Chapter 41 Literacy
Come on, let’s all eat quickly, don’t be reluctant to use your chopsticks, you’ll get tired of the oil when it gets cold! "

Mrs. Song was very satisfied when she looked at her children and grandchildren. They didn't fight or compete with each other and were humble to each other. They were all good children!
"Then I'll eat first!"

Song Haitao picked up a dumpling with a laugh, opened his mouth and bit it, the soup inside instantly splashed out and hit his hand.

He bit the stuffed meat in his mouth, it was hot and hissed, but he didn't spit it out. He chewed it a few times and swallowed it.

"Oh, it's so delicious!"

Even though it was very hot, he still praised it. The flesh on the side of his mouth had been burned to the point of peeling, and he didn't even notice it.

"You're really bragging!"

Mrs. Song held her forehead, feeling that her little son was hopeless. Such a big man was not as safe as Han Ling.

"It's a good thing, but you'll eat it in vain!"

Song Hailong was really worried that if he didn't take a few bites of food, something would happen to him, such as burning his throat or choking.

"It's so delicious!"

He found a rag to wipe his hands, and he was much smarter before eating the second one. He blew it gently before chewing it slowly.
Song Jinyue ate a few dumplings, the fillings were mixed by Mrs. Song. The taste was very good, but just a little bit bad. She missed the modern spicy oil for dipping.

However, there seems to be no such thing as chili pepper in this world. Generally, pepper is used instead when eating spicy food. It feels like a pity. Chili oil is also sold in her space, but it cannot be taken out easily.

Song Jinyue sighed silently in her heart. The others were indeed enjoying the food. The bottom of the big pot of dumplings was quickly gone. Everyone's belly was round and their mouths were oily.

"Oh, I feel so good!"

Song Jinnan clutched her belly and lay motionless on the straw mat. It looked like she was really holding on.

Song Jinyue was afraid that he would accumulate food, so she asked him to drink some warm water to rinse his mouth, then washed his hands and mouth, then carried him to the yard and let him walk around slowly for a few times.

Han Ling was not as full as Song Jinnan, but he also washed his hands and mouth, followed him out, and walked slowly like Han Ling.

"Second uncle, do you have any ideas?"

Song Jinyue came to Song Hailong, who was squatting on the ground chopping firewood, and asked in a low voice, "For example, reading a book or something?"

Song Hailong was obviously startled when he heard this, and as his thoughts flowed, he couldn't help but think of some past events. When he was a child, he had also dreamed of studying, becoming a high official, serving the country, and being a useful person.

I also secretly fiddled with some paper and pen, ran to a town ten miles away, squatted at the entrance of the academy, and eavesdropped on the clear sound of students reading and the master's tireless teachings.

After his father died, the fields were hit by disasters every year, his sister-in-law wanted to separate the family, his brother was young, and his mother was in poor health. He had to give up this illusory dream and shoulder the responsibilities of a man.

"You girl, what are you talking about!" Song Hailong put away his emotions and smiled softly, "Your second uncle and I are a rough and rough man, and I can't stand the sour and rotten atmosphere of the literati!"

He said it lightly, but he was really letting go. Since there are some things that you know you can't do, why bother forcing it? There is more than one way in life.

Song Jinyue actually just thought of the look in his second uncle's eyes when they passed by a few people dressed as scholars in the county town, so she asked this question.

It seems that she guessed it, but when time and space truly merge in the future, it can be said that those who study literature will be of no use at all.

However, if conditions permit, it is always good to study more civilized science.

Song Jinyue thought about this, and when she went to the county town to collect rice a few days later, she went to a bookstore and spent [-] yuan to buy a three-character classic and hundreds of family names.

"Second uncle, please teach me how to read when you have time. Maybe it will come in handy in the future!"

The original owner had memories of her brother-in-law being literate, but since the original owner was illiterate, she had to pretend, right?
"it is good!"

Song Hailong curled his lips and agreed, but he couldn't tell that this little niece was quite serious about learning. He taught Song Haitao before, but this kid was reluctant. He only learned some simple words and didn't want to learn any more. "Not only me, but also Jin Nan and Han Ling must be literate!"

Song Jinyue refused to say anything and pulled the two confused boys over.

"Then I'll teach you how to read!"

Song Hailong has no ideas about himself in the future. If his children are willing to learn, of course he is also willing to support them.

In the days that followed, Song Jinyue and her two younger brothers began to learn to read from Song Hailong.

Within a few days, Song Jinyue had memorized all the Three Character Classic and hundreds of surnames, and also recognized some of the characters. This really surprised Song Hailong and others.

"My little niece is really smart!"

Song Haitao looked in admiration. He couldn't listen to these things anyway. There are no truths in the world. Whoever is powerful is the truth.

"Okay, that's it for today!"

Song Hailong also tested the learning results of Song Jinnan and Han Ling. The two boys could already use tree branches to write some simple words on the ground, which was considered a small improvement.

"That's all good. I'll reward you with candy!"

Song Haitao grabbed a handful of candies from Mrs. Song's house and divided two candies between them.

"Don't tell me when you go out, otherwise you won't be able to eat again!"

After Song Haitao distributed the candy, he did not forget to warn Han Ling and Song Jinnan.

The two boys got the candy and were very happy and responded repeatedly.

The Song family has a good life, but it is not easy for other families. They rely on the little rice distributed by the county every day and live frugally.

Many families originally wanted to stabilize and go to the county to find some work. It didn't matter whether they worked long-term or short-term, as long as they made some money.

But I never thought of the county town. It was densely packed with people, all looking for work. There was no shortage of people anywhere.

Song Jinyue came over to collect the rice and came to the market place that was crowded with people looking for work. As expected, his two uncles were there.

"Second uncle, younger uncle, you have been here for several days and you can't find any work. Let's go home first!"

Song Jinyue didn't want the two of them to stand here all day. Now that there were a large number of poor refugees in various places, it was really difficult to find a job here.

"You go back first, let's wait a little longer."

Song Hailong shook his head. Although he made some money from selling the wild boar, he couldn't spend it forever.

"Why don't we go to the pig market to catch a few piglets and raise them, and then buy some chickens. Once we raise them, we can make money!"

These words were carefully considered. Even if they find a job now, the wages will not be high. Long-term workers can only earn less than a hundred yuan a day. It is conceivable that these two people will not make much money if they work as part-time workers.

Except for the two brothers Song Hailong, many people in the village are in this team. Most of them are like the brothers and have been standing here for many days.

Song Hailong carefully considered Song Jinyue's words and found that the feasibility was not very high.

They are close to the mountains. If they want to raise pigs, they don't have much food on hand, but they can go farther and let them forage freely, but that won't work in winter.

(End of this chapter)

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