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"Zong Rui, can you really speak to Mr. Shen?"

"I don't know. Mr. Shen is a second-ranked Jinshi and the magistrate of Anyuan County. I am just a linshan student. The gap is too big. It is my honor for Mr. Shen to give me face. It is completely okay not to give me face."

"Then don't accept these ten taels of silver. Zong Lin has already given you ten taels of silver. If Zong Kun's affairs are not handled well, you can return these ten taels of silver."

"Why should you go back? I've already accepted it, so I won't go back. Dad, don't think so much. The clan leader gets a lot of money every year. This time, for Zong Kun's matter, he took out sixty taels at once.

Bai Yin, just imagine who in the family has such strong strength. Besides, if I really do a good job for Zong Kun and let him work as a magistrate in the county government, the reward will definitely be more than these twenty taels of silver. The clan leader and

Brother Zong Lin will definitely give you some money as a reward."

"Well, now that you have decided, let's do what you want. We don't need any money at home. You should keep the money and go to Nanchang Mansion to take the provincial examination. You will need a lot of money. You can take it all with you then."

"Dad, if you handle Zong Kun's affairs well, the reward you get will be kept at home. You have spent too much money and food on supporting me to go to school these years, and you have not thought about your own affairs at all. It will not work if there is no money at home. If I

I have left home and my father is alone at home. He is too lonely and has to think about renewing his relationship."

"You kid, why are you thinking about my affairs? The family really doesn't need any money. You can take it all away when the time comes."

While talking, Wu Shungui wiped the corners of his eyes. The extreme relief made his feelings much more fragile. He didn't expect Wu Zongrui to be so sensible.

Arriving at the door, Wu Zongrui knocked gently.

The social science school of the Wu family is next to the enclosed house, very close to it, and it is a separate courtyard, which looks quite impressive.

The social studies gentleman's surname is Zeng, and his family name is Mr. Zeng. He has a high prestige.

Mr. Zeng was of great help to Wu Zongrui. Wu Zongrui entered social studies at the age of six. From the age of ten, he took part in county examinations, government examinations and college examinations, all of which were supported by Mr. Zeng. Without Mr. Zeng’s careful teaching and vigorous

Support, Wu Zongrui cannot have the reputation of a Linshan student.

Repay kindness with kindness and revenge with hatred. Wu Zongrui was full of gratitude to Mr. Zeng.

He who traveled through time understands the importance of identity. If you travel into a beggar's body, even if you have great abilities, you will not be able to use them. People will regard you as a loser and will not listen to you at all, even if you are a rebel family who has joined the rebellion.

I won't even ask for it. Besides, if I don't have food to eat, I don't have money, and I'm waiting to starve to death, what else can I do?

Reality is reality, don’t think too naively. Before time travel, Wu Zongrui wrote several time travel novels and read many time travel novels. He had never seen the protagonist time travel into a beggar.

Thanks to the strong support of Mr. Zeng, Wu Zongrui, who traveled through time, has the title of a Linshan student, which is already a high-profile event.

The door opened, and Mr. Zeng, holding a pointer, stood at the door. He saw Wu Zongrui with a respectful attitude and nodded slightly.

Wu Zongrui quickly bowed his head and saluted.

"Student Zong Rui pays homage to Sir."

"It turns out to be Zong Rui. Come in quickly. I'm in class. I thought it was some ignorant kid knocking on the door."

Wu Zongrui blushed a little, but he had forgotten about this incident.

"I don't know that sir is in class, but a student interrupted him."

"Come in, classes have just started for a few days, so it's not an intrusion. I often talk about you to the students and let them follow your example. Whether it's Ganzhou or the whole of Jiangxi, the fourteen-year-old Linshan student,

Very few."

"The teacher praised me, but the students didn't dare to take it seriously."

"This is not a compliment. I am proud to have students like you."

While talking, Wu Zongrui followed Mr. Zeng to the backyard.

The backyard is Mr. Zeng’s residence. Wu Zongrui often came here before and is very familiar with it.

Mr. Zeng teaches alone in the Wu Family Society School without his family. He goes home during spring and winter vacations every year and comes here about two days before classes start.

So far, Wu Zongrui doesn't know where Mr. Zeng's home is, but based on the current traffic conditions and the number of days of vacation, it is estimated that Mr. Zeng's home is not too far away.

Seeing Mr. Zeng sit down, Wu Zongrui still stood respectfully.

A strange color flashed across Mr. Zeng's face, and he thought for a moment before speaking.

"Zong Rui, you passed the college examination at the age of fourteen. It's normal to be a little excited. It's not a big deal. When the Wu family and the patriarch decided to send you to Hanming Temple to practice, I also think it's feasible. The temple is clean and can help you

Calm down your mind. Many years ago, I had an encounter with Master Jueyuan, the abbot of Hanming Temple. Master Jueyuan has profound Buddhist principles and compassion, and he will definitely be able to treat you well. Now it seems that this decision is really good.

"

Wu Zongrui was stunned for a moment and suddenly understood.

"Thank you sir for taking care of me. In fact, when the student first arrived at Hanming Temple, there were many inappropriate behaviors. Thanks to the compassion of the abbot, Master Jueyuan."

"Just go home. I heard that you are planning to take the provincial examination in September."

"Yes, no matter what the outcome is, at least you can go and experience it."

"That's okay. There is a big difference between the rural examination and the college examination. Although they are both held in the Gongyuan of Nanchang Prefecture, the rural examination has many rules. The examiners are all from the capital and appointed by the emperor. As for the time of the examination, it is different from the examination time.

It’s the same as the college examination, three exams, each exam lasts for three days, covering four books and five classics, policy questions and poems..."

Wu Zongrui listened very carefully. Familiarity with history and personal experience are two completely different concepts.

Seeing that Wu Zongrui's attitude was always very respectful and the look on his face was very peaceful, Mr. Zeng showed a smile of relief. There had been a lot of rumors about Wu Zongrui in the past two days. He didn't believe it at first. He was too familiar with it.

Wu Zongrui, I don’t believe that Wu Zongrui will have such a huge change.

Just one visit and conversation is not enough to draw a complete conclusion, but Wu Zongrui's performance at this moment at least proves that changes have occurred.

"I heard that you don't plan to go to the county school. Since you have decided to take the provincial examination in September, why not go to the county school."

"Sir, the student has decided to go to Nanchang Prefecture to take the provincial examination at the end of June or early July. The departure time is only about five months. If he rushes to the county school, he will need to spend money and worry about food and accommodation. Secondly, he will not be able to rest assured in such a short time.

Students think that it is better to study at home with peace of mind."

"It's a good idea, but I heard that you plan to cultivate the fields. Is this a problem?"

"With this decision, the students thought that they could combine work and rest with studying while farming. Thinking about Tao Yuanming at the time, picking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence and leisurely seeing the Nanshan Mountains, it was also an extraordinary situation."

Mr. Zeng's expression gradually became serious.

"Zong Rui, I'm afraid you can't imagine how difficult the rural examination is. The number of students taking the rural examination in Jiangxi ranges from more than a thousand to several thousand. The number of people who can pass the examination may be less than a hundred. Even if you have county examinations, government examinations and

Success in the college examinations is always good, but it is not necessarily the case in the provincial examinations. You must know that many students who participate in the provincial examinations have taken the examination several times..."

Just as Mr. Zeng finished speaking, Wu Zongrui spoke again.

"Mr. has misunderstood the student. The student does not underestimate the provincial examination. He is full of awe for the provincial examination in September. However, the student has been practicing in Hanming Temple for three months and has gained a lot of insights. The student believes that reading can increase knowledge and realize ambitions.

On the one hand, a strong body is also another aspect. You can study and work well at the same time. Only when you have a good body can you study and do things better."

Mr. Zeng nodded slightly.

"That's true. Studying while working is an option. It seems that you have thought about it carefully, so I won't say more."

...

Seeing that nearly half an hour had passed, Wu Zongrui was about to stand up and say goodbye.

"Zong Rui, I heard that you plan to go to the county government office to collect the silver, and go to see Mr. Shen."

"Yes, Brother Zong Lin came to me yesterday and said that he wanted to find a job for Zong Kun in the county government. No one in the family has anything to do with Mr. Shen. Only I am Mr. Shen's student..."

"Oh, have you forgotten so many things about the Wu family in the past?"

"I have not, and I will never forget, that the student was sent to Hanming Temple to practice. It was a blessing in disguise. Thanks to my husband's care and Master Jueyuan's teachings, when I left Hanming Temple, Master Jueyuan repeatedly told me to be compassionate.

I kept this sentence firmly in mind, and after returning home, I told Brother Zong Lin personally that he would let the past matter go by him."

Mr. Zeng stared directly at Wu Zongrui with his eyes widened.

Wu Zongrui did not avoid Mr. Zeng’s eyes.

After a while, Mr. Zeng spoke.

"Zong Rui, your change is beyond my expectation. It seems that you have extraordinary circumstances. This is your blessing."

"Once a teacher, always a father. Students will never forget Mr.'s teachings."

"It's rare that you have such a heart. I've also thought about Zong Kun's matter. It's hard for this kid to have any future in his studies. It's better to send him to the Yamen to sharpen his skills. If you rush to see Mr. Shen, if you don't pay attention, it may not be good for you to stay.

I wrote a letter based on my impression. When you go to see Mr. Shen, please submit this letter to me. It may be helpful to you."

Mr. Zeng took out a letter from his pocket and placed it on the table.

Wu Zongrui quickly bowed and saluted again.

"Student, thank you sir for taking care of me."

"No need, before I know it, it will be half an hour before I have to go to class."

Walking out of the courtyard and looking back at the small courtyard, Wu Zongrui had a strange thought in his heart. He instinctively felt that Mr. Zeng was not a simple man. In fact, Mr. Zeng had not been studying in the Wu family society for a long time.

That is, about ten years, which is really nothing compared to those old academics who have been teaching for decades.

Mr. Zeng had an intersection with Master Jue Yuan, the abbot of Hanming Temple, and now it seems that he also had an intersection with Mr. Shen, the magistrate of the county. This is not simple.
Chapter completed!