strong> Chapter 52

In winter, the weather gets colder and colder. On this day, the sky was gray, there was no trace of the sun, and the howling north wind was like a knife on the cheeks. In this kind of weather, which is called "white dot" by the villagers, most families are stuck at home and do not go out, and even energetic children are not happy to go out in such weather.

There was no class in the morning, and Yuan Anping and a few people gathered in the hall.

There was a brazier in the house, and an iron kettle hung on the tripod, which warmed the house and boiled hot water, killing two birds with one stone.

Zhongsun Lianjue closed his eyes and listened to Yuan Anping's endorsement, and after waiting for the other party to finish reciting, he picked up the ring ruler on the table next to him: "Stretch out your hand." Seeing that he was going to beat someone, Huo Xiaohan, who was making clothes on the side, and Zhong Sunrui, who was practicing calligraphy, deliberately avoided watching it, and they had to come to such a show every day, both of them felt that it was really hard to be a student, and it was terrible to be a gentleman.

As for the suffering Yuan Anping, he knew that he had made a mistake, so he could only honestly stretch out his left hand.

Zhongsun Lianjue hit it unceremoniously.

Yuan Anping grinned his left hand with painful teeth, and was indignant: "I just made a mistake, and your hand is too dark." ”

Zhongsun Lianjue shook his head and disagreed: "The so-called difference between one word and a thousand miles of error, you say that you should not be punished." What's more, it's still what you said, it's the right of a gentleman to smoke a student's handboard, so how can I not use it. ”

Yuan Anping rubbed his hands: "...... That being said, but you're too ruthless, I'm not as black as you. Besides, such a long article, you asked me to memorize it in a day, I was just one word short, don't say praise, at least don't have to be heavy-handed. ”

Zhongsun Lianjue shook his head: "You, the biggest disadvantage is that you are too easy to satisfy. You must know that this learning is like sailing against the current, and if you don't advance, you will retreat. If I don't supervise and be strict, how can you make rapid progress. ”

Yuan Anping disagreed: "I don't want to take the top prize, as for such a hard work? Not to mention that there are still two years to go, and I can always finish memorizing those books." ”

Teaching such a student who is not self-motivated, Zhongsun Lianjue sometimes has a feeling of helplessness, thinking that he can not say that he is only a high fighter, but also full of economy, which Mr. does not want his disciple to be famous in the world, but the one he teaches just wants to take the test to show his talent is extremely satisfied.

Zhongsun Lianjue had a feeling of hating iron and not steel: "Boy, do you think Xiu is so easy to take the test? After memorizing a few books, you don't need to learn to write poems and articles?"

Yuan Anping leaned back in the chair and looked lazy: "Of course I know that I have to learn, but there is plenty of time, isn't it? Even if I don't pass in two years, it's a big deal to continue to take the exam, I think I can pass sooner or later." ”

Zhongsun Lianjue picked up the cup and took a sip of tea, he needed to soothe his mood, it was a waste of effort to be angry with such a student who pursued Zhongxiucai, if he didn't feel that Yuan Anping had some talent for reading, he wouldn't have bothered to speak. Although he didn't think it was a good thing to be an official in the court, especially at the moment, the pursuit of the scholar doctor not to say that he would rule the world with the Son of Heaven, not to mention that he had written books and talked about them for eternity, at least he had to take a test, at least not to fall into his reputation. If those people know that he taught such a student, and he failed to pass the exam for many years, he must not be laughed at to death. He is looking away, but he is not seeing through the red dust. Although he is down-and-out now, he is not without his backbone. Can't think about it anymore, chest tightness.

After drinking tea, Zhongsun Lianjue spoke: "Anping, you have to know, if the matter of you teaching the village children to read and write is spread, how will those examiners think of you?"

Yuan Anping frowned, he didn't think about this question, so he didn't let Li Zi call him Mr. But in fact, he also understands that what he does will always get the word out. He doesn't know if it can reach the ears of those officials, but he only needs to pass three games to take the show, and he ranks three times. If anyone notices him and tells the examiner about the matter, it is not his strength that he will win or fail to rely on, but the examiner's opinion. In this regard, he has no good solution, after all, his age is destined not to become a folk Confucian, according to the opinion of those who read, what qualifications do not people who are well-informed and knowledgeable. And he doesn't have the strength to build momentum for himself, and he praises himself as a knowledgeable and well-known person. There wasn't enough ink in his stomach, and he didn't dare to fill it.

Zhongsun Lian Jue could see that Yuan Anping was also aware of this problem, so he said: "Today's plan, unless you know people and let the examiner think that you are a talent in the world, you will have a chance to win." Therefore, diligent study is the best policy. ”

"Okay. Yuan Anping looked at Zhongsun Lianjue, and his mind turned: "I may be able to pretend that I am a student of a famous teacher, the so-called famous teacher produces a high apprentice, since he is a high apprentice, teaching others to read and write, it is not too much behavior, right?"

Zhongsun Lianjue was dissatisfied: "What do you mean by pretending?"

Yuan Anping smiled and asked, "In this way, your reputation is quite big." ”

Zhongsun Lianjue coughed: "It's just a little talented, but it's not a good idea for you to use my name." ”

Hearing him say this, Yuan Anping was a little puzzled. It's just that he was dismissed, and it is said that Yushi worked against the emperor, was beaten on the board, and was praised for his iron bones. was dismissed with the character of Zhongsun Lianjue, which must have angered the emperor, and he didn't lose his head, which shows that either he was not ruthless enough, or he couldn't kill him because he was afraid of his identity. And what has puzzled Yuan Anping all the time is that he was just dismissed, why did this guy mess up so badly.

The so-called family has one surname and one family, and in ancient times, the relationship between families was very tight. can cultivate a "small and talented" Zhongsun Lianjue, his family is naturally not too ordinary, at least it must be a family of cultivation and study. The dismissal of officials can also return to their hometowns, how can the grandson Lian Jue's grandfather and grandson get mixed up to the point of living on the streets? However, although he is curious, Yuan Anping does not have the habit of revealing people's scars, and he mutters in his heart that it is okay to forget it, and it is better to make people sad.

Yuan Anping thought for a while and said, "Also, I can pretend to be a student of a great Confucian. He claimed that he had not gained fame, and he did not dare to reveal his husband's name to others, lest he insult the reputation of his old man. ”

“…… You kid, you have a lot of ideas. Zhongsun Lianjue couldn't help but remind him, "Pretending, you also have to have a foundation, otherwise, even if you pretend, you won't pretend." As he spoke, he threw the book to him, "I'll memorize the next one, and I'll memorize it in the evening." ”

Yuan Anping took the book with a painful expression: "Alas, I can't live this day." Xiaohan, make a delicious meal at noon, and the food can comfort my wounded heart. ”

Huo Xiaohan put down the needle: "Okay, what do you want to eat?"

Yuan Anping thought for a while: "Steamed rice, and then stir-fried a meat dish." ”

When Zhong Sunrui heard that meat was eaten at noon, he was happy, but he felt extravagant: "Brother Anping, we eat meat every day, it costs a lot of money, right?"

Yuan Anping said proudly: "It doesn't cost much, don't worry, we can afford to eat." As the saying goes, you can live without bamboo, but you can't eat without meat. "He's a carnivore now, and he feels like he's losing money every day if he doesn't eat meat.

Zhongsun Lianjue hurriedly corrected his remarks: "Don't talk nonsense. What can live without bamboo, but not without meat? A gentleman loves bamboo and loves it with moderation, so he can eat without meat and cannot live without bamboo. ”

Zhong Sun Rui naturally thinks that his grandfather is right, but he feels that he is not a gentleman, so he can love meat more. This kind of thinking Zhongsun Lianjue naturally doesn't know, otherwise he will definitely do some ideological work with his grandson.

As for Huo Xiaohan, for the debate and discussion between the two about learning, he never thought too much, and consciously did housework every day and made the food more delicious, as for which bamboo or meat is more important to the reader, for him, there is no real meaning.

Pull the thread and cut it with scissors: "Brother Anping, the coat is ready, you try to see if it fits." ”

"So fast?!" Yuan Anping immediately put down the book in his hand and went over to pick up his clothes. This coat is modeled after a modern cotton coat, with a buckle and a hat style. He tried it on, it was a little big, but that's what he wanted.

"It's just right, you all make one, and you won't be afraid of freezing when you go out in weather like this. ”

Yuan Anping's generosity has long been understood, and he no longer shirks. Zhongsun Lian Jue, as Yuan Anping's master, accepted gifts from students and took them with peace of mind. As for Huo Xiaohan, in Yuan Anping's words, it was a manual fee, and there was no reason to let people work in vain and not be given any labor fees. Although he didn't understand what labor fees were, Huo Xiaohan naturally accepted his affection.

The so-called debt is not pressing, Huo Xiaohan figured it out, no matter how much gratitude he said, it was useless, it was better to put more effort into it, so that the other party could dress comfortably and eat comfortably.

After lunch, Yuan Anping drank tea and looked at the sky outside: "It's too cold today, and I don't know if it will snow tomorrow?"

Zhongsun Lian Jue also looked at the sky outside: "It can't go down, I'm afraid tomorrow will be the same weather." ”

Zhong Sunrui warmed his hands with hot tea: "It's the coldest day like this, and I can't go out to play." ”

"Xiao Han, you can cook a pot of hot soup for those children in the afternoon, and drink some to warm up during recess. "Studying in winter is the hardest, and freezing hands and feet is inevitable, and it will be better to drink some hot soup.

"Good. Huo Xiaohan put the washed dishes and chopsticks away, looked at the ingredients, and asked, "Is it salty or porridge?"

Thinking about the lack of oil and salt in the meals of these children, perhaps the meal they ate at his house was the best of the day, so he said, "Salty." Don't bother too much, make a pot of gnocchi soup and add some cabbage and radish. ”

"Okay. Huo Xiaohan thought that there was just some hot water now, so he was going to wash the dishes first.

Thinking that every time Yuan Anping added food to the children, he often made rice and fine noodles, Zhongsun Lianjue opened his mouth to remind: "I know that you have a good heart and pity the children, but this kind of thing can't be done often." The so-called not suffering from widowhood but suffering from inequality, living in the village, there are some things that need to be considered more. ”

"Well, got it. Yuan Anping also knows this truth, but as a modern person, white flour rice is really not a precious thing to him, not to mention that he is still a real rich man, but he doesn't show his wealth too much. Therefore, he will feel a little unhappy in his heart when he deliberately gives those children multigrains for the sake of concern. Although, as a modern person, multigrains are actually very healthy. However, even if you don't want to go, there are still some things to worry about.

"Xiaohan, add some sorghum noodles. He didn't want the kids to take it for granted that they were fed. 166 Reading Network