The autumn breeze is rising, the fish and crabs are also fat in August, and the footsteps of the Mid-Autumn Festival are also approaching.

For officials close to the front line, although peace talks are being made at the front, there is more work in the rear.

Although the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, Xin Qiji is still very busy, and there are not many opportunities for Xin Zhi to see him every day, that is, when Xin Zhi is dug up from bed in the morning, he will not see anyone even at night.

And Xin Zhi also got busy after returning to school.

thought that if he had a friendship with Lu Mengsun, he could live a leisurely life.

Unexpectedly, Lu Mengsun took Xin Qiji's instructions seriously, not only did he have strict requirements for Xin Zhen, but also specially explained that other teachers should also be strict.

This is going to cost Xin Zhen's life.

Every day, reciting articles, practicing words, speaking and interpreting words, and learning poetry and songs are all indispensable.

To borrow the words of Lu Mengsun, this is called laying a solid foundation, thousands of high-rise buildings from the ground, only by laying a good foundation, it is possible to achieve better results, for every reader this is a compulsory homework.

Although Xin Zhen's education in his previous life was not low, these things were a completely new field for Xin Zhen, a modern person, and the energy he had to spend was no less than that of other Mengtong.

However, he said that he would not read or read, but he knew very well in his heart that he must be reluctant to be a wasted person who did nothing.

In this era, whether he wants to be a business or an official, studying is the way after all.

The atmosphere of reading formed by the whole society has actually spilled over to any industry, even if it is a business, vassal elegance is also a means of doing business.

If it is too vulgar, it will inevitably be despised even in the mall, and the business will not be large.

Thinking about it like this, Xin Zhi also has some recognition in the matter of reading, and he is willing to devote himself to it, which gives him some fun.

Once people indulge in a certain thing, they will find that time passes faster and faster, and in a blink of an eye, the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming with brisk steps.

The festive atmosphere of Jiangyin City has become stronger and stronger, and the people's homes began to put up lights, and on the 15th of August, in addition to the businesses doing business, the rest of the industries will have a day off, and the schoolchildren in the school will start the holiday the day before.

Although Fan Zhongshu had already given the invitation to Xin Qiji, on August 15, he still came to Xin Qiji's house early, emphasizing the time and place, for fear that Xin Qiji would forget about it.

Of course, Xin Qiji will not forget this matter, but he is a very strict person, so he got up early this day and went to the yamen to arrange today's security work.

The Song people will also light a lot of lanterns during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and some will also put Kong Ming lanterns, so many open flames are easy to cause fires.

In addition, every time there is a celebration, there are always some accidents, such as theft, conflict, and abduction of women and children.

As a local parent official, Xin Qiji must prepare in advance.

When he was done, he was about to go home and accompany his clothes to participate in the Mid-Autumn Festival poetry meeting held by the Fan family, but he suddenly received a notice that a Shangguan passed through Jiangyin City, and as the local leader, Xin Qiji needed to be received immediately, so he let Xin Zhi inform him, let Xin Zhi go to the appointment alone, and explain the reason to the head of the Fan family on his behalf.

Xin Zhi had no choice but to change his clothes and hurry to Fan's house to report the news.

Fan Zhongkui, the head of the Fan family, couldn't help but be disappointed when he saw that Xin Zhi was the only one coming, but he still welcomed Xin Zhen's arrival with a lot of dignity.

Xin Zhi came to Fan's house for the first time, and sure enough, the name of the first big landlord in Jiangyin was well deserved.

The huge manor is like a small city, and there are outer villages and inner villages.

The outer village is inhabited by tenants, and the inner village is inhabited by the Fan family and close slaves, and the security is quite heavy.

This is standard for today's large families.

After the Jingkang Change, not only did the entire north become a mess, but the south did not get much better.

The south experienced the ravages of the Jin soldiers, and it was also chaotic, and various local armed forces, disaster victims, northerners from the south, thieves and other forces rose one after another, and all kinds of large villages could only raise the village wall to defend themselves in order to protect themselves.

As a big landlord, the Fan family is the target of major forces, so they must prevent someone from coming to rob them.

Therefore, a tall village wall was built, and a village guard was formed to defend itself.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming, and the Fan family is also full of lights, which is more than ten times more prosperous than the people outside.

However, tonight's Mid-Autumn Festival poetry meeting was not held in Fan's house, and Fan's family chartered the entire Wangjiang Tower as the venue for tonight's poetry meeting.

In the evening, Fan Zhongkui took Xin Zhi to arrive at Wangjiang Tower, and the whole Wangjiang Tower was brightly lit and bustling.

Xin Zhi took a look, about the entire Jiangyin City, a little talented young talent has been invited, although there are other big families holding poetry meetings tonight, but in terms of influence, it is naturally greater than the Fan family.

And I also heard that Xin Tongju, the actual leader of the Jiangyin Army, will also come over, which naturally makes people rush to it.

Fan Zhongkui, as the head of the Fan family, came to Wangjiang Tower and immediately became the focus of everyone, first of all, a group of elderly people came to say hello.

An elderly scribe surrounded by everyone swept over.

Fan Zhongkui hurriedly greeted him: "Mr. Zhao, if you can come tonight, I am grateful, grateful!" ”

The old scribe known as Mr. Zhao returned the salute and smiled: "The head of the Fan family is too polite, such a grand event, the old man is naturally coming."

Moreover, the head of the Fan family has given too much, the old decay is a vulgar thing, and he wants to come for money! ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone burst into laughter.

Xin Zhi was quite surprised to see this interesting old man, Chinese scholars have always been difficult to talk about money, but this old scribe is not shy about saying that he is coming for money, so this frankness alone makes people feel good.

The old scribe looked around left and right and said, "Didn't you say that the Xin Tong judgment would also come, why didn't you see it?" ”

Fan Zhongkui smiled bitterly: "Originally, I was going to come, but unfortunately there was a sudden visit from Shangguan, and Xin Tong couldn't get out, but fortunately, his only son Xin Zhi came instead, and it was not a failure." ”

Mr. Zhao looked at Xin Zhi and said, "Is this the only son of Xin Tongju?" ”

Fan Zhongkui introduced: "That's right, this is Xin Tong's son, Xin Gongzi, this is Mr. Zhao Zhongyan of the Zhao family in Jiangyin, and he is a famous poet in Jiangyin, and he was invited by the old man to serve as the arbitrator of tonight's poetry meeting." ”

Hearing this, Xin Zhi was a little surprised, the Jiangyin Zhao family, it is said that they are still the descendants of Song Taizu, and they can be regarded as royalty.

Xin Zhi hurriedly arched his hand and said, "I've seen Mr. Zhao." ”

Zhao Zhongyan waved his hand and said regretfully: "Xin Gongzi doesn't have to be so polite, it's a pity, Ling Zun was known as Xin Dang in poetry when he was in the north."

Although Dang Huaiying is a thief, his attainments in poetry are indeed powerful, and the old man has been famous for a long time.

Ling Zun is even better than Dang Huaiying of the Jin Kingdom, the old man really wants to see Xin You'an's poems, but unfortunately I rarely hear it, I'm afraid I'll miss it again tonight, it's a pity!. ”

Xin Zhi smiled and said: "Mr. Zhao doesn't have to regret it, my father is in Jiangyin, I didn't dare to take the liberty to visit Mr. Zhao before, and when my father is done, I will immediately visit the house, and then I will ask Mr. Zhao for more advice." ”

As soon as Xin Zhen's words came out, everyone's eyes lit up.

This Xin Zhi is quite tall, but everyone can see that this young man is estimated to be young, but he is just growing fast, but as soon as these words came out, he was all-encompassing, not only resolving the embarrassment of his father releasing everyone's pigeons, but also married Zhao Zhongyan, this son is amazing!

Although Fan Zhongkui heard many things about Xin Zhi from Lu Zhongshu, it was the first time they met tonight, and he couldn't help but appreciate seeing Xin Zhi so comfortable in such a big scene.

After all, the other people looked at Xin Zhi as a teenager, and he knew that this Xin Zhi looked like a teenager, but in fact he was just a seven-year-old Mengtong!

Fan Zhongkui said in his heart: "It is said that Xin Qijian has a bright future in the emperor's heart, but this kid is so good at dancing with such long sleeves when he urinates so little, this is really amazing, and the tutor of the Xin family in the north is also amazing, and the Fan family may have to rely on the kid in the future!" ’

Fan Zhongkui appreciated, and Zhao Zhongyan was also very satisfied with Xin Zhen's words, and asked with a smile: "How old is Xin Gongzi, where do you go to school?" ”

Xin Zhi said honestly: "The kid is seven years old this year, and he is studying in the county. ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone was in an uproar.

Everyone thought that Xin Zhen had to be at least thirteen or fourteen years old, but they didn't expect that he was only seven years old!

Not to mention this tall figure, the key is that this conversation doesn't look like a Mengtong.

Zhao Zhongyan was also surprised: "Are you really only seven years old? ”

Xin Zhi nodded and said: "The kid is indeed only seven years old, he was born in the winter of the twenty-seventh year of Shaoxing, and he is almost eight years old. ”

Zhao Zhongyan pinched his fingers and exclaimed, "It's indeed a seven-year-old child!" ”

His eyes lit up, and he looked at Xin Zhi carefully, and looked at Xin Zhi in his heart.

Zhao Zhongyan saw that Xin Zhi was a little shy, and then he had the appearance of a seven-year-old child, and couldn't help laughing: "Xin Zhen, are you interested in studying with the old man?" ”

Xin Zhen sighed, and his eyes were a little confused.

But the crowd was taken aback.

Fan Zhongkui was even more surprised and delighted: "Mr. Zhao is willing to accept Xin Zhi as a disciple?" ”

Zhao Zhongyan stroked his beard and smiled.

Xin Zhen was still at a loss.

Fan Zhongkui hurriedly explained: "Mr. Zhao is the master of the Spring and Autumn Period, if you can worship Mr. Zhao as a teacher, even if you are a famous teacher in the future, don't you want to apprentice soon!" ”

Zhao Zhongyan looked at Xin Zhi dazedly, waved his hand and said: "Don't be busy or not, this kind of big thing, it has to be agreed by Xin Tong, and I'll talk about it later, tonight is the Mid-Autumn Festival, or the Mid-Autumn Festival Poetry Meeting, and the old thing, don't take the lead." ”

Fan Zhongkui was really anxious in his heart, and he couldn't wait for Xin Zhi to apprentice immediately, but he didn't want to be too urgent, as long as he nodded: "Yes, what the old gentleman said, then let's start?" ”

Zhao Zhongyan smiled: "Let's start." ”