Yunlin's business was not very good that day. Although they had accumulated some good reputation over the years and had some regular customers, when they closed their stall in the afternoon, they only sold about half of what they brought to town.
After meeting up with other villagers, Yunlin was very quiet on the way back to Xiaoxi Village.
He was a little upset and at a loss. For a while, he thought about his status. How dare he think about asking his grandson to 'read'? Then he thought, even if he can't read, he just knows how to read. If he can think of a way to grit his teeth, he should be able to do it, right?
Then I thought, can my grandson really become a disciple of that Mr. Li? If he can succeed, wouldn’t it mean that the Lao Yun family, whose ancestors have been farmers for generations, will have a scholar?
There is a saying called the method of motivating generals. Yunlin's current state is that he was provoked by Zhang Changgui's words. After a few words, Yunlin agreed in a daze.
At this moment, he still had an unreal feeling like a dream.
Well, to put it bluntly, it's just a bit over the top.
What Zhang Changgui told him was really a bit inspiring. After all, as a civilian, there is a chance to make a comeback before him. I guess everyone wants to try it. It doesn't cost money anyway.
With this mentality, Yun Lin vaguely discussed it with Zhang Changgui.
Now that he has calmed down, Yun Lin can forget about the worry about gain and loss in his heart. He is looking forward to having a scholar in his family, but instinctively feels that this is not something that people like him dare to think about.
The mood is extremely complicated and contradictory.
So much so that he didn't dare to say anything along the way, let alone tell the villagers about this matter. If it happened, it would be a good thing, but if it didn't, it might be a big joke...
Yunshan, who was together, saw his old father like this. He wanted to ask but didn't know how to ask, and looked worried.
Just like that, we returned to Xiaoxi Village. When we got home, it was already evening.
Yunshan couldn't help it anymore and asked: "Dad, what's wrong with you? How are you doing with brother Changgui?"
"I'm a little impulsive about this matter," Yunshan said with a wry smile as he took a puff of dry smoke.
Wei Wei was stunned, and Yunshan was confused and asked: "Dad, why are you so impulsive? Is it possible that you spent money to inquire about something?"
"It's like this. I just wanted to ask Zhang Changgui about studying today, but then I was confused and moved by what he said. I agreed to take Xiaojing to the town in five days to meet him and go to Li.
Mr. Li's apprenticeship, oh no, the prerequisite is to pass Mr. Li's examination," Yunlin scratched his head in embarrassment.
Yunlin doesn't have as good a memory as Yunjing. After so many years, Li Qiu, who once had a chance to buy him maltose, has long forgotten it. Maybe he remembers selling maltose, but he has almost forgotten the specific process.
Already.
Yunshan heard the mist and asked in confusion: "What are you talking about?"
It was getting dark now, and Yunjing rode Dahei back at the entrance of the yard. He didn't know what Yunlin did when he went to town, so he said normally: "Grandpa, dad, you guys have gone to town and come back."
Interrupted by this, Yun Lin didn't bother to explain to Yun Shan. He nodded to Yun Ding and said, "Xiao Jing, please lock up the cow, and then come over and let me tell you something."
"What's going on?" Yunjing was puzzled, but he still followed his words and told Dahei to come over.
Jiang Susu also came out of the house at this moment, holding the ignorant Yundong in her arms. She knew the main reason why her husband and father-in-law went to town today. She said nothing at this time, nervously and anxiously waiting to hear the result.
Do you really have a chance to study in your own little scene?
She didn't dare to think about it, nor did she dare to ask.
After the family gathered together, Yunlin took some time and recounted the conversation he had with Zhang Changgui in the town intermittently.
After listening, the family had mixed reactions.
Yunshan was confused and frightened. What, it costs so much money to study? God, our family can't afford it if we don't have food or drink for ten lifetimes!
Then there was Jiang Susu, who was both happy and uneasy at the same time. Although studying was difficult, there was a shortcut. If her son could become a teacher of Mr. Li, studying would not be a problem.
But, can it be done?
Hey, even if it fails, there is still a chance to become literate, but simply being literate is not as good as reading.
My son has been smart and sensible since he was a child. I think he should be able to do it. Yes, he will definitely be able to do it. My son is the smartest in the world!
As for Xiaoyundong...
He shouted inarticulately: "Read, read...ah, ah, ah, ah, ah..."
Finally, there is Yun Jing. His mood at this time is quite complicated and he is a little confused.
He had thought before that it would be difficult for people like him to study, but he never thought it would be that difficult. Those three restrictions almost blocked his way of studying. He was right. The circle of scholars is really not like him.
Common people are qualified to intervene.
He also didn’t expect that ‘reading’ could be divided into ‘wild’ and ‘natural’.
The wild one is just a literate person, still a commoner and a reckless person, and is not qualified for the imperial examination, but the biological one is a real scholar, a scholar, and can pass the imperial examination and become an official.
The two statuses and statuses are worlds apart.
After listening to the first half of what Yun Lin said, Yun Jing felt that although there were many restrictions and difficulties in 'reading', he still had the opportunity to become literate. The only thing that was great was to find ways to pay for people. As long as he had the opportunity to become literate, he would
Already satisfied, not too ambitious.
Who would have thought that Yunlin would take a big turn in the second half, and there would actually be a shortcut and a chance to become a real scholar!
Apprenticeship?
Mr. Li? Li Qiu? The one who bought his own maltose?
Yunjing thought of him first. He had a good memory. He remembered that Li Qiu had said that he was teaching in the town and that he was from Xuetangshan.
If you can succeed in becoming a disciple, not only will you become a real scholar, but you won’t even have to worry about tuition fees, and you can just study and learn with peace of mind!
Just like what Zhang Changgui told Yunlin, the master-disciple relationship is bound by fate. Once you succeed in becoming a master, can the master still let you worry about the trivial matters in life?
You are the inheritance of his mantle, which can also be said to be the sustenance of the master's spiritual will. If you are accepted as his disciple, he will treat you as one of his own. The relationship is sometimes more stable than blood relatives. The higher your achievements, the happier he will be. In short, it is
The arrangements will be made clear for you, you just need to study with peace of mind and satisfy the master.
They're not bad at that!
"If I succeed in becoming a disciple, all problems will cease to be problems," Yun Jing said silently in his heart.
However, Yunjing was not sure whether he could succeed in becoming a disciple. He had no idea what he would be tested for.
But I still have to try it anyway.
He had no choice.
If he succeeded, the benefits would be unimaginable. However, if he failed, although he could still find a way to pay for someone to teach him how to read, how much trouble would he have to go through to achieve the goal of just being able to read?
Not to mention anything else, just because of his status, if he wants to get enough money to hire someone to teach him how to read, he doesn't know how much risk he has to take!
After all, it is not a one-time deal, and the learning time must be long.
Therefore, becoming a disciple was his best choice, and he could clearly distinguish the pros and cons.
After failing the martial arts qualification test last time, Yunjing no longer has the arrogance that he only needs to know how to read and doesn't need anyone to teach him. Whether others will accept you or not is still up to him.
Finally, Yun Lin looked at Yun Jing and sighed inexplicably: "Xiao Jing, in short, you come with me to the town in five days. No matter whether it succeeds or not, we can't live up to Zhang Changgui's wishes. It's good if it succeeds, but it doesn't work."
Don’t be sad, if you don’t study, you will still be able to find a way to read in the future.”
In fact, he had no hope that Yunjing's apprenticeship would be successful. After all, so many people had not been able to become Mr. Li's disciples. How could his own grandson be so virtuous?
Saying these words to Yunjing is to comfort him and to comfort himself. He can't aim too high, and it can be regarded as accepting his fate. After all, if the apprenticeship is unsuccessful, given his family's family situation, even if he takes a step back to learn literacy, it is estimated that it will be nothing in the end.
Things that go unnoticed.
"I understand, grandpa," Yun Jing said with a smile.
Just because of an unintentional mistake that I should have made in the eyes of my family, they not only went to the town to inquire about this matter, but also fought for such an opportunity for myself. How could I let them down?
As an honest farmer, how much courage do you have to muster to open your mouth to understand the conditions your grandson needs to study?
So no matter whether it succeeds or not, Yunjing has to face it seriously. That is responsible for his family and himself!
A few days later, he went to the town to take the exam to become a teacher. Although it was a big event that could change Yunjing's destiny, he still did what he should do in the next few days and did not worry about gains and losses.
I am fortunate to gain it, but I am destined to lose it. Although apprenticeship is a shortcut, my destiny is actually in my own hands in many cases.
The apprenticeship was unsuccessful. It’s just that the restrictions were too big and it was a little troublesome. No matter how big the difficulty is, it’s not impossible to solve it...
Zhang Changgui in town has not been idle these days. The day after he separated from Yun Lin, he specifically inquired about Li Qiu's residence, and then plucked up the courage to visit.
After all, he was from a scholarly family. Even the servants who received Zhang Changgui did not directly drive him away in a condescending manner. Instead, they asked him in detail the purpose of his visit.
When the servant who received him learned from him that he wanted to recommend a child to accept Mr. Li's examination and apprenticeship, the servant was stunned for a while when he understood his purpose.
He said to himself, do you think those who failed to become apprentices just failed the school entrance examination? That’s because my master doesn’t want to accept apprentices at all!
Not to mention where you came from, you actually recommended a child to become a teacher. How much confidence do you have in him? How good must he be?
Although this was just a joke to the servant, he still clearly replied to Zhang Changgui that he knew about it and would report the matter to his master, and then give him an answer based on his answer.
Zhang Changgui was afraid that the servants of the Li family would deliberately make things difficult and not report the matter, so he gritted his teeth and stuffed the other party with two coins, which made the servants dumbfounded.
Although this was a side project, it was also a benefit for the servants of a wealthy family. The servant took the money and the matter was settled. That night, he reported Zhang Changgui's intention to Li Qiu.
After the report, the servant said dumbly: "Master, you said this is a serious matter. You are really ignorant and fearless. Over the years, anyone with a discerning eye has known that you do not want to accept disciples, so no one has come to mention this matter in the past two years.
Now, another one has appeared. It’s really dumbfounding. I don’t know where I found out that you have a good temper before you dare to come and mention this matter. How should I reply to him then? "
"Anyway, I've been quite free recently. Since someone came to my door and mentioned this matter, let's give him a chance to meet him. You must know how much courage it takes for someone to dare to come and bring it up. Why should we do it right? It can be regarded as giving him a thought.
It's just a waste of time, even if it's just a formality," Li Qiu said with a gentle smile.
In the past few years, he has not aged much. He has changed little compared to before, and he is still so gentle in dealing with people.
After receiving his answer, the servant nodded and said, "I know how to reply, sir. Zhang Changgui said he would bring someone here in four days. Do you think so?"
"Just at noon that day. It's not easy for people to come here. Prepare some food then. Although I don't want to accept a disciple, I am a guest, so I still have to have the proper etiquette." Li Qiu thought for a while and said.
"Okay, sir, please rest, I'm taking my leave..."
After the servant left, Li Qiu didn't take this matter to heart. As he said, it was just a formality. He really didn't want to accept a disciple. If he was a little cruel, he wouldn't even see anyone.
What can I say, but as a courtesy of a scholar, he doesn't want to do anything absolutely, and it is the way to be a human being to leave everything on the line.
The next day Zhang Changgui came to Li's house again and learned through the servant that Li Qiu had promised to give him a chance. He left with excitement and waited until Yun Lin arrived with Yun Jing.
The sun rises and the moon sets several times, and that day has arrived unknowingly...
