Zhao Wei went to visit Lao Hanlin in the east and asked him to be the executive deputy director of the Mingzhi Library. Old Hanlin was quite moved, but he didn't agree. Although he felt that he was up to the job, he didn't plan to dedicate himself to it after selling the old mansion until he saw what the library would look like. Besides, he is also old, and he doesn't know if he can cope with it, so he always has to discuss with his wife and children and grandchildren before making a decision.

Zhao Wei respectfully left the gift and said goodbye, still very confident that Lao Hanlin would accept the invitation. He could see that the old man was really moved. As long as the Mingzhi Library is built, the old man will naturally be willing to go out of the mountain when he looks at the hot eyes.

Not long after Zhao Wei returned home, he received replies from several new friends. Earlier, he asked if he knew some young students from poor families who were willing to work in the library, and everyone agreed to help him ask. One of them even recommended two of his cousins in a reply. That's not all, he also made an appointment with Zhao Wei for a visit. When it was time to make an appointment in the afternoon, he came directly with his two cousins.

This new friend is actually the cousin of the old Hanlin Yi that Zhao Wei visited for the first time. There are many people in their clan, and their children have been studying since childhood, but the economic conditions of each house and family are uneven, and their circumstances are naturally different. His two cousins, who were born in the side branch of the clan, had a mediocre family background, and because of the early death of their father and their frail mother, in order to cure the disease, they almost spent all the family's savings, leaving 20 acres of thin fields, barely able to make ends meet. On weekdays, even the pen, ink, paper, and inkstone used for reading and writing have to rely on the supply of the clan. Fortunately, their family attaches great importance to the cultivation of children and has free home schooling. Therefore, the brothers' homework was not delayed.

Among them, Zong Mio, who is the elder brother, has turned eighteen years old this year, and he feels that he is incompetent, unable to support the family business, and can only rely on his clansmen, which is really useless. In addition, he participated in the children's examination for many years, but he was stuck in the hospital examination, and he failed to get the fame of Xiucai. On the contrary, it is the younger brother Zong Wei, who is only fourteen years old. The first time I participated in the children's test, I passed the county test and the government test one after another. Reading on weekdays also shows that he is very smart. The gentleman in the family study and several well-educated elders in the clan all felt that he had great hope. Yi Zongmio felt that his family was poor, and he had to bear the cost of studying for the imperial examination in previous years, and he could not make ends meet. If you want to give up both brothers. I'm afraid that the burden will be heavier. It is better to give up the imperial examination and go out to find something to do, one is to increase the income of the family, reduce the burden of the clan, and have someone to serve the mother; Second, he can concentrate on supporting his younger brother to study. As long as Yi Zongyun can pass the examination, he will be as happy as a brother.

Zhao Wei's new friend was naturally happy to see the two cousins love each other. But what kind of job can Yi Zongmio find? You can't ask him to do the rough work of carrying and lifting as a child, right? Now Zhao Wei suddenly mentioned it. Finding a few young students to help him in the library made him overjoyed. The work of the library is not only decent. The work is not heavy, and Yi Zongmio can continue to study, even if he and his brothers take turns to work, it doesn't hurt. Wouldn't it be great that their brothers had a wage, that they could help their families, and that they had a place to study? So he immediately brought his cousin over.

Zhao Wei heard about the deeds of the Yi brothers, and was also moved by the friendship between their brothers, so he immediately agreed to let them enter the library to do things. Now that the library has not officially started construction, there is only a limit to what can be done, but the most important thing is to sort out the books donated by the well-educated people in Beijing first.

Zhao Wei said to the Yi brothers: "Some of the books sent in advance have been sorted out, but there are still many that have not been sorted out, and the books need to be classified, indicating which gentleman donated each book, and repairing the damaged places." If there is only one book, but it is very useful, I am afraid that many people will borrow it, and two or three more copies will need to be copied. Therefore, people who do things, the first thing is literacy, and secondly, they also need to have a certain amount of knowledge, and it is best to write neatly, if they copy books well and quickly, it will be even better. ”

The Yi brothers glanced at each other and saluted obediently. Yi Zongmio said: "Although the two brothers are not good at writing, they can do it neatly, but I don't know if they can enter the eyes of the Hou Ye." ”

Zhao Wei smiled, and casually took out a bound manuscript from the bookshelf and showed them: "It's okay like this, but it doesn't have to be calligraphy." How can such a character be invited casually? ”

The Yi brothers took it and flipped it over, and immediately felt a lot of pressure. The handwriting copied in the book is not the handwriting of any calligraphy, but it is also fresh and elegant, and it does not lose its style. It can be seen that the person who writes may be still young and therefore lacks pen strength, otherwise he will definitely write better. When the Yi brothers thought about their own words, they were a little ashamed.

Their cousin, Zhao Wei's new friend, also stretched out his head to look at it a few times, and couldn't help but praise: "Good words!" Then he became curious: "Brother Zhao, this word doesn't seem to be your handwriting, could it be that which of your brothers and nephews copied it?" ”

Zhao Wei smiled. This word was written by Zhao Xiu, and his friend praised his sister's good words, as a brother, he was naturally and honored, but this kind of thing was not good to say, so he didn't answer, just said: "You can let the students who come to borrow books see it clearly, it's okay, you don't have to think too much." The imperial examination originally required the children to write neatly. ”

The Yi brothers should go down. Seeing that Zhao Wei didn't answer, the new friend felt that his attitude was a little strange. Zhao Wei has several brothers of the same clan who are doing business in Beijing, and there are also people in the family who are studying, it is not a secret, if they copied it, what can not be said? Unless...... He suddenly remembered that Zhao Wei's sister seemed to be literate, could it be that she couldn't copy it? That's why Zhao Wei avoided talking about it? Thinking about it like this, he felt embarrassed, but he also sighed secretly in his heart. If this is really a book copied by Zhao Wei's sister, this character can be written really well. How old is she? Just write a good handwriting, and it is rare not to show a little boudoir atmosphere. He also has sisters, and he has heard rumors that the brothers and sisters of Jiannanhou are vulgar and talentless. When he met Jiannanhou, he knew that the rumors were wrong, and Zhao Wei was clearly a young talent. So maybe Zhao Wei's sister is also a scholarly lady with Lan Xinhui? The rumors are really wrong!

Zhao Wei told the Yi brothers about the rules and regulations of the library, as well as the treatment of employees. This is the case with the Yi brothers. If you work for a full month, you will have a salary of two taels of silver, and you will have a meal at noon. If you are on duty at night, even dinner and accommodation are included. What they have to do is to clean the inside and outside of the library, organize the books, repair the damage, copy the books, and go through the procedures of borrowing and returning the books. The work is simple. It's easy to get started. Today, the library has not yet been built, but the house to the west has been cleared. The Yi brothers could copy books there, and the paper and pen were supplied by the Hou Mansion. Four hours of work per day. When the Yi brothers heard this, they only felt that this treatment was really generous, and if they missed such a good errand, they didn't know when they would find a better one. What makes them even more tempted. Zhao Wei intends to invite well-educated people who have the fame of lifting people or above to come to the library to sit in the library. If they have any questions about their studies, they can also ask them for advice. Although the gentleman in the Yi family's family study is also very knowledgeable, and there is an elder who can ask for advice, but there are many family members, and the people who want to ask for advice have lined up in a long line, and they are a little embarrassed to ask some simple questions. The brothers were eager to start working right away.

Zhao Wei ordered someone to summon Lu Mingzhang. Take the Yi brothers to the west house. Lu Mingzhang is already very familiar with the matter of copying books. They are all young people who have not gone to school, and it is easier to get along with them. Then Zhao Wei told his new friend about the article, and he heard that his family had come to report: "The two people in Mianhua Hutong have left the city." Zhao Wei paused and said calmly: "Got it." "Didn't mention much.

The new friend's heart moved slightly, Niu and Zhao Xiang are now living in Mianhua Hutong, and many people in Beijing know about this, and they also know the relationship between their ancestors and grandchildren and the Jiannan Hou Mansion. He even admired Zhao Wei's willingness to support the enemy's family very much, and only felt that the other party was a true gentleman. "The two in Mianhua Hutong" are referring to Niu and Zhao Xiang? But how did they get out of the city? Looking at Zhao Wei's expression, he obviously knew in advance, could it be that something happened to the pair of grandchildren?

As soon as he was distracted, Zhao Wei noticed it, and explained with a smile: "It was a family relative who was expelled before, because someone in his family committed an accident, and some unworthy children abandoned their relatives and fled, so there are only two grandchildren left, and they are women and children, and the family is unsustainable." My grandmother was the most unfortunate person who ate fasting and recited the Buddha, so she arranged a place for them to live, and asked them to send some silver rice every month, so that the grandparents would not be left without food and clothing. ”

The new friend knew in his heart that it was indeed the ancestor of the Niu family.

Zhao Wei then said: "Recently, the grandmother fell ill, and I don't know what I thought of, and told us that I deeply regret what I did wrong in the past, and now I will suffer retribution when I am old." She was ashamed of our family, so she said that she wanted to cut off her relationship with us, and never accepted our family's help again. I persuaded a few words, but when I saw that she refused to let go, she was helpless. But her granddaughter said that she would take her grandmother to her uncle's house. I think their grandchildren went to their relatives' houses, and they could be regarded as having something to rely on, so they let them go. Early this morning, I sent someone to escort their grandchildren out of the city. ”

The new friend sighed: "You are the most benevolent person, since your relatives are ashamed, don't you make her even more ashamed to force her to accept the help from the house?" It's not good for the sick either. Since they have a place to go, let them go. ”

Zhao Wei nodded, and the two quickly changed the topic and stopped talking about it. But Zhao Wei knew in his heart that his new friend was a warm-hearted person, and sometimes he would always spread all kinds of news inadvertently. The matter of the Niu family and Zhao Xiang breaking off their relationship with the Hou Mansion is estimated to spread from his mouth soon.

Zhao Xiang didn't know what happened in the second room, it only took her half a day to arrive at the Liangxiang County Ya and meet Uncle Qitang.

When Master Jiang Qi saw her, his expression was very shocked, he never expected her to appear in front of him. But the steward of the Hou Mansion was present, and he reluctantly accepted her gift, so he ordered someone to send her to the back house to see his wife.

At this time, the steward of the Hou Mansion stepped forward to report the truth of the matter to him in a slightly cold tone, and then presented Zhao Wei's letter with both hands.

Zhao Wei clearly wrote in the letter that Zhao Xiang was poisoned and what happened to the Niu family to save his granddaughter, the matter of breaking off relatives, documents, and evidence, etc., all of which were explained. Master Jiang Qi looked at the book, his face getting darker and darker. The steward also followed Zhao Wei's instructions, and said to him nonchalantly: "Our little marquis said that he has long heard that the Jiang family is the most important kinship, so he must take care of his granddaughter, right?" ”

Is this a hint that the Jiang family has locked people up and don't let them out to cause trouble?

Master Jiang Qi's face turned pale again.

At this time, Zhao Xiang didn't know that Zhao Wei had sold her in the letter, and was happily looking at the flower hall of the inner house where he was. Although the Jiang family is down, after all, it was once beautiful. Master Jiang Qi is a side branch, and he is not greatly affected by the demotion of officials and the family, and the furnishings in his home are still full of wealth. She defected to this cousin, and it was the right decision. Such a rich cousin will never let her eat chaff vegetables, right?

This matter is quite far from the capital, maybe...... No one knows her details, can she still rely on the powerful position of her uncle's family to get married? (To be continued......)