The Big Landlord

Chen Jiangui smiled wryly, "It's a long story, Mr. Zheng, I'll talk to you in detail later. Didn't you bring me here to see the Eighteenth Scholars?"

Master Zheng thought of his [-]th bachelor who had been shattered, and couldn't help sighing, "Come on."

The two stepped into the yard. When the three of Tang Shi saw them, they immediately became cautious. Tang Feng and Tang Song looked at them at a loss. Tang Shi took a step forward and bowed slightly, "Zheng Hello, master, and magistrate." The reason why he put Mr. Zheng in front was because he saw that the magistrate was half a step behind Mr. Zheng, and he had a respectful expression on his face.

Tang Shi was only 13 years old. He was white and fat, but he was not as fat as other fat people. His skin was very delicate, and he looked fresh and clean. Coupled with his cute smile, Chen Jiangui's impression of him was even better.It would be great if that mischievous boy in his family could be half as well-behaved as Tang shi.

Mr. Zheng saw the camellias that had been planted in flower pots in the courtyard at a glance. They still looked so dilapidated, but upon closer inspection, they did have some energy, which was strange.

"I said boy, is it true that you can take care of the old man's [-] bachelors?" Mr. Zheng still had doubts in his eyes.

Chen Jiangui also saw it at this time, and couldn't help laughing in his heart. Old Zheng said he would take him to see the top eighteen bachelors, and now it seems that he is really "the top".

Tang Shi replied seriously: "Master Zheng, I will definitely be able to raise it well."

The young man's face was full of determination, and Mr. Zheng could only choose to believe him at the moment.

"Old Zheng, I don't know what fate Tang Shi has with these eighteen bachelors?" He couldn't figure it out, Tang Shi was just a country boy, how could he suddenly become a flower grower?

Mr. Zheng "hummed" unhappily, expressing that he didn't want to talk.

Tang shi smiled at this moment, and explained the reason to Chen Jiangui, without any embellishment.

After all, Chen Jiangui had experience in handling cases, so he caught the strangeness immediately, but since the matter had come to this point, Tang Shi was also willing to support eighteen scholars, so it was inconvenient for him to say anything more.

"If Tang Shi can raise this flower well, it will be a happy event for Mr. Zheng."

In fact, Mr. Zheng is not stupid, and what happened may not be what Xiao Huzi said. However, since Tang Shi took the initiative to mention that he wanted to feed the flowers, how could he not go along with the situation, even though this action has the suspicion of bullying children .

"If you can really take care of the eighteen bachelors, the old man will naturally not treat you badly."

Tang Shi smiled innocently, "Thank you, Mr. Zheng, but I still have a heartless request. I hope Mr. Zheng can agree."

Mr. Zheng looked at him, his vicissitudes of eyes flashed brightly, "Tell me about it." If this unfeeling love crosses the line, he will have to think it over.

Tang Shi scratched his head shyly, "Master Zheng, I'm going to stay here for seven days, and I'm afraid my family will worry, so, can you send someone to my house to say something? I can grow flowers here with peace of mind."

Chen Jiangui nodded slightly from the side.

Mr. Zheng was obviously stunned for a moment. He didn't expect this young man to think of this. It seems that his heart is relatively pure and kind, and it is because he, an old man, thinks too much.

Master Zheng would of course agree to this extremely simple matter, but he still asked again: "Do you have any other requirements?"

Tang shi shook his head immediately.

Master Zheng and Chen Jiangui looked at each other and laughed tacitly.

Master Zheng and Chen Jiangui sat down on the stools in the courtyard, and called San Xiao over, "Sit down."

Zheng Chongqian set his gaze on the faces of the three of them and looked them over carefully.

Tang Shi was born obese, and he couldn't tell from his face whether he was good or bad.Compared with Tang Shi, Tang Feng was a thin bamboo pole, with a thin face and withered hair, but his face was extremely upright, and his temperament seemed more stable, less lively than a child of this age.Tang Song is the youngest, and he is also very thin, with a very pleasing appearance, and a pair of lively eyes.The clothes on the three of them were all patched here and there.

"Did you guys go to school?" Chen Jian had a good conversation when he visited Tang, so he thought he had studied for a few years.

Tang Feng lowered his eyes desolately, Tang Song only stared at Chen Jiangui with big eyes, Tang Shi smiled shyly, "Master Zhixian, his family is poor and unable to support us to study, so..."

Didn't even read the book?Chen Jiangui frowned slightly, and was about to ask him, when Tang Shi continued, "However, I'm ashamed to say, I often go to eavesdrop outside the school." When he said this, his entire face turned red, " I don’t have the money to entrust the training, but still go to steal the teacher, I really feel sorry for the masters of the school, but..." He seemed ashamed to say no more.

Tang Feng glanced at his uncle secretly, not knowing what expression to show.Eavesdropping outside the classroom?It seems that he and Xiao Song did this before, right?When did my uncle go to school?

Tang Song also blinked, blushing for the lying uncle.

It's really not easy to hear this kind of demeanor through eavesdropping.Although it is not appropriate to steal a teacher, Chen Jiangui can also understand this strong desire to seek knowledge. Poor families really cannot afford the money for Shuxiu and paper and ink, so he still felt a little sad when he heard Tang Shi say such words of.

How many poor people are there in the world?And those who want to read but can't afford to read are even more.

"Then what have you heard?" Chen Jiangui felt that Tang Shi had an inexplicable aura about him, which was different from ordinary country kids. After all, it was unusual for him to be so calm in court.

Tang Shi was embarrassed, and suddenly twisted the corners of his clothes nervously with both hands, "I, I didn't learn anything, I just listened to it intermittently, and I haven't heard all of "San Zi Jing" and "Hundred Family Names"..." He blushed and bowed his head in shame.

Tang Feng was very surprised. Could it be that my uncle really went to eavesdrop?

Chen Jiangui showed surprise, "Then you might recite a little?"

Tang Shi pretended to think about it, and then began to memorize the "San Zi Jing" stumblingly.Tang Shi had memorized these most basic things since he was a child. He was originally talented and had a superb memory. Coupled with the post-apocalyptic cultivation of supernatural powers, his mental power became stronger, and these things were even more deeply rooted in his mind.It was intentional for him to act unfamiliar. After all, it is necessary for him to hide his clumsiness now.

But even if he was already hiding his clumsiness, Chen Jiangui and Zheng Chongqian were extremely surprised. You must know that there were no books in Tang Dynasty, and he was able to recite it just by eavesdropping. Although he made a few mistakes, it was still extremely powerful. .

"Did you recite it after listening to it once?" Chen Jiangui couldn't help asking.

Tang Shi nodded, what should be expressed still needs to be expressed, "Yes, I remembered it after eavesdropping outside, and when I got home, I lay on the kang and recited it silently a few times, that's fine, but some If you haven’t heard it, you don’t know.”

Tang Feng and Tang Song: Uncle sleeps so deeply at night, could it be that he is reading in his dream?

Chen Jiangui suddenly had some thoughts, and he said to Zheng Chongqian: "Old Zheng, why don't you take this book and come here to test Tang Shi?"

When Zheng Chongqian saw a good seedling, he naturally didn't want to miss it, so he ordered his servants to fetch the book.

Chen Jiangui asked Tang Shi: "Do you know the characters?"

Of course Tang Shi shook his head, "I don't know." Given his current situation, it would be an exaggeration to say he could read.

Chen Jiangui personally read a long passage to him that was difficult to pronounce, and then motioned Tang Shi to repeat it.

Tang Shi's memorization was relatively smooth at the beginning, but as he got to the end, he became less fluent and made more mistakes, but in the eyes of Chen Jiangui and Zheng Chongqian, it was already amazing enough.

Tang Feng and Tang Song also looked at Tang Shi with blank faces. Isn't my uncle too powerful?They didn't remember it at all just now!

Chen Jiangui suddenly asked, "Tang Shi, do you want to study?"