Magistrate Fu and Master Fu looked at each other with bright eyes. The chief clerk sat aside and listened to them, frowning slightly. This was the third time that the magistrate had mentioned tax reduction and exemption. The first two times they had done so in private.
The discussion was held in public this time. It seemed that the county magistrate was very determined.
The chief clerk glanced at the people sitting in the hall, sighed slightly, and fell silent.
It might be possible to reduce or reduce taxes, but I'm afraid the county magistrate won't be very happy...
The people at the table thought carefully about it for a thousand times, but it only took a moment. After Man Bao's words fell, everyone was quiet for a moment, and then County Magistrate Fu burst out laughing, looking at Man Bao and then at Shan Bao.
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Finally, he patted their round heads, turned around and asked Mr. Bai: "How old is the young master this year?"
Mr. Bai immediately said: "Eight years old."
This is the virtual age. Before the children grow up, adults like to calculate the virtual age of their children, as if this can make them grow up faster.
Naturally, County Magistrate Fu knew this, and since he was one year old, he couldn't help but be a little envious, "When I met him last year, he was not yet seven years old, right? At that time, he showed me an article, and I thought he was extraordinary.
, I look at it again today, and my knowledge is indeed extraordinary, why don’t you consider sending him to the county school?”
Li Zhi is Bai Li's name. This name was given to him by Bai Qi and his husband. They had no father, so when they were old enough, the name was given by their husband.
The name that Magistrate Fu called him was a very familiar one.
Bai Li smiled happily and felt a little moved, but when he looked down at the child who was blinking so hard that he almost had eye cramps, Bai Li shook his head and said: "The child is still young, let's wait until he is older."
He said: "And his affairs are all decided by my aunt. He is the only child of my cousin. I'm afraid the family won't trust him to be alone outside."
Magistrate Fu laughed and said, "The county school is in the city, not too far away. When the time comes, you can send a capable servant to follow. If that doesn't work, it's not a bad idea to move the whole family to the city."
Magistrate Fu cheered up and encouraged Mr. Bai to move to the county town.
Not just because of Bai Shanbao, but more importantly, if the Bai family moves to the county seat, it will be much easier for him to invite people to work.
The reason why Bai Li decided to move his home to Qili Village back then was because it was a quiet and livable place. Of course, he would not be tempted to move back to the county town, so he refused with a smile.
Magistrate Fu felt regretful in his heart, and after thinking for a moment he said: "Why don't I accept him as my disciple, and let him study with me when the time comes."
Bai Shanbao was not happy. Although Mr. Zhuang did not officially accept him as his disciple, his treatment was the same as Man Bao. He also liked Mr. Zhuang very much, but he did not like to go to any county to study.
So he stretched out his hand to tug at the corner of Bai Li's clothes.
Man Bao was also anxious, but this was someone else's business, and it was two adults talking, so she couldn't interrupt rashly.
Bai Li's expression remained unchanged, his hand lowered calmly, he patted Bai Shan's hand, and smiled with the county magistrate: "It's his blessing that the Lord likes him. I'm afraid my aunt won't be able to let him go. You don't know, this
The child only goes to Dali Village from here to go to the market, and the aunt has to ask three times a day. And the adult is in the prime of life, and has made great achievements in politics in the past two years. I am afraid that he will move to the right soon, and then the aunt will definitely not let the child go with the adult.
If you leave and ask him to become a disciple at this time, wouldn't it mean that you have occupied a spot in vain?"
Bai Li smiled and said: "If you don't mind me, sir, let him come to you to clarify his doubts in the future. I hope you will not hesitate to teach me, and let him serve me as a teacher in the future. In this way, although Sir and Shanbao do not have the title of master and disciple, they will
To be able to have the reality of being a master and a disciple.”
Magistrate Fu laughed and agreed without thinking.
It wasn't that he was convinced, but because Bai Li's words made him very happy.
Now that he was thinking about promotion, Bai Li's flattery just scratched his itch.
Bai Li smiled and raised his wine to toast him, and thought to himself: He is not stupid. Yes, Magistrate Fu is a Jinshi, and he is better than Mr. Zhuang, who was born in Fuxue and failed to get into the Imperial College.
But the key point is, can Magistrate Fu have time to teach good things six hours a day?
Obviously it's impossible.
Being a county magistrate is not too busy, at least it won't be easy.
How much can Shanbao learn by studying with him?
If he had asked this topic ten years later, Bai Li would have agreed for Shanbao without even thinking about it, because what Shanbao, who was seventeen or eighteen years old, needed was the guidance of a government official like Magistrate Fu.
By worshiping him as a disciple, you can not only learn academic and official knowledge, but also gain exposure to Fu County's connections.
Ke Shanbao is only eight years old now, no, only seven and a half years old in real life.
He would do more harm than good by following Magistrate Fu at this time.
Although he can also learn something from Magistrate Fu, at this stage, he will definitely not learn more than from Mr. Zhuang.
and……
Bai Li lowered his eyes and drank the wine in one gulp. He admired Mr. Zhuang, not only for his knowledge, but also for his personality.
After finishing the glass of wine, the matter was over. Magistrate Fu put down his glass and told Bai Shanbao, "Come to the county government office to see me when you have time. I can also test your homework from time to time."
Bai Shanbao nodded obediently, and Man Bao, who was relieved next to him, also raised his little head and smiled sweetly at him, thinking to himself: If Shanbao left, she would not have any particularly close friends. Fortunately, he did not leave.
Magistrate Fu saw her smile and said, "Come with Zhou Man then. I remember that you and my second daughter are good friends, right?"
The last words were spoken to Man Bao.
Man Bao nodded.
Magistrate Fu asked with a smile, "Are you still communicating with each other now?"
"It makes sense, does she not know that the adults are coming to our village? Otherwise, why didn't she bring me a letter?"
Magistrate Fu: "...I don't know."
I'm here for inspection, not to send you a letter.
"I knew it. Sir, when you leave later, I will write a letter to Sister Fu. Can you help me take it back to her?"
"……Can."
Man Bao happily agreed and whispered to Bai Shanbao, "Second Sister Fu is so nice. Do you want to write to Sister Fu with me? We can become good friends after we write letters."
Although it was a whisper, everyone sitting at the dinner table heard it.
The village chief, village chief and old Zhoutou didn't think it was anything, but Magistrate Fu and others all had their foreheads jump.
Magistrate Fu coughed slightly, and Bai Li quickly said to the agitated Bai Shanbao: "Shanbao, this county is not very far from the village. If you want to make friends, you will naturally be able to see them when you go to the county to meet the adults. I remember
Your Majesty’s young master is about the same age as Shan Bao, right?”
Magistrate Fu smiled and said: "Exactly, this year he is actually eight years old, but he is very naughty and has not read many books. When Bai Shan goes, we can study with that boy and teach him."