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

"Tell me, what can you do for me?"

After entering the room and being polite, pouring water for the guests, Lin Ze asked straight to the point.

He has been really busy recently, reading books, making bread, teaching He Xiangfeng how to make sugar from beets, and discussing the details of the banquet with Zhang Yu. He really has no time to waste time talking nonsense.

Fortunately, both Li Guangcai and Guo Yuanwai knew his temper and character, and he had a reputation as a scholar, which made ordinary people respect him, otherwise he might be offended by his attitude.

The purpose of the two of them coming to Lin Ze is very simple, and there is no other reason except for their son of "Nanyang Town Double Waste".

Knowing that Lin Ze wanted to open a private school, Li Guangcai and the two old foxes were thinking about currying favor with him here. After the news came back that Qingshan County had successfully overturned the case, the two even slapped their thighs without any hesitation. So I came to visit Heba Village.

"Mr. Lin, let's congratulate you on your vindication. With Mr. Mr. Lang's talent, you will definitely be famous in the future. We two old bastards will come to flatter you first. Mr. Mr. Mr. Don't despise me for being vulgar..."

The words of Li Guangcai and Li Guangcai are quite pleasant, and the flattery is flattering on the bright side, which makes people not hate it, but just feels straightforward.

Zhang Yu pursed his lips and smiled, Lin Ze didn't feel embarrassed at all, and accepted the compliment generously,

"I don't dare to be famous, but I can be sure of being famous. I am easy to be proud. Li Yuanwai and Guo Yuanwai, please stop praising me. We have been friends for several times. Just say what you have to say." Don't waste time. !

Li Guangcai had experienced Lin Ze's style of behavior last time.

Guo Yuanwai was a little taken aback. Although Lin Ze was uninhibited at his family's banquet last time, he still pretended to be gentle and polite in public. He was amazed by Lin Ze's narcissism for a while, and it took him a long time to continue laughing.

"Langguan Lin is indeed not an ordinary person. In fact, I came here to discuss private schools with Langguan. Last time I heard Langguan talk about opening a private school in the mansion. I discussed with Lao Li to come up with a plan for such matters as educating talents and teaching. Strength, I don't know if Lang Guan can agree..."

"tell me the story."

"The two most important issues in building a private school are nothing more than two issues. One is the master's knowledge, and the other is the elegant and quiet courtyard. The former is no problem for Lang Guan who is full of economics, but the latter may be difficult for Lang Guan in a short time, so I told the old man. Li has discussed it, and I can contribute to the private school yard."

"Old Li has a house by the Liu River. The place is quiet and elegant, and the size of the house is very suitable. I will pay money to repair it. After the renovation is completed, the private school will be owned by Lang Guan. Lao Li and I just ask Lang Guan to accept us. A successful son will be a disciple, if not, a student will be a..."

This is equivalent to donating a teaching building to the school in exchange for enrollment places.

Disciple and student status and treatment are very different, but if Mr. Private School values ​​it, and being a student is ahead of others, the two old guys have a good calculation.

Lin Ze was very interested. This was a pillow for sleepiness. He was wondering how long he would have to save money to start the private school.

But cannibals are soft-spoken and use tricks. Things are good, but they are not easy to accept. If they are not handled well, they will become someone else's excuse.

"This proposal is not bad, but it is not easy for the two masters to make money, but Lin Ze dare not take such a big gift for nothing..."

"It's okay, it's not for nothing, it's us doing good deeds and contributing to the great cause of cultivating talents in the Great Ji Dynasty. Official Lin Lang wants to fulfill our wishes."

The two old guys pretended to be quite alike, and the kung fu of giving gifts and bribes has been perfected after practice.

Lin Ze was almost flattered by the praise, and didn't want to be bureaucratic, so he said directly,

"Even if you do good deeds, you can't treat the two masters as gods of wealth. I have my own plans for this private school. There is no reason to ask for it in vain. I can accept the favors of the two masters, but I won't accept the gift. I will leave the house you mentioned. Buy it with silver."

"This……"

Li Guangcai and Li Guangcai paused, Lin Ze obviously didn't want to accept the money, and the issue of their son was open to discussion.

Lin Ze knew what they were thinking, and continued,

"Of course, I don't have that much money right now, so I owe the two of you first. I can consider the matter of the two of you enrolling the young master."

"Officer Lin Lang, is the matter of my son's assessment still counting?"

Enrollment and apprenticeship are different in nature, Li Guangcai hurriedly said.

Guo Yuanwai was in a hurry. His ultimate goal was to make his son worship Lin Ze as a teacher. Being a student was only the second choice. Li Guangcai took the opportunity to get the opportunity to be assessed by a teacher. Now that Lin Ze said so, wouldn’t his son have no chance? ?

Guo Yuanwai did not lag behind, and hurriedly said, "Officer Lin Lang, my son is also very smart, it is definitely fate that you accepted him as a disciple!"

"You two masters, don't worry, listen to me first..."

Lin Ze couldn't help smiling,

"The master loves his son and Lin Ze understands, but you must know that the status of master and apprentice has a great impact, and both parties should not take it lightly. Thanks to the two people who value it, but Lin Ze feels that this matter must be cautious."

"I have seen Mr. Li before, and his personality is very satisfactory. If Mr. Li can pass the question I asked earlier, the promised disciple will naturally count. Don't worry, Mr. Li. As for Mr. Guo, please redeem Lin Ze who dare not Take on the big responsibility..."

"Officer Lin Lang, why? My son is no worse than this old guy. The temple host said my son is the champion!"

Guo Yuanwai was so anxious to die when he was rejected.

"That's why Lin said he didn't dare."

Lin Ze smiled and said, "Guo Yuanwai has heard of being tired by fame? Do you know the story of hurting Zhongyong?"

Premature consumption of an uncertain future is the most taboo thing in life.

The reason why he doesn't want to accept Young Master Guo is for nothing else, it's just because of the rumor of being the No. [-] scholar. If he really taught him to become the No. [-] scholar, then he will naturally gain both fame and fortune, but what if he fails?The end would be ruined and blamed by the Guo family.

Even he himself is not sure about taking the No. [-] Scholar exam. It is too difficult for him to teach a No. [-] student, and there are too many uncertainties in the future. No. [-] Scholar does not mean that one can be admitted with knowledge, and things in the officialdom are complicated. .

After the matter of ordering was publicized by the Guo family, let alone him, even other truly capable people had to carefully consider the consequences if they wanted to accept Mr. Guo.

"..."

After listening to Lin Ze's words, Guo Yuanwai's face was completely rotten.

I really regret it at the beginning, I blame him and my wife because my son has been ridiculed for many years, and I was too happy for a while, forgetting the importance, and only caring about elated.

Lin Ze is right, it's not that Lin Ze doesn't want to accept it, but rather he dare not accept it. If the order is not approved or if his son doesn't work hard the day after tomorrow, Lin Ze will be responsible for it.

Guo Yuanwai sighed, "It seems that my son can only be a student of Langguan, and has no chance to be a disciple..."

"What about masters and apprentices? What about teachers and students? In the final analysis, isn't it all about teaching careers and solving puzzles, and educating people? Master Guo, I directly agreed to let you go to school. You should laugh when you say it."

Lin Ze has a profound style, speaks without shame, and looks awesome.

Guo Yuanwai didn't feel angry. No matter how proud he is, literati always like to be self-effacing. It's the first time to see Lin Ze, a queen who sells melons and boasts about herself. It's very novel and interesting.

"How do you say that, Mr. Lin Lang? The old man will be angry with you if you don't like it."

He said so, but how could he be angry? In a short period of time, Guo Yuanwai only joked with Lin Ze when he got along a little more with acquaintances.

Li Guangcai pricked up his ears, also very curious.

"You might as well tell the two masters that Lin Ze plans to take the provincial examination three years later, so at present, running a private school is not my life's livelihood. My goal is only two words, to make money."

Guo Yuanwai/Li Guangcai: As a scholar, is it really okay for you to say that?

Lin Ze felt very good, and he didn't feel ashamed at all. He has no good qualities, but his psychological quality is very good.

"When the private school opens, I will only accept 12 students for the time being, regardless of age and family status, but they must pass the entrance examination. Successfully enrolled students only need to study according to the requirements and pass the assessment I give each time. If you fail the exam, I will refund the tuition in full."

"I know this seems unlikely to everyone. After all, the best Yucai private school in Nanyang Town only has one or two children who try it every time. But if my reputation is restored, I think there are still a large number of people who have made such a promise. People are willing to come and try.”

"So, Guo Yuanwai, I'll give you a place directly, do you think it's a good deal?"

Of course it's a bargain!

He thought that his son's apprenticeship was because the relationship between disciples was more important than students, and Lin Ze would definitely teach with more heart, so that his son could be admitted to fame.

Since as Lin Ze's student, Lin Ze can promise to be admitted as a child student, so what does it matter to be called a master and a teacher?

Lin Ze was originally a well-known talent in Nanyang Town, but he has been dragged down by his reputation. Now that his reputation has been restored, he has really opened a private school and made such a generous promise. It is not difficult to recruit students. Everyone must force him to come.

"Guard Lin, it is my son's good fortune to be a student of Guan Guan. Although Guan Guan does not accept my son as a student now, the old man will let him regard you as a master. If my son can be favored by Guan Guan in the future, I also ask Lang Guan to think about it again."

Guo Yuanwai stood up and cupped his hands, bowing deeply.

He knew why Li Guangcai was willing to put down his face and ask for a teacher when Lin Ze's reputation was ruined. Let's talk about it in detail today. Lin Ze not only has extraordinary means in business, but also has a good heart.

If Lin Ze can win the weightlifting three years later, his future is limitless, when will he wait if he doesn't hug his thigh at this time? !

Li Guangcai was not far behind either, showing his old face shyly, flattering wildly,

"Officer Lin Lang is talented and knowledgeable, and he is not surprised by honor or disgrace, which is admirable. There is still one thing I want to ask, please give me advice..."

"Is it the test question that I gave your son?"

Lin Ze was overjoyed by the praise, and it was no wonder that the loyal words were harsh, but it was really comfortable to hear such flattering words.

It had been more than half a month since I saw Li Guangcai last time, and the Li family hadn't seen any action yet, so I didn't need to think about it, but I knew that I was stumped by the questions he asked.

Li Guangcai's old face was flushed with a sad expression,

"Officer Lin Lang, last time it was the old man who pretended to be smart and made you unhappy, but that kid in my family is really incapable of teaching other than you. In order to understand the questions you gave these days, the whole family has been dispatched. Method, see if the test questions can..." Please let me put some water!

For the sake of his son's age, he bowed his knees to his elder brother and juniors, and even called him the honorific "you" with his old face. It was not easy for this old guy.

Lin Ze finally felt comfortable with Xiaosi who visited Li Guangcai last time, and finally let go, letting go,

"Okay, seeing that your son is very popular with me, I will give you a hint: two words, a gimmick. With years of experience in business, Mr. Li must know how to do it."

Li Guangcai: "..."

Officer Lin Lang, you really think highly of me!