Chapter 36: The Initiator
With the sudden arrival of Wang Anshi and others, the small table naturally couldn't sit down, and the wind in late autumn was too cold, so Chen Mo packed up the bookcase.
In this way, the Lin father and son and Lin Feng are outside, Chen Mo, Wang Anshi and others are inside, fortunately, the lamb is not small, otherwise it really can't support two tables.
"Childe's bookcase, don't you think it's a pity to use it for the cooking table?"
Wang Tan'er has been studying since she was a child, and she values these things the most, especially when she saw that Chen Mo accidentally spilled the broth on it, she couldn't help frowning.
"It's just a bookcase, and it's not worth mentioning compared to a few distinguished guests visiting the cold house." Chen Mocai didn't care about this.
Humble House indeed!
Wang Tan'er nodded in her heart, but she must admit that she was extremely tidy.
"Tan'er asked a lot, can Childe participate in the previous county exam?"
"Participated." Chen Mo nodded.
"How's it going?" Wang Tan'er asked.
"It's all about engagement."
Chen Mo responded casually, signaling Qin Xianglian to hurry up and prepare the ingredients.
"Scientific research, how can it be said that participation is important?" Wang Tan'er looked around and said, "The so-called noble son from a poor family, why doesn't the son work hard to take the exam?" ”
"How does Miss know that I'm not trying my best?" Chen Mo did not answer the rhetorical question.
"I ......"
Wang Tan'er was speechless and didn't know how to respond.
"Okay Tan'er, we're here as guests, don't make it the same as checking books." Wang Anshi said at the right time, "Brother Chen, is the meat good?" ”
"Okay, how about Brother Wang try it?" Chen Mo handed over the small material.
Brother Wang?
Steward Hu next to him was trembling, and before he could speak, he was stopped by Wang Anshi's eyes.
"My sister is here to sit too."
Wang Tan'er greeted Qin Xianglian, a sister, as if she was arguing with Chen Mo.
Steward Hu was speechless when he listened, and the relationship was completely chaotic in two sentences. But since everyone has no opinions, he doesn't bother to worry about it anymore.
"Well, it's delicious." After tasting it, Wang Anshi picked his fingers and praised, "The meat is smooth and tender, and the ingredients are fragrant but not greasy, is this really invented by Brother Chen?" ”
"Draw." Chen Mo motioned to Steward Hu to move his chopsticks.
"Where to borrow from?" Wang Anshi then asked.
"Naturally, it's in the book." Qin Xianglian took over the words, "The three of you don't know, before the county exam, the official accidentally destroyed the floating ticket, and since then it seems to have changed his temperament. A person who has never done a job not only knows how to cut and burn charcoal, but also makes hot pot and wine. ”
"Brother Chen, where's the wine?" Wang Anshi suddenly became interested, "The charcoal you burn is of good quality, and this hot pot is a must, hurry up and get some wine to taste." ”
"Wait a minute."
Chen Mo wanted to let the wine ferment for a few more days, but since the distinguished guests who came opened their mouths, they always had to be satisfied.
"Brother Wang, Brother Hu, Miss Wang, the method of winemaking is also improved by me from the book, it may be much stronger than the ones on the market, don't drink booze."
"Really?"
Wang Anshi picked up the cup and sniffed it, and his eyes suddenly lit up.
Then drink it lightly and revel in it.
"The first taste is mellow, but it leads to a line of fire to the abdomen, it seems that there is pride to gush out, and the fine aftertaste can be found between the lips and teeth, how a good word."
Steward Hu drank it with courage, and was instantly overjoyed.
"Brother Chen, this wine with shabu is really amazing. If it can be promoted, not only will the people be able to enjoy their mouths, but the elder brother will no longer have to worry about food and clothing. ”
"Brother Hu likes it, and I'll pack some and bring it back later." Chen Mo didn't answer the words of promotion.
"Tan'er thinks that such a strong wine is the most worthy of poetry."
Wang Tan'er took a sip of wine, and her cheeks were already red.
Somehow, I thought of the poems that Chen Mo had written.
"Official, since my sister has spoken, why don't you make a poem to help the fun?"
Qin Xianglian could see that the three people in front of her were noble, if they could bring the relationship closer, they would be able to help their own officials in the future.
Chen Mo complained bitterly in his heart, but he also knew Qin Xianglian's intentions, so he nodded.
"Okay, then I'll make a fool of myself."
"Wait." Wang Tan'er stopped, "Gongzi can participate in the county examination, and if he wants to write well, Tan'er took the liberty of asking, can you make a proposition?" ”
"It's better to be respectful than to obey your fate, Miss, please ask the question." Chen Mo looked at Qin Xianglian and nodded slightly.
"Tan'er doesn't dare." Wang Tan'er refused, "All poems are closely related to the mood and situation of the poet, and the son can follow this." ”
Wang Tan'er didn't know how to propose, but wanted to take this opportunity to explore Chen Mo's thoughts, so as to have a deeper understanding of him.
Chen Mo thought for a short time and thought of the past.
Those knots and ties that can't be let go of seem to have become fleeting clouds that are not worth mentioning compared with the two lives.
Thoughts are full and feelings are deepening.
When he spoke, there was more vicissitudes of the world in his voice.
The boy doesn't know the taste of sorrow and falls in love with the floor. Fall in love with the floor, and worry about the new words.
Now I know the taste of sorrow, and I want to talk about it. I want to say that I will not rest, but I say that the weather is cool and autumn.
The word stopped, and the crow was silent.
Wang Anshi fell into Chen Mo with a wine glass, and the meat that Steward Hu had caught in his mouth forgot to chew.
The biggest reaction was Wang Tan'er, who seemed to think of scenes from the past, and her pretty face was full of detachment.
As for Qin Xianglian, she fell into obsession.
She didn't quite understand the deep meaning of this poem, but she understood her own officials, especially when she thought of Chen Mo's kidnapping, she couldn't help but feel a little more self-blame.
"As long as you can get along with the officials, nothing matters."
"yes, yes." In the end, Wang Anshi took the lead in opening his mouth, "Brother Chen's literary brilliance is peerless, and my brother is here to congratulate you in advance on the title of the county list." ”
One meal, one word, Wang Anshi no longer has any worries, and when he goes back, he will arrange for Chen Mo to be the first place in the county test.
"Brother Wang's auspicious words, the younger brother doesn't dare to borrow it." Chen Mo smiled bitterly, "Scholars all over the world work hard to take the exam, which is nothing more than to become famous in the world, and that is not the path I want to take." ”
"Why?" Wang Anshi's face changed.
"I have to quit my family to catch the exam, and I have to leave my hometown if I am fortunate enough to be an official in the future, I am reluctant."
As he spoke, Chen Mo looked at Qin Xianglian.
The latter is hearty, and the fawn is rambling.
"Give up a small family, for everyone, throughout the ages, heroes and heroes are as good as heroes." Wang Anshi raised his voice.
"Brother Wang, the younger brother is not a hero, nor a hero, just an ordinary person. Don't dare to think that just by reading some books, you can become an official and make great progress. "Chen Mo is neither humble nor arrogant.
"According to Childe, isn't the book read in vain?" Wang Tan'er came back to her senses.
"That's not true." Chen Mo raised his finger and said, "Aren't these pots, charcoals, meat, and wine all borrowed from books?" ”
"So, Childe's Zhi is not studying, but Gewu?" Wang Tan'er seemed to have an understanding.
"It's okay for Miss to understand it that way." Chen Mo nodded, surging with pride, "There is no shortage of Chen Mo in this world, a person who has studied and entered the world, but there must be no less enlightener who is willing to live in hardship and push through Gewu." ”
"So, what does Childe really want to do?" Wang Tan'er subconsciously asked.
"It's still reading, but it's ...... It's teaching others to read. ”
After Chen Mo finished speaking, he poured wine and toasted.