my wonderful zoo

Chapter 27

Chen Xun didn't want to see anyone invade Chenjiazhuang again in the future. These students who he spent a lot of money to train would eventually choose to be weak and bully to their enemies.

Good traditions such as lying on your back and enduring humiliation are not used in this situation, nor are they something they need to consider at this level. Before reaching the top, they just need to be tough!

Be hard on yourself!

Be tough on the enemy!

When the enemy thinks of going against Chenjiazhuang, the first reaction in their mind is: "I'll go, those hard bones are very difficult to chew."

It is necessary to make the enemy worry and hesitate, and then make excuses for himself: "I don't want a beautiful jade to touch a stubborn stone."

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In the evening, Chen Xun came to the east courtyard again, and his father Chen Yi invited Chen Xun to dinner.

In recent years, due to the opening of various workshops in Chenjiazhuang, people have gradually become accustomed to three meals a day. Since the lunch break is short, they can only eat a little, so most people choose to have a good meal in the evening.

Dinner is more sumptuous than Chinese food and has gradually become the mainstream in Chenjiazhuang.

"Big brother!"

"Why did you come back?"

The person who calls Chen Xun eldest brother is Chen Xun's younger brother Chen Youwen. Chen Youwen is Chen Xun's eldest brother. He is from the same mother and has been studying in the county school. He belongs to the level of "guaranteed to pass the provincial examination, but not sure to be able to take the examination".

In the later Ming Dynasty, those who passed the provincial examination could be called a scholar and could already have certain privileges.But in the Song Dynasty, after passing the provincial examination, you were still a student without any privileges.

"I'm back from leave."

"Okay, why don't you ask for leave?" The two of them chatted and walked to the dining room. They arrived early today and while the food was being served, Chen Xun and his brother sat on the coffee table next to them and drank tea.

"How have you learned recently?" This was a polite inquiry. Chen Xun was not very concerned about his brothers' knowledge, because their future development would be affected by him.

Chen Xun himself has developed well, and they can rise to heaven without learning.If Chen Xun did not develop well and was wiped out by Song Ting, then they would also be implicated, and it would be useless to learn well.

Besides, even if they learn well, Chen Xun can't make too much use of Chen Xun's influence.Otherwise, the internal contradictions of the forces will be very serious, and I don't want to do things like fighting with each other in order to stifle their unreasonable ideas.

Therefore, the fate of these younger brothers and sisters is basically determined.

When Chen Xun became famous, they would enjoy prosperity and wealth for the rest of their lives.

When Chen Xun's boat capsized in the ditch, they followed him into the water and acted like ghosts.

"There is no progress. The teacher said I have no talent in learning." Chen Youwen replied.

Learning is very tiring, and taking the initiative is tiring. Not ordinary people can persevere for decades. Only those with great perseverance can become successful.

In the past, when the family was not very wealthy, his younger brother Chen Youwen was still able to study hard. Now that the family is so rich, he has unconsciously begun to slack off.

If his father is a great writer, he can also encourage him.But his father, Chen Yi, has not even finished literacy now. If he is expected to encourage Chen Youwen to learn, then it is really a "whip", and it must be a cowhide whip, otherwise it will be difficult to change.

"Okay, let's all sit down and eat."

After the cold dishes were ready, Chen Yi came in from the outside, followed by Chen Xun's mother, two concubines and several younger brothers and sisters.

The younger brothers and sisters who were waiting to play in the dining room all sat obediently around the dining table, with their respective seats basically fixed.

Chen Yi is naturally the main seat, Chen Xun sits on Chen Yi's left hand side, Chen Youwen is on Chen Xun's left, and on the left are several younger brothers.On Chen Yi's right side is Chen Xun's mother, followed by two concubines and several younger sisters.Although Chen Yi was angry that Chen Xun gave up his studies and turned to business, he had to admit Chen Xun's status.In this house, the two concubines would not dare to sit in front of Chen Xun.

After finishing the dishes, Chen Yi drank a few glasses of wine, and the atmosphere at the dinner table gradually became more relaxed.

"How is the matter in Dongguan County being handled? When will your uncle be released?"

"It's not about whether he will be released or not. My uncle is only under house arrest and still lives in his own home. Except that he cannot go out, the movements of other family servants are not restricted." Chen Xun replied.

How could he care about saving Chen Fu now?

Moreover, Chen Fu's previous behavior had already caused Chen Xun to lower his status in his heart a lot. There was no need for him to take the initiative to punish him, and there was no need to take the initiative to save him, even if he was under house arrest because of Chenjiazhuang.

In the past, if you were supported by Chenjiazhuang, you must have the consciousness to pay for Chenjiazhuang. If you are not willing to take the initiative to pay, you will give passively. No one can avoid the retribution of karma.

Now that Chen Fu is under house arrest, at least it has calmed the mood of the Dongguan County Magistrate, allowing him to use the "appropriate and slow" disposal strategy against Chenjiazhuang.

"He is your uncle. He has taken good care of our Chenjiazhuang in the county government these years. We can't be ungrateful." Chen Yi advised.

Yes, Chen Fu did work for Chenjiazhuang in recent years, but it all cost money.If you hire an outsider, you might be able to save some money.

And even if I had supported an outsider before, I would not be so straightforward about cutting off the relationship when this happened.

"Okay, I'll go to the county government office after I finish handling the matters in the village." Chen Xun responded casually. Whether he can do it or not depends on the situation.He happened to be planning to take some of the initiative, but the continuous passive responses made Chen Xun very uncomfortable.

"Okay, you have to do your best in this matter, otherwise your aunt comes to cry and I will ask her to find you." Chen Yi finally failed to hold on and showed his fear of trouble.

After drinking a few more glasses of wine, Chen Xun saw that his younger brother next to him was a little restless, and he knew that the reason for calling him here today was not for his uncle.

"I asked you to come here today. In addition to your uncle's affairs, I also want you to persuade your second brother." Chen Yi said.

"What happened to the second brother?"

Chen Yi slashed Chen Youwen hard with his eyes, and then said to Chen Xun, "Your brother doesn't want to continue studying."

"Why is this?" Chen Xun put down his chopsticks and looked at Chen Youwen, letting him answer the question himself.

Even if these younger brothers and sisters can enjoy the glory and wealth with him, Chen Xun doesn't want them to become useless.

Only when you can learn something and have your own hobbies can your life be truly happy.

Even if you become a corrupt scholar and only like poems, songs and articles, it is better than accomplishing nothing but only eating, drinking and having fun.

"I don't think I can pass the exam." Chen Youwen said softly.

"Bastard, you think you won't study if you can't pass the exam? How much money have you spent on supporting you over the years, and you won't study if you say you don't want to study?" I guess you have heard the reason why Chen Youwen doesn't want to study before, and you are mentally prepared. Chen Yi's scolding words were very smooth and powerful.

"Sir, listen to the second brother continue." Chen Xun interrupted his anger.

Because it doesn't help.

"Go on."

"I feel like I can't read those books now. I can basically memorize the Nine Classics, Five Classics, Three Histories, Three Rites, and Three Traditions, but I just can't read them. As soon as I pick up the book, I will have random thoughts in my mind." Chen Youwen's expression was very depressed: "I don't know what's wrong with me. What the teacher said will be completely forgotten in a few days."

(End of this chapter)