Chapter 108: Master Liu
The third more
Zeng Fan still went to the provincial capital and followed Li Bin's convoy. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info not to mention saving travel expenses, you can also take him to Li Xiucai's best friend, Liu Fuzi's house.
Liu Fuzi taught at Yuelu Academy, and he was originally not an ordinary scholar, and it was also a coincidence that he and Li Xiucai became close friends. For so many years, it is the general Hongyan to pass on the book, and what is sent is some local sausages, bacon, and his favorite hot sauce made by Li Niangzi. Because it is a gentleman's friendship, the relationship over the years is also sympathetic. In Liu Fuzi's view, Li Xiu is the kind of master who is indifferent to fame and fortune. This time, in addition to the letter, he also sent his son to come, and Liu Fuzi was not that ignorant, so he hurriedly brought Li Bin and Zeng Fan into the small study.
This time, in addition to the local specialties that Liu Fuzi liked, Li Bin also specially sent a pair of ink ingots. Wrapped in a delicate box, as soon as it is opened, the rosin fragrance overflows. Let Liu Fuzi can't help but be overjoyed.
"This ...... This ......" Liu Fuzi wanted to ask where his father got it, but it cost a lot of money, but when he saw his old friend's seal, he immediately raised his head, "This is made by your father?" ”
Of course, Li Bin knew the value of this pair of ink, and felt that letting Zeng Fan come over, even if he gave a hundred taels of silver, was better than sending a pair of ink, and this ink was very much liked by the people of Futai. Just because Zeng Fan borrowed it at Liu Fuzi's house, is it a bit of a fuss to give such a precious gift?
However, Li Ping explained that if only Futai is useful, it is not precious. As a close friend of my father, I sent my father's ink, the elegance of a literati. You can't send more, but you can't completely lose sight of it in the market. For the Futai and Liu Fuzi who received the gift, it is actually a kind of honor.
Li Bin followed his father-in-law during this time, and it was not Amon yesterday, but it was also a little thorough, and he gave it to Master Liu at this time, seeing his joy, and he was busy making fun.
"Father has always known that my uncle is a little elegant, this is my father's way of finding ancient books, and I am doing it myself, so I ask my uncle to criticize Yazheng."
"Your father is this kind of character, look and see how idle he is, but it also attracts the old man to have the heart to retreat to the mountains and forests. Is this picture painted by your father? "Liu Fuzi didn't doubt it, originally he thought that Li Xiucai was this kind of person, and when he saw this ink, he could think of what kind of leisure he had to become, so he would make ink and play. But look at the gold-lacquered thatched house, that brushwork is Li Xiucai's handwriting, and he is busy with it.
"Exactly, this is the Li family's school, where my father teaches and educates people every day to pass the time." Li Bin smiled and bowed to explain.
"I'm really envious of the old man." Liu Fuzi puffed out his cheeks, and seemed to be angry.
Zeng Fan was actually looking at this house when he entered the door, this is the provincial capital, and Zeng Fan is still here for the first time. Walking into the three-entry house, I felt a little frightened. The same scholar, father, father-in-law, and then looking at this gentleman, caused a huge contrast in his heart. Now look at Mr. Liu's admiration for his father-in-law, he is also very proud.
Liu Fuzi didn't look at Zeng Fan, nor did he read the letter, the letter was in his hand, Li Bin also noticed this, and he was a little uncertain in his heart. can only accompany the smiling face, "My father was originally a casual temperament, but he often said to our brothers and sisters that it was also because he was not careful enough in his studies, so as to entertain himself." I admired my uncle's academic progress very much. ”
"Are you reading?" Liu Fuzi put down the ink and smiled.
The little nephew did not inherit his father's mantle and went to learn to do business early. This is the sister-in-law of the little nephew, but she has a bit of talent, and she has just won the first place in the county test. My father said that if I were as dull as he was, I would not dare to trust my uncle to him. Li Bin pulled Zeng Fan over and decided to make his words clear.
"You are Zeng Fan, the head of your county?" Liu Fuzi is still teaching at Yuelu Academy, and young talents from all over the province must always report what they know. This year, the articles of the heads of the cases in all counties of the province have been sent, and they have all read them, and Zeng Fan is the youngest among them, who is not yet 15 years old. He also wanted Li Xiucai to inquire and ask their family to send Zeng Fan to Yuelu Academy, but he didn't expect that he was still Li Xiucai's son-in-law.
"The students are terrified." Zeng Fan's face turned red all of a sudden, he just heard it really, the eldest brother didn't say his name, and Master Liu called out his name himself.
"Let your father invite me to drink!" Liu Fuzi turned his head and said to Li Bin.
"That's natural, the family just bought two more piglets. I think about it, and when the New Year is over, I will make bacon and sausages, and come to the provincial capital in person to get drunk with you! Li Bin breathed a sigh of relief, and actually agreed to let Zeng Fan stay.
"Oh, that's pretty much it, bring some pickles from your mother." Liu Fuzi nodded and said by the way.
"Yes, what my father means is to let Brother Fan study here to prepare for the exam, and if you are admitted to Xiucai, you will stay in Yuelu Academy to study and improve your studies. Please take care of your uncle! Li Bin smiled and nodded, but it should be said that Zeng Fan was not worshipping under the door of Master Liu, but just studying here to prepare for the exam, waiting for the entrance examination to Xiucai, and then going to Yuelu Academy to study for the beginning, which also seemed a little more formal.
"If your father is dashing, he is also an otherworldly man. How can he be so pedantic when he gets to his son-in-law? ”
Originally, my father also felt that Brother Fan was still young, and every step should be down-to-earth. Don't dare to hurt Zhong Yong. Li Bin bowed his head again and took a deep look.
"Well, these months, just study here for me." Liu Fuzi didn't say anything about it just now, he was just a gentleman of the academy, not a mountain chief, if Zeng Fan could be admitted to Xiucai and his grades were good, it would be good for him to introduce him into the door.
A good gentleman needs a good student to set off, Zeng Fan's best is young, he still has time to grind slowly, as long as one day, he can really soar to the sky, then he, the former teacher, has also risen from the water.
"Then please uncle!" Li Bin smiled and took a deep look.
Zeng Fan also bowed deeply.
Liu Fuzi asked someone to take Zeng Fan to the guest room and asked someone to send him a small servant, Zeng Fan wanted to say no, but Li Bin stopped him with a smile and took him down.
Only then did Liu Fuzi open Li Xiucai's letter.
Liu Fuzi and Li Xiucai have become friends, and they have maintained a relationship over the years, which is actually a yearning for a simple life. He's really afraid that this relationship will deteriorate.
He also knew about the situation of the Li family over the years. There was no hope for the son to go to the apprenticeship. How can he help them? So when he saw the letter, he hesitated a little. In fact, when he came out, he already wanted to open it, and no matter what it was, he agreed. But the friendship between them is gone. Now I am really relieved, sure enough, Li Xiucai is Li Xiucai, and his temperament has not changed since he got old.
(To be continued.) )