"North and South cloth", "Southern goods and tribute noodles", "North and South groceries", etc. are all available.
The houses are close to the mountains and the water, and the riverbanks are connected in sequence. The long Majin River flows from top to bottom, and various buildings are built one by one along the creek. Most of these shops are two-story brick, stone and wood Hui-style buildings, generally
Each household has three facades, with long eaves. The beams and corbels are beautifully carved, and some of the eaves are decorated with exquisite wooden lanterns carved along with the beams and columns, creating a unique shape. Shops, workshops, and residences are integrated into one.
Among these many shops, there is one shop that is unique. It has only a small shop floor, cut in half by a curtain. People work in the front and people live in the back. The five words "Tang Ji Shoe Shop" are marked on the facade.<
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"Sir, these are your shoes? Are they ready?" Tang Qiufu skillfully tied a knot, cut it with scissors, and handed a pair of leather boots to a thin man. The leather boots were very old, and the robe on the thin man was also old, but he was very impressive.
He threw two coins out of the ground to seek wealth in Tang Dynasty, and then went out on his way. He looked like he was a clerk from some firm.
"Thank you, sir," Tang Qiufu shouted procedurally, ending the business.
Suddenly I felt a little thirsty and shouted: "Er Ni, bring me a bowl of water for daddy."
No sound.
Tang Qiufu looked around and saw that his son Tang Qijin was not there either. He sighed, "This girl is taking her younger brother to attend classes at Wang's Academy again. Dad is useless and has no money for his children to study. I'm sorry for our ancestors." He said
I wiped away my tears, went to get a bowl of water, drank it, and quietly waited for the next customer to mend his shoes.
In the Xiashan area of Majin Town, there are mainly two surnames: Wang and Zheng, both of which have extraordinary origins. The Wang family is the descendant of Liuyi Gong Wang Song, a descendant of Wang Hua, the Duke of Yue in the Tang Dynasty; the Zheng family is the descendant of Zheng Dan, the richest man in Xiashan Mountain.
Zheng Dan was generous and righteous, and married Jinlan with Shang Ren, a bachelor of Jinshen Palace, Ronglu doctor and prince Shaobao of the Ming Dynasty, leaving a good story in Xiashan.
The Wang family and the Zheng family are both big surnames, and they have ancestral schools in their respective ancestral halls. The children of the clan have tuition fees sponsored by the clan, and all of them study and practice calligraphy. Families such as Tang Qiufu have a small surname in Xiashan and are also in the town.
It is not easy for a poor family to make ends meet, so how can they get the money to send their children to school?
Tang Qiufu's wife died early, leaving behind two daughters and one son. He raised his three children by mending shoes for others. Now Dani is married, leaving only twelve-year-old daughter Erni and seven-year-old daughter.
My son Tang Qijin is at my knees.
Tang Qijin was named because he was born weighing seven kilograms. This child has been smart since he was a child. Once when he passed by the Mengmeng Hall of the Wang family, he heard the sound of reading loudly, and he could no longer take a step. He often asked his sister for help.
Ni brought herself to eavesdrop outside the fence of the Mongolian House.
The two siblings walked along Ma Jinxi, chatting and laughing along the way, and first arrived at Zheng's Mongolian mansion: Aijingtang.
The origin of Aijingtang is extraordinary. It was originally named Yongjingtang. At that time, Zheng Dan, the ancestor of the Zheng family, and Shang Ren, a bachelor of Jinshendian in the Ming Dynasty, the Ronglu doctor and the prince Shaobao, had a sworn marriage. Shang Ren nominated the name "Yongjingtang" to "Aijingtang".
", and wrote a couplet for it, "Those who love their relatives dare not be rude to others, and those who respect their relatives dare not insult others." Later, this place became the place where the Zheng family taught elementary school for the children of the clan.
The sound of reading came from the "Aijing Hall", and Erni asked strangely: "Brother, why do you go to the Wang's Mongolian Hall to eavesdrop every time, but you refuse to go to the Zheng's Mongolian Hall to eavesdrop?"
"Sister, the gentleman from the Zheng family's Meng Museum often looked at me when he saw me eavesdropping; Mr. Wang's husband never said anything when he saw me eavesdropping. He even gave me a pen once," Tang Jiujin said.
, at a young age, I already have self-esteem.
The sister and brother came to the "Huaili Hall" where the Wang family's ancestral hall is located. Outside the low fence, there are several ancient locust trees, telling the vicissitudes of the Wang family's ancestral hall.
In the first two years, when Tang Qijin was a child, Erni would hold him and stand outside the fence to listen. After that, every time it was time for class, she would hold her brother and stand listening to the teacher's lectures. Slowly, Tang Qijin grew.
When he was older and couldn't be carried anymore, she would use a bench for him to stand on and listen, no matter it was windy or rainy, and he would listen continuously. In the scorching sun, he braved the scorching heat to listen to the lecture, and was so hot that he sweated; in the heavy snow, he braved the
Studying in the freezing cold made her hands and feet numb from the cold. Although Erni felt distressed, she insisted on letting her brother finish the class before giving up. Children from poor families can only change their destiny by studying, and the hope of the whole family lies in their brother!
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"Today, my teacher is talking about the fourth chapter of The Analects of Confucius, "The Analects of Ethics." Confucius said: 'Those who are not benevolent cannot make appointments for a long time, nor can they enjoy each other for long periods of time. A benevolent person is at peace with his benevolence, and a wise person benefits from benevolence.' This means that without benevolence,
Virtuous people cannot stay in poverty for a long time, nor can they stay in peace and happiness for a long time. Otherwise, they will commit crimes or be arrogant and extravagant. A benevolent person is content with benevolence, and a wise person knows that benevolence is beneficial to him.
I just went to practice benevolence." The voice of Wang Ren, the teacher in the Mongolian library, came clearly.
Mr. Wang is in his forties, has a long beard, and is very elegant. While teaching, he deliberately glanced in the direction of the fence where Tang Qijin was.
The sound of reading stopped, and Erni and her brother were preparing to leave.
"Tang Qijin, do you want to study?" Wang Ren's voice came from behind, and it was like the sound of nature to the ears of the siblings.
"Yes! Sir, I have never dreamed of it!" The little guy nodded vigorously.
Wang Ren smiled and stroked his little head, "Seven pounds, your blessing has arrived. The Holy Father has decreed that all school-age children between six and ten years old must study in Mongolian schools, and poor families will be subsidized by the court.
Those who violate tuition fees will be held responsible by their elders. In other words, your tuition fees are paid by the court, and your father cannot obstruct it, otherwise you will be punished."
After hearing this happiness falling from the sky, Tang Qijin was stunned for a moment and was speechless.
"Sir, are you telling the truth? My brother can go to school?" Erni asked in surprise.
"Well, come with me to find your father, and we can meet the boss together."
Wang Ren took his sister and brother to Tang Qiufu's shoe cobbler's shop. Tang Qiufu was so excited that he burst into tears when he heard that his son would have the opportunity to go to school. He immediately followed Wang Ren to see the head of the store, Wang Songpu.
The house of the Wang Songpu family is at the foot of Xia Peak. Wang Song, the ancestor of the Wang family, came here to hunt. Because there were many fertile fields at the foot of Xia Peak, he settled here and named it Xia Tian.
Wang Songpu, the head of the liar, smiled when he saw Tang Qiufu's face and handed over a piece of paper, "You're here for Tang Qijin's entry into the Mongolian Hall, right? Here, fill this out. It's ready for you.
.Not only the seven poor students from your family, but also the seven poor students in Xiashan Mountain will enter the Mongolian School. This is the will of the Holy One and must not be violated."
Tang Qiufu looked at the piece of paper applying for student aid. The official seal of Xiashan Mountain on it was red and full of hope. Tears of excitement came at every word, "Long live my Lord, you are really a living Bodhisattva with great mercy and compassion!"
This chapter has been completed!