Chapter 655: Long-term vision

It was unusually late in November, and even in the morning, it was still dark and hazy. It hasn't snowed for the past few days, but the weather is getting colder day by day, but wherever there is water on the side of the road, it must have turned into ice, and pedestrians walk on it with extra care. However, the streets and alleys have already woken up early in the morning, and the nobles are either holding court meetings or serving in the yamen, and the people are each doing their own food and livelihood, and the people are busy with endless work.

The Zhang clan in Liuxiang Hutong is also a book at this time. At first, most of the people who came here to study were relatives and friends of the Zhang family, and then Zhang Yue asked Gaoquan to accept many children from poor families but willing to study from nearby households. Only Zhang Yue didn't want this place to become the target of public criticism, so outsiders refused one by one. For the sake of righteousness, the punishment here is not merciless, and three mistakes must be expelled, which is the most severe.

The first two teachers have already sought teachings because of the recommendation, and now there are six new and old teachers together. The whole clan is divided into six different classes in the order of the heavenly stems, which is similar to the rules for the annual promotion of Guozijian, and it is also allowed to skip grades, but if you can't successfully upgrade for three years, you will be discharged. If you are the children of a family, this path will not be sheltered by your own family, or you will invite another Xixi, or go other way, while those who are from poor backgrounds can ask to take various other courses, and the clan society will try to solve it. There are now twenty or thirty of these poor young people who have no talent in the sages' books, and they are all working hard to learn skills for their future.

"At the beginning of people, nature is good, sex is similar, and Xi is far away......"

"The sage respects it, fears it and loves it. Love and know its evil, hate and know its good......"

The sound of reading aloud came from all the rooms, and although they were intertwined, they were not chaotic. It was the children of enlightenment who were reciting the Three Character Sutra, it was cold and early in the morning, but they followed the old master and shook their heads and read it, and there were few yawns. When I finished reading a paragraph, I only heard the old master put down the book, cleared his throat and began to explain, but it was clear and clear. Zhang Yue stood on the edge of the window outside and nodded while listening, Lian Hu on the side had only been in charge of affairs here for a few months, and he had been worried all the way just now, and he was finally relieved at this time.

When Zhang Yue moved, he led people around the room, but said in his mouth: "Young master, those buddies who came to study all said that it was good here, but some people also proposed, is it too common for us to use A, B, C, D, etc.?" Even if you can't use any kind of recklessness like Guozijian, you have to have some good names, which are nice and magnificent. The little ones listened to the masters, if they want to talk about talents, these people can at least seven or eight of them. When it comes to the college examination in the year after tomorrow, our ethnology will be even more famous. If they enter the school, we will also be glorious, and these things should be pondered more. ”

"This is a clan study and not a academy, what do you care about these fictional texts?"

Zhang Yue walked to the door of the highest class A, glanced at the people inside, but what he thought in his heart was that if he even had to compare himself with the national eunuch for such a thing as naming a name, and he only wanted to be high-profile in everything, he would have been targeted here for a long time. Now he can only do this way, it would be crazy to open a academy in the capital, this is just an attempt.

When the throne changes masters again, he can open a academy in Jiangnan. If the old father-in-law tells the old man one day and goes there to hang the title of dean, then he can really do some things to study and educate people, even if he is not an official in the future, there is still such a good career waiting for him. After recovering from these chaotic thoughts, he beckoned Lian Hu to come up.

"How many relatives of this class A are there now, and how many students from poor families are there? How are you good at conduct? ”

Although Lian Hu is barely literate, he is a clever person, and he has only been here for a few months, and he recognizes a person exactly the same, and even remembers everyone's origins. At this time, he counted with his fingers, and said with a smile: "This is Class A, and the talents are naturally top-notch." Among the sixteen people, four of them were from relatives and friends who came to study, and the remaining ten were students from neighboring poor families, who were originally very skilled. These people are not bad, only two are a little arrogant, the second child of the Lu family has the best character, and he is also famous in school for helping the poor and weak...... By the way, the young master is famous among them. ”

Zhang Yue didn't care about what was famous, after listening to Lian Hu alone, he stood at the door with his hands behind his back for a while, and it was easy to wait for this class. Because Lian Hu went in to inform him, the old master with gray sideburns quickly came out of the house, and hurriedly made a move, and Zhang Yue also returned the salute. After greeting each other for a while, he asked about the situation inside, and the old master's beard was proudly curled, and the words he said were the same as those of Lianhu, and he was very satisfied with these students.

"Since Master Chen praised them, it was naturally good. If they have a future in the future, it will also be the result of your teaching. It's just that it's better to read 10,000 books than to travel 10,000 miles, and now that they have some knowledge in this knowledge, they should also go out to experience and practice. I am about to go to Jiangnan this time, and I want some students to go to Jiangnan as well, first, to let them walk more, and also to learn about the government and yamen, and secondly, to meet with the students in the Wenhua land of Jiangnan for a while, so as not to sit in the well and watch the sky. ”

This Master Chen was born thin and inconspicuous, with a white-washed blue jacket, but he was moved from Ningbo by the government when he built Beijing, and he was originally from a famous family in Ningbo, and he has been away from his hometown for ten years. At first, he almost starved to death because he failed in the imperial examination and could not make a living, but he came here a while ago by recommending others, and he found a position based on his talent and learning, and his life was rich. Hearing Zhang Yue say this at this time, his eyes lit up.

He didn't care about what Zhang Yue said about being an official yamen, etc., all he cared about was the sentence back to Jiangnan. At that moment, he hurriedly echoed: "The adult is worthy of being a senior in the field, this is very true!" Let them meet with Jiangnan Shizi for a while, so that they can know what they are. A few of them are good at learning, but there are arrogant and eccentric and withdrawn people in the middle, and the adults bring them with them, I am afraid that they will be noisy to death, and it is inevitable that it will be inconvenient, so it is better to ......"

"Okay, I'll go by myself, but I plan to ask Master Chen to take them with me, so as not to cause trouble with their young hearts."

Zhang Yue had just heard about this Chen Fuzi's experience from Lian Hu, and immediately took it in passing, seeing that the old man who had just straightened his waist and was very graceful suddenly showed an ecstatic expression, and then slammed it to the ground, he was a little overwhelmed, and hurriedly helped the person up with both hands.

"If you can fulfill my wish to visit my hometown, I am really grateful!"

"Master Chen doesn't need to be polite, I originally meant that. After all, the master is dignified, and there is a discipline along the way. ”

Chen Fuzi was delayed outside for a while, and the students inside saw that it was Lian Hu who invited people out, and they were already talking about it. When they saw Master Chen and a young man coming in together, many people felt even more strange, but two or three people who recognized Zhang Yue were startled, and they didn't know who started it, and the words Xiao Zhang quickly spread all over the table.

"Looks like everyone knows who I am." Zhang Yue smiled slightly, and then said what he said to Master Chen, seeing that everyone below was excited, and there was a buzzing sound everywhere, he coughed lightly, and when the room was quiet again, he said, "Master Chen said that your articles are very good, but I still have some other hopes, so I plan to let you go down to Jiangnan this time." You go with Master Chen, and then return to Nanjing to see me after your travels. ”

Although the eldest of them was only two or three years younger than Zhang Yue, their identities were very different, so when they heard this, everyone stood up and bowed to the promise. As soon as Zhang Yue went out, he heard excited shouts from the room behind him, mixed with the angry shouts of Master Chen. He walked a few steps without looking back, and then turned to Lian Hu and asked: "The middle age of the clan is thirteen or fourteen, the person is smart and motivated, from a humble background but with good conduct, no matter which class, you bring everyone to me to meet." ”

Lian Hu was puzzled, and hurriedly asked: "There are more than a dozen people here, the young master really wants to see them one by one, I'm afraid it will be evening." ”

"You don't need to ask so much, just bring everyone."

Throughout the morning, Zhang Yue saw more than a dozen teenagers, and after some scrutiny, he finally circled two people. Both of them were born in poor families, Li Guoxiu's father was a groom, and Rui Yixiang was raised by his widowed mother. The two of them have now been promoted to Class B, and they are no longer a problem with hard work. If it is only about the background of talent, others have similar to them, but what Zhang Yue likes is the kind of cleverness between the two of them. Therefore, after seeing their masters, he called them over again.

"Li Fuzi said, you have memorized the four books and five classics, and you have a very good understanding of the scriptures, and the articles are only hot. Now I'm going to Nanjing to take up a post, and I want to take you with me, are you willing? ”

Rui Yixiang was stunned for a moment, and when he saw Li Guoxiu stepping forward and bowing down, saying that he was willing, he immediately woke up, and hurriedly painted a gourd to salute. When Zhang Yue nodded and gave another order, the two people who were excited in their hearts retreated. As soon as the door was closed, the two of them glanced at each other, and each saw the overflowing joy on each other's faces, and the two slaps quickly slapped together.

Hearing the voice outside, Lian Hu was suddenly a little puzzled, and hurriedly came to Zhang Yue's side and asked, "Young Master, are you going to cultivate them?" Their qualifications and so on are indeed superior, but after all, they are outsiders. Forgive the little talk, now there are several brothers in the family, and there are many relatives who are of the right age, if you have the heart, why not train them more? Besides, didn't the first 14 ...... already have them?"

"Relatives and nephews have crossed the Ming Road, and most of the children of our family have a future when they land, and few people will take the road of the imperial examination in the future, even if they go, they will gossip like me. The fourteen people are old, and the academic articles and so on have already been qualified, and they are asked to go to Jiangnan for a walk in order to sharpen their arrogance, and by the way, they have some experience. Zhang Yue smiled, and when he saw Lian Hu staying there, he stood up again, "You just do what I say, take care of it here, and you will be more than so productive in the future." ”

After spending a whole day in the family study, he talked with a few teachers again, and seeing that it was already noon, Zhang Yue had lunch here, and did not leave until Shen Shi in the afternoon. Because this place is close to home, he rode a horse for only a short time to the west corner gate of the house, only to get off the horse, a porter came up to take the reins, and reported that the second aunt came for a while, and now the fourth young master is accompanying him in the flower hall. Hearing this, he hurriedly quickened his pace and hurried over.

"Yuanjie, you're here!"

In the flower hall, Sun Han, who was talking to Zhang Yue, stood up as soon as he saw Zhang Yue, and shouted regardless of it: "I have inquired about the news of Lao Wan, and I am now at the place of King Taiping. I heard that the three warats took the lead in fighting, and it was because of the heavy snow that it stopped a little. Now that the road is closed by heavy snow, he can't come back, and the news is still a detour to Xinghe by the messenger. ”

"Thank goodness!"

Zhang Zhen used to go to the West Pailou Lane, and Fang Jing got along very well, not to mention, and the Wanshi Festival Xia Ji and so on are also deeply connected, this time to see Zhang Yue overjoyed, he smiled and said: "As soon as I learned the news, I asked people to go inside to tell the third sister-in-law, and let people go to the Du family to report the news, everyone should rest assured." I'll just say that the people of Brother Wan have their own natural appearance, and they will definitely be fine. ”

"That's the best news these days!" Although Zhang Yue said that he was not in the way to others before, he finally pressed a heavy stone in his heart, and since he was relieved at this time, he said to Sun Han, "Since you are here, stay for a glass of wine tonight before leaving." Now that the most important time has passed, everyone should also relax! ”

Sun Han naturally agreed happily: "You have opened your mouth to keep people, how can I not follow?" ”

The three of them laughed for a while, Zhang Zhen personally went down to ask for arrangements, and Zhang Yue sent away the little servant who was waiting next to him, because he asked Sun Han: "This time you are well-informed, did you get it from the Governor's Mansion or from the Ministry of War?" ”

"The news is quite ordinary, I went to the Governor's Mansion of the Chinese Army this afternoon, and it was a letter from the British Duke that asked me to bring it back. It's just that I learned that this matter was actually ...... in the morning" Sun Han saw Zhang Yue raise his eyebrows, and then lowered his voice and said, "I heard that Fang Ling was at home today, and he blocked people at the door early in the morning and made a lot of noise. As a result, when I was pulling, he whispered something in my ear while people were not paying attention, and scolded me for only listening to you. This kid is a brocade guard, a god and a ghost! ”

Seeing Zhang Yue's expression, he only felt itchy with hatred, and immediately snorted softly: "This time I'm going to be with you, but the British Duke told me that I was also sent to Nanjing." Nanjing Yulin avant-garde thousands of households, really idle and idle! ”

"That's just right, I'm worried that there are too few acquaintances in Nanjing." Zhang Yue patted Sun Han on the shoulder with a smile, and then whispered, "It's just that you have to be prepared, it may not be really leisurely there." Take a long-term view, we'll be back. ”