The predecessor who was scumbag by me was the emperor

The imperial court posted the imperial list, among the thousands of applicants who were able to enter high school, those who were able to be named on the gold list were naturally overjoyed, but most of them were failed.

When Shen Jia came back from the north of the city, he met too many lost students on the way. Some of them squatted in the corner howling and crying, some hugged and comforted each other, and some directly drank two pots of wine to relieve their worries.

"Bah, poor scholar! I saw that you had a bit of temperament and thought you could go to high school, so you gave me a month's rent and food on credit. Now that you have lost your name, you still want to renege on your debts. What face do you have?" Passing by a small shop Shen Jia's motorcade ran into a student who was thrown out.

The coachman flicked his whip and scolded, "Who is in the way? Get out of the way!"

Seeing the regulation of the convoy and the momentum of the guards, the waiter hurriedly knelt down and said, "Forgive me for offending the official, it is really the villain who owed the rent, and the shopkeeper let the villain throw it out."

Shen Jia opened the car door and asked someone to help the student who was lying on the ground up. The student was about 40 years old, with a look of shame and embarrassment, he didn't even dare to lift his head. Said: "It is indeed Xiaosheng's fault to owe the rent on credit, but you should return the luggage to Xiaosheng anyway?"

"No, no, the shopkeeper told me that your little things are worthless, and they are not enough to pay the room fee for a day. How can I let you take them back?"

"But those books are Xiaosheng's life!"

"Let's go, it's good that Xinshan, our shopkeeper, didn't go to Shuntian Mansion to sue you. If you keep pestering me, don't blame us for being rude!"

Shen Jia jumped out of the carriage and asked curiously, "Is this gentleman surnamed Wang?"

The middle-aged scholar turned his head back in surprise. When he saw Shen Jia's face, he was stunned for a while, then hurriedly adjusted his clothes and knelt down to salute: "So it's Mr. Shen. Sorry for the blindness of the students, the student is Wang Hongzhang from North Jiangsu." He also participated in the palace examination. Yes, above all the halls, this Mr. Shen is so dazzling that he remembered it at a glance.

"Mr. Wang, is this going to return home?" The reason why Shen Jia remembered this person was because he happened to be the first one out of the list, and I heard that he painted well, and he could persist in painting every three years. The imperial examinations all depend on selling paintings for a living, and in order not to drag others down, he is still unmarried, which makes Shen Jia quite admire.

Wang Hongzhang's scalp was numb from embarrassment, and his rough face could turn red. He lowered his head and replied, "Students are homeless. I thought that this time I would hope to go to high school this time. I have no time to make money after I have exhausted all my money. I will continue to think about it next time." Find a way to live on, and take the exam after three years."

Shen Jia's heart moved, and she asked him: "Does Mr. Wang make a living selling paintings?"

"Yes, it's just that the store has confiscated the students' painting utensils." As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Jia waved someone to settle the rent he owed, and brought out his luggage by the way.

"This……"

"Mr. Wang, do you want to find another job?"

"You mean..." Wang Hongzhang's eyes lit up. He thought that Shen Jia wanted to hire him as an aide. There are many such examples. Many students who failed to go to high school either went to the yamen to be a teacher or to serve as a servant to a high official.

The biggest advantage of being a doorman is freedom. After three years, as long as the master doesn't object, he can take the exam again, and with a high-ranking official like Mr. Shen covering him, at least he doesn't have to worry about being squeezed out of the list.

Shen Jia coughed and said with a smile, "Mr. Wang, let's talk in another place." He took Wang Hongzhang to a restaurant and ordered a table of food. Looking at the other party, he knew that life was difficult, and he should have a big meal after the exam. of.

"To tell you the truth, Mr. Wang, I am renovating the north of the city. I went to inspect it today and saw that many young children have no one to teach them. I want to find some patient masters to teach them. It will be the largest business district in Dajin. , they can survive on their own after they learn some skills.”

"Do you mean to let the students become masters?"

"Yes, can Mr. Wang despise their origins?"

"No, no, Mr. Shen, don't misunderstand. Students are just afraid of misleading their children. It is such a glorious thing to be able to teach and educate people. How can it be regarded as a status?"

"Mr. Wang has been studying for many years, so there is no lack of knowledge. I have also read your test papers. The biggest shortcoming is that the content is too rigid and vague, not pragmatic enough. I am not afraid of your anger. From your policy, I think you are not suitable. Being a parent official is more suitable for being a scholar and a teacher."

"Thank you Master Shen for your comment. The students are very grateful. Just tell the students what you need to do."

Seeing that he agreed readily, Shen Jia's affection for him doubled, "Then it's settled, after a few days the Japanese officials will get in touch." He asked his attendants to go to the inn opposite to open a room for Wang Hongzhang, and paid for the room and meals in advance , so that he will not live on the streets.

Wang Hongzhang thanked him again and again, wishing he could get a job right away and repay Shen Jia for his assistance.

"When the house in the north of the city is completed, I will reserve a set for you as a temporary residence. You will have enough food for three meals and enough clothes for the four seasons. The monthly payment is only one tael. I hope Mr. Wang will not think too little."

With food, housing, clothing and monthly money, Wang Hongzhang blushed again with excitement, "It's quite a lot. The students are very grateful for this kind treatment."

After leaving the restaurant, Shen Jia told He Yan: "You don't need to go to Shuntian Mansion to deliver the letter, you just send a few people out to inquire, and find some people like Wang Hongzhang to bring back. The level of knowledge is not the point, it must be willing and humble. .”

He Yan sighed and said, "It's just that you care so much about the people at the bottom that you even arrange for someone to teach them. Don't worry, there are many down-and-out scholars in Chang'an. I can even dig an army for you."

"Don't be poor, if you can't find a good person, don't even think about taking next month's monthly money."

"You can rest assured."

When Shen Jia returned to the Ministry of Industry, he bumped into another person when he entered the door, which made him almost think that there was something wrong with today's almanac and that he should not go out.

"Who doesn't have eyes..." An angry reprimand came, Shen Jia raised her brows, and looked at the other party amusedly, seeing the other party's expression change from anger to surprise and then to fear.

"Shen... It's Shen Shilang... Hehe, it's the grass people who don't have long eyes when they walk. Don't be surprised if you have a lot of adults!"

"It turned out to be the young master of the Chen family. This is the Ministry of Industry. You are not an official of the Ministry of Industry. Why did you appear here?" Shen Jia asked lightly.

"This... Caomin is here to deliver something to my uncle, so I'll visit you by the way, how about Caomin treating you to tea?"

"No need, I don't have time." Shen Jia walked past him, and Chen Jingui wanted to catch up, but Pan Chen pressed the hilt of his knife against his chest and warned him coldly: "Young Master Chen, please pay attention." Words and deeds, otherwise you cannot afford the consequences."

During this period of time, this person surnamed Chen circled Master Shen like a flower and a butterfly. Although he was dismissed quickly every time, it was so obvious that Pan Chen had to doubt his intentions.

"Is this strong man surnamed Pan? I heard that your two brothers are Lord Shen's confidantes. It's a pleasure to meet you." Chen Jingui took out a swollen purse and stuffed it to Pan Chen, "Take it with care. Drink with your brother."

How could Pan Chen care about such a thing, so he hit his wrist with the handle of the knife, and the purse rolled to the ground, and the gold beads inside rolled out. Not even the last decency."

Chen Jingui didn't dare to refuse, he ran away holding his breath, the followers had to wait for the group of evil spirits to leave and retrieve the golden beads before going after his master, at the same time he felt very sad, his young master has been so shameless recently.

After Shen Jia went in, she saw that Qiao Shangshu was there, and told him about the progress of the construction in the north of the city, but the other party was not interested in it, and instead asked about the secret road in the north of the city.

"I heard that there is a big treasure house under the secret path. Can you find out who left it?"

Shen Jia didn't tell the truth, she shook her head and said: "The emperor handed this matter over to Jin Yiwei for investigation, and the lower officials don't know about it."

Qiao Shangshu took a deep look at him, flicked the sawdust on his leg, and handed him a mechanism sparrow he was making in his hand: "What do Master Shen usually like to do?"

Shen Jia had noticed this little thing in his hand a long time ago. It was a small bird carved out of wood, only the size of a palm, with every feather distinct, and the eyeballs could move, so it was alive and well.

"I used to focus on studying, but now I focus on business. I seldom have free time. If I do, I should like to lie in the yard and bask in the sun and drink tea."

"You really don't have much free time at your age, unlike the old man of our age, whose ambition has long since been wiped out, and who only thinks about being able to spend a day at a time, and wait until his eyes are closed and buried in the soil, it's better than starting over at Naiheqiao. "

"That's not necessarily the case. You are just indifferent. At your age, you can hear and see well, so you can do whatever you want."

"Hahaha, young people are sweet-talking and talkative." Qiao Shangshu pointed to the bird in his hand and said, "Look carefully, and see if you can see the trick here."

Shen Jia knows that the Ministry of Industry has a special department that specializes in the research of military weapons. The people in the Ministry of Military Affairs respect them and come here from time to time to inquire about the progress. arms.

Shen Jia pulled the body parts of the little bird. Apart from the eyeballs that could turn, the little bird's mouth could also be opened, its wings could flap up and down, and there were sharp hooks on its claws. If it wasn't for its cute shape, Shen Jia really doubted this What the hell is the old man doing.

"Forgive me for being stupid, I really can't see what this little thing is used for, please enlighten me, my lord."

Qiao Shangshu took the machine sparrow, opened the thin layer of skin on the belly, revealing a small hole, then pulled out the hairpin and poked it in, only to see several fine needles ejected from the originally closed beak, piercing into the hole. In the opposite column.

Shen Jia was taken aback. Before she could be shocked, Qiao Shangshu didn't know which part had moved, and the sparrow flapped its wings and flew up. Although it flew clumsily, it still flew over Shen Jia's head. If you want to catch up, just listen to Qiao Shangshu say: "Stop, stand still."

Shen Jia turned around, and saw the sparrow hit the eaves, and then exploded with a "bang", blasting a big hole in the eaves, and scattered broken tiles on the ground.

"This……"

Qiao Shangshu stroked his beard and laughed: "Are you scared? It's just a small thing. I still have a few boxes. If you like it, you can take it, but this little thing is not very obedient. I'm afraid you will accidentally hurt yourself."

Shen Jia asked curiously: "Why did Master Qiao do this?"

"It was just a hobby when I was young. I entered the Ministry of Industry in order to express my ambitions. I finally entered this place and found that I can't do whatever I want. Only when I am old can I have time to realize my dreams. Stiff and dazzled, the things I made are no longer on the table.” Qiao Shangshu walked over and patted Shen Jia on the shoulder, “Young is good, young people can do what they like, don’t regret it when they are old .”

?Author’s gossip: (It’s another day for forgetting to update the text, I suspect that I have amnesia o(╥﹏╥)o)