Red makeup against the world

Chapter 345
Hearing this, Ping Daolang sighed slightly, he had also heard a little about the marriage between the Sun family and the Xu family.If it is just for reading, it is enough to have yourself.He wanted to see Mr. Tu Shan, but for Miss Xu's family, right?

He was not optimistic about this marriage.The Sun family divorced before, and now the young lady of the Xu family is the righteous daughter of Duke Anguo's mansion.Time has changed and things have changed. Only they themselves know what the Xu family's plan is now.

Well, who hasn't been young?I just help him introduce him, even if it doesn't work, I have to stop thinking about it, so I can study with peace of mind.

He beckoned a boy from the academy and sent him to pass a message to the Tu family behind him.As Tu Shanchang got older, he went out less and less, and spent most of his time at Tu's house, tending flowers and plants, entertaining grandchildren, or splashing ink to paint.

Ping Daolang often sees him, discussing academy affairs, etc. He often comes and goes, and it doesn't feel awkward to go at this time.

During the waiting time, Ping Daolang asked about Sun Zhitao's studies, and after several tests, he was quite satisfied.

Sun Zhitao's article foundation is quite solid, and he also has unique insights into the scriptures, but it is not as good in practice.

Ping Daolang twirled his beard and said: "The current emperor likes to use young handsome men, Zhitao has a good chance, and next year's Qiu Wei can give it a try. If there is no accident, it is not a problem for a man to make a name for himself."

Sun Zhitao was overjoyed. As the actual lecturer of Songxi Academy, Shan Changping, he could make such an evaluation, so he probably couldn't be wrong.Busily got up and made a bow, "Student, thank you for your auspicious words."

Ping Daolang waved his hands and said, "After you pass the Juren examination, you should participate more in practical affairs. After the emperor ascends the throne, he will open a course to become an official. The top three are all young talents with excellent knowledge and practical experience."

With this sentence, Sun Zhitao was enlightened.The truth is, it looks easy to a discerning person, but it is not.Since Emperor Qinglong ascended the throne, he only taught two subjects. Not only must he know exactly the top three articles, but he also needs to know the emperor's arrangements for scholars.

This sentence can allow Sun Zhitao to study in a targeted manner, and at least save time for two subjects.

"Students are not very grateful for Shibo's suggestion." Sun Zhitao sincerely thanked him.

Ping Daolang said: "You don't need to say thank you, your uncle has very high expectations of you."

Sun Zhitao took his seat, and Ping Daolang continued to compile the lecture notes.

After a while, the boy turned around and said, "Ping Daolang, Tu Shanzhang is waiting for you in the flower hall."

Nodding his head, Ping Daolang said, "Let's go."

"Songxi Academy" is connected to Tu's house by a red-lacquered wooden door. Sun Zhitao followed Ping Daorang's chubby body into Tu's house, followed a corridor, and arrived at a flower hall.

Old Mrs. Tu was wearing a blue Taoist robe with the hem tied around his waist, and there were still some mud spots on the cuffs.He is hale and hearty, and his tall figure is slightly hunched, but his cheeks and figure are much plumper than when he was in the New Year, which shows that his body has recovered.

Ping Daolang cupped his hands respectfully and said, "Teacher is tending the crops again?"

Old Master Tu chuckled, and said: "I see that the weather is not good today, there might be a strong wind, so I quickly set up the shed."

"You are old, so you should take good care of it. Teacher, why do you have to do this kind of thing yourself?" Ping Daolang persuaded.

Old Mrs. Tu stared, and said: "I'm just old, and it's not like I'm missing an arm or a leg! Why can't I do it?"

Wu Niangzi helped him to sit on the chair, and smiled softly: "Don't worry, Mr. Dao Lang is only worried about your body." Then she said to Ping Dao Lang: "Please don't worry about Dao Lang, Doctor Su Xiao Having said that, it is good for the old man to exercise properly."

Sun Zhitao watched, although Ping Daolang is a disciple, but this feeling of intimacy, he and Tu Shanchang are like a family.He took a step forward and saluted respectfully: "Student Sun Zhitao, I met Mr. Tu Shan."

Old Master Tu glanced at him and asked, "Who is this?"

"Sun Shilang's nephew, Sun Zhitao." Ping Daolang said.

Old Master Tu thought for a while, then understood in a blink of an eye, snorted coldly, and didn't ask him to get up.

Sun Zhitao accepted the punishment willingly. What he worried most was that Mr. Tu Shan would ignore him.Since he was going to be punished, it meant that he was not completely disappointed with him.

Seeing that Old Master Tu had a cold face and Ping Daolang was not good at talking, just drinking tea like this, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly turned cold.

About a quarter of an hour later, old man Tu said: "Get up, tell me, what is the purpose of your going to Beijing this time?"

Although the Xu family was far away in Suzhou at that time, Mrs. Tu was very concerned about the marriage of his children and grandchildren.When he knew that Mrs. Xu had appointed Xu Wanzhen as the young master of the Sun family, he even praised him a few words. In "scholars, farmers, businessmen and commerce", "business" is after all the last stream.

Later, due to unexpected changes, the Sun family resigned the engagement. It is impossible to say that he has no opinion in his heart.

Sun Zhitao straightened up, slightly stretched his sore waist that had been stretched for a long time, and replied loudly: "Return to Mr. Tu, retiring the marriage is not the student's wish. This time I went to Beijing, I have obtained my father's consent, and I will propose to Miss Xu again!" "

Hearing what he said categorically, a smile appeared on Old Master Tu's face, a child can be taught.

Sun Zhitao is personable, clear-faced, and has a scholarly temperament that has been steeped for a long time, which is very good for Mr. Tu's eyes.

He thought: "The marriage we made back then was very good. Seeing his clear eyes, this young man is a good one. Although Wanzhen has become the adopted daughter of Duke Anguo's mansion, it is difficult to find a good marriage in this capital." not easy."

Thinking of this, Mrs. Tu nodded and said: "Since you have this idea, then go to Jiashanfang tomorrow. I will write a letter right away, and you take it to Wanzhen's grandmother."

Sun Zhitao looked excited. It seemed that Mr. Tu had passed this test, and he was willing to write a letter to help him explain.

Wu Niangzi helped Mrs. Tu get up and walked to the desk, Sun Zhitao rolled up his sleeves, picked up the ink stick and began to grind it.

Ping Daolang looked at him from one side, and saw that he was handsome and handsome, and even though he was excited, his movements were still unhurried.His slender fingers, adding water and holding ink are pleasing to the viewer.I praised him in my heart, this kid is very talented and has such a mind, the future is bound to be promising.

Not long after, Old Master Tu finished writing the letter, pressed it with a paperweight, and waited for the ink to dry.

Taking advantage of this gap, he asked, "Where did you learn from the Four Books? Which one is the selected book?"

"Reporting to the head of the mountain, I have finished studying the four books, and the student's book is the "Shangshu"."

"Oh?" Tu Shanchang became interested when he heard that "Shangshu" was chosen as his scripture.Among the Five Classics, in terms of difficulty, the Book of Songs is the easiest, followed by the Book of Changes, and Shangshu is the most difficult.Therefore, most scholars choose "The Book of Songs" as the main scripture.

But Mrs. Tu's own scripture is "Shangshu", and I suddenly feel much closer.

Speaking of learning, this is something I have been studying in my heart, not as nervous as when talking about marriage.Sun Zhitao began to talk with confidence.

　Regarding the Four Books and Five Classics in the imperial examination, in the ancient imperial examinations, scholars had to choose a classic book as their own classics to study, and they also used the classics as the main answer when answering questions.But Zhou Zhou had to roughly guess the degree of difficulty, but the content of "Shangshu" is indeed relatively obscure. Judging from the imperial examination data of the Ming Dynasty, "Book of Songs" selected the most people.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)