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

Although Lin Ze is tactful, it depends on who the target is. He is also a strong person by nature, and being bullied is not something he can accept.

Besides, this person is always pinching soft persimmons, good people are bullied by others, if you don't let others know your strong temper, then you are only to blame for being bullied by others, and you have nothing to complain about.

Lin Ze is not a person who does not respect his teachers. After all, he has two old and pedantic parents in his family.

But Wei Hongyan, the master, doesn't think there's anything wrong with direct confrontation.

In the eyes of outsiders and the rumors that the other party is so highly respected, in fact Wei Hongyan is just a guy who has no skills and puts on airs.

The reason why the other party can get along so well is all due to luck. The promising students under him are basically talented and hardworking. Wei Hongyan's teaching level is very ordinary, and it is completely incomparable with those teachers who really contribute to the cause of education.

If you give a lot of Shu Xiu, you will pay more attention to it, and if you give a good gift, you will make a small fuss. Poor students are nothing.

The above are Wei Hongyan's teaching philosophy and principles.

No matter how noble his wife looks on the surface, he is actually a snobbish person, otherwise Wei Hongyan would not have thought of marrying his daughter to Master Juren as an equal wife in the name of "Qin and Jin".

So Lin Ze felt that he really didn't need to be polite to this old guy.

In short, he has done a good job of saving face, even if he heard the dark knife in his words, he still couldn't catch him. At most, he felt that he was too crazy and would not make friends with him in the future, but in fact he was already isolated. Then there is nothing to worry about.

Being accused by Lin Ze of "not understanding the rules" with a nonchalant smile, Wei Hongyan's blood pressure soared, he slapped the table heavily and roared,

"Bastard, bastard! Guo Yuanwai, you don't want people to kick out such a wicked person with a sharp mouth and no respect for his elders. Do you want us who cultivate talents not to set foot in your mansion again?"

To be able to say such nonsensical words, Wei Hongyan was obviously confused.

Although the Guo family is not a well-known family, it still has status and status in Nanyang Town. This is really a shame for the Guo family, and it is respected by everyone, but its own territory is not in the hands of others to dictate and order.

Even using the name of the private school to overwhelm others, Guo Yuanwai is usually praised by others, and the already unhappy mood in his heart is even worse.

Inviting this old guy today is because he gave face, Wei Hongyan looked like an old man, like a bird.

Mr. Guo's superficial smile is not real. Other merchants are afraid of offending Mrs. Wei, but his Guo family is not afraid.

"Calm down, Mr. Wei. Today is a good day for a banquet. It is unlucky to be in a bad mood. The past is over, so why should you keep it in your heart? I have also heard about Lin Xiucai. No matter what mistakes he made at the beginning, his current career There is no hope, the status of a scholar has ended up as a street peddler, it is already a great redemption, and now the niece Wei is also happily married, why bother to blame him..."

Speaking of this, Guo Yuanwai paused for a moment before making the expression of a middleman,

"Actually, to be fair, Mr. Wei, Lin Xiucai can't be blamed for what happened back then. It was all the fault of servants. The guests who came to the house couldn't even guard the backyard gate. It's really not enough to punish them for selling out! "

The housekeeper of Guo's mansion nodded in agreement, very much in agreement, if the servants of their mansion dared to let guests break into the backyard to disturb the lady, they would definitely be punished by beating and selling.

This was the first time someone spoke for Yuan Shen outside, Lin Ze looked at Guo Yuanwai with some surprise.

But thinking back to what Wei Hongyan said in a muddle just now, it became clear that an enemy's enemy is a friend, Guo Yuanwai was upset with Mrs. Wei, so he naturally spoke for him and took the opportunity to suppress him.

But when it fell on Wei Hongyan's body, his face turned purple, and he was slapped in the face one after another, no one could be happy.

"What Guo Yuanwai said is that the old man is narrow-minded and aggressive?!"

"Mr. Wei is worrying too much, the old man is just speaking to be fair."

Guo Yuanwai picked up the teacup, and the old god was there. The translation of the words was "You admitted it yourself, but the old man didn't say it~".

He had long been displeased with Wei Hongyan. Before sending his son to a private school for enlightenment, the old guy put on airs and thought his son was stupid, so he had to endure it for his son.

Now the old abbot of the temple has already counted. His son will be the number one scholar in the future. He only needs a good teacher. too stupid.

In line with the mentality of his parents that his son is the best in the world, Guo Yuanwai said that he would hold grudges against anyone who said his son was stupid.

Besides, not all of Nanyang Town were Wei Hongyan's students, if it was impossible, he would grit his teeth and go to other towns or counties to find a teacher for his son!

"..."

Wei Hongyan was so angry that he was completely speechless, Guo Yuanwai's attitude was more direct than Lin Ze's.

At this moment, a group of half-grown children climbed up on the wall of Guo Mansion's courtyard to watch the fun, and there were even a few adult beggars, looking at the courtyard curiously and excitedly.

Vaguely heard chattering discussions:

"Ah, so this is Mrs. Wei, I heard he is very respected, why is he so bad-tempered?"

'There are cup fragments on the ground, did you fight just now?These are all students who study, so how can students do it? '

"Hahaha, it seems that these scholars are no different from us, they get mad when they quarrel..."

Not surprisingly, what happened just now was watched by others.

Most of the literati are thin-skinned, and they are talked about by a group of children and beggars. Not only Master Wei, but other students in the courtyard are all blushing. If the news just now spreads, they will definitely become the laughing stock of the town.

Guo's Mansion is not an important place for yamen aristocrats, it is impossible for people to guard the courtyard wall all the time, the courtyard is lively and attractive, it is not uncommon for people to dare to climb the wall to see it, especially the children are all monkeys.

"Master, I will deal with it immediately..."

Seeing this, the steward hurriedly bowed his hands and asked for instructions to leave, making sure not to lose face to the master.

No matter how angry Wei Hongyan was made by a group of children and beggars, he didn't dare to get angry anymore. After all, his reputation as "Master Wei" had to be maintained, and it would be terrible if any bad rumors came out. Sitting down again, his face was ugly.

Lin Ze smiled and was in a completely different state from him. He turned around and saluted Guo Yuanwai, apologizing for the offense.

Compared with Mr. Wei who was confused and lost his temper, his behavior was hard to find fault with, and his bearing was self-indulgent, which made Yuanwai Guo think highly of him.

After the confrontation was over, Guo Yuanwai saw that Lin Ze had a kind expression on his face, and he didn't take his anger out on him for the quarrel just now.

"Guan Lin Lang was brought in by the steward of my mansion, it seems that your wife also came to join in the excitement of my son's teacher-finding banquet today?"

"Master Guo laughed at me. My husband is here to join in the fun. My family is poor. My husband must not see me running around for a living. That's why I came to your mansion to try. He wants me to take the seat of Mr. Guo's family and let my husband Lang is worried, Yuntang is really ashamed..."

When mentioning his wife, Lin Ze's expression was absolutely showing off, and he could forget all his troubles, all he had to say was, 'My husband took the initiative to find a job for me, please praise me! '.

Although he didn't say anything, everyone inexplicably understood what he wanted to express, and felt as if a pimple had formed on his arm.

Wei Hongyan really couldn't see him smiling at all, why should he be so angry, this kid is still happy!

Worrying about his bad status, he would get mad again, so he could only signal the students around him to come forward.

Immediately a young student came out and laughed,

"Lin Ze, haven't you already agreed to be the boss of the silk and satin village Mr. Li? Why did you come to Guo's mansion? You know that the Li family in Guo's mansion is very big, and merchants don't treat scholars with them. They accept merchants and students and come to Guo's mansion again." , what you said this time is your style of Lin Xiucai?"

The news of Li Guangcai's seeking a teacher has not yet spread from the village to the town. The student who spoke knew about it because the other party had a good relationship with Lin Jianwen.

The other students were shocked when they heard this, and they looked at Lin Ze with contempt, and they were even more determined to draw a line with him.

Going to be a gentleman's seat for a merchant's family is simply a sign of depravity, and he loses his status as a scholarly sage...

However, those who were not so pedantic and stubborn felt sympathetic in their hearts. Lin Ze was originally the most talented among their students, and it is really a pity that he has ended up like this now.

Facing the sight of the surroundings, Lin Ze smiled and passed,

"This dear brother's words are different. There is no distinction between teaching and learning. Reading and literacy can nurture and sublimate people's inner soul. The former sage spreads knowledge everywhere. Isn't it just to hope that people in the world can become wise and wise? How about six or nine depriving others of their desire to study?"

"Why do we study for fame? Isn't it because we hope to be used by the court and benefit the common people? At the beginning, Mr. Wei gave up the imperial examination to open a private school because he wanted to shine for the cause of education. Now I only have knowledge left, so I should imitate Mr. ... Mr. Wei, do you think so?"

Putting on a tall hat, Wei Hongyan really wanted to throw the teacup on his hand again.

Can this be wrong?Can you say no!If it is said that the poor children of businessmen are not qualified to study, and the purpose of studying is only to take the imperial examination to become an official, isn't it a blatant slap in the face, since he opened a private school in the first place, but he was given the reputation of 'promoting education'.

"You, say, get, yes."

Wei Hongyan was dumb and ate coptis, and really wanted to kill Lin Ze.

Lin Ze raised the corners of his mouth and smiled joyously, saying that he is not afraid of fooling his master,

"Mr. Wei is indeed a wise master, and Yuntang feels very lucky. But today Yuntang knows his own ability, and Mr. Guo is the number one scholar approved by the abbot of the temple. The choice of Mr. is a matter of fate. Husband came to join in the fun and learn experience, when the opportunity is right, I can imitate Mr. Wei and open a private school to benefit the common people, and secondly, enough to support the family, Mr. Guo is no wonder..."

"Not to blame, not to blame, Lin Lang has a good opinion."

Guo Yuanwai was in a happy mood and had a lot of affection for Lin Ze.

I didn't take his words about opening a private school to heart, but I really liked his calmness.

And for some reason, he inexplicably sensed a 'similar' aura from Lin Ze. Although the Guo family has a scholarly coat to cover their faces, they are still merchants at heart. Is this the legendary matchmaking?

Guo Yuanwai was happy, he waved his hand and said,

"Everyone has also drank tea for a long time. Today's Temple Street Fair is a day for beauties to gather together. I'm afraid that the officials, ladies and husbands in the side yard don't want to talk about literature and elegance. Why don't I send someone to see if it's over there? , or the ladies and husbands allow me to wait and see their learning style?"

With Mr. Wei and Lin Ze's grievances and tempers, if they stay longer, they don't know how they will quarrel. Compared with watching people quarrel, it is more pleasing to watch their own wife and husband in the early stage.

"Master Guo has a good suggestion."

The scholars in the courtyard immediately bowed their hands and nodded, expressing their great agreement.