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"Zong Rui, where did you get these one hundred taels of silver?"

Looking at the silver on the table, Mr. Zeng spoke seriously.

Wu Zongrui is about to leave for Nanchang Fucheng to take the provincial examination. Mr. Zeng also knows that Wu Zongrui will definitely come to visit the social school. The autumn break is coming soon, and the grain in the fields will be harvested. During the two-month autumn break, Mr. Zeng also

I need to go home and have a look.

"Sir, the student earned this by himself. He is about to go to Nanchang Prefecture to take the provincial examination. Before leaving, I came here to visit him and thank him for his many years of teaching."

"Zong Rui, you have done a lot of things in the past few months. The yield of corn grown by your family has reached more than three stones. I did not expect that you wrote down the planting method in detail and gave it to me, including

How to grow potatoes, I understand what you mean, but I won’t reveal how to grow corn.”

"Sir, you can spread the method of growing maize. Last year, Anyuan County and even Ganzhou suffered from famine. This year's annual harvest is not very good. Let's just say that the grain grown by many farmers in my Wu family has a harvest of

It’s not very good. If the family hadn’t waived the land tax this spring and provided some food relief, many families would not be able to survive at all. The students thought that by spreading good planting methods so that farmers can get more food, at least they can

More farmers will be saved from displacement."

"Zong Rui, do you really have this idea?"

"That's really what students think."

Mr. Zeng nodded slightly, his expression became more serious, and he looked at Wu Zongrui for a while before continuing to speak.

"Zong Rui, you came home from Hanming Temple and did a lot of things that far exceeded my expectations. You resisted the mob's attack on the Wu family, went on long-distance raids to exterminate the bandits, and made Zong Kun the director of the county government office.

Officer, there is also this bumper harvest of corn, the output has reached more than three stones, I really didn’t expect it.”

"Sir, these are all students who have received the teachings of Master Jue Yuan."

"Maybe, but I think Master Jue Yuan can teach you how to cultivate the land and harvest more food, but it is impossible to completely change your cognition, let alone your temperament."

"Even students can't explain this."

"I have long said that this is your fate, and I will not trace the origin. Zong Rui, your status in the Wu family is already extraordinary. If you hadn't always kept a low profile, I'm afraid everyone in the family would know about it.

Thanks to your contribution, I know that your ambition and future are not in the Wu family. There is no room for you here. I just hope that in the future, you will have a future and be able to keep your heart. Don't forget where you were born, let alone

Live in drunkenness and dream of death, just like the common people."

"The student has remembered the teacher's teachings, and the student will never forget all the previous events."

Mr. Zeng stood up.

"Zong Rui, come with me for a walk to the mountain col behind."

An old man and a young man slowly walked towards the mountain col.

Mr. Zeng did not speak, and Wu Zongrui would not take the initiative to speak.

Wu Zongrui is already very familiar with this mountain col located behind the fenced house. He comes to this mountain col every day. At the beginning, he was so tired that he was out of breath and his legs were trembling as he climbed the mountain. After a few months, he has already

I can easily climb to the top of the mountain and breathe evenly.

"Zong Rui, you will go to this mountain col every evening, no matter it is windy or rainy, almost without interruption. At first I thought there was something strange in the mountain col, but later I realized that you are just exercising.

Will and physical strength.”

"I have taught social studies in the Wu family for ten years, and you are the first person to do this."

"Decades have passed, and no one in the Wu family has stood out. At most, they are just Linshan students. No one has passed the imperial examination, let alone the two imperial examinations. The family's expectations, my expectations, are all in yours."

It’s on me.”

"The rural examination and the college examination are different. Many people think that there is a world of difference. However, I think that the township examination and the college examination are similar and there is not much difference."

"Although you are only fifteen years old, I think your mental ability exceeds that of Zong Lin and Zong Kun. I still think that you will definitely be able to pass high school in this provincial examination."

...

Mr. Zeng was chatting eloquently and walked into the col in a blink of an eye.

There is a rather obvious path from the bottom of the mountain to the top.

Mr. Zeng pointed to the path and spoke again.

"In the past, I occasionally came to the mountain col and could hardly see this path. Now the path is clearly visible. I went to the mountain col two days ago and was filled with emotion. I can think of you working hard to climb to the top of the mountain and calmly.

Traveling between mountains, according to Master Jueyuan’s understanding, mountain climbing is also practice. Zong Rui, can you tell me how you feel?"

"Sir, students don't have much insight, so they can only persevere."

"Speak well and persevere. It is easy to say it, but it is not easy to practice it. I remember that when you first entered social studies, you were silent. In the following years, you indulged in your studies and your grades were the best.

After the county examination, I was proud of you. After the government examination and the college examination, I was a little worried. I felt that you paid too much attention to your studies. At that time, I once thought about taking you to travel around and letting you experience the many things in the outside world.

Regarding the matter, the Wu family decided to send you to Hanming Temple, but I didn’t agree with it. Now that I think about it, fortunately, I didn’t insist on my opinion too much.”

"Sir's hard work will always be remembered by students."

Wu Zongrui stood respectfully and bowed to Mr. Zeng.

Mr. Zeng did not shy away, and spoke with a smile.

"After the General Examination, scholars all have to travel. When you came back from Hanming Temple, I originally planned to suggest that you go out and have a look. When I heard that you were preparing to take the Provincial Examination, I gave up the idea. But I think you

You should still take the time to visit more. The Wu family is too small, Xinlongli is too small, and Anyuan County is too small. You will understand after you take the provincial examination."

Wu Zongrui nodded silently and did not speak.

"According to the rules of the imperial court, scholars need to form associations. This time you go to Nanchang Fucheng to take the provincial examination, you will definitely encounter these things. I think you should focus on your studies and try to participate in these matters as little as possible."

"Among scholars, there are not many people who are as courageous as you. It would be great if you could meet a close friend, but if you meet someone with a different path, you will cause trouble in the future."

Having said this, Mr. Zeng let out a long sigh.

"Zong Rui, that's all I can teach. A teacher-student relationship between you and me is a blessing gained from previous lives. No matter what your future is, I am proud to be your teacher."

At home, Liao Wenru was cleaning up.

We will set off early the next morning.

Seeing Wu Zongrui coming back, Liao Wenru straightened up and spoke.

"Brother, Brother Zong Lin came here just now. I heard that you went to social studies. He asked me to tell you about the matter of searching for potato seeds in Yunnan. Brother Zong Lin can do it so that uncle won't have to worry about it."

"I understand, Wen Ru, this trip to Nanchang Fucheng will take up to three months, so there is no need to prepare so many things."

"That won't work. My uncle has already said that he should prepare as many things as possible. What else can he say..."

"It's good to be at home for a thousand days, but it's always difficult to go out. Is this what you say?"

"That's right, that's right."

Wu Zongrui smiled bitterly and shook his head. He felt sorry for the parents in the world. In fact, he had already gone out to take the government examination and the college examination. He was still in such a young age that he had not gotten used to it.

"Wen Ru, don't bring too many things when you go out. Too many things will be a burden. Just bring enough money."

...

While he was talking, Wu Zonglin came.

"Brother Zong Lin, come in and sit down quickly."

"No, I won't disturb you. You will leave early tomorrow morning. I came here specially to take a look. I just told Wenru that I would take the Luo brothers to Yunnan to find potato seeds.

Uncle Yao is getting older and can't bear the traveling back and forth, so he rests at home. If you agree, I plan to set off after harvesting the rice."

"No problem, Wen Ru has already said it, but this matter is troubling you."

"Zong Rui, don't say such words. I'm still a little uncomfortable with you going to Nanchang Fucheng to take the provincial examination. My father asked me to do many things about the Wu family. Any problems I encountered before

Came to find you."

"I can't compare to Brother Zong Lin in handling matters within the family."

"Okay, let's not talk anymore, so as not to waste your time. We will set off at 9 o'clock tomorrow. I will accompany you to the county seat. Zong Kun is waiting for us at the county office. We brothers have a good time together. Zong Kun said that he must do it for you.

Farewell."

...

It was getting dark and the surrounding area was quiet.

Wu Shungui, Wu Zongrui and Liao Wenru stood in front of the tomb.

The tomb was cleanly cleaned, and the tombstone and the green steel stone altar looked particularly conspicuous. They were completed more than a month ago.

"Zong Rui, I have prayed to your mother to protect you. You will be safe and sound when you go to Nanchang Fucheng."

"Father, mother will definitely bless me. This time I go to Nanchang Fucheng, and the round trip will take at least three months. You must pay attention to your health at home, and let the Luo brothers do the farm work as much as possible. You can rest more and go to Yunnan

Brother Zong Lin has already told me about the search for potato seeds. He will take the Luo brothers there, so you don’t have to worry about it."

"Well, actually I still want to take the Luo brothers to Yunnan to buy potato seeds."

"Dad, please try not to interfere with family affairs. I have also noticed during this period that the patriarch and second uncle often ask you about family affairs. For so many years, you have not participated in the management of the family, and the joints are not

It is very clear that if you get involved rashly, some things will not be handled well and it will be difficult to explain."

"I know, I have pushed aside all family matters. The patriarch and second brother also often ask me about corn planting and potato seeds."

Wu Zongrui shook his head slightly.

"We have informed many people in the family about the methods of growing corn, including potato tubers, and they don't need to worry. I am true to my word and will never go back on my word. Besides, let the fields harvest more food."

, this is something that contributes to the family and is also the good karma we have accumulated."
Chapter completed!