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After sitting down, Wu Zonglin picked up the teacup, looked at the rather dark and thin Wu Zongrui and spoke.

"Zong Rui, you are a scholar with a good reputation after all. Soon you will go to Nanchang Mansion to take the provincial examination. You can just let others do the work in the fields."

Wu Zongrui smiled.

"Brother Zong Lin, it's a bit fun to be busy with things in the fields. Besides, during the busy farming season, there are not enough people at home, so I have to help."

"What are you talking about? There are not enough people in the family. Tell me. I will think of a way and find some people to help. I have already said that your participation in the provincial examination is a big matter for the family. The family must fully support it.

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"No need, it won't take long to get over it. After planting corn and soybeans, it will be much easier. The remaining five acres of paddy field will be finished in two or three days. I can feel at ease then."

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"You, you don't say a word about anything at home."

While Wu Zonglin was talking, he took out a cloth bag from his arms and placed it on the table.

"Zong Rui, there are twenty taels of silver in this, please keep it."

Wu Zongrui looked at the cloth bag on the table and shook his head slightly.

"Brother Zong Lin, you won't receive any reward for your merits. I can't accept this money."

Seeing Wu Zongrui's resolute attitude, Wu Zonglin was quite anxious.

"Zong Rui, Zong Kun has gone to the county government office early this morning. Everything is going well. Zong Kun is now the clerk of the military office. Thinking about how he has been working in the county government office for several years, his temper and character can be said to be good.

A lot has changed. Zong Kun was able to work in the county government. This is all due to you. I heard yesterday that the Chen family also recommended candidates and wanted to work in the county government. If it weren't for your efforts,

How can our Wu family resist the Chen family?"

"Oh, it's so fast. Zong Kun went to the county office early this morning to do some work."

"Well, in the past few days, I saw you busy raising seedlings, so I didn't bother you. In fact, there are some small things later, and my father and I can completely handle them."

"In this case, I will accept the money."

Wu Zongrui was not polite. After handling Wu Zongkun's affairs, he should also get some remuneration.

Seeing Wu Zongrui accept the money, Wu Zonglin smiled on his face.

"Okay, Zong Rui, I won't waste your time."

Just after Wu Zonglin left for a while, Liao Wenru came in.

Seeing the stains on Liao Wenru's face and the dust on his hands, Wu Zongrui frowned and spoke.

"Wen Ru, didn't you say that you can do things in the fields as long as you stretch out your hand? There is no need to work hard. You are still young, just experience it."

"Brother, I have been farming since I was eight years old. At that time, my senior brother took me to work in the fields. I have grown both corn and rice, but I have never seen corn grown like this."

"I know that you will not be so tired when you are in Hanming Temple. The senior brothers will definitely take care of you."

"That's not necessarily true. Brother, you already have a great reputation. Aren't you busy from morning to night every day?"

Wu Zongrui was speechless for a moment, looked at Liao Wenru, and changed the topic.

"Wen Ru, Zong Kun went to the county government office early this morning."

"It's so fast. In just a few days, Brother Zongkun has gone to the county government to do some work."

"It's not very fast. I estimate that the clan leader and Brother Zong Lin have been busy for a long time before this. Many joints have been opened."

"Brother, I think the most important thing is you. If you hadn't met the county magistrate, Brother Zong Kun wouldn't have been able to enter the county government office to do things."

"Stop talking, wash yourself well and follow me to visit Mr. Zeng tomorrow."

"I won't go. I don't know Mr. Zeng. Besides, I have to help plow the fields tomorrow."

Wu Zongrui looked at Liao Wenru and was speechless. He originally wanted to introduce Liao Wenru to Mr. Zeng, and when the time was right, let Liao Wenru study in social studies. However, looking at the current situation, Liao Wenru would definitely not agree.

At dawn, Wu Zongrui got up.

During the half-month holiday when social studies are suspended, every household is busy with spring plowing, and it is unlikely that their children can study peacefully in social studies. However, Wu Zongrui still has to visit Mr. Zeng early. He knows Mr. Zeng’s habits.

, I can't stand those lazy people. As a student of Mr. Zeng, Mr. Zeng will definitely not be happy if I go to visit him from day to day.

This time Wu Zongkun was able to work in the county government, which was basically due to Mr. Zeng.

Wu Zongrui felt that Mr. Zeng must have an unusual background because he did not reveal his real face. He probably came to teach sociology in the Wu family to avoid the worldly world.

When knocking on the door, Wu Zongrui looked at the sky and saw that it should have just been midnight, which was six o'clock in the morning.

Without a watch, you rely on an hourglass, a standard watch, or simply your own sense of time to estimate time.

The door opened quickly, and Mr. Zeng stood at the door, full of energy.

Wu Zongrui felt a little frightened in his heart, and some images popped up in his mind. He was once scolded by his husband with a ruler because he was late. His palms were so swollen that he could not hold a pen, and his buttocks were so swollen that he could not sit down.

"Students meet sir. It's so early sir."

"You're not bad either. It seems you've kept up your good habit of getting up early."

"I learned this from my husband."

"It's still early, come and walk around with me."

Because it was the busy farming season, a lot of sounds and shadows could be seen around the school, and some people came out of the enclosure and hurried towards the fields.

The Wu family is based on agriculture and relies on farming to make a living.

Mr. Zeng obviously didn't want to disturb everyone, so he headed directly towards the back left of the school. After walking for about ten minutes from here, you can enter the hills behind, where no one will be farming.

Wu Zongrui followed Mr. Zeng and headed towards the hill.

He was too familiar with this area, and the surrounding terrain was already embedded in his mind.

"Zong Rui, when Master Jue Yuan passed away, you went to Hanming Temple to pay homage. You did a good job."

"Students should go to worship. If they don't go, it will look heartless and unjust."

"What I'm saying is that you have made such a big change, and Master Jue Yuan deserves credit for it. I used to have no interest in Buddhism, and thought it was just words. Although human nature is good, there is too much nastiness in the world.

, it can’t be resisted. Now it seems that my understanding has changed a bit, but I still think that there is no need to be merciful to the evil people."

"What you are saying is that evil people must be punished, so that the culture of punishing evil and promoting good can be reflected."

"Yes, yes, you actually have this understanding. I was a little worried. Buddhism teaches people to be kind-hearted. This is good, but you should not indulge in it too much and think that Buddhism can influence everyone in the world.

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"The students have remembered the teacher's teachings."

"Zong Rui, you don't have to be so humble. As the saying goes, a person is better than a person. I conclude that you are much better than me. What you have done these days has surprised me. The patriarch and the elders of the family also think of you.

You have changed a lot. You are able to see through many things and deal with them calmly. It is amazing. You are only fifteen years old after all. I don’t know why you have changed so much. To say this is all due to Master Jue Yuan.

, I definitely don’t believe it, but I won’t delve into the reasons. In the final analysis, this is all your creation.”

Wu Zongrui looked at Mr. Zeng and was extremely shocked. He didn't know how to answer, so he simply stopped talking.

"Zong Kun went to the county government yesterday to do some work. I expect you will come to visit today."

Wu Zongrui's face turned red and he spoke.

"Zong Kun is able to go to the county government to do things. It is all thanks to the teacher. The students are just taking advantage of the teacher. Yesterday, Brother Zong Lin sent me twenty taels of silver as a reward. After thinking about it, I must give this money to him.

It’s appropriate for you, sir.”

Mr. Zeng turned his head and looked at Wu Zongrui, a glint of light bursting out of the corner of his eyes.

"Zong Rui, do you really think so?"

"That's how students see it."

"Then you are wrong. I have no virtue or ability. Lord Shen would value me so much. In the final analysis, it is still your own ability. As far as I know, the fourteen-year-old Linshan student is already the number one in Anyuan County.

He is the number one person in Ganzhou and his future prospects are limitless. Mr. Shen is a member of the officialdom, so he is still willing to give such a favor."

"Sir is only talking about one aspect. Without your letter, the students would not be able to see Mr. Shen."

"Yes, I don't deny this, but you have to know that when the master introduces the door, cultivation is personal, and how to speak in front of Master Shen is the most important. Zong Kun's matter was settled so quickly, it can be seen that Shen

Your Excellency has a very good impression of you, and I am very pleased."

"So, the student thinks that the reward should still go to the teacher."

"I won't take any remuneration. I do a lot of self-cultivation every year, which is enough to live on. But you are different. There are too many places where you need money. You will understand after you take the provincial examination."

Wu Zongrui looked at Mr. Zeng and bowed his head.

"The teacher said this, and the student stopped insisting. These twenty taels of silver should be regarded as loaned by the teacher to the student, and the student will definitely pay back double the amount in the future."

"Okay, I'll wait for that day."

...

Entering the hills, the surrounding light was a little dim.

Mr. Zeng stopped, looked at Wu Zongrui, and spoke slowly.

"Zong Rui, I think you will definitely pass the high school in this provincial examination."

"Why did you say this? The student just wanted to gain some insights and never thought about high school."

"I have always believed that in rural examination high schools, knowledge is one aspect, tolerance is another aspect, and knowledge is indispensable. If we say that all people in rural examination high schools study hard and are not familiar with the world, it is definitely not the case. I feel that your knowledge

, your magnanimity and knowledge have completely surpassed your age. According to your talent, not to mention the provincial examination, even the provincial examination and the palace examination are not a problem."
Chapter completed!