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When he came out of Gongyuan, Wu Zongrui didn't feel anything. If he was relatively nervous in the first exam, he gradually adapted to it later. In fact, Wu Zongrui, who has experienced many exams, has no feelings for such exams that determine his future and destiny.

We still attach great importance to it, and it is precisely because we attach great importance to it that we have made all preparations.

When he walked out of the gate of Gongyuan and saw five people standing not far in front, Wu Zongrui was a little dazed.

Wu Zonglin, Luo Dianming, Luo Dianyong, Luo Dianzhao and others stood next to Liao Wenru.

"Brother Zong Lin, Luo Dianming, Luo Dianyong, Luo Diazhao, when did you come to Nanchang Fucheng?"

Wu Zonglin spoke with a smile on his face.

"We arrived yesterday. This time we passed through Nanchang Fucheng and went to Yunnan to buy potato seeds."

Wu Zongrui nodded, he understood that Wu Zonglin and others were not just passing through Nanchang Fucheng, but came specifically to Nanchang Fucheng. The Wu family has not had a candidate for many years. He, Wu Zongrui, is the hope of the Wu family, and

Mr. Zeng is sure that he can pass high school in this provincial examination.

"Okay, the provincial examination has just ended. It's time to go have a good meal and have a good drink together."

Luo Dianzhao carried Wu Zongrui's luggage and the group headed towards Zuixianju Inn.

The restaurants and brothels in Nanchang Fucheng were very busy on this day. After the provincial examination, many candidates went to restaurants or brothels to eat and drink. Wu Zongrui originally planned to find a special restaurant and have everyone eat together, but Wu Zonglin said

Zuixianju Inn is already very good.

Returning to the room, Wu Zonglin followed him in.

After Liao Wenru poured the tea, he left and went downstairs to arrange a banquet. The three Luo brothers followed Liao Wenru.

"Zong Rui, everything is fine at home, don't worry about me."

"Well, how was the rice harvest?"

"It's not very good, but it's better than last year."

"The autumn field tax has been collected. I don't know what the situation of the Wu family is like."

"There is basically no problem. I can turn in all the autumn land taxes. By the way, Zong Kun has done a good job in the county government, and Niu Er has also become an official in the county government."

"Oh, Zong Kun is so awesome. He made Niu Er a county official so quickly."

"It's not that Zong Kun is so powerful. The county government actually lacks a lot of people. The uprising of King Sui Tian caused the county government to lose a lot of people. Later, when recruiting officials, Zong Kun helped to speak, and Master Bo agreed."

"Brother Zong Lin, when did you set off from home?"

"It's been almost a month."

"What did you see along the way?"

"Well, I don't feel very good. We can see the damage in some places. When I was in the capital city of Ganzhou, I saw a lot of refugees. The government was very rude to them and did not allow them to enter the city..."

Wu Zongrui nodded slightly.

From the first year of Chongzhen to the fifth year of Chongzhen, disasters were most frequent, especially in the north. There were droughts for many years, and the fields had no harvests. The people could not survive, and they had to pay land taxes. In desperation, they could only fall into poverty.

As refugees, wandering around, many local governments not only did not think of relieving the people, but also expelled the refugees on a large scale, leaving the refugees with no way of survival and prompting them to join the ranks of the peasant uprising army.

The prelude to the peasant uprising has gradually begun. Two months later, Wang Er from Baishui County, Shaanxi Province will rebel. Immediately afterwards, Wang Jiayin from Fugu, Gao Yingxiang from Ansai, Wang Daliang from Hannan, etc. all responded. These

Among the people, Gao Yingxiang, who calls himself King Chuang, will become a serious problem for the imperial court.

Wu Zongrui knew all this, but Shaanxi was quite far away from Jiangxi, so even if he knew it, it would be of no use.

Liao Wenru came upstairs and said that the banquet was ready.

Wu Zongrui and Wu Zonglin went downstairs.

The banquet was arranged in the private room on the second floor.

Seeing Liao Wenru and the three Luo brothers standing aside and refusing to sit down, Wu Zongrui waved his hand and spoke.

"Let's all sit down to eat and drink. This is Nanchang Fucheng, not Xinlongli. There's not that much fuss."

"What Zong Rui said is that you all sit down and eat."

...

After drinking the first glass of wine, Wu Zongrui looked at the three Luo brothers and spoke.

"How is the autumn grain harvest in Hushan Township?"

Luo Dianming looked at Luo Dianyong and Luo Dianzhao, and was about to stand up and reply.

"Don't be so formal, just sit and talk."

"Yes, young master, the autumn grain harvest in Hushan Township was very bad. After King Duotian rebelled, the county government sent people to the township to investigate. The government arrested many people, saying they were associates of King Duotian. We brothers were almost punished.

Fortunately, Master Lin and Master Kun specially helped testify, so we have nothing to worry about."

"Are you saying that the government's search for the accomplices of King Suo Tian has delayed sowing?"

"Part of the reason was that when the spring land tax was being collected, the King of Duotian rebelled. Later, the government went to Hushan Township again to collect the spring land tax, and the officers and soldiers followed them. Many families were unable to pay the land tax and fled with their families.

If you wander outside, naturally there will be no one to manage the crops in the fields."

"You don't have much problems at home, right?"

"Thanks to the young master, our family has no problems."

Wu Zongrui nodded, looked at Wu Zonglin and spoke.

"Brother Zong Lin, I think Luo Dianming, Luo Dianyong and Luo Diazhao's family members have also come to Xinlong. Since they are working at my house, they won't go home for a while. If there are any difficulties at home, they won't be able to help.

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"There is no problem with this. When we buy the potato seeds from Yunnan, I will tell my father. Besides, Zong Kun works in the county government and there should be no problem in settling down."

Luo Dianming, Luo Dianyong and Luo Dianzhao all stood up.

"Thank you, Master, thank you, Master Lin..."

The Luo family brothers were originally from Hushan Township, Xinfeng County. If they wanted to leave Hushan Township and go to Xinlongli, it would be like going to heaven. The government's management of household registration was very strict, and the farmers were tightly confined to their hometown. Although the Luo family's three brothers

The brothers worked at Wu Zongrui's house, but their family still lived in Hushan Township. The money and food that the Luo brothers earned had to be sent back home.

It would be different if all the family moved to Xinlongli.

This type of relocation is rare and extremely difficult. On the one hand, it requires a family to be willing to accept it, and in addition, it is necessary to go to the government to go through the formalities for settling in. Without good relationships, it is impossible to do it.

The conditions in Xinlongli are far better than those in the remote Hushan Township. Besides, it's not very far from Hushan Township. Even if you want to go back and have a look, it won't take long.

...

Wu Zonglin had drunk a lot of wine, and his face was a little red.

"Zong Rui, before coming to Nanchang Fucheng, Mr. Zeng specifically asked me to tell you that he believed you would definitely pass high school, so my father and uncle told me that they wanted me to wait in Nanchang Fucheng until the results were released. I think so.

..."

"Brother Zong Lin, I don't know if you can pass the exam, but since you are here in Nanchang Fucheng, you should walk around and take a look. I will accompany you to Prince Teng's Pavilion tomorrow."

"Okay, although I have participated in the college examinations several times, I was always in a hurry and didn't have the chance to walk around. This time I have a good opportunity."

Wu Zongrui picked up the wine glass, looked at Wu Zonglin, and when he was about to speak, he hesitated slightly.

Wu Zonglin smiled and spoke.

"Zong Rui, are you thinking about asking me if I still need to take the college examination? I was originally thinking about the college examination next year. If I can pass the college entrance examination, even if I am an associate student, it will be good, but it may not be very big.

I have no hope. In fact, you took the provincial examination in Nanchang Fucheng, so I went to the school to ask Mr. Zeng, but Mr. Zeng didn't say anything clearly, probably because he was concerned about my face."

Wu Zongrui smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"Brother Zong Lin, I really want to ask about this matter. Since you made it so clear, I have a few words."

Wu Zongrui's expression became more serious.

"Luo Dianming, Luo Dianyong, Luo Dianzhao, go outside the private room and have a look. If anyone comes, remind us."

After the Luo brothers walked out, Wu Zonglin also stared at Wu Zongrui with wide eyes.

"Brother Zong Lin, according to my judgment, the situation in the world is not that stable. Think about it, our Anyuan County suffered such a huge famine last year, and so did Ganzhou. This time I went to Nanchang Fucheng to take part in the rural examination. Wherever I passed,

The conditions I saw were not very good, and I heard that the disaster in the north was even more serious."

"If a farmer has no food to eat and is desperate, he will have no choice but to leave his hometown and become a refugee. If there are a few kings of seizing heaven at this time, it will be a huge disaster."

"So, Brother Zong Lin, I think there is no need for you to participate in next year's college examination. I have written down the methods for planting corn and potato cubes and put them in Mr. Zeng's hands. During the spring plowing next year,

You can skillfully master the methods of planting corn and potatoes, and strive to produce as much food as possible in the fields. Only with food can life be truly guaranteed, and our Wu family will not suffer any impact."

"You all know the bandits along Wu Song's route, including King Duotian. If our Anyuan County encounters a famine again, the Wu family has food reserves, and bandits will inevitably covet them. Therefore, protecting my Wu family is the most important thing.

matter, so I think the Wu family still needs to have guards."

"Many wealthy families have guards. The purpose is to defend against bandits and protect the family, money and food. I think the Wu family must have guards. This money cannot be saved."

"The patriarch is asking you to take care of many things in the family. Sometimes decisions need to be made immediately. After the results are released, whether it is high school or not, I have to go home. At that time, I will talk to the patriarch specifically.

Talking about these matters."

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Chapter completed!