Making money, taking exams, and raising a family in rural imperial examinations

What?Ask Lin Ze to be your teacher?

Before Lin Ze could make an expression, the villagers who heard around him helped him make surprised expressions, each with an incredible expression.

In fact, it is not uncommon for someone to ask Lin Ze to educate their children. After all, Lin Ze's status as a scholar is still hanging in the county government. Back then, he passed the exam at the age of 12 and was rumored as a "genius of Qingshan County" for a while. The name.

It's a pity that 'Shang Zhongyong' suffered from test sickness later on, and his hopeless future faded from everyone's sight.

But despite this, Lin Ze's true talent cannot be denied. Later, many country gentry came to the house and wanted to invite Lin Ze to teach their children, but they were all rejected by Lin Ze who only wanted to continue the exam.

Slowly, rumors spread that "Lin Ze" had eyes above the top, was arrogant and high-spirited, kept his talents and learned, and so on.

In addition, after Lin Ze got drunk and broke into the boudoir of his teacher's daughter, which almost ruined the girl's innocence and corrupted virtues, Lin Ze's reputation in the town was completely stink, and no one wanted to ask him to be a husband again.

After all, in the Daji Dynasty, literati were divided into schools, and they paid great attention to mentoring. The master's talent, fame, morality and family background had a great influence on the future prospects of his students.

Take Master Wei from the Dongguo Private School in the town, who was the former teacher of the original body. In Lin Ze's opinion, the other party's knowledge is really not enough, and it is pure luck to be admitted to the scholar.

But just because Mr. Wei's former teacher was a well-known old scholar in Qingshan County, he was sought after by others. After the other party was admitted as a scholar, he also knew that he didn't continue. Many people go to study with teachers.

Later, with good luck, there was a student who passed the exam, and this made the other party's current reputation of high morality and high prestige.

Being a teacher in this era is definitely an easy job that not only makes money but also saves face. Lin Ze also thought about it at the beginning, but unfortunately, the stall of the original body is too bad. .

So at this moment, seeing Li Guangcai and his son studying with him as a teacher, he was in the same unbelievable mood as the villagers.

"You mean... want me to be your son's husband? Are you sure you want me?"

Lin Ze looked at the fat man in front of him, and asked with some uncertainty, emphasizing the last sentence.

The surrounding villagers also wanted to ask this question, including Lin Sangui. It can be seen how bad Lin Ze's reputation was in the past. He socializes.

"Yes, that's right, Mr. Lin, you are invited. Sheng'er, send your greetings to Mr. Hurry up."

Li Guangcai was very happy, and nodded readily, as if he knew Lin Ze had such a reaction, so he was not surprised.

Hua Luo also pushed out his son beside him to say hello.

But his son obviously didn't want to worship Lin Ze as his husband, so his expression was reluctant, like a spoiled young master, with a very bad attitude, he turned his head to the side and let out a 'hum'.

Seeing this, Lin Ze was sure.

He felt that he could probably figure out why the fat man in front of him even knew that he had a bad reputation, so he came to ask him to be his husband.

Not surprisingly, with the attitude of the kid in front of him, probably no one wants to teach in this era of respecting teachers, so I had no choice but to find him.

I have to say that Lin Ze is indeed telling the truth.

Li Guangcai had no choice but to invite him today. The Li family was not a big family, but a profitable owner of a silk and satin shop. After several generations of business, he accumulated family wealth and became the current small member.

But also because of this, several generations of the Li family have been merchants, and it was only when Li Guangcai came here that he spent a lot of money to buy a large amount of land in the countryside and change it to agricultural registration.

However, the household registration has been changed, but the details of the merchants cannot be wiped out in a short period of time. The slightly famous private schools in the towns and counties will not accept the children of the merchants' families.

Therefore, many businessmen of this kind don't expect their children to get a good reputation when they send their children to private schools, but only for literacy and reason;

Individuals who felt that their children were smart and expected to take the imperial examination would spend a lot of money to hire scholars to teach in the government, and some scholars from poor families would nod and agree in order to make a living.

But most of these talented scholars are also mediocre candidates in the imperial examination, because the students who are really hopeful for official careers cherish their feathers very much, for fear that they will get a bad reputation if they have too many contacts with merchants.

Discrimination against scholars, farmers, businessmen, and businessmen is an unchangeable fact of this era.

Li Guangcai didn't have any expectations for his son's career in imperial examinations. He only wanted his son to study well, read and understand.

But his son was too naughty, he didn't even want to accept the worst private school in the town, and the gentleman who paid a lot of money to come back would be pissed off in a few days.

Li Guangcai was really helpless, and only when he saw Lin Ze in the study last time did he have the idea of ​​inviting him.

It doesn't matter if Lin Ze's reputation is not good, anyway, he doesn't ask his son to take the imperial examination, the reputation of the husband is not very important, as long as it is not really corrupt.

On the contrary, Lin Ze's real knowledge is what he is looking for, so after inquiring that Lin Ze is not as rumored, Li Guangcai brought his son here.

"... Lin Xianggong, Sheng'er is my old man, I blame me for spoiling him, but he is still kind in nature, as long as Lin Xianggong is willing to accept him, this time I will make sure he is obedient, and Li is grateful Endless."

As he said that, Li Guangcai seemed to kneel down. It can be said that he polished his face and took great pains for his son.

Fortunately, Lin Ze had quick eyesight and hands to support him, and he didn't accept his kneeling ceremony. He glanced at the villagers who were watching the excitement, and said calmly.

"I don't dare to accept big gifts. Boss Li must have heard of his reputation. Your son is extremely intelligent. If I teach you, you may ruin your future. You'd better hire another wise man."

It has to be said that Li Guangcai has quite a bit of brains, he knelt down and begged in front of so many people to show his sincerity.

For a scholar with unstable concentration, I am afraid that he is already satisfied in his heart that he is valued and respected, and he is happy to nod his head.

But Lin Ze is not that stupid. With his reputation, Li Guangcai came to beg him, which shows how far his son Xiongzi has gone so that no one in Qingshan County is willing to teach him.

He is not short of money now, so why do he have to do this thankless job, he has to study for the imperial examination himself, and has no time to care for other people's children.

"Mr. Lin, Mr. Li doesn't want to be successful, but only asks him to learn calligraphy from a famous teacher. The master's knowledge is obvious to all. You should think about it..."

Li Guangcai also knew that Lin Ze would not agree easily, so he just knelt down and begged sincerely.

"Sir, please accept our young master. Our young master will definitely not be naughty again."

The two servants at the back came up with a cloth and a brocade box with very knowing eyes, and respectfully begged.

Let's not talk about what gifts are in the brocade box, just say that the cloth that the servant is holding is the best silk, one piece is worth several taels of silver, this is a very expensive preparation for the apprenticeship ceremony.

The people in the village hissed secretly and their eyes were greedy. No wonder they said that everything is inferior and only reading is high.

Those who are educated are better than mud legs. Even if they don't take the imperial examination, earning money is a matter of minutes.

Even Chen Shuju's eyes turned red, and she wished she could rush up to take the things and let Lin Jianwen become a teacher.

Of course, she just thought about it in her heart. As a decent ancient here, no matter how stupid she is, greedy for money and uneducated, she also knows that Lin Jianwen cannot be a husband for the son of a merchant. My son is very hopeful to have an official career!

Li Guangcai also knew that Lin Ze had dropped out of school for many years and had no hope of taking the imperial examination, so he dared to come with such a heavy ceremony.

Otherwise, he wouldn't dare to do it with other talents. The most taboo thing for scholars is to be called "love money".

But Lin Ze is different. Now Lin Ze has voluntarily lowered his status to run a small business to make a living, which shows how short of money he is.

"Mr. Lin, don't blame such vulgar etiquette. A businessman in Li's circle doesn't understand etiquette, so he can only express his heart in this way. If there is any offense, please forgive me. Please see that Li has worked hard as a father. Give the dog a chance, if the dog is naughty again, Li will definitely come to the door to apologize and take him away..."

Li Guangcai said it with eloquence and emotion, with great painstaking efforts.

Every word and deed very cleverly concealed the purpose of "hiring with a lot of money", only using the sadness of being a parent to sell misery, and highlighting Lin Ze's status as a scholar without any trace, he is really a slick businessman.

Unfortunately, Lin Ze is also a 'businessman' in essence, a person from the information-advanced modern world.

In terms of slickness and tact, as well as the treachery of businessmen, Lin Ze, who used to grasp projects with funds amounting to tens of millions, was more than a star and a half higher than Li Guangcai, the owner of a small silk and satin shop.

If you just want to learn simple literacy, even if you can't find a teacher, Li Guangcai can teach it yourself, why bother to find him?

So to give him his son, Li Guangcai must have other plans.

"I'm sorry, Boss Li. I'm self-aware, and I'm afraid I'll mislead my son. You can do what you want."

Lin Ze didn't take Li Guangcai's kneeling ceremony to heart, and still insisted on refusing, pulling Zhang Yu and letting go.

He has always been the only one who fools others, and no one else can count on him. No matter what Li Guangcai wants to get from him by giving him his son, in short, Liu Bei still pays attention to the thatched cottage to get Zhuge Liang's think tank.

Now that Li Guangcai's eyes are red, he wants him to help teach the bear child, it is absolutely impossible, he doesn't have the time to take care of other people's children.

Besides, no matter how down-and-out he is, he is still a talented man, and he should be a little more serious, which is in line with the identity characteristics of this era.

Lin Ze's refusal attitude was completely expected by everyone. Although the villagers felt it was a pity to watch Yinzi fly away like this, it would be strange and suspicious if Lin Ze easily agreed.

Therefore, Li Guangcai also expected to fail, regrets are regrets, but he did not give up. He has begged his son so many times to be a husband, so he will be ashamed at Lin Ze again.

On the contrary, his son couldn't stand seeing his father being rejected many times. The child couldn't bear his temper, and immediately yelled at Lin Ze's back.

"What's so great about a stinky scholar, I don't care for you to teach me! Talking so much nonsense is just hanging on to my father and adding more money. Why don't you bend your waist for five buckets of rice? It's bullshit! How dare you despise our businessmen, without me Dad, these businessmen pay taxes and give money to the government. What will the government use to support you sour scholars?

At such a young age, he can't say anything away from shit and shit, and his rude and stubborn attitude is vividly displayed.

This kind of child is not likable in modern times, let alone in ancient times when teachers were respected and etiquette and virtue were emphasized. It is not surprising that no one in Qingshan County is willing to be a husband to the Li family.

Seeing his son's attitude, Li Guangcai thought to himself that it was all bad. Which scholar would hear such words?Unless it's weird.

Unfortunately, Lin Ze is really a miracle of this era.

"Child, what did you say just now, say it again."

Lin Ze stopped suddenly, turned around and stared at the child with teeth and claws in front of him with great interest.