Taipingchun

Listening to the sound of gongs and drums in the middle of the night, everyone knew in their hearts that this was the departure of the team to announce the good news.

Xu Xiu walked to the window and stared at the dark night, and couldn't help but fell into a strange feeling. At this moment, he seemed to remember something.

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However, it is said that a few miles to the west of Huating, there is a township named Anzhuang Township, and a village named Xiaozhen Village. In this village, there is a family of Xu's and no other surname.Xiaozhen Village is neither small nor big, with about [-] households.

The ancestors have been craftsmen for generations. I heard that when the Sanbao eunuch went to the West, the ancestors of the Xu family contributed to it. When it came to the generation of the great grandfather Xu Gui, this old man did not know what kind of magic he had, so he invited his husband to teach his son.

This generation of children also vented their anger, and won a school scholar named He Yong, Xu Xiuzhi's grandfather.In terms of the next generation, this and Yong Xiucai have three sons, the eldest son Caimu, the second son Cailin, and the third son is Na Caisen.

In the past, this great-grandfather Xu Gui established the family law, saying that every generation must separate the family, if not, you will not enter the ancestral temple, and your roots will be cut off. Under such threats, when it comes to the generation of the three Xu family brothers, this Three more households were added to Xiaozhen Village, and one family became three families.

The eldest brother Caimu is a hard-working person, but the road to the imperial examinations has not stopped at the fame of a scholar, and there is no one master in the village.

In Xu Xiu's life, Sun Fanmao, after entering ethnology, there are also those fraternities who are right, and some can make up a few poems.

He had a cousin above him, born to his third uncle Caisen, who was 17 years old at the time, named Xu Jue, who was able to write lectures when he was a child, and was awarded as a scholar in succession.

This move is no small matter, everyone in Xiaozhen Village regards him as the hope of changing the family from now on.

Xu Caisen was naturally very proud that his son had won the Juren. After writing the invitation, the country gentry, in-laws, aristocratic families, and fellow-clan friends were all invited.

The proud brother Xu Cailin said: "I have been thinking about it for a long time. Although this family can only be changed after the master Jinshi is selected, but the dog is also the first in our clan to raise people. It is okay to change the family. Can the second brother do it?" A set of flagpoles and house numbers for my younger brother."

In ancient times, if the title was awarded on the gold list, when the good news came, the family would tear down the door and rebuild it, making it more grand, so there is a saying that the door will be changed.Xu Xiu's father had no problem thinking about it, although he was still somewhat dissatisfied with his publicity, he still agreed.There are six sets of flagpole house numbers in a row, which is very beautiful.

If there is a master in the family, the tax of the whole village can be reduced or exempted. Although it is uncomfortable for the father and son to make public, they still dare to be kind.

It has been four years in a row. Xu Jue went to Beijing the next year to catch up with the exam and was named Luosun Shan. People in the village and outside the country didn't think too much about it. Anyway, Master Juren is already a heavenly man, and the second subject was also named Luosun Shan. This time he failed in two subjects. , Caisen and his son should restrain themselves.But they did the opposite, as usual in Yange Township, the slightest negligence would be beaten and scolded.

Even the clan brothers often bully him, Xu Caimu is not good at words, he doesn't fight, just avoids seeing him.Xu Cailin is a good carpenter, but he doesn't know how to make such a trick. He shows up in public all day long, but the third brother finds an excuse to bully him severely.

On that day, Xu Cailin brought the young Xu Xiu to the old scholar who is a master of ethnology, and kowtowed three times in a row. The old scholar quickly helped him up, and said, "How dare you accept this great gift?"

Xu Cailin didn't say a word, just pointed to his heart with his fingers, patted Xu Xiu's back, and then bowed his hands towards the old scholar, so the old scholar understood clearly, pulled Xu Caisen and said: "But for the baby .” Seeing him nodding, he said, “This is easy.”

He took Xu Xiu's hand and said, "Axiu, do you know why your father is like this?"

Xu Xiu, who was only four years old, didn't understand the world, and said puzzledly: "I don't know."

The old scholar patted his palm and said with emotion: "Your father is all for you."

Xu Xiu looked at his father in confusion, and said to the old scholar in a childish voice, "Why is that?"

Old Xu Xiu hugged Xu Xiu, and said in a slow voice: "Your big brother Xu Jue, when you were born, was awarded Ju Ren. Do you know?"

Children are naturally naughty, Xu Xiu moved around uncomfortably, her mouth shrunk and said: "He's his, it has nothing to do with me."

Seeing his father Xu Cailin bit his lip fiercely, the young Xu Xiucai felt a little touched.

The old scholar said: "You see third uncle Xu Caisen and brother Jue, do you want to play with them?"

Xu Xiu thought for a while before saying aggrievedly: "I don't want to."

"Why?"

"I don't seem to like Axiu."

"No, the world respects fame and fame, but your third uncle Caisen has fallen into a magic barrier and treats people meanly."

"Your father works all day long, your mother spins cloth day and night, and your brother Jue is angry with his clothes, why?"

Xu Xiu asked curiously, "Fame?"

The old scholar nodded and said, "Yes, Axiu, study hard."

The naive Xu Xiu asked, "Is there any benefit?"

The old scholar scratched his nose and said in a good manner: "You are so powerful at such a young age, haha. If you talk about the advantages, you have studied, gained fame, your parents are old and have a son, only you are such a doll, naturally send it to me." I hope you will make progress and earn a job in the future, so that your parents will look good. If you pass the Jinshi examination, enter the Imperial Academy, and become an official, you will be able to feel proud."

"What does it mean to be elated?"

The old scholar smiled and said: "Your parents will not be angry anymore. When you become an official, you will be able to make money, and you still have to sit in the lobby and beat people's boards. When you go out, you will be gong and shouted. You are magnificent. These Benefits, if you don't study, you won't win the Jinshi, where will you get it."

"That's it. Daddy, Ah Niu should study hard, and I will give Daddy and Eminem some credit in the future." Xu Xiu clenched her small fists and said to her father.

Xu Cailin had narrowed his eyes a long time ago, and hearing Xu Xiu's words, he couldn't help but choked up and said, "A Niu has such a heart, as a father, what can I do if I take some anger."

The old scholar put Xu Xiu on the ground, patted his buttocks and said, "Okay, you go and play."

"Go." Xu Cailin said as well, wiping away his tears.

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"Great. Jun." Lu Shen questioned.

Xu Xiu who came back to her senses quickly said: "Ah, it's nothing, I just feel sorry for my parents."

Everyone knew that his parents were not there, so they couldn't help comforting him after hearing this.

Xu Xiu thought: She also said that she was utilitarian, but it turned out to be what her parents expected.

Thinking that after I worshiped Qian Fu as my teacher, I only went to the lower family school to confess to my fellow scholar, and he just nodded indifferently and didn't say anything, so I couldn't help but feel deeply guilty. This old scholar is really a good person. When I return to my hometown in the future, I must thank Kaimeng teacher for his kindness.

Yan Song smiled and said, "Here we come."

This is where he has the best hearing, and before everyone felt it, he heard the sound of gongs and drums.

"Boom, boom."

Today is destined to be a sleepless night, the Wenhan Society is gathered in the Susong Hall, and even Xu Hui sits silently by the side, seemingly a little nervous.

Tao Ji said weakly: "Come if you come, anyway, I can't do this class anyway."

There was a rush of footsteps, and the whole Susong Hall was very tense. This is not only the gathering place of the Wenhan Club, but also the residence of many scholars from Susong.

Even the merchants who run this place have already prepared a lot of firecrackers and fireworks. If there are some noble people here, they will be proud of themselves.

At this moment, the ten people on the second floor unconsciously looked at the downstairs door. They were also nervous, or in other words, no one could not be nervous.

It was a good omen to see the gong ringing team stopped at the door of the Susong Guild Hall. At this time, the shopkeeper had an old face smiling.

Hearing Baozi rush in and shout loudly: "Congratulations to Tao Ji, the son of Huating County, Songjiang Prefecture, Nanzhili, who won the 150th and ninth place in the "Book of Songs", and a good report to Nangong!"

He said again: "Which one is Master Tao Ji, a Chinese-style raiser?" He looked around, without thinking, and asked for a reward.

There was an uproar in the Litigation Hall, they all knew about Tao Ji, but they never thought that Tao Ji would be the first person in the Kesu Song Hall to report success to Nangong.

The so-called Jiebao Nangong is presided over by the Ministry of Rites. Nangong is the system of the Han Dynasty, and now it has become a good name for the examination.

Xu Xiu patted Tao Ji's cheek with a smile and said, "Come on, Master Chinese Juren."

Tao Ji straightened up, stood up, laughed loudly and cupped his hands at the Wenhan Society: "I didn't expect that I was lucky to be able to pass the test."

Yan Song congratulated and said: "Liang Bo can't be self-effacing. There is no such thing as luck if you will try. Congratulations."

"congratulations."

Just after the shopkeeper made a reward on his behalf, good news came again and again.

"Congratulations to Nanhai County, Guangzhou Prefecture, Guangdong Province, where Zifang presented the Imperial Examination "Book of Changes" and won the 130th place. Good news to Nangong!"

"Congratulations to Gu Yingxiang, the son of Changzhou County, Suzhou Prefecture, Nanzhili, who won the [-]th place in the "Book of Songs", and a good report to Nangong!"

"Congratulations to Shao Tingyu, the son of Huai'an County, Fuzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province, who won the No. 90 nine in the "Book of Songs", and a good report to Nangong"

This series of good news was like an explosion in the Susong Club Hall. The crowd was excited for a while, and the ten members of the Wenhan Society were also very happy. Although the rankings were not very high, and the highest was only 99, for Juzi, it was very important to be able to enter The list of 300 people is already enough to be called a high talent.

However, everyone gradually became a little embarrassed. The good news from Xu Xiu, Lu Shen, Wei Xiao, Dong Qi, Yan Song and others has not yet come, and half an hour has passed.

Lu Shenhun said indifferently: "There is no need to worry."

As soon as he finished speaking, another burst of rapid gongs and drums came.

Xu Xiu grabbed the handrail on the second floor and stared down.

just hear:

"Congratulations to Nanzhili, Suzhou Prefecture, Kunshan Juzi Wei School, No. 7 in the "Book of Books" High School, and a good report to Nangong!"

"Congratulations, brother Zicai." Everyone was sincerely happy for him, No.7, if nothing else happened, the ranking in the court test would not be low, this is a result to be proud of.

"It's a fluke." Wei Xiao waved his hands again and again, but the joy on his face really couldn't be faked.

"Congratulations to Lu Shenju, the son of Shanghai County, Songjiang Prefecture, Nanzhili, No. 9 in the "Book of Songs" High School, and good news to Nangong!"

"Congratulations, brother Ziyuan!"

Lu Shen smiled and said, "It's still early."

"Congratulations to Yan Songju, the son of Fenyi County, Yuanzhou Prefecture, Jiangxi Province, who ranked 36th in the "Book of Songs" high school, and a good report to Nangong!"

"Congratulations, Brother Weizhong."

Yan Song clapped his arms and said happily, "Then we will wait for Wen Yu, the good news from Jun Yi."

"Congratulations to Xu Xiuju, the son of Huating County, Songjiang Prefecture, Nanzhili, No.3 in "Book of Changes" High School, and good news to Nangong!"

Tao Ji screamed strangely, hooked Xu Xiu's neck and shook vigorously: "Axiu, you are too powerful."

Xu Hui also gave a rare smile, and said to Xu Xiu, "Congratulations Brother Xiu."

The voice of congratulations does not need to be detailed.

Xu Xiu shook her fist slightly, so she lived up to her parents' expectations.

Dong Qi said with a frowning face: "I am me, what about my ranking, I am the one who wants to be the number one in high school, why did you try and not get me?"

Principal Wei patted him and said, "Here we come, listen."

"Congratulations to Dong Qi, the son of Kuaiji County, Shaoxing Prefecture, Zhejiang Province, No. 1 in the "Book of Changes" High School, Duke Huiyuan, congratulations on your successful report to Nangong! The little one bows to the old man."

With the loud noise of the newspaper, the whole hall was like thunder on the ground, this is Huiyuan.

Everyone hugged Dong Qi one by one, Xu Xiu exaggeratedly said: "Mr. Huiyuan, you want the number one scholar and the first place."

He has already passed the examination for Huiyuan, and he is only short of the first prize. If he can get two yuan and win the first place, he will surely shine in the annals of history.It is only one year, which is rare in the world.

Dong Qi was stunned for a while, jumped up and said excitedly: "Zi, I won you!"

Everyone thought he would say something brilliant, but when they heard this, they couldn't help laughing, Wei Xiao said to him with a smile on his face: "If you win, you will be the brother, then you will get two yuan and get the first place, and the champion will also be awarded And took it down."

"That's right, Duke Huiyuan." Everyone booed.

Dong Qi blushed and patted his chest and said, "It's only natural!"