tomorrow the academy will officially start classes, I don't know what Mr. thinks about tomorrow's arrangement?" ”

"With Mr. Xiwen's overall arrangement, it is naturally appropriate." Su said indifferently.

Ouyang Shuo nodded, it seems that Mr. is determined to stay away from officialdom, and his repeated temptations are all avoided and unmoved. In this case, after chatting a few words, Ouyang Shuo took the opportunity to leave.

On the morning of the next day, Ouyang Shuo came to Lianzhou University again to attend the first opening ceremony.

The ceremony was held in one of the largest classrooms in the front yard. On the rostrum, Ouyang Shuo, Fan Zhongyan, Cui Yingyu, Su Ze, and Gu Xiuwen sat in turn.

Offstage, the first batch of students were sitting in a precarious position. Among the students, there are old students such as Zhao Youfang and Zhang Daniu who have graduated from the adult literacy class, and there are also new students who are enrolled for the first time. Among the new students, there are two main categories. One is the grassroots clerks who have been hired by various departments, and the other is the villagers who take the initiative to sign up after seeing the enrollment brochure.

The ceremony was presided over by Fan Zhongyan. In his opening remarks, he elaborated on the purpose and ideology of Lianzhou University, clarified the rules and regulations and management methods of the college, and emphasized the management requirements for students.

"I know that most of you here are paid students and have a lot of burdens. While completing my studies, I also have to do my job well, which is very hard. However, I would like to say that from the moment you enter the gates of the Academy, you have to forget who you are and what you are doing. No matter who you are, no matter what position you hold, as long as you come to the academy, then you have only one identity, that is, an ordinary student of Lianzhou College. Studying is your only task at the Academy. In the academy, it is strictly forbidden to form gangs, let alone call and drink to other students by virtue of their positions. We must learn to respect teachers and strictly prohibit any disrespectful behavior towards teachers. Upon discovery, immediate dismissal. Fan Zhongyan's wording was very harsh.

After Fan Zhongyan finished speaking, the lecturers of each class spoke in turn. In addition to the crash course in political affairs that he is in charge of, there is also a crash course in arithmetic in charge of Cui Yingyu, a refresher course in Jingyi in charge of Su Ze, and a judicial literacy class in charge of Ouyang Shuo.

Gu Xiuwen was appointed as a temporary teaching teacher, equivalent to the modern director of teaching, responsible for the daily teaching activities of the college and the supervision and management of student discipline.

After the lecturer finished speaking, Zhao Youfang, who was selected as the representative of the students, began to speak. Zhao Youfang was chosen not because Ouyang Shuo was biased, but because he successfully won the final exam of the adult literacy class, so he was selected as the representative of outstanding students.

Zhao Youfang obviously came prepared, took out the speech from his arms, and began to speak: "Teachers, classmates, hello everyone! I am Zhao Youfang, and I am fortunate to be elected to speak as a representative of the students. Today's grand scene reminds me of the teachings given to us by adults in the adult literacy class of the private school ten days ago. ”

"At that time, I Zhao Youfang didn't know a single big word, and the whole was illiterate. Adults told us that rights are responsibilities, and if we want to go further, we must lay a solid foundation. Ten days have passed, and after the baptism of the adult literacy class, I can already write this speech with the help of Master Fan. In the years before, it would have been unthinkable, but now I have done it. I never dreamed that I, a clay leg, would write my own speech one day. I'm glad to be able to sit here again and listen to the teachings of adults. That's the end of my remarks, thank you. ”

Warm applause rang out. Even Ouyang Shuo didn't expect that this beloved general could write such a sensational manuscript, and his son could be taught.

Ouyang Shuo made a simple concluding speech, and the entire opening ceremony came to an end.