Red Chamber: Bring Xue Baochai home at the beginning

Chapter 217 Jia Zheng's Examination, Feng Yuan's Comments

Normally, it should be the second day of junior high school.

The newlyweds formally return home.

But as soon as the fresh fruits and vegetables were picked, Feng Yibo filled them with various gifts.

He took his daughter-in-law back to her natal home ahead of schedule.

When they arrived at Rongfu, the couple first went to Lixiangyuan through the side door.

I met my mother-in-law together.

After talking for a while, Baochai followed Mother Xue to the back house.

Let's pay my respects to the elders of the Jia family, especially Mrs. Shi.

Feng Yibo walked along the narrow aisle, went around to the main room to meet Jia Zheng.

Speaking of which, Jia Zheng had only been back for two days.

In August, for unknown reasons,
Jia Zheng was ordered by the emperor to be a poor student.
And it's outside Yazhou.

That is, when Feng Yibo came back from Liuqiu, Jia Zheng almost just left home.

At that time, the Holy Majesty hand-picked him at the court meeting, saying that he had a good character and a clean reputation.

Although he was not born in Kedi, he was from a scholarly generation.

But everyone understands that this is a hard job, and only Jia Zheng regards it as a compliment.

He took it happily.

The inspector and censor, also known as Xuezheng, has one person in each province.

Generally, they are selected from Jinshi officers such as Hanlin, Kedao, and subordinate officials.

He is in charge of the students in the whole province, and is responsible for the two examinations of the year and the department.

It's just that Yazhou is remote, and it is mostly used for distribution.

Where can a few students give him some advice?

Moreover, although Jia Zheng is a member of the Ministry of Industry, he is a serious subordinate official.

But he was not born as a Jinshi, but was sheltered by his ancestors.

It stands to reason that he would not be able to convince the public.

It's just that Yazhou studies politics, but everyone keeps them at a respectful distance.

Naturally, no one would say that he was inappropriate.

So Jia Zheng set off from the capital in August and traveled to Quanzhou by water.

Then take a boat from Quanzhou to Yazhou.

But when he arrived at the place so excitedly, his butt didn't even get hot.

He was recalled by another decree.

It is said that he is allowed to go home for a reunion, and he will take office after the new year.

So Jia Zheng immediately returned to the capital by boat.

Until these few days, it seems to be the Chinese New Year.

Just got home.

When Feng Yibo was brought to the study, Jia Zheng was not the only one in the room.

There are also Baoyu, Jiahuan and Jialan.

"I have seen my uncle, but I haven't seen him for nearly a year. My uncle has lost a lot!"

Feng Yibo saw that Jia Zheng was dark and thin.

Obviously, he was exposed to the wind and sun at sea, and he suffered a lot.

Jia Zheng was somewhat complacent, and said with a smile:
"I should do my best to do a job for the Holy Majesty. It's just that I've been on the road for the past few months, and I'm a bit tired between the boat and the car."

Feng Yibo interjected: "To serve the country, one should also pay attention to one's health."

The two exchanged greetings while walking inside.

"Meet Brother Feng!" "Meet Uncle."

The three younger ones also stepped forward to salute, and then stood aside with their hands down.

Jia Zheng and Feng Yibo took their seats separately.

When the servants served tea, Jia Zheng smiled and said:
"Yibo, you came at a good time. I'm taking a test for a few of them. You, a Tanhua, will help them a little bit."

For more than three months, Jia Zheng spent almost all of his time wandering at sea.

People almost fell apart.

I have had a good rest at home these few days, and I just recovered a bit.

When I get up today, I want to practice my skills with my children and grandchildren.

In case I go to Yazhou next year, I can adapt to the post of academic and political affairs.

Feng Yibo listened to his invitation and nodded with a smile.

Then Jia Zheng began to test the three of them one by one.

What Baoyu has learned is limited to the four books.

Among them, "Xue", "Yong" and "Two Treatises" can all be memorized.

When it came to the first edition of "Mencius", Baoyu began to get stuck.

If Jia Zheng mentioned something out of thin air, he would not be able to answer it.

Even the next edition of "Mencius" couldn't recite a single sentence.

Some people may think that this is easy.

"Xue" is also "University", and it only has more than 700 characters.

"Yong" is naturally "The Doctrine of the Mean", with more than 500 characters.

"Second Lun" refers to the upper and lower "Analects of Confucius", with a word count of over ten thousand.

Having said that, some people may say:
That's not too many words, is it?

But to study and recite the Four Books, Zhu Zi's annotations should be added.

That is, "Four Books Chapters and Sentences Collection Notes".

All together, there are more than [-] words!
Therefore, although Baoyu seems to be ignorant, his foundation is actually good.

After Jia Zheng finished the exam, he didn't make any comments.

Just continue to take another two exams.

Jia Huan has also completed his enlightenment and started to get in touch with the Four Books.

But obviously, both "Xue" and "Yong" are still raw.

Not to mention "Second Treatise" and "Mencius".

After only stumbled and recited a few chapters, Jia Huan just stuck there in embarrassment.

Jia Zheng didn't even bother to ask any more questions and just sighed.

Then turn to the examination school Jialan.

Jia Lan has already memorized "Three", "Hundred" and "Thousand" by heart.

"Three", "Hundred", and "Thousand" are "Three Character Classic", "Hundred Surnames", and "Thousand Character Classic".

Dedicated to enlightenment for schoolchildren.

To Jia Zheng's question, Jia Lan answered clearly.

From start to finish, there is nothing wrong with it.

After asking about his study progress, he realized that he had already studied "Xue" and "Yong".

After all, he was still young, and Jia Zheng didn't have much hope.

Just ask casually.

Unexpectedly, although Jia Lan is not as good as Baoyu, she is also much more familiar than Jia Huan.

This made Jia Huan even more ashamed, and he didn't dare to raise his head.

The description is getting more and more obscene.

After all three of them took the school exam, Jia Zheng didn't rush to reprimand them.

He looked at Feng Yibo with a smile, and asked:

"How does Yibo feel?"

Feng Yibo looked at the youngest Jia Lan first, and said with a smile:
"Although Lan'er is small, she already has a bit of air, and she acts with restraint as usual."

Recently, because Li Wan was busy with the common affairs of Jia's mansion, he hadn't been to Feng's mansion for a while.

From today's perspective, Jalan's foundation has been laid very well.

After a while, he should be able to catch up with Baoyu.

Having said that, Feng Yibo changed the subject, and turned to Jia Zheng again, saying:

"It must be based on my uncle as an example, so there will be a bit of etiquette in it."

Upon hearing this, Jia Lan bowed his hands in a dignified manner, and said modestly:
"Uncle has won the award, Lan'er is ashamed to take it."

Seeing this, Jia Zheng stroked his beard and smiled.

Obviously, he is also very satisfied with his grandson.

But then he waved his hand again and sighed:

"Lan'er lost her father at a young age, so she's not following me."

Having said that, he looked at Feng Yibo and continued:
"I'm afraid it's because I often spend time with my in-laws that I'm more respectful, but less romantic."

Jia Lan usually has a strict eye, like a little old man.

But he is not learning from Jia Zheng, or Li Shouzhong.

It was because Li Wan repeatedly warned him not to learn from Baoyu and Jia Huan.

As a result, Jia Lan's behavior is often the opposite of the two of them.

However, everything has pros and cons.

It was precisely because of Li Wan's teaching that Jia Lan became enlightened earlier.

The foundation is even more solid.

Jia Zheng seldom interfered with Jia Lan's affairs. He only thought that Jia Lan often went to Feng's house and went to middle school with his grandfather Li Shou.

That's why I said this.

Feng Yibo heard Jia Zheng mention Jia Lan's father, so he echoed:
"It's a pity that Heaven is jealous of Yingcai. If Brother Zhu is here, Lan'er must be more lively."

If we say that many people live in the shadow of "other people's children".

That Baoyu lived in the shadow of his elder brother Jia Zhu.

Jia Zhu entered school at the age of 14 and had a bright future.

Unfortunately, before the age of 20, people are gone.

Whenever he thinks about it, Jia Zheng sighs.

By the way, Baoyu will be beaten up.

"Oh! I won't mention you, Big Brother Zhu."

When Jia Zhu was mentioned, Jia Zheng felt a little downcast, waved his hand, and said:
"Lan'er often said that Yibo Ni took great care of him, and brought him stuff every time he went out."

"My father-in-law often teaches him, but my grandfather rarely takes him into consideration."

Speaking of this, Jia Zheng looked ashamed and sighed:

"Ashamed, ashamed!"

Naturally, Feng Yibo couldn't let the words fall to the ground, and said quickly after hearing the words:
"Uncle is devoting himself to serving the country with all his heart, so there are things he can't take care of."

"Besides, I should, let alone take care of me."

Having said that, he raised his hand and touched Jia Lan's head, saying:
"Lan'er is the grandson of my mentor, and Jia and Feng's family are not outsiders. As an uncle, I naturally have to think about the younger ones."

Jia Zheng smiled and nodded, then followed the words and asked:

"What about the two big ones?"

Feng Yibo looked at the two of them, first smiled at Baoyu, and said:
"Brother Bao is well-read and knowledgeable, and his ups and downs are not for me being abrupt in front of my uncle. In the future, 'a young phoenix will be as clear as an old phoenix' is immeasurable."

When Baoyu heard the compliment, he immediately thanked him happily:
"Brother Feng praises it so much, Baoyu is ashamed."

When Jia Zheng heard this, he was slightly taken aback.

I just feel that these words sound very familiar.

Immediately thinking of something, he laughed and said:
"I heard that recently, this evil beast often goes to the Beijing Prince's Mansion. I think it is because of the elegant people he met there that he has grown up."

It turned out that King Jing of Beijing had said this before, and now Feng Yuan said it again.

To Jia Zheng, these two people were figures he admired.

So in his opinion, there is a bit of sincerity.

Therefore, it is rare for Jia Zheng not to scold Baoyu.

He also smiled at Baoyu.

Although Baoyu was terrified by his laughter, he also twitched the corners of his mouth.

Squeeze a smile in response.

Seeing Jia Zheng's smiling face, Feng Yibo looked at the last one again, and said:
"Compared to Brother Bao, I feel that Brother Huan has more room for improvement."

Jia Huan had seen Feng Yibo praise him one by one, thinking that he would also save him some face.

Unexpectedly, Feng Yibo's words turned out to be cursing.

After a pause, he added:
"It just seems to be a little less hearty."

Jia Huan was submissive in front of Jia Zheng.

Hearing this, his eyes dodged even more.

It seems that he has done something wrong.

Fortunately, Feng Yibo hasn't finished speaking yet.

I only heard him continue to encourage:
"You need to know that 'I'm born with my talents must be useful', Zhu Zi's "Never Give Up on Essays", you can read Brother Huan several times when you go back, I hope it can help you make up your mind."

When Jia Huan heard this, his eyes were still flickering, but he still replied:
"Thank you Brother Feng for your teaching, I will definitely read more!"

When Jia Zheng heard it, he thought Feng Yibo was implying that Jia Huan was a waste.

Immediately, he couldn't hold back, and cursed:
"You bastard, if you don't study hard, I will interrupt you..."

"Wait a minute, uncle!"

Seeing Jia Zheng scolding for the first time, Feng Yibo quickly stopped him, and said:
"Actually, Brother Huan didn't mean it. I think he is no stranger to "The Great Learning" and "The Doctrine of the Mean". It's just that when his uncle asked him, he lost his confidence."

As he spoke, he looked aside at Jia Huan,
He found that his eyes were wide open, his mouth was wide open, and he was looking at himself.

Feng Yibo was even more determined in his heart, and continued with a smile:
"That's why I said let him read "Never Give Up on the Essay" a few more times, so that he can be more confident first."

"Never Abandon Yourself" is an article in "Zhu Zi Ting Xun".

The general idea is some words of "make the best use of everything and make the best use of people".

Feng Yibo recommended Jia Huan to make up his mind with this, because he saw his lack of self-confidence.

Jia Zheng was taken aback when he heard the words, then looked at Jia Huan and asked:
"But that's the case?"

Seeing that Feng Yibo just glanced at him, he knew whether he would endorse or not!

Jia Huan looked at Feng Yibo excitedly, already astonished in his heart.

"Brother Feng's eyes are shining like a torch when it comes to father. In fact, I have memorized the two books of "Xue" and "Yong"."

Hearing Jia Zheng's question, Jia Huan came back to his senses, and said:
"Just seeing my father, I'm in two twitches, and I can't remember anything."

Having said that, seeing Jia Zheng showing suspicion, he added:

"If father doesn't believe it, you can ask someone to go to the family school to ask Mr. I really know how to recite."

"Okay, you've worked hard!"

Jia Zheng understood that he didn't dare to deceive himself, so he nodded and urged:
"According to what your brother Feng said, copy Zhu Zi's "Never Abandon Yourself" ten times."

Didn't I let him read it?
How did it turn into copying, and repay it ten times.

Feng Yibo was speechless.

How can this be misunderstood in person?

"Yes!"

Even though the homework was doubled, Jia Huan was still very excited.

I just feel that someone finally understands me.

Thinking of this, he bowed deeply to Feng Yibo again, saying:
"Thank you, Brother Feng!"

Feng Yibo smiled, and didn't take it too seriously,
He also casually encouraged:
"Brother Huan, you are being polite. I hope you can make up your mind as soon as possible, and at least regain your confidence."

"Ok!"

Jia Huan nodded vigorously, making up his mind.

Must surpass Baoyu!

"Go, you all go down."

After the school examination was over, Jia Zheng asked the three younger students to drop out.

When the three of them were gone, Jia Zheng said with a smile:
"I'm here, do you need my help?"

Feng Yibo was taken aback by the question, blinked and said:

"This time, I really have a merciless request."

When Jia Zheng heard this, he seemed to have been prepared.

Immediately smiled confidently and said:
"But do you need my recommendation?"

At this time, it has been more than three months since the siege of Iron Net Mountain.

Yuan Chun's pregnancy has been confirmed by the imperial physician.

There are no secrets in the court.

In other words, without the need for an imperial physician, one could already see that Yuan Chun was pregnant.

Now that they are related to the Jia family, Wang Ziteng and Jia Yucun have reached such a high position again.

The Jia family once again showed a trend of prosperity.

These days, Rongguo Jia's Mansion is full of traffic every day, and visitors are constantly intertwined.

Anyone would think that Rongguo Jia's mansion is now in full bloom.

However, only the Jia family knows clearly.

The Rongguo Mansion has long been unable to make ends meet.

In order to maintain her dignity, Mrs. Wang went out in person in April.

Move a lot of silver envoys from Xue's house.

It is normal for old relatives to embezzle some money, but Xue's family was asking for something at that time.
Take this opportunity to mention the matter of Mei Hanlin's family again.

In the end Mrs. Wang borrowed it.

Of course, Jia Zheng also wrote a letter of recommendation again, and at the same time sent a letter to the prince.

In fact, even if there was no borrowing of money, Jia Zheng would still write a letter.

Because besides Mei Hanlin, there are two other people he wants to recommend together.

One is Yang Shilang from the Ministry of Industry, and the other is Li Yuanwailang from the Ministry of Household Affairs.

All three of them have one thing in common.

Was a member of the old party.

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