Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 122 Seven years and three days

"Uncle Qi, this man is just a poor scholar, why should you give him courtesy!" Chen Qi next to him was unhappy and glared at the middle-aged man.

This man had been chatting with him for a long time, just about elementary education. Even if he said to increase the salary, he looked aloof, as if he couldn't do it without him, which made Chen Qi angry.

Now that Chen Zhi was here, Chen Qi felt confident. After slandering him, he said to Chen Zhi: "This man's name is Wang Jian. He has read some books. He took the Ming Jing examination in his early years and failed. Now he is... Teach.”

In this dynasty of the New Han Dynasty, the imperial examination was not established, and the ninth rank was in power. However, the way to become an official was not only the ninth rank selection, but also other ways, such as pizhao, chaju, appointment, donation, recommendation, etc.

Among them, there are many subjects in the examination, such as filial piety, integrity, scholar, etc. Emperor Zhaolie improved it after referring to Chen Hou's examination method. It requires two levels of examination before he can enter the examination. When there is a shortage of places, it is possible Fill in the gaps.

This Wang Jian passed the Innocence Examination but failed to pass. However, he gained fame and wealth and became the Mr. Xibin that many clansmen strived for.

When he heard Chen Qi's tone, his face suddenly darkened. He was about to say goodbye when Chen Zhi stopped Chen Qi's words and said to himself: "I have also heard about Mr. Wang's reputation. Can you please be my husband?" It is really an honor to be the Xibin of the Chen family."

Wang Jian couldn't help but frowned and said: "Mr. Chen, you are so polite to me. I have to make it clear that the few naughty boys in the Noble Meng Academy are really beyond control. It's just that they don't learn by themselves. They even ran to Chen Qi also saw this with his own eyes when they came to disturb the main hall."

Chen Zhi asked Chen Qi, who nodded in acknowledgement, but had something to say.

Before Chen Qi could say anything, Wang Jian continued: "Chen Qi also said that those children are blood relatives in the clan, and they are not allowed to be punished. I am really not humble. I used to be a lecturer in other clans, and I also had some reputation, but there are no rules. If you can't make a circle and don't allow punishment, then I can't be the guest of your Chen family, lest I lose my reputation in vain."

In fact, when the Chen family went to invite Wang Jian, he was naturally moved. He used to be a private school teacher for a large family, but those wealthy families were ordinary clans, not noble families who had been officials for generations. No matter how weak the Chen family was, they were still a real aristocratic family, and they gave them rice and grain. There was enough money, so Wang Jian agreed without hesitation.

But after arriving, I discovered that the situation was different from what I thought. The children of the noble clan were really difficult to deal with. They couldn't be said to be lawless, at least they didn't have many scruples.

What was even more intolerable to him was Chen Qi's attitude.

According to this Chen family member, what is in clan science is the future of the Chen family and cannot be damaged. Even the ruler is not allowed to be used, let alone other punishment methods. No beating or scolding is allowed.

The old teacher of the Chen family was an old scholar who learned the knowledge of Huang Lao Wuwei. No matter the wind or rain, or the noise of naughty children, he would come over and explain things once, and then turn around and leave without asking anything else. He deeply understood the meaning of inaction, but Wang Jian Different, he failed in the examination, but he had some pursuits and wanted to teach a few talented disciples to prove his talents, so he couldn't stand such a classroom environment.

After briefly explaining the situation, Wang Jian was about to leave. Naturally, this would mean leaving the Chen family and not coaching anymore.

Chen Zhi frowned when he heard this.

"Has the Chen Family School declined to such an extent?" Then there was a hint of embarrassment on his face. It turned out that in his memory, his predecessor was also the leader of the family school when he was young. He was the one who took the lead in causing trouble. It was Wang Jianzui. One of the naughty boys.

After thinking about it, he still planned to keep Wang Jian for the Chen family. First of all, this person's reputation is not for nothing, and he has rich teaching experience. It must be beneficial to have him as a teacher in ethnology.

The second thing is that once Wang Jian quits his job as Xi Bin, it will have a bad influence if word spreads about it.

However, the crux of the matter is actually the problem of naughty children.

"This question is just for me to test. It's time for the copper coins to add some halo." Chen Zhi thought, and before Wang Jian spoke again, he smiled and said: "Mr. Wang, I understand your concerns, but who There is nothing wrong, and knowing your mistakes can make a lot of improvements. It is natural for children to love to play, which does not mean they are naughty. I hope you will give them a chance to change their ways."

After saying this, even if Wang Jian still wanted to refuse, he would not let Chen Zhi lose face. After all, Chen Zhi's reputation was there and he was treated politely to him after arriving. He was embarrassed to refuse again, but this person from the Chen family The situation is indeed unfavorable.

After thinking about it, Wang Jian had to say: "I actually don't want to delay. It is said that the name of this wealthy Xibin is worth my stay for a few more days. But the students are young, let alone delaying. If the delay continues, no one will give lectures. If the naughty boy can be moved to another place, I will teach him. If not, I really can only ask your government to hire someone else."

Chen Zhi nodded and became a little curious.

"What kind of naughty boy can he push Wang Jian to this point?"

Thinking like this, he asked Chen Qi in a low voice: "Have you told the government about the matter of Master Wang Shu?"

"I told the government, but the government wants us to figure it out ourselves." Chen Qi showed a wry smile.

Chen Zhi asked again: "What happened to the naughty boy that Master Wang mentioned?"

Chen Qi's bitter smile grew thicker: "There are currently only seven children in Kaimeng Hall. The leader is the eldest master's grandson, and there are several other young masters. I really don't dare to offend."

Ganqing is the next generation of Chen Zhi, and the leader is actually Chen Chi's grandson.Chen Chi has three sons, the eldest son Chen Xu, the second son Chen Shun, and the youngest son Chen Qing. Among them, Chen Xu and Chen Shun are already married. Calculating their ages, their children should be enlightened in clan studies. With such status, No wonder there are so many people who are so confident and no one dares to take care of them.

"The Chen family is indeed worse off than the previous generation, and the next generation will probably be even worse."

Thinking of this, Chen Zhi stopped beating around the bush and suggested to Wang Jian: "Let's do this. If you don't mind, sir, you might as well let me reason with some naughty boys and make them feel at ease. If it still doesn't make sense, sir, I have to leave." , I will never stop you!"

Wang Jian thought what kind of suggestions Chen Zhi would make. When he heard this, he couldn't help but shake his head. Instead, he persuaded Chen Zhi: "Master Chen, it's not that I don't believe in your talent and learning. Who in Pengcheng doesn't know about your affair with Jiangdong Lu Ying? But this enlightened boy, The matter of educating naughty children is different from discussing the Tao. There are many difficulties. The children have incomplete minds and unclear good and evil. Just talking about the truth will not make sense. Moreover, fame is rare. It is the time for a young man to gain momentum. How can he lose the big for the small?" He was grateful for Chen Zhi's courtesy and spoke from the bottom of his heart, but the implication was that he was not optimistic that Chen Zhi could discipline those naughty children.

Chen Zhi has his own plan, he has persuading Xuecha, these problems can be easily solved, so insist on his own opinion, Wang Jianjian couldn't persuade him, finally he could only sigh: "If that's the case, then I'll wait another five days, if five days Afterwards, if the naughty boy can change his mind slightly, it proves that Mr. Chen’s words are useful, so I will stay, and that’s okay.”

"Well, thank you sir." Chen Zhi thanked him and followed Wang Jian to leave. He had announced his suspension of school today and none of his students were here, so he had to wait until tomorrow for anything.

However, Chen Zhi knew that those enlightened boys were still playing in Chenzhuang, and no one would take them back to their hometown until evening, so he ordered Chen Qi to gather all the boys and start in Chenzhuang. Waiting in Kaimeng Hall, he went to see Wang Jian off.

Chen Qi followed the order, and Chen Zhi sent Wang Jian away from the village. They didn't know that as soon as they left, Chen Bian, Chen Luo, Chen Hua and others arrived at Chenzhuang behind them.

After seeing him off for a few steps, he came to an old temple. Wang Jian said: "You can just send it to Chenhou Temple. Young Master, please come back. I have one more thing to remind you: Meng education is no better than others. Children don't know how powerful they are. Young Master has a special status. If possible, you might as well teach him a stick, it might work wonders."

If you don't listen, you will be beaten!
Wang Jian was limited by his status and could not take action, but if Chen Zhi started to beat him up, the Chen family would have nothing to say, right?
In fact, Wang Jian was very angry with those naughty boys and had long wanted to teach them a lesson. Since Chen Zhi was going to stand out, he didn't mind using Chen Zhi's hand to vent his anger.

"I remember." Chen Zhi responded with a smile, but his mind was no longer focused on this. Instead, his attention was attracted by Wang Jian's words. When Wang Jian left, his eyes fell directly on the old temple. superior.

"This is Chenhou Temple?"

Looking at this rather primitive building in front of him, Chen Zhi felt complicated.

Originally, when he got the copper coins, there was a vision of Chenhou Temple, which made him decide to come and investigate. However, there were many things going on, and he still had some worries in his heart, so he did not make the trip. He did not expect to come here in such unexpected circumstances. here.

"When I asked my uncle, he said that this temple is not far from Guijing Academy and Chen Family School, so it's not surprising that I can come across it. Since I'm here, let's go in and have a look."

Thinking about it, he took a step and walked towards the temple. As soon as he entered it, there was a rotten smell and the ground was full of dust.

"It seems like no one has been here for a long time."

Seeing this scene, Chen Zhi felt complicated. He walked forward slowly, raised his head, looked through layers of old buildings, and saw a clay statue on the divine table.

The clay statue was also covered with dust and was blurry, so it was difficult to see its exact appearance. There were three and a half sticks of incense stuck in the incense altar in front of him.

"Chen Hou..."

When Chen Zhi saw this scene, his expression became even more complicated, but he didn't find anything unusual. In the end, he had to shake his head and sigh.

"It's a pity that my past life is gone. From now on, I don't think I have any contact with you. I just don't know what the mystery is in that copper coin. Why did it make me give birth to the phantom of Chenhou Temple? Could it be that it doesn't refer to this place? ?”

As soon as he finished his thoughts, a gust of wind blew up, blowing up the curtain in front of the clay statue, sending a chill down the back of Chen Zhi's neck. Then the three and a half sticks of incense suddenly lit up, and layers of incense and curls of green smoke floated in an instant. Gather towards Chen Zhi!

"Ok?"

Chen Zhi was startled when he saw this, but he did not panic. Instead, he quickly retreated with steady steps. However, the green smoke came too fast and surrounded him in a blink of an eye. Then, the copper coins and lottery tubes in his heart vibrated at the same time, and there was a loud and majestic sound. There was a sound in his heart, as if countless people were speaking in unison -

"Nowadays, the Chen family has been granted the title of marquis. He has messed up history and changed the trend against the will of heaven, so that the people of China will have a hundred years of peace, and the original historical secrets will be extinguished and buried. If the annihilated secrets are not reappeared, the long river of history will return to its original position, and the bloody storm will return. Come, only seven years and three days.”

　Thanks to "Qu Jinyuan", "Li Xiaoxianxian", "Dian Lips to Purple Blood", "Buried in the Sky", "The Fade of Mu Feng" and "lida is intoxicated and knows no way back" for the rewards!One chapter at noon and the rest in the evening.

　　I recommend a friend's book "The First Scholar of the Ming Dynasty": a good essay on imperial examination and farming.

　　
　
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